Regular Council in Committee

THAT 1. Council does hereby receive the interim Gaming Corporate Strategic Plan Report and confirm the actions as outlined in Administrative Report No. CAO-31-2002 as the direction for 2003; THAT 2. Council of the Town of Fort Erie authorizes staff to prepare an amendment to Section 6.2, Subsection 3 of the Gaming Policy By-law, being By-law No. 185-2000 as amended, by including “Relief of Poverty” as a priority area and elevating “Promotion of Health and Well Being” within the hierarchy of priorities. The amended Subsection 3 would read as follows: COUNCIL-IN-COMMITTEE MINUTES – MONDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2002 PAGE THREE “In keeping with community building philosophies that support cross- sector collaboration, the following priority areas shall be used for determining allocation of lottery events to applicants that: (a) Provide relief of poverty; (b) Promote health and well-being; (c) Build a strong and diverse community; (d) Foster community pride and a sense of belonging; (e) Prevent community problems; (f) Preserve the unique characteristics of the community; (g) Embrace and protect the natural environment; (h) Support community and personal safety; (i) Strengthen families and children; (j) Make better use of existing community resources or facilities; and (k) Promote self-sufficiency and develop strong leaders”. (

THAT: The list of taxes and penalties totaling $6,317.66 attached as Schedule “A” to Report No. F-47-2002 be cancelled, reduced and refunded as applicable in accordance with Section 442 and 443 of the Municipal Act R.S.O. 1990, Chapter M.45, and further THAT: The list of taxes and penalties shown below totaling $20,013.39 be deemed uncollectible and struck from the roll, in accordance with Section 441 of the Municipal Act R.S.O. 1990 Chapter M.45. YEAR MUNICIPAL INTEREST REGION SCHOOL Total BOARDS 2000 & Prior $ 1,349.01 $ 5,836.14 $ 2,184.80 $ 3,569.07 $ 12,939.02 2001 $ 393.40 $ 822.08 $ 663.02 $ 952.78 $ 2,831.28 2002 $ 403.33 $ 109.03 $ 677.95 $ 952.78 $ 2,143.09 Coll. Costs $ 2,100.00 $ - $ - $ - $ 2,100.00 TOTAL $ 4,245.74 $ 6,767.25 $ 3,525.77 $ 5,474.63 $ 20,013.39 (

THAT: This report be received for information purposes, and further THAT: All of the current licencing and fees and charges by-laws be re-enacted prior to January 1, 2003, and further THAT: The Departmental Review annexed as Appendix “5“ be reviewed by staff and that the necessary tasks and determinations be undertaken accordingly with further reports returned to Council. (

THAT: Council accept the tender from Circle P. Paving Ltd. of Stevensville, Ontario for Road and Driveway Cut Reinstatement Fall 2002, Contract No. PWO-02-2002, in the amount of $37,920.80, including g.s.t. (

THAT: Recommendation No. 5 be

THAT: Report No. PCS-99-1-2002 be

THAT: A by-law be submitted to Council deeming Lots 166, 167, 168, 169, 170 and 171, Plan 31, NP 994 not to be lots in a registered plan. (

THAT: A by-law be submitted to Council deeming Lots 62 and 63, Plan 48, NP 388 not to be lots in a registered plan. (

THAT: Section 4.01 of the Terms of Reference regarding the Term of Office be amended by deleting the second sentence and inserting in lieu thereof the following “Membership shall be concurrent with the term of Council”. (

THAT: Council authorize the Town of Fort Erie to participate in the 2003 “Communities-in-Bloom” Program, and further THAT: Council adopt as a guideline the Terms of Reference, as amended for the Communities-in-Bloom Committee, attached as Appendix “2” to Administrative Report No. PCS-112-2002, and authorize staff to prepare a by-law to establish the Committee. (

THAT: Council confirm that the deliverable contained in Administrative Report No. PCS-11-2002 can be considered as the Terms of Reference for the preparation of a Non-Residential Development Charge Background Study, and further THAT: A resolution be presented to Council to retain C.N. Watson and Associates as a single source purchase to undertake the preparation of the Non-Residential Development Charge Background Study, as required to the upset limit of $25,000.00 (excluding g.s.t) (

THAT: This report be received for information purposes, and circulated to the Spears Neighbourhood Working Group, Local Stakeholders, and Regional Niagara for their comment and participation, and further THAT: The recommendations contained in the report be incorporated into Spears Neighbourhood Plan, and further THAT: Council authorize staff to prepare a Public Open House and presentation on the Spears High Point Master Servicing Study for the November 18, 2002 meeting of Council-in-Committee. (

THAT: Council-in-Committee does now recess into the Special Council meeting. (

THAT: Council discuss the appointment to the Gaming Corporation in Closed Session and hereby goes into Closed Session for same as well as to discuss the following: (a) Property Matter Re: Land Committee Minutes – September 13 and October 11, 2002 (CAO-30/LC-09-2002) (

THAT: Council-in-Committee does now rise and reconvene to report as follows: (a) Human Resources – Freedom of Information matter (Confidential Memo) THAT: The Clerk be directed to advertise for one additional publication in The Times and Niagara Falls Review as well as posting on the Town’s Web Page for the filling of a vacancy on the Fort Erie Gaming Corporation. (

THAT: (b) Property Matter Re: Land Committee Minutes – September 13 and October 11, 2002 (CAO-30/LC-09-2002) THAT: Council does now approve the September 13, 2002 CSP and Land Committee minutes and the October 11, 2002 Regular Land Committee minutes save and except Item 2.2 on Page 3 of the September 13, 2002 Minutes and Item 3.11 on Page 7 on the October 11, 2002 Minutes relative to the offer to sell lands to the Town on Hibbard Street by Mrs. Winney, and that the following recommendations be approved: (i) City of Port Colborne – Disposal of Site “A” THAT: The Clerk be directed to correspond with the City of Port Colborne advising the Town wishes to retain ownership of Site “A” and that the Town will look at any offers received for the property. (ii) Beach Management Agreement THAT: A by-law be submitted to the Council meeting of October 8, 2002 adopting the Beach Management Agreement and that the Agreement be forwarded to the Ministry of Natural Resources for approval. (iii) Trans Canada Trail Pavilion THAT: A report be submitted to Council-in-Committee respecting the Trans Canada Trail Pavilion. (iv) Beatrice Avenue Design Configuration THAT: Council hereby accepts the Land Committee determination that the factors impacting the development of Town-owned lands fronting on Beatrice Avenue does not dictate a priority for development, and further THAT: A partnership with abutting and impacted property owners or a developer is a prerequisite to development, and further THAT: Th

THAT: Item 2.2 on Page 3 of the CSP and Land Committee Minutes of September 13, 2002 and Item 3.11 on Page 7 of the Land Committee Minutes of October 11, 2002 be approved as well as the following recommendation: (vii) Hibbard Street Property – Request for Town to Purchase (Winney) THAT: Mrs. Winney be advised that the Town of Fort Erie is not interested in purchasing her lands known municipally as 3610 Hibbard Street and lands on the south side of Hibbard Street and that Mrs. Winney be so advised. (

THAT: Council-in-Committee does now hereby adjourn at 8:17 p.m. (