May 25, 2026

Revisions

1. First published Substantive fetched Jul 11, 2026
   • · Motion 1 added: THAT the presentation of the Draft 2025 Audited Financial Statements from MNP be received; AND THAT the Town of Fort Frances consolidated Financial Statement for the year ending December 31, 2025 as prepared by MNP be hereby approved.
   • · Motion 2 added: To add: AND THAT Administration bring back information on what changes may be required to the policies and by-laws.
   • · Motion 3 added: THAT Council direct staff to review the roadway settlement and driveway transition condition at 1061 Walker Ave, including previous complaint history and correspondence, inspection and maintenance records, measurements of the elevation dif…
   • · Motion 4 added: THAT Council approve the consent agenda as follows: Agenda items 8.2, 8.3, 8.4.
   • · Motion 5 added: THAT Council accept report AR-26-1087 and agree with the recommendation to execute the Letter of Understanding; and further, to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Letter on behalf of the Town.
   • · Motion 6 added: THAT Council approve Report AR-26-1089 and endorse Administration’s recommendation to implement a new, standalone Vacation Policy for non-union staff; AND THAT Council direct Administration and Payroll to provide pro-rated vacation entitle…
   • · Motion 7 added: THAT Council receive Administration's 2025 Q4 and 2026 Q1 quarterly progress report as information.
   • · Motion 8 added: THAT council approve the renewal of the Automatic Aid Agreement; AND THAT the authorizing By-Law come to the next meeting of Council
   • · Motion 9 added: THAT Council approval of report AR-26-1067 agree with the recommendation of Administration to approve the Plan of Subdivision Agreement and further authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the agreement on behalf of the Town.
   • · Motion 10 added: THAT Council approval of report AR-26-1078 will agree with the recommendation of administration to adjust procurement methods to require front line snow removal equipment to come with white noise backup alarms as opposed to traditional bee…
   • · Motion 11 added: THAT Council approval of report AR_26-1078 will Direct administration to replace the backup alarms with approved white noise back up alarms on 6 prime winter control equipment. AND THAT Council approve an unbudgeted expenditure of up to $6…
   • · Motion 12 added: THAT Council Approval of Report AR-26-1086 will agree with the recommendation of Administration to pass a separate resolution in support of the withdraw of the application of the 2026/27 Connecting Links Program Intake 11 for the design of…
   • · Motion 13 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 36-26 Authorize Levying and Collection of Special Taxes Upon the Busines…
   • · Motion 14 added: THAT Council now meet in-camera in order to address a matter pertaining to: 1. CAO Performance Appraisal for the May 2025 to May 2026 Period 239.2 (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board em…
   • · Motion 15 added: THAT Council receive and approve Report AR-26-1090 titled "CAO Performance Appraisal for the May 2025 to May 2026 period"; AND THAT Council confirms the performance appraisal as complete; AND THAT Council direct Administration to move forw…
   • · Motion 16 added: THAT Council approve the closed meeting minutes of March 11, 2026 as presented.
   • · Motion 17 added: THAT By-Law 38-26, 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 18 added: THAT having reached the Hour of 7:35pm this meeting of the Council of the Town of Fort Frances be now closed.
   • · Attendance added: Andrew Hallikas (present)
   • · Attendance added: Michael Behan (present)
   • · Attendance added: Wendy Brunetta (present)
   • · Attendance added: Kaleb Firth (present)
   • · Attendance added: Steven Maki (present)
   • · Attendance added: John McTaggart (present)
   • · Attendance added: Bill Morrison Jr (present)
   • · Attendance added: M. Michaels (present)
   • · Attendance added: C. Greig (present)
   • · Attendance added: M. Sexton (present)
   • · Attendance added: T. Rob (present)
   • · Attendance added: D. Galusha (present)
   • · Attendance added: W. Riches (present)
   • · Attendance added: Craig Miller (present)
   • · Attendance added: P. Hutton (remote)
   • · Attendance added: S. Ghosh (remote)
   • · Attendance added: A. Lewis (remote)
   • · Attendance added: C. Vangel (remote)
   • · Participation added: Council arrive