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ATTENDANCE
Deb Gilvesy, Lisa Gilvesy, Jesse Goossens, Councillor Jim Hayes, Kirby Heckford (Arrived 8:39 AM), Mayor Stephen Molnar, Lindsay Morgan, Ashton Nembhard (Left 8:30 AM), Steve Spanjers, Randy Thornton (Left 8:30 AM)
Staff Present: Cephas Panschow, Laura Pickersgill (Arrived 8:30 AM)
MEMBERS ABSENT/REGRETS
Andrew Burns, Mel Getty, Cedric Tomico, John Veldman
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 AM.
2. Adoption of Agenda
Moved By: D. Gilvesy Seconded By: S. Spanjers
Resolution # 1
THAT the Agenda for the Development Committee meeting of June 12, 2018 be adopted.
Carried
3. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof – None Declared
4. Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting – May 8, 2018
Moved By: L. Gilvesy Seconded By: D. Gilvesy
Resolution # 2
THAT the Minutes of the Development Committee Meeting of May 8, 2018 be approved.
Carried
4.1. Business Arising from the Minutes – Committee Terms of Reference – Committee
is satisfied with this version of the terms of reference, but consensus was that it should
be left to the next committee to review and approve.
5. Delegations and Presentations
6. Information Items
6.1. Community Strategic Plan
The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
Development Committee
June 12, 2018
7:30 AM
Boardroom, Customer Service Centre
10 Lisgar Ave, Tillsonburg
MINUTES
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L. Pickersgill reviewed Report CL 18-15 provided to Council at their May 14, 2018 meeting.
Significant progress has been made with additional initiatives underway.
Questions:
- Why was the Cultural Improvement Alliance discontinued? Council decision.
Share information on the accessibility award. Christmas Crawl – These have been great
events and committee encouraged BIA to continue the event.
A Community Town Hall is planned for 7:30 PM on July 5 in the Marwood Lounge. Will
include opportunity for questions and input into the plan.
6.2. Tillsonburg Hydro Inc – Annual General Meeting is scheduled for 12 noon on June 26
where an updated Memorandum of Understanding and Direction (MOUD) will be
considered. The board of directors will also be appointed.
6.3. Town Hall Task Force – A potential development site has been identified on a
preliminary basis and information is being gathered. Staff and Colliers Project Leaders
working to update the financial options and space review. An update to Council is being
planned for the June 25 meeting.
7. General Business & Reports
7.1. Monthly Project Update
253 Broadway – Some delay due to Bell make ready work that is required.
Parking Study – Internal meeting to be scheduled
Hwy 3 Business Park – Final submission made to MTO. Tender released May 25
with deadline of June 14.
Post-Secondary Education Enhancement – Working with community stakeholders
to explore options.
TVT has closed down due to challenges in the market place and foreign
competition. Their property has already been sold.
There is strong interest in the 1 Clearview Dr property and staff is hopeful that there
will be news shortly.
7.2. Future Industrial Growth Discussion – Reviewed potential future industrial development
areas including Future Urban Growth areas. Challenges with many of these lands.
General consensus to focus on lands where servicing is available or planned (BT). Add
this item to monthly project list.
7.3. Highway 3 Business Park – Funding and Pricing Report
Development Commissioner provided an overview of the funding plan including cost
challenges and market prices. Staff is looking at ways to mitigate costs including cost
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re-allocation, cost sharing with property owners, and external sources of funding.
Committee suggested:
o Include a projection of future tax revenue
o Provide information on industrial land prices in other municipalities including
Aylmer, Ingersoll, Norwich, Simcoe, Woodstock, etc.
o What is the opportunity cost of selling land at a price in the future versus a price
now
o What are current costs of raw land?
o What work needs to be done now and what can be deferred or completed
concurrently with development.
Committee supported moving forward with a cost-sharing agreement and continuing to
work to secure an agreement with a company and submit a funding application.
8. Committee Minutes & Reports
8.1. Tillsonburg District Chamber of Commerce – Awards Gala was excellent.
8.2. Downtown Business Improvement Association
Email update provided:
- Sidewalk days have been set for Aug 23-25th
- New Canada banners have been ordered and should be delivered in time to be hung
right after Turtlefest.
- EBB signs are in desperate need of restoration and BIA is obtaining pricing to possibly
replace the digital portion and repair the rest and improve lighting.
- Still in discussions with the town in regards to the street lighting and ensuring that
during the LED retrofit that we maintain a heritage theme.
- FIP committee meeting was had with many new members brought up to speed. No
New applications in place yet for this most recent submission. A rear facade program is
to be developed further.
8.3. Tillsonburg District Real Estate Board – Per monthly report most metrics are down
significantly including average monthly price, which was down 9% from May 2017.
Year to date average sale price is still up 6%. The new regulations approved in the fall
are having an impact. Question as to why more out of town real estate brokerages
have listings in Town. May be due to changes in how data is shared between boards,
which allows for more competition.
8.4. Physician Recruitment – One physician application is pending.
9. Correspondence – None
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10. Other Business
10.1. Roundtable
T-GO Transit service has received some proposals for expanding service. SCOR is leading
regional coordination efforts. Suggestion to have signs placed in prominent locations to help
support service.
11. Closed Session - None
12. Next Meeting
The next meeting of the Development Committee is scheduled for 7:30 AM on Tuesday,
July 10, 2018.
13. Adjournment
Moved By: L. Gilvesy Seconded By: L. Morgan
Proposed Resolution 3
The meeting adjourned at 9:30 AM.
Carried