Fort Erie public meetings in 2024
141 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
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
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.
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
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
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-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).
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
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)
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
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
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
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.
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)
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee
The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed.
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.
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
Community Health Care Services Committee
The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific decisions, proposals, or substantive items are listed for this meeting.
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.
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-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.
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.
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
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
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
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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)
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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.