TOWN OF FORT FRANCES

AGENDA - November 25, 2019

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING

Committee Room and Council Chambers, Civic Centre

(Session No. 029) 5:30 PM

1.

Call to Order

2.

Non-agenda items identified to be considered later in this meeting, both in-camera and in open meeting.

3.

Disclosure of pecuniary interest and the general nature thereof.

4.

In-Camera:

4.1

A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board:  Central Avenue

4.2

A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board:  5th Street West

4.3

A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board:  McIrvine Road

5.

Public Session Resumes in Council Chambers:

6.

Council Reports on Board & Committee Activity:

6.1

Mayor June Caul - Verbal Update

Councillor Douglas Judson - Verbal Update

Councillor John McTaggart - Verbal Update

Councillor Rick Wiedenhoeft - Verbal Update

7.

Consent Agenda:

7.1

Deeming Application - 214, 216, 218, 220 Fifth Street West

- approval of this report will agree to the recommendation of the Planning and Development Executive Committee to approve the application to deem lots 214, 216, 218 and 220 Fifth Street West as one through by-law and that same by-law will be approved at a future meeting of Council.

7.2

Deeming By-Law Application - 655 First Street East

- approval of this report will agree to the recommendation of the Planning and Development Executive Committee to approve the application to deem lots to PCL 116-1 SEC M94; LT 116 PL M94 McIrvine; FORT FRANCES and PCL 117-1 SEC M94; LT 117 PL M94 MCIRVINE; FORT FRANCES as one lot of record known as 655 First Street East through by-law, and that same by-law will be approved at a future meeting of Council.

7.3

Ontario Good Roads Association (OGRA) 2020 Municipal Membership.

-approval of this report will agree to the recommendation of Administration and Finance Executive Committee to approve the Ontario Good Roads Association membership and pay the invoice for same in the amount of $1,037.01 as presented.

7.4

2020 User Fee - Administration and Finance.

- approval of this report will agree to the recommendation of the Administration and Finance Executive Committee to approve the Administration and Finance 2020 User Fees.

7.5

Crime Watch Canada - Wounded Warriors Sponsorship.

- approval of this report will agree to the recommendation of Administration and Finance Executive Committee to receive the request of Crime Watch Canada with no further action.

7.6

Establishing and Regulating By-Law No 58/18 - Amendment.

- approval of this report will agree to the recommendation of Administration and Finance Executive Committee to approve the report as presented further that an amending by-law revising item No. 12 under Schedule "B" of By-Law 58/18 be prepared for execution by the Mayor and Clerk on behalf of the Corporation.

7.7

2020 Emergency Services User Fees and Charges.

- approval of this report will agree to the recommendation of the Administration and Finance Executive Committee to approve the proposed 2020 user fees and charges as amended for the Emergency Services.

7.8

Amended Property Assessment Notice re: 237 8th Street West (2019).

- approval of this report will agree to the recommendation of the Administration and Finance Executive Committee to receive the Amended Property Assessment Notices for properties located at 237 8th Street West in Fort Frances for the 2019 taxation year as received from MPAC.

7.9

Request for Reconsideration - Minutes of Settlement (M.O.S.) re: 1015 Third Street East (2019).

- approval of this report will agree to the recommendation of the Administration and Finance Executive Committee to process the Minutes of Settlement for the property located at 1015 Third Street East as received.

7.10

Letter dated October 24, 2019 from M. Ahrens re: Student Safety and Legion Park Concerns.

- approval of this report will agree to the recommendation of the Operations and Facilities Executive Committee as laid out in the report.

7.11

Letter dated October 31, 2019 from D. Taylor and L. Sharp re: Sump Pump Discharge.

- approval of this report will agree to the recommendation of the Operations and Facilities Executive Committee to approve that the matter be considered closed and further that administration follow up on this situation in the spring.

7.12

Vianet Water Tower Antenna Lease Agreement Renewal.

- approval of this report will agree to the recommendation of the Operations and Facilities Executive Committee to enter into a renewal agreement with Vianet for antenna space on the Town's water tower for a period of 5 years, and further that Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement on behalf of the Corporation.

7.13

July 2019 Drinking Water Systems Monthly Summary Report.

- approval of this report will agree to the recommendation of the Operations and Facilities Executive Committee to accept the July 2019 Drinking Water Systems Monthly Summary Report prior to it being made available to the general public.

7.14

August 2019 Drinking Water Systems Monthly Summary Report.

- approval of this report will agree to the recommendation of the Operations and Facilities Executive Committee to accept the August 2019 Drinking Water Systems Monthly Summary Report prior to it being made available to the general public.

7.15

September 2019 Drinking Water Systems Monthly Summary Report.

- approval of this report will agree to the recommendation of the Operations and Facilities Executive Committee to accept the September 2019 Drinking Water Systems Monthly Summary Report prior to it being made available to the general public.

8.

Administration and Finance Division:

8.1

Councillor John McTaggart - OPP Annual Awards Presentation Travel Expense.

- approval of this report will agree to the recommendation of the Administration and Finance Executive Committee to approve the Travel Expense in the amount of $266.80 as submitted by Councillor John McTaggart for his attendance at the OPP Annual Awards Presentation in Kenora, on October 22, 2019.

8.2

BIA Tree Lighting Request.

- approval of this request will agree to the recommendation of Administration and Finance to approve the Tree Lighting Ceremony on November 30th, 2019 at the Canada Post Office, with Administration providing appropriate proof of insurance and further that Council be encouraged to attend.

9.

Information:

9.1

Open Letter respecting the Fort Frances Senior Centre Board

- this matter is currently being considered by the Board and a recommendation from the Board will be forthcoming to Council in the future.

9.2

Building Statistics - October 2019

9.3

Fire & Rescue Service - October 2019 Report.

9.4

Fort Frances T -2019 Financial Indicators Report (y/e December 31, 2018).

10.

Non-agenda items:

11.

ADJOURNMENT