REGULAR MEETING OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AGENDA

October 11, 2022 5:30 PM

MEETING - Committee Room and Council Chambers, Civic Centre

Session No. 107

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1. Call to Order

2. Disclosure of pecuniary interest and the general nature thereof.

3. Delegations/Deputations:NONE

4. Council Reports on Board & Committee Activity:

4.1

Mayor Caul - Verbal Update

Councillor McTaggart - Verbal Update

Councillor Judson - Verbal Update

Councillor Wiedenhoeft - Verbal Update

5. Consent Agenda:

5.1

Approval of Consent Agenda

Recommendation:  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 #5.2

5.2

Councillor Wendy Brunetta - AMO Conference

Recommendation:  THAT Council approve report AR-22-0059 which is Schedule "B" Travel Expense Statement in the amount of $1,347.66 and Schedule "F" Travel Statement- Mayor/Council Honorarium per diem in the amount of $880.00, as submitted by Councillor Wendy Brunetta for her attendance at the AMO Conference in Ottawa from August 13-18, 2022.

6. Administration and Finance Division:

6.1

Annual Appreciation Banquet

Recommendation:  THAT Council authorizes Administration to invite all Town of Fort Frances employees irrespective of their years of service at the Annual Appreciation Banquet to recognize their services of making this town a better place to live, work, invest and play.

Further that Administration be authorized to review and make necessary revision in the Annual Appreciation Policy No. 3.23 for Council's approval.

7. Planning and Development Division:

7.1

SB Energy US Holdings One, Bioveld Energy Ventures and Brothers Marketing Inc request for resolution from town council supporting the development of a battery energy storage facility at the Lagoon property

Recommendation:  THAT Council of the Town of Fort Frances approve Report # AR-22-0058 and pass the following resolution of support related to the proposed Battery Energy Storage System project at the locally known Lagoon Property:

AND THAT

1. The Proponent is proposing to construct and operate a Long-Term Reliability Project, with the characteristics outlined in the table below, under the E-LT1 RFP.

2. Pursuant to the E-LT1 RFP, Proposals that receive the formal support of the local jurisdictional authorities of all the project communities in which the Long-Term Reliability Project is located in the form of a support resolution will be awarded Rated Criteria points for the purpose of ranking the Proposal in relation to other Proposals for a contract under the E-LT1 RFP;
3. Pursuant to the E-LT1 RFP, Proposals that did not receive the formal support of the local jurisdictional authorities of all the project communities in which the Long-Term Reliability Project is located in the form of a support resolution may be required under the E-LT1 Contract to be awarded pursuant to the E-LT1 RFP to submit such support resolution for compliance with its obligations;

AND THAT:

4. The council of  the Town of Fort Frances supports the development, construction and operation of the Long-Term Reliability Project on the Municipal Lands.
5. This resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Proponent to receive Rated Criteria points under E-LT1 RFP or to satisfy its obligations under any awarded E-LT1 Contract and may not be used for the purpose of any other form of approval in relation to the Proposal or Long-Term Reliability Project or for any other purpose. Rated Criteria points will be used to rank the Proponent’s Proposal in relation to other Proposals received by the IESO under the E-LT1 RFP.
6. Though this resolution may impact the rank of the Proponent’s Proposal in relation to other Proposals received by the IESO, it does not guarantee a contract will be offered to the Proponent under the E-LT1 RFP.

7.2

New Official Plan and Zoning By-law - Technical Advisory Committee - Terms of Reference

Recommendation:  THAT Council approves Report # AR-22-0068 to approve the Terms of Reference for the New Official Plan and Zoning By-law - Technical Advisory Committee

8. Operations and Facilities Division:

8.1

2023/2024 Connecting Links Program Application - Scott Street

Recommendation:  THAT a resolution be passed by Council supporting the application to the Ministry of Transportation 2023/2024 Connecting Links Program for the reconstruction of Scott Street from Reid Avenue to Armit Avenue.

8.2

2023/2024 Connecting Links Program Application - Third Street West

Recommendation:  THAT a resolution be passed by Council supporting the application to the Ministry of Transportation 2023/2024 Connecting Links Program for the design works related to the future reconstruction of Third Street West from Central Avenue to York Avenue.

8.3

Northern Ontario Heritage Fund - Community Enhancement Program Application - Legion Park Rehabilitation

Recommendation:  THAT a resolution be passed by Council supporting the application to the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Rural Enhancement Fund for the Legion Park Rehabilitation.

FURTHER THAT The Council of the Town of Fort Frances Commits to funding the Lillie Avenue roadway reconstruction to support the park rehabilitation including the addition of traffic signals at the intersection of Lillie Avenue and Kings Highway.

AND FURTHER THAT the Council of the Town of Fort Frances agrees to cover any cost overages related to the project.

8.4

Verbal Update on Capital Projects

9. Information:

9.1

By-Law Enforcement September Monthly Report

9.2

Fire Rescue Services August 2022 - September 2022

10. ADJOURNMENT

10.1

THAT the meeting adjourned at:

 Recommendation: THAT this meeting of the Committee of Whole of Council of the Town of Fort Frances be now closed