French River public meetings in 2022
38 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)
REGULAR COUNCIL
Council will consider awarding contracts for drain maintenance on Timony Drain and Hwy 64 Drain 5, rescinding the COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, and approving a proposed concert event at Joe Chartrand Park. It will also appoint screening officers under the AMPS by-law and adopt routine minutes and reports.
- Award Quotation #2022-13 (Timony Drain) to French River Contracting Ltd. for $18,655 plus HST
- Award Quotation #2022-14 (Hwy 64 Drain 5) to French River Contracting Ltd. for $29,653 plus HST
- Resolution to rescind the COVID-19 Vaccination Policy
- Proposal for a Friday Aug. 5 concert at Noelville Arena in memory of Claude Mayer, up to $3,000 from the $8,000 concert series budget
- By-law 2022-37 to appoint Screening Officers under the AMPS system
REGULAR COUNCIL
Council will consider awarding a contract for playground equipment at Joe Chartrand Park and adopting a by-law to implement an Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS) for by-law enforcement. The agenda also includes a request for a Special Occasions Permit for a community event at the park and adoption of minutes from previous meetings.
- Award playground equipment purchase to CRCS Recreation (Little Tikes Commercial) for $129,796.15 plus HST
- Adopt By-law 2022-32 to implement an Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS)
- Request to grant permission to apply for a Special Occasions Permit for a community event on August 27, 2022 at Joe Chartrand Park
- Adopt minutes from Special and Regular Council meetings held June 1, 2022
SPECIAL COUNCIL - ZBA
The Municipality of French River is holding a special council meeting to conduct public hearings on three zoning by-law amendment applications. The council will consider rezoning a property on St. Antoine in Noelville to allow a dental office and four dwelling units, rezoning a lot on Highway 528 to Residential Rural, and rezoning lots on St. David Street South to Commercial Highway. The meeting is hybrid and live-streamed.
- ZBA 21-12FR: Rezone 37 St. Antoine, Noelville from Institutional One to Commercial Community to retain dental office and add four dwelling units
- ZBA 22-08FR: Rezone lot on Highway 528, Noelville from Rural to Residential Rural for severed lot
- ZBA 22-10&11FR: Rezone lots on St. David Street South, Noelville from Rural to Commercial Highway
- Public hearings for all three applications
- Consent application B/16/22/FR conditions include $250 fee and building permit closure
SPECIAL COUNCIL
This special council meeting is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being a closed session to discuss litigation related to an upcoming Ontario Land Tribunal hearing (Case OLT-21-001494) concerning an appeal of Zoning By-law Amendment 2021-50. The open portion of the agenda consists only of routine items such as adopting the agenda and adjourning.
- Closed session under Section 239(2)(e) for litigation regarding Ontario Land Tribunal Case OLT-21-001494
- Appeal of Zoning By-law Amendment 2021-50
REGULAR COUNCIL
The Municipality of French River's regular council meeting includes a recommendation to adopt the Sudbury East Community Safety and Well-Being Plan (2022-2025), which identifies mental health and addictions, affordable housing, and access to services as priorities. Council will also hear a delegation from Métis Nipissing Families, consider contract awards for a heating/cooling unit and fire pumps, and discuss Canada Day 2022 festivities. Several items are on the consent agenda, including by-laws for waste management agreements.
- Adoption of Sudbury East Community Safety and Well-Being Plan (2022-2025)
- Delegation from Métis Nipissing Families requesting support and funding
- Contract award for heating/cooling condensing unit at ambulance station
- Contract award for portable fire pumps for French River Fire Department
- Canada Day 2022 budget of $10,000 for festivities in Noelville
Economic Development Advisory Committee
The Economic Development Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to adopt its agenda and minutes, and to discuss municipal decorative signage phase 2 and hold a round table discussion. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.
- Adoption of agenda and minutes from February 9, 2022
- Discussion of Municipal Decorative Signage Phase 2
- Round table discussion
Committee of Adjustment
The French River Committee of Adjustment is holding public hearings on two minor variance applications. The first seeks to reduce the minimum lot frontage requirement for a severance at 530 Highway 528, Noelville. The second requests an increase in the maximum height for a detached garage at 36 Woodvale Crescent. The committee will decide whether to approve these variances.
- A/03/22/FR: Benvenuti request to reduce minimum lot frontage from 100.0 m to 99.7 m at 530 Highway 528, Noelville
- A/04/22/FR: Thomas request to increase accessory building height from 5.0 m to 5.95 m at 36 Woodvale Crescent
- Public hearings for both applications will be held at the May 18, 2022 meeting
- Meeting will be conducted in a hybrid format and live streamed
REGULAR COUNCIL
Council will consider awarding a $29,608 contract to Jacques Grylls for an audio and lighting system at Joe Chartrand Park, after no bids were received in the initial tender. They will also review a draft by-law to implement an Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS) for by-law enforcement, and consider a by-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign a Next Generation 9-1-1 service agreement with Bell Canada. The meeting includes routine items like adopting minutes and donations to local schools.
- Award contract #2022-06 to Jacques Grylls for $29,608 (plus taxes) for audio & lighting system at Joe Chartrand Park
- Adopt By-law 2022-27 authorizing Next Generation 9-1-1 Authority Service Agreement with Bell Canada
- Review draft Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS) by-law for by-law enforcement
- Adopt two by-laws to deem parts of a registered plan not registered (Files DBL 22-01FR and DBL 22-02FR, Ronald Couvrette)
- Authorize annual $250 donations to École St-Antoine and Monetville Public School for community clean-up
Recreation & Community Advisory Committee
The Recreation & Community Advisory Committee will discuss and make recommendations on Canada Day 2022 festivities, including a $9,200 budget, and receive updates on Joe Chartrand Park, a musical instrument project, murals, and beautification efforts. The agenda includes adoption of minutes from September 9, 2021, and several verbal updates.
- Canada Day 2022 festivities planned for July 1 at Noëlville Community Center with $9,200 budget ($5,000 municipal, $4,200 Canadian Heritage)
- Joe Chartrand Park update: previous recommendation for $18,000 additional sound equipment funding (total $26,000) to be revisited
- Musical instrument project: $29,400 in funds (including $20,000 from Caisse Populaire Desjardins) for Little Tikes Concerto Instruments
- FRCIC Murals Project: murals at four or five locations (Alban, Noelville, Monetville), with Dokis First Nation interest
- Beautification Project: volunteer group for hanging basket/flower maintenance
REGULAR COUNCIL
The Municipality of French River council is meeting to decide on several items, including a major update to the Waste Management By-law, awarding contracts for a brine pump and fire hoses, and adopting amended property standards and noise control by-laws. The meeting also includes a delegation from Overwatch Drone Ops and approval of a $500 student bursary.
- Adopt Waste Management By-law 2022-21, updating definitions and adding curbside collection rules
- Award supply and installation of brine pump for Noëlville Community Centre arena
- Award purchase of new fire hoses for Fire Department
- Adopt Property Standards By-law 2022-22 and Noise Control By-law 2022-23
- Approve $500 annual student bursary for École secondaire de la Rivière-des-Français
REGULAR COUNCIL
French River Council is holding its regular meeting to consider quarterly reports from all departments, award a contract for dust suppressant supply and application, and address administrative items like a councillor's absence and a meeting date change. The agenda is largely routine, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.
- Resolution to award contract for Supply and Application of Dust Suppressant
- 2022 First Quarter Reports from Clerk, Finance, Public Works, Environment, Parks, By-law, Fire, and Building departments
- Resolution to authorize Councillor Hazlett's successive absence from Council meetings
- Resolution to move August 17, 2022 Regular Council Meeting to August 24, 2022 for AMO Conference
- Tax sale tender for 99 Séguin Road, Noëlville, minimum amount $13,223.10, due April 27, 2022
COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT
The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing for a minor variance application by Christopher and Melissa Pasqua to relax waterfront setback and lot coverage rules for an existing cottage, a proposed detached garage, and an existing sleep cabin at 2692 D Highway 528, Noelville. The meeting will also adopt minutes from February 2, 2022, and handle routine procedural items.
- Public hearing for File A/02/22/FR: variance to reduce minimum dwelling setback from 20.0 m to 6.7 m from optimal summer water level
- Variance to reduce accessory building setback from 20.0 m to 15.24 m
- Variance to increase maximum lot coverage from 15% to 19%
- Variance to reduce sleep cabin setback from 20.0 m to 11.89 m
- Adoption of minutes from February 2, 2022 meeting
REGULAR COUNCIL
French River council will consider adopting the 2022 tax ratios and final tax levy by-laws, along with several other items including a new animal control by-law, a policy on corporate resource use during elections, and awarding contracts for grader services and a motor grader. The meeting also includes receiving the Integrity Commissioner's annual report and approving attendance at the AMO conference.
- Adopt Tax Ratios By-law 2022-16 (residential 1.0, commercial 1.319, industrial 1.6252)
- Adopt Final Tax Levy By-law 2022-17
- Adopt Responsible Animal Ownership By-law 2022-13 and add fees to By-law 2022-18
- Award contracted grader services and purchase of a motor grader
- Adopt amended Use of Corporate Resources for Election Purposes Policy
Environmental Advisory Committee
The Environmental Advisory Committee will discuss Earth Day activities and hold a round table discussion. The agenda includes adopting the previous meeting's minutes, which covered waste management by-law revisions and a curbside recycling pilot program.
- Discussion of Earth Day recycling education event
- Round Table Discussion
- Adoption of February 24, 2022 meeting minutes
Public Works Advisory Committee
The Public Works Advisory Committee is meeting to review winter operations and hold a round table discussion. The agenda includes adopting the minutes from the November 23, 2021 meeting, where members discussed a resident request for a turnaround on Shanty Bay Road and recommended an updated five-year capital road rehabilitation plan.
- Review of Public Works Winter Operations
- Round Table Discussion
- Adoption of November 23, 2021 draft minutes
- Previous discussion on Shanty Bay Road turnaround request
- Previous recommendation for updated five-year capital road rehabilitation plan
Recreation & Community Advisory Committee
The Recreation & Community Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss updates on Joe Chartrand Park, including a playground equipment quote, a sound system, Canada Day celebrations, hanging baskets, murals, and benches at the ball field. The agenda includes a quote for an inclusive playground at Champlain Park totaling $120,170.15, and a sound system quote of $20,749.92 for the gazebo. The committee will also consider moving Canada Day celebrations to Noelville due to construction at the ACC.
- Playground equipment quote for Joe Chartrand Park: $120,170.15 (inclusive playground at Champlain Park)
- Sound system quote for gazebo: $20,749.92 (plus $10,358.60 for arena system)
- Recommendation to move Canada Day celebrations to Noelville due to ACC construction
- Quote to purchase 10 additional hanging baskets and brackets
- Update on murals and timeline from Diane Kuzniar
REGULAR COUNCIL
French River council is meeting to adopt the 2022 operating and capital budget by-law, which sets out revenues and expenses for the year. They will also receive the 2021 statement of council remuneration and expenses, and adopt minutes from the previous meeting. The agenda includes routine procedural items such as land acknowledgement, disclosures, and adjournment.
- Adoption of 2022 Budget By-law 2022-14
- 2021 Statement of Council Remuneration (total $94,737.83)
- Capital budget includes $391,724 for a mini pumper fire truck
- Capital budget includes $548,400 for Alban Community Centre rehab
- Adoption of minutes from March 2, 2022 regular council meeting
REGULAR COUNCIL
French River council is meeting to hear a public presentation of the draft final 2022 budget and consider several resolutions, including adopting an amended complaint policy, a by-law to regulate and license animals, and agreements for the NORDS Fund and an economic development officer. The agenda also includes routine items like adopting minutes and a confirmation by-law.
- Public presentation of the draft final 2022 budget
- Resolution to adopt amended Complaint Policy
- New By-law 2022-13 to regulate, license and control animals
- By-law to authorize Transfer Payment Agreement for NORDS Fund
- By-law 2022-10 agreement with Economic Partners for an Economic Development Officer
Environmental Advisory Committee
The Environmental Advisory Committee will discuss draft revisions to Waste Management By-law #2010-26, receive an update on the curbside recycling pilot project launch, and plan Earth Day recycling education. The meeting includes adoption of the December 8, 2021 minutes and routine procedural items.
- Comments on Waste Management By-Law #2010-26 draft revisions
- Curbside Recycling Pilot Project launch update
- Earth Day recycling education planning
- Adoption of December 8, 2021 meeting minutes
REGULAR COUNCIL
French River council will consider next steps on short-term rentals, following a February 2 report that recommended directing staff to develop a licensing and regulating framework. The agenda also includes three by-laws: a land lease with Alban Master Antenna, a forest fire management agreement with the province, and a medical tiered response protocol with the district paramedic services. Council will also consider a letter from Aurora's mayor requesting support to dissolve the Ontario Land Tribunal.
- By-law 2022-06: Land lease agreement with Alban Master Antenna Co-Operative Inc. for space at Alban Community Centre
- By-law 2022-07: Municipal Forest Fire Management Agreement with Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry
- By-law 2022-08: Medical Tiered Response Protocol with Manitoulin-Sudbury District Services Board Paramedics Services
- Short-term rentals: direction to staff to report on licensing and regulating framework
- Letter from Town of Aurora requesting support to dissolve the Ontario Land Tribunal
Economic Development Advisory Committee
The Economic Development Advisory Committee will hear updates on broadband funding programs (CIINO and AHSIP), discuss decorative highway signage for Hwy 535 north and Hwy 64, consider a 50/50 draw and sponsorship of the 2022 Ontario Ice Fishing Challenge, and receive an update on the Industrial Park. The agenda includes adoption of minutes from June 9, 2021, and a round table discussion.
- CIINO funding update from EDO Sebastian Lagrandeur
- Accelerated High Speed Internet Program (AHSIP) update, including Auction Lot 39
- Decorative signage for Hwy 535 north and Hwy 64
- 50/50 draw for projects
- 2022 Ontario Ice Fishing Challenge town sponsorship
SPECIAL COUNCIL - 03 Feb 2022 - Budget 2022
This is a special council meeting with the main item being the presentation and deliberation of the draft 2022 budget. The council will also adopt the agenda, disclose any pecuniary interests, and adjourn. Public attendance requires proof of vaccination and adherence to COVID-19 protocols.
- Presentation and deliberation of Draft 2022 Budget
- Resolution to adopt the Agenda
- Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest
- Resolution to adjourn
REGULAR COUNCIL
French River Council will consider a recommendation to adopt combined Internet/Telephone voting for the 2022 Municipal and School Board Election, replacing the Vote by Mail method used in the last four elections. The report compares voting methods and notes the council must pass a by-law by May 1, 2022. The agenda also includes approving conference attendees, appointing a public member to an advisory committee, and discussing short-term rentals.
- Recommendation to adopt Internet/Telephone as alternative voting method for 2022 election
- Resolution to approve attendees at OGRA Conference (April 10-13, 2022) and FONOM Conference (May 11, 2022)
- Resolution to appoint a Public Member to the Environmental Advisory Committee
- Discussion of Short Term Rentals (report from SEBBS)
- Interim Tax Levy By-law 2022-03
COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT
The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a minor variance application by Marcel and Suzanne Trudeau to reduce the required waterfront setback for a dwelling at 246 Bons Vivants Road, Noelville. The applicant seeks to permit a setback of 8.76 metres instead of the required 20.0 metres from the optimal summer water level, to facilitate reconstruction of a sunroom on an existing non-complying dwelling. The meeting will also adopt minutes from the July 7, 2021 meeting and handle routine procedural items.
- Public hearing for File A/01/22/FR: variance to reduce waterfront setback from 20.0 m to 8.76 m at 246 Bons Vivants Road
- Adoption of minutes from July 7, 2021 Committee of Adjustment meeting
- Meeting to be held virtually and in person with COVID-19 protocols
- Appeal period of 20 days following any decision
REGULAR COUNCIL
French River Council meets virtually to consider routine quarterly reports, appointments to committees, and several decisions: renewing the 2022 municipal insurance program, awarding a curbside recycling pilot program, and awarding a contract for retrofits at the Alban Community Centre. The agenda also includes adoption of minutes, a borrowing by-law, and a confirmation by-law.
- Resolution to renew 2022 Municipal Insurance Program (Brokerlink presentation)
- Recommendation to award Curbside Recycling Services pilot program (bi-weekly) and provide two recycling containers per household at no cost
- Resolution to award contract for Retrofit of lights and washroom accessibility at Alban Community Centre
- Adoption of Borrowing By-law 2022-01 to borrow money for current expenditures
- Appointments to committees: Councillor Bob Prevost (Environmental, Recreation), Dave Viau (Economic Development), Dean Wenborne (Public Health Sudbury), Mayor Gisele Pageau (Library Board)