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TOWN OF TILLSONBURG DEVELOPMENT
COMMITTEE
MINUTES
DATE: Thursday, June 13, 2013 TIME: 7:30am
LOCATION: · Board Room, Customer Service Centre -10 Lisgar Ave
Meeting was called to order at 7:32am.
Committee Members in Attendance: Henry Spanjers, Randy Thornton, Lisa Gilvesy, Melissa
Verspeeten, Ann Loker, Mike Bossy, Councillor Mel Getty, Mayor John Lessif
Staff Present: David Calder, David Samis, Amber Zimmer, Geno Vanhaelewyn, Cephas Panschow,
Colleen Pepper
Regrets: Scott McLean, Cedric Tomico, Kirby Heckford,
1) Adoption of Agenda
Randy Thornton -1st
Henry Spanjers -2nd
"Carried"
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest
No disclosures of pecuniary interest were declared by the Committee
2) Adoption of Minutes
Henry Spanjers -1st
Mike Bossy -2nd
"Carried"
3) Building Services Update -G. Vanhaelewyn
-Geno V anhaelewyn appeared before the Committee to present an update on building services in the
Town.
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4) Economic Development -C. Panschow
-Cephas Panschow appeared before the Committee to present an update on economic development
in the Town including investment attraction and business retention in the Town.
-Business directory currently being updated by student
Staff to look into report from SOMA regarding the outcome of the Jade Society of Auto Engineers
(JSAE) SOMA Trade Mission.
Committee discussed whether membership in SOMA is beneficial to the Town.
Resolution:
RESOLVED THAT staff bring a report to the July Committee meeting on the continued
membership/representation of SOMA including the pros and cons, what Tillsonburg has gained by
being a member of this organization, and what process is involved in leaving the organization.
Mel Getty -1st
Randy Thornton -2nd
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Resolution:
RESOLVED THAT Staff contact Chamber of Commerce regarding future partnerships including the
Town Business Directory.
Mel Getty -1st
Henry Spanjers -2nd
"Carried''
a) SIOR Golf Tournament Update
"C. Panschow gave an update on the SIOR golf tournament. Seven staff and/or committee
members attended. Attendees reported that the tournament was productive in promoting
Tillsonburg as a place to do business.
5) Committee Terms of Reference/Mandate
-M. Bossy presented the following proposed goals to be added to the proposed terms of reference.
Goals for 2013-2014 Term:
1. Advise on the development and the implementation of the strategic plan for the Town
2. Assist in the review of the economic development strategy for the Town
3. Be a conduit for any information that a member may become aware of that is important to the
committee
4. Be a liaison on request in welcoming new business to the Town
5. Be aware of available industrial land
6. Be aware of results of surveys prepared by the Town's Economic Development Department
7. Review and provide feedback related to any economic development promotional materials
8. Pass on any information related to other committees that you may become aware that may be of
benefit to the Town
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Resolution:
RESOLVED THAT the Committee approves the goals to be incorporated into the proposed terms of
reference.
Randy Thornton -1st
Melissa Verspeeten -2nd
"Carried"
6) SWOT Analysis -M. Bossy
-M. Bossy presented a draft SWOT analysis regarding strategic planning created by the sub-
committee
-Committee discussed the future of the development of a Town strategic plan.
Resolution:
RESOLVED THAT the Committee recommends to Council that they proceed with a municipal
strategic plan including vision, mission, core values, and beliefs.
Mike Bossy -1st
Randy Thornton -2nd
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The Development Committee will hold a special meeting being held on June 25th at 7:30am, at the
Customer Service Centre, to discuss the SWOT analysis.
7) Residential Marketing Update -C. Pepper
-Colleen Pepper appeared before the Committee to present an update on residential marketing in the
Town including truck advertising, tradeshow booth, kiosks, and a merchant package.
Staff to look at using the airport sign in Town branding.
8) North Street EA Update -D. Samis
-D. Samis gave an update on the North Street EA work.
9) Development Charge Update, Vacant Land Inventory, Forecasts -D. Samis
-D. Samis gave an update on the first development charges meeting and current vacant lands.
Staff to report back to Committee on the last time taxes on vacant lands was adjusted.
10) Council Update List -D. Samis
-D. Samis discussed relationship between the Committee and Council.
-L. Gilvesy to attend June 24 th Council meeting
11) Chamber Update -M. Bossy
-Strategic Plan being finalized and then Chamber will present to the Committee.
-Chamber is actively looking to find a permanent office space.
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-Committee discussed the possibility of a "Welcome to Tillsonburg" Day.
12) BIA Update -L. Gilvesy
-Wifi is up and running in the downtown area.
13) Real Estate Board Update
-There are currently19 leases and 16 sales available (commercial properties).
14) Roundtable
15) Date of Next Meeting
-Special Meeting June 25 th -7:30am
-Thursday July 11 th , 2013 -7:30am
16) Adjourned at 10:06am
Randy Thorton -1st
"Carried"
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