Special Council

That: Council recommends Leah Feor to The Regional Municipality of Niagara's Council as the Town of Fort Erie representative for appointment to the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority for the 2018-2022 term of Council. (

That: Council expresses sincere appreciation and gratitude to the following for their time and participation in the 2018 Inaugural Meeting of Council: • Peter Cotton • Craig Downie • Travis Hill • Justin Letourneau • Hannah Flake • Reverend Martha J. Lockwood • Pastor Julio Romero • Dave Labbe • Strong Water Women • The Honourable Justice James A. Ramsay, Ontario Superior Court of Justice • Reverend Dan Bennett • Regional Councillor-Elect, Tom Insinna, and further That: Council recognizes the generous donations of the following: • 337 'Allan Troup' Squadron Royal Canadian Air Cadets - Fort Erie • 2966 Royal Canadian Artillery Cadet Corps - Fort Erie • Fort Erie Native Friendship Centre • Greater Fort Erie Secondary School • Niagara Parks Commission, and further That: Council recognizes the following in this community partnership: • Brimstone Brewing Co. • Crave Local Fresh • Crescent Gardens Ltd. • The Happy Baker, and further That: Council applauds and appreciates the performances and presentations of the following: • Fort Erie Multicultural Centre • Jung's Niagara Taekwondo • Peacock School of Dance Page 3 of 6 Inaugural - Special Council - 03 Dec 2018 Meeting Minutes • Dennis Hernandez-Galeano • Selena Carlson • Jason Haywood • Geoff George • Fort Erie Arts Council • Greater Fort Erie Secondary School Music Students, and further That: Council expresses its appreciation to the following Town staff for their spirit of dedication and commitment to the success of this 2018 Ina

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; Page 4 of 6 Inaugural - Special Council - 03 Dec 2018 Meeting Minutes • 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: 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

That: The by-law package containing: 146-2018 To Appoint Acting Mayors for the 2018-2022 Term of Council 147-2018 To Appoint Members of Council as Chair and Vice-Chair for Each Business Subdivision of Council 148-2018 To Appoint the Mayor as the Town of Fort Erie Representative to the Niagara Parks Commission is given first and second reading. (

That: By-laws: 146-2018 147-2018 148-2018 are given third and final reading to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk under the corporate seal. (

That: By-law No. 149-2018: To Confirm the Actions of Council at its Inaugural Special Council Meeting Held on December 3, 2018 is given first and second reading. (

That: By-law No. 149-2018 is given third and final reading to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk under the corporate seal. (

That: Council adjourns at 7:56 p.m. to reconvene into a Special Meeting of Council on December 10, 2018. (