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The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting
May 10, 2022
7:30 a.m.
Council Chambers
MINUTES
Present:
Kirby Heckford, Dane Willson, Steve Spanjers, Deb Gilvesy, Cedric Tomico, Suzanne
Renken, Mayor Stephen Molnar, Lisa Gilvesy, Jesse Goossens (Chair)
Absent with Regrets:
Andrew Burns, Randy Thornton
Also Present:
Cephas Panschow, Development Commissioner
Kennedy Atkinson, Acting Executive Assistant
Kyle Pratt, Chief Administrative Officer
1. Call to Order
The Chair called this meeting to order at 7:32 a.m.
2. Adoption of Agenda
Resolution #1
Moved by: Suzanne Renken
Seconded by: Lisa Gilvesy
THAT the Agenda as prepared for the Economic Development Advisory Committee
meeting of May 10, 2022, be adopted.
CARRIED
3. Minutes of the Previous Meeting
Resolution #2
Moved by: Dane Willson
Seconded by: Kirby Heckford
THAT the minutes prepared for the Economic Development Advisory Committee
meeting of April 12 2022 be adopted.
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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
5.1. Meeting time – Hybrid
The committee decided that they wish to continue with the 7:30 a.m. time.
5.2. Monthly Activity Update
Cephas Panschow provided a monthly update.
5.3. Oxford Familiarization Tour Video
Cephas Panschow will send the link of this video to the Committee.
6. Closed Session
Resolution #3
Moved By: Dane Willson
Seconded By: Kirby Heckford
THAT the Economic Development Advisory Committee move into closed session to
discuss several confidential land investment proposals.
CARRIED
7. Community Strategic Plan
7.1 Town Hall Task Force
Staff have met with Strathallen and Council is looking for report in May.
7.2 Affordable and Attainable Housing Committee
Currently no updates. The Affordable and Attainable Housing Advisory Committee is
waiting on the County housing master plan to be returned. It was questioned if the
Town of Tillsonburg could see an 8-12 storey development to make better use of the
land available
Resolution #4
THAT the Economic Development Advisory Committee recommend Council
reassess the height limits imposed on multi family high rise buildings within Town
boundaries.
Mover: Dane Willson
Seconder: Suzanne Renken
CARRIED
7.3 Boundary Adjustment Committee
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The Boundary Adjustment Committee with currently working with the county and
have a scheduled meeting next week.
7.4 Physician Recruitment & Retention Committee
There has been no committee meeting yet this year. The Tillsonburg Hospital
will be getting a new CEO in June.
8. Community Organization Updates
8.1 Downtown Business Improvement Association
8.1.1 Patios
This item was circulated for information.
8.2 Tillsonburg District Chamber of Commerce
The Tillsonburg District Chamber of Commerce provided an update on recent
and upcoming events including the 2022 Awards of Excellence, the TDCC Open,
Business After Five, and the Provincial Election "Meet the Candidates Event”.
8.3 Tillsonburg District Real Estate Board
Dane Willson provided a monthly update report on the current real estate
statistics
9. Round Table
The Committee members discussed the water retention pond at the Bridges
Development and questioned if the dirt can be relocated at VanNorman Innovation
Park.
Lisa Gilvesy will provide an update/ information on Green Theory Design.
10. Next Meeting
May 10, 2022
11. Adjournment
Resolution #5
Moved by: Cedric Tomico
Seconded by: Suzanne Renken
THAT the May 10, 2022 Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting be
adjourned at 842. a.m.
CARRIED