minutes third meeting of 2016 economic development

Economic Development - 23 Mar 2016 Minutes

MINUTES

THIRD MEETING OF 2016

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE OF

THE WHOLE

The Economic Development Committee of the Whole met on Wednesday,

March 23, 2016 immediately following County Council at the Lanark County Administration Building, 99 Christie Lake Road, Perth, Ontario

Members Present: Chair J. Torrance, Warden G. Code,

Councillors B. Stewart, J. Hall, S. McLaughlin,

K. Van Der Meer, J. Fenik, K. Kerr, R. Kidd, L. Antonakos, J. Flynn and A. Churchill.

Staff/Others Present: K. Greaves, CAO

L. Drynan, Deputy Clerk

M. Kirkham, Planning Administrator

M. White, Tourism Manager

Regrets: Councillors B. Dobson, J. Gemmell, B.

Campbell and S. Mousseau

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Chair: Councillor Jane Torrance

1. CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order at 5:15 p.m.

A quorum was present.

2. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

None at this time.

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3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

MOTION#ED-2016-20

MOVED BY: Keith Kerr SECONDED BY: John Fenik

"THAT, the minutes of the Economic Development Committee held on February 17, 2016 be approved as circulated."

ADOPTED

4. ADDITIONS AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA

DEFERRED

Under Delegations

i) Overview of EOTA

ADDITIONS:

Under New/Other Business

i) Planning Review

MOTION#ED-2016-21

MOVED BY: Brian Stewart SECONDED BY: John Hall

"THAT, the agenda be approved as presented."

ADOPTED

5. CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS

i. CP Rail Negotiations Update

Janet Bradley, Lawyer, Borden Ladner Gervais

MOTION#ED-2016-22

MOVED BY: Gail Code SECONDED BY: Aubrey Churchill

"THAT, Committee move in camera at 5:16 p.m. to address a matter

pertaining to a proposed or pending acquisition or dispersion of land by the municipal or local board;

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AND THAT K. Greaves, CAO, L. Drynan, Deputy Clerk, and J.

Bradley, Lawyer for Borden Ladner Gervais remain in the room."

ADOPTED

MOTION#ED-2016-23

MOVED BY: Keith Kerr SECONDED BY: Klaas Van Der Meer

"THAT, Council return to regular session at 6:34 p.m."

ADOPTED

The Chair rose and reported that Committee received legal advice with respect to the CP Rail purchase.

6. DELEGATIONS (10 MINUTES)

i. Overview of EOTA - DEFERRED UNTIL APRIL 13

Cindy Cassidy

ii. Project Partnership

Amy Hogue, Executive Director of LCTA

Ms. Hogue gave a PowerPoint Presentation -please see

attached.

S. McLaughlin inquired whether anyone has investigated the option of brewery tours as a tourism and economic

development initiative in Lanark County. L. Antonakos noted that this initiative is being undertaken in Carleton

Place, encompassing all local breweries.

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7. PRESENTATIONS

i. Proposed Economic Development Service Delivery Agreement

(Lanark County/Valley Heartland)

Leslie Drynan, Deputy Clerk

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8. COMMUNICATIONS

i. Lanark Federation of Agriculture: Lanark Federation of Agriculture

75th Anniversary

MOTION#ED-2016-24

MOVED BY: Louis Antonakos SECONDED BY: Gail Code

"THAT, the Economic Development recommend that Lanark County

support the request from the Lanark Federation of Agriculture."

ADOPTED

ii. Ontario Farmland Trust: 2016 Farmland Forum

MOTION#ED-2016-25

MOVED BY: Gail Code SECONDED BY: Aubrey Churchill

"THAT, the communications for the March Economic Development

Committee meeting be received as information."

ADOPTED

9. CONSENT REPORTS

i. REPORT #PD-06-2016 PLANNING DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

REPORT

MOTION#ED-2016-26

MOVED BY: Brian Stewart SECONDED BY: Klaas Van Der Meer

"THAT, the recommendations contained in the following Consent

Reports for the March Economic Development Committee meeting be

approved:

Report #PD-06-2016 Planning Department Information Report."

ADOPTED

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10. DISCUSSION REPORTS

i. REPORT #PD-03-2016 KING'S CREEK SUBDIVISION 09-

T-15001

Planning Consultant, Kevin Mooder

This report is to recommend draft plan approval of a 63 unit subdivision accessed by three internal streets

connecting to Richmond Road. The approval includes future development on Blocks 67 and 68, provided

additional planning approvals, additional meadow marsh

boundary delineation and flood risk analysis have been completed to determine the suitability of the Blocks for

development.

Mr. Mooder gave a PowerPoint Presentation - please see

attached.

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MOTION#ED-2016-27

MOVED BY: Louis Antonakos SECONDED BY: Jerry Flynn

"THAT, the Economic Development Committee recommend to

County Council that application for draft plan of subdivision in the Township of Beckwith, King's Creek Subdivision 09-T-15001 be given

draft plan approval and the draft plan be subject to the conditions and notes recommended by the County Planning Consultant in his

Technical Report - Recommended Draft Conditions of Approval, attached as Attachment "B";

AND THAT, draft plan approval applies to E 1/2 Lt 24 Con 3

Beckwith; W 1/2 Lt 24 Con 3 Beckwith except Pt 1, 2, 3 27R2261, Pt 1 & 2 27R997, Pt 1 & 2 27R4092, Pt 1 27R5087, Pt 19 27R997,

Beckwith Township, comprising of 63 lots for single detached dwelling units, 3 blocks for trails and 2 future development blocks;

AND THAT, draft plan approval be granted for a period of three (3) years, after which, if the plan has not been registered, this approval

shall lapse."

ADOPTED

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ii. REPORT #PD-07-2016 MISSISSIPPI MILLS COMMUNITY OFFICIAL

PLAN AMENDMENT (COPA) NO. 14

Planning Consultant, David Krajaefski

The purpose of this report is to recommend approval of Community

Official Plan Amendment (COPA) No. 14 for the Municipality of

Mississippi Mills Community Official Plan, File No. 0931-OP-15003 - Kerry.

MOTION#ED-2016-28

MOVED BY: Keith Kerr SECONDED BY: Brian Stewart

"THAT, the Economic Development Committee recommend to

County Council that Community Official Plan Amendment No. 14 for the Municipality of Mississippi Mills, File No. 0931-OP-15003 - Kerry,

adopted by the Council for the Municipality of Mississippi Mills on March 3, 2016 by By-law No. 16-19, be approved;

AND THAT, this recommendation be brought before County Council

following receipt of the application fee and third party fees as outlined in By-law No. 2013-45 for the County of Lanark - Tariff of Fees."

ADOPTED

iii. REPORT #T-04-2016 150TH CELEBRATION OF LANARK COUNTY IN

2016

Tourism Manager, Marie White

The purpose of this report is to discuss options to acknowledge and

celebrate the 150th anniversary of Lanark County in 2016.

Councillor K. Kerr offered to supply a cake for opening ceremonies at

the Harvest Festival.

MOTION#ED-2016-29

MOVED BY: Aubrey Churchill SECONDED BY: Gail Code

"THAT, the 150th celebration of Lanark County be celebrated

through promotional activities of the tourism department in 2016, at a cost of up to $150."

ADOPTED

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iv. REPORT #T-05-2016 OUT-OF-PROVINCE TRAVEL APPROVAL

Tourism Manager, Marie White

This report is in accordance with Lanark County's Travel Management Policy, Section 8.2, which states prior approval is

required by County Council for staff to travel outside of the province.

The purpose is to request approval for the Tourism Manager to travel out-of-province in order to attend the annual meeting and

conference of the Travel Media Association of Canada (TMAC) to be held in Nova Scotia, June 22 to 25, 2016.

MOTION#ED-2016-30

MOVED BY: Louis Antonakos SECONDED BY: Gail Code

"THAT, out-of-province travel is approved for the Tourism Manager

to attend the annual meeting and conference of the Travel Media Association of Canada in Nova Scotia, June 22 to June 25, 2016."

ADOPTED

11. DEFERRED REPORTS

None

12. VERBAL REPORTS

i. Report of the Valley Heartland Community Futures

Development Corporation (verbal)

Councillor Jane Torrance

J. Torrance reviewed the draft job description and the EODP Community Innovation funding allocations - please

see attached.

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MOTION#ED-2016-31

MOVED BY: Keith Kerr SECONDED BY: John Fenik

"THAT, the Report of the Valley Heartland Community Futures Development Corporation (verbal) be received as information."

ADOPTED

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ii. Report of the Lanark County Municipal Trails Corporation (LCMTC)

(verbal)

Councillor Jerry Flynn

No Report.

iii. Report of the Eastern Ontario Trails Alliance (EOTA) (verbal)

Councillor Brian Stewart

No Report.

iv. Report of the Mazinaw-Lanark Forest Management Committee

(verbal)

Councillor John Hall

No Report.

v. Report of the Algonquin Land Claim Negotiating Committee (verbal)

Councillor Shaun McLaughlin

No Report.

vi. CP/OVR Update

Warden Gail Code

No Report.

vii. Report of the Community Forest Working Group

Councillor Richard Kidd/Shaun McLaughlin

No Report.

viii. Report of the Agriculture Advisory Working Group

Councillor Bill Dobson/Richard Kidd

No Report.

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ix. Rideau Corridor Landscape Strategy Update

Mary Kirkham, Planning Administrator

MOTION#ED-2016-32

MOVED BY: Aubrey Churchill SECONDED BY: John Fenik

"THAT, the Rideau Corridor Landscape Strategy Update be received

as information."

ADOPTED

13. NEW/OTHER BUSINESS

i. Proposed Economic Development Service Delivery Agreement

(Lanark County/Valley Heartland)

MOTION#ED-2016-33

MOVED BY: Richard Kidd SECONDED BY: Klaas Van Der Meer

"THAT, the Proposed Economic Development Service Delivery Agreement between Lanark County and Valley Heartland Community

Futures Development Corporation be accepted as presented;

AND THAT, the Deputy Clerk to authorized to prepare the Service Delivery Agreement by-law, to be brought forward at the April 13,

2016 County Council meeting for consideration;

AND THAT, staff be authorized to enroll in the Food Sector of

Ontario East Economic Development Target Sector for 2016."

ADOPTED

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ii. Planning Review

CAO, Kurt Greaves

K. Greaves explained that the consultants presented the draft findings and staff are recommending that a Special Economic

Development meeting be held on April 20, 2016 to review the

Planning Report and review the CP Rail negotiation documents.

MOTION#ED-2016-34

MOVED BY: Keith Kerr SECONDED BY: Richard Kidd

"THAT, a Special Economic Development Committee meeting be held on April 20, 2016.

ADOPTED

14. ADJOURNMENT

The Committee adjourned at 7:37 p.m. on motion by Councillors K.

Kerr and J. Fenik.

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Lanark County Tourism AssociationReport 2016

Our Board

Lanark County Tourism Association Board Members 2015

• Bob Mingie (representing Lanark Highlands)

• Jackie Kavanagh (representing Carleton Place Chamber and Town of Carleton Place)

• Ray Thompson (representing Thompsontown Maple Products and the Maple Syrup Producers Association)

• Cheryl Nash (representing ecoPerth)

• Crystal Brown (representing Baitcasters)

• Diana LaChapelle (representing Lachapelle Antiques and Almonte Antique Market)

• Jill Campbell (representing Perth Chamber of Commerce *resigned late fall)

• Kyle Woods (representing The Masonry)

• Amber Coville (representing Smiths Falls)

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Our Staff

Background:

• Freelance writer/journalist

• Work has appeared in EMC, Ottawa Citizen, Sun Media, Cottage Life Magazine, Small Farm Canada

• Coordinator Smiths Falls BIA

• Event organizer:

• Founder Healthy Living Festival Smiths Falls (4 years)

• Organizer Fallbrook Community Association Canada Day (8 years)

• Technical Writer

• Business Plans, funding proposals, grant applications, reports, market assessments, manuals

• Professional photographer

• Copywriter

• Websites, print materials

LCTA –The Voice of Tourism in Lanark County

LCTA’s goal is to become the voice of the tourism industry in Lanark County, to represent our members and provide a collective voice to promote their interests to Lanark County and the province.

LCTA strives to leverage industry networks, resources and training for members and to provide a voice at the regional and provincial levels. We also present cost‐saving opportunities to members through group advertising initiatives.

WE ARE STRONGER TOGETHER. EVERY MEMBER COUNTS.

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Lanark County Tourism Looking Back to 2015

Ottawa Travel & Tourism Show 2015LCTA hosted a booth at the Ottawa Travel & Tourism Show, an annual event that sees more than 18,000 participate in the show over a two‐day span.

LCTA members and Lanark County were contributors to the success of this event.

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Lanark County Cycling MapIn partnership with Lanark County Tourism and Ontario Highlands Tourism Organization, LCTA coordinated the production of the Lanark County cycling map. The cycling map will be in circulation until 2019.

Cycling Map Distribution

Over 3,000 copies distributed in Ottawa and

Lanark County

Distribution of maps this spring throughout Ottawa and Kingston region as well as local Visitor Info

Centres and shops

Promoted Ontario by Bike to get local businesses registered and promote cycle tourism across the

county

Plan for enhanced distribution of maps through Visitor Info

Centres

Map available at key online cycling and tourism sites

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LCTA Made Important ConnectionsLCTA focused on building a strong membership base in 2015.

LCTA representative engaged with OHTO tourism partner through participation at the board level.

Supported Maple WeekendLCTA provided financial and networking support for Maple Weekend. LCTA supported allowed for increased presence on radio, TV and in print.

Specifically LCTA was instrumental in securing air time on CJOH News at Noon for a maple cooking demonstration.

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Looking AheadPlans for 2016

Ongoing Projects 2016

LCTA is currently working on a number of different projects:

• Created website at www.lcta.ca to become online portal for business and tourism promotion

• Working on rebranding, new logo development by David Bromley

• Working to expand membership base with a goal of 100 members

• Increasing member engagement through newsletter distribution and interaction

• Initiate collaboration workshops with a goal of extending tourism visits to Lanark County into multi‐day visits

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2016 Ottawa Travel & Tourism ShowThis year’s event will include a focus on the Food and Drink theme in Lanark County.

LCTA Member Cooking Demonstrations

Brewery and Distillery Member Presence

Regional RepresentationThe Ottawa Travel & Tourism Show will showcase Food and Beverage related LCTA members from across the region.

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Chef Roger WeldonFrom Generations Inn, Beckwith Township

Perth Brewery

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Stalwart BreweryCarleton Place

Cartwright SpringsPakenham

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Customer Service WorkshopApril 14, 2016

Professional Development Workshop

Thursday, April 14, 2016

Session One: Are you delivering Good Customer Service? (Ontario Highlands Tourism Organization)

Session Two: Turning Good Customer Service into a Great Customer Experience (Tracy Lamb, Mopani Communications)

Session Three: Dealing with Difficult People (TrevourStrudwick, Insight Studios)

Upcoming Projects

Annual General Meeting will be held in April 2016.

LCTA is exploring a number of different ideas for a joint project partnering with Lanark County Tourism and Ontario Highlands Tourism Association.

Continued support from Lanark County Council is not only appreciated, it is essential to the future of the LCTA.

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TECHNICAL REPORTKING’S CREEK SUBDIVISION

APPLICANT: Thomas Cavanagh Construction Ltd.MUNICIPALITY: Township of BeckwithFILE NO.: 09-T-15001Jp2g PROJECT NO.: 2133132I

Prepared for the County of LanarkPrepared by: Jp2g Consultants Inc.

March 23, 2016

SITE LOCATION AND SETTING

• A 47.7 ha (118 acre) parcel located in Part Lot 24, Concession 3, Township of Beckwith

• In Prospect access from Richmond Road (County Rd 10)

• Vacant lands, woodlands, meadow and wetland, bisected by King’s Creek

• Located in an area of existing rural residential subdivisions

• Undefined 1:100 flood elevation on King’s Creek

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SUBDIVISION PROPOSAL

• 63 rural residential lots ranging in size from 0.41 to 4.7 ha with road lot frontage of 45.1m to 127.5m

• Blocks 64, 65 and 66 trails• Block 67 potential 7 lots subject to flood risk analysis and a 30m

setback from wetland• Block 68 potential 3 lots subject to flood and wetland analysis, or

future plan of subdivision• Individual wells and subsurface sewage disposal systems. • On-site stormwater management controls, directing the majority of

surface water runoff to King’s Creek, some flow to County Road 10

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BACKGROUND INFORMATION

• April 10, 2015 application filed and deemed complete May 5, 2015

• May 5, 2015 circulation to the Township and review agencies

• June 15, 2015 Public Meeting held by Township of Beckwith

• August 31, 2015 Jp2g filed Status Report with the Applicant

• October 23, 2015 revised Plan of Subdivision application filed

• November 2, 2015 RVCA filed conditions

• December 19, 2015 Township filed conditions

• March 8, 2015 revised Plan of Subdivision

• March 9, 2015 RVCA revised Conditions

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PLANNING REVIEW

• The development proposal is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, 2014

• The plan of subdivision has been reviewed in consideration of Section 51 (24) of the Planning Act

• Designated Community Development Area on Schedule A of the Official Plan, the Application addressed technical policy requirements

• Blocks 67 and 68 in holding zone only lifted after technical study

• The Application was subject to agency and public review

• The Township recommended the subdivision be approved subject to conditions

Public Comments

• No Public Attended the Public Meeting

Agency Comments

• County Public Works – intersection improvements

• MNRF – require additional species at risk surveys and Butternut tree permitting

approvals

• RVCA – require wetland limit survey and application of 30m setback, and flood

risk analysis

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KING’S CREEK SUBDIVISIONRECOMMENDED CONDITIONS OF DRAFT APPROVAL

• GENERAL (1-8)

• PARKLAND (9)

• ZONING (10-12)

• BLOCKS 67 AND 68 (13-14)

• SERVICING – GENERAL (15-18)

• OFFER OF PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENTS(19)

• STORMWATE MANAGMENET (20)

• RIDEAU VALLEY CONSERVATION AUTHORITY (21-36)

• LEEDS GRENVILLE AND LANARK DISTRICT HEALTH UNIT (37)

• LANARK COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT (38-51)

• BELL CANADA (52)

• CANADA POST (53)

• NATURAL HERITAGE FEATURES (54)

• SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT (55)

• CLEARANCE OF CONDITIONS (56-61)

• NOTES TO DRAFT APPROVAL

RECOMMENDATIONThat the County of Lanark grant Draft Approval to the King’s Creek Plan of Subdivision File No. 09-T-15001 subject to the conditions listed in Appendix 1 of the Technical Report.

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Valley Heartland Regional Economic Development Officer (REDO)

Position Description

One‐Year Renewable Part‐time Contract (3 days/week)

Reporting to the Board of Directors and the Operations Manager of Valley Heartland (VH), the Valley

Heartland Regional Economic Development Officer (REDO) will:

Promote VH as the leader in economic development in Lanark and North Leeds and the source

of economic development support through its loans and grants programs, business counselling,

and networking opportunities

As an employee of VH, act as the Community Economic Development Officer for Lanark County

and municipalities throughout the Valley Heartland CFDC catchment area (Lanark County and

North Leeds)

Working with Lanark County:

o develop and implement an Economic Development strategy around food, including the

identification of goals, and an evaluation plan to determine measurable outcomes and

identify how the strategy can relate to regional tourism

o develop and implement an annual Work Plan and budget based on priorities identified

by the County and Valley Heartland

o participate in the regular County budget process as needed to identify annual priorities

o develop partnerships to assist in compiling and providing links to investment information for publication on the Lanark County website (www.LanarkCounty.ca) Economic Development page (maintained by County Staff), including production of an informative brochure.

Coordinate regular economic development meetings which bring municipal staff and key

stakeholders together for the purpose of networking, sharing best practices, building capacity

and for identifying and developing, where the opportunity arises, regional collaborative projects

and initiatives aimed at spurring growth and development (these projects may be strategic,

multi‐year projects with measurable outcomes)

Provide leadership through broad community involvement which promotes the economic well‐

being of the communities and Lanark and North Leeds regions

Be the catalyst for economic development to attract business in support of economic

development strategies of Counties and municipalities in the service area

Develop and provide consultations, reports, and interpretations of social, economic,

demographic and community data to assist in regional and municipal planning and promotion

Ensure that all economic development and strategic plans respect any existing community

planning documents

Develop and implement effective local and regional business retention and expansion programs

Facilitate connections between businesses and business support programs

Develop and implement business attraction initiatives, including generating, contacting and

pursuing business leads; conducting company prospect research; meeting with business owners

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and senior managers to present and promote the region as an investment destination for

location and expansion

Develop materials for promotion, such as business directories, brochures, community profiles,

websites, and social media information; develop measurement metrics for tracking the

effectiveness of such materials in use and monitor performance

Plan, coordinate, promote and deliver economic development‐related events including

seminars, economic forums, etc.

Coordinate and lead major Sector Summit/Conference opportunities to spur development in

identified priority sectors (conferences may be offered in partnership with regional, municipal or

provincial summits) which respond to an expressed need/industry trends

Coordinate monthly and/or annual meetings, provide in‐person consultations, and act as a

community resource for municipalities, regions, and companies

Actively provide information (including participation from local municipal staff) to Ontario Ministry representatives and Ontario East Economic Development regarding business investment opportunities or business development opportunities (i.e. vacant properties, businesses for sale, other economic assets) for inclusion into programs and listings sought by investors.

Assess and develop an inventory of sites for business location and respond to enquiries from

businesses with information on sites, zoning, official planning documents, development charges,

taxes, and local conditions for business operation and growth

Provides site selection assistance, relocation assistance, promote workforce incentives, and support new start‐ups, innovation and business development

Provide tours to prospects of potential sites for location or expansion

Provide guidance in accessing provincial and federal programs. Monitor grant and funding

opportunities or partnerships to further economic development goals and initiatives. Prepare

applications for program of value to the County for economic development initiatives

Liaise with government departments to keep up to date on governmental directions and/or

changes in policy affecting businesses (e.g., Revenue Canada, Agriculture, Service Canada,

Industry Canada, Ontario Ministries)

Liaise with local and regional business organizations

Attend relevant conferences, seminars, and workshops; promote and pursue business

opportunities

Monitor expenditures and control costs to keep within the allocated budget for all activities

Provide monthly reports to the Board of Valley Heartland and Local Councils as needed, on

activities, outcomes, and key performance metrics regarding initiatives.

Education, Skills and Experience Qualifications:

Economic development experience (minimum 3 years)

Degree or Diploma training in economic development and/or business, entrepreneurship

A broad general knowledge of business and government

Good understanding of finance and budgeting

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A strong knowledge of the economy of Lanark and North Leeds and the ability to do research on

regional needs and business opportunities

Ability to handle a variety of projects and tasks and meet deadlines for deliverables

Excellent communication and computer skills

Excellent problem solving and creativity capabilities

Ability to work independently with good time and project management skills

Positive, optimistic attitude and ability to work harmoniously with others

Self‐motivated and goal‐oriented

Strong public speaking skills, ability to speak well and present ideas effectively in public forums,

business and council meetings

Strong writing skills, including ability to develop media releases, grant applications, promotional

materials

Ability to gather information from diverse sources about community needs and resources and

use to develop strategic plans for development and growth

Ability to work in a positive collaborative way with diverse others, including government officials

and businesses

Ability to work effectively and discretely with municipal staff, Members of County Council, and

the public

Sound judgment, discretion, and credibility

Ability to give advice to businesses, County Council, and municipalities

Ability to act as a facilitator, good listening skills, creative problem solving, positive in making

change happen

Ability to lead and inspire confidence in delivering on action plans

Comfortable working in rural and small communities; able to be involved and engage with

people in the communities

Flexible in work hours, able to attend evening meetings, weekend events

Ability to use MS Office applications, including database software

Holds a valid driving licence and has access to a vehicle

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Budget: 275,000.00$

Project ID Organization Rec'd $ Requested $Approved $ Disbursed $ Leverage $ Total Notes CA Signed End dateBD-2015-01 The Merry Blueberry Feb 3-15 13,780$ 13,750$ 13,750.00$ 16,226$ 29,976$ Complete Oct 31-15BD-2015-02 Thermal Logic Spray Insulation Feb 3-15 989$ -$ WithdrawnBD-2015-03 Newgate 180 Addiction Solutions Feb 4-15 35,000$ 12,500$ 12,500.00$ 12,500$ 25,000$ Complete Jan 31-16BD-2015-04 Almonte Fitness Ctre Feb 19-15 12,680$ WithdrawnBD-2015-05 Wonton Crunch Feb 25-15 125,000$ 35,000$ 34,982.40$ 34,982$ 69,982$ Complete Aug 31-15BD-2015-06 Images Inter Alia Feb 26-15 2,847$ 2,847$ 2,802.05$ 2,802$ 5,649$ Complete Jul 31-15BD-2015-07 Milkhouse Farm & Dairy Feb 26-15 9,460$ 5,000$ 5,000.00$ 6,417$ 11,417$ P-14-003 Jul 31-15BD-2015-08 Cartwright Springs Brewery Feb 27-15 71,790$ 20,000$ 20,000.00$ 20,507$ 40,507$ Complete Dec 31-15BD-2015-09 Stonefields Heritage Farm Inc Mar 9-15 15,000$ 7,500$ 7,500.00$ 22,500$ 30,000$ Complete Aug 31-15BD-2015-10 Chaiya Décor Ltd Mar 10-15 3,000$ 3,000$ 2,779.16$ 2,779$ 5,779$ Complete Aug 31-15BD-2015-11 Bill Fisher Electric Mar 16-15 50,000$ 10,000$ 10,000.80$ 10,000$ 20,000$ Complete Sep 30-15BD-2015-12 Blueberry Creek Veterinary Mar 16-15 18,490$ 7,500$ 7,500.00$ 8,000$ 15,500$ Complete Dec 31-15BD-2015-13 AED Authority Mar 17-15 9,500$ 5,000$ 5,000.00$ 5,008$ 10,008$ Complete Jul 31-15BD-2015-14 Sport Systems Canada Inc Mar 17-15 62,500$ 25,000$ 8,342.64$ 8,343$ 33,343$ Complete Aug 31-15BD-2015-15 Arklan Environmental Mar 19-15 167,500$ 20,000$ 20,000.00$ 35,385$ 55,385$ Complete Dec 31-15BD-2015-16 GH Metals Mar 20-15 49,128$ 25,000$ 11,071.59$ 11,072$ 22,143$ Complete Dec 31-15BD-2015-17 PLP Technologies Mar 23-15 17,100$ 15,000$ 9,746.72$ 9,747$ 24,747$ Complete Dec 31-15BD-2015-18 EMSEC Mar 23-15 23,000$ 20,000$ 5,786.40$ 5,786$ 25,786$ Complete Dec 31-15BD-2015-19 Scheuerman Winery Mar 16-15 25,000$ 25,000$ 25,000.00$ 45,345$ 70,345$ Complete Dec 31-15BD-2015-20 Gibson Timber Frames Mar 27-15 5,950$ 5,000$ 5,000$ Withdrawn Dec 31-15BD-2015-21 SweetCheeks Kitchen Mar 30-15 1,775$ 1,775$ 710.75$ 711$ 2,486$ Complete Dec 31-15BD-2015-22 Hewitt Tool Engineering Inc Mar 30-15 100,000$ 20,000$ 19,105.56$ 19,106$ 39,106$ Complete Dec 31-15BD-2015-23 Mahogany Salon & Spa Mar 26-15 6,000$ 3,000$ 3,000.00$ 6,275$ 9,275$ Complete Dec 31-15BD-2015-24 Garden Oasis Mar 26-15 6,657$ -$ Declined Dec 31-15BD-2015-25 BodiBoost Clinic Apr 1-15 57,462$ -$ Declined Dec 31-15BD-2015-26 Circa 1894 Day Spa Apr 17-15 19,795$ -$ Declined Dec 31-15BD-2015-27 TAG Gallipeau Mar 30-15 100,000$ 8,000$ 8,000.00$ 8,093$ 16,093$ Complete Dec 31-15BD-2015-28 PrototypeD Team Inc. Apr 22-15 23,847$ 5,800$ 5,800.00$ 6,362$ 12,162$ Complete BD-2015-29 MemPore Corporation Apr 22-15 10,000$ 5,000$ 5,000.00$ 6,813$ 11,813$ Complete BD-2015-30 Classic Theatre Festival Apr 27-15 8,500$ -$ DeclinedBD-2015-31 Birtee Golf Apr 27-15 12,000$ -$ DeclinedBD-2015-32 Kilmarnock Enterprise Apr 29-15 84,375$ 8,000$ 8,000.00$ 111,504$ 119,504$ Complete BD-2015-33 Main St Bistro Apr 29-15 3,191$ -$ DeclinedBD-2015-34 Equator Coffee Apr 29-15 17,793$ 4,000$ 4,000.00$ 7,231$ 11,231$ Complete BD-2015-35 VersaTile Apr 29-15 90,000$ -$ DeclinedBD-2015-36 Westport Bamboo Co Apr 30-15 4,442$ -$ DeclinedBD-2015-37 Purest May 1-15 43,000$ 7,861$ 4,495.24$ 45,800$ 53,661$ Complete BD-2015-38 Fulton's Pancake House May 1-15 23,083$ -$ DeclinedBD-2015-39 Little Rock Farm May 1-15 7,000$ 3,500$ 3,500.00$ 4,865$ 8,365$ Complete BD-2015-40 Funny Duck Farms May 1-15 4,600$ DeclinedBD-2015-41 Williamson Landscaping May 4-15 5,000$ 5,000$ 5,000.00$ 12,026$ 17,026$ CompleteBD-2015-42 Images Inter Alia Aug 28-15 4,297$ 4,297$ 4,297.50$ 4,297$ 8,594$ BD-2015-43 Perth Physiotherapy Sept 19-15 12,565$ 5,000$ 5,000.00$ 10,277$ 15,277$ CompleteBD-2015-44 Willows Agriservices Ltd. Oct 2-15 100,000$ -$ Declined

BD-2015-45 Blueberry Creek Veterinary Nov 2-15 6,000$ 6,000$ 4,044.74$ 4,045$ 10,045$ CompleteBD-2015-46 Smiths Falls Bookbinding Nov 4-15 1,850$ 1,000$ 925.00$ 925$ 1,925$ CompleteBD-2015-47 Maxx Communications Nov 30-15 2,500$ -$ DeclinedBD-2015-48 Almonte Hearing Aid Clinic Dec 1-15 44,500$ 6,000$ 6,000.00$ 6,148$ 12,148$ CompleteBD-2015-49 Top Shelf Distillers Inc. Dec 1-15 3,405$ 3,405$ 3,404.50$ 3,405$ 6,810$ CompleteBD-2015-50 Stonefields Heritage Farm Inc Dec 3-15 15,000$ 43,516$ 58,993.39$ 66,912$ 110,428$

Totals Projects 41 1,346,235$ 329,033$ 351,038.44$ 486,184$ 801,289$

41 Uncommitte (54,033.00)$ #approved 29 Funds

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Project ID Organization Date Rec'd $ Requested $ Approved $ Disbursed $ Leveraged $ Total Notes CA Signed End dateCI-2015-01 Big Brothers Big Sisters Feb 27-15 4,500.00$ 4,500.00$ 3,187.50$ 6,188$ 10,688.00$ Complete Dec 31-15CI-2015-02 Crowns of Life Mar 3-15 6,627.00$ 6,627.00$ 6,615.53$ 6,614$ 13,241.32$ Complete Jul 31-15CI-2015-03 Open Doors Mar 11-15 14,950.00$ 14,950.00$ 14,950.00$ 44,212$ 59,162.00$ Complete Sep 30-15CI-2014-27 VH - Excelerator Oct 16-14 91,390.00$ 91,390$ 70,780.43$ 72,236$ 163,626.46$ Complete n/a Mar 31-16CI-2015-04 The HUB Apr 22-15 50,000.00$ -$ DeclinedCI-2015-05 SFGCC Apr 27-15 11,500.00$ 3,500$ 3,428.10$ 3,428$ 6,928$ Complete CI-2015-06 Municipality of North Grenvil Oct 1-15 112,500.00$ -$ DeclinedCI-2015-07 Perth Chamber Nov 30-15 13,500.00$ -$ Declined

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Totals Projects 8 304,967$ 120,967$ 98,961.56$ 132,679$ 253,645.88$ -$ -$

8 Uncommitted $54,033.00#approved 5 Funds

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