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The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
Boundary Adjustment Advisory Committee
January 18, 2022
7:30 a.m.
Electronic
MINUTES
Present:
Jesse Goossens, Andrew Burns, Eric Gilbert, Dave Beres (Chair), Cedric Tomico,
Mayor Stephen Molnar
Also Present:
Kyle Pratt, Chief Administrative Officer
Kennedy Atkinson, Acting Executive Assistant
Cephas Panschow, Development Commissioner
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:35 a.m.
2. Adoption of Agenda
Resolution #1
Moved by: Jesse Goossens
Seconded by: Andrew Burns
THAT the Agenda as prepared for the Boundary Adjustment Advisory Committee
meeting of January 18th 2022, be adopted.
CARRIED
3. Minutes of the Previous Meeting
Resolution #2
Moved by: Jesse Goossens
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Seconded by: Mayor Stephen Molnar
THAT the Minutes as prepared for the Boundary Adjustment Advisory Committee
meeting on November 16, 2021, be adopted.
CARRIED
4.Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest declared.
5. Presentations
5.1 Presentation from Eric Gilbert on the Tillsonburg Residential Land Supply
Update Briefing Note
Cedric Tomico entered the meeting at 7:43. a.m.
Eric Gilbert joined the meeting to present the Tillsonburg residential land supply and
discussed a 25 year growth strategy. The Committee discussed the possibility of
having an annexation of land until justification to bring said land into the Boundary of
Tillsonburg to avoid a shortage in the future. It was suggested that staff look at low
priority agriculture areas around Tillsonburg that has a low impact on agriculture
resources.
5.2. Presentation from Eric Gilbert on the Settlement Expansion Process
Briefing Memo
The Committee and Eric Gilbert discussed the renewal of the Hempson Report in
2023 and the hectare/ unit ratio in Tillsonburg. It was debated if the amount of
townhouses and apartments effects the ratio as projected in the Hempson report.
Eric Gilbert stated that he would have an updated mapping in the first quarter of
2022 and he will share this with the Committee.
6.Closed Session
Resolution #3
Moved by: Jesse Goossens
Seconded by: Andrew Burns
THAT the Boundary Adjustment Advisory Committee move into closed session to
discuss a property owner’s request.
CARRIED
7.Round Table
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It was requested from the Committee to enter into conversation with the Oxford
County Planner, to provide additional mapping, and verify the data in regards to the
hectare/unit ratio.
It was also requested that staff investigate the land restrictions around Tillsonburg
(such as agricultural impact).
It was questioned if the Hempson report needs to be held off until 2023 or if this
process can be brought forward early.
Resolution #4
Moved by: Cedric Tomico
Seconded by: Jesse Goossens
THAT the Boundary Adjustment Advisory Committee requests Staff to
provide a map of available lands for expansion with settlement.
CARRIED
8.Next Meeting
February 15th 7:30 a.m.
9. Adjournment
Resolution #5
Moved by: Cedric Tomico
Seconded by: Jesse Goossens
THAT the January 18th, 2022 Boundary Adjustment Advisory Committee meeting be
adjourned at 8:59 a.m.
CARRIED