F. Fabiano, M. Mauro, A. Arbour, S. Dunsmore, C. Halliday, S. Daniels and D. Delvecchio. COGECO T.V., Niagara News and St. Catharines Standard

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1 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES C11/18 November 1, 2011 PRESENT: Mayor A. T. Luciani and all members of Council ABSENT: STAFF: Councillor S. Wilson F. Fabiano, M. Mauro, A. Arbour, S. Dunsmore, C. Halliday, S. Daniels and D. Delvecchio OTHERS: MEDIA: COGECO T.V., Niagara News and St. Catharines Standard Mayor A. T. Luciani presided and called the meeting to order at 6:32 p.m. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AGENDA ITEM # 1 - MINUTES 1(a) J. Ferry THAT the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held on October 18, 2011, be received and adopted. 1(b) J. Ferry THAT the minutes of the Special Council meeting held on October 18, 2011, be received and adopted.

2 - Page 2, Council Meeting Minutes, November 1, AGENDA ITEM #2(a) - MAYOR'S REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REMARKS Mayor Luciani reported on the following community activities and events: A Remembrance Day banquet will be held on November 5, 2011 at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 17. The Royal Canadian Legion s Annual Remembrance Day parade will be held on November 6, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. On October 20, 2011, Mayor Luciani and Councillor Paone attended a tour of Thorold Secondary School as part of the Accommodation Review Process. Mayor Luciani informed that Council will be proactive in fighting for the continued presence of a high school in the City of Thorold. Protection Hose Company No. 1 hosted the Firefighters Association of Ontario quarterly general meeting in the City of Thorold on the weekend of October 22 and 23, Mayor Luciani, Malcolm Allen, MP and Cindy Forester, MPP addressed this special group of volunteers. On October 26, 2011 Mayor Luciani dropped the puck at a special hockey game between Thorold Blackhawks Bantam BB team and Tilburg Trappers from Tilburg, Holland. Mayor Luciani thanked the Thorold BIA for their efforts in coordinating a successful Thorold Halloween Parade. AGENDA ITEM #2(b) PRESENTATIONS AGENDA ITEM #2(c) DELEGATIONS 1. Bob Elliott, Chair, Thorold Runway of Recognition Committee was in attendance to announce the 2012 Runway of Recognition inductees: Eddy Barber Byron Peachy Burkholder 1986 Midget Baseball Championship Team 1992 Thorold Figure Skating Adult Precision Team Roses 1977 Junior Ontario Baseball Association Champions Mr. Elliot also reported that the Daryl Mahler Memorial Award will be presented to an individual who has shown excellence in coaching.

3 - Page 3, Council Meeting Minutes, November 1, AGENDA ITEM #3(a) - COMMUNICATIONS - Items referred from Council AGENDA ITEM #3(b) - COMMUNICATIONS - Items referred to City Staff 3(b) N. Preiner A. Arch THAT the communication(s) on the list of Correspondence 3(b) be received, and directed to the indicated staff member 1. Santa Claus Parade Committee Re: Road Closure Request Referred to Director of Operations 2. Green Plan Advisory Committee Re: Councillor Resignation Referred to City Clerk AGENDA ITEM #3(c) - PUBLIC FORUM COMMITTEE MINUTES - Received for Information AGENDA ITEM #3(d) - MINUTES/CORRESPONDENCE FROM VOLUNTEER COMMITTEES - Received for Information 3(d) T. Whalen R. Lott THAT the communication(s) on the list of Correspondence 3(d) be received, for information purposes and filed. 1. War of 1812 Bicentennial Re: Minutes of September 19, 2011 Meeting Committee 2. Thorold Public Library Board Re: Minutes of September 19, 2011 Meeting

4 - Page 4, Council Meeting Minutes, November 1, AGENDA ITEM #3(e) - REPORTS/CORRESPONDENCE FROM THE REGION OF NIAGARA - Received for Information 3(e) S. Paone A. Arch THAT the communication(s) on the list of Correspondence 3(e) be received, as amended, for information purposes and filed. 1. Office of the Regional Clerk Re: - Growth Management Implementation Performance Indicators ICP Draft Environmental Impact Study Guidelines Update ICP Public Health Department Re: Predictive Modeling for Beach Water Sampling 3. Police Services Board Re: - Public Meeting October 28, 2011 to consider Licensing and Regulation of Adult Entertainment Establishments, their Owners/Operators and Entertainers - Public Meeting October 28, 2011 to consider Licensing and Regulation Governing Vehicles for Hire and Businesses AGENDA ITEM #3(f) - COMMUNICATIONS - Items referred for Information 3(f) R. Lott THAT the communication(s) on the list of Correspondence 3(f) be received, for information purposes and filed.

5 - Page 5, Council Meeting Minutes, November 1, Beaverdams Community Re: Need of Repairs Concerns Church Centre Board 2. City of Welland Re: Goderich and Area Disaster Relief Fund 3. Ontario Good Roads Association Re: Nominations for Board of Directors AGENDA ITEM #4 - REPORTS 4(a) N. Preiner A. Arch THAT the minutes of the General Committee Meeting (GC11/17) held on October 18, 2011, be received and adopted. AGENDA ITEM #5 - OTHER BUSINESS 1. Councillor Whalen informed the 1 st Annual Halloween Parade hosted by Thorold BIA was a success and well attended. 2. Councillor Whalen informed that Allanburg Community Centre was transformed into a haunted house for Halloween and was well attended. 3. Councillor Whalen requested a report be presented at the November 15, 2011 General Committee meeting regarding parking restrictions in the Thorold BIA area. 4. Councillor Ferry reminded the public about the Electronic Recycling Event to be held on November 5, Mayor Luciani requested a staff report be prepared regarding cameras in the downtown area, specifically in the area of Pharma Viva. Councillor Whalen informed grants are available through the BIA for cameras. Councillor Whalen informed that the BIA will be meeting with Community Policing on November 8, 2011 and this issue could be addressed. Mayor Luciani withdrew his request.

6 - Page 6, Council Meeting Minutes, November 1, AGENDA ITEM #6 - BY-LAWS 6(1) T. Whalen R. Lott That leave be given to introduce the following By-law(s): By-law No By-law No BEING A BY-LAW TO ESTABLISH AN AD HOC COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL TO REVIEW VOLUNTEER COMMITTEE STRUCTURE AND APPOINT COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES A BY-LAW TO AUTHORIZE THE CREATION OF THE NIAGARA FALLS ROAD BRIDGE RESERVE FUND And that the same now be read a first time. T. Whalen R. Lott That the By-law(s) just read a first time be read a second and third time, and do pass, and that the Mayor and Clerk do sign and seal the same, any rule of this Council to the contrary notwithstanding. 6(2) A. Arch That leave be given to introduce the following By-law(s): By-law No A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF THOROLD MEETING HELD NOVEMBER 1, 2011 And that the same now be read a first time. A. Arch

7 - Page 7, Council Meeting Minutes, November 1, That the By-law(s) just read a first time be read a second and third time, and do pass, and that the Mayor and Clerk do sign and seal the same, any rule of this Council to the contrary notwithstanding. AGENDA ITEM #7 - NOTICE OF MOTION AGENDA ITEM #9 - ADJOURNMENT J. Ferry THAT this meeting is hereby adjourned at 6:50 p.m. A.T. (Ted) Luciani, Mayor Donna Delvecchio, Deputy City Clerk