The Municipal Corporation of the Town of Fort Erie

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1 The Municipal Corporation of the Town of Fort Erie Regular Council Meeting Minutes Monday, February 27, Call to Order The meeting was called to order by Mayor Redekop, Chair at 6:00 p.m. 2. Invocation The Invocation was read by the Clerk. 3. Roll Call Present: Mayor Redekop; Councillors Butler, Knutt, Lubberts, Passero and Zanko Absent: Councillor McDermott due to personal reasons Absent: Regional Councillor Annunziata due to a work commitment Staff: R. Brady, L. Bubanko, K. German, J. Janzen and K. Walsh 4. Announcements/Addenda Mayor Redekop made announcements regarding various events and items of community interest. 5. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest 6. Public Notice of Upcoming Meetings 7. Regional Councillor Report Regional Councillor Annunziata was not present.

2 8. Presentations and Delegations (a) Fred Louws, Principal, Greater Fort Erie Secondary School and Stacy Veld, Superintendent of Business Services & Treasurer of the Board, District School Board of Niagara Re: Update on Greater Fort Erie Secondary School Mr. Louws and Ms. Veld delivered a power point presentation which is available for viewing on the Town s website. Mr. Louws and Ms. Veld presented a construction progress report of the Greater Fort Erie Secondary School that included an overall scope, east wing, technology classrooms, gymnasium, learning commons, and theatre. (b) Ms. Veld provided an overview of features and building costs and the fundraising efforts for the Centre for the Arts. David Watt, Asset Management, Partner & Julien Bell, Infrastructure Planning, Partner, GM BluePlan Engineering Limited Re: Water Distribution System Master Plan Resolution No. 1 Moved by: Councillor Lubberts That: Council extends the GM BluePlan Engineering Limited delegation time to 20 minutes. Mr. Watt and Mr. Bell delivered a power point presentation which is available for viewing on the Town s website. They provided an update on the Town of Fort Erie s Water Distribution System Master Plan that included: Introduction of the Project Team, Project history and drivers beginning in 2007, Vision Statement and Objectives, Water system overview and Regional upgrades, Growth scenarios, System performance and upgrades, Recommended Strategy, Financials, and Page 2 of 9

3 Next steps. During the presentation, the following motion was put: Resolution No. 2 That: Council extends the GM BluePlan Engineering Limited delegation time for an additional 5 minutes. 9. Consent Agenda Items 9.1 Request to Remove Consent Agenda Items for Discussion 9.2 Consent Agenda Items for Approval 1. Minutes (a) Approve - Regular Council Meeting - February 13, 2017 (b) Approve Recommendations - Council-in- Committee Meeting - February 21, Correspondence (a) (b) (c) (d) Receive - City of Niagara Falls - Niagara Parks Commission Vacancies Receive - Fort Erie SPCA - Board of Directors Minutes - January 17, 2017 Receive - Buffalo and Fort Erie Public Bridge Authority - Update on Bridge Improvements and Concern Regarding Potential Border Delays Receive - Niagara Region - Financial Support for Families of Missing Persons 3. Board/Committee Minutes (a) Receive - Community Gaming Development Corporation - December 1, 2016 (b) Receive - Fort Erie Public Library Board - January 17, 2017 Page 3 of 9

4 (c) Receive - Fort Erie Active Transportation Advisory Committee - January 17, 2017 (d) Receive - Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee - February 13, Other Matters Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution No. 3 Moved by: Councillor Knutt Seconded by: Councillor Zanko That: Council approves the Consent Agenda Items as recommended. 9.3 Items Removed for Discussion 10. New Business/Enquiries (a) Appointment - Accessibility Advisory Committee Resolution No. 4 Seconded by: Councillor Zanko (b) That: Council appoints Bev Ferris to the Accessibility Advisory Committee for the period ending November 30, Appointment - Communities-in-Bloom Committee - Sharon Robinson Resolution No. 5 Moved by: Councillor Lubberts That: Council appoints Sharon Robinson to the Communities-in- Bloom Committee for the period ending November 30, Page 4 of 9

5 (c) Appointment - Community Gaming Development Corporation Board - John Mollicone Resolution No. 6 Seconded by: Councillor Zanko (d) That: Council appoints John Mollicone to the Community Gaming Development Corporation Board for the period ending November 30, Appointment - Fort Erie Public Library Board Resolution No. 7 Moved by: Councillor Butler Seconded by: Councillor Lubberts (e) That: Council appoints Nicholas W. Dubanow to the Fort Erie Public Library Board for the period ending November 30, Appointment - Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee - Stacy Weeks Resolution No. 8 Moved by: Councillor Zanko Seconded by: Councillor Knutt That: Council appoints Stacy Weeks to the Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee for the period ending November 30, (f) Appointment - Museum & Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee Resolution No. 9 Seconded by: Councillor Knutt That: Council appoints Carole Walpole to the Museum & Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee for the period ending November 30, Page 5 of 9

6 (g) Appointment - Senior Citizens Advisory Committee - Margaret Rodway and Fran Hill Resolution No. 10 Seconded by: Councillor Knutt (h) (i) (j) That: Council appoints Margaret Rodway, Dandi-Lion and Fran Hill, Fort Erie Native Friendship Centre Senior to the Senior Citizens Advisory Committee for the period ending November 30, Memorandum - Jeremey Korevaar, Coordinator, Development Approvals - Parklane Place Subdivision - Tree Clearing Work Prior to Subdivision Agreement Councillor Zanko asked if Mr. Walsh could provide residents with information on pothole filling as she has received a number of complaints on the number of potholes in Ward 3 and questions as to why there are so many given the light winter. Mr. Walsh advised that although there has not been much snow this winter, the frequent freezing and thawing creates a perfect environment for pothole development which is the reason for the high number over a longer time period. The potholes are addressed on a priority basis with the biggest done first. He added that staff are trying an experimental patching material which is more expensive but should be a permanent fix until the road can be fixed. Staff will be monitoring this over the next two years to determine the value. Councillor Passero asked if Mr. Walsh could expand on the delegate s comments regarding asbestos concrete pipe. He asked if it is more commonly known as transite pipe and he also asked for an explanation on when challenges are posed in handling this material. Mr. Walsh confirmed that asbestos cement watermain is also known as transite, colloquially known as asbestos cement (a/c) pipe. He advised that when the a/c pipe is cut there is potential for asbestos fibres to be released into the environment. Staff do have a strict protocol for the handling of a/c pipe that exists both in the water system and sewer system and the greatest precautions are taken through the cutting of the pipe and the disposal of it. Page 6 of 9

7 (k) (l) Councillor Knutt asked that Councillor Zanko bring to the Traffic Coordinating Committee a request for a traffic study west of Ridgemount Road on Townline Road leading up to the QEW. He stated there is a high volume of traffic there and though the Ministry of Transportation has replaced the overpass, the road has a severe number of potholes and is highly traversed by vehicles. He has also observed several cars that appear to be exceeding the speed limit. Councillor Zanko advised that she also had an item to bring forward to the next committee meeting. Mr. Walsh confirmed that these items can be added to the agenda. Councillor Butler asked if there is a possibility to source out, or run lines through the ground system and up the poles to the flowering baskets for watering instead of having a watering contract. Mr. Walsh replied with initial thoughts of this system being very expensive and difficult to do as the proper time to install water lines would be during reconstruction; however, he will provide information on the logistical issues. (m) 11. Motions 12. Notice of Motion Councillor Knutt asked if the bridge on Stevensville Road that runs over Black Creek near the empty lot was the responsibility of the Region or Town to which Mr. Walsh responded it is a Regional bridge. Councillor Knutt advised that the concrete is breaking away on the east side and requested that this be brought to the attention of the Region. Mr. Walsh will follow up with the Region. 13. Consideration of By-laws Resolution No. 11 Moved by: Councillor Butler Seconded by: Councillor Lubberts That: The by-law package containing: : To Amend By-law No to Change the Composition of the Ridgeway Business Improvement Area Board of Management Page 7 of 9

8 : To Amend Zoning By-law No Niagara River Parkway George Boboros Agent - Laurie Lint-Boboros Owner : To Stop Up and Close and Authorize the Sale of Part of the Gilmore Road Unopened Road Allowance on the West Side of Farm Road (Joseph & Cynthia Ann Defilippis) : To Authorize the Entry into a Grant Funding Agreement with Dr. Peter Saranchuk for Reimbursement of Relocation Expenses : To Repeal By-law No (Performance Evaluation Procedure for the Position of Chief Administrative Officer) : To Authorize the Entry into and Execution of an Agreement with Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario as Represented by the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Under the Ontario Infrastructure Top-Up Fund Application-Based Component is given first and second reading. Resolution No. 12 Moved by: Councillor Lubberts That: By-laws: are given third and final reading to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk under the corporate seal. Resolution No. 13 Moved by: Councillor Lubberts That: By-law No : To Confirm the Actions of Council at its Meeting Held on February 27, 2017 is given first and second reading. Page 8 of 9

9 Resolution No. 14 Moved by: Councillor Zanko Seconded by: Councillor Passero That: By-law No is given third and final reading to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk under the corporate seal. 14. Scheduling of Meetings Various meetings were announced. 15. Adjournment Resolution No. 15 Moved by: Councillor Knutt Seconded by: Councillor Zanko That: Council adjourns at 8:01 p.m. to reconvene into a Regular Meeting of Council on March 27, Mayor Clerk Page 9 of 9