TOWN OF FORT FRANCES

AGENDA - September 14, 2015

MEETING - Council Chambers , Civic Centre

1.

COUNCIL MEETING

(Session No. 020) 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

Rainy River Future Development Corporation:  Activity Report and Invoice for Services (April 1 - June 30, 2015)

2.2

Fort Frances Fire Rescue Services - Annual Report for 2014 and BiAnnual Report for the first half of 2015

2.3

Minutes of Settlement - Request for Reconsideration (128 Third Street West) for 2015

3.

Consent Agenda:

3.1

Items Referred  from Committee of the Whole

3.2

Northwestern Ontario Sports Hall of Fame and Museum:  Advertising Opportunity

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

3.3

Joy Lockman, Fort Frances Resident:  Parking concerns

-will be referred to the Planning & Development Executive Committee for recommendation

3.4

Fort Frances Curling Club:  Tax Rebate Request

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

3.5

Downtown Scott Street B.I.A.:  Tree Removal

-will be referred to the Operations & Facilities Executive Committee for recommendation

3.6

Downtown Scott Street B.I.A.:  Relocation of Mural & Sidewalk Brick Replacements

-will be referred to the Operations & Facilities Executive Committee for recommendation

3.7

Ontario Coalition for Better Child Care and Canadian Union of Public Employees:  Request Proclamation

-will be advised of Council's proclamation

3.8

North Western Ontario Tourism Association:  Membership Opportunity

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

3.9

Riverside Foundation for Health Care:  Annual Fall Dinner Sponsorship Opportunity

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

3.10

Recycling Council of Ontario:  Request Proclamation

- will be advised of Council's proclamation

3.11

Application for Amendment of Site Plan Control Agreement

- will be referred to the Planning & Development Executive Committee for recommendation

4.

Approval of Council Minutes: *

4.1

Session Nos. 018 and 019 dated August 10, 2015 and August 31, 2015 respectively.

5.

Approval of Committee of the Whole Minutes: *

5.1

Session Nos. 029 and 030 dated August 10, 2015 and August 31, 2015 respectively

6.

Resolutions from tonight's Committee meeting

7.

By-Laws:

7.1

Being a by-law to approve a Haulage Agreement with Emterra Environmental for transportation of recyclable materials.

7.2

Being a by-law to approve a Processing Agreement with Emterra Environmental for processing services for non-hazardous solid waste/recyclables.

7.3

Being a by-law to authorize an agreement with Paul Heayn for his services as meeting investigator.

7.4

Being a by-law to approve an agreement with JMX Contracting Inc. for the demolition of the Rainy Lake Hotel.

7.5

Being a by-law to execute a wage enhancement agreement with Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board (2015 Provincial Child Care one time funding program).

8.

New Items:

8.1

Rainy River District Municipal Association:  General Meeting on September 30, 2015

9.

Information Correspondence:

9.1

Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO)

-AMO Policy Update - Highlights of the August 2015 Board Meeting

-AMO Policy Update - Government Announces New Disaster Recovery Assistance Program

-Member Communication - What's Next Ontario Update

-AMO Policy Update - Municipal POA Courts Cost Recovery - Ministry of the Attorney General Announces 50% Increases

-Policing Update - Minister Announces Consultations on a New Legislative Framework

-AMO Annual Report Available Online (2014)

-AMO Policy Update - Special Advisor Releases Community Hubs Report

-AMO Policy Update - Health Funding Review Report and Funding Allocation Announcement

-AMO Breaking News - AMO Support for the Syrian Refugee Crisis - Call to Action

9.2

AMO / LAS Training

- Municipal Energy Finance Workshop

- Practical Solutions for Municipal Risk Management Symposium

9.3

Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association (NOMA): Energy East Update

9.4

Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association (NOMA):  Presentation at AMO Conference August 2015

9.5

Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association (NOMA):  MTO Consultation on Inter-City Bus Services

9.6

Lakehead University - Workshop for 'Creating Dementia Friendly Communities: Let's Get Started!'

9.7

Rural Ontario Municipal Association:  Letter to Minister McMeekin, MMAH regarding Infrastructure Funding

9.8

Forum for Young Canadians:  Application

9.9

Township of Hamilton:  Bill 100 - Supporting Ontario Trails Act

9.10

Union Gas Limited:  TransCanada Pipeline's Energy East Project

9.11

Ministry of Transportation: Thank You

9.12

Fort Frances Museum & Cultural Centre:  Fall 2015 Newsletter

10.

Minutes:

10.1

Downtown BIA - July 22, 2015 Minutes

10.2

Board of Health for the Northwestern Health Unit - June 26, 2015 Minutes

10.3

Administration & Finance Executive Committee - August 4, 2015

10.4

Planning & Development Executive Committee - August 5, 2015

10.5

Operations & Facilities Executive Committee - July 8, 2015

10.6

Community Services Executive Committee - August 4, 2015

11.

Non-agenda Items

12.

ADJOURNMENT

13.

* Previously distributed to Council

14.

** Items can be viewed by contacting the Clerk