TOWN OF FORT FRANCES

AGENDA - March 13, 2017

MEETING - Council Chambers , Civic Centre

1.

COUNCIL MEETING

(Session No. 059) 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

Melissa Pearson representing 'We Own It' - presentation regarding privatization

2.2

Tannis Drysdale, Rainy River Future Development Corporation - Activity Report October to December 2016

3.

Consent Agenda:

3.1

Items Referred  from Committee of the Whole

3.2

Letter dated January 31, 2017 from S. Covey & S. Mayes, Operation Lifesaver re:  Rail Safety Week

- will be advised of Council's proclamation

3.3

Letter dated February 6, 2017 from K. Hofer, President, Town & Gown Association of Ontario (TGAO) re:  Membership Opportunity

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

3.4

Letter received February 13, 2017 from Rainy River District Festival Association re:  Request Financial Contribution

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

3.5

E-mail dated February 21, 2017 from C. Fisher, Ducks Unlimited Fort Frances Chapter re:  Installation of Panels along LaVerendrye Parkway

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

3.6

Letter dated February 12, 2017 from W. Marsden, Gen. Mgr. Team Ontario Male, re:  Request Financial Support

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

3.7

Letter dated February 21, 2017 from B. Gustafson, FFHS Chem Free Grad Committee re:  Request Financial Support

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

3.8

Letter dated March 1, 2017 from M. McDonald, President, Rainy River Cattlemen's Association re:  Request Financial Support

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

3.9

Letter dated March 1, 2017 from N. Boyd re:  Request commemorative bench in honour of parents E and L Weir

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

4.

Approval of Council Minutes: *

4.1

Session Nos. 057 and 058 dated February 13, 2017 and February 21, 2017 respectively

5.

Approval of Committee of the Whole Minutes: *

5.1

Session Nos. 083, 084 and 085 dated February 13, 2017, February 21, 2017 and March 6, 2017 respectively

6.

Resolutions from tonight's Committee meeting

7.

By-Laws:

7.1

39~16-B  -  a by-law to amend an employment agreement with Doug Brown, CAO for the Town of Fort Frances

7.2

07~17  -  a by-law to approve a Grant Contract with the Ontario Trillium Foundation for infrastructure financing at the Museum (roof, ramp, accessible washrooms)

7.3

13~17  -  a by-law to authorize an agreement to lease and service a photocopier for Treasury at the Civic Centre.

7.4

14~17  -  a by-law to approve a Transfer Payment Agreement with Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Transportation for funding under the Public Transit Infrastructure Fund (PTIF) for financing towards one Handi-Van bus.

8.

Information Correspondence:

8.1

AMO Communications

- Strategy for a Waste-Free Ontario:  Building the Circular Economy Released

- Highlights of Bill 68 - Modernizing Municipal Legislation

8.2

Communities in Bloom Ontario Registration

8.3

Letter received February 21, 2017 from D. Rusnak, MP Thunder Bay - Rainy River re:  Connect to Innovate infrastructure program

8.4

Letter dated January 31, 2017 from K. McGarry, Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry re:  2017 ROMA participation Thanks

8.5

Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry Inspection Notice for Sapawe Forest

8.6

Letter dated March 6, 2017 from Hon. M. Hunter and Hon. B. Chiarelli, Ministry of Education re:  Pupil Accommodation Reviews

8.7

Letter dated March 2017 from Hon. D. Damerla, Minister of Seniors Affairs re:  Senior of the Year Award

8.8

Letter dated February 22, 2017 from The Regional Municipality of Peel re:  Support for Resolution (Fluoridation)

8.9

Letter dated February 28, 2017 from the Municipality of Thames Centre re:  Support for Resolution (Defibrillators)

8.10

Townhsip of Pickle Lake re:  Support for Resolution (Fire Department Funding)

8.11

Letter dated March 1, 2017 from Township of Killaloe-Hagarty-Richards re:  Support for Resolution (Ontario Building Code)

8.12

Letter dated February 9, 2017 from City of Hamilton re:  Support for Resolution (Ward Boundary Reviews)

8.13

Letter dated February 9, 2017 from Township of Muskoka Lakes re:  Support for Resolution (Fire Department Funding)

8.14

Letter dated February 17, 2017 from Township of Central Frontenac re:  Support for Resolution (Fire Department Funding)

8.15

Letter dated March 1, 2017 from Township of Zorra re:  Support for Resolution (Defibrillators)

9.

Minutes:

9.1

Operations & Facilities Executive Committee - February 8, 2017

9.2

Community Services Executive Committee - February 6, 2017

9.3

Planning & Development Executive Committee - February 6, 2017

10.

Non-agenda Items

11.

ADJOURNMENT

12.

* Previously distributed to Council

13.

** Items can be viewed by contacting the Clerk