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ATTENDANCE
Andrew Burns, Deb Gilvesy, Lisa Gilvesy (Arrived 8:23 AM), Jesse Goossens, Councillor Jim
Hayes, Kirby Heckford, Mayor Stephen Molnar (Arrived 7:50 AM, Left 8:35 AM), Ashton
Nembhard (Left 9 AM), Steve Spanjers, Randy Thornton (Left 9 AM), Cedric Tomico (Left 9:40
AM), John Veldman
Staff Present: David Calder, Cephas Panschow, Geno Vanhaelewyn (Arrived 7:40 AM, Left 8
AM), Rick Cox (Arrived 8 AM, Departed 8:40 AM)
MEMBERS ABSENT/REGRETS
Mel Getty, Lindsay Morgan
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:36 AM.
2. Adoption of Agenda
Moved By: A. Burns Seconded By: J. Hayes
Resolution # 1
THAT the Agenda for the Development Committee meeting of September 18, 2018 be
adopted.
Carried
3. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof – None Declared
4. Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting – August 14, 2018
Moved By: D. Gilvesy Seconded By: A. Nembhard
Resolution # 2
THAT the Minutes of the Development Committee Meeting of August 14, 2018 be approved.
Carried
4.1. Business Arising from the Minutes
5. Delegations and Presentations
5.1. Building, Planning and Bylaw Q2 Report
The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
Development Committee
September 18, 2018
7:30 AM
Boardroom, Customer Service Centre
10 Lisgar Ave, Tillsonburg
MINUTES
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G. Vanhaelewyn provided a summary of activity from January to June. Construction values
in all sectors are above 2017 with Residential ($17.4 M vs $12.4 M) and Commercial ($6.2
M vs $1.2 M) leading the way but both industrial and institutional being higher as well for a
total of value $26.7 M vs $14.1 in 2017. Single family units at 50 is approximately the same
level as previous 2 years but total units at 78 is the highest since 2011. Significant projects
include:
360 Quarter Town Line – New townhouse condos
45 Hardy Ave – Community Centre Co-Gen project
10 Clearview - Shaw’s Ice Cream renovations
2 Clearview Drive- Tillsonburg Mini Storage
67 Oxford Street – New Tim Hortons
253 Broadway – New commercial/residential
Andrews Crossing Subdivision
A significant number of projects are moving through the approvals process as well.
Comment about the lack of Site Plan Formal Consultations and that if this initial consultation
is done well, it can reduce the number of submissions and speed up project approval, which
was an issue in one instance. Also, a comment that experience has been good in general
and have heard from other developers that it appears to be working well in general.
5.2. Memorial Park Revitalization
R. Cox provided an overview of the Recreation Master Plan including projects
completed in the last 3 years and plan for future changes:
Reconfiguring baseball diamond to provide more green space and parking;
Addition of trail around entire park
Consolidating all the fairboard buildings into one building;
Completion of celebration plaza;
Add new entrance building to the waterpark to increase visibility and allow
existing building to be used for maintenance/mechanical;
Possible enhancement of Summer Place to take advantage of proximity to lake;
Addition of a floating boardwalk along the Lake Lisgar shoreline to the gazebo;
Using environmental features to prevent crime;
The new JL Scott McLean Arena will be cooled by Community Centre’s ice plant with an
anticipated season from December to March. Will include lighting as funds are raised.
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While access will be first come/first serve, there will be blocks of time for different uses
so that one use doesn’t monopolize others.
The water park requires significant investments in the future. From an Economic
Development perspective, does the water park bring visitors to the Town and what’s the
impact???
Key priorities are: Parking around the Community Centre, Completion of the Celebration
Plaza/Band Shell including pathway lighting, Hardball Diamond #1 relocation (or
rehabilitation) and Pump Track/Skate Park area enhancements.
6. Information Items
6.1. Community Strategic Plan – No update
6.2. Tillsonburg Hydro Inc – CEO/General Manager is no longer with the corporation and
the acting General Manager is the Finance and Regulatory Affairs Manager. Question
regarding project review timelines and return of deposits that CAO will look into.
6.3. Town Hall Task Force – As reported, the Request for Proposal (RFP) document is
being finalized and looking at external resources for assistance with the accompanying
Tenant Statement of Requirements. The RFP will be brought to Council prior to being
circulated to the three pre-qualified companies. A public engagement plan will be
developed as the project progresses.
6.4. Committee Terms of Reference (Final Draft) – Comments provided by the Committee
have been incorporated into the Town’s new committee template with only changes
being the removal of the three term limit and the limit in the committee size to seven to
ten members. The Committee’s name will also be changed back to the Economic
Development Advisory Committee, which had been used in the past. Consensus to
remove the limit of nine members and also add in appointed representatives from the
Chamber of Commerce, Business Improvement Association and Real Estate Board.
6.5. Downtown Façade Improvement Program Summary – List of projects was requested
at a previous meeting and were circulated for information.
7. General Business & Reports
7.1. Monthly Project Update
Street lighting project is 60% complete with EV chargers being installed shortly. Coco
Paving is scheduled to start mobilizing this week and encroachment permit has been
received from Ministry of Transportation. Regarding post-secondary enhancements, a
marketing plan is being prepared.
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7.2. Chamber Award Criteria/Process
This item is being brought forward based on request from Committee earlier in the year
with the thought that the metrics could be revised to ensure easier comparisons.
Circulate to member who raised the issue and bring back in January.
7.3. Ontario Government launches Planning for Prosperity consultation process. Members
encouraged to provide input to: www.ontario.ca/page/consultation-review-ontario-
government-spending.
8. Committee Minutes & Reports
8.1. Tillsonburg District Chamber of Commerce – Budget for new fiscal year starting
November 1 has been approved.
8.2. Downtown Business Improvement Association – 21, 25 Brock St E property has
been approved for façade program. BIA Manager position closed September 14.
8.3. Tillsonburg District Real Estate Board – Monthly average residential sale price up
21% to $362,161 and year to date up 11% from 2017. Monthly units sold down 6%
and listings are down from 2017.
8.4. Physician Recruitment – No update. Meetings scheduled for October.
9. Correspondence – None
10. Other Business
10.1. Roundtable
D. Gilvesy – Concern that transit funding provided by previous government will not be
honoured. Advised that all spending is under review by new government so not known.
K. Heckford – Article in the Tillsonburg News regarding the golf course NOT closing.
D. Calder provided summary of meetings held with Provincial Ministries:
- Ministry of Transportation – Thanked for funding. Raised items about business park and
communication between ministries.
- Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade – Importance of red tape
reduction and streamlining processes
- Ministry of Labour – Review of Bill 148 items. Importance of Southwestern Ontario
Development Fund and Rural Economic Development programs.
- Ministry of Colleges, Training and Universities – Lack of local education opportunities.
Offered community as a potential pilot location for initiatives.
A letter from the CAO will be sent to the Chamber of Commerce.
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11. Closed Session - None
12. Next Meeting – Tuesday, October 9, at 7:30 AM
13. Adjournment
Moved By: K. Heckford Seconded By: J. Veldman
Proposed Resolution 3
The meeting adjourned at 9:46 AM.
Carried