Special Council

That: Council expresses sincere appreciation and gratitude to the following for their time and participation in the 2022 Inaugural Meeting of Council: • 337 'Allan Troup' Squadron Royal Canadian Air Cadets - Fort Erie • 2966 Royal Canadian Artillery Cadet Corps - Fort Erie • Reverend Martha J. Lockwood • Peter Cotton • Hannah Flake • Erin Ronfeld Inaugural Special Council - 15 Nov 2022 Meeting Minutes • Mike Salvage • Dave Labbe, Fort Erie Native Friendship Centre • Strong Water Singers • John T. Teal, Barrister & Solicitor • Regional Councillor-Elect, Tom Insinna That: Council applauds and appreciates the performances and presentations of the following: • Fort Erie Arts Council • Fort Erie Multicultural Centre • Fort Erie Museum and Cultural Services • Selena Carlson • Peacock School of Dance • Justin Preston • Down the Rabbit Hole Theatre Company • Dennis Hernandez-Galeano That: Council recognizes the following in this community partnership: • Niagara Samosa Factory • The Green House Floral Bar • The Pie Guys Bakery & Cafe • The Happy Baker • Creative Dining by Angie • Gift Baskets Niagara • Niagara Parks Commission • Madison's Pub • J&B Pro Music • J. Burd - News Media607 • Magnolia Creative Co. • Above & Beyond Decor That: Council expresses its appreciation to the following Town staff for their spirit of dedication and commitment to the success of this 2022 Inaugural Meeting: • Deanna Allen • Kevin Beauchamp • Ashlea Carter • Danielle Culver • Caralee Grummett • Sean Hutt

Whereas volunteer involvement fosters civic responsibility, participation and interaction, and strengthens communities by promoting change and development through identification of community needs, and Whereas a commitment to community participation and service is one of the pillars of strength of the Town of Fort Erie, and Whereas municipal councils establish boards and committees to enable citizens to become involved in grassroot service areas which are fundamental to the enhancement of the community such as libraries, museums, youth, seniors, history, business districts, the environment and beautification, to name just a few, and Whereas the appointment of members of the public to serve on the Town’s Boards and Committees allows the Council to: • provide a variety of perspectives, reflecting the diversity of the community; • represent stakeholder groups; • bring specific skills and expertise that contribute to good governance; • represent specific groups of service users, and; • bring external funding, sponsorship, volunteers or profile to the service, and Whereas it is deemed desirable to honour the members who served on the Town’s Boards and Committees for the past term of Council; Now therefore be it resolved, Inaugural Special Council - 15 Nov 2022 Meeting Minutes That: Council of the Town of Fort Erie expresses heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to each and every member who served on the Town’s various Boards and Committees for the past term of Council whose contrib

That: The by-law package containing: 141-2022 To Appoint Acting Mayors for the 2022-2026 Term of Council 142-2022 To Appoint Christopher Smith as Deputy Fire Chief for the Town of Fort Erie is given first and second reading. (

That: By-laws: 141-2022 142-2022 are given third and final reading to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk under the corporate seal. (

That: By-law No. 143-2022: To Confirm the Actions of Council at its Inaugural Special Council Meeting Held on November 15, 2022 is given first and second reading. (

That: By-law No. 143-2022 is given third and final reading to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk under the corporate seal. (

That: Council adjourns at 8:24 p.m. to reconvene into a Regular Meeting of Council on December 12, 2022. (