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 Noyeson item 10.3.3 as her property is an intended recipient of a tree through the planting program
What was decided (11 motions)
9 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That: Council approves the Consent Agenda as recommended.
Moved by Councillor Lewis
Carried
That: Council approves the 2024-2029 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan, attached as Appendix “1”, and further That: Council directs staff to prepare a By-law to adopt the Town of Fort Erie 2024-2029 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan and repeal By-law No. 157-2019.
Moved by Councillor Lewis
Carried
That: Council supports the designation of the proposed Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan (AHCIP) Project Area, and further That: Council directs planning staff to submit the necessary By-law to Council to designate the Project Area, and further That: Council directs staff to forward a copy of report PDS-72-2024 to the Regional Planning and Development Services Department and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, for their information.
Moved by Councillor Lewis
Carried
That: Council approves an interim control by-law for a study to be undertaken as part of the Official Plan Review in respect of land use planning policies relating to the urban waterfront residential lands abutting Lake Erie between Point Abino Road South; to Helena Street to determine the appropriate land use, density, and height for this area.
Moved by Councillor Lewis
Carried
That: Council receives the Memorandum for information.
Moved by Mayor Redekop
Carried
That: In preparation for the 2025 spring planting, Council direct staff to contact the property owners subject to the condition for tree planting related to severance or minor variance applications to determine: whether they are interested in a tree, and if interested, staff will offer a choice of tree species and confirm their preference, and their preference for planting either on their property or on the municipal property in front of their property
Moved by Mayor Redekop
Carried
That: Council receives Report IS-12-2024, including the proposed Municipal Property Occupancy Policy (MPOP), and further That: Council directs staff to amend 2000-89, being a By-law to Regulate Traffic and Parking on the Highways of the Town of Fort Erie, by incorporating the updated provisions and amendments outlined in Report IS-12-2024, and further That: Council directs staff to amend Fees and Charges By-law 176-2023, to incorporate the updated provisions and amendments outlined in Report IS-12-2024 and Report IS-23-2021, and further That: Council directs staff to prepare a new By-law that will repeal and replace the existing Highway Occupancy Policy (By-law 120-2015), by incorporating the updated provisions and amendments as discussed in this report.
Moved by Councillor Noyes
Carried
That: Council approves the 2024-2028 Winter Operations Plan as the operating protocol for the Town of Fort Erie; and further That: Council directs staff to prepare a By-law to adopt the Winter Operations Plan for 2024-2028 and repeal By-law 106-2020. 11.3 New Business/Enquiries None. 11.3.1 Mayor Redekop Mayor Redekop enquired when the road resurfacing list would be prepared and completed by staff, ensuring it is available prior to tendering. Director Walsh responded that the list would be finalized early in the new year, following the completion of the biannual road condition investigation, which informs the prioritization of resurfacing projects. 11.4 Business Status Report 1. IS-BSR-02DEC2024.pdf No changes. 12. Closed Session The Closed Session items were not considered at this meeting and will be
Moved by Councillor Flagg
Deferred
That: Council adjourns Council-in-Committee at 7:52 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Noyes
Carried
Council-in-Committee Meeting Minutes - December 2, 2024 5 That: Council receives the Memorandum for information.
Moved by Councillor Noyes
Carried
That: Council approves the 2024-2028 Winter Operations Plan as the operating protocol for the Town of Fort Erie; and further That: Council directs staff to prepare a By-law to adopt the Winter Operations Plan for 2024-2028 and repeal By-law 106-2020. 11.3 New Business/Enquiries None. Council-in-Committee Meeting Minutes - December 2, 2024 7 11.3.1 Mayor Redekop Mayor Redekop enquired when the road resurfacing list would be prepared and completed by staff, ensuring it is available prior to tendering. Director Walsh responded that the list would be finalized early in the new year, following the completion of the biannual road condition investigation, which informs the prioritization of resurfacing projects. 11.4 Business Status Report No changes. 12. Closed Session The Closed Session items were not considered at this meeting and will be