220614 Economic Development Advisory Committee Minutes
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The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
Economic Development Advisory Committee
June 14, 2022
7:30 a.m.
Council Chambers
MINUTES
Present:
Chair- Jesse Goossens, Vice Chair-Andrew Burns, Kirby Heckford, Dane Willson, Deb
Gilvesy, Cedric Tomico, Suzanne Renken, Lisa Gilvesy, Randy Thornton
Absent with Regrets:
Mayor Stephen Molnar; Steve Spanjers
Staff Present:
Cephas Panschow, Development Commissioner
Gina Armand- Records & Legislative Coordinator
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:33am by Chair Jesse Goossens
2. Adoption of Agenda
Resolution #1
Moved by: Cedric Tomico
Seconded by: Dane Willson
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THAT the Agenda as prepared for the Economic Development Advisory
Committee meeting of June 14, 2022 be adopted.
Carried
3. Minutes of the Previous Meeting
Meeting Minutes May 10, 2022- No errors or omissions
4. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
No disclosures of pecuniary interest were declared
5. Closed Session
Resolution #2
Moved by: Dane Willson
Seconded by: Deb Gilvesy
THAT the Economical Development Advisory Committee move into Closed Session
to consider a personal matter about identifiable individuals, including municipal or
local board employees; under Section 239 (2)(b) of the Municipal Act.
5.1. Adoption of the Closed Session Agenda
5.2. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
5.3. Closed Session Items
5.3.1. Section 239 (2) (b) personal matters about identifiable individuals,
including municipal or local board employees;
Carried
6. General Business and Reports.
6.1. Monthly Activity Update
Development Commissioner provided an overview of the Monthly Activity report
with highlights as follows.
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A staff report regarding the Real Estate Services RFP is being prepared for
Council’s review.
There have been 40 lead opportunities thus far.
Working on enhancing Career Study courses to support high school and local
business engagement via various different hired Speakers.
The Town Hall Project Staff Report is currently being prepared for Council’s
consideration.
The property transfer for Van Norman Park is being scheduled for completion.
The Wayfinding Signage installation nearing completion. Final “entrance” signs
scheduled to be installed week of June 13, 2022.
Council approved additional Wayfinding Signage with the entrance driveway to
the Soccer Club being renamed Attawandaran Way in recognition of the
Attawandaran people who are believed to have settled the area in the 1400s –
1500s. A commemorative ceremony is scheduled for National Indigenous Day
on June 21.
Members discussed property conditions regarding 2 Simcoe St. There have been
many complaints regarding the state of the property. Owners not wanting to
remediate the lands due to costs.
Resolution #3
Moved by: Deb Gilvesy
Seconded by: Lisa Gilvesy
THAT the Economic Development Staff investigate the property located at 2
Simcoe St. regarding Property Standards By-Law
Carried
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6.2. Oxford Familiarization Tour Video
Members were provided the link and will watch the video on their own time.
6.3. City of St. Thomas Acquiring 800 Acres of land for Economic
Development
As announced, the City of St Thomas has acquired 800 acres of industrial land,
which is a Mega-site in the Province and will help them attract a large user (or
two). The goal appears to be to land Electric Vehicle or related investments.
7. Planning Items Circulation
7.1.1. Applications for Official Plan Amendment & Zone Change OP 22-06-7,
ZN 7-22-06- 133 North Street East
Committee Members reviewed the information provided.
7.2. Site Plan Application TSPC 7-219 (1444 Bell Mill Side Rd)
Committee Members reviewed the information provided.
8. Community Strategic Plan
8.1. Town Hall Task Force
No changes or updates were provided
8.2. Affordable and Attainable Housing Committee
Staff and Planning will look at a Motion regarding height restrictions in the
Town. Currently the Town has a limit of 6 stories. Chair recommended that this
item be a main Item on next Agenda.
Discussion regarding the First Time Home Buyer’s rebate staying the same
despite the huge increase in the housing market.
Main challenge is to find developers who would like to take on the project.
8.3. Boundary Adjustment Committee
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A Report from the County undertaking comprehensive inventory for Boundary
Adjustment suggests that there cannot be any decisions made to land
annexation during election year. “County Boundary Adjustment” item should
be added to next Agenda.
8.4. Physician Recruitment & Retention Committee
Discussion regarding the lack of doctors in the community. It has been noted
on Social Media that the main complaint of people moving to the community is
the lack of having a Family Practitioner in Town.
Special recruitment strategies were recommended by Members and will be
discussed in more detail at next meeting.
9. Community Organization Updates
9.1. Downtown Business Improvement association
The BIA has been focusing on beautification and pop up patios. Extra funding has
been secured to hire additional students for summer projects.
Randy Thornton left the meeting at 8:58am.
9.2. Tillsonburg District Chamber of Commerce
The Award of Excellence is underway and should be ready by September.
Recommendations are being followed up regarding the two awards to be issued.
Updated information is needed.
County Review of Waste and wastewater management went for consideration last
week but registration information needs to be completed.
In person meetings have been well attended. Committee will not be meeting in
June or August.
9.3. Tillsonburg District Real Estate Board
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There has been a slow decrease in sales/prices of homes.
The Tillsonburg Board will be merging with the Woodstock and Ingersoll Boards.
Completion of this merge should be near the fall.
10. Round Table
Committee Members were advised that the Splash pad will be ready by the end of
June, it is near completion.
11. Next Meeting
Tuesday, July 12, at 7:30 AM
12. Adjournment
Resolution #4
Moved by: Kirby Heckford
Seconded by: Andrew Burns
THAT the Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting of June 14, 2022
be adjourned at 9:09 am.
Carried