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The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
Economic Development Advisory Committee
January 17, 2023
7:30 a.m.
Council Chambers
MINUTES
Present: Randy Thornton, Lisa Gilvesy, Suzanne Renken, Steve Spanjers, Dane Willson,
Cedric Tomico, Andrew Burns, Jesse Goossens, Mayor Deb Gilvesy
Staff: Cephas Panschow, Development Commissioner; Laura Pickersgill, Executive
Assistant
Regrets: Kirby Heckford; Kyle Pratt, Chief Administrative Officer
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:33 a.m. 2. Adoption of Agenda
Resolution #1
Moved by: Randy Thornton
Seconded by: Cedric Tomico
THAT the Agenda as prepared for the Economic Development Advisory Committee
meeting of January 17, 2023, be adopted.
Carried
3. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest declared.
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4. Minutes of the Previous Meeting
Resolution #2
Moved by: Suzanne Renken
Seconded by: Andrew Burns
THAT the minutes as prepared for the Economic Development Advisory Committee
meeting of December 13, 2022, be adopted.
Carried
5. Closed Agenda
Resolution #3
Moved by: Lisa Gilvesy
Seconded by: Suzanne Renken
THAT the Economic Development Advisory Committee move into closed session to
discuss matters related to a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial or
financial information that belongs to the municipality or local board and has
monetary value or potential monetary value.
Carried
6. General Business and Reports
6.1. Monthly Activity Update
Cephas Panschow provided an overview of the Monthly Activity Update for
Economic Development. Staff to provide a visual overview to new Committee
members of VanNorman Innovation Park.
7. Planning Items Circulation
8. Community Strategic Plan
8.1. Town Hall Task Force
There were no new updates on this item. This item should be renamed to “Town
Hall Update” rather than “Town Hall Task Force”.
8.2. Affordable and Attainable Housing Committee
Resolution #4
Moved: Dane Willson
Seconded by: Cedric Tomico
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THAT the Economic Development Advisory Committee recommend to Council that
the severance of the Earle Street property be done and upon completion or
concurrently that the Town applies for highest density residential available.
Carried
This item be kept as a subcategory on agendas moving forward.
8.3. Boundary Adjustment Committee
This Committee is on hold until Bill 23 details are released.
8.4. Health Care Committee
This Committee is meeting on February 7th.
9. Community Organization Updates
9.1. Downtown Business Improvement Association
9.1.1. Report from BIA Chair
Council approved the BIA’s funding request at yesterday’s meeting.
9.2. Tillsonburg District Chamber of Commerce
The WSIB issue went well. The Annual General Meeting is scheduled for January
24th. The website and strategic plan are being updated in the near future.
9.3. Woodstock, Ingersoll, Tillsonburg and Area Association of Realtors
(WITAAR)
9.3.1 December 2022 and Annual Statistics
Dane provided an overview of the real estate statistics.
10. Round Table
11. Next Meeting
12. Adjournment
Resolution #5
Moved by: Randy Thornton
Seconded by: Andrew Burns
THAT the January 17, 2023 Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting
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be adjourned at 9:14 a.m.
Carried