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ATTENDANCE
Andrew Burns, Deb Gilvesy, Lisa Gilvesy, Jesse Goossens, Mayor Stephen Molnar (Left 8 AM),
Ashton Nembhard (Left 8:45 AM), Steve Spanjers (Arrived 7:50 AM), Cedric Tomico, John
Veldman
Staff Present: David Calder, Cephas Panschow
MEMBERS ABSENT/REGRETS
Mel Getty, Councillor Jim Hayes, Kirby Heckford, Lindsay Morgan, Randy Thornton,
1.Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:39 AM.
2.Adoption of Agenda
Moved By: D. Gilvesy Seconded By: L. Gilvesy
Resolution # 1
THAT the Agenda for the Development Committee meeting of January 8, 2019 be adopted.
Carried
3.Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof – None Declared
4.Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting – December 11, 2018
Moved By: A. Burns Seconded By: L. Gilvesy
Resolution # 2
THAT the Minutes of the Development Committee Meeting of December 11, 2018 be
approved.
Carried
4.1. Business Arising from the Minutes
5.Delegations and Presentations
6.Information Items
6.1. Community Strategic Plan – No update
The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
Development Committee
January 8, 2019
7:30 AM
Boardroom, Customer Service Centre
10 Lisgar Ave, Tillsonburg
MINUTES
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6.2. Tillsonburg Hydro Inc – Board Chair Dan Rasokas has presented to the chamber
board and it appears that the changes being made are being being required by
Provincial regulatory bodies. Question still remains as to the timing of the changes.
6.3. Town Hall Task Force – Release of the RFP is scheduled this month.
7. General Business & Reports
7.1. Monthly Project Update
Heritage lights installation in the downtown is now complete. Downtown retail gap
analysis is being completed by a consultant and will help guide future recruitment
efforts. Contractor for the sanitary sewer crossing will be mobilizing on January 8 with
completion anticipated by end of week of the following week.
7.2. Chamber of Commerce Award Selection
7.2.1. Industrial
The list of industrial investments in the past year was reviewed.
Moved By: D. Gilvesy Seconded By: L. Gilvesy
Resolution # 3
THAT be selected as the recipient of the New Industrial Investment Award
based on total investment amount, new/future jobs created in Tillsonburg and quality of jobs.
Carried
7.2.2. Commercial
Moved By: A. Burns Seconded By: S. Spanjers
Resolution # 4
THAT The be selected as the recipient of the New Commercial
Investment Award based on total investment amount, new jobs created in Tillsonburg and
improvement to the Town’s image.
Carried
7.3. Chamber Award Process
This item has been discussed after the prior year’s process and also at the November
meeting. The Committee is satisfied with the information provided for the award and the
process. Suggestion to add criteria on the quality of jobs created (perhaps through
average wages) and also to consider relative value of investment in order to ensure
smaller, but significant investments can be considered. Revise template and circulate to
next committee.
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8. Committee Minutes & Reports
8.1. Tillsonburg District Chamber of Commerce – AGM luncheon scheduled for January
16.
8.2. Downtown Business Improvement Association – AGM scheduled also scheduled for
January 16 starting at 5:30 PM followed by business meeting starting at 7 PM.
8.3. Tillsonburg District Real Estate Board – Monthly sales volume up 23% versus last
year, with year to date down less than 1%. Units sold down 8% and new listings also
down 8%. December average residential sale price up 14% to $411,742 while year to
date average residential price is up 13% to $344,241.
8.4. Physician Recruitment – No update
9. Correspondence – None
10. Other Business
10.1. Roundtable
D. Gilvesy indicated that, further to the information session on attainable housing,
affordability, even for working people, is an issue.
J. Veldman indicated need to bring forward development opportunities in the health care
sector to the next committee.
S. Spanjers indicated that Triton has received their 3D metal printer and also created a new
company. 3D printers have resulted in good business opportunities and may be a good idea
for a tour by the committee.
11. Closed Session - None
12. Next Meeting – Tuesday, February 12, at 7:30 AM
13. Adjournment
Moved By: A. Burns Seconded By: S. Spanjers
Proposed Resolution 5
The meeting adjourned at 9:15 AM.
Carried