Economic Development Advisory Committee

That the agenda be approved as printed.

That the minutes of the Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting dated October 17, 2022 be adopted as presented.

Whereas the present Buckhorn gateway sign is in such a state of disrepair that it cannot be refurbished, and Whereas EDAC set aside $10,000.00 of its approved budget in 2021 for the purpose of a replacement gateway sign for the hamlet of Buckhorn, and Whereas those funds could be insufficient to provide an equal quality of sign, Therefore be it resolved, that the EDAC request Council to direct staff to seek and apply for 50-50 government funding to increase the amount to $20,000.00 and/or set aside an additional $10,000.00 for new gateway signs in Buckhorn; and further That EDAC request Council to direct staff to proceed with a procurement to replicate the current Buckhorn gateway sign or replace the Buckhorn gateway sign including new design proposals.

That EDAC request staff to advise the consultant that it has reviewed the Trent Lakes Economic Development, Tourism and Recovery Final Draft Strategic Plan and support it as presented.

That EDAC receive and endorse the 2022/2023 Work Plan - Transitional Period document as presented by the Chair.

That EDAC request Council to direct staff to prepare a draft policy regarding the acquisition, maintenance and dispersal of property for the Municipality; and further That the draft policy be developed with input from the Economic Development and Marketing Coordinator; and further That the draft policy be reviewed by EDAC prior to being presented to Council by end of 2023, if possible.

That the Economic Development Advisory Committee adjourn at 9:18 a.m.