Mobile Signs Debate Continues

An attempt to place limits on the usage of portable mobile signs in Fort Frances failed to reach a resolve at town council Monday night.

A vote on a maximum 8-month period was defeated in a split vote after Councillor Andrew Hallikas was had to leave the meeting before the vote was taken.

Mark Belluz, of Belluz Concrete and Rental which rents the signs, sought a 10-month limit, feeling a six-month limit, as outlined in a proposed by-law was too short.

"You're really restricting a business in only generating income on a half a year on a long term rent," says Belluz.

Chief Building Official Rick Hallam worries a length time frame would impact on the intent of the proposed by-law of better regulating the signs usage.

Council is to vote again on the matter when it knows it has a full quorum.