Regular Council in Committee

THAT: The order of the Agenda be altered to hear the following reports first and the balance of the Agenda thereafter as printed, however the Minutes reflect the order of the Agenda, as printed. (

THAT: Report No. CDS-67-06 regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment application for 33 Princess Street be received for information purposes, and further THAT: A report on the zoning by-law amendment be presented to a Council-in- Committee meeting with the recommendations subsequent to the Public Meeting. (

THAT: This report be

THAT: The Ridge Road South Draft Plan of Condominium submitted by Grey Forest Homes Ltd. be approved in accordance with the provisions of the Planning Act R.S.O. 1998 c.P.13 and the Comdominium Act R.S.O. 1998 c.18 and the regulations thereunder subject to the conditions contained in Appendix “6” of this report, and further THAT: The parties be advised of Council’s decision on the application in accordance with Provincial regulations, and further COUNCIL-IN-COMMITTEE MINUTES – MONDAY, AUGUST 14, 2006 PAGE FIFTEEN THAT: The Mayor be authorized to endorse the plans as approved 20 days after the Notice of Council’s decision has been given provided that no appeals have been lodged, and further THAT: The applicant be advised that the Town’s conditions of Draft Plan Approval for the condominium will lapse three (3) years from the date of Draft Plan Approval unless an extension of approval is granted by Town Council, if an extension is requested an updated review and amendment of the conditions of approval may be necessary at the time, and further THAT: The conditions of Draft Plan Approval in Report No. CDS-68-06 be circulated to the applicable agencies in accordance with the requirements of the Planning Act. (

THAT: Report No. CDS-69-06 regarding the Neighbourhood Plan Update – Crystal Beach, Bridgeburg and Ridgeway/Thunder Bay Neighbourhoods be received for information purposes and forwarded to the Bridgeburg Community Focus Group, the Bridgeburg BIA and Regional Planning and Development Department, and further THAT: Council hereby allocates the appropriate staff resources to immediately commence with the Ridgeway/Thunder Bay Neighbourhood Plan, as detailed in Report No. CDS-69-06. (

THAT: Council hereby grants relief from the Fence By-law No. 51-2003 to permit a 2.44 metre high fence surrounding the rear yard at 3838 Mathewson Avenue. (

THAT: The recommendation be amended to permit two (2) additional units rather than four (4) additional units. (

THAT: The existing Model Home Agreement for Crystal Ridge Landing be amended to permit two (2) additional units as discussed in Report No. CDS-71-06. (

THAT: Council hereby extends Draft Plan Approval for the Alliston Woods Subdivision until March 1, 2008, and further THAT: The owner and the Niagara Regional Planning and Development Department be so advised. (

THAT: Council hereby receives Report No. CAO-16-06 for information purposes. (

THAT: A by-law be submitted to Council to appoint BHH Benefits as Agent of Record for the Corporation’s employee group life and health insurance, and further THAT: By-law No. 222-2002 be repealed. (

THAT: A by-law be submitted to the Council Meeting of August 21, 2006 to adopt a new Council Rules of Procedure to govern the proceedings of Council, and further THAT: The following Members of Council be and they are hereby appointed to the Board and Committee Review Panel: 1. Mayor Redekop 2. Councillor Fell 3. Councillor Shular 4. Councillor Berry (

THAT: Council hereby accepts this report for information purposes only, and further THAT: The Term of Investment Section of By-law No. 208-05 – Investment Policy be amended to include the consolidated Reserve Fund as funds eligible to be held in investments that mature in more than 364 days. (

THAT: Report No. CS-26-06 regarding the 2005 Municipal Performance Measurement Program (MPMP) be received for information purposes. (

THAT: A by-law authorizing a revised Town of Fort Erie Expense Allowance Policy in the form attached as Appendix “A’ to Report No. CS-27-06 be submitted to Council at its August 21, 2006 meeting. (

THAT: A by-law be submitted to Council authorizing the acceptance of the proposal from Bell Canada with an upset limit of $101,124 for the replacement of the Town’s Corporate Telephone System. (

THAT: Net capital surpluses and deficits on completed capital projects totaling $1,323,530.56 be allocated to reserve funds in accordance with the summary distribution attached as Appendix “4” to this report, and further THAT: A by-law be submitted at the August 21, 2006 Council meeting consolidating the Discretionary Reserve Fund By-laws, including transfers and new reserve funds identified in Table 1 and Table 2 to Report No. CS-29-06. (

THAT: The Municipal Council of the Town of Fort Erie hereby grants permission to the Property Owner’s Association of the Thunder Bay Area to conduct their 4th Annual Rock’n Family BBQ on Saturday, August 19, 2006 from 12:00 noon to 7:00 p.m. at their Clubhouse on the corner of Neva Road and Hyman Avenue, and further COUNCIL-IN-COMMITTEE MINUTES – MONDAY, AUGUST 14, 2006 PAGE NINETEEN THAT: The organization shall provide the Town of Fort Erie with liability insurance in the amount of $2,000,000, naming the Town as additional insured, and further THAT: A by-law be considered at Special Council meeting held August 14, 2006 to provide for temporary one-way traffic and restrict parking on Town streets for this event, and further THAT: The appropriate agencies be so notified of this event. (

THAT: Report No. IS-43-06 regarding Pet Friendly Parks and Beaches be received for information purposes. (

THAT: Report No. IS-44-06 regarding the Reconstruction of Queen Street, between Central Avenue and Niagara Boulevard be received for information purposes, and further THAT: Council hereby approves a project partnership with the Buffalo and Fort Erie Public Bridge Authority, as described in Report No. IS-44-06, including a financial responsibility of not more than $1,200,000 for Town infrastructure service improvements to be funded through the 2007 budget and 2008 budget as required. (

THAT: Report No. IS-45-06 regarding QEW Directional Signage be received for information purposes, and further THAT: Council support changes to this signage, specifically related to the designation and identification of “Fort Erie Downtown” exits, as described in Report No. IS-45-06, and further THAT: Council direct staff to prepare a resolution requesting the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario to recognize and install appropriate signage to identify the same. (

THAT: Council-in-Committee does now hereby adjourn at 10:43 p.m. (