French River public meetings in 2024
16 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Property Standards & By-law Appeal Committee
The Property Standards & By-law Appeal Committee will meet to hear an appeal regarding a property standards order. The committee will review evidence from both the appellant and the municipality before issuing a decision.
- Appeal of Property Standards Order File No. 2024-01 for 1175 Owl's Nest Road (Trevor Wilkinson)
SPECIAL COUNCIL
The council will adopt the agenda and discuss initial planning and direction for the 2025 budget. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at 2:00 PM.
- Adoption of the agenda
- Initial 2025 Budget Planning & Direction
- Disclosure of pecuniary interest
- Resolution to adjourn
REGULAR COUNCIL
The council will vote on adopting an updated Municipal Parks & Facilities Policy while repealing the 2013 Grant & Subsidy Policy. It will also consider amendments to the Employee Policy Manual travel‑expenses rules, add a short‑term rental licensing renewal fee, and approve reserve transactions and a pound‑service agreement with the North Bay Humane Society.
- Resolution to amend the Employee Policy Manual – Travel Expenses (By‑law 2024‑50)
- Adoption of the updated Municipal Parks & Facilities Policy and repeal of the Grant & Subsidy Policy
- Amendment to the Fees and Related Charges By‑law to add a Short Term Rental Licensing Renewal Fee (By‑law 2024‑52)
- Resolution to authorize 2024 Reserve Transactions
- Resolution to authorize a By‑law for a Pound Service Agreement with North Bay Humane Society (By‑law 2024‑51)
SPECIAL COUNCIL - ZBA
The Council will hold a public hearing to consider a zoning by-law amendment for ANIN Holdings Inc. The proposal seeks to rezone property on Station Road to permit industrial and commercial uses.
- Proposed rezoning of Station Road property from Commercial Highway (CH) to Special Highway Industrial/Commercial (CH 108 – H2)
- Request to permit a 50,000 square foot warehouse building
- Request to permit a 130,000 square foot dry industry building
- Proposed permitted uses: business/professional offices, mini storage, RV storage, and dry industry
- Requirement for a Traffic Impact Study as a condition of the Holding Provision
REGULAR COUNCIL
The council will vote on a resolution supporting a request to amend the Ontario Building Code so Sudbury East municipalities can handle sewage system permitting and inspections. It will also adopt two winter‑road maintenance by‑laws for private sections of Lafrenière Road and Amateewakea River Road, and approve the updated Asset Management Plan. A resolution will approve conference expenses for council members attending 2025 conferences.
- Resolution to adopt By‑law 2024‑41 authorizing the Winter Road Maintenance Agreement with Trout Lake East Road Fund for the private portion of Lafrenière Road
- Resolution to adopt By‑law 2024‑40 authorizing the Winter Road Maintenance Agreement with Amateewakea River Road Association for private Amateewakea River Road
- Resolution to adopt the Asset Management Plan updated November 1 2024 (Phase 2 compliance)
- Resolution to support the Municipality of St‑Charles submitting a building‑code amendment request to allow Sudbury East municipalities to permit and inspect sewage systems
- Resolution to approve conference expenses for council members (approx. $1,500‑$2,600 per delegate) for 2025 conferences
SPECIAL COUNCIL - ZBA
The French River Council will hold a hybrid public hearing on November 6, 2024 to consider Zoning By‑law Amendment Application ZBA 24‑20FR submitted by Nadon Lumber 2016 Ltd. The agenda item seeks to rezone a severed portion of the property at 69 Notre Dame Street West from Rural (RU) to Commercial Community (CC) zone and approve a lot addition of 0.36 ha to the adjacent parcel at 131 St. David Street South. The council will also review the related consent application under the Planning Act.
- Public hearing on ZBA 24‑20FR for Nadon Lumber 2016 Ltd, 69 Notre Dame Street West
- Proposed rezoning of severed lot from Rural (RU) to Commercial Community (CC) zone
- Lot addition of 0.36 ha to 131 St. David Street South, creating an enlarged lot of 0.88 ha
- Consent application under Section 53(5) of the Planning Act for the lot addition
- Hybrid meeting format (in‑person and virtual) at French River Municipal Office, 44 St. Christophe Street, Suite 1
REGULAR COUNCIL
The Council is considering the adoption of the 2024 Fees and Related Charges By-law and a funding application for the French River Wastewater System. The meeting also includes requests for financial contributions to community food and holiday programs.
- Adoption of By-law 2024-45 Fees and Related Charges
- Funding application to Ontario Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund for French River Wastewater System rehabilitation
- Request for $500 budgeted contribution to Christmas Baskets
- Request for financial contribution to Good Food Markets
- Resolution to quash the Volunteer Recognition Policy
Recreation & Community Advisory Committee
The Recreation & Community Advisory Committee will meet to discuss the Canada Day reporting, the Joe Chartrand Park report, and the budgets for the Concert and Community Beautification series. The meeting will also include a round-table discussion.
- Canada Day Reporting and Grant Application
- Joe Chartrand Park Report
- Concert Series Budget
- Community Beautification Budget
- Round Table Discussion
Economic Development Advisory Committee
The Economic Development Advisory Committee will discuss the Community Visioning Plan and Master Plans covering 2024‑2034, which sets strategic priorities for seniors housing, healthcare recruitment, childcare, police services, road maintenance, recreation, tourism and digital upgrades. Input from the discussion will be used to formulate a recommendation to council. The meeting will also include a round‑table discussion.
- Review of the Community Visioning Plan 2024‑2034 and Master Plans
- Short‑term action items: seniors housing initiative, healthcare recruitment program, bilingual childcare services, retaining the Ontario Provincial Police detachment, road maintenance investments
- Medium‑term actions: recreation partnerships with neighbouring municipalities and Indigenous groups, tourism sector coordination with the Chamber of Commerce
- Long‑term actions: Vibrant Spaces Plan for public amenities, youth recreation centre conversion, digital planning approvals system
- Round‑table discussion
REGULAR COUNCIL
The Municipality of French River is reviewing several by-laws and service agreements. Council will consider extending the Integrity Commissioner contract and establishing a combined Property Standards and By-law Appeal Committee.
- By-law 2024-39 to extend Integrity Commissioner services with Cunningham, Swan LLP through December 31, 2026
- By-law 2024-43 to establish a combined Property Standards and By-law Appeal Committee
- By-law 2024-42 regarding 9-1-1 Primary Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) Services Agreement
- Contract award for wood grinding services at the Noëlville Landfill
- Resolution to declare Volunteer Appreciation Night on December 11, 2024, as a community event of municipal significance
REGULAR COUNCIL
The French River Council will vote on a by‑law (2024‑37) to appoint a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer. It will also receive a petition seeking changes to Section 10 of the Responsible Animal Ownership By‑law 2023‑45, for which staff recommends no amendment. Finally, the council will review the FoodCycler pilot program, which proposes a municipal subsidy of $11,800 for 100 composting units.
- Resolution to adopt By‑law 2024‑37 appointing a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer
- Petition from Forest Hill Road and Gordon William Drive residents to amend Section 10 of the Responsible Animal Ownership By‑law 2023‑45 (staff recommends no change)
- FoodCycler municipal food‑waste diversion pilot – $11,800 municipal contribution for 100 units
- Adoption of the meeting agenda and consent agenda items
REGULAR COUNCIL
The French River Council will consider several quarterly departmental reports and a grant rebate request, adopt the consent agenda, and hold a closed session to vote on two by‑laws that authorize a Facility Agreement and a Refundable Loan Agreement with French River Rapids.
- Adopt By‑law 2024‑35 to authorize a Facility Agreement with French River Rapids
- Adopt By‑law 2024‑36 to authorize a Refundable Loan Agreement with French River Rapids
- Approve a hall‑rental fee rebate grant for Paroisse Notre Dame de Lourdes’ 90th anniversary event
- Review quarterly reports from Finance, Environment Services, Public Works, Parks & Recreation, Fire, By‑law Services, and Building Controls
- Adopt the consent agenda, including minutes from the July 3, 2024 council meeting
REGULAR COUNCIL
Council will review speed study results for Highway 64 in Alban and Noelville, which found existing speed limits to be appropriate. The agenda also includes resolutions for the Shaw Road Culvert rehabilitation and an agreement with the MTO for the DriveON Program. Additionally, Council will consider adopting a new Strategic Asset Management Plan.
- Speed study results for Highway 64 in Alban and Noelville
- Contract for Shaw Road Culvert rehabilitation
- Agreement with MTO for the DriveON Program
- Adoption of the Strategic Asset Management Plan
- Purchase of a Special Service Truck
REGULAR COUNCIL
The Council is reviewing a Depot Operations Agreement with Circular Materials for the Noelville Landfill Recycling Transfer Site starting April 2025. Additionally, the Council will receive a Community Risk Assessment and review Environmental Advisory Committee reports regarding waste collection and composting initiatives.
- By-law 2024-29 for Depot Operations Agreement with Circular Materials
- $2,846 monthly compensation for depot operations
- $1.00 per household annual fee for promotion and education services
- Receipt of the Community Risk Assessment report
- Review of Foodcycler Municipal Solutions composting initiative
SPECIAL COUNCIL - ZBA
The French River Special Council will hold public hearings regarding two zoning amendments. One application seeks to permit a two-storey accessory structure at 4879 D Shaw Road. Another proposes adding self-storage use at 192 St. David Street South.
- Zoning amendment for a two-storey accessory structure at 4879 D Shaw Road
- Zoning amendment to permit self-storage at 192 St. David Street South
REGULAR COUNCIL
The Council will review several contract awards for infrastructure projects, including roadwork and facility upgrades. The meeting also includes appointments to municipal boards and the declaration of community events.
- Contract award for Delamere Road rehabilitation to B. Thomas Bulldozing Inc for $369,688.00
- Contract award for Landfill office expansion to Barne Building and Construction Inc for $287,000.00
- Contract award for Fire Hall/Library furnace installation to Wright Air Systems Ltd for $56,736.54
- Appointment of a Council Member to the Sudbury (Nipissing West) Police Service Board
- Declaration of the Family Ball Tournament as a community event of municipal significance