Committee of the Whole Minutes

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Virtual Zoom Meeting
COUNCIL PRESENT:
  • Mayor Black,
  • Deputy Mayor Redmond,
  • Councillor Seccaspina,
  • Councillor Randell,
  • Councillor Tennant,
  • Councillor Atkinson,
  • and Councillor Parsons
STAFF PRESENT:
  • Diane Smithson, CAO,
  • Stacey Blair, Clerk,
  • Niki Dwyer, Director of Development Services,
  • and Joanne Henderson, Manager of Recreation and Culture

1.
CALL TO ORDER
 

Committee of the Whole Chair, Andrew Tennant called the meeting to order at 7:08 p.m.

2.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
 

  • Motion No.
    Moved by:Deputy Mayor Redmond
    Seconded by:Councillor Atkinson

    THAT the agenda be accepted as presented.

    CARRIED

3.
DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY/CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF
 

None.

4.
MINUTES TO BE APPROVED AND RECEIVED
 

1.
Committee of the Whole Minutes
This item has attachments. 

1.Post-Meeting Minutes - CoW_Jun22_2021 - English.pdf
  • Motion No.
    Moved by:Councillor Randell
    Seconded by:Councillor Seccaspina

    THAT the Committee of the Whole Minutes dated June 22, 2021 be accepted as presented.

    CARRIED

5.
DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
 

None.

6.
REPORTS
 

1.
2021 2nd Quarter Drinking Water Quality Management System Report to Council (Communication 132098)
This item has attachments. 

1.132098 Public Works Report - 2nd Quarter DWQMS 2021.pdf
  • Motion No.
    Moved by:Councillor Seccaspina
    Seconded by:Mayor Black

    THAT the 2021 2nd Quarter Drinking Water Quality Management System Report be accepted as information.

    CARRIED, CONSENT

2.
ICIP Green Stream Intake 2 (Communication 132099)
This item has attachments. 

1.132099 Public Works Report - ICIP Green Stream_Aug_10_2021.pdf
  • Motion No.
    Moved by:Councillor Parsons
    Seconded by:Mayor Black

    THAT Council approves proceeding with a grant application under the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) Green Stream Intake 2 for the watermain looping along Townline Road, Concession 8 and Industrial Avenue as identified in the Public Works Director’s report dated August 10, 2021.

    CARRIED, MOTION PREPARED

3.
Taber Street – Block 4 Townhome Proposal (DP3-01-21) (Communication 132100)
This item has attachments. 

1.132100 a Planning Report - Taber Street Block 4 DP3-01-21.pdf
2.132100 b 03-Site Plan.pdf
3.132100 c Taber Street - Appendix B Landscape Plan.pdf

Don Schultz of Cavanagh Construction provided a presentation supporting the proposal on behalf of the developer. 

The Director of Development Services provided a summary of her staff report to the Committee.

  • Motion No.
    Moved by:Mayor Black
    Seconded by:Deputy Mayor Redmond

    THAT the Committee deny Development Permit application DP3-01-2021 respecting the property known as Block 4 on 27M-97 located on Taber Street.

    CARRIED

4.
As We Heard It Summary – Growth Scenarios (Communication 132101)
This item has attachments. 

1.132101 a Planning Report - As we heard it - Growth Scenarios.pdf
2.132101 b As We Heard It - Appendix A.pdf
3.132101 c As we heard it appendix b.pdf
  • Motion No.
    Moved by:Councillor Randell
    Seconded by:Councillor Seccaspina

    THAT Council receive as information the “As We Heard It Summary – Growth Scenarios” report prepared by the Director of Development Services dated August 10, 2021.

    CARRIED, CONSENT

5.
Road Closure/Parking Lot Closure Request (Communication 132102)
This item has attachments. 

1.132102 Recreation Report - Road Closure for BIA Night Market.pdf
  • Motion No.
    Moved by:Councillor Randell
    Seconded by:Councillor Parsons

    THAT Council approves the Downtown Business Improvement Association’s (BIA) request to close Bridge Street from Mill Street to Lake Avenue on Thursday, August 26th, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. for the BIA Night Market; and

    THAT Council approves the BIA request to close the parking lot at 82 Bridge Street (across from Scotiabank) from Wednesday, August 25th, 2021 at 11:00 p.m. to Saturday, August 28th, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. for a temporary Beaver Tail/Pastry Pop Up Shop.

    CARRIED, BY LAW PREPARED

6.
Amendment of By-law 114-2020, Fees and Charges By-law (Communication 132103)
This item has attachments. 

1.132103 Clerks Report - Fees and Charges Refreshment Vehicles.pdf
  • Motion No.
    Moved by:Councillor Randell
    Seconded by:Deputy Mayor Redmond

    THAT the Fees and Charges By-law 114-2020 be amended to add the following new fee:

    Refreshment Vehicles Daily Rate: $75/day

    • Non-profit groups exempt
    CARRIED, BY LAW PREPARED

7.
CAO’s Report – Delegated Authority (Communication 132104)
This item has attachments. 

1.132104 CAO Delegated Authority Report August 10, 2021.pdf
  • Motion No.
    Moved by:Councillor Atkinson
    Seconded by:Councillor Seccaspina

    THAT Council accept the CAO’s Delegated Authority Report dated August 10, 2021 as information.

    CARRIED, CONSENT

7.
NEW/OTHER BUSINESS
 

None.

8.
COMMITTEE, BOARD AND EXTERNAL ORGANIZATION UPDATES
 

1.
Advisory Committee Minutes
This item has attachments. 

1.21 06 16 Endorsed BOD Minutes MVCA(1).pdf
2.21 06 27 Minister Piccinni re CA Act regulations(1).pdf
3.21 07 23 MVCA Board Meeting Summary Report(1).pdf
4.2021 06 21 PSB Minutes.pdf
5.2021 06 23 UFRC Minutes Approved.pdf
6.2021 07 26 Parks Rec Minutes.pdf
  • Motion No.
    Moved by:Councillor Atkinson
    Seconded by:Councillor Randell

    THAT the following advisory committee minutes be received:

    • Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority Board of Directors - June and July 2021
    • Police Services Board - June 21, 2021
    • Urban Forest/River Corridor - June 23, 2021
    • Parks and Recreation - July 26, 2021
    CARRIED

2.
Committee Resignations
 

  • Motion No.
    Moved by:Councillor Atkinson
    Seconded by:Councillor Parsons

    THAT the resignations of Andy Kerr-Wilson and Jack Havel from the Urban Forest/River Corridor Committee be accepted with regrets; and
    THAT letters of thanks be sent to Mr. Kerr-Wilson and Mr. Havel on behalf of the Town and Council. 

    CARRIED, CONSENT

3.
2021-2022 Ice Rental Rates (Communication 132094)
 

  • Motion No.
    Moved by:Councillor Seccaspina
    Seconded by:Deputy Mayor Redmond

    THAT the proposed 2021/2022 Regular Season Ice Rental Rates be approved for a one (1) year period effective September 6, 2021 to September 4, 2022 based on an approximate 3% increase.

    CARRIED, BY LAW PREPARED

4.
2021-2022 Pool User Fees (Communication 132095)
This item has attachments. 

1.By-Law XX-2021 - Updated Recreation Fees and Charges.pdf
  • Motion No.
    Moved by:Deputy Mayor Redmond
    Seconded by:Councillor Seccaspina

    THAT the proposed 2021-2022 proposed pool user fees be approved for a one (1) year period effective September 6, 2021 to September 4, 2022 based on an approximate 3% increase.

    CARRIED, BY LAW PREPARED

9.
INFORMATION LISTING
This item has attachments. 

1.21 06 01 Fort Erie Resolution.pdf
2.21 07 06 Minister of Education.pdf
3.21 07 19 Ontario Connects - EOWC EOMC EORN.pdf
4.21 07 30 Eye Care in Ontario.pdf
  • Motion No.
    Moved by:Councillor Randell
    Seconded by:Councillor Seccaspina

    THAT the Information Listing dated August 10, 2021 be received as information.

    CARRIED
  • Motion No.
    Moved by:Mayor Black
    Seconded by:Deputy Mayor Redmond

    THAT the Mayor send a letter on behalf of Council to Christine Elliott,  the Minister of Health, in response to the letter received from Heritage Optometric Clinic regarding the underfunding of eye care in Ontario.

    CARRIED, CONSENT

10.
NOTICE OF MOTIONS
 

None.

11.
CLOSED SESSION
 

  1. Proposed Purchase of Land
  2. Settlement of Legal Matter
  • Motion No.
    Moved by:Councillor Parsons
    Seconded by:Councillor Seccaspina

    THAT the Committee move into closed session at 8:17 p.m. to discuss matters subject to:

    Item 1

    • a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality (Municipal Act s. 239 2(c));
    • a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality (Municipal Act s. 239 2(k));

    Item 2

    • litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals affecting the municipality or local board (Municipal Act s. 239 2(e)); and
    • advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose (Municipal Act s. 239 2(f)).

    AND THAT Diane Smithson, CAO, Stacey Blair, Clerk participate in the video conference 

    CARRIED
  • Motion No.
    Moved by:Deputy Mayor Redmond
    Seconded by:Mayor Black

    THAT the Committee of the Whole return to Regular Session at 8:38 p.m.

    CARRIED

12.
RISE AND REPORT
 

The CAO reported that staff direction was provided regarding items 1 and 2 during the Closed Session.

13.
ADJOURNMENT
 

  • Motion No.
    Moved by:Councillor Randell
    Seconded by:Mayor Black

    THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:42 p.m.

    CARRIED
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