Economic Development Committee

pass a Resolution that: The Economic Development Committee adopt the Agenda as presented.

To pass a Resolution that: The Economic Development Committee acknowledge the presentation by Jordan Hawn of Hawn Consulting regarding the Village Vision for the community of Elgin.

pass a resolution that: The Economic Development Committee acknowledges the staff report "Rideau Lakes Business Recognition Program - Proposed Changes; WHEREAS the "Business Innovation Award" will be changed to the "Small Business Award" in order to highlight businesses with under 5 employees and Home Based businesses in Rideau Lakes; NOW THEREFORE the Economic Development Committee accepts the revised Business Recognition Program as amended.

To pass a Resolution that: WHEREAS Council Res 01-2024 to rescind By-Law 2023-14 which established the Community Improvement Plan for Villages, and By-Law 2012-04 which established community improvement project areas; NOW THEREFORE, the Economic Development Committee recommends to Council that the Community Improvement Plan for Villages Program not be dissolved; And FURTHER recommends to Council that the CIP program be reviewed.

pass a Resolution that: This Committee approve the Economic Development Committee Meeting Minutes of December 4, 2023 as presented.

To pass a Resolution that: The Economic Development Committee acknowledge the discussion on the Action Listing.

pass a Resolution that: The Economic Development Committee acknowledges the Correspondence Item 11.1 Report: Former Maple Syrup Factory in Delta.

To pass a Resolution that: The Economic Development Committee acknowledge the report entitled, “Digital Content Strategy: Experience Rideau Lakes 2024 Content Calendar” as presented.

That the Economic Development Committee acknowledges this report; AND FURTHER recommends Option B and authorize Staff to submit an application to the Rural Economic Development Grant pending approval at the February 5 th Council meeting.

To pass a resolution that: The Economic Development Committee recommends to Council that Bell Mobility be called upon to upgrade cell service in the Elgin Area; and FURTHER recommends that the request be shared with Provincial MPP and EORN.

pass a Resolution that: The Economic Development Committee recommends to Council that a letter be written to Royal Bank of Canada RBC to express concern regarding the cutback in hours at the Portland Branch, and to request that the bank be open 5 days a week.

To pass a Resolution that: The Economic Development Committee adopt the Agenda as presented.

To pass a resolution that: The Economic Development Committee acknowledges the staff report "Rideau Lakes Business Recognition Program - Proposed Changes; WHEREAS the "Business Innovation Award" will be changed to the "Small Business Award" in order to highlight businesses with under 5 employees and Home Based businesses in Rideau Lakes; NOW THEREFORE the Economic Development Committee accepts the revised Business Recognition Program as amended.

To pass a Resolution that: This Committee approve the Economic Development Committee Meeting Minutes of December 4, 2023 as presented.

To pass a Resolution that: The Economic Development Committee acknowledges the Correspondence Item 11.1 Report: Former Maple Syrup Factory in Delta.

ECD Minutes, February 5, 2024 p. 12 To pass a Resolution that: The Economic Development Committee recommends to Council that a letter be written to Royal Bank of Canada RBC to express concern regarding the cutback in hours at the Portland Branch, and to request that the bank be open 5 days a week.