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The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting
April 12, 2022
7:30 a.m.
Electronic
MINUTES
Present:
Lisa Gilvesy, Randy Thornton, Deb Gilvesy, Jesse Goossens (Chair), Dane Willson,
Andrew Burns, Steve Spanjers, Suzanne Renken, Cedric Tomico
Absent with Regrets:
Collette Takacs, Kyle Pratt
Also Present:
Cephas Panschow, Development Commissioner
Karen Keller, Economic Development & marketing Coordinator
Kennedy Atkinson, Acting Executive Assistant
1. Call to Order
The Chair called this meeting to order at 7:32 a.m.
2. Adoption of Agenda
Resolution #1
Moved by: Suzanne Renken
Seconded by: Deb Gilvesy
THAT the Agenda as prepared for the Economic Development Advisory Committee
meeting of April 12, 2022, be adopted.
CARRIED
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3. Minutes of the Previous Meeting
Resolution #2
Moved by: Deb Gilvesy
Seconded by: Dane Willson
THAT the minutes prepared for the Economic Development Advisory Committee
meeting of March 8, 2022 be adopted.
CARRIED
4. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest declared.
The Chair noted that communication was received that Collette Takacs has decided
to resign from the Economic Development Advisory Committee.
It was requested that staff review and confirm the minimum number of Committee
members needed and to inform the Chair what the new quorum is.
Cedric Tomico entered the meeting at 7:35 a.m.
5. General Business and Reports
5.1. Monthly update – The Development Commissioner provided an update on the
clock tower update, wayfinding signage and the VanNorman Innovation Park.
5.2. Economic Development Marketing Initiatives Overview (Karen Keller)
Karen Keller joined the meeting to present the Economic Development
Marketing Overview, including investment attraction, Retention & expansion for
2021 and new initiatives for 2022.
5.3. Planning items circulation TSPC 7-218-31 Victoria St
Items added to the agenda for circulation.
6. Community Strategic Plan
6.1 Town Hall task force
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The Economic Development Advisory Committee discussed the recent Council
resolution in regards to the Town Hall recommendation staff report. It was requested
that staff send the Council meeting YouTube link be sent out to the Committee. It
was requested that staff discuss closed minutes being published to closed council
meeting agendas.
Randy Thornton left the meeting at 8:55 a.m.
6.2 Affordable and Attainable Housing Committee
The Economic Development Advisory Committee discussed the three properties
proposed by the Affordable and Attainable Housing Advisory committee to
Council for the County Housing Master plan.
6.3 Boundary Adjustment Committee
The Boundary Adjustment Advisory Committee did not meet in February.
6.4 Physician Recruitment & Retention Committee
The Physician Recruitment & Retention Committee has not met in 2022.
7. Community Organization Updates
7.1 Downtown Business Improvement Association
The monthly Business Improvement Association update is attached to agenda
7.2 Tillsonburg District Chamber of Commerce
It was noted that the COVID-19 rapid test program is still in motion. The Awards
of Excellence will be held September 29th in person.
7.3 Tillsonburg District Real Estate Board
Dane Willson provided an update on the average sale point of housing in the
district and noted the removal of blind bidding.
7. Round Table
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It was questioned why the Economic Development Advisory Committee is not
meeting in person. It was noted that the Town is following SWPH guidelines, and is
subject to review by Council.
144 Bellmill has been purchased by investor and is under renovations and available
for lease in the near future.
It was questioned when the new Starbucks will open – it is scheduled to open in
May.
It was questioned when the new splash pad will open– it is scheduled to open in
June.
8. Next Meeting
May 10, 2022
9. Adjournment
Resolution #2
Moved by: Cedric Tomico
Seconded by: Dane Willson
THAT the April 12, 2022 Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting be
adjourned at 9:22 a.m.
CARRIED