East Ferris Township public meetings in 2024
29 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Council Meeting
East Ferris Township Council will meet to discuss the 2024 progress report for the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss staff performance reviews.
- Review of 2023-2026 Strategic Plan - 2024 Progress Report
- In-camera session regarding staff performance reviews
Council Meeting
Council will consider a by-law authorizing an agreement with the Ontario Provincial Police for Primary Public Safety Answering Point services. A delegation will present a proposal for a family playground on municipal property at Astor Street South. Council will also review and potentially approve a revised municipal travel expense policy.
- By-law No. 2024-45: agreement with OPP for Primary Public Safety Answering Point services
- Delegation from Erin Plourde, Micah Plourde, and Ursula Tkacz regarding a family playground on Astor Street South
- Report No. CAO-2024-01: review of Municipal Travel Expense Policy with draft policy revision
- Resolution: street signs on Highway 94 for Oakridge Drive
- Accounts payable approval
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment holds a public hearing on consent application B-2024-37 to add a portion of 1852 Corbeil Road to the adjacent property at 1808 Corbeil Road. No new lots are proposed. The committee will also discuss cancelling the December meeting and rescheduling the January meeting.
- Public hearing for consent application B-2024-37 at 1852 Corbeil Road for lot addition to 1808 Corbeil Road
- Proposal to cancel the December 2024 meeting
- Proposal to reschedule the January 2025 meeting
Council Meeting
Council will vote on By-law 2024-43 to authorize a service agreement with Bell Canada for Next Generation 9-1-1 service. Also on the agenda are resolutions to request delegation at the 2025 ROMA Conference and to apply for Skills Development Fund capital stream funding for a fire hall and training facility. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes, accounts payable, and various correspondence items.
- By-law 2024-43: authorize Next Generation 9-1-1 service agreement with Bell Canada
- Resolution: request delegation at 2025 ROMA Conference (deadline Nov 27)
- Resolution: apply for Skills Development Fund capital stream for fire hall/training facility
- Correspondence from Leamington on OPP detachment billing increases
- Correspondence from Nairn and Hyman opposing transport of radioactive material from Beaucage Mine
Council Meeting
Council will hear a delegation from Food Cycle Science on residential food waste diversion solutions. A report on a Septic Inspection Program strategic plan will be considered. A notice of motion proposes reclassifying Highway 94 from a secondary to a primary cycling route. Council will also go in camera to discuss the Algonquin Land Claim.
- Delegation from Food Cycle Science on residential food waste diversion solutions
- COMM-2024-05: Septic Inspection Program strategic plan initiative
- Notice of Motion to reclassify Highway 94 as a primary cycling route
- Correspondence on 2025 Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund allocation
- In camera session under Section 239(2)(h) regarding Algonquin Land Claim
Council Meeting
The East Ferris Council will discuss the Cassellholme Redevelopment and Capital Levy Plan. The body is also deciding on three by-laws regarding procedural changes and road closures, as well as a subdivision application for One Mile Road.
- By-law No. 2024-39: Closure and conveyance of shoreline road allowance at Big Moose Road
- By-law No. 2024-40: Closure and conveyance of shoreline road allowance at 73 South Shore Road and 130 Pargeter Drive
- Draft Plan of Subdivision Application No. SB-2024-01 for One Mile Road
- By-law No. 2024-38: Amendment to Procedural By-law to add June to summer session
- Delegation from Cassellholme regarding redevelopment and Capital Levy Plan
Committee of Adjustment
The East Ferris Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing regarding a consent application for 337 Johnson Road. The committee is discussing the creation of one new lot for residential purposes.
- Public hearing for application B-2024-36 (Mike Beaulieu and Kelly Kerr Beaulieu) to create one new residential lot at 337 Johnson Road
Special Council Meeting
The council will adopt the agenda, record any conflict‑of‑interest declarations, and review economic‑development materials, including the 2022 Economic Development Strategy and the 2023 Strategic Plan. No in‑camera items are scheduled, and the meeting will conclude with adjournment.
- Adoption of the agenda
- Declarations of conflict of interest
- Review of Economic Development Info Report (COMM-2024-02)
- Review of 2022 Economic Development Strategy (Appendix A)
- Review of 2023 Strategic Plan
Council Meeting
The East Ferris Township Council will review reports on economic development and provincial planning. The body is also discussing a land purchase request and upgrades to the fire paging system.
- Robitaille Land Purchase Request for South Bay Lane
- Request to amend Short Term Rentals By-law to allow treehouse rentals
- Fire Chief report on Paging System Upgrades
- Flag raising request from Ashley Patey for Every Child Matters
- Economic Development Information Report (COMM-2024-02)
Council Meeting
The East Ferris Council will meet on September 10, 2024, to approve a quote for shoulder granular sealing and consider a motion regarding the East Ferris Public Library's staffing and viability. The meeting includes a delegation regarding road upgrades and a request to raise a flag for Every Child Matters.
- Granular Sealing Quote for Active Transportation
- Delegation regarding Eglington Road South upgrades
- Flag Raising Request for Every Child Matters
- Notice of Motion regarding Library staffing
- By-law appointing Municipal Law Enforcement Officer
Council Meeting
The Council will hear presentations regarding the municipal property assessment and tax system. Additionally, a delegation will discuss the elevator at the East Ferris Community Centre.
- Presentation by MPAC regarding property assessment and the tax system
- Delegation regarding the East Ferris Community Centre elevator
- Notice of Motion from Councillor Trahan regarding community events
- Bench donation from Dianne and Doug Armatage
Council Meeting
The East Ferris Township Council will consider four by-laws covering an economic development intern, a procedural update, a Canada Community-Building Fund agreement, and an OPP lease at 1990 Corbeil Road. The agenda also lists a Bell Canada delegation on high-speed internet, a report on Astorville Fire Hall renovations, and several regional correspondence items. The meeting is primarily administrative, with no public hearings or major policy votes scheduled.
- By-law 2024-25: Agreement with FEDNOR for an economic development intern
- By-law 2024-27: Funding agreement for the Canada Community-Building Fund (2024-2034)
- By-law 2024-28: Lease of 1990 Corbeil Road to the Ontario Ministry of Infrastructure for OPP use
- By-law 2024-26: Amendment to the council procedural by-law regarding member announcements
- Delegation from Bell Canada on the East Ferris high-speed internet project
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will consider a minor variance application regarding property at 130 Pargeter Drive and 73 South Shore Road. The applicant seeks to reduce sideyard setbacks for a dock and construct a boathouse with specific dimensions.
- Variance for reduced dock sideyard setbacks (0m easterly and 0.9m westerly)
- Variance for boathouse setback of 1.2m instead of the required 4.5m
- Variance for boathouse floor area of 50.2 m2 instead of the permitted 45 m2
Council Meeting
The East Ferris Township Council will review and vote on a resolution to cancel its second meetings in July and August, which would adjust the regular meeting schedule for residents. Council members will also consider an amendment to Procedural By-law No. 2023-55 to permit announcements from councilors during sessions, alongside the third reading of Confirmatory By-law No. 2024-24. The agenda includes two public delegations regarding the upcoming East Ferris Tradeshow and local foster care needs, along with routine correspondence and accounts payable approvals.
- Resolution to cancel second council meetings in July and August per Procedural By-law No. 2023-55
- Amendment to Procedural By-law No. 2023-55 allowing council members to make announcements during sessions
- Third reading of Confirmatory By-law No. 2024-24
- Public delegation from Shannon MacCarthy (Bay Events) on the 2024 East Ferris Tradeshow
- Public delegation from Jennifer Rokos (Children's Aid Society of Nipissing and Parry Sound) regarding local foster care recruitment
Council Meeting
The Council will review a by-law regarding a land conveyance for part of Lot 19 Concession 6. The meeting also includes a report on Shoreline Road Allowance at 130 Pargeter Drive and 73 South Shore Road.
- By-law No. 2024-22: Conveyance of part of Lot 19 Concession 6
- Shoreline Road Allowance: 130 Pargeter Drive and 73 South Shore Road
- Notice of Motion: Amend Flag Raising Policy
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will review several applications regarding zoning variances and land consents. These include requests for garage additions, boat house expansions, water setbacks, and the creation of multiple new lots.
- Garage addition variance at 770 Ouellette Road
- Boat house floor area increase at 953 South Shore Road
- Water setback reductions at 34 Marina Road
- Creation of 3 new lots at 644 Derland Road
- Creation of 13 new lots near Corbeil and Bertha Road
Council Meeting
Council will review several tender evaluations for public works, including dust control and road materials. The meeting includes votes on by-laws for an automatic aid agreement with Callander and a municipal land update. Additionally, the Nosbonsing Curling Club will present its capital improvement plans.
- By-law No. 2024-20: Agreement with Infrastructure Canada for Active Transportation Fund
- By-law No. 2024-15: Automatic Aid Agreement with Callander
- Tender evaluations for dust control, winter sand, and granular materials
- Presentation by Nosbonsing Curling Club regarding capital improvement plans
- Notice of motion for a Flag Policy Amendment
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing regarding application A-2024-04 for 789 Highway 94. The committee will also review the minutes from the March 20, 2024 meeting. Additionally, the May meeting date has been changed to May 22, 2024.
- Public hearing for application A-2024-04 at 789 Highway 94
- Acceptance of March 20, 2024 meeting minutes
Council Meeting
The Council will review several by-laws including the 2024 budget estimates and tax rates. Discussion includes a culvert reline report for Lake Nosbonsing Road and an automatic aid agreement with Callander.
- By-law No. 2024-15: Automatic Aid Agreement with Callander
- By-law No. 2024-16: 2024 budget estimates and tax rates
- By-law No. 2024-17: Closure and conveyance of shoreline road allowance at Hemlock Island Trout Lake
- Report R-2024-04: Lake Nosbonsing Road Culvert Reline
- Flag raising requests for June 2024
Special Council Meeting
Council will review operating and capital budgets for various municipal departments, including Fire and Emergency Services and Building Services. The meeting also includes a review of the 2024 budget summary and its effect on ratepayers. The session concludes with budget approval deliberations.
- Fire and Emergency Services capital and operating budgets
- Building Services operating budget
- By-law Enforcement Services operating budget
- Planning and Economic Development operating budget
- Proposed 2024 tax levy increase and effect on ratepayers
Special Council Meeting
The East Ferris Township Council will receive information regarding several budget-related items during this special meeting. This includes presentations on the public library operating budget, the 2024 budget summary, and capital and operating budgets for public works and recreation.
- East Ferris Public Library Operating Budget presentation
- 2024 Budget Summary introductory remarks
- Public Works and Environmental Services Capital and Operating Budget review
- Facilities and Recreation Capital and Operating Budget review
Council Meeting
The Council will review reports regarding the Blue Box program transition and active transportation trails at Trout Lake. Additionally, they will consider a by-law for a communication services agreement with North Bay Regional Health Centre.
- By-law No. 2024-13: Agreement with NBRHC for fire and emergency services communication
- Report R-2024-01: Blue Box Transition Updates
- Report R-2024-02: Blue Box Transition - Opting Out or In
- Report R-2024-03: Trout Lake Active Transportation Trail (MacPherson Drive and Centennial Crescent)
- Request to raise the Pride Flag for June 2024
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will review several applications regarding land use. These include requests for new residential lots and minor variances for building setbacks and property frontage.
- Minor variance for seasonal room and deck at 4 MacDonald Terrace
- Consent to create two new residential lots at 837 Lake Nosbonsing Road
- Variance for reduced frontage at 837 Lake Nosbonsing Road
- Consent to create one new lot at 1750 Corbeil Road
- Consent to create one new residential lot at 845 Corbeil Road
Council Meeting
The Council will review a request to remove a restrictive covenant for 789 and 799 Highway 94. Additionally, the meeting includes several by-law readings regarding procedural rules and the repeal of a shared services agreement with Chisholm.
- Delegation: Request to remove restrictive covenant at 789 and 799 Highway 94
- By-law No. 2023-55: Procedural By-law (3rd Reading)
- By-law No. 2024-11: Repeal of By-law No. 2021-61 regarding shared by-law enforcement with Chisholm
- By-law No. 2024-12: Confirmatory By-law
Council Meeting
The Council will consider several by-laws, including the appointment of a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer. Discussions include an update on the municipal assumption of land at 277 Astorville Road and presentations from local organizations.
- By-law No. 2024-08: Appointment of Municipal Law Enforcement Officer Michael Bechard
- By-law No. 2024-09: Closure and conveyance of road allowance adjacent to 23 and 27 Durrell Road
- Verbal Report: Update regarding municipal assumption of land at 277 Astorville Road
- Delegation: Five Year Motor Vehicle Collision Report by Inspector William McMullen, OPP
- Delegation: Capital Investment Plans presentation by Nosbonsing Curling Club
Committee of Adjustment
The East Ferris Township Committee of Adjustment will hold public hearings on four land-division requests that could alter property boundaries and affect local residential development. Applicants seek consent to create three new lots near Corbeil Road and Lavigne Road, one lot at 8 Cedar Bay Road, and a lot addition for a property at 244 Groulx Road. The agenda contains no other substantive business or ratepayer delegations.
- B-2024-01 to B-2024-03: Request for three new residential lots at Corbeil Road/Lavigne Road
- B-2024-04: Request for one new residential lot at 8 Cedar Bay Road
- B-2024-05: Request for a lot addition to the adjacent property at 214 Groulx Road
- Review of January 17, 2024 meeting minutes
Council Meeting
The Council is reviewing several by-laws regarding 2024 tax ratios and building service fees. The meeting includes presentations on the Trout Lake Water Quality Study and shoreline road allowance survey results.
- By-law No. 2024-04: 2024 Tax Ratios
- By-law No. 2024-05: Amendment to Building Services fees (Schedule G)
- Trout Lake Water Quality Study presentation
- Shoreline road allowance survey results presentation
- 2023 Annual Fire Department Activity Report
Committee of Adjustment
The East Ferris Township Committee of Adjustment will review two land-use requests during this session. One applicant seeks a minor variance to reduce a required side yard setback from eight meters to 3.02 meters for a home addition at 25 Highway 94. A second application proposes creating one new residential lot measuring approximately 2.43 hectares with 90 metres of frontage at 1276 Centennial Crescent. The committee will also review previous meeting minutes and discuss a proposed date change for the May 2024 session.
- Public hearing A-2023-11: Minor variance request at 25 Highway 94 to reduce side yard setback from 8 meters to 3.02 meters for a home addition
- Public hearing B-2023-26: Consent application at 1276 Centennial Crescent to create one new residential lot (~2.43 ha, 90 m frontage)
- Review of Committee minutes from October 18, 2023
- Discussion on a proposed change to the May 2024 meeting date
Special Council Meeting
The Council will review several by-laws including interim tax rates for 2024 and temporary borrowing authorizations. They will also consider an agreement with the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation regarding active transportation and receive a report on the Trout Lake Water Quality Study.
- By-law No. 2024-01: Interim Tax Rates for 2024
- By-law No. 2024-02: Temporary borrowing to meet current expenditures through December 31, 2024
- By-law No. 2024-03: Agreement with NOHFC for Active Transportation funding
- Report No. PLAN-2023-08: Trout Lake Water Quality Study