The Municipality of Dysart et al AGENDA Housing and Business Development Committee August 7, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. Council Chambers, Haliburton, Ontario Page 1. ADOPTION OF AGENDA 2. DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST 3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETING 2-4 4. DELEGATIONS Tammy Rea, Haliburton Media Arts Re: Video/Slideshow Initiative 5. ITEMS OF BUSINESS Current Municipal Housing & Business Development Initiatives 5 County of Haliburton Housing Study - Focus Group Discussion Questions Caboose - Info Centre 6 7-10 2013 Destination Guide Advertising Strategic Planning Worksheet 6. ADJOURNMENT AND NEXT MEETING DATE Tuesday, September 4, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. Page 1 of 10
Dysart et al Housing and Business Development Committee Minutes Tuesday, July 3, 2012 The Housing and Business Development Committee of the Corporation of Dysart et al convened a meeting on Tuesday, July 3, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. in the Dysart et al Council Chambers with the following in attendance: Members: Staff: Guest: Councillor Andrea Roberts, Chair Councillor Dennis Casey Harvey Bates Larry Dart Dale Walker Cheryl Coulson, Clerk Patricia Martin, Director of Planning & Development Carolyn Puterbough, Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs ADOPTION OF AGENDA Motion No. 12-21 Moved by: Harvey Bates Seconded by: Larry Dart Be it resolved that the agenda for the July 3, 2012 meeting of the Housing and Business Development Committee be approved as presented. CARRIED DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST None declared. ADOPTION OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETING Motion No. 12-22 Moved by: Larry Dart Seconded by: Harvey Bates Be it resolved that the minutes of the June 4, 2012 Housing and Business Development Committee meeting be adopted as circulated. CARRIED Page 2 of 10
DELEGATIONS Tammy Rea, Haliburton Media Arts Re: Video/Slideshow Initiative. Tammy Rae from Haliburton Media Arts did not attend the meeting. The Chair directed that she be invited to the August meeting. Carolyn Puterbough, Agriculture and Rural Economic Development Advisor, Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. Carolyn Puterbough, Agriculture and Rural Economic Development Advisor for OMAFRA was invited to the meeting to introduce herself and provide the Committee an overview of what Regional Economic Development programs and services the Ministry has to offer Municipalities, their BIAs and Committees. The Committee was very interested in some of the programs and felt it would be very beneficial to have an Open House in the fall to include members of the BIA and interested parties to discuss some of these programs. ITEMS OF BUSINESS Current Municipal Housing & Business Development Initiatives Nothing to report at this time. Housing Needs Survey - County and Municipal The Chair thanked the Committee for their cooperation in delaying the Housing Needs Survey until the County of Haliburton completed their study. Pat Martin noted that the Consultant for the County will be interviewing major stakeholders in the coming weeks which included municipal staff members and Harvey Bates from this Committee. Municipal Cultural Plan Pat Martin provided the Committee with an update of the Municipal Cultural Plan and reminded the Committee that the Open House would be held at 4:00 p.m. that day. She also noted the plan has sections that will affect the Committee and provide direction on future strategies and goals. New Member Appointment The Chair advised that Andy Campbell from the Halliburton Highlands Development Corporation was pleased to be invited to be a member of this Committee. Unfortunately, due to a previous commitment, he was unable to attend today's meeting. Motion No. 12-23 Moved by: Larry Dart Seconded by: Dale Walker Page 3 of 10
Be it resolved that the Housing and Business Development Committee recommends that Andy Campbell of the Haliburton Community Development Corporation be appointed a member of the Committee. CARRIED Strategic Planning Worksheet The Chair reviewed the strategic planning worksheet and concluded that the Committee was on track. ADJOURNMENT AND NEXT MEETING DATE Tuesday, August 7, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. Motion No. 12-24 Moved by: Larry Dart Seconded by: Dale Walker Be it resolved that the HBD Committee adjourn its July 3, 2012 meeting at 3:12 p.m. CARRIED Certified Correct Chairperson Clerk Page 4 of 10
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ongoing ongoing Municipality of Dysart et al 2012 Housing and Business Development Committee Strategic Planning Worksheet Updated June 21 st, 2012 Strategy Associated Tasks Partners/Person Responsible Property Continue to identify suitable Council/Committee Review properties for both housing and business development opportunities. Timelines Land Use Planning Review relationship between OP and Zoning by-law and housing and business development. Council/Committee/Patricia Current Housing Development Community Infrastructure Needs Community Engagement and Networking Monitor current housing development plans including Affordable Housing units. Make connections with real estate agencies and developers to learn about local experience. (invite to future meeting) Review existing development proposals with Committee as information to allow them to act as informed ambassadors for various projects. Recommend that Council initiate design considerations for future sewer expansion and upgrading needs. Look for land servicing opportunities to promote development including Industrial Park opportunities. Engage BIA, Chamber of Commerce, HCDC and County tourism as potential partners on an ongoing basis Affordable Housing Rd 21 Granite Cove Granite View Watercolours Council/Brian Nicholson/ASI (liaise with Environment and Green Energy Committee) Council/BIA/Chamber of Commerce/County Tourism/HCDC Fall 2012 Close Fall 2012 Unknown Ongoing agenda item BIA/HHCC Administrator attended May 2012 meeting. Make use of social media to engage public in processes. HCDC joining Committee July 2012 Business Attraction, Retention and Expansion Promote and market available space, determine why stores are closing, promote customer service training, etc. Examine what niche markets would Municipal staff (including parks and recreation and landfill) participated in Tourism Ambassador training through County marketing program. May 2012 Gordon Page 7 of 10
Farmers Market fit main street? (butcher/baker) Invite business sector representative as a delegation to discuss experience Proactive approach to attract franchises Promote Gift Registries Examine alternative retail opportunities such as internet sales. Monitor and Assess Market in Fall 2012 in Head Lake Park and provide support if necessary Harvey (e.g. Alan Gordon, Haliburton Forest, Pinestone, Patient News, etc.) Committee/Council delegation April 2012 Late Fall 2012 General Marketing Arrange hydro/washrooms before fall Review and summarize all advertising and marketing opportunities throughout the County. Prioritize print media spending. Identify partnerships with private sector (e.g. booth space at trade shows) Tamara/Ray Miscio portapotties purchased and will August 2012 be relocated to park after summer Committee County 2012 Destination Guide Cultural Plan Consider Marketing branding initiatives (flag, signs) Help make connection between arts and culture and the business community Cultural Plan Steering Committee/Patricia Participate in Public Meeting July 3, 2012 Monitor reports as they are released (they will be posted on webpage) Patricia Review recommendations and determine how they relate to work of this Committee. Committee Page 8 of 10
Support of Events or Marketing Tools Funding - set parameters for providing support fee for service - deliverables - Seed money up to $500 per project approved - Provide business and marketing knowledge support - Provide links to community partners for support and funding - Ensure reporting back of funded groups to assess OMAFRA invite Carolyn to meeting Committee/Council Summer 2012 Tamara July 2012 County Housing Study Dysart Housing Study Monitor funding opportunities in general that may apply to identified projects. Support County Housing Study -provide letter of support from Dysart Council to county council in making funding application Continue work on Dysart Residents Housing Survey through survey monkey using on line resources Amend Municipal survey to reflect results of County survey. Murray Survey process during summer 2012. Harvey/Tamara (June 2012 asked by County to consider holding off Municipal Study to avoid duplication and confusion) February 2012 provided support letter September 2012 draft May 2012 Committee and Council endorsed (on hold) Fall/Winter 2012 Video or Slide Show Create slide shows that could be played around town on digital displays (check sign by-law) Invite Haliburton Media Arts to a future meeting Tammy Rea Community Digital Arts Organizations (consider using part of LIF funding allocation in combination with committee budget if feasible) Ongoing invited to July 2012 meeting Website Provide input towards business development and housing components re: municipal website Requested photo submission by Committee members Tamara/Dale (discussed allocating funds towards graphic design needs, etc.) Web design initiated in house April 2012 - ongoing Page 9 of 10
Eye in the Sky Enter service contract with Halcom for twelve months for municipal banner on Eye in the Sky. Create banner for placement below webcam. Create regular marketing updates to post on webcam (acknowledge HCDC as well) Funded through LIF Halcom attended June meeting to detail contract terms. $1000 camera and axis video and $600 12 month service contract - Tamara *March 2012 submitted *April 2012 awarded $3190 *Committee Review May 2012 Council approval May 2012 County Economic Development Monitor municipal role changes as County moves out of economic development function Committee/Council/Tamara (attend County Tourism Town Hall and HCDC Day of Ideas) EDO retired April 2012 Tourism Focus continues Page 10 of 10