Fort Erie public meetings in 2024

Ridgeway Business Improvement Area Board of Management

The Ridgeway Business Improvement Area Board of Management will adopt the agenda for its annual general meeting, adopt the minutes from the January 3, 2024 AGM, and adopt the 2023 audited financial statements. The board will also review its 2024 activities and adopt the proposed 2025 budget for the Ridgeway Business Improvement Area. All items are presented for adoption as written.

• Adopt AGM agenda for December 30, 2024
• Adopt January 3, 2024 AGM minutes
• Adopt 2023 audited financial statements
• Chair's review of 2024 activities
• Adopt 2025 Ridgeway BIA budget

Committee of Adjustment

The Fort Erie Committee of Adjustment will hear eight applications for minor variances and land consents at its December 19 meeting. The body will also adopt minutes from the November 21 meeting and set the next meeting date for January 16, 2025.

• Public hearings for 8 minor variance and consent applications
• Adoption of minutes from November 21, 2024
• Next meeting scheduled for January 16, 2025
• Minor variance at 11 Lewis Street
• Consent at 3613 and 3607 East Main Street

Regular Council

The Fort Erie Town Council meeting will consider a series of by‑law items, including the adoption of the town’s Preliminary Capital Budget for 2025. Other items include designating heritage sites, approving a development agreement, and adopting the 2025 water and wastewater budget and rates. The council will also address a highway declaration for Elm Street and other regulatory changes.

• By‑law 123‑2024 – Accept and declare lands at 3701 Elm Street as a public highway.
• By‑law 124‑2024 – Authorize a development agreement for 150 Lakewood Avenue.
• By‑law 129‑2024 – Adopt the Preliminary Capital Budget for the Town of Fort Erie for 2025.
• By‑law 130‑2024 – Adopt the 2025 Water and Wastewater Budget and associated rates and charges.
• By‑law 126‑2024 – Designate 367 Crescent Road as being of cultural heritage value or interest.

Council gave final reading to the 2025 preliminary capital budget, water and wastewater budget with rates, and a package of 16 by-laws covering roads, heritage designations, zoning, and fees. It also appointed Michael Maynard as Integrity Commissioner and confirmed prior meeting actions. Several items were deferred to January 2025, including a development approvals memo and a heritage committee terms-of-reference amendment.

• Adopted 2025 preliminary capital budget (By-law 129-2024)
• Adopted 2025 water/wastewater budget and rates (By-law 130-2024)
• Approved 16 by-laws final reading, incl. road dedications, heritage designations, zoning (By-laws 123-132, 134-138)
• Appointed Michael Maynard as Integrity Commissioner (By-law 133-2024)
• Confirmed actions of prior meetings (By-law 139-2024)
• Deferred development approvals options memo to Jan 27, 2025
• Deferred heritage committee terms-of-reference amendment to Jan 27, 2025
• Accepted resignations from three advisory committees

Bridgeburg Station Downtown BIA Board of Management

The Bridgeburg Station Downtown BIA Board of Management is scheduled to meet on December 16, 2024. The agenda indicates a standard procedural meeting with no specific items listed.

• Board of Management meeting
• Scheduled for December 16, 2024

The Bridgeburg Station Downtown BIA Board approved its 2025 proposed budget of $64,796 and submitted it to the Town of Fort Erie. The board also approved reallocating $5,000 in town funding originally for a Solar Eclipse Event to the 2025 Santa Claus Parade, with $3,000 for road closures and traffic control and $2,000 for bands and entertainment. Additionally, the board approved funding $5,000 of the 2025 events budget and the 2024 operating deficit through reserve funds. Questions were raised about tax increase percentages and funding formulas, but no decisions were made on those topics.

• Approved 2025 budget of $64,796 (unanimous)
• Reallocated $5,000 town eclipse funding to 2025 Santa Claus Parade (unanimous)
• Allocated $3,000 for parade road closures and traffic control (unanimous)
• Allocated $2,000 for parade bands and entertainment (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 of 2025 events budget funded through reserve (unanimous)
• Approved funding 2024 operating deficit through reserve funds (unanimous)

Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee

The agenda for the Fort Erie Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee on December 16, 2024 contains no listed items. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the provided document.

Museum and Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee

The Museum and Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee will hear a National Trust webinar titled "Reimagining Your Historic Place," receive museum updates and a financial report, and discuss heritage site presentations for 1 Burns Place and 848 Garrison Road. The meeting consists of standard agenda items such as reports, correspondence, and new business, with no specific decisions recorded.

• National Trust Webinar "Reimagining Your Historic Place"
• Presentation on 1 Burns Place
• Presentation on 848 Garrison Road
• Museum Financial Update
• Pilot Project discussion under Municipal Heritage Standing Committee

The committee recommended that the Heritage Permit for 1 Burns Place not be approved due to an inadequate Heritage Impact Assessment and other concerns. They also passed resolutions to amend their Terms of Reference, including changing quorum language and allowing amendments at any time. Additionally, they approved reimbursements for land titles courses and discussed the 2025 meeting schedule.

• Recommended denial of Heritage Permit for 1 Burns Place (carried)
• Recommended Terms of Reference quorum language change to 'simple majority of active membership' (carried)
• Recommended ability to amend Terms of Reference at any time (carried)
• Approved reimbursement for members taking Beginners Ontario Land Registry Workshop in Jan/Feb 2025 (carried)
• Approved reimbursement for C. Riou's successful completion of Intermediate Land Titles course (carried)

Crystal Beach Business Improvement Area Board of Management

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed for this meeting.

The board approved a $600-per-month budget for 2025 downtown pub crawls, sanctioned the Hangover Hustle race on New Year's Day with a street closure and $600 in promotion, and approved installing two volleyball courts in The Grove. It also accepted Irene Bradvica's resignation and discussed plans for the SupperMarket and volleyball leagues.

• Approved 2025 monthly pub crawls at $600 per event (carried)
• Sanctioned Hangover Hustle on Jan 1, 2025 with Derby Road closure and $600 promotion (carried)
• Approved installing two volleyball courts in The Grove (carried)
• Accepted Irene Bradvica's resignation from the board

Council-in-Budget Committee

The Council-in-Budget Committee is meeting to discuss the 2025 Water and Wastewater Operating Budget and associated fees. The committee is considering recommendations for specific monthly base rates and cubic metre charges for water and wastewater services.

• Proposed 2025 water base rate: $28.51 per month
• Proposed 2025 water rate: $1.870 per cubic metre
• Proposed 2025 wastewater base rate: $46.65 per month
• Proposed 2025 wastewater rate: $3.042 per cubic metre
• Proposal to exclude capital asset amortization of $1.9 million from operating budgets

The Council-in-Budget Committee approved the 2025 Water and Wastewater Operating Budget and associated fees. The approved rates, which include a 7.98% increase for the average household, are subject to Regional Council approval of treatment rates. Staff were directed to prepare the necessary by-laws for final Council approval on December 16, 2024.

• Approved 2025 fees and charges (Carried)
• Approved 2025 Water and Wastewater Operating Budget (Carried)
• Set 2025 water and wastewater base and volumetric rates (Carried)
• Excluded $1.9 million in capital asset amortization from budget (Carried)
• Directed staff to submit budget and rates by-law for Dec 16 approval (Carried)

Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

The Senior Citizens Advisory Committee agenda for December 4, 2024 contains no listed discussion or decision items. It only shows generic headings and placeholders without any specific topics, proposals, or votes. Therefore, no concrete actions or items can be reported for this meeting.

The Senior Citizens Advisory Committee decided to hold future meetings at Town Hall instead of the Lions Centre, and approved a motion to limit Christmas Luncheon ticket sales to four per person. The committee also adopted the treasurer's report and discussed a grant application for seniors' services.

• Adopted agenda and minutes as presented/amended
• Adopted treasurer's report showing closing balance of $4,503.33
• Approved motion to hold future meetings at Town Hall (carried)
• Defeated motion to limit Christmas Luncheon tickets to two per person
• Approved motion to limit Christmas Luncheon tickets to four per person (carried)

Traffic Coordinating Committee

The Traffic Coordinating Committee reviewed several local traffic safety requests and updated the status of traffic calming projects. The body is currently implementing a trial plan on Concession Road and discussing parking and emergency access challenges in the Crystal Beach area.

• Installation of 40 km/h signs, speed display devices, speed cushions, and a raised crosswalk on Concession Road
• Approval of 'No Right Turn on Red' restriction for vehicles exiting Garrison Road Public School onto Garrison Road
• Denial of request for flashing lights at the intersection of Nigh Road and Bernard Ave
• Decision to monitor speeds on Albany Street after 2026 reconstruction before adding traffic controls
• Identification of Farr Avenue and Washington Road for future traffic calming pending 2025 budget approval

The committee approved a 'No Right on Red' restriction at Garrison Road Public School and began trial traffic calming on Concession Road. Several requests for new signage and flashing lights were denied or deferred for further data collection. The committee also authorized the use of flexible bollards as educational measures subject to new guidelines.

• Approved 'No Right on Red' restriction at Garrison Road Public School
• Sanctioned amending By-law 2000-89 to remove stop signs on Albany Street
• Denied request for flashing lights at Nigh Road and Bernard Ave
• Denied traffic calming changes for Gilmore Road
• Approved use of flexible bollards as educational measures pending staff guidelines
• Initiated trial traffic calming on Concession Road including 40 km/h signs and speed cushions
• Tabled parking changes on High Street pending more data
• Deferred Albany Street traffic control measures until 2026 reconstruction is complete

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Fort Erie Accessibility Advisory Committee will adopt its agenda and the October 29, 2024 minutes. It will review a site plan and consider the Town’s 2024‑2029 Multi‑Year Accessibility Plan presented by the CAO (Report CAO‑16‑2024). The meeting also includes discussion of outstanding accessibility items such as parking concerns, restaurant access, and ramp installations.

• Adoption of the meeting agenda
• Adoption of the October 29, 2024 minutes
• Site plan review
• Presentation of Multi‑Year Accessibility Plan 2024‑2029 (Report CAO‑16‑2024)
• Discussion of outstanding items: parking concerns, Barrel Restaurant access, ramp at Royal Bank on Jarvis Street

The Accessibility Advisory Committee reviewed site plans for a new 96-bed long-term care home at 4 Hagey Street and a mixed-use development at 1167 Garrison Road, noting accessibility features and exemptions. The committee also discussed the Multi-Year Accessibility Plan, which will be presented to Council on December 16, 2024, for adoption. Several outstanding accessibility issues remain, including transit concerns and accessible taxi updates.

• Approved agenda as printed (carried)
• Approved October 29, 2024 minutes as printed (carried)
• Reviewed site plan for 4 Hagey Street long-term care home
• Reviewed site plan for 1167 Garrison Road mixed-use development
• Removed Royal Bank ramp issue from outstanding list
• Remained on outstanding: Barrel Restaurant, Beatties door, Crafted 1885, A&W, sidewalk, transit, taxis

Special Council

The Town of Fort Erie is holding a special council meeting to address new business and by-laws. The body will select leadership for Business Subdivision Services and consider an interim control by-law.

• Selection of Chair and Vice-Chairs for Business Subdivision Services (Nov 18, 2024 to July 21, 2025)
• Consideration of By-law 121-2024 (Interim Control By-law)
• Consideration of By-law 122-2024 (Confirmatory By-law)

Council gave final approval to By-law 121-2024, which imposes interim controls on land use in the Lake Erie Waterfront Residential Area. It also passed a confirming by-law for the meeting's actions. Appointments for Business Subdivision Services chairs were deferred to March 31, 2025.

• Deferred Business Subdivision Services chair appointments to March 31, 2025 (carried)
• Gave first and second reading to By-law 121-2024 (interim controls on Lake Erie waterfront) (carried)
• Gave third and final reading to By-law 121-2024 (carried)
• Gave first and second reading to By-law 122-2024 (confirming actions) (carried)
• Gave third and final reading to By-law 122-2024 (carried)

Council-in-Committee

The Fort Erie Council-in-Committee will consider several items, including designating the proposed Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan (AHCIP) project area and directing staff to prepare the required by-law. The council will also approve the 2024‑2029 Multi‑Year Accessibility Plan and direct a by‑law to adopt it. A proposal to increase building permit fees for 2025 will be discussed, and the 2024‑2028 Winter Operations Plan will be adopted with a directive to create a supporting by‑law.

• Proposed increase in Building Permit Fees – 2025 rates (Public Meeting, Building Code Act).
• Adoption of the 2024‑2029 Multi‑Year Accessibility Plan and direction to prepare a by‑law to adopt it.
• Designation of the Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan (AHCIP) Project Area and direction to submit a by‑law for designation.
• Adoption of the 2024‑2028 Winter Operations Plan and direction to prepare a by‑law to adopt it.
• Transfer of the 2024 Bay Beach surplus to the Facilities Maintenance Reserve (3rd Quarter Financial Report).

Council approved the 2024-2029 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan and designated a new Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan project area. Members also authorized an interim control by-law for Lake Erie waterfront residential lands and adopted the 2024-2028 Winter Operations Plan. Additionally, Council approved several 2024 third-quarter financial adjustments, including a $140,000 increase to the maintenance work order system budget.

• Approved 2024-2029 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan
• Designated Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan project area
• Approved interim control by-law for Lake Erie waterfront residential lands
• Approved 2024-2028 Winter Operations Plan
• Approved $140,000 increase for maintenance work order system
• Approved 2024 3rd Quarter Financial Report and budget amendments
• Approved Church on the Beach 2025 service schedule at Bay Beach

Environmental Advisory Committee

The Environmental Advisory Committee will meet to review a zoning by-law amendment for 986 Ridge Road North, which seeks to reduce lot frontage to accommodate a future consent application. The committee will also discuss outstanding business items including climate change programs and invasive species management.

• Zoning By-law Amendment - 986 Ridge Road North
• Climate Change Partners and Restoration Ecology Program
• Signage for Shagbark Park Update
• New Town Property - Invasives
• Garbage Cans

The Environmental Advisory Committee voted not to support the proposed severance/rezoning at 986 Ridge Road North, citing an outdated Environmental Impact Statement, inadequate buffer, missing hydrogeological report, and unresolved request to dedicate the woodlot to the Town. The committee also requested that replacement signage for Shagbark Park be included in the 2026 budget. No other substantive decisions were made; remaining items were discussions or follow-ups.

• Opposed severance/rezoning at 986 Ridge Road North (carried)
• Requested replacement signage for Shagbark Park in 2026 budget (carried)

Museum and Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee

The Museum and Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee will receive presentations and reports on museum operations, including a museum update and a financial update. It will also consider heritage matters, such as a report on 302 Beachview and a heritage permit application for 1 Burns Place. New business items will be discussed, but no specific decisions are listed in the agenda.

• Museum Update (standing committee)
• Museum Financial Update
• Report on 302 Beachview
• Heritage Permit Application for 1 Burns Place
• New Business items (unspecified)

The Museum and Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee decided not to recommend the designation of 302 Beachview Avenue under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act because documentation could not confirm it was the historical Sauer Benner house moved from Sunset Drive. The committee also reviewed a preliminary heritage permit application and proposed additions for 1 Burns Place, discussing concerns regarding proposed demolitions and historical integrity.

• Did not recommend heritage designation for 302 Beachview Avenue under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act (Carried)

Council-in-Budget Committee

The Council-in-Budget Committee will consider the 2025 Capital Budget. It will approve the preliminary portion of $12,988,900, defer the remaining $13,049,512 to a later meeting, and approve the exclusion of amortization from the 2025 Operating Budget as required by Ontario Regulation 284/09. The agenda also schedules upcoming budget and assessment meetings for December 2024 and January 2025.

• Approve $12,988,900 preliminary 2025 Capital Budget
• Defer $13,049,512 balance of 2025 Capital Budget to Feb 24, 2025
• Approve exclusion of amortization from 2025 Operating Budget per Ontario Regulation 284/09
• Schedule Dec 4, 2024 Water and Wastewater Operating Budget and User Fee Analysis meeting
• Schedule Jan 29, 2025 Fort Erie Public Library, Assessment Analysis and General Levy Operating Budget meeting

Council-in-Budget Committee approved the 2025 Preliminary Capital Budget of $12,988,900 and deferred the remaining $13,049,512 to February 24, 2025. The Ferndale Spraypad Replacement project was included in the budget package. The committee also approved excluding amortization from the 2025 operating budget as required by Ontario Regulation 284/09.

• Approved inclusion of Ferndale Spraypad Replacement in 2025 capital budget (carried)
• Approved 2025 Preliminary Capital Budget of $12,988,900 (carried)
• Deferred approval of $13,049,512 balance to February 24, 2025 (carried)
• Approved exclusion of amortization from 2025 operating budget (carried)

Special Council

The Special Council will consider the third and final reading of a by-law to designate 45 Princess Street as having cultural heritage value. The body will also confirm the actions taken during this meeting.

• Designate 45 Princess Street as cultural heritage site (3rd reading)
• Confirm actions of Special Council held on November 25, 2024

Council gave final approval to By-law 109-2024, designating 45 Princess Street as a property of cultural heritage value under the Ontario Heritage Act, after amending it to include a recital about the owner's planned renovations. Council also passed By-law 120-2024 to confirm the actions of this special meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Amended By-law 109-2024 to add recital about owner's renovation plans (carried)
• Gave By-law 109-2024 third and final reading, designating 45 Princess St. as cultural heritage property (carried)
• Gave By-law 120-2024 first and second reading to confirm meeting actions (carried)
• Gave By-law 120-2024 third and final reading (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will review several applications for minor variances and land consents. The body will hold public hearings to decide on property adjustments for various residential and commercial addresses.

• Minor Variance File A74/24: 3914 Alexandra Road
• Minor Variance File A76/24: 3964 Alexandra Road
• Consent File B45/24 and Minor Variance File A69/24: 277 & 281 Central Avenue
• Minor Variance File A70/24: 3666 Crystal Beach Drive
• Consent File B47/24 and Minor Variance Files A72/24, A73/24: 4 & 6 Hagey Road

Museum and Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee

The Museum and Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee will hear presentations on several heritage properties, including 366 Ridge Road North, 45 Princess Street, 912 Cherry Hill Blvd, and 325 Niagara Blvd. It will receive updates from the museum standing committee and review the Heritage Marketing Plan and History of Rail items. New business includes consideration of a Scoring Sheet Pilot Project.

• Presentation on 366 Ridge Road North
• Presentation on 45 Princess Street
• Presentation on 912 Cherry Hill Blvd
• Presentation on 325 Niagara Blvd
• New Business: Scoring Sheet Pilot Project

The Committee recommended the heritage designation of 45 Princess Street and proposed that Council recognize rail history as a core heritage of Fort Erie. Members also reviewed a proposal to convert 366 Ridge Road North into a restaurant and hotel.

• Recommended designation of 45 Princess Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act (Carried)
• Recommended Council acknowledge rail history as core heritage and allocate funds/staff for promotion (Carried)
• Adopted September 18, 2024 minutes (Carried)
• Adopted November 4, 2024 minutes (Carried)

Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee

The agenda for the Fort Erie Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee on 2024-11-18 contains no listed items. It appears to be a procedural placeholder without specific discussions, decisions, or proposals. No rezoning, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings are detailed.

The Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee approved its 2024-2025 executive, confirming William Connor as Treasurer, and adopted the agenda and previous minutes. Members discussed and planned several upcoming activities, including the Santa Claus parade, a tween dance, letters to Santa, and a free skate, but no formal decisions were made on these items beyond the executive appointment.

• Approved 2024-2025 executive with William Connor as Treasurer (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda for November 18, 2024 meeting (carried)
• Adopted minutes from October 24, 2024 meeting (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:07 pm (carried)

Regular Council

Fort Erie Council will vote on designating five properties as having cultural heritage value, including 168 High Street and 45 Princess Street. The meeting also includes a resolution to approve a Heritage Permit for a shed demolition at 221 Phipps Street and a motion to amend the Council expense allowance policy.

• Designate 168 High Street as cultural heritage value
• Designate 45 Princess Street as cultural heritage value
• Approve Heritage Permit for shed demolition at 221 Phipps Street
• Amend Council expense allowance policy (By-law 142-06)
• Amend Development Charges for General Services (By-law 115-2024)

Council approved a heritage permit for demolition at 221 Phipps Street, passed several by-laws including heritage designations and a development charges amendment, and requested the Region of Niagara to develop an Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan with matching funding. The meeting also included procedural items, a resignation acceptance, and appointments made in closed session.

• Approved heritage permit for demolition of rear-yard garage at 221 Phipps Street (carried)
• Requested Region of Niagara to develop Affordable Housing CIP with matching funding (carried)
• Accepted resignation of Maria Scott from Senior Citizens Advisory Committee (carried)
• Deferred selection of Chair/Vice-Chairs for Business Subdivision Services to Dec 2, 2024 (carried)
• Gave final reading to by-laws 107-2024, 114-2024, 116-2024 to 118-2024 (carried, as amended)
• Gave final reading to by-law 115-2024 (development charges) (carried)
• Gave final reading to by-law 108-2024 (heritage designation 400 Holloway Bay Road South) (carried)
• Deferred by-law 109-2024 (heritage designation 45 Princess Street) to Dec 16, 2024 (carried)

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee is meeting to receive staff updates regarding the AHCIP project area designation and related by-laws. The committee is also discussing the appointment of an alternate member.

• AHCIP Project Area Designation report for Dec. 2 Council-in-Committee
• Designation by-law for Dec. 16 Council
• AHCIP report proposed for Jan. 13 Council
• Appointment of an alternate member

Crystal Beach Business Improvement Area Board of Management

The agenda for the Fort Erie Crystal Beach Business Improvement Area Board of Management meeting on 2024-11-13 contains no listed items and appears to be procedural boilerplate only.

The Board adopted the meeting agenda and discussed proposals for winter decorations, including a 'winter wonderland' in The Grove and a potential festival of lights. Members discussed a request for funding for white lights on Derby Road and the possibility of street closures, though no formal funding was approved. A closed budget meeting is scheduled for November 26, 2024.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Scheduled a closed budget meeting for November 26, 2024
• Scheduled the Crystal Beach AGM for December 11, 2024

Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

The agenda for the Fort Erie Senior Citizens Advisory Committee meeting on November 6, 2024 contains no listed items. The document appears to be a placeholder with no substantive agenda items or decisions. No items are proposed, discussed, or decided.

The Senior Citizens Advisory Committee adopted its agenda, minutes, and treasurer's report. It approved a motion requiring event invoices to go through the event coordinator before being submitted to the treasurer for payment. It also approved sending a letter to the Town about either keeping the current $30,000 budget with $15 tickets or increasing it to $35,000 to lower ticket prices to $12. The committee decided to hold next year's Christmas Luncheon at Crystal Ridge. No other substantive decisions were made; several items were deferred.

• Adopted agenda and minutes as presented
• Adopted treasurer's report ending October 31, 2024, with closing balance $6,402.33
• Approved motion: all event invoices go to event coordinator then treasurer for payment
• Approved motion: send letter to Town re: budget/ticket price options
• Approved motion: hold next year's Christmas Luncheon at Crystal Ridge
• Deferred transportation for medical needs sub-committee item to next month
• Deferred SCAC policies and procedures review to next month

Council-in-Committee

The Council-in-Committee will receive reports and make decisions on several items, including a $7,274,096 net surplus allocation, a $45,000 amendment to the Albany Street Watermain Extension, and the closure of identified capital projects. It will also consider tax rebates totaling $21,974.51, approve a zoning by‑law amendment for 1023 Arthur Street with holding provisions, and schedule upcoming public meetings on building permit fees and subdivision proposals. Additional consent‑agenda items cover health and safety policy updates, development‑charge rate changes, and the 2025 council meeting schedule.

• Approve $21,974.51 tax rebates and refunds under Municipal Act sections 357 and 358
• Authorize allocation of a $7,274,096 surplus and amend Albany Street Watermain Extension (ASWE23) by $45,000 from the Water Refurbishing Reserve
• Approve zoning by‑law amendment for 1023 Arthur Street with required holding provisions
• Public meeting on proposed increase in building permit fees scheduled for Dec 2, 2024
• Proposed zoning by‑law amendment and draft plan of subdivision for 2649 Stevensville Road

Council approved a zoning by-law amendment for 1023 Arthur Street, subject to conditions including a holding provision pending gas well, archaeological, septic, and sanitary checks. Council also received a report on a proposed subdivision at 2649 Stevensville Road and directed an updated traffic study. Several administrative items were approved, including a $21,974.51 tax adjustment and a $7.27M capital variance allocation.

• Approved zoning amendment at 1023 Arthur Street with holding provision (carried)
• Received PDS-68-2024 for 2649 Stevensville Road subdivision, directed updated traffic study (carried)
• Approved $21,974.51 in tax adjustments/refunds under Municipal Act (carried)
• Approved closure of capital projects and allocated $7,274,096 net surplus (carried)
• Approved $45,000 supplement to Albany Street Watermain Extension from reserve (carried)
• Approved 2023 Health and Safety Report and policy (carried)
• Authorized by-law to amend development charge rates per Bill 185 (carried)
• Approved 2025 Council meeting schedule and by-law amendment (carried)

Museum and Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee

The Museum and Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee will review heritage permits for several properties and receive updates on museum services and finances. The meeting is scheduled for November 4, 2024, in Conference Room 1.

• Review of heritage permits for 221 Phipps Street
• Review of heritage permits for 366 Ridge Road North
• Review of heritage permits for 477 Ridge Road North
• Museum Services Standing Committee Reports
• Museum Financial Update

The Committee recommended denying a heritage permit to demolish 366 Ridge Road North, citing its status as a memorial to the Battle of Ridgeway. It also recommended approving a permit for garage demolition at 221 Phipps Street and continued recommendations for heritage designations at 694 Edgemere Road and 1447 Ridge Road North. Additionally, the Committee approved reimbursement for two members to attend a land registry workshop.

• Recommended denial of heritage permit for demolition at 366 Ridge Road North (Carried)
• Recommended approval of heritage permit for garage demolition at 221 Phipps Street (Carried)
• Recommended continued designation of 694 Edgemere Road under Ontario Heritage Act (Carried)
• Recommended continued designation of 1447 Ridge Road North under Ontario Heritage Act (Carried)
• Recommended preparation of reference plan for heritage attributes at 2529 Airline Street at Town cost (Carried)
• Recommended amendment of attribute wording and reference plan for 5069 Sherkston Road at Town cost (Carried)
• Approved $50 reimbursement for R. MacKay Burton and E. Szockyj for land registry course (Carried)
• Agreed to raise concerns about potential shipment of Mewinzha collection to Councillor Dubanow via email

Community Health Care Services Committee

The Fort Erie Community Health Care Services Committee will meet on Oct. 29, 2024 to conduct standard business such as call to order, reports, and adoption of minutes. No specific proposals, contracts, or policy changes are listed on the agenda. The meeting is scheduled for 4:00‑5:00 p.m. in the Lunch Room.

The committee received a presentation from Sabrina Piluso of NOHT-ESON on a proposed new Family Health Team to serve South Niagara, including Fort Erie and Port Colborne. The plan aims to increase primary care access, with short-term attachment of 5,000 new patients and long-term 15,000-20,000. No formal decisions were made; the item was informational.

• Adopted the agenda as presented (carried)
• Adopted the minutes from September 24, 2024 (carried)
• Adjourned at 4:58 p.m. (carried)

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Fort Erie Accessibility Advisory Committee adopted its agenda and minutes, reviewed site‑plan changes at the King Street/Albany Street intersection and accessible parking at the former Rose Seaton School, and approved the draft 2024‑2029 Multi‑Year Accessibility Plan to be presented to Council. The committee also discussed several outstanding items, including ramps, accessible doors, and transit service concerns, and announced new business such as a community‑living event on Nov. 16, 2024. The next meeting is scheduled for Dec. 3, 2024.

• Approval of the draft 2024‑2029 Multi‑Year Accessibility Plan (Recommendation No. 3, carried)
• Site‑plan review of King Street/Albany Street intersection changes and accessible parking at the former Rose Seaton School
• Outstanding ramp at Royal Bank, Jarvis Street – pictures taken, further review pending
• Installation of accessible parking signs at Scuttlebutts and the Commercial Restaurant
• New business: participation in the Community Living Fort Erie event on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024

The Accessibility Advisory Committee approved its draft 2024-2029 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan, as amended, for presentation to Council-in-Committee on December 2, 2024. The committee also approved its October 29 agenda and the September 24 minutes, and then adjourned. Most other items were updates or discussion, with several accessibility matters remaining on outstanding business.

• Approved the draft 2024-2029 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan, as amended, for presentation at the December 2, 2024 Council-in-Committee meeting (CARRIED)
• Approved the October 29, 2024 agenda as printed (CARRIED)
• Approved the September 24, 2024 minutes as printed (CARRIED)
• Adjourned the October 29, 2024 meeting at 6:08 p.m. (CARRIED)
• StopGap Ramp Project removed from outstanding business after threshold ramps were ordered with remaining funding
• Barrel Restaurant access, Beatties/Staples accessible door, Royal Bank ramp, Crafted 1885, A & W tactile plates, sidewalk issues, accessible taxis/shuttles remain on outstanding business

Bridgeburg Station Downtown BIA Board of Management

The Fort Erie Bridgeburg Station Downtown BIA Board of Management meeting on 2024-10-28 has no agenda items recorded. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the provided agenda. The document appears to be a placeholder without substantive content.

The Bridgeburg Station Downtown BIA Board approved the 2024 Santa Claus Parade and authorized using $5,000 in EDTS-BIA funding for the event on November 23. They also recommended that Council appoint Jade Galloway to the Board. The board decided to keep Vince Salvatori as interim chair until new roles are voted on during the Santa Parade.

• Approved 2024 Santa Claus Parade and $5,000 EDTS-BIA funding (carried)
• Recommended Jade Galloway for appointment to the Board (carried)
• Adopted October 28, 2024 agenda (carried)
• Adopted October 1, 2024 minutes (carried)
• Decided Vince Salvatori continues as interim chair until new roles voted at Santa Parade
• Adjourned at 6:55 pm (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will conduct public hearings regarding several consent and minor variance applications. These requests involve specific property adjustments and land use permissions across various addresses in Fort Erie.

• Consent File B46/24: 1011 Gilmore Road (Magellan Aerospace Limited)
• Consent File B40/24: 2666 Dominion Road
• Minor Variance File A66/24: 549 Garrison Road
• Minor Variance File A65/24: 221 Phipps Street
• Consent Files B41/24, B42/24, B43/24: 285 Elmwood Avenue

Museum and Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee

The Museum and Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee will receive updates on museum operations and finances, review several heritage permit applications for properties on Phipps, Ridge Road North, Airline Street and Edgemere Road, and discuss plans for Heritage Week 2025 and a council update. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and adoption of the agenda and minutes.

• Review of heritage permit for 221 Phipps
• Review of heritage permit for 366 Ridge Road North
• Review of heritage permit for 2529 Airline Street
• Review of heritage permit for 694 Edgemere Road
• Planning for Heritage Week 2025

The Museum and Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee meeting on October 23, 2024, was called to order but no quorum was achieved after a 30-minute wait, so no substantive decisions were made. The agenda, minutes, and all listed items (including heritage permits and museum updates) were not discussed or acted upon. The next meeting is scheduled for November 20, 2024.

• No quorum achieved; meeting adjourned without action

Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed.

The Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee approved its proposed 2025 budget and appointed four members to the selection committee, both unanimously. The committee also discussed plans for a pumpkin carving contest, a Santa Claus parade appearance, a free skate, and a 'Letters to Santa' project, and recommended removing five members for missing meetings without contact.

• Approved MYAC 2025 budget (unanimous)
• Appointed Paige Henneberger, Mackenzie Arts, Addie Wightman, and Dario Costa to the MYAC Selection Committee (unanimous)
• Voted to keep attendance policy: re-evaluation after 3 missed meetings without contact
• Recommended removing Queen Ndibwami, King Ndibwami, Grace Gismondi, Mojeed Fayemi, and Biliqees Fayemi for missed meetings

Regular Council

The Fort Erie Town Council will consider several motions, including a request for a report on a rodent‑control rebate program and a request that the Ontario Minister of Health provide funding to retain urgent‑care, chronic‑care and palliative‑care services at Douglas Memorial Hospital. The agenda also lists a public meeting on a proposed zoning by‑law amendment for 2649 Stevensville Road and notices of upcoming budget‑by‑law meetings. A resolution will proclaim November 24‑December 1, 2024 as HIV/AIDS Awareness Week.

• Public Meeting – 2649 Stevensville Road: Proposed zoning by‑law amendment and draft plan of subdivision (owner: Howard Wood et al.; agent: Upper Canada Consultants).
• Motion – Councillor Dubanow: Direct staff to prepare a report on a Rodent Control Rebate program and its budget impacts.
• Motion – Mayor Redekop: Request provincial funding to retain urgent‑care, chronic‑care, palliative‑care and diagnostic services at Douglas Memorial Hospital.
• Notice – Upcoming Budget Meeting Schedule: Capital Budget (Nov 25 2024), Water & Wastewater Operating Budget (Dec 4 2024), Library & General Levy Budget (Jan 29 2025), etc.
• Resolution – Proclamation of HIV/AIDS Awareness Week (Nov 24‑Dec 1 2024) and related observances.

Council gave final reading to By-law 102-2024 amending the Business Licensing By-law for short-term rentals, with a 6-0 vote (one absent). An amendment to cap dedicated short-term rental licenses at 275 was defeated 2-4. Council also passed a resolution urging the province to keep funding for Fort Erie's urgent care and other health services at Douglas Memorial.

• Approved By-law 102-2024 (Short-Term Rentals) final reading (6-0, 1 absent)
• Defeated amendment to cap dedicated short-term rental licenses at 275 (2-4, 1 absent)
• Approved resolution requesting provincial funding for Douglas Memorial urgent care and health services remain in Fort Erie (6-0, 1 absent)
• Approved consent agenda including proclamations and committee minutes
• Approved staff report on rodent control rebate program (carried)
• Authorized attendance at ROMA Conference for Mayor Redekop, Councillors McDermott and Christensen (carried, as amended)
• Approved appointments to Community Gaming Development Corporation, Senior Citizens Advisory Committee, and Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee (carried)
• Gave first and second reading to by-laws 103-106, 111-112 (development agreements, road dedications, zoning and official plan amendments) (carried)

Crystal Beach Business Improvement Area Board of Management

The Crystal Beach Business Improvement Area Board of Management meeting on 2024-10-09 has no agenda items listed; the agenda contains only placeholders and no substantive decisions or discussions.

The Crystal Beach BIA board approved a $2,440.68 budget for Halloween events, adopted the September minutes, and passed a motion to investigate a parking study and signage. They also approved a $150 sympathy expense. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included updates and discussion on 2025 events and the AGM.

• Approved $2,440.68 Halloween event budget (carried)
• Adopted September 11, 2024 minutes (carried)
• Approved motion to investigate parking study and signage (carried)
• Approved $150 sympathy expense for Joan Christensen (carried)

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee is meeting to receive staff updates and conduct routine business. The agenda includes discussions on a previous public open house and a specific housing announcement.

• Staff update on the September 17 Public Open House for Affordable Housing CIP
• Lions Seniors Centre Affordable Housing Announcement
• Membership update

The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee meeting on October 9, 2024, was called to order but quorum was not achieved, so no substantive decisions were made. The meeting was adjourned after waiting until 3:20 PM. The next meeting is scheduled for November 13, 2024.

• No decisions made due to lack of quorum

Council-in-Committee

The Council-in-Committee is reviewing several planning amendments and reports. Key items include a proposed condominium development and updates to the town's parks and short-term rental bylaws.

• Proposed Official Plan and Zoning amendments for 576 Ridge Road North to create a condominium with 36 single detached and 28 semi-detached dwellings
• Public meeting regarding a Zoning By-law Amendment for 1023 Arthur Street
• Review of the 2024 Draft Parks and Open Space Master Plan
• Proposed amendments to Schedule 13 of the Short-Term Rental Licencing By-law
• Approval of the 2025 Budget Timetable

Council approved zoning and official plan amendments for 576 Ridge Road North, allowing 64 residential units (36 single detached, 28 semi-detached) as a condominium. They also directed staff to prepare a by-law removing the short-term rental licence cap, and approved a budget increase for the South Ridge Meadows subdivision agreement. Several reports were received for information, including the Parks and Open Space Master Plan and the 2025 Budget Timetable.

• Approved Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for 576 Ridge Road North (Block 50) (Carried)
• Approved Draft Plan of Condominium for 36 single detached and 28 semi-detached dwellings at 576 Ridge Road North (Carried)
• Directed staff to prepare by-law to remove short-term rental licence cap (Carried, as amended)
• Approved 2025 Budget Timetable with meeting date change to November 25, 2024 (Carried, as amended)
• Received Parks and Open Space Master Plan for information, directed revisions (Carried)
• Amended conditions of draft plan approval for 613 Helena Street subdivision (Carried)
• Increased South Ridge Meadows Subdivision Agreement payment from $292,450 to $1,010,480 (Carried)
• Amended 2024 Capital Budget for South Ridge Meadows Wells Ave and Parker Ave projects (Carried)

Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. There are no specific discussion items or decisions listed for this meeting.

The committee adopted its agenda and minutes, and the treasurer's report showing a $6,402.33 balance. Chair Rosalie Snyder stepped down effective October 2, 2024, due to health reasons, and Jayne Cruikshank agreed to become Co-Chair. The committee discussed upcoming events, including a November affordable housing session and December luncheon, and tabled policy review and 2025 work plan to the next meeting.

• Adopted agenda as presented (carried)
• Adopted September 4, 2024 minutes as presented (carried)
• Adopted treasurer's report ending September 30, 2024 (carried)
• Chair Rosalie Snyder stepped down effective October 2, 2024; Jayne Cruikshank agreed to assume Co-Chair role
• Tabled SCAC policies and procedures review to November 6, 2024 meeting
• Tabled 2025 SCAC Work Plan to November 6, 2024 meeting

Bridgeburg Station Downtown BIA Board of Management

The Bridgeburg Station Downtown BIA Board of Management is scheduled to meet. The agenda text provided is procedural boilerplate with no specific decisions or discussion items listed.

• Meeting of the Bridgeburg Station Downtown BIA Board of Management
• Scheduled for October 1, 2024

The Bridgeburg Station Downtown BIA Board of Management met and adopted the agenda and previous minutes. The board recommended that Council appoint Joanne Keenan to the board. Other items included scheduling snowflake lights, depositing an LCBO cheque, and updates on events and street maintenance.

• Adopted agenda for October 1, 2024
• Adopted minutes from May 28, 2024
• Received correspondence for information
• Recommended Joanne Keenan for board appointment (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is holding public hearings to consider several minor variance and consent applications. These requests involve boundary adjustments and land use variances for various properties across Fort Erie.

• Boundary adjustment for 3633 and 3617 Switch Road (B38/24, B39/24)
• Minor variance application for 97 Drummond Crescent (A64/24)
• Minor variance application for 1009 Kraft Road North (A57/24)
• Minor variance application for 296 Ridge Road North (A53/24)
• Multiple consent and minor variance files for 1166 Spears Road and 1112 Kennedy Drive

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Fort Erie Accessibility Advisory Committee discussed recent changes to the Niagara Regional Transit OnDemand service, noting numerous complaints and that the contract terms have not been met. Members considered the possibility of ending the contract and reverting to the town’s former in‑town service. Other items included accessible parking signage for the Commercial Hotel and Scuttlebutts, the Stop‑Gap Ramp Project for two Ridgeway businesses, and a review of the ramp at the Royal Bank on Jarvis Street. The committee also noted a sidewalk bump‑out concern at the King and Albany intersection.

• Transit On Demand service changes: complaints, contract not met, possible termination
• Accessible parking signs ordered for Commercial Hotel and Scuttlebutts; Town supplies signs free
• Stop‑Gap Ramp Project: purchase of threshold ramps for two Ridgeway businesses
• Ramp repair at Royal Bank, Jarvis Street: widening and base‑plate adjustments
• Sidewalk bump‑out issue at King and Albany intersection

The Accessibility Advisory Committee approved the 2024 Annual Accessibility Status Report for presentation to Council. Members also passed a resolution requesting that Council invite Niagara Region Transit and the service provider, Voyago, to a meeting to address significant concerns regarding local transit service reliability and accessibility.

• Approved September 24, 2024 agenda (Carried)
• Approved June 25, 2024 minutes (Carried)
• Approved 2024 Annual Accessibility Status Report (Carried)
• Requested Council invite Niagara Region Transit and Voyago to address service concerns (Carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:56 p.m. (Carried)

Community Health Care Services Committee

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific decisions, proposals, or substantive items are listed for this meeting.

The committee adopted the agenda and July minutes, then discussed correspondence from Niagara Health, hoping the health authority will rejoin the committee. Members heard reports on primary care planning, including an Expression of Interest for a new model, and a presentation on Renfrew County's virtual care program. They voted to invite Sabrina Piluso, Executive Director of NOHT, to the next meeting to discuss virtual care across the region. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted the September 24, 2024 agenda as presented (carried)
• Adopted the July 16, 2024 minutes as submitted (carried)
• Invited Sabrina Piluso, Executive Director, NOHT, to next meeting to discuss virtual care (carried)

Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. There are no specific discussion items or decisions listed for this meeting.

The Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee accepted the resignations of seven members and approved a new executive for the 2024-2025 year. The committee also discussed future events, including a pumpkin carving contest and a possible food drive, and planned to review a new budget at a later meeting.

• Accepted resignations of Anderson Dy, Natalie Woehl, Sydney Steele, Teslim Fayemi, Billiquees Fayemi, Tristan Jagiello, and William Macquarie (unanimous)
• Approved new executive: Mackenzie Arts (Chair), Addison Wightman (Secretary), Paige Henneberger (Co-Vice Chair), Hailey Hudson (Co-Vice Chair); Treasurer to be appointed later (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda for September 23, 2024 (carried)
• Adopted minutes from June 4, 2024 (carried)
• Adjourned at 5:21 pm (carried)

Regular Council

The Fort Erie Council will vote on the award of a $2,092,002.67 contract to Nexterra Substructures Inc. for the Prospect Point Road North upgrade, along with a $127,952.16 contract for engineering services. The meeting also includes capital budget amendments adding $717,500 and $170,500 to the upgrade from several reserve accounts, and an operating‑budget adjustment of $66,000 from the General Levy Rate Stabilization Reserve. Additional items are the adoption of a new Capital Asset Policy (By‑law 96‑24) and the approval of a final assessment levy for the Zavitz Municipal Drain (By‑law 94‑24).

• Approve Prospect Point Road North Upgrade contract with Nexterra Substructures Inc. for $2,092,002.67 (incl. 13% HST)
• Approve engineering services contract with Kerry T. Howe Engineering Limited for $127,952.16 (incl. 13% HST)
• Amend 2024 Capital Budget: add $717,500 and $170,500 to the Prospect Point Road North project from various reserve funds
• Adjust 2024 operating budget by $66,000 from the General Levy Rate Stabilization Reserve
• Adopt Capital Asset Policy (By‑law 96‑24) and approve Final Assessment Levy for Zavitz Municipal Drain (By‑law 94‑24)

Council approved the $2,092,002.67 tender for the Prospect Point Road North upgrade to Nexterra Substructures Incorporated, along with $127,952.16 in contract administration services, and amended the 2024 capital budget to fund the project. Council also approved a $300,000 budget amendment for Lindbergh Drive and Burbank Terrace infrastructure improvements. Several by-laws were passed, including one to adopt a capital asset policy and others to exempt certain blocks from part lot control. Council accepted resignations from committee members and made appointments to the Accessibility and Affordable Housing Advisory Committees.

• Approved $2,092,002.67 tender for Prospect Point Road North upgrade to Nexterra Substructures (carried)
• Approved $127,952.16 contract extension for Kerry T. Howe Engineering (carried)
• Amended 2024 capital budget by $888,000 for Prospect Point Road North upgrades (carried)
• Amended 2024 capital budget by $300,000 for Lindbergh Drive and Burbank Terrace improvements (carried)
• Approved by-laws 94-2024 to 100-2024, including capital asset policy and part lot control exemptions (carried)
• Approved by-law 101-2024 to confirm council actions (carried)
• Accepted resignations from Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee and Community Health Care Services Committee (carried)
• Appointed David Pantano to Accessibility Advisory Committee and Mark Carl to Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (carried)

Museum and Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee

The Museum and Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee will hold its regular meeting to receive presentations, reports, and correspondence on museum operations and municipal heritage matters. Items include a museum update, a museum financial update, and evaluations of heritage properties at 5069 Sherkston Road and 302 Beachview Ave. The committee will also recognize Charlene Nigh’s retirement and discuss the National Trust Conference. No specific motions, contracts, or dollar amounts are listed.

• Museum Update
• Museum Financial Update
• Evaluation Form for 5069 Sherkston Road
• Review of 302 Beachview Ave
• Charlene Nigh Retirement Recognition

The committee recommended designating 5069 Sherkston Road under the Ontario Heritage Act. They also discussed artifact storage with the province, approved flowers for a volunteer, and reviewed several heritage property updates. No other formal decisions were made.

• Recommended designation of 5069 Sherkston Road under Ontario Heritage Act (carried)
• Agreed to purchase flowers for Charlene Nigh with personal donations
• Motion to spend $450 for National Trust Conference registration removed (no virtual session)

Crystal Beach Business Improvement Area Board of Management

The agenda for the Crystal Beach Business Improvement Area Board of Management meeting on September 11, 2024 contains no listed items. The document consists only of placeholders and does not specify any decisions, proposals, or discussions. Consequently, no concrete actions or topics are identified for this meeting.

The Crystal Beach BIA board approved the Oktoberfest/Fall Fest budget, working within TOFE Incremental Marketing Funds and avoiding a deficit. They also added a discussion item on the Groove in the Grove event, noting no budget had been passed for it. The board received updates on the End of Summer Parade and beautification efforts, and discussed potential off-season initiatives. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Oktoberfest/Fall Fest budget (carried)
• Added Groove in the Grove as agenda item C (carried)
• Adopted August 14, 2024 minutes (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:49pm (carried)

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee will receive staff updates, including a draft Affordable Housing Capital Improvement Plan. A new business item features a presentation by Rick Boivin from Havn. The meeting will also adopt the agenda and minutes and set the next meeting for October 9, 2024.

• Staff Updates – Draft Affordable Housing CIP
• New Business – Presentation by Rick Boivin from Havn
• Adoption of the agenda
• Adoption of the minutes
• Next meeting scheduled for October 9, 2024

The committee received an update on the draft Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan (CIP), including three grant options, and scheduled a public open house for September 17. The CIP is slated for provincial review in October, a council information report in November, and council approval in December. No formal decisions were made beyond adopting the agenda and previous minutes.

• Adopted the September 11, 2024 agenda (carried)
• Adopted the June 12, 2024 minutes (carried)

Property Standards Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. No specific items for decision or discussion are listed.

Special Council

The Town of Fort Erie Special Council is meeting to consider three by-laws. These include a heritage designation and an amendment to a land exchange for a pedestrian corridor.

• By-law 91-2024: Designate 164 Point Abino Road South as being of cultural heritage value or interest
• By-law 92-2024: Amend By-law 142-2023 regarding land exchange for the Spears-High Point Pedestrian Corridor
• By-law 93-2024: Confirmatory by-law for actions taken at the September 9, 2024 meeting

Council passed three by-laws: designating 164 Point Abino Road South as culturally valuable, amending the land exchange for the Spears-High Point Pedestrian Corridor, and confirming council actions. Councillor Flagg declared a conflict on the land exchange by-law. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved By-law 91-2024 designating 164 Point Abino Road South as cultural value (all in favor)
• Approved By-law 92-2024 amending land exchange for Spears-High Point Pedestrian Corridor (all in favor; Flagg recused)
• Approved By-law 93-2024 confirming council actions (all in favor)

Council-in-Committee

The council approved a capital budget amendment that increases the payment for the South Ridge Meadows Subdivision Agreement with Centennial Homes (Niagara) Inc. from $292,450 to $1,010,480. It also adjusted two related capital projects: decreasing the South Ridge Meadows Wells Ave project by $121,760 and increasing the Parker Ave project by $121,415, with specific reserve fund allocations. The council received a memorandum on the Official Plan Review, Planners in Public Spaces summary, and a report on Washington Road traffic‑calming measures, directing staff to include its cost in the 2025 budget.

• Increase South Ridge Meadows Subdivision payment to $1,010,480 (up from $292,450)
• Decrease South Ridge Meadows Wells Ave project by $121,760; fund $2,915 from Storm DC Reserve, $18,900 from Road Refurbishing Reserve, $105,775 from Storm Refurbishing Reserve
• Increase South Ridge Meadows Parker Ave project by $121,415; fund $18,750 from Road DC Reserve and $102,665 from Storm DC Reserve
• Receive memorandum from Aaron Hair on Official Plan Review, Planners in Public Spaces summary
• Receive report on Washington Road traffic‑calming measures and direct inclusion of its cost in the 2025 budget

Council received a report on traffic calming trial measures for Washington Road and directed staff to include the cost in the 2025 budget. The report was amended to remove a directional closure at Dominion Road and to update an appendix. Council also received a memorandum on the Official Plan Review's Planners in Public Spaces summary. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Received IS-08-2024 Washington Road Traffic Calming report and directed staff to include trial costs in 2025 budget (carried, as amended)
• Amended IS-08-2024 to remove directional closure at Dominion Road and Washington Road intersection (carried)
• Received memorandum on Official Plan Review Planners in Public Spaces summary (carried)

Museum and Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee

The committee will meet to receive updates on museum operations and finances. The agenda also includes a review of heritage property evaluation forms.

• Museum Update
• Museum Financial Update
• Sub-Committee review of Heritage Property Evaluation Forms

The Museum and Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee met on September 4, 2024, but did not achieve quorum after waiting 30 minutes, so no substantive decisions were made. The meeting was adjourned without discussing any agenda items.

• Meeting adjourned due to lack of quorum

Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

The agenda for the Fort Erie Senior Citizens Advisory Committee on 2024-09-04 contains no listed items; only standard procedural placeholders are present.

The Senior Citizens Advisory Committee voted to request the Town of Fort Erie increase its annual budget to $35,000 in 2025 to keep event ticket prices at $12, after concerns that a recent increase to $15 could be a barrier for some seniors. The committee also voted to welcome MPP Wayne Gates to the October Corn Roast, with 10 members supporting and 3 not voting or not supporting. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural, including adopting the agenda, minutes, and treasurer's report.

• Adopted agenda for September 4, 2024 (carried)
• Adopted minutes for August 7, 2024 (carried)
• Adopted treasurer's report showing $9,214.25 closing balance as of August 31, 2024 (carried)
• Motion to request Town of Fort Erie increase SCAC budget to $35,000 annually in 2025 to maintain $12 event tickets (carried; Bill Doyle to report back in October)
• Motion to confirm MPP Wayne Gates is welcome to attend October Corn Roast (10 supported, 3 did not vote or did not support)
• Adjourned at 11:05 am (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Fort Erie Committee of Adjustment will hold public hearings on three applications. The items include a consent application for 1645 North Service Road, a minor variance application for 361 Rosewood Avenue, and a minor variance for 3266 Parker Avenue. No other decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Consent Application B33/24 – 1645 North Service Road (owner: 2502092 Ontario Limited)
• Minor Variance Application A56/24 – 361 Rosewood Avenue (owners: Michael and Noelle Colpoy)
• Minor Variance A49/24 – 3266 Parker Avenue (owner: Centennial Homes Niagara)

Bridgeburg Station Downtown BIA Board of Management

The provided agenda contains only procedural software boilerplate and no specific discussion items or decisions.

The Bridgeburg Station Downtown BIA board met on Aug 28, 2024, and adopted the June 25 minutes as presented. The agenda was amended to include a closed session to discuss board member responsibilities under the Municipal Act. No other formal decisions were made; items discussed included parking enforcement, upcoming events, property maintenance, and a treasurer's report.

• Adopted June 25, 2024 minutes as presented (carried)
• Amended agenda to add closed session on board member responsibilities (carried)
• Adjourned at 6:11 pm (carried)

Regular Council

Council is reviewing the 2023 Annual Financial Report and proposing budget amendments for equipment and facility upgrades. The meeting includes several by-laws regarding zoning amendments, heritage designation, and a brownfields tax agreement.

• Proposed 2023 Capital Budget amendments: $37,000 for office furniture, $18,000 for a cemetery vehicle, and $60,000 for water tank, boiler, and fire panel replacements
• Zoning by-law amendments for 0-12054 Centralia Avenue and 0-17507 Netherby Road
• Designation of 304 Ridge Road North as being of cultural heritage value or interest
• Brownfields Tax Assistance Agreement for 237 Niagara Boulevard
• Assumption of stormwater management facility for South Coast Village Subdivision, Phase 2

Council approved a motion requesting the Niagara Transit Commission to institute a conventional bus service for the east end of Fort Erie starting in 2025, similar to the former Green Route, while continuing the On Demand service. Council also passed several by-laws, including zoning amendments, a heritage designation, and an OMERS pension plan amendment, and received the 2023 Annual Financial Report with capital budget amendments.

• Requested Niagara Transit Commission to add conventional bus service for east Fort Erie (carried)
• Received 2023 Annual Financial Report and amended capital budget for office furniture, cemetery vehicle, and facility replacements (carried)
• Approved by-laws 83-2024 and 86-2024 to 89-2024 (zoning, stormwater, brownfields, official plan) (carried)
• Approved By-law 84-2024 amending OMERS pension plan participation (carried)
• Approved By-law 85-2024 designating 304 Ridge Road North as cultural heritage (4-2)
• Approved By-law 90-2024 confirming council actions (carried)
• Authorized Mayor Redekop to attend Canadian Immigration Summit 2024 (carried)
• Accepted resignation of Charlene A. Nigh from Museum and Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee (carried)

Crystal Beach Business Improvement Area Board of Management

The Crystal Beach Business Improvement Area Board agenda for August 14, 2024 contains no listed items, descriptions, or decisions. It appears to be a procedural placeholder without specific proposals or discussions.

The Crystal Beach Business Improvement Area Board supported the Derby Disco event on August 31, 2024, and endorsed a proposal to name the Bay Beach playground and green space after Don Lubberts. Both motions were carried unanimously. The board also adopted the July minutes and deferred agenda items to the September meeting.

• Supported Derby Disco on Aug 31, 2024, 7-11pm as 19+ event (carried)
• Supported naming Bay Beach green space and playground after Don Lubberts (carried)
• Adopted minutes from July 10, 2024 meeting (carried)
• Deferred agenda items to September meeting

Museum and Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee

The Museum and Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to review museum financial and operational updates. The committee will also examine heritage evaluation forms for several specific addresses.

• Evaluation form for 451 Niagara Blvd
• Evaluation form for 302 Beachview Avenue
• Evaluation form for 2529 Airline Street
• Evaluation form for 325 Niagara Blvd
• Correspondence regarding 477 Ridge Road North and Crescent Park Arches

The Museum and Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee recommended three properties for heritage designation under the Ontario Heritage Act: 451 Niagara Blvd (score 114), 2529 Airline Street (score 798), and 325 Niagara Blvd (score 623). The committee deferred scoring 302 Beachview Avenue pending further research. It also passed a motion to allocate 2025 capital funds for restoring the Crescent Park Arches.

• Recommended designation of 451 Niagara Blvd (carried)
• Recommended designation of 2529 Airline Street (carried)
• Recommended designation of 325 Niagara Blvd (carried)
• Deferred scoring of 302 Beachview Avenue pending research
• Moved to allocate 2025 capital funds for Crescent Park Arches restoration (carried)

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee will receive staff updates on the draft Affordable Housing Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). Members will discuss the scheduled open house for the CIP on September 17, 2024 at the Council meeting. A meeting with regional affordable housing representatives is planned for early September.

• Draft Affordable Housing Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) – staff update
• Affordable Housing CIP Open House scheduled for Sept 17, 2024 Council meeting
• Meeting with Regional Affordable Housing representatives set for early September

The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee met on August 14, 2024, but quorum was not achieved, so no substantive decisions were made. Staff provided updates on the draft Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan (CIP), an upcoming open house, and a regional meeting. The meeting was adjourned after procedural items.

• No decisions made due to lack of quorum

Council-in-Committee

The Fort Erie Council‑in‑Committee will adopt the consent agenda and receive several development and planning reports. It will approve multiple heritage property designations on Ridge Road North, Ridge Road North, Crescent Road and 304 Ridge Road. The committee will also approve traffic‑calming trial measures on Concession Road and direct inclusion of Farr Avenue measures in the 2025 budget. Finally, staff will be directed to prepare a by‑law for a Brownfields Program agreement at 237 Niagara Boulevard.

• Approve heritage designation for 1447 Ridge Road North under the Ontario Heritage Act
• Approve Draft Plan of Subdivision for 0‑14166 Hendershot Drive (29 townhouses)
• Approve traffic‑calming trial measures on Concession Road between Garrison Road and Albany Street
• Authorize by‑law for Brownfields Program agreement with Niagara Boulevard Developments Inc. for 237 Niagara Boulevard
• Direct staff to prepare by‑law amending By‑law 235‑2001 to authorize OMERS pension participation for Council members

Council approved the draft plan of subdivision for 0-14166 Hendershot Drive, allowing 29 street townhouse dwellings, with amendments requiring a sidewalk extension, rear access, and revised road design standards. Council also extended draft plan approval for Hershey Estates subdivision to April 30, 2025, and approved heritage designations for four properties. Traffic calming trials were approved for Concession Road, while the Washington Road trial was deferred to September 9, 2024.

• Approved draft plan of subdivision for 0-14166 Hendershot Drive (29 townhouses) with amendments (carried)
• Extended Hershey Estates draft plan approval to April 30, 2025 (carried)
• Approved heritage designation for 1447 Ridge Road North (carried)
• Approved heritage designation for 241 Ridge Road North (carried)
• Approved heritage designation for 367 Crescent Road (carried)
• Approved heritage designation for 651 Ridge Road North (carried)
• Affirmed intention to designate 304 Ridge Road North (carried)
• Approved traffic calming trial measures on Concession Road (carried)

Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

The agenda for the Fort Erie Senior Citizens Advisory Committee meeting on August 7, 2024 contains no listed items, descriptions, or attachments. No decisions, proposals, or public hearings are recorded in the agenda. The document appears to be a placeholder with only generic headings and no substantive content.

The Senior Citizens Advisory Committee adopted the agenda, minutes, and treasurer's report, and decided to continue offering complimentary meals to committee members who volunteer at events, as in the past. Several upcoming events were confirmed, including the August Country Jamboree, September Euchre, October Corn Roast, and December Christmas Luncheon. New business items, including a policy review and health services discussion, were tabled to the September meeting.

• Adopted agenda for August 7, 2024 (carried)
• Adopted minutes for July 3, 2024 (carried)
• Adopted treasurer's report (carried)
• Motion to offer complimentary meal to volunteers at events declined
• Motion to offer complimentary meal for every event as in past carried
• Confirmed August Country Jamboree on schedule for August 13, 2024
• Confirmed September Euchre event for September 9, 2024
• Confirmed October Corn Roast event for October 1, 2024

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold public hearings for eight applications seeking minor variances or consent to develop properties across Fort Erie. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, August 1, 2024.

• Public hearing for minor variance at 3401 North Shore Drive
• Public hearing for consent applications at 3085 Dominion Road
• Public hearing for minor variance at 1599 Teal Road/1570 Ridge Road N
• Public hearing for minor variance at 31 Maple Leaf Avenue South
• Public hearing for minor variance at 285 Elmwood Avenue

Regular Council

The Town of Fort Erie Council approved the Draft Plan of Vacant Land Condominium for 3770 Hazel Street, authorizing 13 blocks and 93 townhouse units. The Council also approved Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for the Black Creek Signature Phase 2 subdivision at 0‑17507 Netherby Road, permitting 77 single‑detached lots and 52 townhouse units along with a park and other amenities. Additional by‑law actions included appointing a fire inspector, authorizing debenture financing for a new fire station, and designating a heritage property.

• Approval of Draft Plan of Vacant Land Condominium for 3770 Hazel Street (13 blocks, 93 townhouses)
• Approval of Official Plan and Zoning By‑law amendments for Black Creek Signature Phase 2 at 0‑17507 Netherby Road (77 lots, 52 townhouses, park, etc.)
• By‑law 74‑2024: Appointment of Kelli O’Connor as Fire Inspector
• By‑law 79‑2024: Permanent closure of a portion of Ashwood Avenue North
• By‑law 81‑2024: Authorization of debenture financing for the Fire Station 4 Project

Council approved the Black Creek Signature Phase 2 subdivision plan for 0-17507 Netherby Road, including official plan and zoning by-law amendments, with 77 single-detached lots and 52 street townhouses. The approval was amended to add a Stage 3 archaeological assessment requirement for specific locations and to require a pre-servicing agreement before site alteration. Council also approved a draft plan for 93 townhouse units at 3770 Hazel Street, but referred the staff report to the August 12 Council-in-Committee meeting for further consideration.

• Approved Black Creek Signature Phase 2 subdivision plan (77 lots, 52 townhouses) with amendments (carried)
• Amended conditions to require Stage 3 archaeological assessment for Locations 1, 2, 3, 7, 8 (carried)
• Added condition requiring pre-servicing agreement before site alteration (carried)
• Referred 3770 Hazel Street draft condominium plan report to August 12 Council-in-Committee (carried)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, correspondence, and committee minutes (carried)
• Accepted resignation of Barbara Hopkins from Senior Citizens Advisory Committee (carried)
• Appointed Andrew Caird to Fort Erie Public Library Board until November 14, 2026 (carried)
• Gave final reading to by-laws 74-2024 to 81-2024 (carried)

Environmental Advisory Committee

The Fort Erie Environmental Advisory Committee meeting will discuss a request to remove an Environmental Conservation Overlay. It will also review environmental plans for the property at 1156 Garrison Road. Additional items include a discussion of signage at Shagbark Park and routine procedural business.

• Requests to Remove Environmental Conservation Overlay
• Environmental Plans Review – 1156 Garrison Road
• Discussion of Signage at Shagbark Park – EAC involvement
• Adoption of the Agenda
• Adoption of the Minutes

The Committee noted that a bird survey for 1156 Garrison Road was not completed appropriately. Members discussed signage and stewardship at Shagbark Park and requested more information from the Town regarding the specific signage involved.

• Adopted July 17, 2024 agenda
• Adopted May 8, 2024 minutes
• Noted bird survey for 1156 Garrison Road was not completed appropriately

Museum and Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee

The Museum and Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee will hear presentations and reports on museum operations, including a museum update and a financial update. It will also consider reports on heritage properties at 651 Ridge Road North and 204 Dufferin Street, and discuss evaluation forms. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Museum Update presentation
• Museum Financial Update presentation
• Report on 651 Ridge Road North
• Report on 204 Dufferin Street
• Discussion of Evaluation Forms

The Committee recommended designating 651 Ridge Road North under the Ontario Heritage Act after scoring the property at 295. Members also decided to keep current property evaluation forms pending further review of alternative drafts and examples.

• Recommended designation of 651 Ridge Road North under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act (Carried)
• Decided to retain current property evaluation forms pending further review
• Approved agenda as amended (Carried)
• Approved minutes with revisions to exclude 842 Rosehill Road and 328 Mathews Road South from ARA review (Carried)

Community Health Care Services Committee

The Fort Erie Community Health Care Services Committee will receive reports from Niagara Health System, Niagara Region, the committee coordinator, the chief administrative officer, and the council representative. In new business, members will hear an update from Bridges Community Health Centre, the Ontario Chamber's position on the overdose crisis, and a final review of a patient survey. No decisions are listed in the agenda.

• Niagara Health System Report
• Niagara Region Report
• Update from Bridges Community Health Centre
• Ontario Chamber Position on Overdose Crisis
• Final Review of Patient Survey

The Community Health Care Services Committee met on July 16, 2024 and adopted its agenda and the minutes of its April 23, 2024 meeting. Most of the meeting was informational: reports covered Niagara Region physician recruitment, a primary care patient experience survey, and concerns about limited Ontario Health funding for a future primary care team. The committee took no substantive decisions on health services, funding, or the Douglas Memorial Hospital site; the Ontario Chamber position on the overdose crisis was deferred to September.

• Adopted the July 16, 2024 agenda (carried)
• Adopted the April 23, 2024 minutes as presented (carried)
• Deferred the Ontario Chamber position on the overdose crisis to the September meeting
• Completed final review of the Primary Care Patient Experience Survey
• No decision recorded on Douglas Memorial Hospital ownership or future use
• No decision recorded on the January 2025 Expression of Interest for primary care team funding

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

The meeting was called to order at 3:00 p.m., but quorum was not achieved. No substantive decisions were made as the committee did not have enough members present to proceed.

Crystal Beach Business Improvement Area Board of Management

The provided document contains only procedural boilerplate and does not list any specific items for discussion or decision.

The Board of Management met to discuss local business platforms, event scheduling, and infrastructure issues. No new ordinances or budgets were approved, though the board reviewed updates on garbage collection and beach pilot projects.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Approved minutes from June 12, 2024

Council-in-Committee

The committee will review the 2024 Asset Management Plan and approve heritage designations for five properties. The agenda also includes a draft plan for a mixed-use condominium at 412 Ridgeway Road.

• Approval of the 2024 Asset Management Plan
• Heritage property designations for five locations including 168 High Street
• Mixed-use condominium proposal at 412 Ridgeway Road
• $66,000 budget amendment for heritage property designation reports
• Physician recruitment agreement for Dr. Rachna Bharti

Council approved the Town's 2024 Asset Management Plan and designated four properties under the Ontario Heritage Act. The committee also approved a mixed-use condominium plan for 412 Ridgeway Road and physician recruitment funding.

• Approved 2024 Asset Management Plan
• Designated 168 High Street as a heritage property
• Designated 400 Holloway Bay Road South as a heritage property
• Designated 45 Princess Street as a heritage property
• Designated 487 Niagara Boulevard as a heritage property
• Approved Draft Plan for mixed-use condominium at 412 Ridgeway Road
• Authorized $66,000 budget amendment for 12 heritage property reports
• Approved physician recruitment incentive funding for Dr. Rachna Bharti

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee will hold public hearings for various minor variance and consent applications. These requests involve property changes at locations including 464 Ferndale Avenue and 3046 Nigh Road. The agenda also includes a request to change conditions for previous consents on Ridgeway Road.

• Minor variance application A42/24 for 448 Chapin Parkway
• Consent and minor variance applications for 464 Ferndale Avenue
• Expansion of legal non-conforming use at 3046 Nigh Road
• Minor variance application A21/24 for 755 Edgemere Road
• Change of conditions for consent applications at 336 Ridgeway Road

The Committee of Adjustment approved nine separate land-use applications, including minor variances and a consent application. Several applications received oral opposition from residents regarding drainage, flooding, and property size, but were still approved.

• Approved Minor Variance A42/24 for 448 Chapin Parkway
• Approved Consent Application B19/24 and Minor Variance for 464 Ferndale Avenue
• Approved Minor Variance A45/24 for 616 Ferndale Avenue
• Approved Enlargement/Expansion of Legal Non-Conforming Use A43/24 for 3046 Nigh Road
• Approved Minor Variance A28/24 for 930 Ridgewood Avenue
• Approved Minor Variance A44/24 for 3836 Roxborough Avenue
• Approved Minor Variance A46/24 for 195 Schooley Road
• Approved Minor Variance A21/24 for 755 Edgemere Road

Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

The provided document contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. No specific topics, discussions, or decisions are recorded in the text.

The committee approved a change to the standard resident event fee and voted to draft a letter to the Town requesting administrative support. The July BBQ was cancelled, and the Treasurer's report was adopted with a June closing budget of $9,848.28.

• Adopted Treasurer's Report with June closing budget of $9,848.28
• Cancelled July BBQ event
• Approved use of Event Checklist and adding budget columns to 2024 Draft Social/Ed Events
• Approved drafting a letter to the Town requesting extra administrative support
• Approved increasing the standard resident event fee from $15pp
• Adopted July 3, 2024 Agenda
• Adopted June 5, 2024 Minutes

Bridgeburg Station Downtown BIA Board of Management

The provided document contains only procedural boilerplate from the meeting management software. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussions recorded in the text.

The board adopted the meeting agenda and the May 28, 2024, minutes. Sub-committees provided updates on the Summer Kick Off and Eat Beats and Art events. The meeting ended abruptly when the Chair resigned following a request for board members to increase their participation.

• Adopted June 25, 2024 agenda (Carried)
• Adopted May 28, 2024 minutes (Carried)
• Todd Bews resigned as Chair and board member

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Fort Erie Accessibility Advisory Committee will discuss the Multi-Year Accessibility Plan for 2024-2029. The meeting also includes reviews of several outstanding accessibility items, such as sidewalk issues and specific ramp projects.

• Multi-Year Accessibility Plan 2024-2029
• StopGap Ramp Project
• Beatties/Staples accessible door
• Ramp at Royal Bank Jarvis Street
• Accessible Taxis and Shuttles

The Fort Erie Accessibility Advisory Committee met on June 25, 2024, approving the agenda, previous minutes, and a motion to support a Town grant application under the provincial Enabling Change Fund for accessible document training. The committee also discussed Multi-Year Accessibility Plan survey progress, updates on transit providers in Niagara Region, and various outstanding accessibility items including parking and business entrances.

• Approved the June 25, 2024 agenda as printed
• Approved the May 28, 2024 committee meeting minutes
• Removed Parking Concerns from outstanding business
• Supported the Town's application under the Enabling Change Fund for accessible document training for staff

Regular Council

Council is reviewing a proposed revised plan for the Black Creek Signature Phase 2 subdivision at Netherby Road. The agenda also includes motions directing staff to investigate speeding up development application timelines and options for Garrison Road community improvements.

• Proposed zoning and subdivision amendments for Black Creek Signature Phase 2
• Extension of draft plan approval for Fort Erie Hills Subdivision until May 1, 2026
• Zoning By-law Amendment for 0-12054 Centralia Avenue North (Hershey Estates)
• Motion to report on options for speeding up development application timelines
• Heritage designation recommendations for Ridge Road North and Point Abino Road South

Fort Erie Town Council held a regular meeting on June 24, 2024, approving several planning and development items. Council extended draft plan approval for the Fort Erie Hills subdivision to May 1, 2026, and approved a zoning by-law amendment for 0-12054 Centralia Avenue North (Hershey Estates) with a one-year construction start requirement. Council also passed a resolution requesting the Ministry of Transportation Ontario to investigate median barriers on the QEW between Niagara Falls and Fort Erie. A motion for a Tree Replacement Grant was lost. Most by-laws were enacted, with one set (69-2024 and 70-2024) passing 5-2.

• Extended draft plan approval for Fort Erie Hills subdivision to May 1, 2026 (Carried)
• Approved zoning by-law amendment for 0-12054 Centralia Avenue North (Hershey Estates) with one-year construction start condition (Carried, as amended)
• Received report PDS-47-2024 on Black Creek Signature Phase 2 subdivision for information (Carried)
• Directed staff to prepare report on planning approval timelines and possible sunset clause (Carried)
• Directed staff to prepare report on options for Garrison Road community improvement (Carried)
• Requested MTO investigate median barriers on QEW between Lyon's Creek Road and Thompson Road (Carried)
• Motion for Tree Replacement Grant for dead, diseased or hazardous trees lost (Lost)
• Enacted by-laws 61-2024 to 68-2024 and 71-2024 to 72-2024 (Carried)

Special Council

Council will hold a closed session information session regarding the Asset Management Plan. The agenda also includes consideration of By-law 60-2024 to confirm actions taken during this special meeting.

• Asset Management Plan information session
• By-law 60-2024 to confirm Council actions

Council held an information session regarding the review and development of the Town's Asset Management Plan. No substantive policy decisions were made during the meeting.

• Approved By-law 60-2024 to confirm actions of the June 13, 2024 meeting

Museum and Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee

The committee will review heritage evaluation forms for 241 Ridge Road and 1447 Ridge Road. Members will also discuss a property owner's interest in designating 204 Dufferin Street. The agenda includes museum financial updates and correspondence regarding upcoming community events.

• Heritage evaluation forms for 241 Ridge Road and 1447 Ridge Road
• Property designation interest for 204 Dufferin Street
• Rail Museum 50th Anniversary Event correspondence
• Museum Services financial update
• Decoration Day Event correspondence

The committee recommended designating three properties on Ridge Road under the Ontario Heritage Act. It also recommended a reference plan for 164 Point Abino Road S to define heritage boundaries.

• Recommended designation of 241 Ridge Road North (Carried)
• Recommended designation of 1447 Ridge Road North (Carried)
• Recommended designation of 304 Ridge Road North excluding interior features (Carried)
• Recommended a reference plan for 164 Point Abino Road S to identify heritage boundaries (Carried)
• Approved reimbursement for three members attending a land registry course (Carried)
• Requested further research from ARA regarding 651 Ridge Road North

Crystal Beach Business Improvement Area Board of Management

The provided text contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface information. No specific meeting items, discussions, or decisions are recorded.

The Crystal Beach Business Improvement Area Board of Management approved a $4,575 budget for Derby Days performers and entertainment, and approved up to $80 for a reusable stencil from MJ Sign. The board also reallocated previously approved plant-watering funds toward new signage and pylons with a $1,500 budget. All motions carried; no vote tallies were recorded. The board discussed beautification, events, and a Yardstix planter-installation surcharge of $1,300 that was never approved.

• Approved $4,575 Derby Days budget for performers and entertainment (carried)
• Approved up to $80 for a reusable stencil from MJ Sign (carried)
• Reallocated Sandra Fishman's plant-watering budget to signage and pylons at $1,500 (carried)
• Adopted the agenda as presented (carried)
• Adopted minutes from May 8th, 2024 (carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:28 pm (carried)

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

The committee requested that staff provide an updated housing needs assessment and an inventory of municipal lands for affordable housing development. It also decided to promote a regional attainable housing survey on social media.

• Requested updated housing needs assessment and municipal land inventory for next meeting (Carried)
• Approved posting the Region's attainable housing survey on Town social media (Carried)
• Changed future meeting start time to 3:00 PM (Agreed)

Council-in-Committee

The Fort Erie Council-in-Committee meeting includes proposals for several development projects, including a new condominium plan at 3770 Hazel Street and Brownfields funding for 3819 Hibbard Street. The committee is also reviewing changes to the Secondary Plan priority list and upcoming public meetings regarding Netherby Road and Six Mile Creek flooding.

• Approval of a draft plan for 93 townhouse dwellings at 3770 Hazel Street
• Funding approval for the Brownfields Rehabilitation Grant Program at 3819 Hibbard Street
• Removal of 171 Gorham Road from the Secondary Plan priority list
• Approval of tax cancellations, reductions, or refunds totaling $56,545.09
• Notice of a public meeting for the Black Creek Signature subdivision at 0-17507 Netherby Road

Council approved a 2024 pilot project allowing stand-up paddleboards and kayaks at Bay Beach with specific access rules. They also approved $56,545.09 in tax cancellations, reductions, or refunds for 2022-2024. A proposal to exchange town land for digital billboard advertising was denied, while a land swap involving Stonemill Road was approved in principle.

• Approved 2024 Bay Beach SUP/Kayak pilot project
• Approved $56,545.09 in tax adjustments/refunds
• Denied land-for-billboard advertising exchange
• Approved Stonemill Road land swap in principle
• Approved Brownfields grant for 3819 Hibbard Street
• Removed 171 Gorham Road from Secondary Plan priority list
• Deferred Fort Erie Hills subdivision approval to June 24
• Postponed 3770 Hazel Street condominium approval to July 8

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is reviewing several minor variance and consent applications for properties in Fort Erie. These items include requests for lot divisions and zoning adjustments at multiple addresses.

• Consent and minor variance for 1599 Teal Rd & 1570 Ridge Rd N
• Minor variance application for 35 Maple Leaf Avenue South
• Consent and minor variances for 150 Lakewood Avenue
• Consent and minor variances for 542 Daytona Drive
• Minor variance application for 0 Dominion Road

Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee

This document for the Fort Erie Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee meeting on June 5, 2024, is procedural boilerplate containing only web portal placeholders and blank form fields. No discussions, proposals, or decisions are recorded in the provided text. Residents should consult the official municipal website for actual meeting materials.

• No substantive agenda items, rezonings, contracts, or public hearings are listed in the source document.

The Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee approved recipients for elementary and secondary scholarships. The committee also discussed event planning and the creation of a student wall of fame.

• Approved Justin for Elementary Scholarship
• Approved Jaylee for Secondary Scholarship
• Adopted June 4, 2024 agenda
• Adopted June 4, 2024 minutes

Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

The provided document contains only procedural software interface text. No specific topics or decisions are listed for this Senior Citizens Advisory Committee meeting.

The Senior Citizens Advisory Committee adopted its May 1 minutes and agenda, and received a treasurer's update that $16,846.61 remains in its budget. Members reviewed several upcoming events, including a December 14 Christmas luncheon at Crystal Ridge Community Centre with Ridgeway Lions catering, and agreed to research health and support services for seniors as its next project. Several items — the July BBQ, August Country Jamboree, September Euchre and October events — were tabled to the July 3 meeting.

• Adopted June 5, 2024 agenda (carried)
• Adopted May 1, 2024 minutes (carried)
• Received treasurer's report: $16,846.61 remaining in SCAC budget
• Tabled July BBQ discussion; recommended a fall corn roast instead
• Tabled August Country Jamboree update to July meeting
• Tabled September Euchre discussion to July meeting
• Tabled October BBQ/corn roast discussion to July meeting
• Adjourned at 11:10 am (carried)

Traffic Coordinating Committee

The Traffic Coordinating Committee reviewed traffic calming proposals for Concession Road, Washington Road, and Farr Avenue. Members agreed to proceed with vertical deflection measures on Concession Road and recommended moving forward with the Washington Road proposal following regional feedback. The committee also discussed signage requests and pedestrian safety monitoring in Bay Beach.

• Approval of speed cushions for Concession Road
• Recommendation to proceed with traffic calming on Washington Road
• Discussion of speed cushion installation on Farr Avenue
• Request for a 3-way stop at W. Main St and Old Mill Rd
• Planned pedestrian traffic count in Bay Beach this summer

The Traffic Coordinating Committee reviewed traffic issues and discussed various proposals, agreeing to proceed with traffic calming measures such as speed cushions for Concession Road and Washington Road. The committee also discussed ongoing items including signage, speed monitoring, and future meeting dates.

• Agreed to proceed with vertical deflection measures (speed cushions) for Concession Road
• Recommended proceeding with Washington Road traffic calming proposal after regional feedback
• Set next meeting dates for September 18th and December 4th, 2024

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially adopt the Multi-Year Accessibility Plan for 2024-2029. The agenda also includes site plan reviews, outstanding business items such as parking concerns and the StopGap Ramp Project, and new business like the ONAP Virtual Conference.

• Multi-Year Accessibility Plan 2024-2029
• Site Plan Review
• StopGap Ramp Project
• Barrel Restaurant Access
• Accessible Taxis/Accessible Shuttles

The committee agreed to conduct accessibility inspections of parks and facilities on June 3 and June 10 to identify barriers for the 2024-2029 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan. Members also reviewed a site plan for a new development on Townline Road and discussed regional transportation updates.

• Approved May 28, 2024 Agenda (Carried)
• Approved April 30, 2024 Minutes (Carried)
• Scheduled park and facility inspections for June 3 and June 10
• Requested tactile warning indicators for proposed 0-19198 Townline Road site plan
• Confirmed Council approved by-law waiving parking fares for Ontario accessible permit holders
• Adjourned meeting at 5:54 p.m. (Carried)

Bridgeburg Station Downtown BIA Board of Management

This agenda for the Bridgeburg Station Downtown BIA Board of Management meeting on May 28, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.

The Bridgeburg Station Downtown BIA Board of Management approved $1,500 for radio advertising to promote their June 22nd event. The board also received updates regarding event planning, property maintenance, and local infrastructure concerns.

• Adopted May 28, 2024 agenda (Carried)
• Adopted April 30, 2024 minutes (Carried)
• Approved $1,500 for radio advertising for June 22nd event (Carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:43 p.m. (Carried)

Regular Council

Fort Erie Council is deciding on several planning applications, including a 49-lot subdivision at 576 Ridge Road North and zoning changes at 436-440 Ridge Road North, both subject to environmental conditions. The agenda also includes public meetings, proclamations, and routine administrative items.

• Approval of Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments and Draft Plan of Subdivision for 576 Ridge Road North (49 single detached lots, 1 multi-unit block)
• Approval of Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for 436-440 Ridge Road North, with holding provision until Species at Risk habitat assessed
• Public meeting for Zoning By-law Amendment at 0-12054 Centralia Avenue North (Hershey Estates)
• Heritage designation of 5187 Sherkston Road under the Ontario Heritage Act
• Motions to waive by-law for a refreshment vehicle at Sheridan College (7 Tait Avenue) and to advocate for continued Urgent Care Centre operation at Douglas Memorial

Council approved Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for 576 Ridge Road North and 436-440 Ridge Road North. A pilot program was authorized to allow a refreshment vehicle at 7 Tait Avenue. Council also passed several by-laws regarding traffic, salaries, and land designation.

• Approved 49-lot subdivision and zoning amendments for 576 Ridge Road North
• Approved zoning and Official Plan amendments for 436-440 Ridge Road North (4-2)
• Authorized pilot program for refreshment vehicle at 7 Tait Avenue
• Deferred heritage property designation for 5187 Sherkston Road
• Proclaimed June as Senior Citizens Month, Brain Awareness Month, and Pride Month
• Appointed Eric Conolly to Museum and Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee
• Appointed Abi Monrad to Senior Citizen's Advisory Committee
• Passed By-law 56-2024 naming a parkette on Lakeshore Road as Snake Hill Parkette

Museum and Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee

The Museum and Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to adopt minutes, hear presentations, and review reports including the May 2024 Museum Update and April financials. They will also discuss correspondence on a land registry course, Decoration Day, and heritage topics like designating without owner consent. The meeting is largely routine with no major decisions listed.

• Museum Update May 2024 report
• Museum Financial Update May 2024 (April financials)
• Correspondence: Land Registry Course - Compensation
• Correspondence: Decoration Day
• Heritage correspondence: Designating Without Owner Consent

The committee recommended removing the 'Walter Travis Style Bunker' from the heritage attributes list for 912 Cherry Hill Blvd. to reduce potential restrictions. They also recommended the Town prepare a reference plan for 5187 Sherkston Road to define heritage boundaries rather than designating the entire property. The committee confirmed that three contested properties meet Ontario Heritage Act criteria and are priorities for designation.

• Recommended removing 'Walter Travis Style Bunker' attribute for 912 Cherry Hill Blvd.
• Recommended Town prepare reference plan for 5187 Sherkston Road boundaries
• Confirmed three contested properties meet heritage designation criteria
• Decided not to pursue virtual heritage committee training
• Agreed to meet at cairn for Decoration Day on June 2

Council-in-Committee

Fort Erie's Council-in-Committee meets May 13, 2024, to discuss and recommend action on several planning items, including a zoning by-law amendment for 1127 Garrison Road, a draft condominium plan for 255 Emerick Avenue, and heritage designation for 5187 Sherkston Road. The committee will also receive reports on the Official Plan Review, a park naming proposal, and updates to traffic and parking by-laws. A public meeting notice is included for a zoning amendment at 0-12054 Centralia Avenue North.

• Zoning by-law amendment for 1127 Garrison Road
• Draft condominium plan for 255 Emerick Avenue (35 units)
• Heritage designation for 5187 Sherkston Road
• Park naming 'Snake Hill Parkette' on Lakeshore Road
• Traffic and parking by-law 2000-89 update

Council approved a zoning by-law amendment for 1127 Garrison Road and a condominium plan for 255 Emerick Avenue. The committee also named a new neighborhood park 'Snake Hill Parkette' and directed staff to update traffic and parking by-laws.

• Approved zoning by-law amendment for 1127 Garrison Road with a 3-year building permit requirement
• Approved 'Snake Hill Parkette' name for park on Lakeshore Road between Albert and Adelaide Streets
• Approved Draft Plan of Standard Condominium for 255 Emerick Avenue (35 dwelling units)
• Directed staff to repeal and replace Consolidated Traffic and Parking By-laws 2000-89
• Approved updated Administrative Penalties for stopping, standing and parking of vehicles
• Referred heritage designation of 5187 Sherkston Road to Museum and Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee
• Received PDS 2023 fourth quarter and year-end status report
• Received 2023 Development Charges Reserve Fund Status report

Committee of Adjustment

The Fort Erie Committee of Adjustment is holding public hearings on seven property applications: two consent applications and five minor variance requests. The agenda includes standard procedural items like call to order, roll call, and adoption of minutes.

• Consent applications B21/24 and B22/24 for 557 Walden Boulevard
• Minor variance A22/24 for 30 Forsythe Street
• Minor variance A24/24 for 546 Lakeshore Road
• Minor variance A27/24 for 6 Maple Leaf Avenue South
• Minor variance A26/24 for 2567 Stevensville Road

Environmental Advisory Committee

The Environmental Advisory Committee met and adopted the agenda and minutes. They conducted site visits for two environmental impact studies but reported no issues. No new business or outstanding items were discussed, and the next meeting is scheduled for July 17, 2024.

• Site visit for Hershey Estates EIS review (zoning by-law amendment and draft plan approval renewal)
• Site visit for 2649 Stevensville Rd. EIS review (official plan and zoning by-law amendment)
• No requests to remove Environmental Conservation Overlay
• Next meeting set for July 17, 2024

The Environmental Advisory Committee conducted site visits for Hershey Estates and 2649 Stevensville Rd. to assist in reviewing Environmental Impact Studies. No issues were discussed during these visits. The meeting was procedural, with no new business or outstanding items addressed.

• Adopted agenda for May 8, 2024
• Adopted minutes for April 24, 2024
• Conducted site visit for Hershey Estates (no issues discussed)
• Conducted site visit for 2649 Stevensville Rd. (no issues discussed)
• Adjourned meeting unanimously

Crystal Beach Business Improvement Area Board of Management

This agenda for the Crystal Beach Business Improvement Area Board of Management meeting on May 8, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content for residents.

The Crystal Beach BIA Board approved support for three upcoming community events and increased budgets for the Supper Market. The board also adopted a new rule requiring committees to manage all BIA-sanctioned events to limit liability. Discussions on street sign funding were paused until updated financial reports are available.

• Approved support for March of the Umbrellas (June 15)
• Approved support for 2nd Annual Picnic (Sept 7)
• Approved support for Tree Lighting Ceremony (Nov 30)
• Movie Nights proposal tabled pending exact dates and locations
• Motion to strike a committee for every sanctioned BIA event carried
• Supper Market Manager budget increased from $240 to $300 per event
• Supper Market setup/teardown budget increased from $300 to $400 per event
• Approved purchase of a paver in honour of Donnie Lubberts

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee will meet to receive a staff update from Senior Community Planner Aaron Hair, responding to the committee's request for information about additional dwelling units. The agenda includes adoption of minutes from the March 6, 2024 meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for June 12, 2024.

• Staff update on additional dwelling units (memo attached)
• Adoption of minutes from March 6, 2024
• Next meeting: June 12, 2024 at 2:30 pm in Town Hall Committee Room #1

The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee supported a memorandum regarding additional dwelling units. The committee encouraged Council to have staff implement a communication strategy to educate the public on the benefits of the additional dwelling unit tool-kit for homeowners and renters.

• Adopted the May 8, 2024 agenda
• Adopted the March 6, 2024 minutes
• Adopted the January 30, 2024 minutes
• Supported the Additional Dwelling Unit Memorandum and recommended a public communication strategy

Museum and Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee

The Museum and Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss museum updates, financial reports, and heritage matters. Key items include a presentation on heritage trees, an evaluation of 487 Niagara Boulevard, and correspondence about a heritage property designation open house. The agenda is largely procedural, with no decisions listed.

• 487 Niagara Boulevard - Evaluation Form
• Heritage Trees presentation by Jessica Abrahamse
• Museum Financial Update
• Open House - Heritage Property Designation
• Decoration Day Declaration

The committee recommended that 487 Niagara Boulevard be designated under the Ontario Heritage Act after scoring the property at 223. Members also received a presentation on heritage tree designations and discussed upcoming heritage open house presentations.

• Recommended designation of 487 Niagara Boulevard under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act (Carried)
• Approved amended minutes from March 13, 2024 (Carried)
• Approved amended minutes from April 10, 2024 (Carried)
• Decided to wait until February 2025 for the Niagara-on-the-Lake land registry course

Ridgeway Business Improvement Area Board of Management

This agenda for the Ridgeway Business Improvement Area Board of Management meeting on May 1, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a system-generated template with no substantive content.

The Ridgeway Business Improvement Area Board of Management met on May 1, 2024, and adopted its agenda and the April 3, 2024 minutes as presented. The board received updates on the farmers market, spring BBQ, and Ridgefest, and noted that board member Sarah Chevalier resigned. Several items were discussed without a recorded decision, including beautification, a possible Canada Day parade, banners, public washrooms and storage, and parking; the meeting adjourned unanimously.

• Adopted the May 1, 2024 agenda as presented
• Adopted the April 3, 2024 minutes as presented
• Accepted the resignation of board member Sarah Chevalier (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned the meeting unanimously

Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

This meeting agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items for discussion or decision. There are no reports, presentations, or action items listed.

The Senior Citizens Advisory Committee adopted its agenda and previous minutes. The committee decided to proceed with the May 5 Beachcombers Murder Mystery Dinner, agreeing to clarify that the Silent Auction is separate from the Town-sponsored event. Treasurer Doyle began working on the budget and noted that sending ads directly to the Observer is more economical than using TSN.

• Agenda adopted as presented
• April 3 minutes adopted as presented
• Agreed to proceed with May 5 Murder Mystery Dinner
• Agreed to add Silent Auction clarification to event checklist
• Treasurer Doyle started working on budget based on current events
• Confirmed three free annual uses of Leisureplex
• Adjourned at 11:35 am

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Fort Erie Accessibility Advisory Committee will meet on April 30, 2024, to discuss a booth at Ridgefest to gather feedback for the 2024-2029 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan, and to decide on dates for audits of parks and facilities. The meeting will also cover site plan review, outstanding business including the Regional Accessibility Advisory Committee, parking concerns, an adult-size change table at Bay Beach, and accessibility at Barrel Restaurant and other locations.

• Ridgefest booth to collect public feedback for the 2024-2029 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan
• Decision on dates for audits of parks and facilities
• Update on adult-size change table at Bay Beach (electrical work to be scheduled)
• Discussion of accessible pathway at Barrel Restaurant
• Review of accessible taxi service and door access at Beatties/Staples

The Committee agreed to host a survey booth at Ridgefest on July 6 and 7 to identify community barriers. Members also decided to submit written concerns regarding regional transit consolidation to several officials. No formal votes were taken on site plan approvals or policy changes.

• Approved April 30, 2024 Agenda (Carried)
• Approved March 26, 2024 Minutes (Carried)
• Agreed to host resident survey booth at Ridgefest July 6-7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Agreed to submit written transit concerns to Regional AAC Vice-Chair, Council representative, Joint AAC, and the Mayor

Bridgeburg Station Downtown BIA Board of Management

The Bridgeburg Station Downtown BIA Board of Management is meeting on April 30, 2024. The published agenda contains only boilerplate procedural elements and no substantive items for decision or discussion.

• No rezonings, contracts, dollar amounts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings listed

The Board approved a Summer Kick Off event for June 22, 2024, including a request to close Jarvis Street. The Board also approved the purchase and maintenance of planters and hanging baskets. A partnership with the Fort Erie Multi-Cultural Centre for an Earth Day cleanup was ratified.

• Ratified partnership with Fort Erie Multi-Cultural Centre for Earth Day cleanup
• Approved Summer Kick Off event for June 22, 2024, and request to close Jarvis St (Carried)
• Approved purchase of planters and hanging baskets (Carried)
• Approved maintenance and watering of flowers after grant (Carried)
• Tabled mural at 28 Jarvis Street design and approval
• Tabled community garden discussion

Environmental Advisory Committee

The Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting to review environmental reports for two development applications: a ZBA and draft plan of subdivision at 2649 Stevensville Road, and an OPA/ZBA application for Hershey Estates. The agenda also includes routine items like call to order, roll call, and adoption of minutes.

• 2649 Stevensville Road: ZBA & Draft Plan of Subdivision — EIS, Archeology Report, PJR, FSR/SWM Report
• Hershey Estates: OPA/ZBA Application — EIS review (2024-02-09_Hershey Esates_EIS_222353_FINAL.pdf)
• Requests to Remove Environmental Conservation Overlay
• Environmental Plans Review

The committee reviewed environmental reports for 2649 Stevensville Road and Hershey Estates, noting concerns regarding wildlife surveys and floodplain mapping. No formal votes were recorded; the committee requested additional technical data and reports.

• Requested more information on plantation woodlot tree age for 2649 Stevensville Road
• Recommended a hydrogeologic report and water balance for 2649 Stevensville Road
• Flagged incomplete amphibian and breeding bird surveys for 2649 Stevensville Road
• Requested verification of current floodplain mapping for Hershey Estates
• Scheduled site visit to 2649 Stevensville Road for May 8

Community Health Care Services Committee

The Community Health Care Services Committee is holding its regular April 23, 2024 meeting. The agenda contains only standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, adoption of minutes, and reports from Niagara Health System, Niagara Region, and staff. No specific decisions, proposals, or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda.

• Niagara Health System Report
• Niagara Region Report
• Coordinator, Community Health Care Services Report
• Chief Administrative Officer Report
• Council Representative Report

The committee agreed to provide a venue for primary care providers to meet with Dr. Jennifer Robert, Niagara Health's new Chief of Primary Care. Staff reported on physician recruitment efforts, including upcoming seminars and career fairs in the UK and Ontario. Updates were provided on the Gilmore Lodge long-term care delay and the Fort Erie Hospice build, which remains $3M short of its target.

• Agreed to host meeting between Dr. Jennifer Robert and primary care providers
• Agreed to coordinate consumer survey release date with Port Colborne
• Reported Gilmore Lodge move-in date delayed from June 19th
• Reported Fort Erie Hospice build is $3M off target
• Reported Council approved funding for REACHNiagara expansion

Regular Council

Council will consider several items including a combined official plan and zoning amendment for 3085 Dominion Road, heritage designations for four properties, and a by-law to set 2024 tax rates. The meeting also includes closed session discussions on short-term rental appeals, a pay equity review, and litigation. Several proclamations and a motion on community litter prevention are on the agenda.

• Proposed combined Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for 3085 Dominion Road (PDS-18-2024)
• Heritage property designations under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act for 304 Ridge Road North, 164 Point Abino Road South, 3555 Yacht Harbour Road, and 5187 Sherkston Road
• By-law 47-2024 to set 2024 tax rates and levy taxes
• Subdivision agreement with Ashton Homes for Peace Bridge Village Phase 4 (By-law 41-2024)
• Closed session items include OLT appeal on short-term rentals (ZBA 01-2024 and OPA 02-2024) and litigation at 214 Windmill Road

Fort Erie Town Council approved the 2024 tax rates and levy by-law (47-2024) and gave final reading to a package of by-laws covering a subdivision agreement, zoning amendments, park naming, and committee terms of reference. Council also approved Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for 3085 Dominion Road and for 409 and 423 Walden Boulevard. Four heritage property designations were considered: three were approved (304 Ridge Road North, 164 Point Abino Road South, 3555 Yacht Harbour Road) and one (5187 Sherkston Road) was referred to the May 13, 2024 Council-in-Committee meeting. Council appointed Geena Gambin to the Committee of Adjustment and four people to the Ridgeway BIA Board of Management, and directed staff to report on community clean-up and litter prevention.

• Approved 2024 tax rates and levy by-law 47-2024 (carried)
• Approved Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for 3085 Dominion Road; directed developer to build sidewalk at construction (carried, as amended)
• Approved heritage designation of 304 Ridge Road North (carried)
• Approved heritage designation of 164 Point Abino Road South (carried)
• Approved heritage designation of 3555 Yacht Harbour Road (carried)
• Referred heritage designation of 5187 Sherkston Road to May 13, 2024 Council-in-Committee (carried)
• Approved by-laws 41-2024 to 48-2024 and 39-2024 to 40-2024 on final reading (carried)
• Appointed Geena Gambin to Committee of Adjustment and four members to Ridgeway BIA Board (carried)

Special Council

This special council meeting is primarily a public hearing for proposed combined Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments at 436-440 Ridge Road North, owned by 2855546 Ontario Ltd. / Stephen Fischer. Council will receive an information report (PDS-17-2024) on the proposal, which includes staff and agency comments, public comments, and a revised shadow study. The meeting also includes a by-law to confirm the actions of this council meeting.

• Public meeting for proposed combined Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments at 436-440 Ridge Road North
• Information report PDS-17-2024 on the proposed amendments
• Owner: 2855546 Ontario Ltd. / Stephen Fischer; Agent: Upper Canada Consultants (Ethan Laman)
• By-law 38-2024 to confirm actions of the April 18, 2024 special council meeting

Council held a public meeting to hear oral and written comments regarding proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments for 436-440 Ridge Road North. Council received a staff information report on the proposal. No decision was made on the amendments during this meeting.

• Received Report PDS-17-2024 regarding 436-440 Ridge Road North for information (Carried)
• Approved By-law 38-2024 to confirm actions of the April 18, 2024 meeting (Carried)

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee is meeting to adopt its agenda and minutes from March 6, 2024, and to receive a staff update from Aaron Hair responding to the committee's request for information about additional dwelling units. No new business items are listed. The meeting is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being the staff memo on additional dwelling units.

• Staff update on additional dwelling units (memo attached)
• Adoption of April 17, 2024 agenda
• Adoption of minutes from March 6, 2024
• Next meeting: May 8, 2024, 2:30-4:00 pm, Town Hall Committee Room #1

The meeting did not proceed because a quorum of members was not achieved. No decisions were made, and no items on the agenda were adopted.

Business Improvement Areas Board of Management

The Fort Erie Business Improvement Areas Board of Management is meeting for a closed session focused on education and training. The agenda includes a governance training session, a finance presentation, and an economic development and tourism services presentation. No decisions or public hearings are listed; the meeting is primarily informational.

• Closed session under Section 239 (3.1) of the Municipal Act, 2001 for board member education and training
• Governance training session with Kay Matthews, Executive Director, OBIAA
• Finance presentation by Sonja Bovan, Manager, Financial Systems & Process Improvement
• Economic Development and Tourism Services presentation by Caralee Grummett, Manager

Committee of Adjustment

The Fort Erie Committee of Adjustment is meeting to hold public hearings on six property applications involving consents (land severances) and minor variances. The applications cover properties on Pleasant Avenue North, West Main Street, Dominion Road, Thunder Bay Road, Jarvis Street, and Sutherland Drive. The committee will decide whether to grant these requests, which typically involve adjustments to zoning bylaws or permission to sever land.

• Consent B12/24 and minor variances A13/24, A15/24 for 60 Pleasant Avenue North (Niagara Pines Developments Ltd.)
• Minor variance A14/24 for 3896 West Main Street (Ben Davidson and Leah Havill)
• Consents B15/24, B16/24, B17/24 for 2518 Dominion Road (Angus James Butler)
• Consent B10/24 and minor variances A08/24, A09/24 for 3363 Thunder Bay Road (Kevin and Jackie Winfield)
• Minor variance A17/24 for 33-35 Jarvis Street (JLKH Holdings Inc.) and consent B18/24 with minor variance A19/24 for 2501/2523 Sutherland Drive

Crystal Beach Business Improvement Area Board of Management

The agenda for the Crystal Beach Business Improvement Area Board of Management meeting on 2024-04-10 contains no substantive items for discussion or decision. The document consists solely of technical placeholders and embedded content references (e.g., video, details, history) with no listed agenda items, motions, reports, or attachments.

The Crystal Beach Business Improvement Area Board of Management approved several event measures at its April 10, 2024 meeting. It sanctioned an Octoberfest Weekend celebration in The Grove on October 12-14, 2024, and approved closing Derby Rd from Erie Rd to Cambridge to pedestrian traffic on weekends from June 28 to September 1, 2024. It also agreed to have Sandra Fishman provide watering services for the CBBIA flower pots for material costs not exceeding $1,000. Other items were discussed, including the SupperMarket, a paver project, and administration hiring, but no final decisions were recorded on those.

• Approved Octoberfest Weekend celebration in The Grove on Oct 12-14, 2024 (Carried)
• Approved closing Derby Rd from Erie Rd to Cambridge to pedestrian traffic on weekends June 28-Sept 1, 2024 (Carried)
• Approved Sandra Fishman to provide watering services for CBBIA pots for material costs not to exceed $1,000 (Carried)
• Amended agenda to add Irene Bradvica under Presentations (Carried)
• Adopted minutes from March 13, 2024 meeting (Carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:57 pm (Carried)

Museum and Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee

The Museum and Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee recommended heritage designations for four properties and agreed to request a five-year extension on Ontario Heritage Act deadlines. The committee also resolved to ask the Council to declare June 2, 2024, as Decoration Day, while postponing an evaluation for 487 Niagara Blvd. due to time constraints.

• Approved hosting Heritage Committees of the Region for a workshop with Ontario Ministry of Citizenship and Culture
• Approved requesting a 5-year extension on heritage designations from the provincial government
• Recommended designation of 45 Princess Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act
• Recommended designation of 168 High Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act
• Recommended designation of 400 Holloway Bay Road South, Ridgeway, under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act
• Moved evaluation of 487 Niagara Blvd. to the next meeting due to time constraints
• Recommended designation of 694 Edgemere Road under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act
• Approved sending a letter requesting Council declare June 2, 2024, as Decoration Day

Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee

The agenda for the Fort Erie Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee meeting on April 9, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No decisions, proposals, or discussion items are listed.

The committee set the date for a youth talent showcase and assigned daily social media topics for Earth Week. Members also discussed the framework for a community Wall of Fame and the distribution of scholarships.

• Scheduled Talent Showcase for June 6 from 4-7pm
• Adopted April 9, 2024 agenda
• Adopted April 9, 2024 minutes
• Assigned daily Earth Week graphics to Natalie, Dario, Adelaide, Linkyn, and Addie
• Set scholarship application deadline for June 1 with selection date of June 10

Council-in-Committee

Fort Erie's Council-in-Committee will hold public meetings and consider reports on two zoning by-law amendments: one for 146 and 0-19200 Haun Road (with a recommendation to approve) and one for 1127 Garrison Road (for information only). Council will also vote on a consent agenda covering a land sale, a park dedication, a farmers' market licence, and a park naming, plus decide on extending a subdivision approval at 1589 Nigh Road.

• Zoning by-law amendment vote for 146 and 0-19200 Haun Road (Report PDS-12-2024)
• Zoning by-law amendment information report for 1127 Garrison Road (PDS-13-2024)
• Approval of land sale on Providence Lane and road dedication on Lincoln Road West
• Park naming 'High Pointe Park' at 1447 Sharon Drive
• Extension of draft plan approval and subdivision agreement for 1589 Nigh Road

Council-in-Committee approved a zoning by-law amendment for 146 and 0-19200 Haun Road and extended draft plan approval for the 1589 Nigh Road subdivision until April 12, 2025, authorizing a subdivision agreement. It also approved a new licence agreement with the Crystal Beach BIA for a farmers' market at the Erie Road Parking Lot, the sale of part of Providence Lane to owners of 108 Shannon Avenue, and the park name "High Pointe Park" at 1447 Sharon Drive. A zoning amendment report for 1127 Garrison Road was received for information only, and a request for a Minister's Zoning Order for 1589 Nigh Road was also received for information. Council went into closed session and directed that a community focus group be replaced by broader stakeholder engagement sessions.

• Approved zoning by-law amendment for 146 and 0-19200 Haun Road (carried)
• Extended draft plan approval for 1589 Nigh Road subdivision to April 12, 2025 and authorized subdivision agreement (carried)
• Received for information Report PDS-16-2024 on Minister's Zoning Order request for 1589 Nigh Road (carried)
• Received for information Report PDS-13-2024 on proposed zoning amendment for 1127 Garrison Road (carried)
• Approved licence agreement with Crystal Beach BIA for farmers' market at Erie Road Parking Lot, to be revisited in 2025 (carried)
• Approved sale of a portion of Providence Lane to owners of 108 Shannon Avenue (carried)
• Approved name "High Pointe Park" for park at 1447 Sharon Drive (carried)
• Directed community focus group be substituted with stakeholder engagement sessions including all applicants (carried)

Ridgeway Business Improvement Area Board of Management

This is the agenda for the Ridgeway Business Improvement Area Board of Management meeting on April 3, 2024. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics.

The Board approved the appointment of three new members to serve until November 15, 2026. The Board also agreed to extend insurance coverage for the Fort Erie Pride festival on June 29, 2024.

• Appointed Carmine Mancini to the Board through November 15, 2026 (Carried)
• Appointed Liane Beachemin to the Board through November 15, 2026 (Carried)
• Appointed Chris Schickluna to the Board through November 15, 2026 (Carried)
• Approved extending insurance to the Fort Erie Pride festival for June 29, 2024 (Carried)
• Adopted April 3, 2024 agenda (Carried)
• Adopted March 6, 2024 minutes (Carried)

Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Fort Erie Senior Citizens Advisory Committee meeting on April 3, 2024, contains only boilerplate interface text and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The meeting appears to be procedural with no substantive business detailed in the provided document.

Environmental Advisory Committee

This is a procedural meeting of the Environmental Advisory Committee. The agenda includes call to order, roll call, adoption of minutes, and discussion items such as requests to remove the Environmental Conservation Overlay and review of environmental plans. No specific decisions or proposals are detailed in the agenda text.

• Requests to Remove Environmental Conservation Overlay
• Environmental Plans Review
• Committee Training by Town Clerk

The Committee appointed a new Chair and Vice-Chair. The Town Clerk provided training on the Committee's Terms of Reference and Rules of Procedure.

• Appointed Shannon Laroque as Chair
• Appointed Richard Stockton as Vice-Chair
• Adopted the agenda unanimously
• Adopted the January 24, 2024 minutes unanimously

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee approved its agenda and February minutes, then received a presentation from Niagara Region business licensing manager Angelo Apfelbaum on accessible taxi and shuttle service. Apfelbaum described existing meter rates, complaint procedures, and a proposed accessible shuttle model, but the committee made no decision on taxi or shuttle rules. Park Planner Elizabeth Latif gathered committee feedback on the Parks and Open Space Master Plan update, and members reviewed a site plan for 664 Garrison Road and several outstanding accessibility items. The only recorded votes were procedural: adoption of the agenda, the previous minutes, and adjournment, all carried.

• Approved March 26, 2024 agenda as printed (CARRIED)
• Approved February 27, 2024 minutes as printed (CARRIED)
• Received Niagara Region presentation on accessible taxi service and shuttle licensing; no decision made
• Received Parks and Open Space Master Plan update feedback; no decision made
• Reviewed site plan for 664 Garrison Road (7-storey, 220 units, 8 accessible parking spaces); no decision made
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:27 p.m. (CARRIED)

Bridgeburg Station Downtown BIA Board of Management

This agenda for the Fort Erie Bridgeburg Station Downtown BIA Board of Management meeting on 2024-03-26 contains only boilerplate interface text from the eSCRIBE software and no actual agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document provides no substantive content for residents.

The Bridgeburg Station Downtown BIA Board of Management adopted its February 27, 2024 minutes and its agenda, both carried. Under business items, the board received updates on an Easter event, a proposed June street art festival, a roughly $5,200 quote for rope lighting on street lamps for fall, and street beautification/flowers, with presentations promised for the next meeting. No voting items were recorded, and the meeting adjourned at 6:49 pm.

• Adopted February 27, 2024 minutes as presented (Carried)
• Adopted the agenda as presented (Carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:49 pm (Carried)
• No voting items were recorded
• Easter event update: keep receipts, order bunny costume (discussed, no decision)
• June street art festival proposal to return with numbers and logistics (discussed, no decision)
• Rope lighting quote of roughly $5,200 for fall street lamps (discussed, no decision)
• Street beautification/flowers from the Mill to be presented next meeting (discussed, no decision)

Regular Council

Council will receive reports on proposed new Fence and Swimming Pool By-laws and a tree protection fee amendment. It will also consider a condominium assumption agreement with Ashton Homes and a by-law regulating tree destruction. Several public meetings on zoning amendments are scheduled for April.

• Report PDS-10-2024: staff directed to prepare new Fence and Swimming Pool By-laws, repealing By-laws 71-2016 and 148-08
• By-law 35-2024: amends Fees and Charges By-law 176-2023 for tree protection fees
• By-law 34-2024: authorizes a condominium assumption agreement with Ashton Homes (Western) Limited
• By-law 33-2024: regulates destruction or injuring of trees in Fort Erie
• Public meetings on April 9, 2024 for zoning amendments at 1127 Garrison Road and 146/0-19200 Haun Road

Council approved By-law 33-2024 to regulate the destruction or injuring of trees, including specific rules for invasive species and replacement sizes. The council also directed staff to draft new fence and swimming pool by-laws to replace existing ones.

• Approved By-law 33-2024 regulating tree destruction/injury (6-1)
• Directed staff to prepare new Fence and Swimming Pool By-laws (6-1)
• Authorized request to Provincial Government to extend Ontario Heritage Act deadline to 2030
• Approved By-law 34-2024 for Condominium Assumption Agreement with Ashton Homes (Western) Limited
• Approved By-law 35-2024 amending Tree Protection Fees and Charges
• Appointed Korinne Antaya, Miruna Beti, and Dana Nadeau to Bridgeburg Station Downtown BIA
• Appointed Lida Greenaway to the Senior Citizens Advisory Committee
• Proclaimed April 2 as World Autism Day and April 16-22 as National Volunteer Week

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold public hearings on seven property applications, including consents and minor variances, at 3701 Elm Street, 129 Maple Leaf Road North, 345 Eastwood Avenue, 263 Cherrywood Avenue, 855 Crescent Road, 3896 West Main Street, and 60 Pleasant Avenue North. One item (A14/24 for 3896 West Main Street) is proposed for deferral to April 11, 2024. The meeting also includes routine procedural items such as roll call and minutes adoption.

• Consent applications B01/24, B02/24, B03/24 for 3701 Elm Street (applicant: Mark Mirabella/1000314955 Ontario Inc.)
• Consent application B07/24 for 129 Maple Leaf Road North (applicant: Baden Earl)
• Consent B09/24 and minor variance A07/24 for 345 Eastwood Avenue (applicant: Christopher Schneyderberg)
• Consent B11/24 and minor variance A11/24 for 855 Crescent Road (applicants: Michael and Ashley Shisler)
• Consent B12/24 and minor variances A13/24 and A15/24 for 60 Pleasant Avenue North (applicant: Niagara Pines Developments Ltd.)

Crystal Beach Business Improvement Area Board of Management

The Crystal Beach Business Improvement Area Board of Management is holding a meeting on March 13, 2024. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded media placeholders; no specific items, motions, reports, or decisions are listed.

• No rezonings, contracts, fee changes, or public hearings appear on the agenda.
• The agenda consists entirely of system-generated placeholders (e.g., video window, title/description fields) with no substantive content.

The Crystal Beach Business Improvement Area Board of Management adopted the agenda and previous minutes, approved the Solar Eclipse festival budget, and voted to support the Kinsmen Club in running the licensed event portion of the 2024 SupperMarket. The board also approved spending $250 plus tax for an Indeed job posting to search for a bookkeeper/administrator.

• Adopted the agenda (Carried)
• Adopted previous meeting minutes (Carried)
• Approved the Solar Eclipse festival budget as presented with beverage sales terms (Carried)
• Motion to defer Kinsmen SupperMarket partnership (Not carried)
• Approved supporting the Kinsmen Club to run the licensed event portion of the 2024 SupperMarket (Carried)
• Approved investing $250 plus tax for an Indeed ad for a bookkeeper/administrator (Carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:57 pm (Carried)

Museum and Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee

The Museum and Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee will discuss the 2024 budget and review evaluation forms for four heritage properties: 304 Ridge Road North, 694 Edgemere Road, 912 Cherry Hill Blvd, and 5187 Sherkston Road. New business includes Ontario Heritage Conference information, CHO and National Trust membership comparison, recording meetings, a resolution to Council regarding the Street Naming Policy, and ETDC Collaboration. No meeting of the Museum Services Standing Committee is scheduled for this date.

• 2024 Budget discussion
• Heritage property evaluations: 304 Ridge Road North, 694 Edgemere Road, 912 Cherry Hill Blvd, 5187 Sherkston Road
• Resolution to Council re: Street Naming Policy
• Ontario Heritage Conference information and pricing
• CHO and National Trust membership comparison

The committee recommended four properties for designation under the Ontario Heritage Act. It also approved memberships for the CHO and National Heritage Trust and urged Council to prioritize local historical names for street naming.

• Recommended designation of 304 Ridge Road North (Carried)
• Recommended designation of 164 Point Abino Road South (Carried)
• Recommended designation of 912 Cherry Hill Blvd North (Carried)
• Recommended designation of 5187 Sherkston Road (Carried)
• Approved joining CHO and National Heritage Trust for $233 (Carried)
• Approved using a voice recorder for minute taking (Carried)
• Urged Council to prioritize local historical persons and events for street naming (Carried)
• Directed staff to invite EDTC to February 2025 meeting regarding Heritage Tourism (Carried)

Ridgeway Business Improvement Area Board of Management

This agenda for the Ridgeway Business Improvement Area Board of Management is entirely procedural boilerplate. It includes only technical placeholders and embedded content references with no decisions, proposals, or discussions listed.

The Board approved a cooperative marketing venture with the Crystal Beach BIA for the April 2024 Solar Eclipse. The Board also appointed a new member and Co-Chair and accepted one resignation.

• Approved $5,000 allocation to Crystal Beach BIA for shared Solar Eclipse marketing
• Appointed Robyn Palumbo to the Board (term ending Nov 15, 2026)
• Appointed Robyn Palumbo as Co-Chair
• Accepted resignation of Sarah Chevalier
• Adopted March 6, 2024 agenda
• Adopted February 7, 2024 minutes

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee is meeting to receive a staff update on the Official Plan and to discuss new business. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific items or decisions listed for public consideration.

• Staff update on Official Plan by Aaron Hair
• Next meeting scheduled for April 17, 2024

The committee approved the meeting agenda and previous minutes. Staff provided an update on the Official Plan and presented a tool-kit of initiatives to incentivize affordable housing in Fort Erie.

• Approved March 14, 2024 Agenda with amendment to Sara Towner's affiliation (Carried)
• Approved January 30, 2024 Minutes as written (Carried)

Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

The provided document contains only procedural software information and no meeting content. There are no specific topics, discussions, or decisions listed for the Senior Citizens Advisory Committee.

The Senior Citizens Advisory Committee decided that draft budgets must be presented before any event is approved. The committee also coordinated logistics for upcoming events in April, May, and June.

• Adopted Feb. 7, 2024 Agenda
• Adopted Feb. 7, 2024 Minutes as amended
• Approved leave of absence for Vice-Chair Graham Rignall effective May 1, 2024
• Designated Jayne Cruishank to cover Vice-Chair leave for six months
• Decided draft budgets must be presented for every event prior to approval
• Determined TSN will be used for future posters, tickets, and printing

Special Council

Council gave first, second, and third readings to a package of five by-laws establishing development charges. These by-laws cover general services, roads, water, wastewater, storm services, an exemption reserve, and an industrial grant program.

• Approved first and second reading of By-laws 20-2024 through 24-2024
• Approved third and final reading of By-laws 20-2024 through 24-2024

Council-in-Committee

Council will decide on a combined Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment for 409 and 423 Walden Boulevard, including a recommendation to approve the changes with a holding provision tied to sanitary capacity. The meeting also includes a public hearing on the proposal, a report on the April 8 total solar eclipse, and a request to waive the municipal alcohol policy for 2024 community events.

• Public hearing and vote on Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment for 409 and 423 Walden Boulevard
• Recommendation to deny purchase of part of Delaware Avenue (St. Clair Street) east of 1789 Niagara River Parkway
• Request to waive Municipal Alcohol Policy (By-law 72-99) for alcohol at 2024 community events
• Report on Total Solar Eclipse on April 8, 2024, presented for information
• Open houses for Parks and Open Space Master Plan on March 6 and 7, 2024

Council approved amendments to the Town's Consolidated 2021 Official Plan and Zoning By-law 129-90 for 409 and 423 Walden Boulevard, with a holding provision to remain until sufficient sanitary capacity is available. Council also denied a request to purchase part of Delaware Avenue (St. Clair Street) east of 1789 Niagara River Parkway, and waived part of the municipal alcohol policy to allow alcohol at 2024 special events, excluding the Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee. A litter signage proposal was raised but only proposed for a future notice of motion.

• Approved Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for 409 and 423 Walden Boulevard (carried)
• Directed holding provision not be removed until sufficient sanitary capacity is available (carried)
• Approved consent agenda as recommended (carried)
• Denied request to purchase part of Delaware Avenue, St. Clair Street, east of 1789 Niagara River Parkway (carried)
• Waived Section 1.1 of Schedule A to By-law 72-99 to permit alcohol at 2024 special events (carried)
• Amended alcohol approval to exclude the Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee (carried)
• Received Report FES-01-2024 on the April 8, 2024 total solar eclipse for information (carried)
• Adjourned Council-in-Committee at 7:04 p.m. (carried)

Bridgeburg Station Downtown BIA Board of Management

This is a procedural-only agenda for the Bridgeburg Station Downtown BIA Board of Management meeting on February 27, 2024. The agenda contains no specific items, motions, reports, or decisions for discussion or vote. It consists solely of boilerplate administrative placeholders.

The Board of Management recommended that Council appoint three new members. The board also adopted the January 2, 2024 minutes and the meeting agenda.

• Recommended Council appoint Miruna Beti, Korinne Antaya, and Dana Nadeau to the Board (Carried)
• Adopted January 2, 2024 minutes (Carried)
• Adopted meeting agenda (Carried)

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Fort Erie Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss accessibility updates, review site plans for two properties, and address outstanding accessibility concerns. The agenda includes routine approvals and updates on ongoing projects.

• Site plan review for 645 Niagara Boulevard and 2567 Stevensville Road
• Accessibility audit at Airbus, 1100 Gilmore Road, scheduled for March 12, 2024
• Updates on Multi-Year Accessibility Plan 2019-2023
• Discussion of outstanding items including parking concerns, accessible taxi service, and transit issues
• Next meeting scheduled for March 25, 2024

Regular Council

Council will consider adopting the 2024 general capital and operating budgets, new development charge by-laws for general services, roads, and water/wastewater, and an industrial development charges grant program. A proposed draft plan of subdivision at 1211-1237 Pettit Road for 98 residential units (single-detached, semi-detached, and townhouses) is up for approval, along with related official plan and zoning amendments. Council will also vote on a physician recruitment incentive policy and a land purchase agreement for the Westwind Shores subdivision.

• Adoption of 2024 General Capital Budget and General Levy Operating Budget (By-law 19-2024)
• New development charge by-laws for general services, roads, and water/wastewater/storm services (By-laws 20-2024, 21-2024, 22-2024)
• Draft plan of subdivision approval for 1211-1237 Pettit Road: 5 single-detached lots, 9 blocks for 18 semi-detached units, 15 blocks for 75 townhouses
• Physician recruitment, retention and medical education financial incentive policy (By-law 25-2024)
• Agreement of purchase and sale with Westwind Niagara Developments Inc. for Westwind Shores subdivision (3285 Thunder Bay Road)

Council approved a draft plan of subdivision for Pettit Road featuring single-detached, semi-detached, and townhouse units. The board also appointed new members to several advisory committees and approved changes to the Tree By-law.

• Approved Draft Plan of Subdivision for 1211, 1225, and 1237 Pettit Road
• Removed Environmental Conservation (EC) Overlay Zone from 2677 Ott Road and 2200 Eagle Street
• Approved recommended changes to the Tree By-law
• Proclaimed March as Amyloidosis Awareness Month
• Appointed new members to Affordable Housing, Mayor's Youth, Environmental, and Accessibility advisory committees
• Authorized Councillor Darren Flagg to attend OSUM Annual Conference May 1-3, 2024
• Directed staff to review yard definition policies for atypical lots by June 2024
• Deferred By-laws 20-2024 to 24-2024 regarding Development Charges to March 4, 2024

Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee

The agenda for this meeting contains no substantive items — only embedded video and system metadata. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are listed.

The Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee approved expenses for meetings and gear. The committee discussed planning for a Youth Talent Showcase, a March Break free skate, and a youth booth for the Crystal Beach BIA Solar Eclipse event.

• Adopted February 26, 2024 agenda
• Adopted January 29, 2024 minutes
• Approved $46.98 in meeting expenses
• Approved $1,087.06 in gear expenses

Traffic Coordinating Committee

The Fort Erie Traffic Coordinating Committee discussed a request to restrict parking on Thunder Bay Road between the two Colony Road accesses, deciding to have summer staff monitor the area first. The committee also reviewed a complaint about heavy trucks on Sunset Drive North, concluding the traffic will likely decrease after nearby construction finishes. Staff were asked to investigate allowing golf carts in Crystal Beach's R2B zone and to review signage at Black Creek Road near the QEW after an accident.

• Parking on Thunder Bay Road: request for no parking between two Colony Road entrances; summer staff will monitor.
• Heavy trucks on Sunset Drive North: complaint about speeding trucks near horse farms; no action taken pending end of construction.
• Golf carts in Crystal Beach: Councillor Lewis requested staff look into a pilot project allowing golf carts in R2B zone.
• Black Creek Road signage: Councillor Noyes requested review of signage at the south end near QEW after a ditch accident.
• Red light cameras at Pettit and Garrison: image testing underway; official launch expected March 2024.

The committee decided to monitor parking on Thunder Bay Road during summer months before deciding on restrictions. No action was taken regarding heavy truck traffic on Sunset Dr North, as the committee expects traffic to decrease after construction ends.

• Resolved to have summer staff monitor parking on Thunder Bay Road between Colony Road entrances
• Declined further action on heavy truck traffic on Sunset Dr North at this time

Community Health Care Services Committee

The Community Health Care Services Committee is meeting to adopt minutes, receive reports from Niagara Health System, Niagara Region, the Coordinator, and the Chief Administrative Officer, and discuss new business. No specific decisions or proposals are detailed in the agenda.

• Niagara Health System Report
• Niagara Region Report
• Coordinator, Community Health Care Services Report
• Chief Administrative Officer Report
• Council Representative Report

The committee held procedural approvals for the agenda and previous minutes. Members discussed Niagara Health's upcoming community engagement and the Town's request for a commitment to continue Urgent Care Centre operations beyond 2028.

• Adopted February 20, 2024 Agenda (Carried)
• Adopted January 16, 2024 minutes (Carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will conduct public hearings regarding several consent and minor variance applications. Items include a request to defer applications for 3701 Elm Street and various development proposals across the town.

• Deferral request for Consent Files B01/24, B02/24, and B03/24 at 3701 Elm Street
• Consent and Minor Variance applications for 334 Beechwood Avenue
• Minor Variance application A01/24 for 644 Garrison Road
• Minor Variance application A94/23 for 819 Point Abino Road South
• Minor Variance application A03/24 for 1827 MacDonald Drive

Museum and Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee

The Museum and Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to adopt the agenda and minutes, discuss correspondence including a memo on its terms of reference and meeting structure, receive a staff liaison report on properties at 5187 Sherkston Road and 3555 Yacht Harbour Road, and consider sub-committee reports and new business.

• Review of Museum and Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee Terms of Reference and Meeting Structure
• Staff liaison report on 5187 Sherkston Road
• Staff liaison report on 3555 Yacht Harbour Road

The committee accepted minutes from three previous meetings. Members discussed the $2,000 MCHAC budget, heritage property research, and concerns regarding window repairs at the old Ridgeway Crystal Beach High School.

• Accepted MSSC minutes of Nov. 8, 2023
• Accepted MCHAC minutes of Dec. 13, 2023
• Accepted MHSC minutes of Jan. 22, 2024

Crystal Beach Business Improvement Area Board of Management

The agenda for the Crystal Beach Business Improvement Area Board of Management meeting on February 14, 2024, consists solely of technical placeholders and embedded content markers. No substantive items, decisions, or discussions are listed.

The Board sanctioned multiple events for the April 2024 solar eclipse and the 2024 Farmers Market. Members approved funding for new signage, self-watering planters, and the hiring of a bookkeeper.

• Sanctioned ACB's solar eclipse event at Bay Beach for April 7, 2024
• Sanctioned 2024 Farmers Market in 'The Grove' from May 19 to Oct 13, 2024
• Approved 'The Grove' sign colors and sizing (pending shop drawings)
• Approved 29 corporate/member banners at $140 each
• Approved purchase of two Square POS handheld units at $299 each
• Approved hiring a bookkeeper/admin contractor at $25/hr for 8 hours/week
• Approved $100 floral arrangement for Don Lubberts' funeral service
• Approved purchase of 100 self-watering planters

Council-in-Committee

Fort Erie's Council-in-Committee will discuss and vote on several items, including a proposed subdivision at 315 and 0-350 Garrison Road, updates to the tree bylaw, and a revised physician recruitment incentive policy. The meeting also includes a public hearing for a development at 576 Ridge Road North and a closed session for legal advice.

• Public hearing for draft plan of subdivision, condominium, and zoning amendment at 576 Ridge Road North
• Proposed approval of draft plan of subdivision for 315 and 0-350 Garrison Road
• Amendment to Tree By-law 60-04 to regulate destruction, injury, and harvesting of trees
• Revised Physician Recruitment, Retention and Medical Education Financial Incentive Policy
• Capital costs memo for Fort Erie Tennis Club Courts 1-4

Council approved a draft plan of subdivision for 315 and 0-350 Garrison Road and updated the town's tree by-law. The committee also approved a revised physician recruitment and financial incentive policy and authorized the reconstruction of Oakes Park tennis courts.

• Approved Draft Plan of Subdivision for 315 and 0-350 Garrison Road
• Approved revised Physician Recruitment, Retention and Medical Education Financial Incentive Policy
• Approved amendments to Tree By-law 60-04, including a new definition of 'Tree'
• Lifted hold on reconstruction of Oakes Park tennis courts as part of 2024 capital budget
• Received information report PDS-05-2024 regarding 576 Ridge Road North
• Directed staff to prepare a revised Records Retention By-law
• Received Land Committee Minutes of January 18, 2024
• Received memorandum regarding 2023 Development Charges (DC) Background Study

Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Fort Erie Senior Citizens Advisory Committee meeting on February 7, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content for residents.

The Senior Citizens Advisory Committee adopted its agenda and January minutes, and heard that its requested $30,000.00 budget was approved, with a current balance of $26,227.00. The committee carried a motion to hold a separate meeting on Wednesday Feb. 21, 2024 to discuss its mandate and Terms of Reference. A majority supported a proposed May 5, 2024 Murder Mystery Dinner but asked to see a budget first, and one member noted the high-cost events may be moving away from affordable options for local seniors.

• Adopted Feb. 7, 2024 agenda as presented (carried)
• Adopted Jan. 3, 2024 minutes as presented (carried)
• Carried motion to schedule a separate meeting on Wed. Feb. 21, 2024 to discuss the mandate and Terms of Reference
• Majority supported a proposed May 5, 2024 Murder Mystery Dinner, but requested a budget first
• Adjourned at 11:49 am (carried)

Ridgeway Business Improvement Area Board of Management

The Board approved hiring Niagara Region Bookkeeping for $150 per month and appointing a Co-Chair for signing responsibilities. The Board also accepted the resignation of Jennifer Wilkinson. Councillor Christensen reported that the Town approved increasing the BIA levy to $45,000 for 2024.

• Approved hiring Niagara Region Bookkeeping at $150.00/month (Carried)
• Approved appointing a Co-Chair (BIA) for signing responsibilities (Carried)
• Accepted resignation of Jennifer Wilkinson (Carried)
• Adopted February 7, 2024 agenda (Carried)
• Adopted January 3, 2024 minutes (Carried)

Council-in-Budget Committee

The Council-in-Budget Committee is reviewing the 2024 General Levy Operating Budget of $34,369,711 and the General Capital Budget of $17,120,800. The agenda includes presentations on the 2024 Library Operating Budget and a report on the 2023 assessment for the 2024 taxation year. The committee is also considering new funding requests, grants, and capital budget amendments.

• 2024 General Levy of $34,369,711 and General Capital Budget of $17,120,800 proposed for approval
• New funding requests include $600,000 for Development Charges exemptions and staffing costs for various positions
• Grants proposed: $1,621,618 for Fort Erie Public Library, $24,750 for Fort Erie Lions Senior Citizens complex, $28,853 for Beachcombers Seniors Complex
• Capital budget amendments include $400,000 for Elm Street Watermain and $226,182 for Ott Road Watermain, funded by OCIF grant increase
• Centennial Library Accessible Washrooms project for $45,000 added as an amendment

Fort Erie's Council-in-Budget Committee approved the 2024 General Levy of $34,369,711, made up of a base budget of $33,458,495 and a supplementary budget of $911,216, along with a 2024 General Capital Budget of $17,120,800. Council also approved supplementary base and one-time funding requests, 2024 grants including $1,621,618 for the Fort Erie Public Library, and Business Improvement Area levies. All recommendations carried; no further budget meetings are required.

• Approved 2024 General Levy of $34,369,711 (base $33,458,495; supplementary $911,216) and 2024 General Capital Budget of $17,120,800
• Approved $600,000 for Development Charges (DC) Exemptions
• Approved 2024 Supplementary Base Budget new funding requests including $52,200 Junior Municipal Law Enforcement Officer, $76,240 Executive Assistant to Director, $82,768 Project Manager Policy, $60,213 Community Coordinator, $81,545 Asset Management Analyst, -$48,000 Grader rental savings, $6,250 Temporary Washroom - Village Square
• Approved 2024 Supplementary One-Time funding including $75,000 Affordable Housing CIP Consultant, $50,000 Parks Operational Plan, $250,000 Shoreline Protection Master Plan, $60,000 Planning User Fee review, $100,000 Transportation studies, $250,000 Urban Storm Drainage Master Plan
• Approved 2024 grants including $1,621,618 Fort Erie Public Library, $24,750 Fort Erie Lions Senior Citizens complex, $36,582 business area watering, $28,853 Beachcombers Seniors Complex, $23,500 Community events
• Approved 2024 BIA levies: $40,700 Bridgeburg Station, $31,800 Crystal Beach, $45,000 Ridgeway
• Amended 2024 Capital Budget to substitute $626,182 OCIF grant for Water Refurbishing Reserve funding on Elm Street (ELMS19) and Ott Road (OTTW24) watermain projects; added Grader [R52424] $25,000 and Temporary Washroom - Village Square [VSTW24] $37,000
• Amended report to add Centennial Library Accessible Washrooms [CLAW24] $45,000; excluded 2024 Supplementary One-Time funding and $7.2 million capital asset amortization

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee will hear a presentation from Blue Door on housing and homelessness, and review Niagara's Housing and Homelessness Action Plan and 2021 Core Housing Need data for Fort Erie. The meeting also includes election of executive members and staff updates.

• Blue Door - Housing and Homelessness Presentation
• Niagara's Housing and Homelessness Action Plan - Jan 2024
• Fort Erie BNL January 31 2024
• 2021 Core Housing Need - Fort Erie
• Election of Executive Members

The committee elected a new Chair and approved the meeting agenda and previous minutes. Members received presentations on York Region housing projects and local homelessness statistics.

• Elected Monica Witvoet as Chair
• Approved January 30, 2024 Agenda
• Approved November 23, 2023 Minutes
• Agreed to move to a monthly meeting schedule

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Fort Erie Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss routine business, including site plan reviews for two properties, an update on the Multi-Year Accessibility Plan 2019-2023, and several outstanding accessibility issues. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Site plan review for 247 Ridge Road North and 203 Niagara Blvd
• Update on the Multi-Year Accessibility Plan 2019-2023
• Discussion of outstanding items including accessible taxi service, transit issues, and Wendy's accessibility improvements
• Consultation opportunity for South Niagara Hospital on February 1, 2024

The committee approved the meeting agenda and previous minutes. Members reviewed accessibility features for two new developments and discussed upcoming playground replacements, including concerns over surface heat.

• Approved January 30, 2024 Agenda (Carried)
• Approved December 5, 2023 Minutes (Carried)

Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Fort Erie Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee meeting on January 29, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision.

The Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee adopted its January 29, 2024 agenda and its December 12, 2023 minutes, both carried. Members voted unanimously (all present) to pursue a youth talent showcase, with the Mayor stating the Town would pay the room rental; the chair will check venue availability near mid-May and report back. The committee also accepted a town-approved proposal to create a MYAC social media account, with posts approved by adult advisor Fran before publishing. Most other items were discussion or updates, including a cancelled holiday decorating contest and a March Break free skate to be dated later.

• Adopted January 29, 2024 agenda as presented (carried)
• Adopted December 12, 2023 minutes as presented (carried)
• Voted unanimously (all present) to pursue a youth talent showcase; Mayor said Town would pay venue rental
• Accepted town-approved MYAC social media account proposal; Mackenzie (Chair) and Hailey (Vice Chair) to have access, posts pre-approved by Fran
• Agreed to look into cost of renting the banquet hall before the next meeting
• Agreed Mackenzie will check venue availability near mid-May and report back
• Holiday Decorating Contest cancelled due to lack of follow-through (reported, not voted)
• Adjourned at 5:38pm (carried)

Regular Council

Council will decide on a combined Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for 0-10539 DiPietro Street and 557 Walden Boulevard. They will also consider a draft plan of subdivision for 315 and 0-350 Garrison Road and approve the 2023 Development Charges Background Study. Several by-laws are up for adoption, including interim tax levy and short-term rental regulations.

• Public meeting and recommendation report for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment at 557 Walden Boulevard and 0-10539 DiPietro Street
• Draft Plan of Subdivision approval for 315 and 0-350 Garrison Road
• 2023 Development Charges Background Study approval and Industrial DC Grant program
• By-laws 1-2024 and 2-2024 on short-term rental zoning and official plan amendments
• By-law 6-2024 for 2024 Interim Tax Levy

Council approved amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law regarding short-term rentals and adopted a revised 2023 Development Charges Background Study. Several land-use amendments and administrative by-laws were passed, and multiple board resignations were accepted.

• Approved Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for 0-10539 DiPietro Street and 557 Walden Boulevard
• Approved revised 2023 Development Charges Background Study and established an Industrial DC Grant program
• Approved By-laws 1-2024 and 2-2024 regarding Short-Term Rentals (5-1)
• Deferred Draft Plan of Subdivision for 315 & 0-350 Garrison Road to February 12, 2024
• Passed By-laws 3-2024 through 12-2024 covering interim taxes, borrowing, and highway declarations
• Rescheduled April 8, 2024 meeting to April 9 due to solar eclipse
• Appointed Addison Wightman and Linkyn Willick to Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee
• Appointed Samantha MacLean and Stan Sauer to Fort Erie Public Library Board

Environmental Advisory Committee

The committee reviewed its 2023 summary table and set goals for 2024, including social media campaigns, a tree replacement program, and outreach to local colleges. Members also discussed bird-friendly design and invasive species management.

• 2023 Summary Table – staff to complete
• 2024 Goals – Council Workshop, recap of EAC achievements, timeline fall 2024
• Social Media Blasts – quarterly posts on Earth Day, turtle nesting, coyotes, invasive plants, light pollution, climate change
• Tree Replacement Program – town to inform EAC of current funding for tree replacement
• Bird Friendly Design and Invasive/Native Plants – discussed as part of EAC Information Centers

The Environmental Advisory Committee met on January 24, 2024 and discussed new business items including outreach to Brock and Niagara College, a 2023 summary table for staff to complete, and 2024 goals such as a council workshop, information centers, social media posts, and a tree replacement program. Members assigned follow-up actions, including Rachel discussing quarterly social media posts with Kevin, Shannon sending last year's Earth Day post, and the Town informing the committee of current tree replacement funding at the next meeting. No motions, votes, or formal decisions are recorded in these minutes. The next meeting is set for Thursday, March 28, 2024 at 5:30 pm.

• No formal decisions, motions, or votes recorded
• Next meeting scheduled for March 28, 2024 at 5:30 pm
• Action: Rachel to discuss quarterly social media posts with Kevin
• Action: Shannon to send last year's Earth Day post
• Action: Rachel to find out date of public meeting
• Action: Rachel to have Aaron present at February EAC meeting for feedback
• Action: Town to inform EAC of current tree replacement funding at next meeting
• Staff to complete 2023 summary table

Museum and Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee

This is a routine advisory committee meeting with no major decisions listed. Members will adopt minutes, receive correspondence including ARA reports and inspection dates, hear a staff liaison report on heritage programs and designations, and get a sub-committee update on Heritage Week. No public hearings, contracts, or dollar amounts are on the agenda.

• Received ARA reports dated December 22, 2023
• Inspections scheduled for January 24 and 25
• Heritage Happens Here program update
• Heritage designations discussion
• Heritage Week sub-committee report

The Museum and Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee voted to have the Town start the heritage designation process for 3555 Yacht Harbour Road, 367 Crescent Road, and 5187 Sherkston Road. It also voted to ask ARA to expedite its report on 367 Crescent Road. The committee adopted its Heritage Week sub-committee minutes from January 10, 2024, and discussed sub-committee meeting rules, with staff to confirm with the Clerk's Department whether voting may take place.

• Directed Town to start heritage designation process for 3555 Yacht Harbour Road (carried)
• Directed staff to ask ARA to expedite report for 367 Crescent Road (carried)
• Directed Town to start heritage designation process for 367 Crescent Road (carried)
• Directed Town to start heritage designation process for 5187 Sherkston Road (carried)
• Adopted Heritage Week Sub-Committee minutes from January 10, 2024 (carried)
• Adopted the January 22, 2024 agenda (carried)
• Adjourned at 3:03 p.m. (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Town of Fort Erie Committee of Adjustment is meeting to hold public hearings on seven property applications. Items include a minor variance at 644 Garrison Road (applicant 2350048 Ontario Ltd) and consents at 166 and 170 Lakeshore Road (applicant Tony DiPaola). Other minor variances are on the agenda for 3131 Thunder Bay Road, 913 Point Abino Road South, and 4349 Erie Road, plus a consent at 1372 Garrison Road. The meeting also includes routine procedural items like roll call and adoption of minutes.

• Minor variance A01/24 at 644 Garrison Road, applicant 2350048 Ontario Ltd
• Consent applications B65/23–B68/23 at 166 and 170 Lakeshore Road, applicant Tony DiPaola
• Consent B45/22 at 1372 Garrison Road, applicant John Castrilli
• Minor variance A85/22 at 3131 Thunder Bay Road, applicant Jason Pizzicarola
• Minor variance A95/23 at 913 Point Abino Road South, owner Dorothy Diane Brennan and Stacey Quinn

Community Health Care Services Committee

The Community Health Care Services Committee is meeting to receive reports from Niagara Health System, Niagara Region, and town staff. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and adoption of minutes. No specific decisions or proposals are listed in the agenda text.

• Niagara Health System Report
• Niagara Region Report
• Coordinator, Community Health Care Services Report
• Chief Administrative Officer Report
• Council Representative Report

The Community Health Care Services Committee adopted its agenda and the September 19, 2023 minutes, and received updates on physician recruitment and a proposed health services facility. The Physician Recruitment and Retention Policy, which includes a $75,000 cap for new physician incentives and a $50,000 lifetime maximum for equipment upgrades per physician, was put forward to Council on January 15th; Council suggested lowering the return of service from five years to four years and considering funding for a Nurse Practitioner-led clinic. The committee also directed staff to check whether local dentist offices are accepting new patients, with findings to be reported back to Council. No substantive motions were decided at this meeting beyond adopting the agenda and previous minutes.

• Adopted the January 16, 2024 agenda as presented (carried)
• Adopted the September 19, 2023 minutes as presented (carried)
• Deferred the Niagara Health System Report to the next meeting
• Directed staff to call local dentist offices to confirm whether they are accepting new patients; findings to be reported back to Council
• Adjourned the meeting at 4:46 p.m. (carried)

Council-in-Committee

Council will consider approving a draft plan of subdivision and official plan and zoning by-law amendments for 1211, 1225, and 1237 Pettit Road, creating 98 residential units. The meeting also includes a public hearing on proposed building permit fee increases and a tax-increment grant for Holland Power Services. Several other reports and policy updates are on the consent agenda.

• Proposed draft plan of subdivision at 1211-1237 Pettit Road for 5 single-detached lots, 12 semi-detached units, and 81 street townhouses
• Public meeting on proposed increase in building permit fees
• Tax Increment Based Grant of $380,513 for Holland Power Services at 2626 Winger Road
• Revised Physician Recruitment, Retention and Medical Education Financial Incentive Policy
• Delegation of authority for Dedicated Locator Service Provider agreements

Council-in-Committee approved Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments and a draft plan of subdivision for 1211, 1225, and 1237 Pettit Road, with an amendment changing Block 25 from six townhouse dwellings to two semi-detached or four detached dwellings. Council also approved a Tax Increment Based Grant of an estimated $380,513 for 2626 Winger Road under the Niagara Gateway Economic Zone and Centre Community Improvement Plan. A revised Physician Recruitment, Retention and Medical Education Financial Incentive Policy was deferred to the February 12, 2024 Council-in-Committee meeting. A public meeting on proposed building permit fee increases was held with no public speakers or written comments.

• Approved Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for 1211, 1225, and 1237 Pettit Road (Carried)
• Approved Draft Plan of Subdivision for Pettit Road: 5 single-detached lots, 12 semi-detached units, 81 street townhouses, as amended (Carried, as amended)
• Amended Block 25 from six townhouse dwellings to two semi-detached or four detached dwellings (Carried)
• Approved Tax Increment Based Grant of estimated $380,513 for 2626 Winger Road under Niagara Gateway CIP (Carried)
• Deferred revised Physician Recruitment, Retention and Medical Education Financial Incentive Policy to February 12, 2024 (Carried)
• Authorized Mayor Redekop to attend ROMA Conference January 21-23, 2024 (Carried)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Dedicated Locator Agreement delegation and PDS-01-2024 status report (Carried)
• Adjourned Council-in-Committee at 7:37 p.m. (Carried)

Crystal Beach Business Improvement Area Board of Management

The agenda for the Crystal Beach Business Improvement Area Board of Management meeting on January 10, 2024, contains no substantive items for decision or discussion. The document consists solely of technical placeholders and embedded content areas with no actionable information.

The Crystal Beach Business Improvement Area Board of Management met on January 10, 2024, and approved its November 8, 2023 meeting minutes. The board amended the agenda to remove section 8 articles a) through d) because there were no reports or delegations. Members discussed plans for 2024 events, signage, electricity in The Grove, a paver project, and complimentary WiFi, but the minutes record no formal decisions on those items. The meeting adjourned at 7:17 pm.

• Amended agenda to remove section 8 articles a) through d) (moved by Tom Lewis, seconded by Robin Bannerman, carried)
• Approved November 8, 2023 meeting minutes as presented (moved by Chris Hawkswell, seconded by Kirk Fretz, carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:17 pm (moved by Tom Lewis, seconded by Melissa Dubois, carried)

Bridgeburg Station Downtown BIA Board of Management

The Bridgeburg Station Downtown Business Improvement Area Board of Management is meeting to adopt the 2022 annual general meeting minutes and review the 2024 preliminary budget. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as roll call and disclosure of interests.

• Adoption of the 2022 AGM minutes
• Review of the 2024 preliminary budget

The Board of Management approved the 2024 proposed budget and adopted the agenda and previous meeting minutes. The budget will be submitted to the Town of Fort Erie.

• Approved 2024 Proposed Budget of $56,269
• Adopted January 9, 2024 agenda
• Adopted December 6, 2023 AGM minutes

Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

The agenda for this meeting contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion. No rezonings, contracts, public hearings, or other actionable matters are listed.

The committee adopted the agenda and previous minutes. Members agreed to increase event prices on a per-event basis as needed and rescheduled the February event to March 5, 2024. A new ticket sales system using a Town Hall kiosk was proposed to address complaints about pre-sold tickets.

• Adopted Feb. 7, 2024 Agenda
• Adopted Dec. 6, 2023 Minutes
• Agreed to increase event prices per event as necessary
• Moved February event to March 5, 2024
• Approved two events for April, including Spring Fling at the Leisureplex
• Proposed new ticket sales system via Town Hall kiosk
• Accepted resignation of Ellie Hurst effective February 1, 2024

Ridgeway Business Improvement Area Board of Management

The Ridgeway Business Improvement Area Board of Management is meeting to adopt the agenda and minutes from November 2022, review the 2022 audited financial report, hear the chair's review of 2023, and consider the 2024 budget.

• Adoption of minutes from November 23, 2022 AGM
• Review of 2022 audited financial report
• Chair's review of 2023 activities
• Consideration of 2024 budget

Bridgeburg Station Downtown BIA Board of Management

The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate with no substantive items for decision or discussion. No rezonings, contracts, or public hearings are listed.

The Board ratified an electronic vote to use $5,000 from the EDTS-BIA incremental marketing fund for the Santa Claus parade. The Board also accepted the preliminary budget for 2024.

• Ratified electronic votes to use $5,000 from EDTS-BIA incremental marketing fund for Santa Claus parade (Carried)
• Accepted Preliminary budget 2024 (Carried)
• Adopted Oct 23rd 2023 minutes (Carried)
• Adopted Oct 23rd 2023 agenda (Carried)