SESSION NO. 091 |
MINUTES | TOWN OF FORT FRANCES | April 25, 2022 |
The meeting of Council of the Town of Fort Frances was held in the Council Chambers and virtually. |
PRESENT: | Mayor J. Caul, Chairperson; Councillors M. Behan, W. Brunetta (virtual), A. Hallikas, D. Judson, J. McTaggart and R. Wiedenhoeft. |
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ALSO PRESENT: | F. Anwar, CAO, G. Lecuyer, Clerk, D. Galusha, Treasurer (virtual), T. Rob, Manager of Operations & Facilities (virtual), Jeremy Hughes, Manager of Information Technology, Alyssha Hansma, Human Resources Manager (virtual), |
COUNCIL MEETING (Session No. 091) to immediately follow the Committee of the Whole |
Call to Order / Roll Call Mayor Caul called the meeting to order at 6:28 p.m.
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Territorial Acknowledgement
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Moment of Meditation
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Disclosure of pecuniary interest and the general nature thereof. There was no disclosure of pecuniary interest.
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Consent Agenda: |
Items Referred from Committee of the Whole
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THAT the following Consent items be approved 1) Committee of the Whole Consent Items 5.2, 5.3, 5.4 and 5.5
5.2 THAT the application for site plan control - 814 Scott Street and the associated documents be approved; that the authorizing by-law come forward at a future meeting of Council; and further that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the site plan control agreement documents on behalf of the corporation.
5.4 THAT approval of this report will agree with the recommendation of the Administration and Finance Executive Committee that Council approve a donation to the FFHS Chem Free Grad Party in the amount of $1,039.02
5.5 THAT approval of this report will agree with the recommendation from the Administration & Finance Executive Committee that Council approve the report as presented and authorize that a by-law be prepared for signing by the Mayor and Clerk
2) Council Consent Agenda Items 2.2 & 2.3
2.2 THAT the correspondence received from the Kaleb Firth, Farmboy Real Estate, regarding their commitment of participating in the funding for a Splash Park in Fort Frances be received with appreciation AND THAT the correspondence be referred to the Operations and Facilities Executive Committee
2.3 THAT the Community Living will be advised of Council's proclamation and flag raising
CARRIED
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CORR: Farmboy Splash Park Funding Commitment Letter to the Town of Fort Frances
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CORR: Community Living, Proclamation request and Flag Raising - May as "Community Living Month"
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Approval of Council Minutes: * |
Regular Council meeting Minutes Session No. 090 April 11, 2022
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THAT the minutes of the Council meeting Session No. 090 dated April 11, 2022 having been typed and distributed be approved CARRIED
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Approval of Committee of the Whole Minutes: * |
Committee of the Whole Minutes Session No. 097 April 11, 2022
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THAT the report of Committee of the Whole of Council being Session No. 097 dated April 11, 2022 having been typed and distributed be approved CARRIED
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Resolutions from tonight's Committee of the Whole meeting |
Deputy-Mayor Hallikas assumed the role of the Chair Paul S. Heayn, Town of Fort Frances Integrity Commission, re: Report of Investigation into Conflict of Interst Complaint concerning Mayor June Caul
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THAT Council receive the report from the Integrity Commission regarding the investigation into a Conflict of Interest concerns regarding Mayor Caul CARRIED
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Mayor Caul assumes the Chair Procedural By-Law - Electronic Participation
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THAT approval of this report will agree with the recommendation of the Administration and Finance Executive Committee that Council approve an amendment to the Procedural By‐Law relating to electronic participation and that the By‐Law be brought forward for enactment CARRIED
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Council Remuneration & Expenses
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THAT Council receive the report submitted by the Treasurer dated April 25, 2022 relating to the 2021 Council Remuneration and Expenses as information CARRIED
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Sunny Cove Camp - Request For Proposal
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THAT Council of the Town of Fort Frances requested to be consulted with respect to the previously authorized issuance of a Request for Proposal to lease the Sunny Cove Camp property; and FURTHER THAT Council provides its input, and vision relating to the service level for the Sunny Cove Camp operation to be incorporated in a Request for Proposal.
CARRIED
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By-Laws: |
By-Laws to be enacted:
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THAT the following by-laws be introduced and read, and finally passed, signed by the Mayor and the Clerk, sealed with the Corporate Seal and become law forthwith: By-Law 27-22 being a By-Law to Establish Tax Ratios for Prescribed Property Classes By-Law 28-22 being a By-Law to adopt the estimates of all sums required for all municipal purposes during the year 2022 By-Law 29-22 being a By-Law to authorize the levy and collection of taxes for all municipal purposes in the Town of Fort Frances for the year 2022 By-Law 30-22 being a By-Law to authorize an easement in favour of the Town of Fort Frances over private lands, namely 324 Victoria Avenue By-Law 31-22 being a by law to authorize the execution of an agreement with JML Engineering re: RFP 2022-OF-04 By-Law 29-15B , being a by law to authorize the execution of an amending agreement No. 2 (the “Amending Agreement No.2”) between Product Care Association – Municipal Industry Stewardship Plan (ISP) and the Corporation of the Town of Fort Frances for the purpose of the collection and processing of certain hazardous wastes By-Law 10-22A being a by law to authorize the execution of an amending contribution agreement No. 1 between The Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario as represented by the Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario and the Corporation of the Town of Fort Frances (851-513586 Dock replacement at the Sorting Gap Marina) CARRIED
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New Items: None |
Information Correspondence: The following items were received. Council was provided an opportunity for clarification and questions relating to all information items. |
CORR: Invitation to Join MWA 2022 Spring Workshop to speak on Single Use Plastic Bylaw (May 25th)
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CORR: The Township of Limerick, Resolution Gypsy Moth
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CORR: Municipality of Grey Highlands, Resolution: HST rebate on new homes in Ontario
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CORR: Township of Mulmur, Resolution: More Homes for Everyone Act
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CORR: Township of Lake of Bays, Resolution: Floating Accommodations
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CORR: Town of Bracebridge: Resolution: Request for AMO to Review Challenges to Development in Relation to the Ontario Land Tribunal
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CORR: Township of Zorra, Resolution: Joint and Several Liability
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Minutes of Local Boards / Committees: The following items were received. Council was provided an opportunity for clarification and questions relating to all information items. |
Planning and Development Executive Committee Minutes of March 21, 2022
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Administration and Finance Executive Committee Minutes Session no 20 - 22 February 2022
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Executive and Finance Executive Committee minutes Session no 21 - 22 March 2022
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In-Camera: |
Council proceeds in-Camera at 6:47 p.m.
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THAT Council now meet in-camera in order to address a matter pertaining to:
(a) the security of the property of the municipality or local board;
2022 Moffat Family Fund Grant Allocations (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees;
CARRIED
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Moffat Family Fund Grant Allocation
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Public Session Resumes: |
The public session resumed at 7:11 p.m.
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Resolutions Required as a result of In-Camera discussions: |
The following resolutions derived from the in-camera discussion:
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THAT with respect to agenda item 10.2 from the closed session Council approve the endorsement of the 10 recipients named herein for recommendation to the Winnipeg Foundation for the purpose of allocating their respective portions of $97,000.00 in grant funding for the year 2022 as recommended by the Moffat Family Fund Steering Committee. CARRIED
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ADJOURNMENT |
The meeting adjourned at 7:13 p.m.
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THAT this meeting of the Council of the Town of Fort Frances be now closed. CARRIED
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* Previously distributed to Council |