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/-7��1s' Tuesday, October 10, 2017 Council Chambers 4:30
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COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Jim Diodati, Councillor Wayne Campbell, Councillor Kim Craitor,
Councillor Carolynn loannoni, Councillor Vince Kerrio, Councillor Joyce
Morocco, Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Councillor Mike Strange, and
Councillor Wayne Thomson
COUNCIL ABSENT:
STAFF PRESENT:
MEDIA PRESENT:
CALL TO ORDER
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Pietrangelo, seconded by Councillor
Campbell that Ken Todd be appointed Acting City Clerk for the meeting.
Carried Unanimously
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Disclosures of pecuniary interest and a brief explanation thereof will be made
for the current Council Meeting at this time.
a) Mayor Diodati indicated a conflict to the Ten Men in a Tent presentation.
3 REPORTS
a) BDD-2017-08 -Niagara Falls Ryerson Innovation Hub Proposal
The report recommends that Council receive the report for information
purposes and, in accordance with Council's previous direction, staff
continue to advance the application with Ryerson University for FedDev
Funding and that staff report back to Council at the conclusion of the
funding review process.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Pietrangelo, seconded by
Councillor Thomson that the report be approved as recommended; and
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that no
further
dialogue take place until
brought back to Council.
Motion
Carried
with Councillor loannoni
opposed.
Councillor Pietrangelo chaired the meeting 5:30 p.m.
b) Ten Men in a Tent
Niagara Investment and Culture Grant Application
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor loannoni, seconded by
Councillor Craitor that Council approve a donation of up to $12,500 to
be provided to Project Share to assist them in making application under
the Niagara Investment and Culture Program ;and that permit fees
associated with the filming and production be waived.
Carried Unanimously
c) Heartland Forest
October 21st will be the Annual Pumpkinfest Celebration with 100% of
the funds raised directed to our stewardship and work experience
programs.
Councillor Pietrangelo stepped down as Chair. 5:37 p.m.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Thomson, seconded by
Councillor Craitor that City shuttle services be donated to assist with
overflow parking the day of the event.
Carried Unanimously
ORDERED on the motion of CouncillorVictorPietrangelo, Seconded by
Mike Strange that the by-laws be given a first reading.
Carried Unanimously
BY-LAWS
The City Clerk will advise of any additional by-laws or amendments to the by-
law listed for Council consideration.
A by-law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of City Council at its
special meeting held on the 10th day of October, 2017.
ORDERED on the motion of CouncillorVictor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Vince Kerrio that the by-laws be given a second and third reading and
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passed.
Carried Unanimouslv
NEW BUSINESS
Miller Road - Flooding
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Pietrangelo, seconded by
Councillor Thomson that staff report back on issues of flooding and
oversizing pipes on the Parkway.
Carried Unanimouslv
4 ADJOURNMENT
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Campbell, seconded by Councillor
Thomson that the meeting be adjourned at 5:45p.m.
Carried Unanimouslv
MES DIODATI MAYOR
BILL MATSON, ACTING CITY
CLERK
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