TOWN OF FORT FRANCES

MINUTES

SESSION NO. #10

December 8, 2021

The meeting of Economic Development Executive Committee of the Town of Fort Frances was held virtually and in the Civic Centre on December 8, 2021 from 1200 hrs to 1305 hrs.

PRESENT:

Chairperson D. Judson, Councillors M. Behan and J. McTaggart, Mayor J. Caul (ex-officio)

ALSO PRESENT:

F. Anwar, CAO, C. Vangel, CBO / Municipal Planner, J. Ruppenstein, CAO FFPC, T. Drysdale, Economic Development Consultant, G. Gillon, RRFDC, K. Haney, Deputy Clerk, D. Cridland

REGRETS:

 J. Pryde, T. Ryall

1.

Call to Order @ 1200 hrs/Roll Call

2.

Disclosure of pecuniary interest and the general nature thereof - none

3.

Approval of Previous Committee Minutes

Accepted as presented

3.1

Session 9 - 03 November 2021

4.

Items Referred from Council - none

5.

New Business

5.1

NW Ontario Presentation - overview of presentation provided by Joerg Ruppenstein, CAO FFPC.  ISO receives direction from Minister of Energy.  Discussion involved future deputation at Council meeting.

5.2

Labour Market Final to OCT 29 - Tannis Drysdale provided overview of report.  Discussion held. 

5.3

Fort Frances - International Bridge - Discussion involved sharing with Tourism Association and involving support from KDMA.  Recommendation from Committee to bring forward to Council.

6.

Outstanding Items

6.1

Ranier Bridge-   2021/12/08- Cody to follow up with CN for update on project.

Winnipeg to Thunder Bay tourism route initiative -2021/12/08 - Issues determined with lack of information provided for the Town of Fort Frances.  Discussion involved extending invitation to Heather Grupp in January or February for update.  Geoff Gillon to follow up.

Cross Border Fishing Activity - 2021/12/08 - No update

7.

Information

7.1

Nov - TOFF 2 year workplan Report to EDEC - Tannis Drysdale provided an overview of the report.  Recommendation to bring Tax Incentive Zones forward to next meeting of Council.

8.

In-Camera - None

9.

Adjourn / Next Meeting Date 05 January 2021