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190611 Development MIN The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg Economic Development Advisory Committee June 11, 2019 7:30 a.m. Boardroom, Customer Service Centre 10 Lisgar Ave, Tillsonburg MINUTES Present: Andrew Burns, Councillor Deb Gilvesy, Lisa Gilvesy (Arrived at 7:39 a.m.), Jesse Goossens, Jim Hayes, Kirby Heckford (Arrived at 7:48 a.m.), Mayor Stephen Molnar, Lindsay Morgan-Jacko, Jeff Van Rybroeck, Steves Spanjers (Arrived at 7:34 a.m.), Collette Takacs, Lindsay Tribble, Cedric Tomico and John Veldman. Regrets: Ashton Nembhard and Randy Thornton. Also Present: Amelia Jaggard, Legislative Services Coordinator Cephas Panschow, Development Commissioner Regrets: David Calder, Chief Administrative Officer 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 7:32 a.m. 2. Adoption of Agenda Proposed Resolution #1 Moved by: John Veldman Seconded by: Andrew Burns THAT the Agenda as prepared for the Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting of June 11, 2019, be adopted. Carried. 3. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest declared. 4. Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting Proposed Resolution #2 Moved by: Jim Hayes Seconded by: Collette Takacs THAT the Minutes of the Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting dated May 14, 2019, be approved. Carried. Committee: Economic Development Advisory Committee Page - 2 - of 5 Date: June 11, 2019 5. Presentations/Deputations 6. Information Items 7. General Business & Reports 7.1. Monthly Project Updates Steve Spanjers arrived at 7:34 a.m. Awaiting detailed design for Clearview Dr S and SWM Pond from consultant for review prior to the tender being released. Staff noted that there has been significant interest in the industrial properties at the Van Norman Innovation Park. The process to obtain a realtor has not been considered at this time. The Town has received three full submissions for the Town Hall RFP. The Town Hall Task Force will meet next week. Lisa Gilvesy arrived at 7:39 a.m. 7.2. Community Strategic Plan 7.2.1. Goals for Committee Term A review of the Economic Development Strategy is targeted for Q4. There is $10,000 reserved to obtain a consultant. Development Commissioner to provide an update on the status of all the recommendations contained in the Economic Development Strategy for members to review. It was suggested to include the four themes identified in the Community Strategic Plan as standing Agenda items. 7.3. First Quarter Economic Development and Marketing Results Development Commissioner provided an overview of the First Quarter Economic Development and Marketing Department Results. Under the Community Improvement Plan, Council has approved the first Accessibility grant for enhancements to a downtown business’ entrance. A report regarding the Retail Gap Analysis Report will be brought to Council recommending that Council adopt the report in principal and that the report be used to guide recruitment efforts. Kirby Heckford arrived at 7:48 a.m. A Municipal Access Agreement between the Town and Exculink Telecom Inc. will be brought forward at the Council meeting on Thursday, June 13, 2019. Committee: Economic Development Advisory Committee Page - 3 - of 5 Date: June 11, 2019 It was suggested that the Vacant 5 Year Rebates program be implemented prior to September 2019. 7.4. Indo-Canadian Business Chamber Mission Visit to Tillsonburg The Indo-Canadian Business Chamber of Commerce will be touring through Tillsonburg on Wednesday, June 12, 2019, to consider real estate investments, manufacturing relationships, etc. Staff to provide a summary of the tour at the next meeting. 7.5. Tillsonburg Hydro Inc Town Council will receive the THI Board of Directors recent decision, as information at the Council meeting on Thursday, June 13, 2019. Motion Moved by: Mayor Molnar Seconded by: Deb Gilvesy THAT the committee strike a subcommittee consisting of Andrew Burns, Kirby Heckford, Deb Gilvesy, Lindsay Tribble, Cedric Tomico and Jim Hayes, for the purpose of reviewing the Tillsonburg Hydro Inc initiative, AND THAT the subcommittee be supported in information gathering, AND THAT the subcommittee report back to the committee after three meetings. Carried. 7.6. Town Hall Task Force The committee toured Municipal Administration buildings for the Township of Norwich, Norfolk County and Haldimand County in order to learn best practices 8. Community Organization Updates 8.1. Downtown Business Improvement Association The Beautification Plan has been implemented. The BIA is still tweaking the program in response to feedback. 8.2. Tillsonburg District Chamber of Commerce Registration is still open for the TDCC Golf Tournament on June 20, 2019. The Chamber will be bringing forward a policy for “enhancing tariff claims and processes” to the Canadian Chamber in September 2019. Ministry of Labour is currently doing a review of WSIB; the Chamber plans to take a position on this. The next Business After Five event will be on June 26, 2019 at DeGroote-Hill Chevrolet Buick GMC. Committee: Economic Development Advisory Committee Page - 4 - of 5 Date: June 11, 2019 Deb Gilvesy noted that she will be participating in a phone conference regarding a study of taxation on Tobacco initiated by the Ontario Chamber of Commerce. 8.3. Tillsonburg District Real Estate Board Staff will circulate Report DCS 19-15 2019 First Quarter Building, Planning and By-Law Services Results. 8.4. Physician Recruitment There have been two recent recruitments in the internist and specialist area. These recruitments will support the health units but will primarily serve the Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital. 9. Correspondence 9.1. None 10. Other Business 11. Round table The Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital Foundation is currently seeking an Executive Director, approximately 30 hours per week. A Development Charges by-law will be brought forward at the Council meeting on Thursday, June 13, 2019. Mayor Molnar noted that there is an opportunity for a satellite location for a regional nurse practitioner clinic. At the Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario (AMCTO) conference this week the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing noted no further information from his office or the Province regarding the Regional Government Review will be received until October 2019. A report addressing the issues, concerns and opportunities regarding the Summer Place building will be brought forward to Council on Monday, June 24, 2019. 101 Spruce St. has a conditional offer. 51 Clearview Drive is currently listed exclusive at $6.5 million (approximately $50 per square foot). Tillsonburg Turtlefest is this coming weekend June 14-16, 2019. 12. Next Meeting Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at 7:30 a.m. in the Board Room at the Customer Service Centre, 10 Lisgar Ave, Tillsonburg, ON. Committee: Economic Development Advisory Committee Page - 5 - of 5 Date: June 11, 2019 13. Adjournment Proposed Resolution #3 Moved by: Cedric Tomico Seconded by: Jim Hayes THAT the June 11, 2019 Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting be adjourned at 9:26 a.m. Carried.