The
meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m.
Jim Gragtmans
in the Chair.
Declarations of Pecuniary Interest
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Moved
by Mayor Van Bynen
Seconded
by Jackie Playter
THAT
the Economic Development Advisory Committee Minutes of October 17, 2013 be approved.
Carried
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4.
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Post-Secondary
Update and Facilitated Discussion
Regional
Councillor Taylor provided a verbal update on the progress of the
Post-Secondary Working Group and background information on the proposed
plans, site and associated timelines. He introduced Jackie Schach, Delta
Consulting Group, who provided a PowerPoint presentation on the current
post-secondary plans and next steps in the process.
Discussion
ensued regarding the proposal process, campus location and strategic
partnership opportunities.
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Regional Councillor Taylor left the meeting at 6:22
p.m.
5.
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NEDAC/Council
Workshop January 16, 2014: Update on Outcomes
The
Economic Development Officer distributed the broadband strategy summary
prepared by Susan Chase, Director of Information Technology. No pole space
is available therefore alternative options including use of underground
fibre or seeking out empty conduit on Davis Drive must be explored. An
economic impact assessment will be completed and a meeting with the service
providers will occur in order to determine if competitive pricing can be
obtained. Discussion ensued regarding publically owned broadband as an
alternative to entering into an agreement with a private internet service
provider and cost management measures.
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6.
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Community
Collaborative Ecosystem – Funding Model
The
Chair advised that the Community Collaborative Ecosystem (CCE) has
established a group and have been meeting twice per month. He summarized
the four main projects that the group has been working on. Discussion
ensued regarding the evolution of the CCE, potential funding models for the
first year and subsequent years in order to maximize the success of the
program.
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Donna Fevreau left the meeting at 6:55 p.m.
Paul Mondator left the meeting at 7:05 p.m.
a)
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The
Economic Development Officer advised that CreateIT at Southlake incubator
is moving forward. Discussion ensued regarding blending the CreateIT
project with the CCE venture.
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Adjournment
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Quorum
was lost at 6:55 p.m.
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