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170912 Development MIN= ATTENDANCE Mel Getty, Deb Gilvesy, Lisa Gilvesy, Jesse Goossens, Councillor Jim Hayes, Kirby Heckford, Mayor Stephen Molnar, Ashton Nembhard, Steve Spanjers, Randy Thornton (Left 9: AM), Cedric Tomico (Arrived 7:49 AM, Left 9:17 AM), John Veldman Staff Present: Cephas Panschow, Eric Gilbert (County Planner) MEMBERS ABSENT/REGRETS Andrew Burns, Lindsay Morgan 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 7:40 AM. 2. Adoption of Agenda Moved By: M. Getty Seconded By: J. Hayes Resolution # 1 THAT the Agenda as prepared for the Development Committee meeting of September 12, 2017 be adopted. 3. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof – None Declared 4. Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting – June 13, 2017 Moved By: D. Gilvesy Seconded By: J. Hayes Resolution # 2 THAT the Minutes of the Development Committee Meeting of June 13, 2017 be approved. The notes from the August 8, 2017 meeting, where quorum was not achieved, were received. 4.1. Business Arising Discussion regarding the tax and competitiveness challenges facing business in the Province including Federal tax changes, Bill 148, etc. D. Gilvesy agreed to draft a letter outlining the committee’s position on these issues. The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg Development Committee September 12, 2017 7:30 AM Boardroom, Customer Service Centre 10 Lisgar Ave, Tillsonburg MINUTES Development Committee Meeting Minutes (September 12, 2017) - 2 - 4.1.1. Motion: Agri-Food Collaborative Moved By: A. Nembhard Seconded By: D. Gilvesy Resolution # 3 That the Town of Tillsonburg provide a letter of support for the Incubation, Acceleration and Commercialization Agri-Food Collaborative in their objective of raising awareness of the need to support start-ups and Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in this sector Carried Further to the resolution circulated on June 20, 2017 and approved shortly thereafter, the Committee is asked to formally approve the motion for the purposes of the minutes. 5. Delegations and Presentations 5.1. Vacant Industrial and Commercial Land Inventory Planner reviewed the 2014 Population and Employment Lands study along with updated mapping showing vacant industrial and commercial lands in the Town of Tillsonburg. In terms of industrial land, the study identifies that there are 81 hectares (200 acres) of net vacant land, which is more than the projected demand of 56 hectares (138 acres). Committee is concerned about this as some of the parcels identified as future industrial are constrained. These parcels can be removed. Staff to provide a summary of each of the properties and bring back to next meeting. In terms of commercial land, there are limited parcels available. The Planner noted that the intent of the Entrepreneurial Zone is to allow for transitional commercial uses that could eventually become part of the Central Commercial zone. Discussion regarding a larger user not be able to find land. Can information be provided on the holding provision regarding grocery store retail at the Norfolk Mall? More analysis of future commercial lands may be necessary. Committee agreed to add this as a standing item and to establish a subcommittee to investigate this more fully. 6. Information Items 6.1. Community Strategic Plan – No update 6.2. Post-Secondary Education – No update 6.3. Tillsonburg Hydro Inc – Three choices have been shortlisted for the new branding and a decision will be made shortly. Development Committee Meeting Minutes (September 12, 2017) - 3 - 6.4. Town Hall Task Force – Consultant has conducted market sounding interviews with the three short listed proponents and will provide guidance to the committee on how to best move forward. Will there be an opportunity for public participation. There has been extensive notification and opportunities as part of this process, but there should still be more, especially for the general public. This will likely take place once a more concrete plan has been adopted. General Business & Reports 6.5. Monthly Project Update – Transaction with Elmerex is still conditional subject to them obtaining approvals. Transfer Station will be re-opening in early October. Suggestion to consider ways to make the Highway 3 Business Park sign more “flashy”. Perhaps consider flags or lights. The sign did result in a call the day immediately after installation so it appears to be working. 7. Committee Minutes & Reports 7.1. Tillsonburg District Chamber of Commerce – No update 7.2. Downtown Business Improvement Association – Four Façade applications have been approved. 7.3. Tillsonburg District Real Estate Board – Committee received the monthly report. 7.4. Physician Recruitment – New physicians are arriving and one application has been made for funding support. 8. Correspondence - None 9. Other Business 9.1. Roundtable Mayor reported that Tillsonburg items were raised with Ministry of Transportation and Premier at the AMO Conference. The Amazon “HQ2” opportunity appears to exclude smaller centres but area Economic Development staff are considering the opportunity and a possible joint application. A second job fair related to Siemens’ closure is being planned for Thursday, October 12, at the Community Centre. This will be open to all employers and all job seekers. 10. Closed Session - None 11. Next Meeting The next meeting of the Development Committee is scheduled for 7:30 AM on Tuesday, October 10, 2017. 12. Adjournment Development Committee Meeting Minutes (September 12, 2017) - 4 - Moved By: M. Getty Seconded By: Proposed Resolution 4 The meeting adjourned at 9:31 AM.