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Fort Erie public meetings in 2024

141 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 30, 2024 · 5:30 PM

Ridgeway Business Improvement Area Board of Management

Board adopts 2025 Ridgeway BIA budget and reviews 2024 activities

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.

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Fort Erie Public Library - Crystal Ridge Branch
Thu Dec 19, 2024 · 5:00 PM

Committee of Adjustment

Committee to hear 8 land-use variance and consent applications

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.

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Council Chambers
Mon Dec 16, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Regular Council

Council will adopt the 2025 Preliminary Capital Budget for Fort Erie.

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.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts 2025 budgets, approves 16 by-laws including water rates

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.

Council Chambers
Mon Dec 16, 2024 · 5:30 PM

Bridgeburg Station Downtown BIA Board of Management

Fort Erie BIA board meets to discuss 2024-2025 operations

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.

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✓ Decided: BIA approves $64,796 budget, reallocates eclipse funds to parade

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.

Fort Erie Public Library - Centennial Branch
Mon Dec 16, 2024 · 4:30 PM

Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee

Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee meeting set for Dec 16, 2024

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.

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Conference Room 1
Wed Dec 11, 2024 · 1:00 PM

Museum and Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee

Committee reviews heritage presentations and museum updates

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.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends denying heritage permit for 1 Burns Place

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.

Conference Room 1
Wed Dec 11, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Crystal Beach Business Improvement Area Board of Management

No substantive items listed for Crystal Beach BIA meeting

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

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✓ Decided: Crystal Beach BIA approves 2025 pub crawls, Hangover Hustle, volleyball courts

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.

Fort Erie Public Library - Crystal Ridge Branch
Wed Dec 4, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Council-in-Budget Committee

Council reviews 2025 water and wastewater rates and operating budget

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.

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Council Chambers
Wed Dec 4, 2024 · 10:00 AM

Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

No substantive items listed; agenda appears empty

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.

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Fort Erie Lions Seniors Centre at Douglas Heights
Wed Dec 4, 2024 · 12:00 PM

Traffic Coordinating Committee

Fort Erie implements traffic calming on Concession Road

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.

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Conference Room 1
Tue Dec 3, 2024 · 4:00 PM

Accessibility Advisory Committee

Committee reviews Town's 2024‑2029 Multi‑Year Accessibility Plan

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.

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Conference Room 1
Mon Dec 2, 2024 · Monday, December 02, 2024 - Immediately following the Council-in-Committee Meeting

Special Council

Fort Erie Council to consider interim control by-law

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.

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Council Chambers
Mon Dec 2, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Council-in-Committee

Council to designate Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan area

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.

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Council Chambers
Wed Nov 27, 2024 · 5:00 PM

Environmental Advisory Committee

Committee to review zoning request for 986 Ridge Road North

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.

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Conference Room 1
Wed Nov 27, 2024 · 1:00 PM

Museum and Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee

Committee reviews museum updates and heritage permit for 1 Burns Place

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.

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Conference Room 2
Mon Nov 25, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Council-in-Budget Committee

Council approves $12.99M preliminary 2025 capital budget, defers $13.05M balance

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.

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Council Chambers
Mon Nov 25, 2024 · Monday, November 25, 2024 - Immediately following the Council-in-Budget Committee Meeting

Special Council

Council to designate 45 Princess Street as cultural heritage site

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.

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Council Chambers
Thu Nov 21, 2024 · 5:00 PM

Committee of Adjustment

Committee of Adjustment to hold public hearings on minor variances and consents

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.

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Council Chambers
Wed Nov 20, 2024 · 1:00 PM

Museum and Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee

Committee will discuss the Scoring Sheet Pilot Project

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.

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Conference Room 1
Mon Nov 18, 2024 · 4:30 AM

Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee

No substantive agenda items listed for the Youth Advisory Committee meeting

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.

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Conference Room 1
Mon Nov 18, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Regular Council

Council considers heritage designations and expense policy changes

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.

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Council Chambers
Wed Nov 13, 2024 · 3:00 PM

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee discusses AHCIP project area designation

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.

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Conference Room 1
Wed Nov 13, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Crystal Beach Business Improvement Area Board of Management

No agenda items listed for the Crystal Beach BIA Board meeting

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.

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Fort Erie Public Library - Crystal Ridge Branch
Wed Nov 6, 2024 · 10:00 AM

Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

No agenda items listed for the Senior Citizens Advisory Committee meeting

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.

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Fort Erie Lions Seniors Centre at Douglas Heights
Mon Nov 4, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Council-in-Committee

Council approves $7.27 M surplus and $45 k watermain budget amendment

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.

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Council Chambers
Mon Nov 4, 2024 · 11:00 AM

Museum and Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee

Fort Erie committee meets to discuss heritage permits and museum updates

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.

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Conference Room 1
Tue Oct 29, 2024 · 4:00 PM

Community Health Care Services Committee

Committee will address routine procedural agenda items

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.

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Lunch Room
Tue Oct 29, 2024 · 4:00 PM

Accessibility Advisory Committee

AAC approves draft 2024‑2029 Multi‑Year Accessibility Plan

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.

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Conference Room 1
Mon Oct 28, 2024 · 5:30 PM

Bridgeburg Station Downtown BIA Board of Management

No agenda items were listed for this meeting.

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.

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Thu Oct 24, 2024 · 5:00 PM

Committee of Adjustment

Committee of Adjustment to hold public hearings on seven land use files

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.

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Council Chambers
Wed Oct 23, 2024 · 1:00 PM

Museum and Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee

Heritage Committee reviews permits and plans Heritage Week 2025

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.

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Conference Room 1
Mon Oct 21, 2024 · 4:30 PM

Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee

No substantive items listed for Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee meeting

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

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Conference Room 1
Mon Oct 21, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Regular Council

Council requests provincial funding to keep urgent care services in Fort Erie

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.

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Council Chambers
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Amendment:
4 nay · 2 yea · 1 absent
Mayor Redekop yea · Councillor Flagg yea · Councillor McDermott nay · Councillor Dubanow nay · Councillor Christensen nay · Councillor Lewis nay · Councillor Noyes absent
The other 2 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Wed Oct 9, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Crystal Beach Business Improvement Area Board of Management

No agenda items listed for the Crystal Beach BIA meeting

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.

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Fort Erie Public Library - Crystal Ridge Branch
Wed Oct 9, 2024 · 3:00 PM

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee to receive staff updates

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.

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Conference Room 1
Mon Oct 7, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Council-in-Committee

Council considers residential development at 576 Ridge Road North

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.

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Council Chambers
Wed Oct 2, 2024 · 10:00 AM

Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

No substantive items listed for Senior Citizens Advisory Committee meeting

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

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Fort Erie Lions Seniors Centre at Douglas Heights
Tue Oct 1, 2024 · 5:30 PM

Bridgeburg Station Downtown BIA Board of Management

Fort Erie BIA board meets to discuss operations

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.

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Fort Erie Public Library - Centennial Branch
Thu Sep 26, 2024 · 5:00 PM

Committee of Adjustment

Committee of Adjustment to review multiple land consent and variance requests

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.

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Council Chambers
Tue Sep 24, 2024 · 4:00 PM

Accessibility Advisory Committee

AAC reviews Niagara Regional Transit OnDemand service issues and contract status

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.

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Conference Room 1
Tue Sep 24, 2024 · 4:00 PM

Community Health Care Services Committee

Community Health Care Services Committee meeting scheduled for September 24, 2024

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

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Conference Room 2
Mon Sep 23, 2024 · 4:30 PM

Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee

No substantive items listed for Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee meeting

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

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Conference Room 1
Mon Sep 23, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Regular Council

Council approves $2.09 M Prospect Point Road North upgrade contract and budget changes

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).

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✓ Decided: Council approves $2.09M Prospect Point Road North upgrade tender

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.

Council Chambers
Wed Sep 18, 2024 · 1:00 PM

Museum and Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee

Committee will discuss museum updates and heritage property evaluations

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.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends heritage designation for 5069 Sherkston Road

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.

Conference Room 2
Wed Sep 11, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Crystal Beach Business Improvement Area Board of Management

No agenda items listed for the Crystal Beach BIA Board meeting

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.

✓ Decided: BIA supports Oktoberfest budget, defers Groove in the Grove budget

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.

Fort Erie Public Library - Crystal Ridge Branch
Wed Sep 11, 2024 · 3:00 AM

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

Committee will review the draft Affordable Housing Capital Improvement Plan

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.

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✓ Decided: Committee reviews draft affordable housing CIP, sets open house

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.

Conference Room 2
Tue Sep 10, 2024 · 2:00 PM

Property Standards Committee

Property Standards Committee meeting agenda is empty

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

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Council Chambers
Mon Sep 9, 2024 · Monday, September 09, 2024 - Immediately Following the Council-in-Committee Meeting

Special Council

Council considers heritage designation for 164 Point Abino Road South

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.

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Council Chambers
Mon Sep 9, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Council-in-Committee

Council votes to raise South Ridge Meadows subdivision payment to $1.01 million

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.

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✓ Decided: Council receives traffic calming report, directs 2025 budget inclusion

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.

Council Chambers
Wed Sep 4, 2024 · 1:00 PM

Museum and Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee

Museum and Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee to meet September 4

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

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✓ Decided: Committee meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum

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.

Conference Room 1
Wed Sep 4, 2024 · 10:00 AM

Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

No agenda items listed for this meeting

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

Fort Erie Lions Seniors Centre at Douglas Heights
Thu Aug 29, 2024 · 5:00 PM

Committee of Adjustment

Consent application for 1645 North Service Road will be heard

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.

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Council Chambers
Wed Aug 28, 2024 · 5:00 PM

Bridgeburg Station Downtown BIA Board of Management

No substantive items listed for Bridgeburg Station Downtown BIA meeting

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

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Fort Erie Public Library - Centennial Branch
Mon Aug 26, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Regular Council

Fort Erie Council reviews 2023 Annual Financial Report and multiple zoning changes

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.

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Council Chambers
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
That: By-law 85-2024 is given third and final reading to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk under the corporate seal.
4 yea · 2 nay · 1 absent
Mayor Redekop yea · Councillor Flagg yea · Councillor Christensen yea · Councillor Lewis yea · Councillor McDermott nay · Councillor Noyes nay · Councillor Dubanow absent
Wed Aug 14, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Crystal Beach Business Improvement Area Board of Management

No substantive agenda items listed for this meeting

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.

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Fort Erie Public Library - Crystal Ridge Branch
Wed Aug 14, 2024 · 1:00 PM

Museum and Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee

Committee reviews heritage evaluation forms for four local properties

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.

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Conference Room 1
Wed Aug 14, 2024 · 3:00 PM

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

Discussion of Draft Affordable Housing CIP and upcoming open house

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.

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Conference Room 1
Mon Aug 12, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Council-in-Committee

Council approves heritage designations and traffic‑calming projects

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.

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Council Chambers
Wed Aug 7, 2024 · 10:00 AM

Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

No substantive items listed for the Senior Citizens Advisory Committee meeting

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.

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Fort Erie Lions Seniors Centre at Douglas Heights
Thu Aug 1, 2024 · 5:00 PM

Committee of Adjustment

Committee to hear 8 minor variance and consent applications

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.

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Council Chambers
Mon Jul 22, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Regular Council

Council approves 93-townhouse development at 3770 Hazel Street

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.

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Council Chambers
Wed Jul 17, 2024 · 5:00 PM

Environmental Advisory Committee

Committee will consider removing an environmental overlay and review plans for 1156 Garrison Road

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.

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Conference Room 1
Wed Jul 17, 2024 · 1:00 PM

Museum and Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee

Committee reviews museum updates and heritage site reports

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.

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Conference Room 1
Tue Jul 16, 2024 · 3:00 PM

Community Health Care Services Committee

Committee to discuss health reports and overdose crisis updates

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.

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Conference Room 2
Wed Jul 10, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Crystal Beach Business Improvement Area Board of Management

No specific agenda items were listed for this meeting

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

business
Fort Erie Public Library - Crystal Ridge Branch
Mon Jul 8, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Council-in-Committee

Council to review 2024 Asset Management Plan and several heritage designations

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.

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Council Chambers
Thu Jul 4, 2024 · 5:00 PM

Committee of Adjustment

Fort Erie Committee of Adjustment to review several property variance applications

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.

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Council Chambers
Wed Jul 3, 2024 · 10:00 AM

Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

No substantive agenda items were listed for this meeting

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

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Fort Erie Lions Seniors Centre at Douglas Heights
Tue Jun 25, 2024 · 5:00 PM

Bridgeburg Station Downtown BIA Board of Management

No substantive agenda items were listed for this meeting

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

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Fort Erie Public Library - Centennial Branch
Tue Jun 25, 2024 · 4:00 PM

Accessibility Advisory Committee

Discussion of the Multi-Year Accessibility Plan 2024-2029

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.

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Conference Room 1
Mon Jun 24, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Regular Council

Fort Erie Council reviews Black Creek subdivision and development timelines

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.

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Council Chambers
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
That: By-laws 69-2024 and 70-2024 are given third and final reading to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk under the corporate seal.
5 yea · 2 nay
Mayor Redekop yea · Councillor McDermott yea · Councillor Dubanow yea · Councillor Christensen yea · Councillor Lewis yea · Councillor Flagg nay · Councillor Noyes nay
Thu Jun 13, 2024 · 5:00 PM

Special Council

Information session on the Asset Management Plan

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.

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Council Chambers
Wed Jun 12, 2024 · 1:00 PM

Museum and Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee

Heritage evaluations and property designation interest for Fort Erie properties

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.

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Conference Room 1
Wed Jun 12, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Crystal Beach Business Improvement Area Board of Management

No substantive agenda items are listed in the provided document

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

proceduralboilerplatebusiness-improvement-area
Fort Erie Public Library - Crystal Ridge Branch
Mon Jun 10, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Council-in-Committee

Council considers approval for 93 new townhouse dwellings at 3770 Hazel Street

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.

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Council Chambers
Thu Jun 6, 2024 · 5:00 PM

Committee of Adjustment

Fort Erie Committee of Adjustment reviews various land use applications

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.

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Council Chambers
Wed Jun 5, 2024 · 4:30 PM

Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee

The agenda contains only empty template fields with no substantive items listed.

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.

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Conference Room 1
Wed Jun 5, 2024 · 10:00 AM

Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

No agenda items were listed for the June 5, 2024 meeting

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

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Fort Erie Lions Seniors Centre at Douglas Heights
Tue Jun 4, 2024 · 12:00 PM

Traffic Coordinating Committee

Committee approves speed cushions for Concession Road

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.

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Conference Room 1
Tue May 28, 2024 · 4:00 PM

Accessibility Advisory Committee

Committee to review Multi-Year Accessibility Plan 2024-2029

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.

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Conference Room 1
Tue May 28, 2024 · 5:00 PM

Bridgeburg Station Downtown BIA Board of Management

Bridgeburg Station BIA board meeting agenda contains no substantive items

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.

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The Manic Maker
Mon May 27, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Regular Council

Council to decide on 576 Ridge Road North subdivision with 49 homes

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.

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Council Chambers
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
That: Council approves the amendment to the Town’s Consolidated 2021 Official Plan as detailed in Report PDS-31-2024 for the lands known as 436-440 Ridge Road North, and further That: Council…
4 yea · 2 nay
Councillor McDermott yea · Councillor Christensen yea · Councillor Dubanow yea · Mayor Redekop yea · Councillor Flagg nay · Councillor Noyes nay
Wed May 15, 2024 · 1:00 PM

Museum and Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee

Museum committee to review May update, finances, heritage items

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.

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Conference Room 1
Mon May 13, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Council-in-Committee

Council to weigh zoning changes, heritage designation, condo plan

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.

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Council Chambers
Thu May 9, 2024 · 5:00 PM

Committee of Adjustment

Committee of Adjustment hears 7 property applications

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.

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Council Chambers
Wed May 8, 2024 · 5:00 PM

Environmental Advisory Committee

Fort Erie environmental committee reviews two site visits, no new business

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.

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Conference Room 1
Wed May 8, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Crystal Beach Business Improvement Area Board of Management

Crystal Beach BIA board meeting agenda contains no substantive items

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.

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Fort Erie Public Library - Crystal Ridge Branch
Wed May 8, 2024 · 2:30 PM

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

AHAC to discuss staff response on additional dwelling units

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.

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Conference Room 1
Wed May 1, 2024 · 1:00 PM

Museum and Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee

Fort Erie heritage committee to review 487 Niagara Boulevard evaluation

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.

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Conference Room 1
Wed May 1, 2024 · 5:30 PM

Ridgeway Business Improvement Area Board of Management

Ridgeway BIA board meeting agenda contains no substantive items

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.

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Fort Erie Public Library - Crystal Ridge Branch
Wed May 1, 2024 · 10:00 AM

Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

Senior Citizens Advisory Committee meeting is entirely procedural with no substantive items.

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

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Fort Erie Lions Seniors Centre at Douglas Heights
Tue Apr 30, 2024 · 4:00 PM

Accessibility Advisory Committee

Fort Erie Accessibility Advisory Committee to discuss Ridgefest booth and park audits for new accessibility plan

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.

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Conference Room 1
Tue Apr 30, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Bridgeburg Station Downtown BIA Board of Management

Bridgeburg BIA board meets; agenda contains only procedural items

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.

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The Manic Maker
Wed Apr 24, 2024 · 4:30 PM

Environmental Advisory Committee

Committee to review environmental reports for two development applications

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.

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Conference Room 1
Tue Apr 23, 2024 · 3:00 PM

Community Health Care Services Committee

Fort Erie health committee meets; agenda is routine procedural items only

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.

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Conference Room 2
Mon Apr 22, 2024 · 5:00 PM

Regular Council

Council to vote on zoning changes, heritage designations, and 2024 tax rates

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.

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Council Chambers
Thu Apr 18, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Special Council

Public hearing on combined Official Plan and zoning changes at 436-440 Ridge Road North

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.

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Council Chambers
Wed Apr 17, 2024 · 2:30 PM

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

Committee to review staff memo on additional dwelling units

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.

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Conference Room 1
Wed Apr 17, 2024 · 5:00 PM

Business Improvement Areas Board of Management

Fort Erie BIA board meets for governance training and finance presentation

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.

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Council Chambers
Thu Apr 11, 2024 · 5:00 PM

Committee of Adjustment

Committee of Adjustment hears 6 property variance and consent applications

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.

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Council Chambers
Wed Apr 10, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Crystal Beach Business Improvement Area Board of Management

Agenda contains only procedural boilerplate

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.

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Fort Erie Public Library - Crystal Ridge Branch
Tue Apr 9, 2024 · 4:30 PM

Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee

Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee meeting — no substantive items listed

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.

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Conference Room 1
Tue Apr 9, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Council-in-Committee

Council to vote on Haun Road zoning change, hear Garrison Road plan

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.

Council Chambers
Wed Apr 3, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Ridgeway Business Improvement Area Board of Management

Ridgeway BIA board meeting agenda contains no substantive items

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.

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Fort Erie Public Library - Crystal Ridge Branch
Wed Apr 3, 2024 · 10:00 AM

Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

Senior Citizens Advisory Committee meeting agenda is procedural only

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.

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Fort Erie Lions Seniors Centre at Douglas Heights
Thu Mar 28, 2024 · 5:30 PM

Environmental Advisory Committee

Fort Erie Environmental Advisory Committee meets March 28, 2024

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.

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Conference Room 1
Tue Mar 26, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Bridgeburg Station Downtown BIA Board of Management

Bridgeburg Station Downtown BIA Board meeting agenda is procedural only

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.

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The Manic Maker
Mon Mar 18, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Regular Council

Council to consider new fence and pool by-laws, tree protection fees

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.

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Council Chambers
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
That: Council receives Report PDS-10-2024 for information purposes, and further That: Council directs staff to prepare new Fence and Swimming Pool By-laws for Council consideration at a future…
6 yea · 1 nay
Mayor Redekop yea · Councillor McDermott yea · Councillor Dubanow yea · Councillor Flagg yea · Councillor Christensen yea · Councillor Lewis yea · Councillor Noyes nay
That: By-laws 33-2024, as amended, is given third and final reading to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk under the Corporate Seal.
6 yea · 1 nay
Mayor Redekop yea · Councillor McDermott yea · Councillor Dubanow yea · Councillor Flagg yea · Councillor Christensen yea · Councillor Lewis yea · Councillor Noyes nay
Thu Mar 14, 2024 · 5:00 PM

Committee of Adjustment

Committee to hear 7 consent and minor variance applications

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.

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Council Chambers
Wed Mar 13, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Crystal Beach Business Improvement Area Board of Management

Crystal Beach BIA board meeting — no substantive items listed

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.

Fort Erie Public Library - Crystal Ridge Branch
Wed Mar 13, 2024 · 1:00 PM

Museum and Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee

Museum committee to review budget and heritage property evaluations

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.

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Conference Room 1
Wed Mar 6, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Ridgeway Business Improvement Area Board of Management

Ridgeway BIA board meeting agenda contains no substantive items

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.

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Fort Erie Public Library - Crystal Ridge Branch
Wed Mar 6, 2024 · 2:30 PM

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

Committee to hear staff update on Official Plan

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.

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Conference Room 1
Wed Mar 6, 2024 · 10:00 AM

Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

No substantive agenda items provided

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.

Fort Erie Lions Seniors Centre at Douglas Heights
Mon Mar 4, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Council-in-Committee

Council to vote on rezoning 409 & 423 Walden Blvd for development

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.

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Council Chambers
Tue Feb 27, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Bridgeburg Station Downtown BIA Board of Management

Fort Erie Bridgeburg Station BIA Board meeting — no substantive items listed

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.

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The Manic Maker
Tue Feb 27, 2024 · 4:00 PM

Accessibility Advisory Committee

Fort Erie accessibility committee to review site plans and accessibility audits

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.

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Conference Room 1
Mon Feb 26, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Regular Council

Council to vote on 2024 budget, development charges, and Pettit Road subdivision

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.

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Council Chambers
Mon Feb 26, 2024 · 4:30 PM

Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee

Agenda contains only procedural boilerplate

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

proceduralyouth-advisory-committeefort-erie
Conference Room 1
Wed Feb 21, 2024 · 1:30 PM

Traffic Coordinating Committee

Committee reviews traffic calming program and parking on Thunder Bay Road

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.

trafficparkingtraffic-calmingenforcementpublic-safety
Conference Room 1
Tue Feb 20, 2024 · 3:00 PM

Community Health Care Services Committee

Committee meets to receive reports on Niagara Health and Region

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.

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Conference Room 1
Thu Feb 15, 2024 · 5:00 PM

Committee of Adjustment

Committee of Adjustment reviews multiple land use applications

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.

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Council Chambers
Wed Feb 14, 2024 · 1:00 PM

Museum and Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee

Museum committee to review terms of reference and meeting structure

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.

museumscultural-heritageadvisory-committeefort-erie
Conference Room 2
Wed Feb 14, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Crystal Beach Business Improvement Area Board of Management

Meeting contains only procedural boilerplate

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.

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Fort Erie Public Library - Crystal Ridge Branch
Mon Feb 12, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Council-in-Committee

Council to consider subdivision, tree bylaw, and physician recruitment policy

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.

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Council Chambers
Wed Feb 7, 2024 · 10:00 AM

Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

Senior Citizens Advisory Committee meeting agenda contains no substantive items

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.

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Fort Erie Lions Seniors Centre at Douglas Heights
Wed Jan 31, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Council-in-Budget Committee

Council considers $34.4M levy and $17.1M capital budget for 2024

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.

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Council Chambers
Tue Jan 30, 2024 · 3:00 PM

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

Fort Erie housing committee to hear homelessness presentation, review action plan

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.

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Conference Room 3
Tue Jan 30, 2024 · 4:00 PM

Accessibility Advisory Committee

Fort Erie accessibility committee to review site plans, multi-year plan

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.

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Conference Room 1
Mon Jan 29, 2024 · 4:30 PM

Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee

Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee meeting agenda contains only procedural items

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.

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Conference Room 1
Mon Jan 29, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Regular Council

Council to vote on zoning changes for 557 Walden and DiPietro Street

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.

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Council Chambers
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
That: By-laws 1-2024 and 2-2024 inclusive are given third and final reading to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk under the corporate seal.
5 yea · 1 nay · 1 absent
Councillor McDermott yea · Councillor Flagg yea · Councillor Christensen yea · Councillor Lewis yea · Councillor Noyes yea · Mayor Redekop nay · Councillor Dubanow absent
Wed Jan 24, 2024 · 5:30 PM

Environmental Advisory Committee

Environmental Advisory Committee discusses 2024 goals and outreach plans

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.

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Conference Room 1
Mon Jan 22, 2024 · 1:00 PM

Museum and Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee

Museum committee to review reports, inspections, heritage updates

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.

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Conference Room 1
Thu Jan 18, 2024 · 5:00 PM

Committee of Adjustment

Committee of Adjustment hears 7 property applications, including 644 Garrison Road

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.

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Council Chambers
Tue Jan 16, 2024 · 3:00 PM

Community Health Care Services Committee

Fort Erie health committee meets to hear reports from Niagara Health and Region

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.

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Conference Room 2
Mon Jan 15, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Council-in-Committee

Council to vote on 98-unit Pettit Road subdivision plan

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.

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Council Chambers
Wed Jan 10, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Crystal Beach Business Improvement Area Board of Management

Crystal Beach BIA board meeting agenda contains only procedural boilerplate

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.

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Fort Erie Public Library - Crystal Ridge Branch
Tue Jan 9, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Bridgeburg Station Downtown BIA Board of Management

Bridgeburg Station BIA board to review 2024 draft budget

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.

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The Manic Maker
Wed Jan 3, 2024 · 10:00 AM

Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

Senior Citizens Advisory Committee meets with no substantive items on agenda

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.

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Fort Erie Lions Seniors Centre at Douglas Heights
Wed Jan 3, 2024 · 5:30 PM

Ridgeway Business Improvement Area Board of Management

Ridgeway BIA board to review 2022 audit and adopt 2024 budget

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.

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Fort Erie Public Library - Crystal Ridge Branch
Tue Jan 2, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Bridgeburg Station Downtown BIA Board of Management

Bridgeburg Station BIA Board meets for first time in 2024

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

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The Embrace Centre