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211109 Development MINPage 1 of 4 The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg Economic Development Advisory Committee November 9, 2021 7:30 a.m. Electronic MINUTES Present: Jesse Goossens (Chair), Dane Wilson, Lisa Gilvesy, Mayor Stephen Molnar, Collette Tackacs, Andrew Burns, Suzanne Renken, Cedric Tomcio, Kirby Heckford, Steve Spanjers, Randy Thornton Also Present: Kyle Pratt, CAO Cephas Panschow, Development Commissioner Kennedy Atkinson, Acting Executive Associate Ravi Baichan, General Manager of Operations Ravi Baichan, 1.Call to Order This meeting was called to order at 7:34 a.m. by the Chair 2.Adoption of Agenda Proposed Resolution #1 Moved by: Suzanne Renken Seconded by: Randy Thorton THAT the Agenda as prepared for the Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting of November 9, 2021, be adopted. 3.Minutes of the Previous Meeting October 12, 2021 Page 2 of 4 Proposed Resolution #2 Moved by: Andrew Burns Seconded by: Lisa Gilvesy THAT the Minutes as prepared for the Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting of October 12, 2021 be adopted. 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. Tillsonburg Hydro – Introduction and Overview (Ravi Baichan, General Manager) The CAO introduced Ravi Baichan who previously worked for Halton hydro. Ravi clarified that there has been a successful applicant for the Manager of Operations position and will have a full staff by January 1st. Hydro is currently waiting on a status update from Armtech. Hydro rate change on Nov 1st. 5.2. Monthly Projects Update Staff gave updates such as the Town Hall space needs study is moving forward, and wayfinding signage final designs are being delivered this week. It was expressed that there is a plan to re-envision the Clock Tower. The Town Hall space needs design is moving forward. An update on VanNorman is forth coming shortly – the final staging in registering subdivision. Please have staff send out map of acreage. 5.3. 2022 Economic Development & Marketing Business Plan Staff discussed the business plan and how it overlaps with the strategic plan. Note that there there is a variation in the business plan cost of VIP phase 2. The committee discussed the need to have properties listed on Realtor.ca to maximize marketing. Council approved an RFP to start using Realtor.ca to start the sale of properties. 5.4. Planning Items Circulation There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest declared. Page 3 of 4 6. Community Strategic Plan - Nov 22nd Council meeting It was noted that some baseline measurements that still need to be collected. 6.1. Town Hall Task Force There will be a Tour of the Town Hall facilities November 16th 6.2. Affordable & Attainable Housing Committee It was noted that the addition of affordable housing has discussed and evaluated in hopes to add housing to the Town of Tillsonburg. 6.3. Boundary Adjustment Committee The Committee expressed need to have the Hempson report expedited in order to make changes to the Boundary 6.4. Physician Recruitment & Retention Committee discussed the proposal of a medical centre and the pros and cons of building one. The Tillsonburg memorial Hospital is working to the completion of drawings. 7. Community Organization Updates 7.1. Downtown Business Improvement Association There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest declared. 7.2. Tillsonburg District Chamber of Commerce The Committee discussed the Awards of Excellence which are taking place on November 18th. 8000 Rapid COVID-19 test kits have been distributed through Tillsonburg Chamber since August 7.3. Tillsonburg District Real Estate Board Report will be sent to Executive Assistant and distributed to Committee 8. Round Table Committee is looking to move forward with in person meetings. Staff to look into booking the Lion’s Den for the next meeting (December 14th Discuss with Clerks Department) 9. Next Meeting December, 14, 2021 10. Adjournment Page 4 of 4 Proposed Resolution #2 Moved by: Collette Tackacs Seconded by: Cedric Tomcio THAT the November 9, 2021 Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting be adjourned at 8:50 a.m.