Economic Development Committee Agenda

Monday, March 31, 2025 at 4:00 P.m. - 6:00 P.m.

Council Chambers

82133 Council Line

Goderich, ON N7A 3Y2

The Economic Development Committee will meet in the Council Chambers at 82133 Council Line, Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh.

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

Chair Glen McNeil will call the meeting to order.

2.

DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

3.

ADOPTION OF PREVIOUS MINUTES

• MOTION

  THAT the Minutes dated January 13, 2025 of the Economic Development Committee be adopted as circulated.

4.

BUSINESS OF THE COMMITTEE

4.1

Huron Chamber of Commerce - Colin Carmichael Executive Director

Mr. Carmichael, Executive Director of the Huron Chamber of Commerce will be in attendance to provide an information session to the Committee on the activities of the Chamber. 

STAFF COMMENTS: None. 

4.2

SLED and AcessSLED Programs

We have provided the Committee with the report prepared by Deputy Clerk / Communications Co-ordinator Kelly Thomson. 

STAFF COMMENTS: We seek your direction. 

4.3

Volunteer Recognition and Appreciation Awards

We have provided the Committee with the report prepared by Deputy Clerk / Communications Co-ordinator Kelly Thomson.

STAFF COMMENTS: That the Economic Development Committee reviews all applications and recommends nominees for awards for approval from Council.  

4.4

Ontario Express Bus -Transportation Servicing Huron County to London

At the time the agenda was published, Ontario Express Bus had not responded to multiple emails inquiring about a possible flag stop in the Township. It is unclear whether the route to Port Elgin is currently in service, as it was previously suspended due to low ridership, winter weather, and a shortage of drivers. At this time, there is no option to purchase a ticket for the route travelling through Huron County.

STAFF COMMENTS: None. 

4.5

Thrive Summit – April 14-15, 2025

The 2025 Huron County Thrive Summit is being held on April 14-15, 2025 at the Blyth Community Hall. 

STAFF COMMENTS: For your information purposes. 

4.6

Avon Maitland District School Board - Pathways Opportunity

We have provided the Committee with the correspondence received by AMDSB regarding an opportunity for the Township to collaborate with Brookside Public School. 

STAFF COMMENTS: None. 

5.

NEW BUSINESS

Items to be brought forward to a future meeting. 

6.

NEXT MEETING

The next scheduled meeting of the Economic Development Committee is on May 26, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. or at the call of the Chair.

7.

ADJOURNMENT

• MOTION

  THAT the Economic Development Committee does now adjourn to meet again on May 26, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. or at the Call of the Chair.