French River public meetings in 2022
13 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
REGULAR COUNCIL
Council is reviewing appointments for various boards and committees for the new term. The agenda also includes a report on the municipality's governance structure and proposed amendments to the Procedure By-law.
- Appointment of Council members to the Sudbury East Planning Board
- Appointment of Mayor, one Councillor, and an alternate to the Sudbury East Municipal Association
- Appointment of Council members to several advisory committees including Public Works, Environmental, Economic Development, and Recreation
- Presentation of the 2023 Budget Schedule
- Review of proposed amendments to the Procedure By-law regarding electronic meetings
SPECIAL COUNCIL - ZBA
The Council will hold a public hearing regarding an application by Kyle Landry and Merrissa Beaucage. The proposal seeks to sever Lot 7, Concession 2 into two residential rural lots and rezone them from Rural (RU) to Residential Rural (RR).
- Rezoning of Delamere Road property from Rural (RU) to Residential Rural (RR)
- Land severance to create Lot A (2.09 hectares) and Lot B (0.89 hectares)
- Public hearing for Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA 22-19FR
Inaugural Meeting of Council
This meeting serves as the first official gathering of the newly elected Council. The session includes the administration of oaths of office for the Mayor and Councillors and the appointment of a Deputy Mayor.
- Administration of Oath of Office for Mayor Gisèle Pageau and Councillors for Wards 1-6
- Appointment of Deputy Mayor for 2022-2023
- Appointment of Signing Authorities
REGULAR COUNCIL
The Council will consider winter road maintenance agreements for Lafrenière Road and Amateewakea River Road. The agenda also includes information regarding upcoming Sudbury East Planning Board open houses and a request for Seniors Month funding.
- By-law 2022-48: Winter maintenance for the private portion of Lafrenière Road
- By-law 2022-49: Winter maintenance for Amateewakea River Road
- Sudbury East Planning Board Official Plan Review open houses
- Seniors Month 2023 financial support request
- Monthly Disbursements Report for June, July, and August 2022
SPECIAL COUNCIL - ZBA
The Council will hold a public hearing regarding a request to rezone 3.68 hectares of land from Rural (RU) to Industrial General (MG). The change would allow H & R Chartrand Lumber to expand operations with a new warehouse and office structure for storage and warehousing.
- Public hearing for ZBA 22-16FR (H & R Chartrand Lumber)
- Proposed rezoning of 3.68 hectares at 4571 Hwy 64, Noelville
- Proposed change from Rural (RU) to Industrial General (MG) zoning
- Application includes Special Provision 99 to allow for 50.49m of frontage
REGULAR COUNCIL
The Council will review third-quarter reports for various municipal departments, including Finance, Clerk, and Public Works. A key item involves approving funds from a property sale to purchase a northbound welcome sign for Highway 69.
- Approval of $83,079.39 for Highway 69 Northbound Welcome Signage
- Use of net proceeds from the $98,000 sale of 37 St. Antoine property for signage
- Awarding of contract for Wood Grinding Services at the Landfill Site
- Discussion of the Draft Parkland Dedication By-law
- Review of 2022 Third Quarter Departmental Reports
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing regarding a minor variance request for an accessory building. The applicant seeks to increase the maximum building height from 5.0 metres to 6.03 metres.
- Public hearing for Seguin Hardware & Building Supplies Limited at 608 Hwy 64, Alban
- Variance request for accessory building height (6.03 metres instead of 5.0 metres)
REGULAR COUNCIL
The Council will discuss extending a winter road maintenance agreement with B. Thomas Bulldozing Inc. and review reports from the Environmental Advisory Committee. The meeting also includes a request for a $500 donation for community gardens.
- Extension of winter operations agreement with B. Thomas Bulldozing Inc. for the 2022-2023 season
- Proposed winter maintenance rate increases ranging from 9% to 20%
- Environmental Advisory Committee recommendation for curbside recycling expansion in 2023
- Request for $500 donation from VAA French River Community Gardens
- Proposed meeting schedule changes including the cancellation of the November 16, 2022 meeting
Environmental Advisory Committee
The Environmental Advisory Committee is reviewing options for municipal waste collection to comply with new provincial regulations. The meeting also includes discussion of a sewage system user agreement and information regarding FoodCycler.
- Discussion of four waste collection options, including Option 3 with a $152,000 estimated value
- Sewage System User Agreement with rates of $9.99/cm3 plus taxes
- Emergency sewage disposal rate of $150.00
- Proposed $1,793,385 total for Option 1 waste management upgrades
- Proposed $1,063,788 total for Option 2 waste management upgrades
REGULAR COUNCIL
The Council will consider a resolution to support the Sudbury-East Municipal Association (SEMA) regarding the Federal Electoral Districts Redistribution 2022. The resolution opposes reducing the number of MPs for Northern Ontario and requests an in-person consultation in Sudbury.
- Resolution to support SEMA's position on Federal Electoral Districts Redistribution 2022
- Discussion of proposed changes to Northern Ontario electoral boundaries
REGULAR COUNCIL
The Council will consider establishing a joint compliance audit committee for the 2022 municipal elections. Additionally, they will discuss appointing Kyle Anderson as a Hearing Officer for the Administrative Monetary Penalty System.
- By-law 2022-42 to establish the 2022 Municipal Elections Joint Compliance Audit Committee
- Appointment of a member to the Municipal Elections Joint Compliance Audit Committee
- By-law 2022-41 to appoint Kyle Anderson as Hearing Officer
- Proposed $100 remuneration per hearing request for the Hearing Officer
- Adoption of minutes from the August 24, 2022, Regular Council Meeting
REGULAR COUNCIL
The Council will review second quarter reports from several departments, including Clerk, Finance, Public Works, and Fire. Additionally, the Council will consider a by-law to amend existing fees and related charges.
- By-law 2022-39 to amend By-law 2021-22 regarding fees and related charges
- Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS) fee additions
- Economic Development Advisory Committee recommendation for Welcome Signage
- Second Quarter reports for Clerk, Finance, Public Works, and Environment departments
- Second Quarter reports for Parks, Recreation, Fire, and Building departments
Economic Development Advisory Committee
The Economic Development Advisory Committee is considering a recommendation to Council to award contracts for new entrance signs. Staff recommends paying TWG for design work and awarding printing and installation contracts to DL Signs and JGC. The project is part of a $30,000 budget allocated in the 2022 Capital Budget.
- Contract recommendation for Highway 64 and 535 signage totaling $12,580 plus HST
- Design contract recommendation to TWG for $1,650 plus HST
- Proposed use of remaining budget funds for solar lighting and four future signage projects
- Review of quotes from DL Signs ($4,666 total) and JGC ($9,548 total)