April 13, 2026

Revisions

1. First published Substantive fetched Jun 23, 2026
   • · Motion 1 added: THAT Council direct Administration to bring back a report regarding the Snake Species Allowance correspondence request.
   • · Motion 2 added: THAT Council approve the consent agenda as follows: Agenda items 8.2, 8.3, 8.4, 8.5.
   • · Motion 3 added: THAT Council approve the Regular Council Meeting Minutes of March 23, 2026 and the Special Council Meeting Minutes of April 8, 2026 as presented.
   • · Motion 4 added: THAT the following Boards and Committees Meeting Minutes be received as information: Rainy River District West OPP Detachment Board Minutes of January 19, 2026; Museum and Culture Advisory Committee Minutes of February 17, 2026
   • · Motion 5 added: THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign the Dedicated Gas Tax Funds for Public Transportation Program Letter of Agreement with the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) for the 2025-2026 program year. Funding to be provided to the Mu…
   • · Motion 6 added: THAT Council receive report AR-26-1059 entitled “Resolution of support for the Sorting Gap Marina Tourism Project NOHFC Grant Application; AND THAT Council acknowledges the total project cost has already been approved as a dependent on fun…
   • · Motion 7 added: THAT Council choose to Option 1 for the Youth Councillor position; AND THAT Council direct Administration to amend the Youth Councillor By-Law, formalizing the following additional benefits: Options 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, & 8.
   • · Motion 8 added: THAT Council direct Administration to bring back a Council Remuneration Policy revision; AND THAT Council acknowledges this new revision will not take effect until January 1, 2027; AND THAT Council direct the following options be incorpora…
   • · Motion 9 added: THAT Council approve Report # AR-26-1040 titled "Lame Duck Council and Delegation" dated March 23, 2026; AND THAT if Council is in a restricted position (Lame Duck) after Nomination Day, those restrictions of powers placed on Council be de…
   • · Motion 10 added: THAT Council receive Report # AR-26-1055 titled "Employee Political Activity and Neutrality During Municipal Elections Policy"; AND THAT Council direct Administration to bring forward a by-law to the next meeting of Council for considerati…
   • · Motion 11 added: THAT Council receive Report # AR-26-1054 titled "Use of Corporate Resources for Election Purposes Policy"; AND THAT Council direct Administration to bring forward a by-law to the next meeting of Council for consideration of adoption of the…
   • · Motion 12 added: THAT Council direct Administration to bring forward an amendment of By-Law 19-10, being a by-law to regulate the erection of signs and other advertising devices within the Town of Fort Frances, to the next meeting of Council for considerat…
   • · Motion 13 added: THAT this item be deferred to April 27, 2026.
   • · Motion 14 added: That Council approval of report AR-26-1062 - Option 1 will approve the event and a $15,000 RibFest sponsorship from the Town of Fort Frances and an additional $5,000 contingency allowance and to allow the RibFest Committee to proceed with …
   • · Motion 15 added: THAT Council approval of report AR-26-1057 will agree with the recommendation of Administration to award RFP 2026-OF-02 to KGS Group of Winnipeg for a total proposal cost of $210,648 plus applicable taxes. AND THAT The budget shortfall be …
   • · Motion 16 added: THAT Council receive report AR-26-1053 presenting the 2025 Annual Wastewater Performance Report as attached. AND THAT at this time, the staff of the Wastewater Treatment Plant should be acknowledged for their effort and hard work to ensure…
   • · Motion 17 added: THAT the following by-laws be introduced and read, and finally passed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed with the Corporate Seal, and become law forthwith: By-Law 23-26 Award of Tender 2025-CS-02; By-Law 24-26 Award of Tender 2026-AF-0…
   • · Motion 18 added: THAT Council direct Administration to present a report on solutions to limit noise pollution for snow removal operations; and THAT this report include pricing and efficacy of white noise backup alarms; and THAT this report include pricing …
   • · Motion 19 added: THAT Council now meet in-camera in order to address a matter pertaining to: 1. Revenue Guarantee and Airport Services Agreement - Northstar Air; 2. Moffat Fund - 2026 Fund Recommendations; 3. Museum Advisory Committee Membership
   • · Motion 20 added: THAT Council approval of report AR-26-1052 will agree with the recommendation of Administration to support in principle the continued negotiations with North Star Air for scheduled passenger air service. AND THAT Council supports in princi…
   • · Motion 21 added: THAT Council approve the endorsement of the 18 applicants named herein, with respect to report # AR-26-1061 from the closed session; AND THAT Council recommend these applicants to the Winnipeg Foundation for the purpose of allocating their…
   • · Motion 22 added: THAT Council hereby appoint the following members of the public to the Museum Advisory Committee for the remainder of the 2022-2026 term: Robert Horton, Nolan Bowes Faragher
   • · Motion 23 added: THAT Council approve the Closed Meeting Minutes of March 23, 2026 as presented.
   • · Motion 24 added: THAT By-Law 27-26, being a By-Law to confirm the Proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Fort Frances, be introduced, read, and finally passed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed with the Corporate Seal, and become …
   • · Motion 25 added: THAT having reached the Hour of 7:43pm this meeting of the Council of the Town of Fort Frances be now closed.
   • · Attendance added: Michael Behan (present)
   • · Attendance added: Kaleb Firth (present)
   • · Attendance added: Steven Maki (present)
   • · Attendance added: Bill Morrison Jr (present)
   • · Attendance added: Wendy Brunetta (regrets)
   • · Attendance added: M. Michaels (present)
   • · Attendance added: C. Greig (present)
   • · Attendance added: A. Lewis (present)
   • · Attendance added: T. Rob (present)
   • · Attendance added: D. Galusha (present)
   • · Attendance added: Craig Miller (present)
   • · Attendance added: S. Ghosh (present)
   • · Attendance added: J. Burrows (present)
   • · Attendance added: W. Riches (remote)
   • · Attendance added: M. Sexton (remote)
   • · Attendance added: Andrew Hallikas (present)
   • · Attendance added: John McTaggart (present)
   • · Participation added: John McTaggart depart
   • · Membership: Nolan Bowes Faragher seated
   • · Membership: Robert Horton seated