200811 Development AGDThe Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting
August 11, 2020
7:30 a.m.
Electronic Meeting
AGENDA
1.Roll Call
2.Call to Order
3.Adoption of Agenda
Proposed Resolution #1
Moved by:
Seconded by:
THAT the Agenda as prepared for the Economic Development Advisory Committee
meeting of August 11, 2020, be adopted.
4.Adoption of Previous Minutes
Proposed Resolution #2
Moved by:
Seconded by:
THAT the Minutes as prepared for the Economic Development Advisory Committee
meeting of July 14, 2020, be adopted.
5.Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
6.Closed Session
Proposed Resolution #3
Moved by:
Seconded by:
THAT the Economic Development Committee move into closed session to discuss:
-a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the Town
7.General Business & Reports
7.1 Monthly Projects Update
7.1.1 New Economic Development Strategy- Next Steps (attached)
7.2 Contractor Interest in VIP
7.3 Tillsonburg Hydro Inc.
7.3.1 Hydro Subcommittee Update – Presentation to THI Board on May 26
7.4 Town Hall Task Force
7.5 Physician Recruitment & Retention Committee
7.5.1 Potential Walk-In Clinic
7.6 Community Strategic Plan
8.Community Organization Updates
8.1 Downtown Business Improvement Association
8.2 Tillsonburg District Chamber of Commerce
8.3 Tillsonburg District Real Estate Board
8.3.1 July 2020 Activity Report
8.3.2 July 2020 Commercial Listings
9.Round Table
10. Next Meeting
11. Adjournment
Proposed Resolution #4
Moved by:
Seconded by:
THAT the August 11, 2020 Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting be
adjourned at _____ a.m.
The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting
July 14, 2020
7:30 a.m.
Electronic Meeting
MINUTES
Present: Cedric Tomico, Councillor Gilvesy, Mayor Molnar, Jesse Goosens, Lindsay
Morgan-Jacko, Lisa Gilvesy, Suzanne Renken, Collette Takacs, Randy Thornton,
Steve Spanjers, Andrew Burns
Staff: Cephas Panschow, Development Commissioner, Kyle Pratt, CAO
Regrets: Jeff VanRybroeck
Absent: Kirby Heckford
1. Roll Call
2. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:35 a.m.
3. Adoption of Agenda
Resolution #1
Moved by: Collette Takacs
Seconded by: Cedric Tomico
THAT the Agenda as prepared for the Economic Development Advisory Committee
meeting of July 14, 2020, be adopted.
Carried
4. Adoption of Previous Minutes
Resolution #2
Moved by: Deb Gilvesy
Seconded by: Cedric Tomico
THAT the Minutes as prepared for the Economic Development Advisory Committee
meeting of June 9, 2020, be adopted.
Carried
5. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest declared.
6. General Business & Reports
6.1 Monthly Projects Update
Cephas Panschow provided an overview of the monthly project update. It was noted
that the future industrial growth survey has closed and the results will be shared at
the next meeting.
The VanNorman Innovation Park received approval from the Ministry of
Environment, Conservation and Parks on July 8, 2020. Staff are meeting later this
month to discuss County approval. The tender was released on July 8 for the
shaping of the road basin and the storm water management pond. The service
tenders will be released later this month. There have been inquiries coming in from
various businesses, such as a food processing plant.
6.2 Industrial Park Development Offers Discussion
Discussion was held regarding the ability to review development offers in detail
or not.
6.3 Tillsonburg Hydro Inc.
6.3.1 Hydro Subcommittee Update – Presentation to THI Board on May 26
The subcommittee provided an update at the last meeting and the
subcommittee is waiting on a response from THI. Staff will continue to
follow up on retrieving this feedback and will ask for a response before the
next meeting.
Concerns were noted regarding the inefficiencies with the invoicing and
billing system and process through THI. Staff will follow up on this.
The THI members and Board Chair remained the same following the
annual general meeting.
6.4 Town Hall Task Force
Council passed a resolution to direct staff to reconvene the Town Hall Steering
Committee and that the Committee be tasked with bringing back a report for
further design, build and own options and leasing options of corporate space.
This report is due back to Council by Q4 of 2020. Laura will circulate this report
to the Committee.
6.5 Physician Recruitment & Retention Committee
The next meeting is scheduled for August 4, 2020. Staff are meeting on July 20
to review the Physician Recruitment Matrix and this revised Matrix will be brought
to the Committee. An endowment fund is available for medical education that
could fit within the Matrix well. There is a new foundation director that started
last week named Jerry Dearing. It was noted that there will be a full surgical plan
starting up at TDMH.
There were concerns noted that there is a shortage of physicians available in
Tillsonburg.
Laura and Suzanne will discuss filling the position of a Chamber representative
following this meeting.
6.6 Community Strategic Plan
Council passed a resolution to direct staff to continue with sending out the
request for proposal and that the evaluation committee be approved. Laura will
send this report to the Committee. The request for proposal will close August 12,
2020.
The Economic Strategy Plan will be done in collaboration with one another to
share common themes. The Community Strategic Plan is the overarching plan
for the municipality and the Economic Strategic Plan will look more at the data. It
will be important to have appropriate consultation processes.
7. Community Organization Updates
7.1 Downtown Business Improvement Association
The pop up patio program has been well received. The new MOU agreement
including the beautification project has kept BIA employees busy. There are three
façade applications to be reviewed at this time. This program was put on hold
momentarily to help with the commercial rent relief program.
7.2 Tillsonburg District Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber is working towards planning a virtual Awards of Excellence ceremony.
A golf event is being developed in replacement of the original TDCC open golfing
event. There will be a meeting in September 2020 for policy development and
members were encouraged to submit any items for this. Suzanne will be sending
along questions to this Committee on behalf of the Ontario Real Estate Association
with regards to Ontario Rural and Northern Housing.
7.3 Tillsonburg District Real Estate Board
7.3.1 July 2020 Commercial Listings
7.3.2 MLSP Activity Report June 2020
Lindsay indicated that the market is going strong right now and the inventory
remains low.
8. Round Table
A virtual AMO conference is happening in August. There have been various
delegation requests submitted.
There was a discussion regarding the importance of making masking mandatory
especially with the Province moving into stage 3 on Friday.
Speak Up Oxford has a survey regarding the composition of County Council. Town
Council endorsed electing a Warden at large and a second seat for Tillsonburg on
County Council. Laura to send this link with the minutes.
It was noted that as of Thanksgiving the land registry offices will be closed to the
public indefinitely.
9. Next Meeting
Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at 7:30 a.m. Staff to review the directive and will let the
Committee know if the meeting will be virtual or in-person.
10. Adjournment
Resolution #3
Moved by: Steve Spanjers
Seconded by: Suzanne Renken
THAT the July 14, 2020 Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting be
adjourned at 8:54 a.m.
Carried
Monthly Project Update – (August 2020)
Prepared for the Economic Development Advisory Committee
Project Name/Reference Status
Downtown Business Development Staff preparing a marketing profile based on data from the retail study to
support retail recruitment efforts.
Development of a vacant space marketing program initiated.
Economic Development Strategy
Update
Public engagement underway with workshops being scheduled for
September.
Future Industrial Growth Consider listing the properties on MLS and/or using the Town’s online
tendering software. Survey of realtors and construction industry
professionals was completed July 10 with summary being prepared for
circulation to committee.
High Tech Manufacturing Sub-
cluster Action Plan
Delayed due to pandemic.
Hydro Subcommittee Formal response from THI received July 29, 2020 and circulated with
agenda.
Pandemic Recovery No further updates. Will remain a key priority for remainder of 2020.
Post-Secondary Education
Enhancements
Program delayed due to labour unrest then pandemic.
Town Hall Project Council approved re-starting of committee per CAO Report.
Van Norman Innovation Park Earthworks tender closed with award underway.
Rezoning for south lands submitted. Electrical grid design underway.
Servicing tender anticipated to be released shortly pending resolution of
sanitary sewer grade discussion.
Wayfinding Signage Update Delayed due to pandemic.
Economic
Development
Strategy Update
August 11, 2020
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Outline
•Background
•Process
•Committee Involvement?
•Sub-committees be developed to lead various
components of the public consultation, i.e. industrial
land opportunities, downtown revitalization, etc (June
2020 Meeting)
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Background
•Economic Development Strategy Review/Update
identified in 2019 and 2020 Business Plan
•First Economic Development Strategy completed in
2008
•Preceded by the 2004 Municipal Strategy
•Followed by the Community Strategic Plan in 2014
•Complement Community Strategic Plan process
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Next Steps
•Public Engagement
•Survey sent out to 700 business contacts
•Open from July 28 to August 10
•Workshops to be scheduled for mid-September
•Manufacturing
•Downtown/Retail
•Business Services
•Stakeholder interviews
•Draft Strategy – October 1
•Final Strategy – November 1
•Council Presentation – TBD
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Workshop Agenda (Draft)
•MDB Insight Presentation
•Background Information
•Economic Base Analysis
•Important Trends – Local, Provincial, National, Global
•Tillsonburg’s Response to Date
•Small Group Discussion (1 ½ hours)
•Are current responses to date adequate? If not, what next?
•What are the good news stories and key areas of strength for the economy of Tillsonburg? (e.g. manufacturing cluster)
•What challenges are limiting economic growth in Tillsonburg? What’s holding us back? (e.g. labour force attraction)
•What do you consider to be the greatest opportunity for Tillsonburg to sustain growth of the local economy over the next 5 years?
•Brainstorm and agree on 3 priorities for the town. (e.g. downtown revitalization, improved business support, target sector growth)
•What can we leverage?
•What is missing that would make the community more appealing to investment?
•What role can the Town play in support of these opportunities?
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Committee Involvement
•How does the Economic Development Advisory
Committee want to be involved in this process???
TILLSONBURG DISTRICT REAL ESTATE BOARD
YEAR TO DATE MONTHLY
2020 2019 % Difference 2020 2019 % Difference
$ value of Total Units Sold $213,590,469 $205,607,999 3.88%$52,194,659 $31,562,946 65.37%
$ value of Residential Units Sold $185,651,569 $169,081,807 9.80%$43,833,159 $28,555,446 53.50%
$ value of Other Units Sold $27,938,900 $36,526,192 $8,361,500 $3,007,500
Total # of Units Sold 462 500 -7.60%103 82 25.61%
# of Residential Units Sold 416 434 -4.15%93 79 17.72%
# of Other Units Sold 47 66 10 3
Total # of New Listings 613 707 -13.30%96 117 -17.95%
Total # of New Residential Listings 519 591 -12.18%81 103 -21.36%
Total # of Other New Listings 96 116 15 14
Total # Currently on Market See Monthly Numbers 168
# of Residential Currently on Market See Monthly Numbers 109
# of Other Listings Currently on Mkt See Monthly Numbers 59
Accum.Accum.Month Reporting Month Reporting
SALES BY CATEGORY 2020 TTL 2019 TTL 2020 2019 AVERAGE RESIDENTIAL SALE PRICE
$0 - $159,999 18 40 4 7
$160,000 - $179,999 7 5 0 1 2020 2019 % Difference
$180,000 - $199,999 4 6 1 1 MONTH $471,324 $361,461 30.39%
$200,000 - $499,999 291 350 64 60 YTD $446,278 $389,589 14.55%
$500,000 - $599,999 56 41 10 5
$600,000 - $799,999 56 32 13 6
Over - $800,000 30 26 11 2
The information only represents MLS® listings sold and reported through the Ontario Collective®. The information has been drawn from sources deemed to be reliable,
but the accuracy and completeness of the information is not guaranteed. In providing this information, the Tillsonburg District Real Estate Board does not assume any responsibility or liability.
MLS® ACTIVITY FOR THE MONTH ENDING JULY, 2020
Bayham Munic, Norfolk County, Norwich Twp, South-West Oxford Twp, Tillsonburg
YTD Totals - New Listings are run monthly as a ytd total & may not match the month to month accumulative total due to deleted listing(s)
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10 BROCK STREET E, Tillsonburg, ON N4G 1Z 5
MLS®#:263287
Price:$324,900.00
DOM:35 Status:Active
Sqft Total:0
Year Built:List Date:03-Jun-2020
Lot Size: Under .5 Acre
Lot Front:67 Acres:
Recreational:Waterfront:No No
Building Type:Retail
Subdistrict:SE
Access: Municipal road, Paved Road
Owner retiring! Building for sale in Do wntown Tillsonburg lo cated right
o ff the main street. Great expo sure both fo ot and vehicle traffic. The
building has been operating in Tillsonburg for 35 years as a fabulous
family restaurant! Can be purchased with operating restaurant, see MLS®
263241
MORGAN REALTY INC. BROKERAGE
BARBARA MORGAN, Broker of Record (519) 688-8131
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10 BROCK STREET E, Tillso nburg, ON N4G 1Z5
MLS®#:263241
Price:$99,900.00
DOM:35 Status:Active
Sqft Total:0
Year Built:List Date:03-Jun-2020
Lot Size: U nder .5 Acre
Lot Front:67 Acres:
Recreational:No Waterfront:No No
Building Type:Hospitality
Subdistrict:SE
Access: Municipal road, Paved Ro ad
Thriving business in downtown Tillsonburg. This business has been
operating for the past 35 years in the same location and enjoys a very lo yal
clientele. Included in the sale price are the seating, restaurant equipment
and the inventory will be assessed and charged on clo sing. If interested
the prospective Buyes can negotiate lease terms with the owners.
Dishwasher and water softener are rentals. Financials are available with
signed no disclo sure. No showings during business hours (after COVID)
Building also listed for sale, see MLS® 263287
MORGAN REALTY INC. BROKERAGE
BARBARA MORGAN, Broker of Record (519) 688-8131
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85 BROADWAY STREET, Tillsonburg, ON N4G 3P5
MLS®#:243295
Price:$59,900.00
DOM:154 Status:Active
Sqft Total:0
Year Built:List Date:05-Feb-2020
Lot Size: No t Applicable
Lot Front:0 Acres:
Recreational:No Waterfront:No No
Building Type:Retail
Subdistrict:SW
ESTABLISHED BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY! Premium, high-visibility locatio n
in the heart o f downto wn Tillso nburg. Located in fully restored, turn of
the century building with soaring ceilings and exposed brick. Nestled
among stylish boutiques and restaurants. Fun, diversified turn-key
o peration has no competitors in the region. Key pro duct lines include
Canada Billiards and Winmau. Exceptional gro wth potential to expand.
Ideal for the motivated entrepreneur who is young at heart. Owners are
retiring from lo ng-term 20 + year family-run business with exemplary
reputation within the region. They will assist you in the transitio n and
possible financing to the right buyer!
RE/MAX TWIN CITY REALTY INC., BROKERAGE
DAVID SCHOOLEY, . 519-577-1212
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86 BROADWAY STREET, Tillsonburg, ON N4G 3P6
MLS®#:257440
Price:$4,000.00
DOM:58 Status:Active
Sqft Total:3,000
Year Built:List Date:11-May-2020
Lot Size: U nder .5 Acre
Lot Front:36 Acres:
Recreational:Waterfront:No No
Building Type:Mixed
Subdistrict:NE
Access: Municipal road
Amazing 3,000 sq ft space lo cated in downtown Tillso nburg with excellent
main street expo sure. Exterio r facade recently updated maintaining the
character and charm of this beautiful brick building. One entrance with
two separate spaces, easily converted back to one entire space. Two
washroo ms, sto rage room, two boardroo ms, and a lunchroom area. There
is also rear access that backs onto a public parking lot. Lease term and
possession are flexible. Plenty of business uses allowed with the
Commerical zoning. Currently used as a professional o ffice space.
CENTURY 21 HERITAGE HOUSE LTD, BROKERAGE
CHRIS DECLARK, Sales Representative (519) 983-7000
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55 BROCK STREET E, Tillsonburg, ON N4G 1Z 7
MLS®#:267659
Price:$2,500.00
DOM:16 Status:Active
Sqft Total:3,800
Year Built:List Date:22-Jun-2020
Lot Size: Under .5 Acre
Lot Front:70 Acres:
Recreational:No Waterfront:No No
Building Type:Office(s)
Subdistrict:SE
Access: Paved Ro ad, Year Round
Prime Co mmercial Space in Tillsonburg, just under 4000 sq ft across fro m
the post o ffice. Main floor and lower level. Professio nal space all recently
updated, new windows and insulation. Several offices, Lunch roo m, Board
ro om, open training area, 3 washroo ms, front and rear entry. Near to all
amenities downto wn. Lots o f parking available. Convenient location for
your office or business. Monthly Price $2,500. plus triple net. Available
immediately.
ROYAL LEPAGE R.E.WOOD REALTY, BROKERAGE
ROB KOPPERT, Broker of Reco rd (519) 532-4355
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69 BROADWAY STREET, Tillsonburg, ON N4G3P4
MLS®#:241780
Price:$1,500.00
DOM:163 Status:Active
Sqft Total:1,100
Year Built:1950 List Date:27-Jan-2020
Lot Size: Under .5 Acre
Lot Front:20 Acres:
Recreational:No Waterfront:No No
Building Type:Retail
Subdistrict:SW
Access: Municipal road, Paved Ro ad, Year Round
Plenty of space and great blank canvas o pportunity to be downtown at
highly visible lo catio n. Central commercial zo ning allo ws for many
potential uses. Gross/All inclusive lease and term are entirely flexible and
ideal for any startup. Ideal office, retail, shop, etc. Call today fo r your
private showing.
CENTURY 21 HERITAGE HOUSE LTD, BROKERAGE
LANCE MACKENZIE, Sales Representative (226) 378-0345
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8 WASHINGTON GRAND AVENUE, Tillso nburg, ON N4G 1Y5
MLS®#:248029
Price:$650.00
DOM:111 Status:Active
Year Built:List Date:19-Mar-2020
Lot Size: Under .5 Acre
Lot Front:0 Acres:
Recreational:Waterfront:No No
Building Type:Mixed
Subdistrict:SW
Access: Municipal road, Paved Road, Year Round
PRIME LOCATION in downtown Tillsonburg! Current Business has enjoyed
for three decades, and this space is now available to ensure your business
thrives, to o. Approximately 650 sq. ft. of usable space is strategically
positio ned; close to all amenities including gro cery, shopping, banking,
medical, restaurants, library and many more. The zo ning is CC Commercial
with many uses permitted. Plenty of additional sto rage in the lower level
to better organize yo ur space and manage inventory. Ample street parking,
as well as a high visibility signage opportunity o n the so uth side of the
building. Call now for more details o r to view this gorgeous space!
ROYAL LEPAGE R.E.WOOD REALTY, BROKERAGE
DAVID BENNETT, Broker (519) 550-6642
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239 BROADWAY STREET, Tillsonburg, ON N4G 3R2
MLS®#:268872
Price:$30.00
DOM:12 Status:Active
Sqft Total:6,955
Year Built:List Date:26-Jun-2020
Lot Size: U nder .5 Acre
Lot Front:67 Acres:0.16
Recreational:No Waterfront:No No
Building Type:Mixed
Subdistrict:SW
Access: Year Round
This build-to-suit opportunity is located in a very high traffic area!
Situated on the corner of Broadway St. and Bridge St. - have your new and
improved lo catio n designed to suit your exacting wants and needs. Site is
surrounded by many national chains including, but no t limited to: Metro,
Pita Pit, Canadian Tire, Medpoint Healthcare, Walmart, Kelsey's Restaurant,
LCBO. Site is zoned CC (Central Commercial) which provides fo r a number
of retail and co mmercial allo wances. The landlord is willing to build to a
maximum fo otprint o f approx. 6955 sq. ft. on the site. - all subject to
municipal co nfo rmity and to wn by-law allo wances.
ROYAL LEPAGE R.E.WOOD REALTY, BROKERAGE
DAVID BENNETT, Broker (519) 550-6642
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230 LISGAR AVENUE, Tillsonburg, ON N4G 4L4
MLS®#:248095
Price:$13.00
DOM:126 Status:Active
Sqft Total:3,837
Year Built:1975 List Date:04-Mar-2020
Lot Size: Not Applicable
Lot Front:0 Acres:
Recreational:Waterfront:No No
Building Type:Mixed, Retail
Subdistrict:NE
Totally renovated Lisgar Heights Plaza is filling up fast! Great retail or
professional business office in premium locatio n in the hub of Tillsonburg.
Spo rts and main recreatio n centre is directly across the road and high
populatio n density all along Lisgar Ave. Zoning is SC-E which allows retail,
o ffice, medical o r personal services. Units available from 1,000 square feet
to 1,570 square feet. Do n't hesitate to make this your new professio nal
business address!
ROYAL LEPAGE R.E.WOOD REALTY, BROKERAGE
DANE WILLSON, Broker (519) 777-2738
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14 GLENDALE DRIVE, Tillsonburg, ON N4G 1J2
MLS®#:244732
Price:$445,000.00
DOM:145 Status:Co nditional
Sqft Total:1
Year Built:List Date:14-Feb-2020
Lot Size: 0.5-0.99 Acres
Lot Front:126 Acres:0.70
Recreational:No Waterfront:No No
Building Type:Institutional
Subdistrict:NW
Access: Municipal road, Paved Ro ad
Beautiful red brick church on a large lot in the heart of Tillsonburg. Enter
into this solid one sto rey brick building & be greeted by a huge
fo yer/vestibule. The main building o ffers a massive o pen concept
worship/meeting roo m, stained glass windo ws, high cathedral ceiling
with hardwo od floors/benches and seating fo r 200+. Private office. A full
lo wer level service kitchen & meeting roo m/auditorium. Multi stall his &
hers washrooms alo ng with storage areas. This building was constructed
in 1955 & has been beautifully maintained & cared for. Large o n-site
fenced parking area with rear sto rage shed. Minor Institutio nal Zone (IN1)
allo ws for many attractive do wntown uses (IE: Daycare, scho ol, residence
or home o ccupation). Call for full list. This property has Two(2) New
furnaces and Central Air Conditio ning. Newer 50 year ro of. Pro perty is
currently rented month to mo nth. Sign on front yard included. This
building and pro perty has been superbly maintained by present
congregation/o wner.
COLDWELL BANKER - G.R.PARET REALTY LIMITED, BROKERAGE
GARY PARET, Bro ker o f Record (519) 983-6357
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