East Ferris Township public meetings in 2022

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting focused on a strategic plan working session. Council will review the mission and vision statements and have an initial discussion on priorities. No formal decisions or public hearings are listed; the agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Strategic Plan Working Session: Mission and Vision Statements Review
• Initial discussion on priorities

Council held a special meeting to begin the Strategic Plan process for 2023-2026. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (2022-328)
• Adjourned the meeting at 11:35 p.m. (2022-329)

Council Meeting

The Council will review several by-laws including a speed limit change on Guillemette Road and a subdivision agreement for One Mile Road. Additional items include a request regarding the purchase of SRA - Hemlock Island and an agreement with the North Bay & District Humane Society.

• Speed limit reduction on Guillemette Road
• By-law No. 2022-54: Speed limit change on certain highways
• By-law No. 2022-57: Agreement with North Bay & District Humane Society
• By-law No. 2022-58: One Mile Road subdivision agreement
• Request to reduce purchase price for SRA - Hemlock Island (By-Law No. 2022-47)

Council approved a speed limit reduction on Guillemette Road and passed several by-laws, including an agreement with the North Bay & District Humane Society. The board and committees policy was amended to allow non-resident business owners to apply for positions, and several new members were appointed to municipal boards.

• Reduced speed limit on Guillemette Road from 50 km/h to 40 km/h
• Approved amending Board and Committees policy to allow non-resident business owners to apply
• Appointed members to Library Board, Economic Development Committee, Recreation, Parks, and Culture Committee, and Planning Advisory Committee/Committee of Adjustment
• Passed By-law 2022-54 to authorize speed limits on certain Highways
• Passed By-law 2022-57 to authorize an agreement with North Bay & District Humane Society
• Passed By-law 2022-58 to authorize a Subdivision Agreement for 1851477 ONTARIO INC.
• Authorized staff to work with David King to review the Council Code of Conduct
• Approved general accounts payable in the amount of $812,834.87

Council Meeting

Council appointed members to various municipal boards, committees, and external agencies for the 2022-2026 term. The board approved a series of financial signing authorities and an encroachment agreement for Dugas Road. Council also accepted a memo regarding the More Homes Built Faster Act to be forwarded to the Province.

• Approved $426,907.12 in general accounts payable
• Passed By-law 2022-55 authorizing an Encroachment Agreement for 118 and 120 Dugas Road
• Appointed Council members to Police, Library, Fire, Public Works, Parks, Planning, and Economic Development boards/committees
• Appointed Councillor Kelly to the District of Nipissing Social Services Administration Board (2023-2026)
• Appointed Councillor Trahan to the North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority (2023-2026)
• Appointed Councillor Champagne to the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit Board of Health (2022-2026)
• Nominated Councillor Kelly for the FONOM Board and endorsed Councillor Champagne for ROMA Zone 9 Representative
• Approved Mayor Rochefort, Deputy Mayor Rooyakkers, CAO/Treasurer Jason Trottier, and Clerk Monica Hawkins as financial signing authorities

Inaugural Meeting 2022

This is the inaugural meeting of the newly elected East Ferris Township council. The agenda includes the declaration of office for the mayor and councillors, the appointment of a deputy mayor, and inaugural addresses from elected members. No substantive policy or business decisions are listed.

• Declaration of office for mayor and councillors
• Appointment of deputy mayor
• Inaugural address from elected members

The newly elected Council for the 2022-2026 term took the Declaration of Office. Council appointed Lauren Rooyakkers as Deputy Mayor. The meeting was procedural in nature to swear in the new members.

• Appointed Councillor Lauren Rooyakkers as Deputy Mayor for the 2022-2026 term

Council Meeting

Council approved a by-law to borrow $4.8 million via amortizing debentures and authorized another application to the Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation for capital work financing. The board also approved speed limit reductions for six local roads and voted to allow the public back into council meetings starting November 15, 2022.

• Approved reduction of speed limits on Guillemette, Lavigne, MacPherson Drive, Nosbonsing Park, South Shore, and Waukegan roads
• Approved amended Boards and Committees Policy
• Passed By-law No. 2022-50 to borrow $4,800,000.00 via amortizing debentures
• Passed By-law No. 2022-51 to close and convey parts of Road Allowance and Shoreline Road Allowance
• Supported resolution No. 2022-571 regarding increased speeding fines
• Approved general accounts payable in the amount of $971,804.38
• Approved return of public attendance at Council Meetings effective November 15, 2022
• Passed By-law No. 2022-53 to authorize OILC financing and borrowing for capital works

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting with a single substantive item: approval of the design and cost estimate for the new Public Works garage. The agenda also includes routine items like adoption of the agenda, declarations of conflict of interest, and adjournment. No in-camera session is scheduled.

• Approval of the Design and Cost Estimate for the New Public Works Garage

Council approved the design of the new Public Works garage and authorized the CAO to enter into a guaranteed maximum price construction contract for $2,350,000 plus HST with Kenalex Construction Company Limited. The decision was carried unanimously by the four members present.

• Approved design of new Public Works garage (carried)
• Authorized CAO to enter $2,350,000 plus HST construction contract with Kenalex Construction Company Limited (carried)

Council Meeting

East Ferris council meets Oct. 11, 2022, with no delegations or committee reports. The main decision is third reading of By-law 2022-46 setting council remuneration. Council will also consider correspondence on OPP 2023 billing, a resolution supporting increased speeding fines, and a grant request from Les Compagnons for Canada Day 2023 bilingual activities.

• By-law 2022-46, 3rd reading: council remuneration
• OPP 2023 annual billing letter and statement
• Resolution supporting increased speeding fines (from Grey Highlands)
• Les Compagnons grant application to federal Canada en Fête program
• By-law 2022-49 confirmatory (Sept 27-Oct 11)

Council passed By-law 2022-46 establishing council member remuneration (third reading) and approved a resolution advocating for increased wages and accelerated training for early childhood educators. They also approved a partnership with Les Compagnons des Francs Loisirs for a Canada Day 2023 grant application, a $250 donation to the fire department for Halloween, and general accounts payable of $191,164.80. Mayor Rochefort was authorized to attend a conference. No substantive decisions were made on other agenda items.

• Passed By-law 2022-46 (Council Remuneration) third reading (carried)
• Approved resolution advocating for child care workforce wage increase and accelerated RECE training (carried)
• Approved partnership with Les Compagnons des Francs Loisirs for Canada Day 2023 grant application (carried)
• Approved $250 donation to East Ferris Volunteer Firefighter’s Association for Halloween (carried)
• Approved general accounts payable of $191,164.80 (carried)
• Authorized Mayor Rochefort to attend Northern Directions Conference Nov 16-18, 2022 (carried)
• Approved correspondence and information items as circulated (carried)
• Passed confirmatory by-law 2022-49 (carried)

Council Meeting

East Ferris Council meets to handle routine business including minutes, committee reports, and several by-laws. Key items include appointing Steph Amyotte as Fire Chief, a Council remuneration by-law, and closing a shoreline road allowance. Council will also consider a notice of motion on natural gas expansion and correspondence items.

• By-law 2022-45: appoint Steph Amyotte as Fire Chief and authorize employment agreement
• By-law 2022-46: Council remuneration (1st and 2nd reading)
• By-law 2022-47: close and convey Shoreline Road Allowance (Stortz/Leach)
• Notice of Motion by Mayor Rochefort on natural gas expansion to East Ferris
• Grant application for new elevator at East Ferris Community Centre

Council approved a motion directing staff to engage Enbridge for a cost-benefit analysis of connecting East Ferris to natural gas pipelines via several route options. The analysis will focus on cost per customer, number of customers, displacement of higher carbon fuels, and economic growth opportunities. Council also approved speed limit reductions on seven roads, appointed a new fire chief, and authorized an accessibility grant application for an EarlyON program.

• Approved motion to direct staff to engage Enbridge for natural gas expansion cost-benefit analysis (carried)
• Approved public consultation on speed limit reductions on Guillemette, Lavigne, MacPherson, Nosbonsing Park, South Shore, Quae Quae, and Waukegan roads (carried)
• Appointed Steph Amyotte as Fire Chief via By-law 2022-45 (carried)
• Gave first and second reading to By-law 2022-46 on council remuneration (carried)
• Approved By-law 2022-47 to close and convey part of shoreline road allowance on Trout Lake (carried)
• Directed staff to purchase an AED for the Curling Club rink (carried)
• Approved submission of Enabling Accessibility Fund application for EarlyON program accessibility improvements (carried)
• Approved accounts payable of $207,780.26 (carried)

Council Meeting

East Ferris Council meets to consider a third reading of By-law 2022-42 on managing nuisance beavers and beaver dams, and to formally approve the five-year Economic Development Strategy. The agenda also includes a delegation on the Algonquin Land Claim, committee minutes, correspondence, and a possible in-camera discussion about the vacant Fire Chief position.

• By-law 2022-42 (3rd reading) - Management of Beavers and Beaver Dams
• Approval of Five-Year Economic Development Strategy
• Delegation by Steve Horton on Algonquin Land Claim
• In-camera session re: Vacant Fire Chief Position (personal matters)
• Possible cancellation of October 11 and 25 council meetings due to advance voting

Council approved $2,213,576.06 in general accounts, a partnership with Nosbonsing Anglers and Hunters for a second boat launch and expanded parking at South Shore Boat Launch, and a five-year Economic Development Strategy. They also declared September 19, 2022 a public holiday for the National Day of Mourning for Queen Elizabeth II and cancelled the October 25 regular council meeting due to municipal elections.

• Approved $2,213,576.06 in general accounts (carried)
• Approved partnership for second boat launch, dock and expanded parking at South Shore Boat Launch with Nosbonsing Anglers and Hunters (carried)
• Approved Volunteer Recognition Policy (carried)
• Approved directing staff to prepare RFP for Community Cultural Master Plan (carried)
• Approved Five-Year Economic Development Strategy (carried)
• Approved Police Services Board initiative to send letter supporting school bus cameras (carried)
• Declared September 19, 2022 a public holiday for National Day of Mourning for Queen Elizabeth II (carried)
• Cancelled regular council meeting of October 25, 2022 due to municipal elections (carried)

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting with presentations on the 2021 draft financial statements and the Trout Lake Water Quality Study. The agenda also includes standard items like adoption of the agenda, declarations of conflict of interest, and a possible in-camera session. No decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation by Dan Longlade, Baker Tilly SNT LLP on 2021 Draft Financial Statements
• Presentation by Hutchinson Environmental and J.L. Richards on Trout Lake Water Quality Study
• Possible in-camera session

Council accepted the 2021 audited financial statements as presented by Baker Tilly SNT LLP. Presentations were made on the Trout Lake Water Quality Study, but no decisions were taken on that matter.

• Adopted the agenda for the special meeting (carried)
• Accepted 2021 financial statements as prepared by Baker Tilly SNT LLP (carried)

Council Meeting

East Ferris Council meets to hear delegations on the Trout Lake Management Plan and the Quarry Application on Lavigne Road, and to consider several by-laws including amendments to animal control and a new beaver management policy. The agenda also includes committee reports, correspondence, and a discussion on returning public attendance at council meetings.

• Delegations on Trout Lake Management Plan and Quarry Application
• By-law 2022-10 (3rd reading) amending animal control by-law 2014-19
• By-law 2022-42 (1st and 2nd reading) on management of beavers and beaver dams
• Draft policy on assumption of private roads and unassumed roads
• 13 letters of concern regarding quarry pit on Lavigne Road

Council approved $566,749.96 in accounts payable and adopted a policy on assuming unmaintained municipal roads. Third reading of a by-law was deferred to the next council. Council voted to send a letter of objection to the province regarding a quarry license application on Lavigne Road, noting it lacks authority to decide the matter.

• Approved $566,749.96 in accounts payable (carried)
• Adopted Assumption of Unmaintained Municipal Roads and Private Roadways Policy (carried)
• Deferred third reading of By-law 2022-10 to incoming council
• Gave first and second reading to Nuisance Beaver By-law 2022-42 (carried)
• Authorized staff to respond to letter about One Mile Road maintenance (carried)
• Authorized letter to province objecting to Class A quarry license on Lavigne Road (carried)
• Accepted resignations of two Economic Development Committee members (carried)
• Continued no public attendance at council meetings except for delegations (carried)

Council Meeting

East Ferris Council's regular meeting includes delegations from residents regarding a quarry application on Lavigne Road, plus a presentation from the Nipissing District Social Services Administration Board. Council will consider By-law 2022-39 to allow advance votes and reduced voting hours at Nipissing Manor, and resolutions to cancel the second July and August meetings and to apply for active transportation grants. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes, committee reports, and correspondence.

• Delegations from Michelle St-Onge and David Boland regarding the Quarry Application on Lavigne Road
• By-law No. 2022-39: advance votes and reduced hours of voting at Nipissing Manor
• Resolution to cancel 2nd Council Meeting of July and August 2022
• Resolution to submit application to NOHFC for Active Transportation
• Resolution to submit application to Ontario Trillium Foundation Capital Grant Program for Active Transportation

Council authorized staff to submit funding applications for the MacPherson Drive Link to Voyageur Cycling Route & Corbeil Recreation Hub, up to $500,000 from NOHFC and $150,000 from Ontario Trillium Foundation. They also passed a by-law for advance voting, supported Rail Safety Week, and approved a one-time cost-of-living payment to full-time staff.

• Approved funding application to NOHFC for up to $500,000 for active transportation project (carried)
• Approved funding application to Ontario Trillium Foundation for up to $150,000 for active transportation project (carried)
• Passed By-law 2022-39 for advance votes and reduced voting hours at Nipissing Manor (carried)
• Supported National Rail Safety Week September 19-25, 2022 (carried)
• Supported resolution from Township of Lucan Biddulph regarding Voluntary Russian Sanctions (carried)
• Cancelled regular meetings of July 26 and August 23, 2022 (carried)
• Directed CAO to proceed with one-time cost-of-living payment to full-time staff after UFCW consultations (carried)
• Approved accounts payable of $2,236,298.28 (carried)

Special Council Meeting

Council received a presentation from Pebble Beach Aggregate regarding a quarry licence application above the groundwater table. No decisions were made on the application. Council held a closed session to discuss a potential land acquisition (Dugas Road) and solicitor-client advice, then adjourned without further action.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (carried)
• Proceeded to in-camera session under Section 239(2) (carried)
• Adjourned in-camera session and returned to open session (carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 5:58 p.m. (carried)

Council Meeting

The Council is reviewing several by-laws, including regulations for short term rentals and the closure of a road allowance. Additional items include a surplus land request for Durrell Road and the 2021 Annual Fire Department Activity Report.

• By-law No. 2022-36: Short Term Rental regulation
• By-law No. 2022-37: Closure and conveyance of road allowance at Medeiros - Astorville Road
• Report PLAN-2022-06: Surplus land request for road allowance off Durrell Road
• Report FD-2022-04: 2021 Annual Fire Department Activity Report
• Review of the 2022 Strategic Plan Progress Report

Council passed By-law 2022-36 to license and regulate short-term rentals, and By-law 2022-37 to close and convey part of a road allowance. They also approved the annual review of the Community Safety and Well Being Plan, the 2021 Fire Department Activity Report, and the 2022 Strategic Plan Progress Report. Accounts payable of $897,339.80 were approved.

• Passed By-law 2022-36 licensing short-term rentals (carried)
• Passed By-law 2022-37 closing road allowance adjacent to 652 Astorville Road (carried)
• Approved annual review of Community Safety and Well Being Plan (carried)
• Approved 2021 Fire Department Activity Report (carried)
• Approved 2022 Strategic Plan Progress Report (carried)
• Approved accounts payable of $897,339.80 (carried)
• Approved surplus declaration for unopened road allowance between 23 and 27 Durrell (carried)
• Supported resolution from Town of Newmarket on mandatory firefighter certifications (carried)

Special Council Meeting

This is a special meeting of East Ferris Township council, held at Corbeil Park Hall. The main substantive item is correspondence regarding the vacant fire chief position. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including adoption of the agenda, declarations of conflict of interest, a possible in-camera session, and adjournment.

• Discussion of vacant fire chief position
• Possible in-camera session
• Adoption of agenda
• Declarations of conflict of interest

Council reviewed recruitment options for the vacant Fire Chief position and directed the CAO to proceed with filling it. The process will begin with an internal advertisement, and if no suitable candidate is found, the position will be advertised externally. The decision was made following an in-camera session.

• Adopted the agenda for the special meeting (carried)
• Proceeded to in-camera session to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual (carried)
• Adjourned in-camera session and returned to regular session (carried)
• Directed CAO to fill vacant Fire Chief position, starting with internal advertisement, then external if needed (carried)

Council Meeting

East Ferris Council will consider several by-laws, including an agreement with NOHFC for Medical Centre funding, road closures and conveyances, and amended fire services fees. They will also hear a presentation on the 2022 Tradeshow and a report on municipal election accessibility. The meeting includes routine approvals of minutes, accounts, and correspondence, plus an in-camera session on the CAO performance review.

• By-law 2022-30: Agreement with NOHFC for Medical Centre funding
• By-law 2022-31: Close and convey road allowance adjacent to 106 Cedar Bay Road (Steve Bon)
• By-law 2022-32: Close and convey road allowance adjacent to 52 Mullins Lane (Donna Couch)
• By-law 2022-33: Close and convey all road allowances on Plan M-180 (Bur Oak Resources, Derland Road)
• By-law 2022-34: Amend fees for Fire Services under By-law 2019-22

Council approved a salary adjustment for the CAO/Treasurer to $170,000 and increased the vehicle allowance to $7,500 plus 2% annual increase, citing excellent performance and comparative compensation. Council also accepted the Fire Chief's resignation effective July 15, 2022. Several by-laws were passed, including agreements for NOHFC funding for the Medical Centre and road closures. Council approved a $1,000 donation to a Ukrainian family welcomed to the municipality.

• Approved CAO salary adjustment to $170,000 and vehicle allowance increase to $7,500 + 2% annual (carried)
• Accepted Fire Chief's resignation effective July 15, 2022 (carried)
• Passed By-law 2022-30 authorizing NOHFC funding agreement for Medical Centre (carried)
• Passed By-law 2022-31 closing and conveying road allowance adjacent to 106 Cedar Bay Road (carried)
• Passed By-law 2022-32 closing and conveying road allowance adjacent to 52 Mullins Lane (carried)
• Passed By-law 2022-33 closing and conveying road allowances on Plan M-180 (carried)
• Passed By-law 2022-34 amending Fire Services fees schedule (carried)
• Approved $1,000 donation to Ukrainian family via Go Fund Me (carried)

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting focuses on evaluating and awarding several public works tenders for granular materials, shoulder paving, single surface treatment, winter sand, and patch paving. Council will also hold an in-camera session to discuss land acquisition and consider a resolution proclaiming the 50th anniversary of the local conservation authority.

• Tender EF 2022-03: Granular Materials
• Tender EF-2022-04: Lake Nosbonsing Road Shoulder Paving
• Tender EF-2022-08: Single Surface Treatment
• RFQ EF-2022-06: Winter Sand
• In-camera session under Section 239(2)(c) for land acquisition

East Ferris Council approved five public works tenders for the 2022 construction season, including granular materials, shoulder paving, surface treatment, winter sand, and patch paving. All motions were carried unanimously. Council also proclaimed May as North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority 50th Anniversary Celebration Month and held an in-camera session on land acquisition.

• Awarded tender EF 2022-03 for granular materials to Pioneer Construction Inc. for $195,907.53 (carried)
• Awarded tender EF 2022-04 for Lake Nosbonsing Road shoulder paving to Pioneer Construction Inc. for $609,707.50 (carried)
• Awarded tender EF 2022-05 for single surface treatment to Duncor Entreprise Inc. for $481,129.93 (carried)
• Awarded RFQ EF-2022-06 for winter sand to Miller Paving Northern for $48,770.80 (carried)
• Awarded tender 2022-07 for patch paving to Miller Paving Northern for $111,812.39 (carried)
• Proclaimed May as North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority 50th Anniversary Celebration Month (carried)
• Proceeded to in-camera session under Section 239(2)(c) for land acquisition (carried)

Council Meeting

East Ferris Council is meeting to adopt the 2022 tax ratios and budget by-laws, hear a delegation from Seniors Villa of East Ferris about surplus land at the end of Derland Road, and consider a joint tender for dust control and road stabilization materials. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, committee reports, and correspondence.

• By-law 2022-27 to set 2022 tax ratios
• By-law 2022-28 to adopt 2022 budget and tax rates
• Delegation from Seniors Villa of East Ferris re: surplus land at end of Derland Road
• Report R-2022-03: joint tender with Bonfield for dust control and road stabilization materials (RFQ-EF-2022-01)
• In-camera session for personal matters, land acquisition/disposition, and confidential info re: Internet and Cassellholme

Council adopted the 2022 tax ratios and tax rates by-laws, setting the municipal tax levy for the year. It also approved a $134,381.23 contract for dust control and road stabilization, and approved the closure and sale of a shoreline road allowance to Yves and Melissa Fortin. Several other routine items were approved, including accounts payable of $1,043,546.05 and support for a resolution on floating accommodations.

• Adopted By-law 2022-27 setting 2022 tax ratios
• Adopted By-law 2022-28 adopting 2022 tax rates and estimates
• Approved $134,381.23 dust control contract to Pollard Hwy Products
• Approved closure and sale of shoreline road allowance at 705 Hemlock Island to Yves and Melissa Fortin
• Approved exploring partnership with FISH TV for Lake Nosbonsing episode
• Approved exploring summer events (youth dance party, trivia nights, movie nights)
• Approved accounts payable of $1,043,546.05
• Supported Lake of Bays resolution on floating accommodations

Special Council Meeting

This is a special meeting of East Ferris Township Council, held May 18, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the East Ferris Community Centre. The main agenda item is correspondence and information regarding the 2022 Municipal Operating Budget. The meeting also includes an in-camera (closed) session, with a possible resolution following it, plus standard items like adoption of the agenda and declarations of conflict of interest.

• 2022 Municipal Operating Budget discussion
• In-camera (closed) session
• Possible resolution from in-camera session
• Adoption of agenda
• Declarations of conflict of interest

Council approved the 2022 Capital Budget of $9,997,389 and the 2022 Operating Budget of $8,374,839, which includes a tax levy increase of $118,513 (2%). The Treasurer was authorized to apply for long-term financing up to $6.2 million from Infrastructure Ontario and RBC. The budget by-law will be brought forward to the May 24, 2022 Council meeting.

• Approved 2022 Capital Budget of $9,997,389
• Authorized Treasurer to apply for long-term financing up to $6.2M from Infrastructure Ontario and RBC
• Adopted 2022 Operating Budget of $8,374,839 with 2% tax levy increase
• Directed staff to bring budget by-law to May 24, 2022 Council meeting

Special Council Meeting

East Ferris Township Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the 2022 Capital Budget and the 2022 Municipal Operating Budget. The agenda also includes an in-camera session, with a possible resolution following it. No decisions are listed on the agenda itself; the meeting is primarily for discussion and review.

• 2022 Capital Budget discussion
• 2022 Municipal Operating Budget discussion
• In-camera session
• Resolution as a result of in-camera session (if any)

The special council meeting on May 17, 2022, was dedicated to presenting the 2022 Capital and Operating Budgets for various departments, including Public Works, Facilities & Recreation, General Government, Fire, Planning & Economic Development, and Community Emergency Measures. No formal decisions were made on the budgets; the presentations were informational. The meeting adjourned without any substantive votes or resolutions beyond adopting the agenda.

• Adopted the agenda for the special meeting (carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 1:51 p.m. (carried)

Special Council Meeting

Council authorized spending up to $1,000,000 for three new or fairly new tandem plow trucks and $150,000 for two used ones, exempting purchases from procurement rules due to urgent need after the March 5 fire. They also approved up to $461,000 for a new loader and backhoe, and directed Kenalex Construction to design a new Public Works garage. The Short Term Rental By-law No. 2022-23 was passed with modified fees. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved purchase of 3 new tandem plow trucks (upset cost $1,000,000) and 2 used trucks ($150,000), exempt from procurement by-law (carried)
• Approved purchase of new loader and backhoe (upset cost $461,000), exempt from procurement by-law (carried)
• Authorized engaging Kenalex Construction for design and steel package for new Public Works garage, exempt from procurement by-law (carried)
• Passed By-law No. 2022-23 for short-term rental licensing with modified fees (carried)

Council Meeting

East Ferris Council will hold its regular meeting on April 26, 2022, at Corbeil Park Hall. The agenda includes first and second reading of a by-law to license and regulate short-term rentals, a road allowance closure and land swap request for 591 South Shore Road, and several other by-laws. The meeting also includes committee reports, correspondence, and potential in-camera sessions.

• By-law 2022-23 (1st/2nd reading) to license and regulate short-term rentals
• Report PLAN-2022-05: Road allowance closure and land swap request from Anthony Rota for 591 South Shore Road
• By-law 2022-22 (1st/2nd/3rd reading) to delegate authority to CAO/Treasurer during 'lame duck' period
• By-law 2022-24 (1st/2nd/3rd reading) to appoint a Compliance Audit Committee
• In-camera sessions on solicitor-client privilege (OLT-Jeff Staples) and personal matters (Algonquin Land Claims)

Council approved a land swap with Anthony Rota to close and transfer a municipal road allowance in exchange for lands shown in the report. They also gave first and second reading to the Short Term Rental By-law, with further review before third reading. Several other by-laws were passed, including one to delegate authority during the lame duck period and one to appoint a Compliance Audit Committee. Council also approved accounts payable of $651,840.68 and supported resolutions on firefighter certification and Ukraine.

• Approved land swap with Anthony Rota for road allowance closure (carried)
• Gave 1st and 2nd reading to Short Term Rental By-law 2022-23 (carried)
• Passed By-law 2022-22 delegating authority to CAO/Treasurer during lame duck period (carried)
• Passed By-law 2022-24 appointing Compliance Audit Committee (carried)
• Approved accounts payable of $651,840.68 (carried)
• Supported resolution from South Huron on Firefighter Certification (carried)
• Supported resolution from Town of Mono calling for federal support to Ukraine (carried)
• Passed By-law 2022-26 executing Minutes of Settlement with Jeff Staples (carried)

Council Meeting

East Ferris Council is meeting to consider several reports and by-laws. Key items include a public consultation report on a proposed short-term rental by-law, a joint road needs study with Powassan and Chisholm, and policies related to the 2022 municipal election. Council will also give three readings to by-laws amending zoning for specific properties and a lease for a pharmacy at the medical centre.

• Report PLAN-2022-03: Short-term rental by-law public consultation
• Report R-2022-02: Joint Road Needs Study with Powassan and Chisholm (RFQ 2022-01)
• By-law 2022-18: Amend By-law 2021-60 (Perron properties, Village Road)
• By-law 2022-19: Amend By-law 2021-60 (Brunette, Hwy 94)
• By-law 2022-20: Lease agreement for pharmacy at Medical Centre

Council awarded a contract for a Road Needs Study to Golder Associates Ltd. for $35,855 plus HST, with costs shared equally among East Ferris, Powassan, and Chisholm. They also approved the 2022 Municipal Elections Use of Corporate Resources Policy, authorized a by-law for the CAO's authority during the lame duck period, and passed three by-laws including a pharmacy lease at the Medical Centre. A draft short-term rental by-law will be circulated for comments from April 1-15 and brought to Council on April 26.

• Awarded Road Needs Study to Golder Associates Ltd. for $35,855 plus HST (2022-90)
• Approved 2022 Municipal Elections Use of Corporate Resources Policy (2022-91)
• Authorized by-law to delegate authority to CAO from Aug 19 to Nov 15, 2022 (2022-92)
• Passed By-law 2022-18 amending Perron properties - Village Road
• Passed By-law 2022-19 amending Brunette - Hwy 94
• Passed By-law 2022-20 authorizing pharmacy lease at East Ferris Medical Centre
• Approved funding application for MacPherson Drive Link to Voyageur Cycle Route (2022-97)
• Approved accounts payable of $468,191.17 (2022-98)

Council Meeting

East Ferris Council is holding its regular meeting with several by-laws up for three readings, including agreements for fire protection services and the Northern Ontario Resources Development Support Fund, plus a shoreline road allowance closure. Council will also hear a notice of motion from Councillor Champagne regarding the North Bay French River Algonquins, and discuss returning to in-person meetings. Most committee reports are deferred, and several correspondence items are for approval.

• By-law 2022-12: Fire protection and response services agreement with Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry
• By-law 2022-13: Agreement with Minister for Northern Ontario Resources Development Support Fund
• By-law 2022-14: Close and convey part of original shoreline road allowance on Hemlock Island (Robert Chartrand)
• Notice of motion by Councillor Champagne re North Bay French River Algonquins
• Request from Joanne Boulerice for noise by-law exemption for outdoor wedding July 22-24, 2022

Council Meeting

East Ferris Council is holding its regular meeting on February 8, 2022. The agenda includes a first and second reading of a by-law to amend the animal control by-law, a report on municipal election procedures, and a referred report on climate change action items. Several committee reports and correspondence items are also listed for information.

• By-Law No. 2022-10 (1st and 2nd reading) to amend Animal Control By-law 2014-19
• Report No. Clerk-2022-01 on 2022 Municipal Election Procedures
• Report No. PLAN-2022-01 on MECP Climate Change Action Items (referred from Jan 25 meeting)
• Resolution to allow applications for minor variances and zoning by-law amendments
• Resolution regarding 2022 East Ferris Trade Show (Karen Jones Consulting Inc.)

Council approved extending the Nosbonsing Curling Club season to end of April 2022 and authorized staff to apply for the 2022 ParticipACTION Community Better Challenge grant. They also gave first and second reading to a by-law amending the animal control by-law, with public consultation planned. Approved accounts payable totaling $580,801.28 and engaged Karen Jones Consulting Inc. for the 2022 Tradeshow.

• Approved curling season extension to end of April 2022 (carried)
• Approved ParticipACTION Community Better Challenge grant application (carried)
• Gave first and second reading to By-law 2022-10 amending animal control by-law (carried)
• Approved accounts payable of $580,801.28 (carried)
• Engaged Karen Jones Consulting Inc. for 2022 Tradeshow (carried)
• Approved resolution allowing zoning amendments and minor variances before 2-year moratorium (carried)
• Approved municipal election procedures for information and posting (carried)
• Approved minutes of January 25 and 27, 2022 (carried)

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting with a brief agenda. The main item is a move into a closed (in-camera) session under the Municipal Act to discuss a human resources matter involving an identifiable individual. No correspondence or other business is listed, and the meeting is expected to adjourn after any resulting resolution.

• In-camera session under Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 for a human resources matter
• No correspondence or information items for this session
• Possible resolution arising from the closed session

Council held a special meeting and, after an in-camera session, approved Report No. CAO-2022-01, which includes a staff reorganization and the creation of a Director of Community Services position at Grade Level 11. The meeting also included public announcements about an upcoming ice sculpture event and limited hours at the Fitness Centre. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted the agenda for the special meeting (carried)
• Approved staff reorganization as per Report No. CAO-2022-01 (carried)
• Approved creation of Director of Community Services position at Grade Level 11 (carried)

Council Meeting

East Ferris Council is meeting to consider entering into Automatic Aid and Extrication Aid agreements with Chisholm Township, which would be authorized by by-laws 2022-07 and 2022-08. The agenda also includes a report on climate change action items from the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, and resolutions to support the City of North Bay's ownership of Cassellholme and to remove the Centennial Celebration Committee from the agenda template. Several committee minutes and a confirmatory by-law are also on the agenda.

• By-law 2022-07: Automatic Aid Agreement with Chisholm Township
• By-law 2022-08: Heavy Extrication Service Agreement with Chisholm Township
• Report PLAN-2022-01: MECP climate change action items budget considerations
• Resolution supporting City of North Bay taking ownership of Cassellholme
• By-law 2022-06: Amending Committee of Adjustment appointments

Council approved the closure and sale of the original shoreline road allowance abutting 52 Mullins Lane to Donna Couch, following the Planning Advisory Committee's recommendation. Council also entered into automatic aid and extrication agreements with the Township of Chisholm Fire Department, passed related by-laws, and approved accounts payable totaling $1,039,438.80. A report on planning matters was deferred to the next meeting.

• Approved closure and purchase of shoreline road allowance at 52 Mullins Lane (carried)
• Approved Automatic Aid Agreement with Township of Chisholm (carried)
• Approved Extrication Aid Agreement with Township of Chisholm (carried)
• Passed By-law 2022-06 amending Committee of Adjustment by-law (carried)
• Passed By-law 2022-07 for Automatic Aid Agreement (carried)
• Passed By-law 2022-08 for Heavy Extrication Service Agreement (carried)
• Approved accounts payable of $1,039,438.80 (carried)
• Dissolved East Ferris Centennial Celebration Committee (carried)

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting with a short agenda. Council will adopt the agenda, disclose any pecuniary interests, and receive correspondence including recreation minutes from December 17, 2021, and a recommendation on the Active Transportation Plan with schedules from 2023 to 2041. No in-camera session is scheduled. The meeting is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being the Active Transportation Plan recommendation.

• Recreation Minutes, December 17th, 2021
• Recommendation - Active Transportation Plan
• AT Final Draft - Dec 9 2021
• AT Plan Schedule A - 2023 to 2041
• AT Plan Schedule B - 2023

Council approved the Draft Active Transportation Plan as presented by the Recreation, Parks and Culture Committee, with required changes and Council's comments. The plan was presented by staff and a consultant. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and adjourned at 5:41 p.m.

• Approved Active Transportation Plan with edits (carried)
• Adopted meeting agenda (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:41 p.m. (carried)

Council Meeting

East Ferris Council is meeting to consider several by-laws, including the third reading of the comprehensive zoning by-law (2021-60), which would update zoning rules across the municipality. They will also vote on interim tax rates, temporary borrowing, a paving agreement for Lake Nosbonsing Road, and amended public works fees. The agenda includes a fire department report on COVID-19/Omicron service impacts and various correspondence items.

• 3rd reading of By-law 2021-60, Comprehensive Zoning By-law
• By-law 2022-02: interim tax rates for 2022
• By-law 2022-01: temporary borrowing for 2022 expenditures
• By-law 2022-03: agreement with FedNor for paved walkway/cycle lane on Lake Nosbonsing Road
• By-law 2022-04: amended Public Works fees and charges

Council gave third reading to the Comprehensive Zoning By-law (2021-60) and passed several 2022 by-laws, including interim tax rates and temporary borrowing. It also approved a resolution urging Ontario to lower daycare fees to $10/day and supported expanding NOSM's capacity. Accounts payable of $1,498,420.31 were approved.

• Approved third reading of Comprehensive Zoning By-law 2021-60
• Passed By-law 2022-01 for temporary borrowing in 2022
• Passed By-law 2022-02 for interim tax rates for 2022
• Passed By-law 2022-03 for agreement with FedNor for walkway/cycle lane on Lake Nosbonsing Road
• Passed By-law 2022-04 amending fees under By-law 2019-22
• Approved resolution urging Ontario to lower daycare fees to $10/day
• Approved resolution requesting expansion of NOSM capacity
• Approved accounts payable of $1,498,420.31