220111 Economic Development Adivsory Committee MinutesPage 1 of 4
The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
Economic Development Advisory Committee
January 11, 2022
7:30 a.m.
Electronic
MINUTES
Present:
Dane Willson, Deb Gilvesy, Suzanne Renken, Collette Tackacs, Mayor Stephen Molnar,
Stephen Spanjers, Jesse Goossens (Chair), Andrew Burns, Lisa Gilvesy
Staff Present:
Kyle Pratt, Chief Administrative Officer
Kennedy Atkinson, Acting Executive Assistant
Cephas Panschow, Development Commissioner
1. Call to Order
This meeting was called to order at 7:34 a.m.
2. Adoption of Agenda
Resolution #1
Moved by: Andrew Burns
Seconded by: Collette Takacs
THAT the Agenda as prepared for the Economic Development Advisory
Committee meeting of December 14, 2021, be adopted.
CARRIED
3. Minutes of the Previous Meeting (ATTACHED)
Resolution #2
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Moved by: Suzanne Renken
Seconded by: Cedric Tomico
THAT the Minutes as prepared for the Economic Development Advisory Committee
meeting of December 14, 2021 be adopted.
CARRIED
4. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
No Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
5. General Business and Reports
Jeff VanRybroeck has stepped down from the Economic Development Advisory
Committee.
5.1 Monthly Activity Update- EDM – the Development Commissioner explained future
industrial items. This has been approved by Council and will be moving forward
immediately.
Cephas Panschow will circulate information from Suzanne Renken in regards to
Funding for COVID-19 relief which has been resubmitted.
5.2 Economic Development Strategy Proposed Implementation Schedule
Cephas Panschow discussed the proposed implementation schedule. It was
questioned if there would be an impact on Station Arts. The Committee
requested if this form can be moved to a chart format and if the Committee could
see quarterly updates. It was also questioned how long this will be implemented
in Tillsonburg and if an Office would be needed.
Resolution #3
Moved by: Deb Gilvesy
Seconded by: Cedric Tomico
THAT the Economic Development Advisory Committee recommends to Council that the
Updated Economic Development Strategy be adopted in principal with the 31 Action
Items reduced to 15 based on the review of Community Strategic Plan priorities
CARRIED
5.3 Planning Items Circulation
This item is here for informational purposes.
Site Plan: 61 Townline Rd
Site Plan: 116 Simcoe St- It was questioned if the restaurant in this location
would be turning into something new. There was a proposed takeout restaurant
but there is currently no further information.
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6. Community Strategic Plan
6.1 Town Hall Task Force
Staff meets with VG plus. 3 proposed locations at max capacity. Can be scaled
down based on work from home model. Meeting on the 18th with the THSC.
6.2 Affordable & Attainable Housing Committee - No updates
6.3 Boundary Adjustment Committee – No updates
6.4 Physician Recruitment & Retention Committee – No updates
7. Community Organization Updates
7.1. Downtown Business Improvement Association
It was requested if Staff could send an update from the Boundary Adjustment
Committee earlier than this Committees next scheduled meeting.
7.2. Tillsonburg District Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber AGM is scheduled for January 25th 2022. Please RSVP
The Chamber provided an update on the Rapid test program and confirmed that
another order has been put in.
Shop Local Oxford has 3 weeks left.
7.3. Tillsonburg District Real Estate Board
It was expressed that there is no large variance to the current real estate market.
8. Round Table
New Businesses in Tillsonburg were discussed. It was expressed that 2021 was a very
busy year.
The upcoming Boundary Adjustment Advisory Committee meeting was discussed in
addition to the current land available in Tillsonburg.
The Committee wanted to Congratulate Dane Willson on his approval to sit on the
Affordable and Attainable Housing Advisory Committee.
Mayor Stephen Molnar wanted to congratulate the Chamber of Commerce on their work
with the Rapid Test Program.
9. Next meeting
February 8th, 2022
10. Adjournment
Resolution #4
Moved by: Dane Willson
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Seconded by: Collette Takacs
THAT the January 11, 2022 Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting be
adjourned at 8:48 a.m.
CARRIED