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160308 Development MIN= Attendance: Andrew Burns, Lisa Gilvesy, Jesse Goossens, Lindsay Morgan, Ashton Nembhard (Departed 8:45 AM), Randy Thornton, Steve Spanjers, Cedric Tomico (Departed 9:05 AM), John Veldman Guest: Suzanne Fleet and Dave & Dev Chmarney, Tillsonburg Hub Consortium (Present from 8:40 AM to 9:05 AM) Staff Present: David Calder (Departed 9:05 AM), Cephas Panschow Regrets: Councillor Jim Hayes, Kirby Heckford, Mayor Stephen Molnar, 1. Call to Order 2. Adoption of Agenda Moved By: R. Thornton Seconded By: J. Veldman Proposed Resolution THAT the Agenda as prepared for the Committee meeting of March 8, 2016 be adopted. Carried 3. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest – None disclosed 4. Approval of previous minutes Moved By: J. Veldman Seconded By: C. Tomico Proposed Resolution THAT the minutes for the February 9, 2016 meeting be approved. Carried 5. Presentations and Delegations 5.1 Tillsonburg Hub Consortium S. Fleet provided an overview of the business plan for a new indoor sport and event building in Tillsonburg. The Committee was supportive of the proposal in principle, but would like to review the full business plan in detail, including three financial scenarios. It was agreed that The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg Development Committee Tuesday, March 8, 2016 7:30 AM Boardroom, Customer Service Centre 10 Lisgar Ave, Tillsonburg, ON N4G 5A5 Minutes Council Meeting – Agenda - 2 - a subcommittee would be struck to review the business plan and report back to the committee. Members are L. Gilvesy, J. Goossens, and J. Veldman with staff support as necessary. 6. Information Items 6.1. Community Strategic Plan – No update 6.2. Post-Secondary Education – No update 6.3. Tillsonburg Hydro Inc (THI) – No update 6.4. Town Hall Task Force Work still in progress. It is important to continue to brainstorm ideas for a multi-use facility. D. Calder advised that Council approved not considering the 83 Rolph St property any further at their Feb 25, 2016 meeting. 7. Reports from Departments 7.1. Economic Development 7.1.1. Land Sales Staff confirmed that the sale to Wise Line Metal Sales Inc was proceeding toward close and the agreement with Xcel Fabrication & Design had been approved at the Feb 25, 2016 Council meeting. Discussion regarding the need for more industrial land now that the Clearview Drive lands have been sold. Letter to be prepared encouraging Town Council to invest in moving the Hwy 3 Business Park lands forward in order to be able to attract more investment in the future. 7.1.2. Draft Community Improvement Plan Staff reviewed the draft guidelines for an updated Community Improvement Plan. Committee would like to see definitions for the criteria and cost impacts of implementing. 7.1.3. Economic Development New Business Award for Chamber Staff reviewed the list of industrial and commercial investments over the past year including jobs created and investment amounts. Council Meeting – Agenda - 3 - Moved By: S. Spanjers Seconded By: R. Thornton Proposed Resolution THAT Performance Communities Inc (Hayhoe Homes) be selected for the Tillsonburg Economic Development New Commercial Investment Award through the Tillsonburg District Chamber of Commerce based on their investment in three new residential subdivisions in Tillsonburg, which have resulted in additional employment, new residents and improved community aesthetics” Carried Moved By: R. Thornton Seconded By: J. Veldman Proposed Resolution THAT only one Tillsonburg Economic Development New Investment Award be awarded this year with the Industrial award not being selected. A.Burns and J. Goossens declared a conflict with respect to this item and did not participate nor voted on the resolution. Carried 8. General Business and Reports 8.1. Committee Vacancies & Election of Chair/Vice-Chair/Secretary This item was tabled until the next meeting. 9. Unfinished Business – None, see below tracking tables 10. Committee Minutes & Reports 10.1. Tillsonburg District Chamber of Commerce Would it be a good idea to debrief and review the communication process for the 253 Broadway development? Discussed that it is a prescribed process under the Planning Act that also went over and beyond required process. 10.2. Downtown Business Improvement Association – No Update 10.3. Tillsonburg District Real Estate Board January and February have seen great activity with values up over 100% in some areas versus last year. It was noted that last winter was quite severe. Listings are down. 10.4. Physician Recruitment The research on the need in Tillsonburg is underway and will be brought forward. Some frustration with lack of success in recruiting new physicians. 11. Correspondence - None 12. Other Business 12.1. Roundtable Council Meeting – Agenda - 4 - Committee would like more information on the status of the Hwy 3 Business Park for the next meeting. Also, update presentation on Discover Tillsonburg initiative. Next meeting – Tuesday, April 12, at 7:30 AM 13. Adjournment Moved By: J. Veldman Seconded By: Not required. Proposed Resolution THAT the March 8, 2016 meeting be adjourned 10:01 AM.