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The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
Economic Development Advisory Committee
October 11, 2022
7:30 a.m.
Present: Andrew Burns, Cedric Tomico, Dane Willson, Jesse Goossens, Lisa Gilvesy,
Mayor Stephen Molnar, Suzanne Renken, Randy Thornton, Councillor Deb Gilvesy
Staff: Kyle Pratt, Chief Administrative Officer; Cephas Panschow, Development
Commissioner; Laura Pickersgill, Executive Assistant/Assistant Clerk
Regrets: Steve Spanjers, Kirby Heckford
MINUTES
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:33 a.m.
2. Adoption of Agenda
Resolution #1
Moved by: Lisa Gilvesy
Seconded by: Randy Thornton
THAT the Agenda as prepared for the Economic Development Advisory Committee
meeting of October 11, 2022, be adopted.
Carried
3. Minutes of the Previous Meeting
Resolution #2
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Moved by: Andrew Burns
Seconded by: Suzanne Renken
THAT the minutes as prepared for the Economic Development Advisory Committee
meeting of September 13, 2022, be adopted, as amended.
Carried
4. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest declared.
Councillor Gilvesy joined the meeting at 7:43 a.m.
5. Presentations
5.1. Airport Advisory Committee Chair
Mark Renaud, Chair of the Tillsonburg Airport Advisory Committee, provided a
summary of the Committee’s activities with regards to the Tillsonburg Airport.
Opportunity was provided for members to ask questions.
6. General Business and Reports
6.1. Monthly Activity Update
Cephas Panschow provided an overview of the monthly activity update for
economic development. An update was provided regarding the environmental
testing at Van Noman Innovation Park. There was concern noted regarding the
fact that political pressure was required to get the testing approved. It was
suggested that concerns such as these be brought forward during delegation
meetings at future conferences.
7. Planning Items Circulation
There were no planning items for circulation on this agenda.
8. Community Strategic Plan
8.1. Town Hall Task Force
Cephas noted that an environmental assessment was done and some concerns
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were noted. There was a discussion regarding the ground lease under the Town
Centre Mall. This item will be discussed further at the next meeting. Staff to
investigate if the ground lease can be released.
8.2. Affordable and Attainable Housing Committee
The last scheduled meeting did not have quorum. The Committee will be
reviewing the Oxford County’s Housing Plan at the next meeting. The height
restriction component is currently in the Planning process.
8.3. Boundary Adjustment Committee
There is a meeting coming up soon where the results of the RFP will be
discussed.
8.4. Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee
There was a meeting held on September 20, 2022 and recruitment strategies
were discussed. A new surgeon has started at TDMH on October 5th. There are
negotiations taking place with a new doctor to take over some patients.
9. Community Organization Updates
9.1. Downtown Business Improvement Association
9.1.1. Report from BIA Chair ED10-01
Cedric provided a summary of the October BIA report.
9.2. Tillsonburg District Chamber of Commerce
Suzanne thanked the Town for support at the Awards of Excellence event. The
municipal candidate’s debate is happening tomorrow at 6:00 p.m. The Chamber
is having a meeting coming up regarding WSIB claims.
8.3 Tillsonburg District Real Estate Board
8.3.1 September 2022 Statistics
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Dane provided a summary of the statistics provided.
10. Round Table
11. Next Meeting
November 8, 2022 at 7:30 a.m.
12. Adjournment
Resolution #3
Moved by: Dane Willson
Seconded by: Randy Thornton
THAT the October 11, 2022 Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting
be adjourned at 9:05 a.m.
Carried