Regular Council in Committee

THAT: The Municipal Council of the Town of Fort Erie does now hereby consider Report No. CDS-93-05 however, the Minutes reflect the order of the Agenda, as printed. (

THAT: The application to amend the Zoning By-law for Part 1 of the subject lands to a “Site Specific Agricultural A Zone” to recognize the existing television transmitter facility on a lot with a reduced lot frontage and area; and Part 2 of the subject lands to a “Site Specific Agricultural A Zone” to permit a reduced lot area and frontage be approved and that a “Site Specific Hazard H Zone” be applied to the areas that are Provincially Significant Wetlands, and further THAT: An implementing zoning by-law amendment be presented to Council for adoption. (

THAT: Council receive Report No. CDS-89-05 concerning the Crystal Beach Neighbourhood Plan for information purposes, and further THAT: Comments received from the Public Meeting and from agency circulation be reviewed by staff for inclusion in the Neighbourhood Plan where appropriate, and further COUNCIL-IN-COMMITTEE MINUTES – MONDAY, AUGUST 8, 2005 PAGE TEN THAT: A further report be submitted to the Council-in-Committee meeting of September 6, 2005 to adopt the Crystal Beach Neighbourhood Plan, and further THAT: This report be circulated to the Regional Niagara Planning Department for information purposes. (

THAT: The hour of adjournment be extended beyond 9:30 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. (

THAT: Council authorize the replacement of the play equipment in Crystal Ridge Park with a new play system to an upset limit of $50,000, and that site works be undertaken to improve accessibility from St. George’s Catholic School to an upset limit of $5,000, and that an overhead light be installed adjacent to the play system to an upset limit of $3,000, and further THAT: Council approve the allocation of additional funds to upgrade the playground surfacing for the new Crystal Ridge play system to improve accessibility, to an upset limit of $7,500. (

THAT: The contract to manufacture, supply and install play equipment in Ferndale Park, Bowen Road Park and Crystal Ridge Park be awarded to ABC Recreation Ltd., in the amount of $187,477.24 (excluding g.s.t.), and further THAT: A by-law awarding the tender be submitted to Council for approval. (

THAT: The application to amend the Zoning By-law for Part 1 of the subject lands to a “Site Specific Agricultural A Zone” to permit the lands to continue to be used for residential purposes, and Part 2 of the subject lands to a “Site Specific Institutional I Zone” to recognize the existing church and cemetery be approved, and further THAT: An implementing zoning by-law amendment be presented to Council for adoption. (

THAT: The by-law awarding the contract to Modern Landfill Inc. to be considered at the Special Council Meeting of August 8, 2005 be and it is hereby

THAT: Council authorize the removal of tires at 2268 Burger Road, and further THAT: The contract for the removal of the tires in the estimated amount of $58,475 be awarded to Modern Landfill Inc, and further THAT: The by-law awarding the contract to Modern Landfill Inc. be and it is hereby

THAT: The revised application to amend the zoning by-law to permit a NO FRILLS GAS BAR/CAR WASH on the west side of Thompson Road and south of the QEW be approved, and further THAT: An implementing zoning by-law amendment be presented to Council in conjunction with site plan approval which demonstrates compliance with the Town’s design and landscaping requirements. (

THAT: The Town enter into a Site Plan Amending Agreement with Garrison Road Inc. for the expansion of the International Gateway Centre at 450 Garrison Road, and further THAT: A by-law be submitted to Council authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Site Plan Amending Agreement and requisite documents. (

THAT: The Town enter into a site plan agreement with 775515 Ontario Ltd. for an 8-unit freehold townhouse development on Cambridge Road, between Derby Road and Belfast Road South subject to receipt of the final drawings to Town’s satisfaction, and further THAT: The owner be allowed to pre-service the lands subject to the conditions outlined in this report, and further THAT: A by-law be submitted to Council to amend the Town’s Comprehensive Zoning By-law 129-90 removing the holding provision after the owner has entered into a Site Plan Agreement with the Town, and further THAT: A by-law be submitted to Council authorizing the Mayor and the Clerk to execute the site plan agreement and requisite documents. (

THAT: The Municipal Council receive the minutes of the August 3, 2005 Joint Figure Skating Club Meeting for information purposes. (

THAT: Administrative Report IS-28-05, regarding improvements to both the QEW at Gilmore Road and the QEW at Bowen Road interchanges be received, and further COUNCIL-IN-COMMITTEE MINUTES – MONDAY, AUGUST 8, 2005 PAGE THIRTEEN THAT: Council authorize staff to proceed with the development of a comprehensive business plan for a full build-out of the Fort Erie Industrial Business Park areas as it relates to the interchange improvements, and further THAT: Council endorse a funding strategy with Federal (1/3), Provincial (1/3) and local (1/3) participation to accomplish the necessary improvements, and further THAT: Council authorize the retention of a consultant for the preparation of an Economic Impact Analysis for the full build-out of the Fort Erie Industrial Business Park area, at an estimated cost of $25,000. (

THAT: Administrative Report No. IS-29-05 regarding the Canada-Ontario Municipal Rural Infrastructure fund (COMRIF) - Application for Intake Tow, dated August 8, 2005 be received, and further THAT: The Municipal Council of the Town of Fort Erie confirm that the Reconstruction of Garrison Road from Concession Road to Central Avenue is considered to be the “highest priority” in the Town of Fort Erie, and further THAT: The Municipal Council of the Town of Fort Erie authorize staff to submit an Intake Two Application for the Canada-Ontario Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (COMRIF) for the Reconsideration of Garrison Road from Concession Road to Central Avenue. (

THAT: The hour of adjournment be extended beyond 10:30 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. (

THAT: Council approve the quotation for the replacement of the Fort Erie Historical Museum Roof, at the tendered amount of $9,951.00, including g.s.t, to Baron Roofing & Siding Ltd., and further THAT: Council authorize the funding of this project from the Fort Erie Museum Board’s Capital Replacement Reserve Fund. (

THAT: By-law No. 171-2002 be amended by adding the following paragraph: “10. THAT the Accessibility Advisory Committee shall advise the Municipal Council about the requirements and implementation of accessibility standards and the preparation of accessibility reports and such other matters for which the Council may seek its advice under subsection 29(5) of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005.” (

THAT: This report be received for information purposes, and THAT: A further report be submitted to Council to review the proposed housekeeping amendments to the Dangerous Dog By-law No. 176-01 and any provisions of Bill 132 deemed appropriate to be contained therein. (

THAT: Council authorize the appointment of Grant Thornton, Chartered Accountants as the Town of Fort Erie’s auditors for the fiscal years 2005-2009, and further COUNCIL-IN-COMMITTEE MINUTES – MONDAY, AUGUST 8, 2005 PAGE FIFTEEN THAT: A by-law be submitted to Council to appoint auditors for the 2005-2009 audit engagement and to authorize the execution of a Letter of Engagement, attached as Appendix “A” with Grant Thornton, Chartered Accountants. (

THAT: Council-in-Committee does now hereby adjourn at 10:50 p.m. (