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The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
Economic Development Advisory Committee
December 14, 2021
7:30 a.m.
Electronic
MINUTES
Present: Deb Gilvesy, Jesse Goossens (Chair), Collette Takacs, Dane Willson, Mayor
Stephen Molnar, Steve Spanjers, Lisa Gilvesy, Suzanne Renken, Randy Thornton,
Kirby Heckford, Cedric Tomico
Staff Present:
Cephas Panschow, Development Commissioner
Kyle Pratt, Chief Administrative Officer
Kennedy Atkinson, Active Executive Assistant
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:35 a.m.
2. Adoption of Agenda
Resolution #1
Moved by: Cedric Tomico
Seconded by: Collette Takacs
THAT the Agenda as prepared for Economic Development Advisory Committee
meeting of December 14, 2021, be adopted.
CARRIED
3. Minutes of the Previous Meeting
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Resolution # 2
Moved by: Cedric Tomico
Seconded by: Dane Willson
THAT the minutes of the Economic Development Advisory Committee meetings of
November 9, 2021, be adopted.
CARRIED
4. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest declared
5. General Business and Reports
5.1 Monthly Activity Report – the Development Commissioner provided an
update in regards to the ongoing projects currently underway in the Town of
Tillsonburg such as Van Norman Innovation Park, The Town Hall project, Way
finding signage and future industrial growth.
In regards to the building standards of 2 Simcoe Street, the wordage “the issue”
came into question. It is advised that this should be adjusted to “property
standards issue”.
5.2 VIP Available Acreage – the Development Commissioner reviewed the land
in the Tillsonburg Business Park that has been sold and the reserved access to
the plots. It was also discussed current interest in available acreage.
5.3 Outdoor Patio Program Guidelines -The Economic Development Advisory
Committee organized to make a motion by the end of this meeting to make
changes this document
5. 4. RFP – Real Estate Services - The Economic Development Advisory
Committee was satisfied with the document. The next step would be to remove
the red line and send to purchasing to put into their RFP template. It was
questioned that after these changes are completed if this document has to go
back to Council.
6. Closed Session 8:09 am
Resolution #3
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Moved by: Cedric Tomico
Seconded by: Mayor Stephen Molnar
THAT the Economic Development Advisory Committee move into closed session to
discuss Potential Acquisition or Disposition of Lands
CARRIED
7. Community Strategic Plan
7.1 Town Hall Task Force – the CAO discussed the three options for the Town
Hall. It is requested a meeting with Town Hall Steering Committee be organized
in January. It was noted that Council will be presented with all the options of the
Town Hall
7.2 Affordable & Attainable Housing Committee
7.2.1 Nomination of new Committee member
Resolution #4
Mover: Cedric Tomico
Seconder: Kirby Heckford
THAT The Economic Development Advisory Committee is recommending
Dane Willson to sit on the Affordable and Attainable Housing Advisory
Committee.
CARRIED
7.3 Boundary Adjustment Committee – The Boundary Adjustment Committee
had a presentation from Eric Gilbert from Oxford County.
7.4 Physician Recruitment & Retention Committee –The draft budget or $70,000
will be presented to Council $70,000
8. Community Organization Updates
8.1. Downtown Business Improvement Association - No additional information
8.2. Tillsonburg District Chamber of Commerce – Will be presenting to ministry
the afternoon of 210607.
It was discussed how the SWPH restrictions have affected them.
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AGM - nominate someone you think would would be on the board.
So far 12,000 rapid COVID-19 tests have been distributed through the
chamber of Commerce
Oxford evolve project is currently underway.
Christmas Crinch – to be coming.
8.3. Tillsonburg District Real Estate Board – nothing to add
8.3.1. MLS Activity Report
8.3.2 Residential Market Report
8.3.3. Current listings
9. Round Table
The Construction on the Starbucks location is due to start in March or April 2022
The Economic Development Advisory Committee Discussed the Green People
Development on Vienna Road. The Town of Tillsonburg addressed that they are
proud of the treatment they provided Green People.
The Development Commissioner addressed the fact that Industrial properties are
moving forward.
Resolution #5
Mover: Deb Gilvesy
Seconder: Cedric Tomico
THAT The Economic Development Advisory Committee has reviewed the
document titled Outdoor Patios/Encroachment on Municipal Property AND wish
to inform Council that the operational date does not allow for year round patios,
that a liquor license controls the requirement for non-alcoholic drink
requirements,
That the reference to 2 metres physical distance needs clarification in relation to
being a temporary or permanent restriction, and question if an alley would be
considered as an intersection.
CARRIED
10. Next Meeting
Next Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting will be held on
January 11th 2022
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11. Adjournment
Resolution #6
Moved by: Kirby Heckford
Seconded by: Collette Takacs
THAT the December 14, 2021 Economic Development Advisory Committee
meeting be adjourned at 9:13 a.m.
CARRIED