Regular Council in Committee

THAT: The Council Rules of Procedure be suspended in order to permit additional delegations as set out in the Addendum under the Public Works Subdivision. (

THAT: A by-law be submitted to Council authorizing the entering into of an agreement with Boardview Advertising Inc. for the supply, installation and maintenance of a T.V. Monitor Advertising System at the Leisureplex. (

THAT: A by-law be submitted to Council deeming Lots 218, 219, 228 and 229, Plan 27/NP 370 not to be lots in a registered plan. (

THAT: Council extend Draft Plan Approval for the Bakersfield Subdivision 26T- 91016 (Phase 1) and the Bakersfield Subdivision 26T-91016 (Phase 2) until May 1st, 2006; and THAT: The owner, the mortgagee and the Niagara Regional Planning and Development Department be so advised. (

THAT: This matter be

THAT: Report No. PCS-83-04 regarding the application to amend the zoning by-law to rezone Parcel 2 as shown in consent application B72/03 from “Agriculture (A) Zone” to “Estate Residential (ER) Zone” to permit the creation of a building lot at the north west corner of Bertie Road and Stevensville Road for a single detached dwelling be approved and, THAT: The amending zoning by-law be adopted by Council upon the approval of the Regional Policy Plan Amendment. (

THAT: The 2004 Town-Wide Development Charges Background Study be forwarded to the July 19, 2004 Council meeting for adoption, and THAT: The Draft Final 2004-2009 Development Charge By-law attached as Appendix “2” be forwarded to the July 19, 2004 Council meeting for adoption, and THAT: A Growth-Related Infrastructure Program be developed in conjunction with the 2005 budget process. (

THAT: The Town enter into a Subdivision Agreement with 1386241 Ontario Limited (D.W. Howard Realty Limited) for the Dominion Road Subdivision – 7 Estate Lots; and THAT: A by-law be submitted to Council authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Subdivision Agreement and associated documents; and THAT: The Developer be allowed to pre-service the subdivision prior to the registration of the Agreement subject to receipt of the security deposit, cash payment, insurance certificate and letter of indemnification to the satisfaction of the Town; and THAT: The Town conveyed title to 1386241 Ontario Limited, Part 3 on Plan 59R-9263, free and clear of encumbrances, at the Developer’s sole expense; and THAT: A by-law be submitted to Council to amend the Town’s Comprehensive Zoning By-law No. 129-90 removing the Holding provision upon registration of the Subdivision Agreement. (

THAT: Paragraph 2 of the recommendation be amended to include the M.P., Niagara Falls, (

THAT: The Minister of Municipal Affairs be requested to extend the Minister’s Zoning Order for Marcy’s Woods until such time as the owners’ Environmental Report is received, and the Province has completed its long-term protection and management plan, and THAT: The Minister of Municipal Affairs, Minister of Natural Resources, the Local MPP’s, Mr. Nicholson, M.P., Regional Municipality of Niagara, the DiCienzo Family, Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority and the Bert Miller Nature Club be notified of Council’s decision and be provided with a copy of Administrative Report No. PCS-86-04. (

THAT: A by-law be submitted to Council deeming Lot Nos. 14, 15, 17 and 18, Plan 19/NP 513 not to be lots in a registered plan. (

THAT: Council award the “Friendship Trail Phase 3 – Construction and Tender Documents” to Peter J. Smith & Co. for an upset limit of $69,553.00 excluding G.S.T.; and THAT: A by-law be submitted to Council authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Contract Agreement. (

THAT: Report No. PCS-89-04 regarding the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee’s Property Designation Request be approved; and THAT: The Clerk provide Notice of Intention to pass a By-law in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act; and THAT: Following the provision notice Council adopt a By-law designating the property located at 264 Ridge Road as a heritage property under Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter 18 as amended. (

THAT: After hearing the delegations Report No. PW-43-04 be considered first. (

THAT: Council Rules of Procedure By-law No. 200-85, as amended, be waived in order to permit the hour of adjournment to extend beyond 9:30 p.m. (

THAT: The Council approve the provision of solid waste set-out services for eligible seniors and disabled persons under the Regional Municipality of Niagara’s Solid Waste Collection Services Contract; and THAT: Council direct Staff to draft a By-law for Council’s approval of solid waste collection set-out services for consideration at the Regular Meeting of Council scheduled for July 19, 2004; and THAT: Staff be required to report back to Council on the use of the set-out services as part of the 2005 Budget deliberations. (

THAT: Council receive Administrative Report No. PW-42-04 for information purposes. (

THAT: Administrative Report No. PW-43-04 be accepted by Council for information purposes, and THAT: Council adopt by resolution, the alternative road cross section for Thunder Bay shown in Appendix “A”, and THAT: Council authorize staff to proceed with the design and tender for Thunder Bay drainage works only, based on the alternative road cross section, subject to a Public Information Meeting to advise residents within the 2004 Project Area of the revised design. (

THAT: Report No. PW-43-04 be accepted for information purposes, and further THAT: Staff be directed to proceed to implement appropriate drainage works with the development of a drainage and maintenance program, and further THAT: The identified roads be resurfaced where necessary, with damaged shoulders repaired, and further THAT: Staff provide Council with update information regarding a reasonable timeframe, having regard to buildout in the area, to implement the 1995 plan. (

THAT: Council approve the entry into the Agreement with the Canadian National Railway Company attached as Appendix “A” for the installation of crossing gates and associated appurtenances at the Ridgemount Road railway grade crossing; and THAT: Council commit to the payment of twelve and one half percent (12.5%) of the cost of the installation of the crossing gates and associated appurtenances at the Ridgemount Road Canadian National Railway grade crossing, resulting in an estimated cost of $37,700 to the Town of Fort Erie, in the 2005 Roads Capital Budget, conditional on the provision of an eighty percent (80%) Federal Transport Canada Grant; and THAT: The Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the Agreement for the crossing gate installation provided as Appendix “A” with the Canadian National Railway Company. (

THAT: Council receive Administrative Report No. PW-45-04 as a status report for information purposes for the Erie Road Watermain Replacement. (

THAT: Council accept the Petition, in the Snyder Area, attached as Appendix “C” under Section 4 of the Drainage Act for a new Municipal Drain; and authorize the Drainage Superintendent to proceed in accordance with the Drainage Act Legislation, R.S.O. 1990, C.17, and COUNCIL-IN-COMMITTEE MINUTES – MONDAY, JULY 12, 2004 PAGE EIGHTEEN THAT: Council authorize the Drainage Superintendent to prepare and proceed with a Proposal Call to retain a Drainage Engineer. (

THAT: Council accept the Petition, for the Thompson Road Area, attached as Appendix “A” under Section 4 of the Drainage Act for a new Municipal Drain; and authorize the Drainage Superintendent to proceed in accordance with the Drainage Act Legislation, R.S.O. 1990, C.17; and THAT: Council authorize the Drainage Superintendent to prepare and proceed with a Proposal Call to retain a Drainage Engineer. (

THAT: Council receive Administrative Report No. PW-48-04 for information purposes; and THAT: Council direct staff to bring forward a by-law to adopt the revised Streetlighting Policy and Standards, as provided in Appendix “A” to Administrative Report No. PW-48-04. (

THAT: Council receive Administrative Report No. CAO-24-04 regarding the 2004-2006 Strategic Plan for information purposes and direct staff to review the document, attached as Appendix “1”, and provide recommendations with options to proceed. (

THAT: The list of taxes and penalties totaling $25,706.20 attached as Schedule “A” to Report No. F-29-2004 be cancelled, reduced or refunded as applicable in accordance with Sections 357 and 358 of the Municipal Act, 2001. (

THAT: Council-in-Committee does now hereby adjourn at 10:37 p.m. (