East Ferris Township public meetings in 2021

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting with a brief agenda. The main item is a closed-door (in-camera) session to discuss matters related to Cassellholme under solicitor-client privilege, followed by a resolution and adjournment. No other substantive business is listed.

• In-camera session under Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act to discuss Cassellholme
• Discussion of advice subject to solicitor-client privilege
• Resolution as a result of in-camera session

Council rescinded a previous resolution from December 14, 2021, regarding the Cassellholme Redevelopment and approved the Cassellholme Board of Management's ability to proceed with financing through Infrastructure Ontario, subject to final approval of the financing agreement by the Municipality of East Ferris. The meeting was held in-camera for solicitor-client privileged advice, and no other substantive decisions were made.

• Rescinded resolution 2021-374 re: Cassellholme Redevelopment (carried)
• Approved Cassellholme Board of Management's ability to proceed with financing via Infrastructure Ontario, subject to final approval of financing agreement (carried)

Council Meeting

East Ferris Council is meeting to consider several by-laws, including a new comprehensive zoning by-law (2021-60), a shared services agreement with Chisholm for by-law enforcement (2021-61), and a road access by-law for Oakridge Subdivision. They will also hear delegations from the Santa Fund and Bell Canada, and review committee reports and correspondence.

• By-law 2021-60: new comprehensive zoning by-law (3 readings)
• By-law 2021-61: shared services agreement with Chisholm for by-law enforcement
• By-law 2021-58: establish public highway for Oakridge Subdivision access
• By-law 2021-59: renew Canada Post lease for Astorville Post Office
• Delegation: Bell Canada internet project (UBF-04965)

Council approved the Planning Advisory Committee's recommendation to adopt the new Comprehensive Zoning By-law, subject to amendments including a future short-term rental by-law and registration for second units. The by-law itself received first and second reading, with third reading scheduled for January 11, 2022. Council also approved a shared services agreement with Chisholm for a by-law enforcement officer, appointed Tim Sheppard to the Police Services Board, and passed several other by-laws and resolutions.

• Approved PAC recommendation for new Comprehensive Zoning By-law with amendments (carried)
• Gave 1st and 2nd reading to By-law 2021-60 (Comprehensive Zoning By-law), 3rd reading deferred to Jan 11, 2022
• Approved shared services agreement with Chisholm for By-Law Enforcement Officer (carried)
• Appointed Tim Sheppard to Police Services Board vacancy (carried)
• Passed By-law 2021-58 establishing public highway to Promenade Oakridge Drive (carried)
• Passed By-law 2021-59 renewing lease for Astorville Post Office with Canada Post (carried)
• Passed By-law 2021-61 for shared services agreement with Chisholm (carried)
• Approved $1,606,948.30 drawdown on Medical Centre loan (carried)

Special Council Meeting

This is a special meeting of East Ferris Township Council to review the consolidated final draft of a new Comprehensive Zoning By-law, including several schedule maps and a Planning Advisory Committee update. No in-camera session is planned. The meeting is focused on discussion and potential adoption of the zoning by-law.

• Review of Consolidated Final Draft No.3 of the new Comprehensive Zoning By-law
• Review of Zoning By-law Schedule A and sub-schedules A1 through A5
• Review of Special Zones update from December 1, 2021 PAC meeting

Council reviewed the Comprehensive Zoning By-law and referred it to the December 14 regular meeting for first, second, and third reading, with two modifications: removing the commercial vehicle provision in residential areas and adding a 15% lot coverage requirement for lots under 2 acres. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted meeting agenda (carried)
• Referred Comprehensive Zoning By-law to Dec. 14 meeting for 1st, 2nd, 3rd reading with modifications (carried)
• Removed commercial vehicle provision in residential zones
• Added 15% lot coverage for lots below 2 acres
• Adjourned at 2:33 p.m. (carried)

Council Meeting

East Ferris Council is meeting to consider several by-laws, including a lease agreement with Rogers Communications for a communication tower, and the closure and conveyance of two shore road allowances. Council will also review a land purchase/swap request for 106 Cedar Bay Road and a follow-up on vacant land on Derland Road. Several committee minutes and correspondence items are on the agenda, along with two in-camera items related to Ontario Land Tribunal cases.

• By-law 2021-54: Lease agreement with Rogers Communications for municipal land for a communication tower
• By-law 2021-55: Closure and conveyance of shore road allowance (Andrew & Monika Gray, File LSRA-2019-03)
• By-law 2021-56: Closure and conveyance of shore road allowance (1232 Hemlock Island)
• Land purchase/swap request by Steve Bon at 106 Cedar Bay Road (Report PLAN-2021-21)
• Application from Peter McDonald to fill vacancy on Police Services Board

Council approved a zoning by-law amendment to rezone 2667 Highway 17 East from Agricultural to General Commercial Special, allowing a self-storage business and accessory home. They also approved recommendations to plan an in-person 2022 tradeshow and to have the Planning Advisory Committee consider a permitting structure for short-term rentals. Council authorized a funding application to NOHFC for the East Ferris Medical Centre project, with a total cost of $3,134,156 and a requested contribution of $1,384,578. Several by-laws were passed, including lease agreements with Rogers Communications and road closure conveyances for Hemlock Island properties.

• Approved zoning by-law amendment for 2667 Highway 17 East (File C-2021-04) to permit self-storage and accessory home.
• Approved Economic Development Committee recommendation to plan an in-person 2022 Tradeshow with COVID-19 protocols.
• Approved recommendation for Planning Advisory Committee to consider a permitting structure for short-term rentals in new zoning by-law.
• Authorized sale of unopened road allowance south of 106 Cedar Bay Road to Mr. Bon at reduced rate for turnaround.
• Deemed roadways and laneways on Plan M-180 surplus to consolidate lands per verbal report.
• Passed By-law 2021-54 (lease with Rogers Communications for communication tower).
• Passed By-laws 2021-55 and 2021-56 (closing and conveying shoreline road allowances on Hemlock Island).
• Authorized staff to submit NOHFC funding application for East Ferris Medical Centre ($3,134,156 total; $1,384,578 requested).

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting focused on a comprehensive zoning by-law review, with the Manager of Planning and Economic Development present. The agenda includes routine items like adoption of the agenda, disclosure of interests, and correspondence, followed by an in-camera session and possible resolution. No specific decisions or proposals are listed in the public agenda.

• Comprehensive Zoning By-law Review with Manager of Planning and Economic Development
• In-camera session (closed to public)
• Resolution as a result of in-camera session (if any)

The special meeting was an information session only. Council received an overview of the draft Comprehensive Zoning By-law from the Manager of Planning and Economic Development, with no votes or decisions taken on the draft. The agenda was adopted and the meeting adjourned.

• Adopted the meeting agenda as circulated
• Received an information session on the draft Comprehensive Zoning By-law
• Adjourned the meeting at 3:09 p.m.

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting with a single substantive item: an in-camera (closed) session to discuss the Cassellholme redevelopment, under a provincial confidentiality provision. The agenda includes routine items like adoption of the agenda, disclosure of interests, and correspondence, but no public decisions or discussions are listed.

• In-camera session on Cassellholme re-development under Section 239(2)(h)
• Meeting held at Corbeil Park Hall, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

The special council meeting was largely procedural, with the only substantive action being a move into a closed in-camera session to discuss the Cassellholme redevelopment under the Municipal Act. No decisions were made in open session, and the meeting adjourned shortly after returning to regular session.

• Adopted the meeting agenda as circulated (carried)
• Proceeded to in-camera session at 11:06 a.m. to discuss Cassellholme redevelopment (carried)
• Adjourned in-camera session at 11:55 a.m. and returned to regular session (carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 11:55 a.m. (carried)

Council Meeting

East Ferris Council is holding its regular meeting on November 9, 2021, with a full agenda of committee reports, correspondence, and several by-laws for first, second, and third reading. The most consequential items are five by-laws: three zoning amendments (Hwy 17 East, 1990 Corbeil Rd, Derland Road) and two funding agreements (NOHFC for arena trusses, ICIP for a Community, Culture and Recreation project). Council will also consider a resolution to return to in-person meetings and a delegation for the 2022 ROMA Conference, and may go in camera for solicitor advice on the Official Plan.

• By-law 2021-48: Zoning amendment for Hwy 17 East
• By-law 2021-49: Zoning amendment for 1990 Corbeil Rd
• By-law 2021-50: Zoning amendment for Derland Road
• By-law 2021-51: Agreement with NOHFC for arena trusses
• By-law 2021-52: Agreement with ICIP for CCR Stream Project

Council passed five by-laws at all three readings, including amendments to the Hwy 17 zoning by-law, a property at 1990 Corbeil Road, and Derland Road, plus agreements with NOHFC and the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program. Council also accepted a resignation from the Economic Development Committee and directed all boards and committees to return to in-person meetings. The meeting included an in-camera session on the Official Plan-MMAH approval.

• Passed By-law 2021-48 amending Hwy 17 zoning by-law (carried)
• Passed By-law 2021-49 amending zoning for 1990 Corbeil Road (carried)
• Passed By-law 2021-50 amending Derland Road zoning by-law (carried)
• Passed By-law 2021-51 authorizing NOHFC agreement (carried)
• Passed By-law 2021-52 authorizing ICIP Community, Culture and Recreation agreement (carried)
• Accepted Veronica Mulligan's resignation from Economic Development Committee; directed staff to advertise vacancy (carried)
• Directed all boards and committees to return to in-person meetings per COVID-19 regulations (carried)
• Approved accounts payable of $347,045.59 (carried)

Council Meeting

The council will consider two by-laws: one amending recreation user fees (By-law 2021-45) and one entering a mutual assistance agreement with neighboring townships (By-law 2021-46). It will also hear a presentation on roads and severances, receive committee reports, and discuss proposed amendments to the boards and committees policy. The meeting includes an in-camera session on the Official Plan and a COVID-19 vaccination policy.

• By-law 2021-45 amends recreation user fees (Schedule A)
• By-law 2021-46: mutual assistance agreement with Callander, Bonfield, and Powassan
• Presentation on roads and severances by Sonya Lavigne
• Discussion of proposed amendments to Boards and Committees Policy
• In-camera session on Official Plan and COVID-19 vaccination policy

Council approved four zoning by-law amendments recommended by the Planning Advisory Committee, including rezoning municipal land on Corbeil Road from Hamlet Residential to General Commercial, and a property on Derland Road from Agricultural to General Commercial Special for a building supply outlet. Also approved was a rezoning on Highway 17 East to recognize an existing dog day care, and the closure and sale of a shoreline road allowance on Hemlock Island. Council also adopted several recreation-related policies and by-laws, and approved accounts payable of $1,130,504.81.

• Approved zoning amendment C-2021-07: Corbeil Road property rezoned from RH to C1 (General Commercial)
• Approved zoning amendment C-2021-08: Derland Road property rezoned from A to C1S (General Commercial Special) for building supply outlet
• Approved zoning amendment C-2021-09: Highway 17 East property rezoned from A to C1S to recognize existing dog day care
• Approved closure and sale of shoreline road allowance on Hemlock Island to Sean Stortz
• Adopted Parks & Recreation Master Plan as resource only
• Adopted Facility Fee Policy amendments and Schedule 'A' fees (By-law 2021-45)
• Adopted Advertising Program and Ice Allocation Policy
• Approved accounts payable of $1,130,504.81

Council Meeting

East Ferris Council's regular meeting includes reports on purchasing surplus road allowances and municipal land, a proposed COVID-19 vaccination policy, and the 2022 OPP annual billing statement. The agenda also covers committee minutes, a councillor's resignation, and correspondence items. Council will also enter a closed session for legal advice and confidential information.

• Request to purchase unopened road allowance between 837 & 911 Nosbonsing Park Road (PLAN-2021-17)
• Request to purchase unopened road allowance adjacent to 324 South Shore Road (PLAN-2021-18)
• Request to purchase vacant municipal land on Derland Road (PLAN-2021-19)
• Vaccination policy report (CAO-2021-03) with declaration status form
• 2022 OPP annual billing statement for East Ferris

Council approved the sale of portions of unopened road allowances to adjacent property owners on Nosbonsing Park Road and South Shore Road, and granted a request by Bur Oak Resources, conditional on zoning amendments. Council also approved a COVID-19 vaccination policy, a loader engine repair, and tablets for committees. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved sale of road allowance to Dobson and McKenzie on Nosbonsing Park Road (carried)
• Approved sale of road allowance to Champagne on South Shore Road, conditional on consent to sever (carried)
• Granted Bur Oak Resources request, conditional on zoning by-law amendment (carried)
• Approved purchase of tablets for Planning Advisory Committee and Committee of Adjustment (carried)
• Approved COVID-19 Vaccination Policy (carried)
• Approved loader engine repair (carried)
• Approved accounts payable of $624,457.74 (carried)
• Supported FONOM resolution on renaming Municipal Land Transfer Tax (carried)

Council Meeting

The East Ferris Township Council is meeting to consider a land purchase request from Vince Carriere, as well as first, second, and third readings of by-laws to amend By-law 1284 for Guillemette Road and Nosbonsing Park Road. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, accounts payable, and correspondence, with no delegations or committee reports for most items.

• Report No. PLAN-2021-16: Vince Carriere Land Purchase Request
• By-law No. 2021-41: Amend By-law 1284 (Guillemette Road)
• By-law No. 2021-42: Amend By-law 1284 (Nosbonsing Park Road)
• By-law No. 2021-43: Confirmatory By-law (Sept 14-28, 2021)
• Letters from residents regarding Airbnb (Debra Grand; Rob and Joyce Effinger)

Council accepted Councillor Terry Kelly's resignation from the Cassellholme Board of Management and expressed disapproval of the 'Open Letter from Cassellholme', requesting an apology. They also approved the sale of municipal land to Mr. Carriere, passed by-laws amending road bylaws, and recognized the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

• Accepted Councillor Kelly's resignation from Cassellholme Board and requested apology (carried)
• Approved sale of municipal land at end of Bertha Road to Mr. Carriere (carried)
• Passed By-law 2021-41 amending Guillemette Road by-law (carried)
• Passed By-law 2021-42 amending Nosbonsing Park Road by-law (carried)
• Recognized Sept 30 as National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, added as statutory holiday (carried)
• Supported Trent Lakes resolution urging province to fund OHIP-insured eye care (carried)
• Approved library handrail upgrade to comply with Building Code (carried)
• Approved accounts payable of $587,775.84 (carried)

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting with a single substantive item: review and approval of the 2021 Strategic Plan Progress Report. The agenda is otherwise procedural, including adoption of the agenda, disclosure of interests, and adjournment, with no in-camera session.

• Resolution: Approval of the 2021 Strategic Plan Progress Report
• Review/discussion of 2021 Strategic Plan Progress Report Final for Council.pdf

Council held a special meeting to review the second Strategic Plan Progress Report, which was prepared by the Communications Committee. The report was presented by the CAO and discussed, and Council approved it unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved 2021 Strategic Plan Progress Report (unanimous)

Council Meeting

East Ferris Council's regular meeting includes delegations from the North Bay/French River Algonquins of Ontario seeking support and from BusPatrol/Let's Remember Adam on school bus cameras. Council will also consider several resolutions for support, including phasing out Ontario's gas plants, Truth and Reconciliation, and the affordable housing crisis, plus discuss lake study capacity and development density.

• Delegation: Rolland Boissonneault, North Bay/French River Algonquins of Ontario, seeking Council support
• Delegation: BusPatrol/Let's Remember Adam on school bus cameras
• Resolution for support: City of Stratford - Phase Out Ontario's Gas Plants
• Resolution for support: Township of Georgian Bay - Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada
• Resolution for support: City of Woodstock - Affordable Housing Crisis in Canada

Council approved three planning recommendations, including rezoning 59 Guillemette Road from Resort Commercial to Agricultural, and rezoning Nosbonsing Park Road from O1 to RL, along with directing a road capacity study. Council also approved a complaint handling policy, accepted a police board resignation, and supported resolutions on gas plants and housing/homelessness. Accounts payable of $1,265,493.93 were approved.

• Approved rezoning of 59 Guillemette Road from Resort Commercial Special Zone to Agricultural (Resolution 2021-253).
• Approved directing Public Works to complete a road capacity study of Nosbonsing Park Road (Resolution 2021-254).
• Approved rezoning of Nosbonsing Park Road from O1 to RL (Resolution 2021-255).
• Approved the Complaint and Service Request Handling Policy (Resolution 2021-256).
• Accepted resignation of Maizy Alexander from Police Services Board and authorized advertising the vacancy (Resolution 2021-259).
• Supported resolution from City of Stratford to phase out Ontario's gas plants (Resolution 2021-261).
• Supported resolution from Town of Woodstock on affordable housing, homelessness, and addictions crisis (Resolution 2021-262).
• Approved accounts payable of $1,265,493.93 (Resolution 2021-263).

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting with a short agenda. Council will consider a report on the tender evaluation for the tennis and pickleball court project (EF-2021-06), then move into a closed session regarding Cassellholme under a confidentiality provision. The meeting is largely procedural, with one substantive item on the tender.

• Tender evaluation report R-2021-08 for tennis and pickleball court project EF-2021-06
• In-camera session on Cassellholme under Section 239(2)(h) of the Municipal Act

Council awarded the tender for reconstruction of a tennis court and construction of a pickleball court to Court Crafters Inc. in the amount of $302,625.30 including H.S.T. The meeting also included an in-camera session, but no resolutions resulted from it.

• Awarded tender EF 2021-06 for tennis court reconstruction and pickleball court construction to Court Crafters Inc. for $302,625.30 including H.S.T. (carried)

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting to consider two by-laws related to the new East Ferris Medical Clinic: one for a construction agreement with Degagne & Lefebvre Building Group and one for financing with RBC. Council will also hear a presentation from the architect and may hold a closed session.

• Presentation from Bertrand Wheeler Architecture re: Municipal Medical Centre
• By-law 2021-38: Agreement with 2776671 Ontario Inc. O/A Degagne & Lefebvre Building Group for new Medical Clinic
• By-law 2021-39: Financing agreement with Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) for East Ferris Medical Clinic

At a special meeting on August 11, 2021, East Ferris Council passed two by-laws to authorize agreements for the new Medical Clinic: one with Degagne & Lefebvre Building Group for construction and one with RBC for financing. Councillor Rick Champagne declared a pecuniary interest and did not participate in any clinic-related discussions or votes. The meeting adjourned at 4:07 p.m.

• Adopted the agenda for the special meeting (carried)
• Passed By-law 2021-38 authorizing agreement with Degagne & Lefebvre Building Group for new Medical Clinic (carried)
• Passed By-law 2021-39 authorizing financing agreement with RBC for East Ferris Medical Clinic (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:07 p.m. (carried)

Council Meeting

East Ferris Township Council is holding its regular meeting on August 10, 2021. The agenda includes two delegations about local road concerns, several by-law readings, a report on surplus equipment, and approval of accounts payable. Most committee reports are listed as 'none for this session.'

• Delegation by Ted McCullough re: dump trucks on Quae Quae Road
• Delegation by Sonya Lavigne re: shoulder on Guillemette Road
• By-law No. 2021-31 (Littering) - 3rd reading
• By-law No. 2021-34 (School board transportation) - 1st, 2nd, 3rd reading
• Report No. R-2021-07: Declaration of surplus 2000 John Deere 310 SE Backhoe for sale

Council declared a 2000 John Deere 310 SE backhoe as surplus and authorized its disposal via GovDeals online auction with a minimum asking price of $8,000. Council also passed a by-law prohibiting littering on private or municipal property and a by-law for an agreement with Nipissing-Parry Sound Student Transportation Services. A presentation regarding Quae Quae Road was referred to the Public Works Committee.

• Declared 2000 John Deere 310 SE backhoe surplus; authorized auction via GovDeals with $8,000 minimum (Carried)
• Passed By-law 2021-31 prohibiting littering on private or municipal property (Carried)
• Passed By-law 2021-34 for agreement with Nipissing-Parry Sound Student Transportation Services (Carried)
• Referred Ted McCullough's Quae Quae Road presentation to Public Works Committee
• Referred Sonya Lavigne's presentation letter to Public Works Committee
• Approved accounts payable of $1,046,001.54 (Carried)
• Supported Town of Cochrane resolution on PSA Test for men in National Health Care System (Carried)
• Supported Tay Valley Township resolution on provincial funding for hospital capital equipment (Carried)

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting includes an in-camera session on municipal lots, Casselholme redevelopment, and a NOHFC funding application. In open session, council will consider by-laws to finance and construct a new municipal office and a medical clinic, and will hear a presentation on the municipal office build.

• By-law 2021-36: agreement with Infrastructure Ontario for financing the new Municipal Office
• By-law 2021-37: agreement with Kenalex for construction of the New Municipal Office
• By-law 2021-38: agreement with Degagne and Lefebvre for construction of the Medical Clinic
• Presentation on Municipal Office build on former St. Theresa site
• Request from Deputy Mayor Trahan to return to in-person meetings

Council authorized agreements for the new municipal office, including a $4.5M construction contract with Kenalex Construction and a financing agreement with Infrastructure Ontario. A separate by-law (2021-38) was deferred due to a conflict of interest. Council also discussed returning to in-person meetings, with a decision to be made at a future meeting.

• Approved by-law 2021-36 authorizing agreement with Infrastructure Ontario (carried)
• Approved by-law 2021-37 authorizing $4.5M construction agreement with Kenalex Construction (carried)
• Deferred by-law 2021-38 to a future meeting due to conflict of interest (carried)

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting with discussion items on Bertha Road property access and the Cassellholme redevelopment, including a draft guarantee and exit agreement. Council will also hold a closed in-camera session on Cassellholme under the Municipal Act.

• Discussion on Bertha Road property access with planning and engineering staff
• Canada Community Revitalization Fund (FedNor) correspondence
• Cassellholme Redevelopment: draft guarantee and postponement of claims
• Cassellholme exit agreement draft for distribution to municipalities
• In-camera session under Section 239(2)(h) of the Municipal Act on Cassellholme

Council voted unanimously to defeat a motion that would have authorized the municipality to enter into a loan guarantee with Infrastructure Ontario and an exit agreement with other member municipalities for the Cassellholme redevelopment. The motion failed on a recorded vote with all five council members voting 'Nay'. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included discussion of a road access report and approval of a grant application for active transportation.

• Defeated motion 2021-218 to enter into a loan guarantee with Infrastructure Ontario for Cassellholme redevelopment (recorded vote: all Nay)
• Defeated motion 2021-218 to enter into an exit agreement with member municipalities for Cassellholme (part of same motion)
• Approved motion 2021-215 to submit an application to the Canada Community Revitalization Fund for Active Transportation
• Adopted the agenda for the special meeting (motion 2021-214)
• Proceeded to in-camera session at 10:04 a.m. under Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act (motion 2021-216)
• Adjourned in-camera session at 10:40 a.m. and returned to regular session (motion 2021-217)
• Adjourned the meeting at 10:48 p.m. (motion 2021-219)

Council Meeting

East Ferris Township Council is meeting to consider several by-laws, including a new littering by-law and an agreement with Streetscan Canada ULC, and to approve the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes, committee reports, and correspondence, plus a closed session about property on Nosbonsing Park Road.

• By-law No. 2021-31 (Littering) - 1st and 2nd reading
• By-law No. 2021-32 (Agreement with Streetscan Canada ULC) - 1st, 2nd, 3rd reading
• Approval of Community Safety and Well-Being (CSWB) Plan
• Resolution to cancel July and August 2nd Council meetings
• In-camera session re: property on Nosbonsing Park Road (land acquisition/disposition)

Council approved and adopted the Community Safety and Well-Being (CSWB) Plan, as presented by the Police Services Board and advisory committee. They also gave first and second reading to a by-law prohibiting littering (2021-31), passed a by-law authorizing an agreement with Streetscan Canada ULC (2021-32), and approved the Municipal Flag Policy. Accounts payable totaling $623,006.47 were approved, and the July 27 and August 24 regular meetings were cancelled.

• Adopted the Community Safety and Well-Being (CSWB) Plan
• Gave first and second reading to By-law 2021-31 (littering prohibition)
• Passed By-law 2021-32 (agreement with Streetscan Canada ULC)
• Approved the Municipal Flag Policy
• Cancelled the July 27 and August 24, 2021 regular council meetings
• Approved accounts payable of $623,006.47
• Confirmed proceedings via By-law 2021-33
• Moved to in-camera session for land and personnel matters

Council Meeting

East Ferris Council is meeting to consider several reports and by-laws, including adopting the 2021 budget and tax rates, and authorizing agreements with ICIP and NOHFC for funding. The agenda also includes reports on equipment purchases, road work, and surplus land requests, along with routine approvals of minutes and accounts payable.

• By-law 2021-27: adopt 2021 estimates and tax rates
• By-law 2021-28: agreement with ICIP Covid-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream
• By-law 2021-29: agreement with NOHFC
• Report R-2021-04: sole sourcing 2014 John Deere loader
• Surplus land requests: Donna Couch (52 Mullins Lane), Jordan Vester (29 Trillium Lane)

Council adopted the 2021 tax rate by-law (2021-27) and approved $1,312,721.75 in general accounts. It also approved several infrastructure purchases and tenders, including a John Deere loader for $84,900, a single surface treatment tender for $175,039.94, and a granular materials tender for $35,013.05. A proposed draft plan of condominium and zoning by-law amendment for 4 residential units on Village Road was defeated. Council also extended the allowance for electronic meetings to December 31, 2021.

• Adopted By-law 2021-27 to set 2021 tax rates
• Approved purchase of 2014 John Deere 524K loader for $84,900 plus taxes
• Awarded Tender EF-2021-05 to Duncor Enterprise Inc. for $175,039.94 including HST
• Awarded Tender EF-2021-04 to Evan Hughes Excavating for $35,013.05 including HST
• Deemed road allowances surplus for purchase applications (PLAN-2021-12, 13, 14)
• Defeated recommendation for draft plan of condominium and zoning amendment for 4 units on Village Road
• Extended electronic meeting allowance to December 31, 2021
• Approved accounts payable of $1,312,721.75

Council Meeting

East Ferris Council is holding its regular meeting with routine approvals of minutes and accounts. A delegation will present on a road allowance on Nosbonsing Park Rd., and the Centennial Committee seeks approval of a flag design and purchase. Council will also consider supporting resolutions from other municipalities on topics like rent arrears funding and polystyrene bans.

• Delegation by Joyce Effinger re: Road Allowance on Nosbonsing Park Rd.
• Approval of Centennial Committee flag design and purchase
• Support of resolution re: tax break on CERB payments (Township of McKellar)
• Support of resolutions re: Bill 228 (polystyrene foam ban) and Bill 279 (microplastics filters)
• Confirmatory By-law No. 2021-26

Council approved a new design for the Municipal Flag recommended by the East Ferris Centennial Celebration Committee. They also supported a resolution from the Township of McKellar urging the federal government to provide tax relief for CERB recipients, particularly single women, single parents, and low-income citizens. Accounts payable of $409,648.56 were approved. The meeting moved in-camera to discuss a land matter regarding Hemlock Island.

• Approved new Municipal Flag design (2021-173)
• Supported resolution urging federal CERB tax relief (2021-175)
• Approved accounts payable of $409,648.56 (2021-176)
• Adopted agenda and previous minutes (2021-171, 2021-172)
• Acknowledged correspondence and information items (2021-174)
• Proceeded in-camera to discuss Hemlock Island land acquisition (2021-177)
• Passed confirmatory by-law 2021-26 (2021-179)

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting focused on correspondence and information regarding the 2021 Operating Budget and 2021 Capital Budget. No in-camera session is scheduled. The agenda is otherwise procedural, covering agenda adoption, disclosures, and adjournment.

• 2021 Operating Budget review
• 2021 Capital Budget review
• No in-camera session scheduled

Council approved the 2021 Capital Budget of $2,703,150 and authorized the Treasurer to apply for up to $1,000,000 in long-term financing from Infrastructure Ontario and RBC. The 2021 Operating Budget was adopted with a total tax levy of $5,925,675 and a total budget of $8,418,449, representing a tax levy increase of $130,246. The meeting included an in-camera session regarding a proposed land acquisition or disposition related to Dugas Road, but no decisions from that session were reported.

• Approved 2021 Capital Budget of $2,703,150
• Authorized Treasurer to apply for up to $1,000,000 in long-term financing from Infrastructure Ontario and RBC
• Adopted 2021 Operating Budget with total tax levy of $5,925,675 and total budget of $8,418,449
• Noted tax levy increase of $130,246

Special Council Meeting

This is a special meeting of East Ferris Township Council, held to discuss the 2021 operating budget. The agenda includes adoption of the agenda, disclosure of interests, and correspondence, with the budget as the main item. No in-camera session is scheduled. The meeting is largely procedural, with the budget discussion being the only substantive item.

• 2021 Operating Budget - 1st meeting

The special council meeting was held to review the 2021 operating budget, with presentations from six departments. No formal decisions were made; the agenda was adopted and the meeting adjourned.

• Adopted the agenda for the special meeting (carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 11:50 a.m. (carried)

Special Council Meeting

This is a special meeting of East Ferris Township Council to review the 2021 capital budgets for Public Works, Parks and Recreational Facilities, Fire Department, and General Government. The agenda includes adoption of the agenda, disclosure of pecuniary interests, and correspondence. No in-camera session is scheduled. The meeting is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being the capital budget presentations.

• Presentation of 2021 capital budgets for Public Works, Parks and Recreational Facilities, Fire Department, and General Government
• Adoption of the agenda
• Disclosure of pecuniary interest
• No in-camera session
• Adjournment

The special council meeting was held to review the first draft of the 2021 capital budgets for Public Works, Parks and Recreational Facilities, Fire Department, and General Administration. No formal decisions were made on the budgets; the council only reviewed the draft. The meeting adjourned without any substantive votes on the budget items.

• Adopted the agenda for the 2021 Capital Budget Special Meeting (carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 2:38 p.m. (carried)

Council Meeting

East Ferris Township Council is meeting to hear a presentation of the 2020 draft financial statement from its auditors, Baker Tilly, and to consider a road allowance purchase request from Joyce Effinger. The agenda also includes committee reports, correspondence items, and a closed session for real estate matters involving Hemlock Island and Cassellholme Redevelopment.

• Presentation of 2020 Draft Financial Statement by Baker Tilly, SNT, LLP
• Road allowance purchase request by Joyce Effinger (Report PLAN-2021-10)
• Resolution to declare June as ParticipACTION Month
• Request for financial contribution from North Bay Pride
• In-camera session on Hemlock Island real estate and Cassellholme Redevelopment

Council accepted the 2020 audited financial statements as presented by Baker Tilly, SNT, LLP. They also declared June as ParticipACTION Month and Pride Month, and approved accounts payable of $97,826.34. No road allowance was closed or sold, and a resolution supporting the City of North Bay on joint and several liability was passed.

• Accepted 2020 audited financial statements (carried)
• Declared June 2021 as ParticipACTION Month (carried)
• Declared June 2021 as Pride Month (carried)
• Approved accounts payable of $97,826.34 (carried)
• Did not deem road allowance surplus or close/sell subject lands (carried)
• Supported City of North Bay resolution on joint and several liability (carried)
• Authorized staff to request AMO delegation on Active Transportation (carried)
• Withdrew support for Calvin resolution on 988 suicide line (carried)

Council Meeting

Council authorized staff to inform 1851477 Ontario Inc. that the Municipality will purchase the Medical Centre Facility, a decision made in-camera. The council also passed By-law 2021-19 for parks and recreation areas, amended By-law 1284 via By-law 2021-23, and approved accounts payable of $683,136.09.

• Authorized purchase of Medical Centre Facility (carried)
• Passed By-law 2021-19 for parks and recreation areas (carried)
• Passed By-law 2021-23 amending By-law 1284 (carried)
• Approved accounts payable of $683,136.09 (carried)
• Adopted minutes of April 27, 2021 (carried)
• Approved agenda with amendment for in-camera discussion (carried)
• Passed confirmatory By-law 2021-24 (carried)

Council Meeting

East Ferris Council is meeting to consider several by-laws, including a park use regulation by-law, an agreement with the Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board, and a Canada Post lease amendment. Council will also review a land purchase request on Lake Nosbonsing Road and a real estate services contract, along with committee reports and a notice of motion supporting Northern Ontario higher education.

• By-law 2021-19 (Park Use) - 1st and 2nd reading
• By-law 2021-20 (Agreement with Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board) - 1st, 2nd, 3rd reading
• By-law 2021-22 (Canada Post lease amendment) - 1st, 2nd, 3rd reading
• Land purchase request from Stewart Millar on Lake Nosbonsing Road (Report PLAN 2021-08)
• Real Estate Services Contract (Report PLAN 2021-09)

Council rescinded a previous motion and awarded the Lake Nosbonsing Road reconstruction tender to the lowest bidder, Pioneer Construction. It also authorized the CAO to prepare a Letter of Intent to Dégagné/Lefebvre Building Group for a Medical Centre development. Other decisions included approving a zoning by-law amendment for a contractor's yard on Corbeil Road, adopting a Volunteer Recognition Program Policy, declining a property purchase request, and awarding a realty services contract to Realty Executives.

• Awarded Lake Nosbonsing Road reconstruction tender to Pioneer Construction (rescinding motion 2021-115)
• Authorized CAO to prepare Letter of Intent to Dégagné/Lefebvre Building Group for Medical Centre development
• Approved zoning by-law amendment (File C-2021-02) to rezone Corbeil Road property from Agricultural to General Industrial Special (M2S)
• Adopted Volunteer Recognition Program Policy
• Declined request from Stewart and Nancy Millar to purchase property on Lake Nosbonsing Road
• Awarded realty services contract to Realty Executives
• Passed by-laws 2021-20 (agreement with Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board) and 2021-22 (Canada Post lease amendment)
• Approved accounts payable of $207,440.11

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting is largely procedural, with the main item being an in-camera session to discuss litigation, solicitor-client advice, and land acquisition related to soil contamination at the former St. Theresa School and the new Municipal Building/Fire Hall. Council will also receive correspondence from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing regarding the Official Plan, and reports on dust control, winter sand, and Lake Nosbonsing Road reconstruction.

• In-camera session on soil contamination at former St. Theresa School and new Municipal Building/Fire Hall
• Correspondence from Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing on Official Plan
• Report R-2021-01: Dust Control RFQ
• Report R-2021-02: Winter Sand Tender
• Report R-2021-03: Lake Nosbonsing Road Reconstruction Tender

Council held a special meeting and went into closed session for legal and land matters, then returned to award three contracts. They approved a $44,938.18 dust control contract, a $48,025.00 winter sand tender, and a $809,834.39 road reconstruction tender. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Awarded dust control and road stabilization contract to Pollard Highway Products for $44,938.18 (carried)
• Awarded winter sand tender to A. Miron Topsoil for $48,025.00 (carried)
• Awarded Lake Nosbonsing Road reconstruction to Miller Paving North Bay for $809,834.39 (carried)

Council Meeting

East Ferris Township Council is meeting to consider several routine items, including approving previous meeting minutes, receiving committee reports, and passing two by-laws: one authorizing an agreement with the Office of the Fire Marshal and another with Kenalex Construction for bowstring truss repairs at the East Ferris Community Centre. Council will also consider a resolution to apply for NOHFC funding for community centre repairs and renovations, and will enter a closed session to discuss information from the Ministry of Infrastructure.

• By-law 2021-16: Agreement with Office of the Fire Marshal (1st, 2nd, 3rd reading)
• By-law 2021-18: Agreement with Kenalex Construction for bowstring truss repair at East Ferris Community Centre
• Resolution to apply to NOHFC Enhance Your Community Stream for truss repairs, kitchen renovations, and LED lighting upgrade at community centre
• Correspondence re: Ontario Cannabis Legalization Implementation Fund allocation
• In-camera session under Municipal Act for confidential Ministry of Infrastructure information

Council approved a funding application to NOHFC for repairs to the East Ferris Community Centre, including bowstring trusses, kitchen renovations, and LED lighting upgrades. They also passed by-laws for agreements with the Fire Marshal and Kenalex Construction for truss repairs, and approved accounts payable of $442,072.32.

• Approved NOHFC funding application for community centre repairs (carried)
• Passed By-law 2021-16 for Fire Marshal agreement (carried)
• Passed By-law 2021-18 for Kenalex Construction truss repair (carried)
• Approved accounts payable of $442,072.32 (carried)
• Approved Sports Awards and Recognition Policy amendments (carried)
• Declared Volunteer Week April 18-24, 2021 (carried)
• Approved minutes of previous meetings (carried)
• Approved correspondence and information items (carried)

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting focused on the Public Works Capital Budget, specifically Lake Nosbonsing Road capital projects. The agenda includes adoption of the agenda, disclosure of interests, correspondence, an in-camera session, and a possible resolution from that session. No decisions are listed on the public agenda beyond procedural items.

• Public Works Capital Budget discussion
• Lake Nosbonsing Road capital projects
• In-camera session
• Resolution as a result of in-camera session (if any)

Council approved the tendering of the Lake Nosbonsing Road Reconstruction Project, a proposed item in the 2021 Capital Budget, to allow the tendering process to begin before the full budget is approved. The decision was made during a special meeting with the Director of Public Works in attendance. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved the agenda as circulated for the special meeting.
• Approved the tendering of the Lake Nosbonsing Road Reconstruction Project as presented.
• Adjourned the meeting at 9:34 a.m.

Council Meeting

The East Ferris Township Council is reviewing requests to purchase unopened road allowances and a minor variance application. The body is also considering a by-law to remove a holding symbol from specific lands and reviewing fire department wage comparisons.

• Request to purchase unopened road allowance at 652 Astorville Road
• Request to purchase unopened road allowance at 103 Morgan Road
• Sale finalization of Lakeshore Road Allowance at 141 Blanche Road
• By-Law No. 2021-15 to remove Holding (H) Zone Symbol for Quae Quae Road and Hurtubise Road
• Minor variance application for Robert and Joanne Guillemette at Nosbonsing Park Road

Council approved the finalization of the sale of a closed shoreline road allowance at 141 Blanche Road to Lucie Laperriere Rochefort, the sister of Mayor Pauline Rochefort, who declared a conflict of interest and did not participate or vote on the matter. Council also approved several other items, including a $10,000 increase to the fire department's points system budget, a new financial compensation structure for firefighter years of service, and the sale of unopened road allowance portions to two property owners. A resolution to support lobbying against candidates with criminal records in municipal elections was defeated.

• Approved finalization of the sale of the Lakeshore Road Allowance at 141 Blanche Road to Lucie Laperriere Rochefort (Resolution 2021-78).
• Approved a $10,000 increase to the fire department's annual points system budget for 2021, with 3% annual increases starting in 2022, and a 2% annual increase to officer honorariums (Report FD-2021-02).
• Approved financial compensation for firefighter years of service, ranging from $250 for 5 years to $2,000 for 30 years, starting in 2021 (Report FD-2021-03).
• Approved the sale of a portion of unopened road allowance adjacent to 652 Astorville Road to 1743617 Ontario Inc. at $0.75/sq. ft. (Report PLAN-2021-03).
• Approved the sale of a portion of unopened road allowance adjacent to 103 Morgan Road to Yvonne Vlietstra at $0.75/sq. ft. (Report PLAN-2021-04).
• Accepted the Lake Assessment Study Report for Lake Nosbonsing and directed staff to explore monitoring options (Report PLAN-2021-06).
• Approved a by-law to remove the Holding (H) Zone Symbol from lands on Quae Quae Road and Hurtubise Road (By-law 2021-15).
• Defeated a resolution to lobby the province to prohibit people with criminal records from running in municipal elections (Motion 2021-90).

Special Council Meeting

The East Ferris Township Council is holding a special meeting to address municipal projects. The primary focus is an in-camera session regarding the proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land.

• In-camera session to discuss land acquisition or disposition

The special meeting was largely procedural: council adopted the agenda, then moved into a closed in-camera session to discuss a proposed or pending land acquisition or disposition. No resolutions resulted from the closed session, and the meeting adjourned without any substantive public decisions.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (2021-72)
• Moved to in-camera session for land matter (2021-73)
• Adjourned in-camera session and returned to open session (2021-74)
• Adjourned the meeting (2021-75)

Special Council Meeting

Council is meeting to discuss and vote on a by-law to secure financing from RBC for the East Ferris Community Centre Roof Trusses Repair Project. The meeting includes a review of a tender for the repairs and a structural engineering report.

• By-law No. 2021-13: Agreement with RBC for financing of the East Ferris Community Centre Roof Trusses Repair Project
• Report No. CAO-2021-01: Tender for repairs to arena roof trusses
• Information Report No. CAO-2020-01: Structural Engineering Report for arena roof
• In-camera session regarding Cassellholme form of guarantee
• In-camera session regarding Algonquin Land Claim

Council approved a by-law to borrow from RBC for the East Ferris Community Centre Roof Trusses Repair Project and accepted the CAO's recommendation to award the construction contract to Kenalex Construction Company Limited for $787,200 (exclusive of HST). The meeting also included an in-camera session for legal and confidential matters, and adjourned at 10:29 p.m.

• Adopted the agenda as amended by the Mayor.
• Approved By-law 2021-13 for RBC financing of the roof trusses repair project.
• Awarded the contract to Kenalex Construction Company Limited for $787,200 (exclusive of HST).
• Authorized entering into an RBC construction financing and fixed-term loan agreement.
• Proceeded to in-camera session under Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act for legal and confidential matters.
• Adjourned the in-camera session and returned to open session.
• Adjourned the meeting at 10:29 p.m.

Council Meeting

East Ferris Council is holding its regular meeting, primarily receiving reports and correspondence. A delegation from Todd Wilcox will provide a brief update on concerns with the Algonquin Land Claim. Council will also consider supporting resolutions from other municipalities on issues like paid sick days and municipal election rules, and will receive notice of $65,845 in COVID-19 recovery funding.

• Delegation: Todd Wilcox update on Algonquin Land Claim concerns
• COVID-19 recovery funding: $65,845 from Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing
• Support resolution: Universal Paid Sick Days (City of St. Catharines)
• Support resolution: Ban candidates with criminal records from municipal elections (Township of Conmee)
• Confirmatory By-law No. 2021-11

Council approved a resolution supporting the City of St. Catharines' call for the province to permanently legislate universal paid sick days for all workers, regardless of workplace size, type of work, or immigration status. A resolution from the Township of Conmee regarding criminal record checks for municipal election candidates was deferred for further information. Council also approved accounts payable of $419,331.38 and moved into a closed session to discuss land acquisition and litigation matters.

• Approved the agenda and minutes of February 23 and March 3 meetings.
• Supported the City of St. Catharines' resolution endorsing legislated paid sick days for all Ontario workers.
• Deferred the Township of Conmee resolution on criminal record checks for election candidates.
• Approved accounts payable totaling $419,331.38.
• Moved into closed session to discuss land acquisition and litigation matters.
• Passed By-law 2021-11 confirming council proceedings from February 23 to March 9, 2021.

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting with a single substantive item: the first, second, and third reading of By-law No. 2021-10, which authorizes an agreement with the Ministry of Economic Development and Official Languages (FEDNOR). No in-camera session is scheduled. The meeting is otherwise procedural.

• By-law No. 2021-10: agreement with FEDNOR (Ministry of Economic Development and Official Languages)

The special council meeting was held on March 3, 2021, and the only substantive action was the adoption of By-law No. 2021-10, which authorizes an agreement between the Municipality of East Ferris and the federal government (FEDNOR). The by-law was given first, second, and third reading and passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned shortly after, at 9:34 a.m.

• Adopted the agenda for the special meeting (Motion 2021-53).
• Passed By-law No. 2021-10, authorizing an agreement with FEDNOR, in three readings (Motion 2021-54).
• Adjourned the meeting at 9:34 a.m. (Motion 2021-55).

Council Meeting

East Ferris Council is holding its regular meeting with routine approvals of minutes and accounts payable. Key items include a report on volunteer and officer wage comparisons for the fire department, a by-law to amend the Committee of Adjustment, and a request to support a letter about the Ontario Fire College closure. The meeting also includes an in-camera session and several correspondence items for information.

• Report No. 2021-02: Volunteer and officer wage comparison for fire department
• By-law 2021-08: Amend Committee of Adjustment By-law No. 2020-25
• Support letter re: closure of Ontario Fire College
• 2020 Council Statement of Remuneration
• In-camera session under Section 239(2)(j) re: Ministry of Infrastructure and Indigenous Affairs

Council approved By-law 2021-08, which amends By-law 2020-25 regarding the Committee of Adjustment, passing all three readings. They also approved the 2020 Statement of Remuneration and Expenses, supported a resolution regarding the Ontario Fire College closure, and approved accounts payable totaling $173,150.80. A report on volunteer and officer wages was referred back to the Fire Department for further review.

• Approved By-law 2021-08 amending Committee of Adjustment by-law (carried)
• Approved 2020 Statement of Remuneration and Expenses (carried)
• Supported resolution on Ontario Fire College closure (carried)
• Approved accounts payable of $173,150.80 (carried)
• Referred wage comparison report back to Fire Department (carried)

Council Meeting

The East Ferris Township Council is meeting to administer the Oath of Office to Richard Champagne as Councillor, hear a presentation from the Ontario Provincial Police, and receive reports including the 2020 Annual Fire Report and an Integrity Commissioner report. The agenda also includes a notice of motion from Mayor Rochefort regarding modifications to boards and committees, and correspondence on topics like vaccine distribution, Cassellholme redevelopment, and re-zoning of 382 MacPherson Drive. Most committee reports are deferred to later meetings.

• Oath of Office for Richard Champagne as Councillor
• OPP presentation by St.Sgt. McMullen, Sgt. Morgan, Sgt. Camirand
• Report No. FD-2021-01: 2020 Annual Fire Report
• Notice of Motion from Mayor Rochefort on board/committee modifications
• Correspondence re: re-zoning of 382 MacPherson Drive

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting focused on the Algonquin Land Claim, with a presentation by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry's Land Claims and Treaties Division. Council will also review questions submitted by residents, which have been forwarded to the presenters. No in-camera session is scheduled.

• Algonquin Land Claim presentation by MNRF Land Claims and Treaties Division
• Resident questions forwarded to presenters, including from Johanna McPherson (832 MacPherson Drive) and Zachary Holmes (970 MacPherson Dr)
• 13 resident question submissions listed as attachments

The special meeting was held to receive a presentation from provincial ministries on negotiations with the Algonquins regarding the Algonquin Land Claim. Council adopted the agenda and adjourned without making any substantive decisions. All 45 pre-submitted resident questions were addressed during the session.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (2021-31)
• Adjourned the meeting at 1:21 p.m. (2021-32)

Council Meeting

East Ferris Council is meeting to hear two delegations about rezoning and official plan amendment applications, including one for 382 MacPherson Drive, and to consider a report on surplus lands on Nosbonsing Park Road. The agenda also includes routine adoption of minutes, committee reports, and by-laws, including a by-law to designate a lot on Plan M268 as not on a registered plan of subdivision.

• Delegation re rezoning of 382 MacPherson Drive, Corbeil
• Delegation re Official Plan Amendment OPA-2020-01 and Zoning By-law Amendment C-2020-03
• Report No. PLAN-2021-01 on Nosbonsing Park Road surplus lands
• By-law 2021-05 to designate Lot 1 on Plan M268 as not on a registered plan of subdivision
• Report No. CLERK-2021-01 on filling a vacant councillor seat

Council filled the vacant councillor position by appointing the runner-up from the 2018 municipal election, as per Option 3 of Report No. CLERK-2021-01. They also approved placing the new Municipal Office & Fire Hall project on hold to reorganize it within the target budget, and declared Nosbonsing Park Road lands surplus for future lot delineation. A moment of silence was held for two past councillors, and the mayor apologized for an insensitive photo in the 2021 calendar.

• Appointed runner-up from 2018 election to fill vacant councillor seat (carried)
• Approved placing New Municipal Office & Fire Hall project on hold (carried)
• Declared Nosbonsing Park Road lands surplus and directed staff to delineate lots (carried)
• Approved 2021 Sports Hall of Fame inductees Taylor Milne and Richard Rochefort, and Francine Devost for Sport Recognition (carried)
• Passed By-law 2021-05 to designate Lot 1 on Plan M268 as not on a registered plan (carried)
• Approved accounts payable of $178,438.87 (carried)
• Went into closed session to discuss proposed land acquisition (carried)
• Passed confirmatory by-law 2021-06 (carried)

Council Meeting

East Ferris Council will hear a delegation on Algonquin land claims and a request regarding crown land at the end of Bertha Road. They will also consider three by-laws setting interim tax rates, tax ratios, and temporary borrowing for 2021, plus a report on a councillor vacancy and appointment of a deputy mayor.

• Delegation by Todd Wilcox on Algonquin Land Claims
• Delegation by George Elliott re: Crown land at end of Bertha Road
• By-law 2021-01: temporary borrowing for 2021 current expenditures
• By-law 2021-02: interim tax rates for 2021
• By-law 2021-03: tax ratios for 2021

Council declared a councillor seat vacant and deferred filling it to the next meeting, with a plan to appoint someone by March 12, 2021. Councillor Steven Trahan was appointed Deputy Mayor for the remainder of the term and as a signing officer for banking. Council also approved 2021 interim tax rates, tax ratios, and temporary borrowing by-laws, and approved $1,007,741.06 in accounts payable.

• Declared councillor seat vacant (carried)
• Deferred filling vacancy, to appoint by March 12, 2021 (carried)
• Appointed Councillor Steven Trahan as Deputy Mayor (carried)
• Appointed Deputy Mayor Trahan as banking signing officer (carried)
• Passed By-law 2021-01 for temporary borrowing (carried)
• Passed By-law 2021-02 for interim tax rates (carried)
• Passed By-law 2021-03 for tax ratios (carried)
• Approved accounts payable of $1,007,741.06 (carried)