THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF EAR FALLS
A G E N D A of the Regular Meeting of Ear Falls Council #13 Ear Falls Municipal Council Chambers August 3rd, 2021 @ 7:00 p.m.
1 CALL TO ORDER
2 ROLL CALL
3 DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF
4 DELEGATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
L04-NO 4.1 2021 Update from Northern Waterworks Inc. • Blower Installation at Wastewater Treatment Plant; • Dechlorination Plan at Wastewater Treatment Plant; • Low Lift Priming Issues at Water Treatment Plant; and • Impact of Leak Repair on Chemical Usage.
PART I – CONSENT AGENDA
(For the purpose of convenience and for expediting Meetings, matters of business of repetitive or routine nature are included in the Consent Agenda, and all such matters of business contained in the Consent Agenda are voted on collectively.
A particular matter of business may be singled out from the Consent Agenda for debate or for a separate vote upon the request of any Member of Council. In the case of a separate vote, the excluded matter of business is severed from the Consent Agenda, and only the remaining matters of business contained in the Consent Agenda are voted on collectively.
Each and every matter of business contained in the Consent Agenda is recorded separately in the Minutes of the Meeting.)
5 MINUTES
5.1 The review and passing of the Minutes of the previous Meeting.
5.1.1 July 6th, 2021 – Regular Meeting of Council Minutes.
C.O. 5.2 Minutes of Committees. Agenda – Regular Meeting of Council August 3rd, 2021 Page 2
None.
C.O. 5.3 Minutes from other Agencies / Organizations.
5.3.1 March 25th, 2021 – District of Kenora Home for the Aged Meeting Minutes.
5.3.2 June 3rd, 2021 – District of Kenora Home for the Aged Meeting Minutes.
5.3.3 January 20th, 2021 – Joint Community Safety and Well-Being Plan Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes.
6 TENDERS / PROPOSALS / QUOTES
None.
7 MISCELLANEOUS MOTIONS
7.1 Correspondence.
D05-TI 7.1.1 Inspection received June 30th, 2021 from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry re: Invitation to inspect the approved serial herbicide project of the Trout Lake Forest.
P00-FI 7.1.2 Letter dated July 8th, 2021 from the Solicitor General re: Information on the danger of leaving pets in vehicles during the hot summer months.
F04-BA 7.1.3 Letter dated July 8th, 2021 from the Township of Sioux Narrows – Nestor Falls to the Copperfin Credit Union Chair of the Board of Directors re: Permanent closure of the Sioux Narrows – Nestor Falls Copperfin Credit Union.
P03-CO 7.1.4 News Release dated July 9th, 2021 from Ontario News re: Ontario is moving to Step 3 of the Roadmap to Reopen on July 16th, 2021.
M06-ON 7.1.5 News Release dated July 13th, 2021 from Ontario News re: Ontario is investing in Green Infrastructure to help smaller communities and the focus on critical drinking water needs.
P03-CO 7.1.6 News Release dated July 14th, 2021 from Ontario News re: Agenda – Regular Meeting of Council August 3rd, 2021 Page 3
Ontario removes the requirement that fully immunized asymptomatic staff, caregivers, and visitors be tested before entering a Long-Term Care Home.
M06-ON 7.1.7 News Release dated July 16th, 2021 from Ontario News re: Ontario’s plan to bring high-speed internet to all communities across the province by the end of 2025.
M06-ON 7.1.8 News Release dated July 16th, 2021 from Ontario News re: Northwestern Ontario receives international assistance with more than one hundred firefighters and support staff arriving from Mexico to help fight the wildfires.
D07-CO 7.1.9 Email dated July 19th, 2021 from the Ministry of Northern Development and Mines and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry re: Acknowledgement that the Township’s letter was received and a response will follow.
M06-ON 7.1.10 News Release dated July 19th, 2021 from Ontario News re: Ontario government is investing $10 million to assist small businesses expand their digital presence.
M06-ON 7.1.11 News Release dated July 21st, 2021 from Ontario News re: 2021 Ontario Highways Program that allows you to view current and planned highway projects and investments.
M06-ON 7.1.12 News Release dated July 21st, 2021 from Ontario News re: Introduction of the option for people to receive digital reminders to renew licence plate stickers, driver’s licences, and health cards.
P03-CO 7.1.13 News Release dated July 22nd, 2021 from Ontario News re: Business owners in the Kiiwetinoong and Mushkegowuk- James Bay regions receive funding from the Ontario Government to adapt to COVID-19 public health guidelines.
C.O. 7.2. Reports from Departments / Boards / Committees.
7.2.1 Monthly Report from Economic Development Officer Michelle Hiscox – June.
7.2.2 Monthly Report from Economic Development Officer Michelle Agenda – Regular Meeting of Council August 3rd, 2021 Page 4
Hiscox – July.
7.3 Financial Operations Statements – year to date (dated July 29th, 2021).
T06-HI 7.4 Letter dated July 13th, 2021 from Hatch Ltd. re: Notice of Study for the replacement of Sandy Creek Culverts.
*F11-CA 7.5 Submission of an Application to FedNor, Phase One, under the Northern Ontario Development Program of the Canada Community Revitalization Fund (CCRF) re: the Waterfront Revitalization Project.
*F11-CA 7.6 Submission of an Application to FedNor, Phase Two, under the Northern Ontario Development Program of the Canada Community Revitalization Fund (CCRF) re: the Waterfront Revitalization Project.
*F11-IN 7.7 Submission of an Application to the Ministry of Infrastructure under the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program: Green Stream Intake 2 for the Water Treatment Plant Low Lift Pumping Station Rehabilitation Project.
8 BY-LAWS
8.1 By-Law No. 2374-21, a By-Law to Affirm Minor Decisions by Council.
A09-RE 8.2 By-Law No. 2375-21, a By-Law to Establish and Adopt the Reserves and Reserve Funds Policy for the Township of Ear Falls.
PART II – OTHER ITEMS
9 ITEMS FOR DIRECTION
F04-BA 9.1 Letter dated July 19th, 2021 from CEO Dennis Alvestad, Copperfin Credit Union re: Letter of response to the Township’s concerns of the permanent closure of Copperfin Credit Union in Ear Falls.
Agenda – Regular Meeting of Council August 3rd, 2021 Page 5
A09-CE 9.2 Email dated July 20th, 2021 from Pam Schmidt re: Request for an amendment to the Maintenance and Improvement Section of the Cemetery Policy.
A09-NO 9.3 Letter received July 21st, 2021 from Janet Silander re: Condition of Wenesaga Lake Road and a Report to Council dated July 29th, 2021 from Clerk Treasurer Administrator Kimberly Ballance re: Non- Municipal Road Maintenance Request – Wenesaga South Lake Road.
10 REPORTS OF MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
11 CLOSED MEETING
Section 239 (2) (c) of the Municipal Act 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended.
• A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local Board.
• Plan M732, Lot 30 and Plan M732, Lot 31.
Section 239 (2) (h) of the Municipal Act 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended.
• Information explicitly supplied in confidence to the municipality or local Board by Canada, a province or territory or a Crown agency of any of them.
• Investing in Canada Infrastructure Plan (ICIP) COVID Resilience Infrastructure Stream.
12 CLOSED REPORT
13 ADJOURNMENT