TOWN OF FORT FRANCES | SESSION NO. #080 |
REPORT | COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE | August 9, 2021 |
A meeting of the Committee of the Whole of Council was held virtually on August 9, 2021 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:03 p.m. |
PRESENT: | Councillor J. McTaggart, Chairperson; Mayor J. Caul; Councillors M. Behan, W. Brunetta, A. Hallikas, D. Judson and R. Wiedenhoeft. |
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ALSO PRESENT: | D. Brown, CAO, E. Slomke, Clerk, D. Galusha, Treasurer, T. Rob, Manager of Operations & Facilities, A. Bisson, Recreation & Culture Manager, J. Holliday, Deputy Treasurer, C. Vangel, CBO / Municipal Planner, J. Hughes, IT Manager and J. Forbes, Human Resources Manager |
Call to Order at 5:30 p.m. / Roll Call |
Disclosure of pecuniary interest and the general nature thereof - None. |
Delegations/Deputations: |
A presentation of the 2020 Consolidated Financial Statements by J. Evans, BDO Canada was received by Council. A resolution will be considered during tonight's Council meeting.
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An Update on Fort Frances Mill Demolition by J. Norton, President, Canadian National Demolition was received by Council. A resolution will be considered during tonight's Council meeting.
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A presentation about Garden Project at the Fort Frances Public Library and Technology Centre by J. MacLean, CEO was received by Council. A resolution will be considered during tonight's Council meeting.
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357/358 Application for Tax Adjustment (110 First St. E.) - approval of this report will agree with the recommendation of the Administration & Finance Executive Committee to process the adjustment for 2021 taxes under Section 357/358 of the Municipal Act for property located at 110 First St. E. resulting from the partial demolition from the west side of the building.-No one was in attendance to speak when called upon by the chair.
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357/358 Application for Tax Adjustment (202 Second St. E.) - approval of this report will agree with the recommendation of the Administration & Finance Executive Committee to process the adjustment for 2021 taxes under Section 357/358 of the Municipal Act for property located at 202 Second St. E. resulting from the partial demolition from the sale of the property and thus a reallocation from commercial to residential.-No one was in attendance to speak when called upon by the chair.
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357/358 Application for Tax Adjustment (814 Scott St.) - approval of this report will agree with the recommendation of the Administration & Finance Executive Committee to process the adjustment for 2021 taxes under Section 357/358 of the Municipal Act for property located at 814 Scott St. resulting from the partial demolition from the demolition of all structures.-No one was in attendance to speak when called upon by the chair.
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357/358 Application for Tax Adjustment (319 First St. E.) - approval of this report will agree with the recommendation of the Administration & Finance Executive Committee to process the adjustment for 2021 taxes under Section 357/358 of the Municipal Act for property located at 319 First St. E. resulting from the demolition of the residence with a small garage remaining.-No one was in attendance to speak when called upon by the chair.
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357/358 Application for Tax Adjustment (515 Second St. W.) - approval of this report will agree with the recommendation of Administration to process the adjustment for 2021 taxes under Section 357/358 of the Municipal Act for property located at 515 Second St. W. resulting from a fire.-No one was in attendance to speak when called upon by the chair.
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Council Reports on Board & Committee Activity: |
Mayor June Caul - A Verbal Update was provided about the new CAO starting August 18, attendance at a conference about Women & Leadership, panel invite by Lieutenant Governor of Ontario Elizabeth Dowdeswell, participating in a peaceful walk to remember a young man lost because of fentanyl, and finally a shout out to the OPP and Detachment Commander Crabb and his staff and the ability to report non-urgent crime to the online portal. Councillor Mike Behan - No Verbal Update Councillor Wendy Brunetta - No Verbal Update Councillor Andrew Hallikas - A Verbal Update was provided about upcoming activities at the Library and reopening schedule, an update was provided about the Community Safety and Well Being Plan and recent business of the Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board.
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Consent Agenda: |
Riverside Foundation for Health Care - "Picture This" Capital Campaign - approval of this report will agree with the recommendation of the Administration & Finance Executive Committee to pledge $60,000 to the Riverside Foundation for Health Care and further that this be funded by any available 2021 Surplus, or the amount be spread over the 2022-24 budgets, further that Council would like to challenge the other municipalities in the district to pledge towards this campaign.
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Hallikas - Behan: THAT the matters listed on the Consent Agenda be referred to the Consent Agenda for the Regular Meeting of Council later tonight for approval being items # 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 5.8, 5.9, 5.10, 5.11, 5.12 and 5.13. CARRIED |
Community Risk Assessment - approval of this report will agree with the recommendation of the Administration & Finance Executive Committee to approve this report as presented.
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Amendments to the Emergency Management Plan By-law - approval of this report will agree with the recommendation of the Administration & Finance Executive Committee to approve the recommendations as presented and authorize a by-law amendment be prepared for signing by Mayor and Clerk.
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Request for Reconsideration M.O.S. (318 Scott St.) - approval of this report will agree with the recommendation of the Administration & Finance Executive Committee to process the Minutes of Settlement for the property located at 318 Scott Street as received.
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Request for Reconsideration M.O.S. (951 McIrvine Road N.) - approval of this report will agree with the recommendation of the Administration & Finance Executive Committee to process the Minutes of Settlement for the property located at 951 McIrvine Road N. as received.
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Request for Reconsideration M.O.S. (780 Kings Highway) - approval of this report will agree with the recommendation of the Administration & Finance Executive Committee to process the Minutes of Settlement for the property located at 780 Kings Highway as received.
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Amended Property Assessment Notice (615 First St. W.) - approval of this report will agree with the recommendation of the Administration & Finance Executive Committee to approve the adjustment of 2021 taxes from the Amended Property Notice for property located at 615 First St. W. as presented.
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Fort Frances Senior Centre Name Change - approval of this report will agree with the recommendation of the Community Services Executive Committee to move forward with the name change recommendations.
-this item was pulled by Councillor McTaggart.
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Boundary Road Lift Station Upgrade - approval of this report will agree with the recommendation of the Operations & Facilities Executive Committee to upgrade the process control system in the Boundary Road Lift Station to Delta-V by Lakeside Process Controls and that the funding shortfall be funded by the Wastewater Treatment Plant Miscellaneous Capital Upgrades Budget.
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Geospatial Data Share Agreement with Scatliff + Miller + Murray, KGS Group and Compass Leadership - approval of this report will agree with the recommendation of the Operations & Facilities Executive Committee to enter geospatial data share agreements with the above named to assist in the completion of a Planning Study, that the associated fees relating to the data as outlined in the User Fee By-law be waived and further that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the agreements on behalf of the Corporation.
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Service Agreement with Automotive Materials Stewardship - approval of this report will agree with the recommendation of the Operations & Facilities Executive Committee to enter into a new services agreement with Automotive Materials Stewardship for the provision of portions of our Hazardous Waste Event services per the agreement and further that an authorizing by-law be prepared for the Mayor and Clerk to execute on behalf of the corporation.
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New Hangar Lease for Alex and Gary Kontz - approval of this report will agree with the recommendation of the Operations & Facilities Executive Committee to enter into a hangar lot lease with Alex and Gary Kontz for a 750 sq, meter lot at the 2021 lot rental rate of $1.90 per square meter, and further that Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement on behalf of the corporaiton.
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June 2021 Drinking Water Systems Monthly Summary Report - approval of this report will agree with the recommendation of the Operations & Facilities Executive Committee to accept the June 2021 report prior to it being made available to the general public.
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Operations and Facilities Division: |
A Verbal Update on Capital Projects was provided by T. Rob, Manager of Operations & Facilities.
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General: |
A Covid-19 Update was provided by Mayor Caul.
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Grant Program recommendation from the Fort Frances Police Services Board - will consider resolution supporting the recommendation from the Police Services Board.
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Information: The following nine items were received. |
By-law July Report
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Summer Programs Update
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Fire & Rescue Services June 2021 Report
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Statement of Operations ending June 30, 2021 (General, Water and Sewer Funds)
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Fort Frances Wastewater Treatment Facility - June 2021 Monthly Report
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Operations & Facilities Division - Public Works Area - Operations Statistics (April and May 2021)
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Operations & Facilities Division - Environmental Area - Operations Statistics (June 2021)
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Sewer and Water Data for 2021 (updated July 29, 2021)
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Building Statistics July 2021
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ADJOURNMENT |
The meeting adjourned at 7:03 p.m.
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Wiedenhoeft - Judson: THAT this meeting of the Committee of Whole of Council of the Town of Fort Frances be now closed. CARRIED |