TOWN OF FORT FRANCES

AGENDA - March 9, 2020

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING

Committee Room and Council Chambers, Civic Centre

(Session No. 038) 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

Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board:  Agency One Matters

4.2

Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board:  Potential Risk

4.3

Personal Matters about about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees: MSC Staffing.

4.4

Personal Matters about about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees: Consulting Fees.

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

Fort Frances Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Aux. Branch 29.

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

7.2

Letter dated February 18, 2020 from Minor Hockey re: Damage to Sprinkler System.

- approval of this report will agree with the recommendation of Operations and Facilities Executive Committee that the invoice sent to Minor Hockey in response to the damages caused to the Memorial Sports Centre on January 15, 2020 remain unchanged.

7.3

Community Garden - Request for Water.

- approval of this report will agree to the recommendation of the Operations and Facilities Executive Committee that:

1) The Community Garden be provided with a water source on a hydrant at the corner of Fifth Street and Lillie Avenue for Community Garden use only whereby the materials be secured by the Town at the cost of the garden;

2) The fees associated with the consumption of water be waived in support of this community project;

3) That the Community Garden be charged annually for the certification of the backflow device.

7.4

January 2020 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 January 2020 report prior to it being made available to the general public.

7.5

Declaring Building and Property Surplus - 1150 Portage Avenue North.

- approval of this report will agree to the recommendation of the Operations and Facilities Executive Committee that:

1) The property, being 1150 Portage Avenue North containing the former Children's Complex building and related out buildings be declared surplus;

2) A request for proposals be released soliciting interested parties to bring forward their development proposals; and

3) The Town intends to sell this property to an agency which would develop the property in a manner that would generate tax revenue for the corporation.

8.

Administration and Finance Division:

8.1

Mayor June Caul - RRDMA Annual General Meeting Per Diem.

- approval of this report will agree to the recommendation of the Administration and Finance Executive Committee to approve Schedule “F” Travel Statement – Mayor/Council Honorarium per diem claim in the total amount of $160.00 as submitted by Mayor June Caul Brunetta for her attendance at the RRDMA Annual General Meeting on January 25, 2020 held in Devlin.

8.2

Northern Ontario Internship Program Agreement with the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation

- approval of this report will agree that Mayor and Council execute agreement immediately.

9.

Operations and Facilities Division:

9.1

Reconsideration of Previous Report

9.2

Clarification to report dated January 22, 2020 - Award of Tender 19-OF-18.

- approval of this report will agree to accept the wording amendment to the administration report titled Award of Tender 19-OF-18 - 2020 Scott Street Reconstruction dated January 22, 2020 and accepts the revised wording as presented.

10.

General:

10.1

Request from J. Tupker re: Council resolution to stop cuts to health care

- Council to consider resolution.

10.2

Discussion respecting Executive Committees led by Mayor Caul.

11.

Information:

11.1

Ontario Clean Water Agency - Fort Frances Wastewater Treatment Facility - January 2020 Monthly Report.

11.2

Complaint Register - January 2020

11.3

Fort Frances Fire and Rescue - January 2020 Report.

11.4

2020 Tonnage at Landfill Site - Updated January 16, 2020.

11.5

Airport Statistics 2020.

11.6

February Work Order Statistics 2020.

11.7

Building Statistics - February 2020

12.

Non-agenda items:

13.

ADJOURNMENT