Regular Council in Committee

THAT: A by-law be submitted to Council at its meeting of April 13, 2004 to adopt the Woodland and Heritage Tree Preservation By-law, and further COUNCIL-IN-COMMITTEE MINUTES – MONDAY, MARCH 22, 2004 PAGE FOUR THAT: Notice of the intent to adopt the Woodlands and Heritage Tree Preservation By-law be published in the April 3 and 10 editions of the Fort Erie Times and posted on the Town’s website notifying the public of its provisions. (

THAT: Report No. PCS-44-04 regarding the 2004 Regional and Town Development Charges Studies be received, and further THAT: The “Development Infrastructure Servicing Policy” identified as Appendix “1” to Report No. PCS-44-04 be adopted for planning purposes for the 2004 Town-wide Development Charges Update, and further THAT: The “Project Listing” attached as Appendix “2” to Report No. PCS-44-04 be adopted to identify the growth related infrastructure required to support build-out of the Town’s designated urban areas, and further THAT: The Region be advised that the list of revised “Regional Projects Lists”, attached as Appendix “3” to Report No. PCS-44-04, be included in the Regional Development Charges Study Update. (

THAT: Report No. PCS-45-04 be received for information purposes, and further THAT: Staff be authorized to organize, advertise, and hold a Neighbourhood Planning Workshop, and further THAT: Working groups be formed to assist in the preparation of specific components of the Neighbourhood Plan following the Neighbourhood Planning Workshop. (

THAT: The amount of $50,000 for wayfinding be removed. (

THAT: Council approve the “SCTP Readiness to Proceed Questionnaire”, and further THAT: Council authorize staff to submit the Questionnaire to the Ministry of Tourism and Recreation, for its consideration of a revised funding application. (

THAT: Staff be directed to prepare a resolution for the March 29, 2004 Regular Meeting of Council petitioning the CRTC to reconsider the process of permitting municipalities to access the Bell 911 telephone databases in concert with a Community Notification System in the event of an emergency, and further THAT: Copies of the resolution be sent to the applicable Provincial and Federal interests, as listed in Administrative Report No. PCS-47/CAO-15-2004, requesting their support. (

THAT: Council support the extension of Draft Plan Approval for Hershey Estates Revised Draft Plan of Subdivision to May 24, 2006, and further THAT: The Owner and Regional Niagara Planning and Development Department be so advised. (

THAT: This matter be

THAT: A by-law be submitted to Council to amend the agreement with the Point Abino Association under Article 3.2 to change the tour dates from the 1st and 4th Saturday of the months of June, July, August and September to the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each of the said months, and further THAT: The Lighthouse Tour fees be increased from $5.00 per person to $10.00 per person and from children twelve and under free to $5.00 per child. (

THAT: The Municipal Council waive the requirement of the Committee of Adjustment for entry into an Encroachment Agreement with Thelma Fannie Lopez to permit the continued use and maintenance of an encroachment which encroaches on the south side of Englewood Avenue Road Allowance (504 Grandview Road), and further THAT: The Clerk be directed to notify the Secretary-Treasurer of the Committee of Adjustment of Council’s decision. (

THAT: A by-law be submitted to Council to amend Fence By-law No. 51-03 to include Section 427 of the Municipal Act, 2001 therein. (

THAT: The Town of Fort Erie acquire surplus St. Lawrence Seaway lands from the Canada Lands Company described as Parcels NZ-999-B05 (Part 12 on Reference Plan 59R-1812) and NZ-999-B06 (Part 14 on Reference Plan 59R-1812) as part of the Holloway Bay road allowance provided the purchase price is considered reasonable and the Canada Lands Company can satisfy the Town that the said parcels are free and clear of contamination. (

THAT: Council approve the 2004 Bridgburg BIA budget (Schedule “A” to Report No. F-19-2004) which was approved for submission by the Board of Management at its meeting on March 11, 2004, and further THAT: Council direct staff to amend By-law No. 61-99 to reflect new legislative references and an increase in the BIA levy from $30,000 to $41,000. (

THAT: Recommendation No. 4, dated February 25, 2004, establishing increases to water/sewer billing rates effective April 1, 2004, be amended to reflect a 1.2% reduction in the discounted rates, and further THAT: The by-law be submitted to amend the water/sewer rates, incorporate a $3 charge for duplicate bills and reminder/final notices. (

THAT: The Municipal Council of the Town of Fort Erie hereby approves the issuance of a Refreshment Cart Licence by Nelson Forbes to be located at Canadian Tire, 240 Garrison Road, pursuant to compliance by the fire and health departments and By-law No. 220-95. (

THAT: All school principals be deleted from the Street Naming - Bank of Names. (

THAT: The recommendation be dealt with separately. (

THAT: The School Naming – Bank of Names be amended by including the principals of Lakeshore Catholic High School. (

THAT: The School Naming – Bank of Names be amended by including the principals of Niagara Christian College. (

THAT: The School Naming – Bank of Names be amended by including the principals of all elementary schools. (

THAT: Council receive Administrative Report No. PW-15-04 on the status of the Street Naming – Bank of Names for information purposes only, as amended. (

THAT: Council receive Administrative Report No. PW-16-04 dated March 22, 2004 for information purposes regarding the review of water and wastewater administration and operations, and further THAT: Council approve the following changes to water and wastewater administration and operations: That drinking water sampling and microbiological testing be reduced to ten (10) per week, and That water distribution system flushing be reduced to one third (1/3) of the system per year on a three (3) year rotational basis, and COUNCIL-IN-COMMITTEE MINUTES – MONDAY, MARCH 22, 2004 PAGE ELEVEN That the resulting person day savings be directed to unaccounted for water and extraneous flow reduction, and That the resulting cost reduction of $40,000 be applied to water and sewer rate reduction. (

THAT: Council receive this Status Report on Extraneous Flow Reduction for information purposes, and further THAT: The Town of Fort Erie continues a proactive program to identify and eliminate surface and groundwater infiltration and sources of direct storm water inflow to the sanitary sewer system. (CRRIED) (E) NEW BUSINESS/ENQUIRIES (a) Councillor Noyes Councillor Noyes stated she received a complaint from a senior citizen who tripped over a metal survey stake protruding approximately three inches above the ground at the corner of West Main Street and Coral Avenue in Stevensville. She stated the stake is located between the two sidewalks. Councillor Noyes requested that Public Works investigate the hazard. (b) Mayor Redekop Mayor Redekop

THAT: Council-in-Committee does now hereby adjourn at 9:13 p.m. (