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Economic Development Advisory Committee
May 22, 2025
What was decided (9 motions)
9 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
THAT the May 22, 2025 Regular Meeting Agenda of the Economic Development Advisory Committee BE APPROVED as presented.
Moved by S. McMillan, seconded by J. Baribeau
Carried
THAT the Economic Development Advisory Committee SUPPORT a Monster Walk Event in Thames Centre.
Moved by D. Reiche, seconded by J. Baribeau
Carried
THAT the minutes of the Economic Development Advisory Committee Regular Meeting held on February 27, 2025 BE RECEIVED.
Moved by D. Reiche, seconded by S. McMillan
Carried
THAT Report No. C-EDAC-002-2025 BE RECEIVED for information; AND THAT the Regular Meeting of the Economic Development Advisory Committee on Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. BE RESCHEDULED to Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.
Moved by D. Reiche, seconded by S. McMillan
Carried
THAT the Thames Centre Council Resolution regarding U.S. Tariffs BE RECEIVED for information; AND THAT the Economic Development Advisory Committee RECOMMENDS that a letter be sent to the local MP and MPP on behalf of the Municipality detailing the impacts of tariffs in Thames Centre, including in the automotive industry; AND THAT this letter also be sent to the South Central Ontario Region Economic Development Corporation (SCOR EDC), Western Ontario Wardens Caucus (WOWC), Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO).
Moved by S. McMillan, seconded by D. Reiche
Carried
WHEREAS the County of Middlesex is no longer a member of the South Central Ontario Region Economic Development Corporation (SCOR EDC); AND WHEREAS the Economic Development Advisory Committee sees value in the Municipality of Thames Centre becoming a member of SCOR EDC; NOW THEREFORE the Economic Development Advisory Committee RECOMMENDS that the Municipality of Thames Centre join SCOR EDC at a approximate annual cost of $4,500 (no tax); AND THAT this membership BE INITIATED for the remainder of 2025 and onward and BE FUNDED from the “Memberships and Associations” budget line.
Moved by D. Reiche, seconded by S. McMillan
Carried
THAT the Economic Development Advisory Committee SUPPORT the Mayor hosting an Economic Roundtable event.
Moved by J. Iglesias, seconded by J. Baribeau
Carried
THAT the Economic Development Advisory Committee ADJOURN to Closed Session at 10:02 a.m. pursuant to: Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, in order to consider personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees.