The Corporation of the City of Kawartha Lakes

Minutes

Fenelon Falls Powerlinks Committee Meeting

FFPL2025-02
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Fenelon Falls Community Centre
27 Veterans Way, Fenelon Falls, Ontario
Members:
  • Councillor Mike Perry
  • Chris Appleton
  • Craig Backman
  • Mike Barkwell
  • Chris Handley
  • Dan Jones
  • Anna Radey
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1.
Call to Order

 

Chair Handley called the meeting to order at 5:20 p.m. M. Barkwell, Chair Handley, D. Jones, and A. Radey were in attendance.

Absent: C. Appleton, C. Backman, Councillor Perry

Staff Present: Director J. Johnson and Recording Secretary L. Donnelly

2.
Administrative Business

 

2.1
Adoption of Agenda

 
  • FFPL2025-010
    Moved ByM. Barkwell
    Seconded ByD. Jones

    That the agenda be adopted as circulated.

    Carried

2.2
Declaration of Pecuniary Interest

 

There were no declarations of pecuniary interest disclosed.

2.3
Adoption of Minutes - April 9, 2025

 
  • FFPL2025-011
    Moved ByA. Radey
    Seconded ByD. Jones

    That the minutes of the Fenelon Falls Powerlinks Committee meeting held on April 9, 2025, be adopted as circulated.

    Carried

3.
Deputations/Presentations

 

There were no deputations or presentations.

4.
Correspondence

 

4.1
Fenelon Falls Chamber of Commerce - Pride Crosswalk Proposal

 
  • FFPL2025-012
    Moved ByM. Barkwell
    Seconded ByD. Jones

    That the April 28, 2025 correspondence from Darcie Kennedy, regarding the Pride Crosswalk in Fenelon Falls, be received.

    Carried

5.
New or Other Business

 

5.1
Project Updates

 

5.1.1
Pedestrian Bridge

 

Chair Handley advised that the RFQ for consulting engineering services to quarterback the current pedestrian bridge project to the approved permit stage has been sent to interested parties. Quotations are due at the end of June.

5.1.2
Broader Lower Gorge Considerations - Hydro

 

Chair Handley discussed the possibility of routing pedestrian traffic on hydro property by The Locker. A request was sent to hydro and we are currently waiting for a response. Director Johnson advised that if Hydro is agreeable a land use agreement will need to be approved by the City Solicitor.

5.1.3
Orillia Power Generation Corporation Agreement Proposal

 

Director Johnson advised that Orillia Power Generation Corporation (OPGC) wishes to extend the current agreement to 2065 with no changes to what is currently in place. Director Johnson asked the Committee for feedback and the following items were discussed for the Director to bring back to OPGC.

1. Community Outreach

2. Site improvements to the building and grounds

3. Public access revitalization such as viewing platforms and signage. 

4. Signing bonus

Chair Handley also expressed the expectation that OPGC provide unqualified support and willingness to work with City Engineering to provide any easements required to accommodate a pedestrian walkway on the east side of the bridge.

Director Johnson will follow up with the Committee after her meeting with OPGC.

5.1.4
Other

 

There were no other items to discuss.

6.
Next Meeting

 

The next meeting will be at the call of the Chair.

7.
Adjournment

 
  • FFPL2025-013
    Moved ByA. Radey
    Seconded ByD. Jones

    That the Fenelon Falls Powerlinks Committee Meeting adjourn at 6:03 p.m.

    Carried
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