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The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
Boundary Adjustment Advisory Committee
February 15, 2022
7:30 a.m.
Electronic
MINUTES
Present:
Dave Beres (Chair), Andrew Burns, Samantha Hamilton, Mayor Stephen Molnar, Eric
Gilbert, Jesse Goossens
Absent with Regrets:
Cedric Tomico
Also Present:
Kennedy Atkinson, Acting Executive Assistant
Kyle Pratt, Chief Administrative Officer
Cephas Panschow, Development Commissioner
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:31 a.m.
Jesse Goossens entered the meeting at 7:31 a.m.
2. Adoption of Agenda
Resolution #1
Moved by: Andrew Burns
Seconded by: Samantha Hamilton
THAT the Agenda as prepared for the Boundary Adjustment Advisory Committee
meeting of February 15, 2022, be adopted.
CARRIED
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3. Minutes of the Previous Meeting
Resolution #2
Moved by: Mayor Stephen Molnar
Seconded by: Andrew Burns
THAT the Minutes as prepared for the Boundary Adjustment Advisory Committee
meeting on January 18, 2022, be adopted.
CARRIED
4. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest declared.
5. Presentations
Eric Gilbert joined the Boundary Adjustment Advisory Committee to present on item
6.1
6. General Business and Reports
6.1. Tillsonburg Residential Land Supply – updated memo, Mapping ad Density
Information
Eric Gilbert joined the Committee meeting to discuss residential land supply. It
was noted that the methodology to create the spreadsheet is different from that
of the Hemson report. The tools used to demand statistics was questioned. It
was noted that even if the demand doubled, you would still have a 20 year supply
of land according to the report.
It was discussed that retaining Hemson or a similar consultant to update the
residential demand analysis shouldn’t require too much work. Planning staff do
not recommend proceeding in advance of the County’s 2023 update. Town Staff
indicated that there are funds for this work if needed.
The CAO mentioned that more data should be obtained before this step is
approached, however staff and the Committee should look at what land
surrounding Tillsonburg they would be interested in acquiring.
It was questioned if there is duplication in land which would affect the amount
available. This should be checked.
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Cephas Panschow is to work with Eric Gilbert to look at particular real Estate. It
was decided that staff and the Boundary Adjustment Advisory Committee is to
come up with one or two final options and they will peer reviewed by the county
and the Boundary Adjustment Advisory Committee will welcome their critiques.
Constraint mapping will be needed.
6.1.1 Planning Recommendation re updated Hemson Population Report
6.2 Census 2021 Initial Release – Tillsonburg Population and Growth Update
Tillsonburg population has grown by 17.3% since 2016. Total number growth is
slightly below the entire county of Norfolk. It was discussed that this could lead to
new retail opportunities.
7. Round Table
No round table discussion
8. Next Meeting
March 15, 2022 at 7:30 a.m.
This is subject to cancellation depending on the availability of agenda items
9. Adjournment
Resolution #2
Moved by: Jesse Goossens
Seconded by: Andrew Burns
THAT the February 15, 2022 Boundary Adjustment Advisory Committee meeting be
adjourned at 8:18 a.m.
CARRIED