TOWN OF FORT FRANCES

AGENDA - September 14, 2020

MEETING - Virtually

1.

COUNCIL MEETING

(Session No. 047) to immediately follow the Committee of the Whole

1.1

Call to Order

1.2

Prayer Silent Meditation

1.3

Non-agenda items identified to be considered later in this meeting

1.4

Disclosure of pecuniary interest and the general nature thereof.

2.

Delegations/Deputations:

2.1

Presentation from T. Drysdale, Consultant, Rainy River Future Development Corporation (Invoice 004-03-2020 for the period January 1, 2020 to March 31, 2020)

2.2

357/358 Applications for Tax Adjustment re: 400 Eighth Street East (2020)

- approval of this report will agree to the recommendation of the Administration and Finance Executive Committee to process the adjustment for 2020 taxes for the period January 19 to December 31, 2020 under Section 357/358 of the Municipal Act for property located at 400 Eighth Street East resulting from two greenhouses collapsing from excessive snow load.

2.3

Public Meeting - Application to Remove Holding Provision B3-2020 (Eighth Street East - R. Lundy)

3.

Consent Agenda:

3.1

Items Referred  from Committee of the Whole

3.2

Retirement notice from K.M. Lawson, Deputy Clerk effective December 31, 2020.

- will be received with appreciation for service.

3.3

Resignation letter from C. Mason from Committee of Adjustment

- will be received with appreciation for service.

3.4

Letter dated August 10, 2020 from J. Woods, Fort Frances Resident re:  Memorial Sports Centre suggestions

- will be referred to the Community Services Executive Committee for recommendation.

3.5

Letter dated August 17, 2020 from G. Cariou, Executive Director, Sunset Country Travel Association re:  Annual Per Capita Marketing Contribution

- will be referred to the Administration & Finance Executive Committee for recommendation.

3.6

Email received August 20, 2020 from S. Covey and F. Murray, CN Rail re: Rail Safety Week

- will be advised of Council's proclamation.

3.7

Letter dated September 1, 2020 from W. Friesen, The Sleepy Owl re:  Naming Rights

- will be referred to the Community Services Executive Committee for recommendation.

4.

Approval of Council Minutes: *

4.1

Session No. 046 dated August 10, 2020

5.

Approval of Committee of the Whole Minutes: *

5.1

Session No. 047 dated August 10, 2020

6.

Resolutions from tonight's Committee meeting

7.

By-Laws:

7.1

By-law 34/20 being a by-law to approve a community gift agreement with CMA Foundation for funding under the COVID-19 Community Response Fund for Vulnerable Populations.

8.

Information Correspondence:

8.1

AMO Watchfile dated August 13th, August 20th, August 27th, 2020.

8.2

Resolutions from Municipality of Chatham-Kent, City of Owen Sound, City of Elliott Lake and Township of Huron-Kinloss in support of Private Member Bill M-36 -Emancipation Day.

8.3

Letter from Gore Bay and Huron-Kinloss in support of City of Oshawa resolution - funding to assist municipal Cultural - Services - Sporting Clubs.

8.4

City of Port Colborne support of Township of South Glengarry resolution - Funding and Regular Inspections of Long Term Care Facilities.

8.5

Email from D. Carter, CEO, Canadian Hemp Farmers Alliance re:  Membership Information

8.6

Press Release - Tour de Fort dated September 4, 2020

9.

Minutes:

9.1

Planning & Development Executive Committee dated July 6, 2020

9.2

Planning & Development Executive Committee dated August 4, 2020

9.3

Community Services Executive Committee dated August 4, 2020

9.4

Administration & Finance Executive Committee dated August 4, 2020

9.5

Operations & Facilities Executive Committee dated August 5, 2020

10.

Non-agenda Items

11.

In-Camera:

11.1

-personnel matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees:  Staffing Matter

11.2

-the security of the property of the municipality or local board:  Lease Agreement for Municipal Land

11.3

-a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board:  Property Inquiry

12.

Public Session Resumes:

Any resolutions considered by Council as a result of the In-camera session can be obtained from the Clerk's Office following the meeting.

13.

ADJOURNMENT

14.

* Previously distributed to Council

15.

** Items can be viewed by contacting the Clerk