REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA

June 13, 2022 5:30 PM

MEETING - Council Chambers , Civic Centre

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1. COUNCIL MEETING

(Session No. 094) 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

Recommendation:  THAT the following Consent items be approved:

1) Committee of the Whole Consent Items: 5.2 & 5.3

2) Council Consent Items: 2.2 & 2.3

2.2

CORR: Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship July 20-July 23, 2022

Recommendation: THAT Council refer the Correspondence submitted by the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship scheduled for July 20-23, 2022 to the Administration & Finance Executive Committee for recommendation with input from all other Executive Committees

2.3

CORR: Knox United Church Express Gratitude and Appreciated to the Town of Fort Frances Public Works

Recommendation:  THAT Council receive the correspondence from the Knox United Church with appreciation

3. Approval of Council Minutes: *

3.1

Regular Council Meeting Minutes Session No. 093 May 24, 2022

Recommendation:  THAT the meeting minutes of Council Meeting Session No. 093 dated May 24, 2022 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. 100 May 24, 2022

Recommendation:  THAT the report of Committee of the Whole being Session No. 100 dated May 24, 2022 having been typed and distributed be approved

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

5.1

John Beaton, Peggy Loyie, Hugh Dennis - Safe Communities Rainy River District

Recommendation: THAT Council of the Town of Fort Frances receive the deputation from the Safe Communities Rainy River District with appreciation

5.2

Councillor D Judson NOMA Honorarium

Recommendation:  THAT Council approve Schedule “F” Travel Statement‐ Mayor/Council Honorarium per diem claim in the amount of $240.00 as submitted by Councillor Douglas Judson for attendance at the NOMA

Annual Meeting and Conference held April 28‐29, 2022

5.3

Appointment of Closed Meeting Investigator and Integrity Commissioner

Recommendation:  THAT Council receive Report number AR-22-0009 from the Municipal Clerk, regarding the appointment of the Town of Fort Frances Municipal Integrity Commissioner, and Closed Meeting Investigator;

AND THAT Council direct Staff to proceed with (1) one Request for Proposals (RFP) in order to start the process for the appointment of a Integrity Commissioner and Closed Meeting Investigator for the Town of Fort Frances; and

AND FURTHER Council direct Staff that upon the close of the Request for Proposal that Staff bring forward a report to Council for decision to provide an overview and recommendation for the appointment of a Integrity Commissioner and Closed Meeting Investigator for the Town of Fort Frances

5.4

Hard Drive Shredding

Recommendation:  THAT Council of the Town of Fort Frances authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Repetitive Services Agreement with The Electronics Recycling Association of Alberta.

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 42-22 BIA Levy

Being a By-Law to authorize the levying and collection of a special charge of taxes upon the Business Improvement Area as provided in the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, Sections 204 – 215

6.3

By-Law 03-14 AB repeal 03-14AA Amend Zoning By-Law 1037 Third Street East

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

6.4

By-Law 03-14 AC Amend Zoning By-Law 03-14 1229 Cornwall Avenue

Being a By-Law to amend Zoning By-Law #03/14, as amended – 1229 Cornwall Avenue (Lagoon Property

6.5

By-Law 43-22 indemnification By-Law

Being a By-Law to provide Indemnification for Members of Council, Boards and Employees with respect to certain Actions or Proceedings arising from their Duties

6.6

By-Law 44-22 agreement with WSP Canada Inc. for the development of a new Official Plan and Comprehensive Zoning By-law

Being a By-Law to approve an agreement with WSP Canada Inc. for the development of a new Official Plan and Comprehensive Zoning By-law

6.7

By-Law 45-22 to authorize the execution of an agreement with Hatch Ltd – Bay City Contractor

Being a by law to authorize the execution of an agreement with Hatch Ltd – Bay City Contractor re: RFT 2022-OF-06(A) – 2022 Road Reconstruction Mowat Avenue Hydrant & Valve Replacement

7. New Items:

7.1

Shared information from Integrity Commissioner and Per Diem Claims - Councillor Wiedenhoeft

8. Information Correspondence:

8.1

CORR: Allan Dustak Re: Boat Slip / Flood

8.2

CORR: City of Cambridge Resolution Motion – Ontario Must Build it Right the First Time

8.3

CORR: Municipality of Shuniah - Resolution Community Schools Alliance Action Plan

8.4

CORR: Municipality of Shuniah - Resolution Support for Infrastructure

8.5

CORR Nomination 2022-2024 AMO Board of Directors

8.6

CORR: Municipality of Chatham-Kent Resolution - Retirement Home Funding

8.7

CORR: Order in Council - International Falls Bridge

8.8

CORR: Shadow Minister for Rural Economic Development

9. Minutes of Local Boards / Committees: None

10. In-Camera:

10.1

Council proceeds in-Camera at ________ p.m.

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

1. Land Inquiry

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

2. CAO Performance Appraisal

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

10.2

Land Inquiry

10.3

CAO Performance Appraisal

10.4

Review Closed Meeting Minutes May 24, 2022

11. Public Session Resumes:

11.1

Report out of the Close Session

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

12.1

Closed Council Meeting Minutes Session No. 093 May 24, 2022

Recommendation: THAT the Closed meeting minutes of Council Session No. 093 dated May 24, 2022 having been typed and distributed be approved.

13. ADJOURNMENT

13.1

The Council Meeting adjourned at __________ p.m.

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

14. * Previously distributed to Council

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