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The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
Economic Development Advisory Committee
October 12, 2021
7:30 a.m.
Electronic
MINUTES
Present: Andrew Burns, Councillor Deb Gilvesy, Lisa Gilvesy, Jesse Goossens, Kirby
Heckford, Mayor Stephen Molnar, Suzanne Renken, Randy Thornton, and Cedric
Tomico.
Absent with Regrets: Jeff Van Rybroeck, Steve Spanjers, Collette Takacs and Dane
Wilson.
Also Present:
Kyle Pratt, CAO
Cephas Panschow, Development Commissioner
Amelia Jaggard, Deputy Clerk
Kennedy Atkinson, Acting Executive Assistant
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:34 a.m.
2. Adoption of Agenda
Resolution #1
Moved by: Andrew Burns
Seconded by: Kirby Heckford
THAT the Agenda as prepared for the Economic Development Committee meeting
of October 12, 2021, be adopted.
Carried
3. Minutes of the Previous Meeting
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Resolution #2
Moved by: Kirby Heckford
Seconded by: Suzanne Renken
THAT the minutes of the Economic Development Committee meeting of September
14, 2021, be approved.
Carried
4. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest declared.
5. General Business and Reports
5.1. Monthly Projects Update
Development Commissioner provided a monthly projects update.
5.2. Circulation of Planning items
5.3. Ministry letter RE: Site Plan Control Guide
Staff noted that the Town is applying for modernization funding to review
planning services at the County level.
5.4. Economic Development Committee Terms of Reference
Members are encouraged to review the Terms of Reference.
5.5. Committee Attendance
There was discussion regarding attendance requirements.
5.6. Economic Development Strategy Update – Comparison to Community
Strategic Plan
An implementation strategy will be brought forward when the annual business
plan is brought forward for review.
5.7. Tillsonburg Hydro Inc. Update
There was discussion regarding the purpose of this agenda item.
Staff to invite the new General Manager of Hydro Operations to the January
meeting for introductions and to request an update on hydro operations.
Agenda item to be removed. Staff to share hydro operational updates as
appropriate.
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5.8. Town Hall Steering Committee Update
Staff provided an update. A new space needs study is to be completed and
presented at an upcoming Council meeting.
5.9. Affordable & Attainable Housing Committee Update
Staff to share updates from this committee when appropriate.
5.10. Boundary Adjustment Committee Update
Staff to share updates from this committee when appropriate.
5.11. Physician Recruitment & Retention Committee Update
6. Community Organization Updates
6.1. Downtown Business Improvement Association
Member Tomico provided an update.
There was discussion regarding homelessness. Staff to circulate staff report
CLK 20-11 Emergency Shelter in Tillsonburg.
6.2. Tillsonburg District Chamber of Commerce
There was additional discussion regarding agenda item 5.1. Monthly Projects
specifically the clock tower project and how a downtown master plan could help
identify priorities. Town of Tillsonburg Central Area Design Study to be shared.
Member Renken provided an update. The Tillsonburg District Chamber of
Commerce Awards of Excellence will be taking place on Thursday, November
18, 2021.
6.3. Tillsonburg District Real Estate Board
Staff to circulate Building Department third quarter results report when available.
Staff to request rental stats from Canadian mortgage and housing corporation.
7. Roundtable
Randy Thorton left at 9:10 a.m.
8. Next Meeting
Tuesday November 9, 2021 at 7:30 a.m.
9. Adjournment
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Resolution #3
Moved by: Suzanne Renken
Seconded by: Kirby Heckford
THAT the October 12, 2021 Economic Development Committee meeting be
adjourned at 9:14 a.m.
Carried