MINUTES - Economic Development Advisory Committee - 20170626
Town of Aurora
Economic Development Advisory Committee
Meeting Minutes
Date: Monday, June 26, 2017
Time and Location: 7 p.m., Holland Room, Aurora Town Hall
Committee Members: Councillor John Abel (Chair), Councillor Paul Pirri (Vice Chair),
Rosalyn Gonsalves, Marilee Harris, Bruce Walkinshaw
Members Absent: Don Constable, Javed Khan (Aurora Chamber of Commerce
representative)
Other Attendees: Councillor Tom Mrakas, Doug Nadorozny, Chief Administrative
Officer, Anthony Ierullo, Manager of Long Range and Strategic
Planning, Linda Bottos, Council/Committee Secretary
The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
1. Approval of the Agenda
Moved by Councillor Pirri
Seconded by Bruce Walkinshaw
That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services be approved.
Carried
2. Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of
Interest Act.
3. Receipt of the Minutes
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Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of March 9, 2017
Moved by Councillor Pirri
Seconded by Rosalyn Gonsalves
That the Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting minutes of March 9,
2017, be received for information.
Carried
4. Delegations
None
5. Matters for Consideration
None
6. Informational Items
1. Memorandum from Manager of Long Range and Strategic Planning
Re: Activity Report
Staff gave a brief overview of the memorandum regarding business inquiries,
openings, and upcoming events.
Moved by Councillor Pirri
Seconded by Bruce Walkinshaw
1. That the memorandum regarding Activity Report be received for
information.
Carried
2. Memorandum from Manager of Long Range and Strategic Planning
Re: Economic Development Action Plan Update
Staff gave a brief overview of the memorandum and update on initiatives outlined
in the Economic Development Action Plan. Staff further provided an update on
the hotel and Business Improvement Area (BIA) initiatives.
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The Committee and staff discussed various aspects of the Action Plan Update
including the Business Retention and Expansion (BR&E) Action Plan, Business
Concierge Program, Entertainment District, Permanent Farmers’ Market, and Bio-
medical campus.
Staff provided an update in response to an inquiry regarding the Bell small cell
technology pilot project in Town. The Committee recommended that this success
story be shared through the local newspapers and the Aurora Chamber of
Commerce.
The Committee inquired about the Regional Broadband Strategy Advisory Task
Force, and staff advised that an update was not yet available.
Moved by Bruce Walkinshaw
Seconded by Rosalyn Gonsalves
1. That the memorandum regarding Economic Development Action Plan
Update be received for information.
Carried
3. Extract from Council Meeting of May 9, 2017
Re: Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of
March 9, 2017
Moved by Bruce Walkinshaw
Seconded by Councillor Pirri
1. That the Extract from Council Meeting of May 9, 2017, regarding the
Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting minutes of March 9,
2017, be received for information.
Carried
7. New Business
The Committee inquired about the job description and job posting for the new
Economic Development Officer position, and staff provided an update.
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The Committee inquired about the status of the new Economic Development
Board, and staff provided an update. Staff confirmed that the Economic
Development Advisory Committee members will be informed of the opportunity to
participate when the recruitment process for Board members moves forward In the
fall of 2017.
8. Adjournment
Moved by Marilee Harris
Seconded by Rosalyn Gonsalves
That the meeting be adjourned at 8:02 p.m.
Carried
Committee recommendations are not binding on the Town unless adopted by Council.