TOWN OF FORT FRANCES

AGENDA - August 10, 2015

MEETING - Council Chambers

1.

COUNCIL MEETING

(Session No. 018) to immediately follow the Committee of the Whole

1.1

Call to Order

1.2

Prayer

1.3

Non-agenda items identified to be considered later in this meeting

1.4

Disclosure of pecuniary interest and the general nature thereof.

2.

Delegations/Deputations:

2.1

Public Hearing to Consider 357/358 Application:  (501 Sixth Street West).

- approval of this report will agree to the recommendation of the Administration & Finance Executive Committee to approve the adjustment of 2015 taxes in the amount of $1318.37 under Section 357/358 of the Municipal Act for property located at 501 Sixth Street West in Fort Frances.

2.2

Public Hearing to Consider 357/358 Application:  (118 Third Street West).

- approval of this report will agree to the recommendation of the Administration & Finance Executive Committee to approve the adjustment of 2015 taxes in the amount of $811.68 under Section 357/358 of the Municipal Act for property located at 118 Third Street West in Fort Frances.

3.

Consent Agenda:

3.1

Items Referred  from Committee of the Whole

3.2

Letter dated July 22, 2015 from Police Services Board re:  Permanent Speed Signs request

- will be referred to Operations & Facilities Executive Committee for recommendation with input from Administration & Finance Executive Committee

3.3

Letters dated July 27, 2015 from City of Thunder Bay, Tourism Division and Heart of the Continent re:  Request Financial Support

- will be referred to Administration & Finance Executive Committee for recommendation

3.4

Letter dated July 31, 2015 from Fort Frances Girls Hockey Association:  Sponsorship Request

- will be referred to Administration & Finance Executive Committee for recommendation

4.

Approval of Council Minutes: *

4.1

Session 017 - July 13, 2015

5.

Approval of Committee of the Whole Minutes: *

5.1

Sessions 026, 027 and 028 - July 13, July 21 and July 27, 2015

6.

Resolutions from tonight's Committee meeting

7.

By-Laws:

7.1

Being a By-law to approve a construction agreement with Ed Kaun & Sons Ltd. (Tender 15-PD-14) Construct Animal Shelter and Other Renovations to Town Facilities

7.2

Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a funding agreement with Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs under Building Canada Fund for Reconstruction of Colonization Road East.

7.3

Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a funding agreement (upon arrival) with the Minister of Industry - FedNor for Rainy Lake Market Square project.

7.4

Being a By-Law for Regulating, Governing and Prohibiting the Operation of Off-Road and All Terrain Vehicles.

8.

New Items:

8.1

North West Ontario Regional Conference Registration - September 23, 24 and 25, 2015 - Thunder Bay.

9.

Information Correspondence:

9.1

AMO Communications - various dates

- LAS Municipal Energy Finance Workshops

- AMO Policy Update - AMO's Submission to Update of Long-Term Affordable Housing Strategy

- Announcing LAS/MFOA Municipal 'Investment Basics' Seminar

- AMO Policy Update - Infrastructure Funding

9.2

Letter dated July 10, 2015 from Minister Michael Gravelle, Ministry of Northern Development and Mines

9.3

Letter dated July 16, 2015 from Gary Thoms, Manager of Highway Engineering, TBT Engineering Limited re:  Highway 502 Improvements

9.4

Letter dated July 21, 2015 from Randy Pettapiece, MPP, Perth-Wellington re:  Resolution for Fairness in Provincial Infrastructure Funds

9.5

Letter dated July 21, 2015 from Maria Cristina Ciotti, Festival Coordinator, Harmony of Nations re: Thank You for Support

9.6

Letter dated July 22, 2015 from Dan Mathieson, Chair, Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) re: Update

9.7

Letter dated July 10, 2015 from Haldimand County:  Support for Resolution

9.8

Letter dated July 31, 2015 from Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen:  Resolution Support

9.9

Letter received August 5, 2015 from Ministry of Finance re:  Provincial Land Tax Open House dates

10.

Minutes:

10.1

Administration & Finance Executive Committee Minutes - June 18, 2015

10.2

Administration & Finance Executive Committee Minutes - July 7, 2015

10.3

Planning & Development Executive Committee Minutes - July 6, 2015

10.4

Community Services Executive Committee Minutes - July 6, 2015

11.

Non-agenda Items

12.

ADJOURNMENT

13.

* Previously distributed to Council

14.

** Items can be viewed by contacting the Clerk