REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA

May 24, 2022 5:30 PM

MEETING - Council Chambers , Civic Centre

Session No. 093

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1. COUNCIL MEETING

To immediately follow the Committee of the Whole

1.1

Call to Order / Roll Call

1.2

Territorial Acknowledgement

1.3

Moment of Meditation

1.4

Disclosure of pecuniary interest and the general nature thereof.

2. Consent Agenda:

2.1

Items Referred  from Committee of the Whole

THAT the following Consent items be approved:

1)  Committee of the Whole Consent Items 5.2, 5.3, 5.4 and 5.5

2)  Council Consent Items 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6 and 2.7

2.2

CORR: BIA request to reduce speed limit Scott Street

Recommendation: THAT the Communication from the BIA regarding the request to reduce speed limit on Scott Street be received and that the correspondence be referred to the Operations and Facilities Executive Committee with input from the Traffic Safety Committee for a recommendation.

2.3

CORR; BIA Request Christmas Tree - Market Square

Recommendation: THAT the Communication from the BIA regarding the request for a Christmas Tree at Market Square be received and that the correspondence be referred to the Operations and Facilities Executive Committee for a recommendation.

2.4

CORR: Royal Canadian Legion " Military Recognition Book"

Recommendation:  THAT the communication from the Royal Canadian Legion re:  Military Recognition Book be received and that the correspondence be referred to the Administration and Finance Executive Committee for a recommendation

2.5

CORR: Resident 916 Armit Avenue Request re: Fence Height

Recommendation:  THAT the letter from a resident of 916 Armit Avenue be received and that the correspondence be referred to the Planning and Development Executive Committee for a recommendation.

2.6

CORR: Resignation Letter from Debbie Ballard re: Museum Advisory Committee

Recommendation:  THAT Council of the Town of Fort Frances receive the letter of resignation from Debbie Ballard re:  Museum Advisory Committee

2.7

CORR: Rainy River Veterinary Services Committee - Vet Assistance Trust Fund

Recommendation:  THAT the communication from Rainy River Veterinary Services re:  Vet Assistance Trust Fund be received and that the correspondence be referred to the Administration and Finance Executive Committee for a recommendation

3. Approval of Council Minutes: *

3.1

Regular Council Meeting Minutes Session No. 092 May 9, 2022

Recommendation:  THAT the meeting minutes of Council Meeting Session No. 092 dated having been typed and distributed be approved.

4. Approval of Committee of the Whole Minutes: *

4.1

Committee of the Whole meeting minutes Session No. 099 May 9, 2022

Recommendation:  THAT the report of Committee of the Whole being Session No. 099 dated May 9, 2022 having been typed and distributed be approved

5. Resolutions from tonight's Committee of the Whole meeting

5.1

BDO Canada LLP, Town of Fort Frances 2021 Audited Financial Statements

Recommendation:  THAT the presentation of the Draft 2021 Audited Financial Statements from BDO Canada LLP be received

AND THAT the Corporation of the Town of Fort Frances Draft consolidated Financial Statement for the year ending December 31, 2021 as prepared by BDO Canada LLP be hereby approved as attached hereto and forming part of this resolution.

5.2

Councillor R. Wiedenhoeft NOMA Honorarium

Recommendation:  THAT approval of this report will agree with the recommendation from the Administrative and Finance Executive Committee that Council of the Town of Fort Frances approve Schedule “F” Travel Statement- Mayor/Council Honorarium per diem claim in the amount of $320.00 as submitted by Councillor Rick Wiedenhoeft for attendance at the NOMA Annual Meeting and Conference held April 27-29, 2022.

5.3

Councillor W. Brunetta NOMA Honorarium

Recommendation:  THAT approval of this report will agree with the recommendation from the Administration and Finance Executive Committee that Council approve Schedule “F” Travel Statement‐ Mayor/Council Honorarium per diem claim in the amount of $400.00 as submitted by Councillor Wendy Brunetta for attendance at the NOMA Board Meeting, Annual Meeting and Conference held April 27‐29, 2022.

5.4

Councillor J McTaggart NOMA Honorarium

Recommendation:   THAT approval of this report will agree with the recommendation from the Administration and Finance Executive Committee that Council approve Schedule “F” Travel Statement- Mayor/Council Honorarium per diem claim in the amount of $320.00 as submitted by Councillor John McTaggart for attendance at the NOMA Annual Meeting and Conference held April 27-29, 2022.

5.5

Councillor M Behan NOMA Honorarium

Recommendation:  THAT approval of this report will agree with the recommendation from the Administration and Finance Executive Committee that Council approve Schedule “F” Travel Statement- Mayor/Council Honorarium per diem claim in the amount of $320.00 as submitted by Councillor Michael Behan for attendance at the NOMA Annual Meeting and Conference held April 27-29, 2022.

5.6

B2-2022: Zoning By-law Amendment – 1229 Cornwall Avenue (Lagoon Property)

Recommendation:  THAT Council agree with the recommendation of the Committee of Adjustment and the Planning and Development Executive Committee:

THAT the 150MW Solar Farm including the transmission of electricity, electric substation, and battery

energy storage system site-specific uses be approved;

AND THAT the property be designated as a Site Plan Control Area which will require a site plan agreement prior to any further development taking place on the property; and

AND THAT the following conditions and criteria be applied to the Industrial-Scale computing use and associated components:

THAT a noise mitigation study and noise mitigation plan among other potential studies for the development be required as part of the site plan control agreement; and

THAT the sea-cans, if approved, not be allowed to stack on top each other; and THAT the structures, associated components and operations associated with the industrial-scale computing be located not closer than 300m to any surrounding residential use or residential zoned properties, and further that these be located not closer than 850m to McIrvine Road and Eighth Street West; and

THAT the proponent provide documentation from the MOECP stating whether an Environmental Compliance Approval will be necessary for this project aspect as a requirement of the site plan control agreement; and

THAT the site plan control agreement outline requirements for compliance with all regulatory body guidelines, statutes and regulations including but not limited to those specifying recommended noise mitigation levels as indicated within this report; and

THAT the site plan control agreement contain verbiage and requirements for ongoing noise monitoring as well as enforcement provisions to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements; and

THAT the noise mitigation consultant hired by the applicant consult with the Town of Fort Frances; and

THAT all costs associated with the site plan control agreement, development, studies and other be at the cost of the applicant

5.7

Indemnification By-Law

Recommendation:  THAT Council receive the draft Indemnification By-Law

AND THAT Council directs Administration to bring forward the Indemnification By-Law for passage and enactment

5.8

Award of the tender for the 2022 Capital Budgeted Road works

THAT Council of the Town of Fort Frances award tender 2022-OF-09 to George Armstrong Company for a total tender price of $2,846,962 including a $150,000 contingency allowance, plus applicable taxes and;

FURTHER THAT Prior to construction start an open house public meeting is scheduled to ensure all property owners abutting the construction projects obtain firsthand knowledge of these projects and have the opportunity to ask questions. The exact date of the meeting is unknown at the time of writing this report, and;

FURTHER THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the contracts on behalf of the Corporation of the Town of Fort Frances

5.9

Verbal Update on Capital Projects

6. By-Laws:

6.1

By-Law to be enacted:

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:

6.2

By-Law 03-14 AA,  Amend Zoning Bylaw 1037 Third Street East

Being a By-Law to amend Zoning By-Law #03/14, as amended – 1037 Third Street East

6.3

By-Law 36-22, Bell Canada re:  Next Generation 9-1-1 Service Agreement

Being a by law to authorize the execution of an agreement with Bell Canada re:  Next Generation 9-1-1 Service Agreement

6.4

By-Law 37-22, Disconnecting from work Policy

Being a By-law of the Town of Fort Frances to adopt a Disconnecting from Work Policy

6.5

By-Law 38-22, Chief Administrative Office Performance Appraisal Policy

Being a By-Law to adopt a Chief Administrative Office Performance Appraisal Policy for the Town of Fort Frances

6.6

By-Law 39-22, Agreement with SkyMark Refuelers re: RFT 2022-OF-03 – Supply and Delivery of a New Aircraft Refueler Truck

Being a by law to authorize the execution of an agreement with SkyMark Refuelers re: RFT 2022-OF-03 – Supply and Delivery of a New Aircraft Refueler Truck

6.7

By-Law 40-22, agreement with Tom Jones Corporation re: RFT 2022-OF-05 – Fire Suppression Sprinkler System Installation

Being a by law to authorize the execution of an agreement with Tom Jones Corporation re: RFT 2022-OF-05 – Fire Suppression Sprinkler System Installation in 52 Canadians Arena

6.8

By-Law 41-22, agreement with Caliber Sport Systems Inc re: RFT 2022-OF-06 – Supply and Installation of new Sport Flooring at the Fort Frances Memorial Sports Centre

Being a by law to authorize the execution of an agreement with Caliber Sport Systems Inc re: RFT 2022-OF-06 – Supply and Installation of new Sport Flooring at the Fort Frances Memorial Sports Centre

7. Minutes of Local Boards / Committees:

7.1

Planning & Development Executive Committee Session no 21 - 18 April 2022 (Amended)

7.2

Planning & Development Executive Committee Session no 22 - 02 May 2022

7.3

 Administration & Finance Executive Committee Session no 22 - 19 April 2022 (Amended)

7.4

 Administration & Finance Executive Committee Session no 23 - 03 May 2022

7.5

Operations and Facilities Executive Committee, Minutes from the previous meeting on May 4, 2022.

7.6

CORR: BIA - AGM & Board of Management Meeting Minutes March 8, 2022

8. In-Camera:

8.1

Council proceeds in-Camera at ________ p.m.

THAT Council now meet in-camera in order to address a matter pertaining to:

1.  Land Inquiry

(b)  personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees;

(c)  a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board;

2. By-Law enforcement matter 

(h)  information explicitly supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board by Canada, a province or territory or a Crown agency of any of them;

3. RTR and Point Park Litigation

(e)  litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board;

(f)  advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose;

8.2

Land Inquiry

8.3

By-Law enforcement matter

8.4

RTR and Point Park Litigation

8.5

RTR and Point Park Litigation

8.6

Review closed meeting minutes May 9, 2022

9. Public Session Resumes:

10. Resolutions Required as a result of In-Camera discussions:

11. ADJOURNMENT

11.1

The Council Meeting adjourned at __________ p.m.

THAT this meeting of the Council of the Town of Fort Frances be now closed.

12. * Previously distributed to Council

13. ** Items can be viewed by contacting the Clerk