The Fort Erie Record

Regular Council

May 25, 2026

Who was there

Present (7): Joan Christensen, Nick Dubanow, Darren Flagg, Tom Lewis, George McDermott, Ann-Marie Noyes, Wayne Redekop

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

Declared interests

Councillor Dubanowregarding item 18.4 By-law 40-2026 as he is a director of the non-profit corporation that owns one of the affected properties in Schedule A
Councillor Noyesregarding item 10.1 ;- Public Meeting - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments - 240 Jarvis Street as she is a member of the congregation

What was decided (22 motions)

22 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That: Council permit the delegation additional time to complete their presentation.
Moved by Councillor Dubanow, seconded by Councillor Lewis
Carried
McDermott That: Council approves the amendment to the Town’s Consolidated 2021 Official Plan, as detailed in Report PBBS-25-2026 for land located at 240 Jarvis Street; and further, That: Council approves the amendment to the Town’s Zoning By-law 129-90, as amended, as detailed in Report PBBS-25-2026 for land located at 240 Jarvis Street; and further,
Moved by Councillor Flagg
Carried
McDermott That: Council approves the consent agenda as recommended.
Moved by Councillor Noyes
Carried
McDermott That: Council does now go into Closed Session at 7:45 p.m. to consider the following: 14.1 Closed Meeting Minutes of May 11, 2026; 14.2 Senior Citizens Advisory Committee appointment, pursuant to Section 239 (2) (b) of the Municipal Act, 2001 , personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; 14.3 Community Health Care Services Committee appointment, pursuant to Section 239 (2) (b) of the Municipal Act, 2001 , personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; 14.4 Committee of Adjustment appointments, pursuant to Section 239 (2) (b) of the Municipal Act, 2001 , personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; and 14.5 Confidential Report LLS-07-2026 Point Abino Lighthouse - Inspection Review and Legal Analysis, pursuant to Section 239 (2) (f) of the Municipal Act, 2001 , advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.
Moved by Councillor Dubanow
Carried
McDermott That: Council does now rise and reconvene from closed session at 8:09 p.m. with report: 14.1 That: Council approves the Closed Meeting Minutes of May 11, 2026; 14.2 That: Council appoint Brian Wright to the Senior Citizens Advisory Committee for the term ending November 14, 2026, or until his successor is appointed; 14.3 That: Council appoint Dr. Shalini Sharma to the Community Health Care Services Committee for the position of Local Physician, for the term ending November 14, 2026, or until her successor is appointed; 14.4 That: Council appoint Terry Stevenson and Erin Lane to the Committee of Adjustment for the term ending November 14, 2026, or until their successors are appointed; and 14.5 That: Council receives Confidential Report LLS-07-2026 Point Abino Lighthouse - Inspection Review and Legal Analysis and authorizes the Town Solicitor to proceed as director in closed session.
Moved by Councillor Lewis
Carried
McDermott Whereas the Hockey Hall of Fame, located in Toronto, Ontario, is a museum dedicated to the history of ice hockey and features exhibits on players, teams, National Hockey League records, memorabilia, and trophies, including the Stanley Cup; and Whereas the Esso Medals Exhibit within the Hockey Hall of Fame recognizes outstanding achievements among amateur athletes in hockey and para (sledge) hockey; and Whereas Alan Dickson, a resident of the Town of Fort Erie and a member of the Niagara Thunderblades para hockey team, was awarded the Esso Medal for Dedication in 2025; and Whereas Mr. Dickson was nominated and accepted for inclusion in the Esso Medals Exhibit at the Hockey Hall of Fame, where his medal is now permanently displayed; and Whereas it has been identified that, with the exception of the exhibit area in question, the Hockey Hall of Fame is accessible in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) ; and Whereas access to the Esso Medals Exhibit requires visitors to ascend steps in order to closely view the display or take photographs; and Whereas barriers to accessibility may prevent individuals with mobility devices from independently accessing the exhibit; and Whereas ensuring equitable access to exhibits aligns with the principles of accessibility and inclusion for all visitors, including athletes whose achievements are recognized therein; and Whereas alternative and adaptable accessibility solutions are available and have
Moved by Councillor Christensen
Carried
McDermott That: The by-law package containing: 37-2026 To Amend Traffic By-law 2000-89, as amended (Speed Limits – Point Abino Road and Holloway Bay Road); 38-2026 To Appoint Caleb Storring as Deputy Chief Building Official for the Town of Fort Erie and to Repeal By-law 71-2020; 39-2026 To Appoint Luciano Chieca as Chief Building Official for the Town of Fort Erie and to Repeal By-laws 81-2014 and 2016-093; and 41-2026 To Amend Zoning By-law 129-90, as amended - 825 Garrison Road are given first and second reading.
Moved by Councillor Flagg
Carried
That: By-law 40-2026 To Authorize Applications for the Cancellation, Reduction or Refund of Taxes Levied for the Years 2024, 2025 and 2026 is given first and second reading.
Moved by Councillor Flagg, seconded by Councillor Christensen
Carried
McDermott That: By-law 42-2026 To Confirm the Actions of Council at its Council-in-Committee Meeting held May 11, 2026 and its Regular Council Meeting held May 25, 2026, is given first and second reading.
Moved by Councillor Noyes
Carried
McDermott That: By-law 42-2026 is given third and final reading to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk under the corporate seal.
Moved by Councillor Lewis
Carried
McDermott That: Council adjourns at 8:19 pm to reconvene into a Regular Meeting of Council on June 22, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Dubanow
Carried
That: Council approves the amendment to the Town’s Consolidated 2021 Official Plan, as detailed in Report PBBS-25-2026 for land located at 240 Jarvis Street; and further, That: Council approves the amendment to the Town’s Zoning By-law 129- 90, as amended, as detailed in Report PBBS-25-2026 for land located at 240 Jarvis Street; and further,
Moved by Councillor Flagg, seconded by Councillor McDermott
Carried
Regular Council Meeting - May 25, 2026 5 That: Council approves the consent agenda as recommended.
Moved by Councillor Noyes, seconded by Councillor McDermott
Carried
That: Council does now go into Closed Session at 7:45 p.m. to consider the following: 14.1 Closed Meeting Minutes of May 11, 2026; 14.2 Senior Citizens Advisory Committee appointment, pursuant to Section 239 (2) (b) of the Municipal Act, 2001, personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; 14.3 Community Health Care Services Committee appointment, pursuant to Section 239 (2) (b) of the Municipal Act, 2001, personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; 14.4 Committee of Adjustment appointments, pursuant to Section 239 (2) (b) of the Municipal Act, 2001, personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; and 14.5 Confidential Report LLS-07-2026 Point Abino Lighthouse - Inspection Review and Legal Analysis, pursuant to Section 239 (2) (f) of the Municipal Act, 2001, advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.
Moved by Councillor Dubanow, seconded by Councillor McDermott
Carried
That: Council does now rise and reconvene from closed session at 8:09 p.m. with report: 14.1 That: Council approves the Closed Meeting Minutes of May 11, 2026; 14.2 That: Council appoint Brian Wright to the Senior Citizens Advisory Committee for the term ending November 14, 2026, or until his successor is appointed; 14.3 That: Council appoint Dr. Shalini Sharma to the Community Health Care Services Committee for the position of Local Physician, for the term ending November 14, 2026, or until her successor is appointed; Regular Council Meeting - May 25, 2026 8 14.4 That: Council appoint Terry Stevenson and Erin Lane to the Committee of Adjustment for the term ending November 14, 2026, or until their successors are appointed; and 14.5 That: Council receives Confidential Report LLS-07-2026 Point Abino Lighthouse - Inspection Review and Legal Analysis and authorizes the Town Solicitor to proceed as director in closed session.
Moved by Councillor Lewis, seconded by Councillor McDermott
Carried
Whereas the Hockey Hall of Fame, located in Toronto, Ontario, is a museum dedicated to the history of ice hockey and features exhibits on players, teams, National Hockey League records, memorabilia, and trophies, including the Stanley Cup; and Whereas the Esso Medals Exhibit within the Hockey Hall of Fame recognizes outstanding achievements among amateur athletes in hockey and para (sledge) hockey; and Whereas Alan Dickson, a resident of the Town of Fort Erie and a member of the Niagara Thunderblades para hockey team, was awarded the Esso Medal for Dedication in 2025; and Whereas Mr. Dickson was nominated and accepted for inclusion in the Esso Medals Exhibit at the Hockey Hall of Fame, where his medal is now permanently displayed; and Whereas it has been identified that, with the exception of the exhibit area in question, the Hockey Hall of Fame is accessible in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA); and Whereas access to the Esso Medals Exhibit requires visitors to ascend steps in order to closely view the display or take photographs; and Whereas barriers to accessibility may prevent individuals with mobility devices from independently accessing the exhibit; and Whereas ensuring equitable access to exhibits aligns with the principles of accessibility and inclusion for all visitors, including athletes whose achievements are recognized therein; and Regular Council Meeting - May 25, 2026 9 Whereas alternative and adaptable accessibility so
Moved by Councillor Christensen, seconded by Councillor McDermott
Carried
That: The by-law package containing: 37-2026 To Amend Traffic By-law 2000-89, as amended (Speed Limits – Point Abino Road and Holloway Bay Road); 38-2026 To Appoint Caleb Storring as Deputy Chief Building Official for the Town of Fort Erie and to Repeal By-law 71-2020; 39-2026 To Appoint Luciano Chieca as Chief Building Official for the Town of Fort Erie and to Repeal By-laws 81-2014 and 2016-093; and 41-2026 To Amend Zoning By-law 129-90, as amended - 825 Garrison Road are given first and second reading.
Moved by Councillor Flagg, seconded by Councillor McDermott
Carried
That: By-laws 37-2026 to 39-2026 inclusive, and 41-2026 are given third and final reading to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk under the corporate seal.
Moved by Councillor McDermott, seconded by Councillor Christensen
Carried
That: By-law 40-2026 is given third and final reading to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk under the corporate seal.
Moved by Councillor McDermott, seconded by Councillor Christensen
Carried
That: By-law 42-2026 To Confirm the Actions of Council at its Council-in- Committee Meeting held May 11, 2026 and its Regular Council Meeting held May 25, 2026, is given first and second reading.
Moved by Councillor Noyes, seconded by Councillor McDermott
Carried
Regular Council Meeting - May 25, 2026 11 That: By-law 42-2026 is given third and final reading to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk under the corporate seal.
Moved by Councillor Lewis, seconded by Councillor McDermott
Carried
That: Council adjourns at 8:19 pm to reconvene into a Regular Meeting of Council on June 22, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Dubanow, seconded by Councillor McDermott
Carried

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