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ATTENDANCE
Mel Getty, Deb Gilvesy, Lisa Gilvesy (Left 9 AM), Jesse Goossens, Councillor Jim Hayes, Kirby Heckford (Arrived 8:25 AM), Mayor Stephen Molnar (Left 9 AM), Lindsay Morgan, Ashton Nembhard (Left 9:10 AM), Steve Spanjers, Randy Thornton (Left 9:10 AM)
Staff Present: David Calder, Cephas Panschow, Shelley Imbeault (Arrived 9 AM, Left 9:20 AM)
MEMBERS ABSENT/REGRETS
Andrew Burns, Cedric Tomico, John Veldman
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:32 AM.
2. Adoption of Agenda
Moved By: D. Gilvesy Seconded By: R. Thornton
Resolution # 1
THAT the Agenda for the Development Committee meeting of August 14, 2018 be adopted.
Carried
3. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof – None Declared
4. Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting – July 10, 2018
Moved By: S. Molnar Seconded By: M. Getty
Resolution # 2
THAT the Minutes of the Development Committee Meeting of July 10, 2018 be approved.
Carried
4.1. Business Arising from the Minutes – Reminder to provide any comments on
Fanshawe Business Entrepreneurship Program
5. Delegations and Presentations
5.1. Education & Training Survey Results
Shelley Imbeault provided an overview of the 2018 survey, which received 102
responses (vs 91 in 2015). Survey request was accompanied by letter from the mayor
The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
Development Committee
August 14, 2018
7:30 AM
Boardroom, Customer Service Centre
10 Lisgar Ave, Tillsonburg
MINUTES
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on behalf of the partners. Survey results were similar to 2015 and re-inforced need for
a collaborative approach to making available training and education opportunities
locally. Health & Safety training is regarded as being the most crucial of areas with
significant needs in the manufacturing sector. Survey indicated a lack of skilled trade
workers and the need for local training. This training would have a positive impact
through increased productivity and growth. There is a need for more administrative,
computer, business and sales training. Training and skills updating is limited by budget
and infrastructure. A shared or collaborated approach should be explored in detail,
particularly for small businesses. Suggestion that the question on training expenditures
as a percentage of revenue might be a challenge. Perhaps actual data would be better.
6. Information Items
6.1. Community Strategic Plan
No update.
6.2. Tillsonburg Hydro Inc – No update
6.3. Town Hall Task Force – No update
7. General Business & Reports
7.1. Monthly Project Update
Council approved tender from Coco Paving Inc for Hwy 3 intersection enhancements.
Scheduled to start in early September. Mayor advised that Council approved the
construction agreement with the Ministry of Transportation at their meeting yesterday.
7.2. Q2 Economic Development Report
Staff provided an overview of activity to date. Lead files opened and closed are ahead
of 2017. Corporate and client visits are ahead of targets while outcalls are below target.
Businesses opened in Q2 are Janzen-Tenk Realty Inc, Coyote Restaurant, Tillsonburg
Fire while pending openings include Shaw's Ice Cream, Titan Trailers, Betty's
Marketplace, Personal Coffee Service.
7.3. Town Delegations at Associations of Municipalities Ontario Conference
Mayor provided overview of delegations obtained and some of the key issues. Good
scope of issues. Suggestion to ask about improving capacity of Highway 19 through
widening.
- Ministry of Transportation (Yakabuski)
- Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade (Wilson)
- Ministry of Labour (Scott)
- Ministry of Colleges, Training and Universities (Ellerton)
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7.4. Development Charge Background Study (Members)
D. Gilvesy reported on the session held on August 13, which was a preliminary session
to highlight the process. The study will commence with a draft report expected in
February/March and final approval by May 2019. It was identified that transit and
parking lots (community centre) should be considered for Tillonburg’s rate review.
Development Committee should review reports as they become available. She will
send presentation when it is available.
7.5. Highway 3 Business Park – Industrial Land Subcommittee Recommendation
Development Commissioner provided information requested at the last meeting as
follows:
Divided 6.7 acre block south of future Street “A” into three parcels. Included two
different lot layouts with building footprints from 10 to 30% of the lot area.
Moved By: K. Heckford Seconded By: R. Thornton
Resolution # 3
THAT a new name, highlighting innovation and/or growth, be developed for the Highway
3 Business Park;
AND THAT target sectors be Advanced Manufacturing, Information Technology and
Food Processing;
AND THAT the current property listing sheet be expanded to include competitive
advantages;
THAT lots in the Highway 3 Business Park be priced at a flat rate of $40,000 per acre
with the exception of the corner lot, which is recommended to be priced at $50,000/acre;
AND THAT this information be provided to Council for their consideration.
Carried
Bring back re-naming of the business park for future discussion with information on
potential process.
Circulate Town’s development agreement for industrial land sales.
8. Committee Minutes & Reports
8.1. Tillsonburg District Chamber of Commerce – Integrated President & CEO Sandy
Jansen of the Tillsonburg and Ingersoll hospitals provided an update to the chamber
board and suggestion was to invite her to the Development Committee. TDCC Open
scheduled for Thursday, August 16. Tapa event scheduled for September 14 at 7 PM.
8.2. Downtown Business Improvement Association – No update
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8.3. Tillsonburg District Real Estate Board – Monthly average residential sale price up
25% and year to date up10% from 2017. Monthly units sold up 21% while listings are
down from 2017.
8.4. Physician Recruitment – No update.
9. Correspondence – None
10. Other Business
10.1. Roundtable
11. Closed Session - None
12. Next Meeting
Agreed to reschedule next meeting of the Development Committee to 7:30 AM on Tuesday,
September 18, 2018 due to staff conflicts.
13. Adjournment
Moved By: J. Hayes Seconded By: K. Heckford
Proposed Resolution 4
The meeting adjourned at 9:30 AM.
Carried