TOWN OF FORT FRANCES

MINUTES

SESSION NO. 013

May 11, 2015

The meeting of Council of the Town of Fort Frances was held in the Council Chambers , Civic Centre on May 11, 2015 from 7:09 p.m. to 7:25 p.m.

PRESENT:

Mayor R. Avis, Chairperson; Councillors W. Brunetta, J. Caul, D. Kitowski and K. Perry.

ALSO PRESENT:

M. McCaig, Administrator, E. Slomke, Clerk, L. Witherspoon, Treasurer, D. Brown, Manager of Operations & Facilities, J. Kabel, Manager of Community Services.

1.

COUNCIL MEETING

(Session No. 13) to immediately follow the Committee of the Whole

1.1

Call to Order at 7:09 p.m.

1.2

Prayer

1.3

Non-agenda items identified to be considered later in this meeting - none

1.4

Disclosure of pecuniary interest and the general nature thereof.

Councillor Brunetta disclosed an interest in Item 7.2 from the Committee of the Whole agenda because the expenses being considered are hers.

Mayor Avis disclosed an interest in Item 4.1 from the Committee of the Whole agenda because the request to repurchase is from his company.

2.

Delegations/Deputations - None.

3.

Consent Agenda:

3.1

Items Referred  from Committee of the Whole

169

Brunetta - Kitowski: THAT the following Consent items be approved:

1) Committee of the Whole Consent items # 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 6.5, 6.5, 6.6, 6.7, 6.8 and 6.9.

2) Council Consent items # 3.2, 3.3, 3.4 and 3.5.

CARRIED

3.2

Request dated April 22nd, 2015 from D. McKelvie re: Traffic Review - Corner First St. and Portage Avenue.

- will be referred to Operations and Facilities Executive Committee for recommendation with input from the Traffic Safety Committee.

3.3

Request dated May 4th, 2015 from Rainy River Vet Services Committee re: Vet Assistance Trust Fund Contribution.

-will be referred to Administration and Finance Executive Committee for recommendation.

3.4

Financial request received April 27, 2015 from LaVerendrye General Hospital Auxiliary re: Rock'n for a Reason Fundraiser - May 22nd and 23rd, 2015.

-will be referred to Administration and Finance Executive Committee for recommendation.

3.5

Request dated April 22nd, 2015 from the Rainy River district Substance Abuse Prevention Team re: Family Safety Day - September 12th, 2015.

-will be referred to Operations and Facilities Executive Committee for recommendation.

4.

Approval of Council Minutes: *

4.1

Session No. 12 dated April 27, 2015*.

170

Brunetta - Kitowski: THAT the minutes of the Council meeting being Session No. 012 dated April 27, 2015 having been typed and distributed be approved.

CARRIED

5.

Approval of Committee of the Whole Minutes: *

5.1

Sessions No. 16, 17 and 18 dated April 20, April 27 and May 1, 2015*.

171

Kitowski - Brunetta: THAT the reports of the Committee of the Whole of Council meetings being Session Nos. 016, 017 and 018 dated April 20, April 27 and May 1, 2015 respectively, having been typed and distributed be approved.

CARRIED

6.

Town Property Declared Surplus and Being Offered for Sale

6.1

PIN 56019-0292 (LT) PCL Street-6 SEC SM160; PT Stewart St PL SM160 McIrvine Pt 1, 48R3119; Fort Frances

Mayor Avis disclosed an interest in this item as the property being declared surplus is land that he his company has submitted a request to repurchase.  He did not speak to the matter nor vote on the resolution.

172

Brunetta - Kitowski: THAT the municipal properties listed below and legally described as:

PIN 56019-0292 (LT) – PCL STREET-6, SEC SM160; PT STEWART ST PL SM160 MCIRVINE PT 1; 48R3119; FORT FRANCES

be declared surplus to the needs and requirements of the municipality; be listed on an agenda of a regular meeting of Council to satisfy notice requirements; and that certain properties be disposed of by direct sale.

CARRIED

7.

Resolutions from tonight's Committee meeting

7.1

Council considered the following resolution:

Mayor Avis disclosed an interest in Resolution 173 below as the request to repurchase is from his company. He did not speak to the matter, nor vote on the resolution.

Councillor Brunetta disclosed an interest in Resolution 175 below as the expenses being considered are hers.  She did not speak to the matter, nor vote on the resolution.

173

Perry - Kitowski: THAT the report dated May 7, 2015 from F. Flatt, Municipal Planner re: Part 1 Plan 48R-3119 – Request to Repurchase be received and further that the matter proceed as outlined in the report.

CARRIED

174

Perry - Kitowski: THAT the report dated May 5, 2015 from L. Witherspoon, Treasurer re: Councillor Albanese – NOMA Conference Per Diem and Travel Expense be approved.

CARRIED

175

Kitowski - Perry: THAT the report dated May 5, 2015 from L. Witherspoon, Treasurer re: Councillor Brunetta – AMO/LAS Town Hall Session & NOMA Conference Per Diem and Travel Expense be approved.

CARRIED

176

Perry - Kitowski: THAT the report dated May 5, 2015 from L. Witherspoon, Treasurer re: Councillor Ryan – AMO/LAS Town Hall Session & NOMA Conference Per Diem and Travel Expense be approved.

CARRIED

177

Perry - Brunetta: THAT the report dated May 4, 2015 from F. Sheppard, Fire Chief / CEMC re: Host Community Contract be approved and further that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an appropriate by-law and agreement as outlined in the report.

CARRIED

178

Perry - Brunetta: THAT as requested by the Rainy River Future Development Corporation, the Harmony of Nations Music Festival July 13th to 20th, 2015 be designated as a significant Community Festival and Event in Fort Frances.

CARRIED

179

Brunetta - Kitowski: THAT the International Boundary Waters Dragon Boat Festival June 27, 2015 be designated as a significant Community Festival and Event in Fort Frances.

CARRIED

180

Kitowski - Brunetta: THAT the Noden Causeway Exhibit Opening on Wednesday June 24, 2015 be designated as a significant Community Event in Fort Frances.

CARRIED

8.

By-Laws:

8.1

By-Law re:  Amending Procedural By-law so that Members of Council can provide monthly reporting on Various Boards and Committees.

By-Law re:  Awarding RFP 15-OF-04 - Design/Build of Storage Structure for Winter Control Sand.

By-Law re:  Establish a percentage by which tax decreases are limited in 2015 to properties in the Commercial, Industrial and Multi-Residential property classes.

By-Law re:  Private Hangar Renewal Lot Lease with Ed Tetu.

By-Law re:  Emergency Flood Evacuation Spring 2015 2015-2016 Funding Agreement**

181

Brunetta - Kitowski: THAT the following by-laws be introduced and read a first, second and third time, be finally passed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed with the Corporate Seal and become law forthwith:

By-Law No. 34/95-D, being a by-law to amend by-law 34/95, the Procedural By-law.

By-Law No. 20/15, being a by-law to approve a construction agreement with Van Pelt Constructing Inc. awarded through request for quotation process for Design/Build of Storage Structure for Winter Control Sand.

By-Law No. 21/15, being a by-law to establish a percentage by which tax decreases are limited in 2015 to properties in the Commercial, Industrial and Multi-Residential property classes.

By-law No. 22/15, being a by-law to authorize the entering into of a private hangar lot lease agreement with Ed Tetu at the Fort Frances Municipal Airport.

By-law No. 23/15, being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Funding Agreement between Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada as represented by the Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development (Host Evacuation Services).

CARRIED

9.

Information Correspondence:

9.1

Association of Municipalities of Ontario Communications dated April 23rd re: 2015 Ontario Budget Highlights; April 27th re: AMO Releases Policing Modernization Report; April 29th re: What's Next Ontario; May 4th, 2015 re: 2015 AMO AGM and Conference - August 16-19, 2015 - Niagara Falls, Ontario; May 5th, 2015 re:  Province Releases SAMS Report

Received.

9.2

Association of Municipalities of Ontario Watchfiles dated April 30, 2015 and May 7, 2015.

Received.

9.3

Northwestern Health Unit News Release dated April 30, 2015 re: Nutrition Month - A Month of Celebration in Regional Schools.

Received.

9.4

Invitation dated April 20, 2015 from 908 Rainy Lake Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron re: Annual Ceremonial Review - May 27th, 2015.

Received.

9.5

Resolution as passed May 5, 2015 from the Northwestern Health Unit Board of Health re: Bill 45 - Making Healthier Choices Act.

Received.

9.6

Ministry of Citizenship, Immigration and International Trade:  Call for Nominations for the Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship

Received.

9.7

The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario:  Call for Nominations for Outstanding Ontario Physicians

Received.

9.8

Committee of Adjustment - Public Notice:  File A3/2015 - 1050 Walker Avenue

Received.

10.

Minutes:

10.1

Northwestern Health Unit Board of Health Meeting dated March 27, 2015.

Received.

10.2

Planning and Development Executive Committee dated April 20, 2015*.

Received.

10.3

Administration and Finance Executive Committee dated April 21, 2015*.

Received.

10.4

Operations and Facilities Executive Committee dated April 22, 2015*.

Received.

10.5

Community Services Executive Committee Minutes dated April 20, 2015

Received.

11.

Non-agenda Items - None.

12.

ADJOURNMENT

12.1

Meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m.

182

Brunetta - Kitowski: THAT this meeting of the Council of the Town of Fort Frances be now closed.

CARRIED