East Ferris Township public meetings in 2025

Council Meeting

Council will consider the third reading of a fees and charges bylaw, authorize an agreement with the Minister of Sport, and discuss the appointment of an Integrity Commissioner. Council will also go in camera to discuss the potential sale of a surplus pumper truck. Delegations include the East Ferris Horticultural Society year in review.

• By-Law 2025-50 (3rd reading): Establish fees for information, services, activities, and use of municipal property
• By-Law 2025-54 (1st, 2nd, 3rd readings): Authorize agreement with the Minister of Sport (grant/TPA)
• Report Clerk-2025-04: Appointment of an Integrity Commissioner
• In-camera session under Section 239(2)(k): Potential sale and negotiations of surplus pumper truck
• Delegation: East Ferris Horticultural Society – Year in Review

The council adopted its agenda and approved the minutes from the November 25 meeting. It passed resolutions on the emergency operations centre agreement, a temporary use by‑law for a model home, and appointed David Boghosian as Integrity Commissioner. It also approved two by‑laws (fees for services and an agreement with the province) and authorized $400,810.35 in accounts payable.

• Adopted agenda (carried)
• Approved November 25 minutes (carried)
• Resolved emergency operations centre agreement remains in place (carried)
• Approved temporary use by‑law for model home at Centennial Crescent and Hwy 17 (carried)
• Appointed David Boghosian as Integrity Commissioner (carried)
• Approved By‑Law No. 2025‑50 establishing fees for information, services, activities and property use (carried)
• Approved By‑Law No. 2025‑54 authorizing agreement with His Majesty the King in Right of Ontario for sport (carried)
• Approved accounts payable of $400,810.35 (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is considering one application (B-2025-12) for a consent to allow the creation of one new lot at 362 Derland Road. No other business or public delegations are scheduled.

• Public hearing on B-2025-12: Paul Goodridge (agent) for Alysha Way – consent to create one new lot at 362 Derland Road, Corbeil

The Committee of Adjustment held a public hearing for consent application B-2025-12 to sever one new lot at 362 Derland Road, Corbeil. No public comments were received. The committee approved the consent, subject to eight standard conditions such as payment of fees and submission of surveys.

• Adopted agenda (2025-40) – carried
• Adopted minutes of Oct. 15, 2025 meeting (2025-41) – carried
• Approved consent to create one new lot at 362 Derland Road, conditional on listed requirements – carried
• Adjourned meeting at 5:25 p.m. – carried

Planning Advisory Committee

The Planning Advisory Committee will consider a request to authorize a Temporary Use By-law for a model home and accessory office at 0 Centennial Crescent. The applicant proposes a well and septic system to support the temporary use.

• Public hearing for TEMP-2025-01 at 0 Centennial Crescent
• Consideration of Draft By-law No. 2025-XX for temporary use
• Approval of Planning Minutes from May 21st, 2025

The Planning Advisory Committee adopted its agenda and the minutes from the May 21, 2025 meeting. It reviewed a Temporary Use By-law application for a model home and accessory office at 0 Centennial Crescent (corner of Centennial Crescent and Hwy 17) and recommended the bylaw for approval. The committee then adjourned.

• Adopted agenda (motion carried)
• Adopted minutes of May 21, 2025 meeting (motion carried)
• Recommended approval of Temporary Use By-law for model home at 0 Centennial Crescent (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:16 p.m. (motion carried)

Council Meeting

East Ferris Township Council will meet to approve the confirmatory by-law for the November 13th to 25th period and review a report on freight containers on residential lots. The meeting includes committee reports and correspondence regarding the North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority draft budget and the Ontario Consolidation Proposal.

• Approval of By-law No. 2025-53 (Confirmatory)
• Report on Freight Containers on Residential Lots
• Public Works Committee Minutes
• Conservation Authority Draft Budget 2026
• Municipality of Wawa Rent Protection for Tenants

The council adopted the agenda and approved the November 12 minutes. It resolved to review the placement of freight containers on residential lots and to bring a report in early 2026. Council supported the Creating to Bring Us Closer mural program and directed staff to collaborate on it. The municipality approved the correspondence package and general accounts payable of $301,102.50, and passed a confirmatory by‑law for council proceedings.

• Adopted agenda (Carried)
• Approved November 12 minutes (Carried)
• Resolved to review freight containers on residential lots (Carried)
• Supported Creating to Bring Us Closer mural program (Carried)
• Approved correspondence and information circulated with agenda (Carried)
• Approved accounts payable of $301,102.50 (Carried)
• Passed By‑law No. 2025‑53 confirming council proceedings (Carried)
• Adjourned meeting until December 9, 2025 (Carried)

Council Meeting

The East Ferris Council will consider several by‑law readings, including the closure and conveyance of a road allowance adjacent to 45 Scottsfield Road. It will also review the appointment of Municipal Law Enforcement Officers and a fees and charges by‑law. A fire‑truck surplus asset report will be presented, and the mayor will request council support for a conservation‑authority board appointment.

• By‑Law 2025‑51: closure and conveyance of road allowance near 45 Scottsfield Road
• By‑Law 2025‑48 and 2025‑49: appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officers
• By‑Law 2025‑50: establish fees and charges for municipal services
• Report FD‑2025‑04: declare fire‑truck surplus asset
• Mayor Champagne’s request for support on North Bay‑Mattawa Conservation Authority board membership

Council declared the 2007 Pumper Tanker Fire Truck a surplus asset and authorized its auction with an $89,000 reserve. The council passed a resolution (3‑1) requesting support to replace East Ferris’s representative on the North Bay‑Mattawa Conservation Authority board by Jan 1 2026. Several by‑laws were approved, including appointments of a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer and the closure of a road allowance near 45 Scottsfield Road. The general accounts payable of $338,883.65 were approved.

• Declared 2007 Pumper Tanker Fire Truck surplus, authorized auction with $89,000 reserve (carried)
• Requested support to replace East Ferris rep on NBMCA board by Jan 1 2026 (3‑1)
• Amended By‑law 2025‑40 to appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officer (carried)
• Amended By‑law 2023‑08 to appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officer (carried)
• Amended By‑law 2025‑50 to establish fees for municipal services (carried)
• Closed and conveyed part of road allowance adjacent to 45 Scottsfield Road (carried)
• Approved general accounts payable of $338,883.65 (carried)
• Supported Municipality of Wawa on Ontario deposit‑return system (carried)

Council Meeting

East Ferris Council will consider a Lake Access Location Review report (PLAN-2025-06) and vote on two by-laws to close and convey road allowances adjacent to 45 Scottsfield Road and 324 South Shore Road. The meeting also includes acceptance of committee minutes, a resignation from the Recreation Committee, and discussion of correspondence from other municipalities on topics such as climate change and conservation fee freeze. A resolution for a NOHFC funding submission is also on the agenda.

• Report PLAN-2025-06: Lake Access Location Review with public feedback follow-up
• By-law 2025-45: closure and conveyance of road allowance adjacent to 45 Scottsfield Road (Magnusson)
• By-law 2025-46: closure and conveyance of road allowance adjacent to 324 South Shore Road (Champagne and Duquette)
• Resignation of Donna St. Martin from Recreation Committee
• Resolution for NOHFC funding submission

The council approved a request to submit a $2,000,000 funding application to the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund for a new Corbeil Fire Hall and Training Centre. It also passed two by‑laws closing and conveying portions of road allowances at 45 Scottsfield Road and 324 South Shore Road. The council declared certain road allowances surplus, accepted a resignation from the Recreation, Parks and Facilities Committee and directed staff to advertise the vacancy, and approved the general accounts payable of $981,649.31.

• Authorized staff to apply for up to $2,000,000 from NOHFC for the new Corbeil Fire Hall (carried)
• Passed By‑law 2025‑45 to close and convey part of the road allowance at 45 Scottsfield Road (carried)
• Passed By‑law 2025‑46 to close and convey part of the road allowance at 324 South Shore Road (carried)
• Declared certain road allowances surplus as per Report PLAN‑2025‑06 (carried)
• Accepted resignation of Donna St. Martin from the Recreation, Parks and Facilities Committee and declared the seat vacant (carried)
• Directed staff to advertise for a new member of the Recreation, Parks and Facilities Committee (carried)
• Approved general accounts payable in the amount of $981,649.31 (carried)
• Passed Confirmatory By‑law 2025‑47 confirming council proceedings from Oct 15‑28, 2025 (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold public hearings on applications for consents and minor variances, including requests to reduce minimum lot area requirements from 2 acres to 0.7 and 1.4 acres at 1385 and 1389 Village Road, and to 0.8 acres at 48 South Shore Road. Also on the agenda is a resolution regarding an exemption from Zoning By-law 2021-60 Section 3.2.7 regulating floor area of structures.

• Consent application (B-2025-10) for lot addition to adjacent property at 1385 Village Road
• Minor variance (A-2025-06) to allow 0.7-acre lot at 1385 Village Road where 2 acres required
• Minor variance (A-2025-07) to allow 1.4-acre lot at 1389 Village Road where 2 acres required
• Consent application (B-2025-11) for lot addition to adjacent property at 48 South Shore Road
• Minor variance (A-2025-08) to allow 0.8-acre lot at 48 South Shore Road where 2 acres required

The Committee of Adjustment approved Consent Application B‑2025‑10 for a lot addition at 1385 Village Road, Astorville, subject to standard conditions and a $250 fee. It also approved Minor Variance Application A‑2025‑06 to reduce the required lot area to 0.70 acres at 1385 Village Road. Minor Variance Application A‑2025‑07 was approved to allow a 1.4‑acre lot at the same address. Consent Application B‑2025‑11 for a lot addition at 48 South Shore Road on behalf of Georgette Perron and Carmen Larmand was approved with the same conditions. All approvals were carried without recorded opposition.

• Approved Consent B-2025-10 for lot addition at 1385 Village Road, conditional on listed conditions
• Approved Minor Variance A-2025-06 to permit 0.70‑acre lot at 1385 Village Road
• Approved Minor Variance A-2025-07 to permit 1.4‑acre lot at 1385 Village Road
• Approved Consent B-2025-11 for lot addition at 48 South Shore Road, conditional on listed conditions

Council Meeting

The East Ferris Township Council will vote on By-law No. 2025-44, a confirmatory by‑law covering the council's proceedings. The meeting also includes a review of the CAO report on municipal Christmas party options, and routine approvals of correspondence and accounts payable. No other motions are listed for this session.

• By‑law No. 2025-44 – 1st, 2nd and 3rd Reading (confirmatory)
• CAO‑2025‑02 Review of Municipal Christmas Party Options
• Approval of Correspondence and Information circulated with the agenda
• Approval of Accounts Payable
• Correspondence: OPP Cost Recovery Model Review; Highway 11/17 Twinning; Automated Speed Enforcement resolution

The East Ferris Council approved the general accounts payable totaling $1,355,278.34. It passed a resolution urging the province to adopt service‑delivery models to address the early‑childhood educator shortage. The Council also directed staff to research the cost of creating a pocket park on Astor Street South and confirmed By‑law No. 2025‑44 covering council proceedings from September 9 to October 14, 2025.

• Approved $1,355,278.34 accounts payable (carried)
• Supported Municipality of Bluewater urging province to address early‑childhood educator shortage (carried)
• Directed staff to research cost of clearing and grading Astor Street South for a pocket park (carried)
• Approved municipal Christmas Party status quo for 2025 (carried)
• Adopted agenda for the meeting (carried)
• Approved correspondence and information circulated with agenda (carried)
• Passed By‑law No. 2025‑44 (first, second, third reading) confirming council proceedings (carried)
• Adjourned meeting until October 28, 2025 (carried)

Council Meeting

The agenda for this East Ferris Township Council meeting contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive decisions, proposals, or discussions. No rezonings, contracts, fee changes, or public hearings are listed.

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold public hearings on three applications: a minor variance to increase accessory building size at 64 Eglington Road N, and two consent applications to create new residential lots for the Perron and Campbell/Townson properties.

• A-2025-05: Minor variance to allow accessory structure up to 1,200 sq ft at 64 Eglington Road N (max 960 sq ft)
• B-2025-08: Consent to create one new residential lot (Stephane and Macrina Perron)
• B-2025-09: Consent to create one new residential lot (Ronald Campbell and Judith Townson, represented by TULLOCH)

The Committee of Adjustment approved a minor variance allowing a 1,200 sq ft garage at 64 Eglington Rd. N. It also approved two consent applications to create new lots: one at 281 Ouellette Rd. and another at 88 Meadow Drive, each subject to standard conditions and fees. No applications were denied, and the Committee noted it will consider amending the zoning by‑law to increase the permitted garage size at a future meeting.

• Approved Minor Variance A-2025-05 for a 1,200 sq ft garage at 64 Eglington Rd. N.
• Approved Consent B-2025-08 to create a new lot at 281 Ouellette Rd., conditional on fees ($250 finalization, $1,500 parkland dedication) and other standard conditions
• Approved Consent B-2025-09 to add a lot adjacent to 88 Meadow Drive, conditional on the same fees and standard conditions

Council Meeting

The East Ferris Township Council will meet to discuss infrastructure improvements, lake access, and facility planning. The body is considering a by-law to close and convey a portion of a road allowance. Council will also hear delegations regarding a property on Doucette Lane and a fence by-law exception.

• By-law No. 2025-42: Closure and conveyance of road allowance between 50 and 52 Kyle Road
• Report No. R-2025-12: Cenotaph Parking Improvements
• Report No: PLAN-2025-05: Lake Access Location Overview
• Report No: CAO-2025-01: MPAC Capital Replacement Planning Report for Facilities
• Delegation from Luke Clouthier regarding an exception to the Fence By-law

Council approved By-law 2025-42 closing part of the road allowance between 50 and 52 Kyle Road. It also authorized $64,000 for cenotaph parking lot paving, a $5,000 recreation events budget, $15,000 + HST for MPAC capital‑replacement planning services, extended a compliance deadline for a property on Doucette Lane, and approved raising the Every Child Matters flag from September 29 to October 1, 2025. Additionally, the council adopted resolutions supporting a glyphosate‑spraying moratorium in the Nipissing Forest and directing staff to issue an RFP for a new Integrity Commissioner effective January 1, 2026.

• Passed By-law 2025-42 to close road allowance between 50‑52 Kyle Road (carried)
• Authorized $64,000 for cenotaph parking lot paving (carried)
• Approved $5,000 event budget for municipal recreation (carried)
• Authorized $15,000 + HST for MPAC capital‑replacement planning services (carried)
• Extended compliance deadline for Doucette Lane property clean‑up to Sept 30 2025 (carried)
• Approved raising the Every Child Matters flag Sep 29‑Oct 1 2025 (carried)
• Supported West Nipissing request to suspend glyphosate aerial spraying (carried)
• Directed staff to prepare RFP for a new Integrity Commissioner effective Jan 1 2026 (carried)

Council Meeting

Council will review three by-laws regarding capital project financing and the appointment of a law enforcement officer. The meeting includes reports from various committees and a closed session to discuss land acquisition and personnel matters.

• By-law No. 2025-38: Agreement with Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) for capital project financing
• By-law No. 2025-39: Application to Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation (OILC) for capital work financing and borrowing
• By-law No. 2025-40: Appointment of Valerie Murphy as Municipal Law Enforcement Officer
• In-camera discussion regarding a potential land acquisition
• Review of 2024 Financial Statements for Cassellholme and North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority

The council approved three by‑laws (2025‑38, 2025‑39, 2025‑40) authorizing a funding agreement with Royal Bank of Canada, an application to Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation for capital project financing, and the appointment of a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer. It also approved the $967,355.55 accounts payable, endorsed attendance at the 2025 Northeastern Municipal Council Workshop, and adopted several resolutions supporting NORDS, Rail Safety Week and the Elect Respect pledge.

• Approved By‑law No. 2025‑38 to authorize a capital‑project funding agreement with Royal Bank of Canada
• Approved By‑law No. 2025‑39 to authorize the CAO/Treasurer to apply to Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation for financing
• Approved By‑law No. 2025‑40 to appoint a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer
• Approved accounts payable of $967,355.55 as recorded in the cheque register dated August 12, 2025
• Approved council members’ attendance at the 2025 Northeastern Municipal Council Workshop (Oct 21‑22, 2025)
• Resolved to urge Ontario to make the NORDS program permanent and expand eligibility
• Resolved to support national Rail Safety Week (Sept 15‑21, 2025)
• Resolved to support the Elect Respect pledge and related commitments

Council Meeting

The council meeting agenda for East Ferris Township on July 22, 2025 contains no listed items, appearing to be procedural boilerplate.

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will adopt the agenda and minutes from the June 18, 2025 meeting. The primary business is a public hearing for an application to add a lot to an adjacent property.

• Adoption of agenda and minutes from June 18, 2025
• Public hearing for B-2025-07: lot addition application
• Tulloch Engineering representing Rheaume and Francine Rochefort

The Committee approved Consent Application B-2025-07, allowing a lot addition for Rheaume and Francine Rochefort, subject to several conditions including payment of fees and a land dedication. The agenda and previous meeting minutes were adopted, and the meeting was adjourned at 5:11 p.m.

• Adopted agenda (2025-21) – carried
• Adopted minutes of June 18, 2025 (2025-22) – carried
• Approved Consent Application B-2025-07 for lot addition – conditional (moved by Bill Boake, seconded by Kenneth Leppert, carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:11 p.m. – carried (moved by Steve Austin, seconded by Bill Boake)

Council Meeting

East Ferris Council will meet to adopt minutes, approve accounts payable, and consider a by-law to amend By-law No. 2021-60 regarding Blanche Road. The agenda includes a verbal discussion on the Arena Roof Project and a discussion on Terms of Reference for Boards and Committees.

• By-law No. 2025-36 to amend By-law No. 2021-60 (Blanche Road)
• By-law No. 2025-37 for confirmatory readings
• Verbal discussion on Arena Roof Project
• Discussion on Terms of Reference for Boards and Committees
• Approval of Accounts Payable

The council approved moving forward with the East Ferris Community Centre roof project in its entirety, awarding J.G. Fitzgerald and Sons the contract for $545,205 plus HST. It also adopted the 2024 financial statements, passed a rezoning by‑law for Kearns‑Blanche Road, and approved a $500 donation to the Voyageur 200 Gravel Bike Race. Additional resolutions supported fire‑certification exemptions for Black River‑Matheson and increased veterans' income support thresholds. The accounts payable of $1,084,442.65 was approved.

• Approved full Community Centre roof replacement, $545,205 (carried)
• Adopted 2024 financial statements (carried)
• Passed By‑law 2025‑36 rezoning Kearns‑Blanche Road to Rural zone (carried)
• Approved By‑law 2025‑37 confirming council proceedings (carried)
• Approved $500 donation to Voyageur 200 Gravel Bike Race (carried)
• Approved accounts payable of $1,084,442.65 (carried)
• Supported Black River‑Matheson fire‑certification exemption request (carried)
• Supported increase of veterans' income support threshold to $40,000 (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold public hearings on three applications: a minor variance to reduce the minimum lot area for the Groulx property, a variance to increase garage floor area for the Renaud property, and a consent application to create two new lots for 1000328150 Ontario Inc. After the hearings the committee will decide whether to approve the requested zoning changes. Standard agenda items such as adoption of the agenda and acceptance of minutes will also be addressed.

• A-2025-03 (Groulx): variance to reduce minimum lot area from 0.8 ha (2 acres) to 0.68 ha (1.68 acres) under Zoning By-law 2021-60
• A-2025-04 (Renaud): variance to increase garage maximum floor area to 1,500 sq ft from the permitted 960 sq ft under Zoning By-law 2021-60
• B-2025-05 and 06 (Tulloch on behalf of 1000328150 Ontario Inc.): consent application to create two new lots
• Adoption of the agenda
• Acceptance of minutes from the April 16, 2025 meeting

The Committee of Adjustment approved two minor variance applications: A-2025-03 to reduce the minimum lot size to 1.68 acres, and A-2025-04 to increase garage floor area to 1,500 sq ft. It also approved consent applications B-2025-05 and B-2025-06 to create two new residential lots, subject to a list of conditions. All approvals were carried by the Chair.

• Approved Minor Variance A-2025-03 (lot size reduction to 1.68 acres)
• Approved Minor Variance A-2025-04 (garage floor area increase to 1,500 sq ft)
• Approved Consent Application B-2025-05 and B-2025-06 to create two new residential lots, conditional

Council Meeting

The East Ferris Township Council will meet to appoint a member to a vacant council seat and administer the oath of office to Nick Brazeau. The body will also review a tender for the Curling Club roof replacement and consider a noise by-law exemption request.

• By-law 2025-34 to appoint a Councillor for the remainder of a term
• Report PLAN-2025-04 regarding the Curling Club Roof Replacement Tender
• Noise By-law exemption request from Joanne Rodgers
• Resolution to amend Council seats on various Boards and Committees
• Review of North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit 2024 Audited Financial Statements

The council filled the vacant council seat by appointing Nick Brazeau, following its vacancy policy. It approved a $147,985 contract for a partial roof replacement at the East Ferris Community Centre and Arena. Additional actions included declaring June Seniors Month, granting a temporary noise‑bylaw exemption, and reorganising board and committee memberships.

• Appointed Nick Brazeau to Council to fill vacant seat (bylaw 2025-34)
• Awarded $147,985 contract to J.G. Fitzgerald & Sons Ltd. for partial roof replacement (bylaw 2025-160)
• Declared June as Seniors Month in East Ferris (bylaw 2025-161)
• Granted noise‑bylaw exemption for 747 Derland Road event, Sep 5‑7, 2025 (bylaw 2025-162)
• Directed staff to review options for Municipal Staff and Volunteer Christmas Party (resolution 2025-159)
• Approved accounts payable totaling $579,342.67 (bylaw 2025-165)
• Reorganized Board and Committee appointments for remainder of term (resolution 2025-164)
• Passed confirmatory bylaw confirming council proceedings May 28–June 10, 2025 (bylaw 2025-35)

Council Meeting

The council will consider By-law 2025-32 to appoint Richard Champagne as Head of Council and will take the oath of office. A confirmatory By-law (2025-33) will be read for the first, second and third times. Additional actions include amending RBC banking signing authorities and discussing the Bell Fibre update.

• By-law 2025-32: appointment of Richard Champagne as Head of Council (1st‑3rd reading)
• By-law 2025-33: confirmatory by‑law (1st‑3rd reading)
• Resolution to amend RBC banking signing authorities
• Discussion of Bell Fibre update (Deputy Mayor Lauren Rooyakkers)
• Appointment of Mayor to Lake Nosbonsing OPP Detachment Board

The council appointed Richard Champagne as Head of Council and approved the Planning Advisory Committee’s recommendation to rezone the Blanche Road parcel. It accepted the 2023 financial statements, directed staff to prepare an AMO delegation on natural gas, and declared a council seat vacant. Additional actions included amending banking signing authorities and deferring a land request at 48 Sunrise Lane.

• Appointed Richard Champagne as Head of Council (By-law 2025-32) – approved
• Deferred item 7(a) – request for land at 48 Sunrise Lane – to staff for report
• Accepted 2023 financial statements – approved
• Approved Planning Advisory Committee recommendation to rezone Blanche Road parcel – approved
• Directed staff to register for AMO delegation on natural gas – approved
• Supported Town of Orangeville's opposition to Bill 5 and urged provincial action – approved
• Declared council seat vacant following mayoral appointment – approved
• Amended banking signing authorities for Mayor, Deputy Mayor, CAO/Treasurer, Clerk – approved

Planning Advisory Committee

The Planning Advisory Committee will hold a public hearing regarding an application to amend Zoning By-law No. 2021-60. The proposal seeks to change the zoning of a specific parcel of land to allow for future residential use.

• Public hearing for C-2025-03: rezoning Blanche Road (Pts 1 and 2, 36R-9058) from Conservation (O2) to Rural (R)

The committee adopted its agenda and the minutes from the April 16 meeting. It recommended and approved the rezoning of Lots 17 & 18 on Blanche Road from Conservation (O2) to Rural (R). The meeting was then adjourned at 5:16 p.m.

• Adopted agenda (moved by Lauren Rooyakkers, seconded by Frank Corbeil)
• Adopted minutes of April 16 meeting (moved by Steve Austin, seconded by Frank Corbeil)
• Approved rezoning application C-2025-03 for Blanche Road parcel (moved by Frank Corbeil, seconded by Lauren Rooyakkers)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:16 p.m. (moved by Steve Austin, seconded by Stephanie Holmes)

Council Meeting

East Ferris Council will hear speeches from nominees and hold an open vote to fill the mayor vacancy. Other business includes a report on purchasing a pumper truck for the fire department and a by-law amendment for a property on Champagne Road. Several committee and board reports are also on the agenda.

• Nominations and open vote to fill the mayor vacancy
• Report No. FIRE-2025-03: Pumper truck purchase (Battleshield)
• By-law No. 2025-30: Amend by-law 2021-60 for part of 31 Champagne Road with frontage on Corbeil Road
• Approval of special meeting minutes from May 8, 2025 regarding mayor vacancy
• Amendment to Policy GOV-07

The council amended the Council Vacancy Policy and removed the pecuniary‑interest declaration requirement for mayoral nominees. Council voted 2‑1 (Deputy Mayor abstained) to appoint Councillor Richard Champagne as Mayor. The council also authorized a $736,715 fire‑truck purchase and passed a by‑law to amend the fire‑hall by‑law. Additional routine items such as agenda adoption and financial approvals were carried.

• Amended Council Vacancy Policy (Carried)
• Amended Policy GOV‑07 to remove pecuniary‑interest declaration for mayoral nominees (Carried)
• Adopted mayoral nomination slate of Richard Champagne and Steven Trahan (Carried)
• Appointed Richard Champagne as Mayor (2‑1 vote, Deputy Mayor abstained) (Carried)
• Authorized $736,715 fire‑truck purchase from Battleshield Industries (Carried)
• Passed By‑law No. 2025‑30 to amend fire‑hall by‑law (Carried)
• Approved correspondence and information circulated with agenda (Carried)
• Approved accounts payable of $351,626.25 (Carried)

Special Council Meeting

The Special Council meeting will consider a letter of resignation from Pauline Rochefort and a report on the Council Vacancy Policy. The agenda also includes adoption of the agenda and declarations of conflict of interest, with no in-camera session planned.

• Letter of resignation from Pauline Rochefort
• Report CLERK-2025-02 on Council Vacancy Policy

The council adopted the meeting agenda. It formally declared the mayor’s seat vacant after Mayor Pauline Rochefort’s resignation. The Council Vacancy Policy was adopted, directing that the vacancy be filled by directly appointing a current councillor, and the clerk was instructed to carry out the appointment.

• Adopted agenda (motion carried)
• Declared Mayor Pauline Rochefort's seat vacant (motion carried)
• Adopted Council Vacancy Policy (motion carried)
• Resolved to fill the mayoral vacancy by direct appointment of a current councillor (motion carried)
• Directed the Clerk to proceed with the appointment process (motion carried)

Council Meeting

East Ferris Council meets April 22 to receive reports and consider several by-laws. A report on a fire truck purchase (Report No. FIRE-2025-02) will be discussed. Three by-laws are up for first, second, and third reading: authorizing agreements for curling rink renovations with NOHFC, cenotaph restoration with Veterans Affairs, and a fire protection grant with Ontario. Council will also go in-camera for a human rights tribunal matter.

• Report No. FIRE-2025-02: Fire Truck Purchase
• By-Law 2025-26: Agreement with NOHFC for curling rink renovations
• By-Law 2025-27: Agreement with Minister of Veterans Affairs for cenotaph restoration
• By-Law 2025-28: Fire Protection Grant Agreement (additional funds)
• In-camera session under Section 239(2)(e) for litigation/human rights tribunal

The council adopted the agenda and approved the Planning Advisory Committee’s recommendation to rezone 31 Champagne Road from Rural to Institutional for a new fire hall. It also authorized staff to negotiate a purchase agreement for a new fire pumper truck and passed three by‑laws for a curling rink renovation, a cenotaph restoration, and a fire‑protection grant. Additional actions included approving attendance at a rural health forum, supporting a provincial poverty‑reduction resolution, and approving $617,466.64 in accounts payable.

• Approved zoning amendment to rezone 31 Champagne Road from Rural (R) to Institutional (I) for a new fire hall (Resolution 2025‑03)
• Authorized staff to negotiate purchase of a new fire pumper truck (Report FIRE‑2025‑02)
• Passed By‑Law 2025‑26 for renovation agreement with Nosbonsing Curling Club and NOHFC
• Passed By‑Law 2025‑27 for agreement with Minister of Veterans Affairs to restore the Cenotaph
• Passed By‑Law 2025‑28 for agreement on the 2024/2025 Fire Protection Grant
• Approved Deputy Mayor Roarkakers to attend Rural Healthy Democracy Forum on June 11, 2025
• Supported resolution urging provincial action on Ontario Works and ODSP rates
• Approved general accounts payable of $617,466.64

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold public hearings on two applications: a consent to create a new residential lot and a variance to reduce the minimum lot size from 2.0 to 1.5 acres at 688 Quae Quae Road, and a consent for a lot addition at 82 Highway 94. No ratepayer delegations are scheduled. The meeting also includes adoption of minutes and disclosure of interests.

• B-2025-03 & A-2025-02: Consent and variance for Sylvie Savage on behalf of Marie-Lynn and Daniel Savage at 688 Quae Quae Road to create one residential lot and reduce lot size to 1.5 acres
• B-2025-04: Consent for lot addition at 82 Highway 94 on behalf of Richard Trajkovic and Sue Favretto (to add land to 84 Highway 94)
• No delegations from ratepayers for this session
• Minutes from March 19, 2025 to be adopted

The Committee of Adjustment approved the consent application (B-2025-03) to create a new lot at 688 Quae Quae Road, subject to standard conditions. It also approved the minor variance application (A-2025-02) to reduce the required lot size from 2.0 acres to 1.5 acres at the same address. In addition, the Committee approved a consent (B-2025-04) for a lot addition from 82 Hwy 94 to 84 Hwy 94, also conditional on listed requirements.

• Approved consent B-2025-03 for 688 Quae Quae Road lot creation (conditional)
• Approved minor variance A-2025-02 reducing lot size to 1.5 acres at 688 Quae Quae Road
• Approved consent B-2025-04 for lot addition from 82 Hwy 94 to 84 Hwy 94 (conditional)

Planning Advisory Committee

The Planning Advisory Committee is holding a public hearing on a proposed zoning by-law amendment to rezone part of 31 Champagne Road from Rural (R) to Institutional (I) Special. The amendment would permit construction of a new Municipal Fire Hall. The rest of the agenda consists of routine procedural items.

• Public hearing C-2025-01: rezoning of 31 Champagne Road to permit a new Municipal Fire Hall
• Draft by-law amending Comprehensive Zoning By-law No. 2021-60
• Adoption of minutes from September 20, 2023
• No ratepayer delegations scheduled

The Planning Advisory Committee adopted its agenda and the minutes from the September 20, 2023 meeting. It approved the application to amend Comprehensive Zoning By-law No. 2021-60, changing the parcel at 31 Champagne Road from Rural (R) to Institutional (I) Special zoning to permit a new municipal fire hall. The meeting was adjourned at 5:25 p.m.

• Adopted agenda (2025-01) – carried
• Adopted September 20, 2023 minutes (2025-02) – carried
• Approved zoning amendment for 31 Champagne Road fire hall (C-2025-01) – carried
• Adjourned meeting at 5:25 p.m. (2025-04) – carried

Council Meeting

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Council Meeting

The East Ferris Council is meeting to discuss the purchase of a new fire pumper truck and the declaration of a 2017 Dodge Ram pickup as surplus. The body will also vote on several appointments and a community promotion agreement.

• Report FIRE-2025-01: Purchase of New Pumper Truck
• Report R-2025-11: Declaration of Surplus for 2017 Dodge Ram Pickup Truck
• By-law No. 2025-21: Agreement with Circular Materials for Eligible Community Promotion
• By-law No. 2025-18: Deeming lot 10 on registered Plan M268 on Mirimishi Road
• Appointments of Clerk, Deputy Clerk, Building Inspector, and Deputy Fire Chief

The council authorized the fire chief to issue a request for proposals for a new fire pumper truck and approved a loan application to Infrastructure Ontario and the Royal Bank of Canada to fund the purchase. It also approved the disposal of a surplus 2017 Dodge Ram truck with a minimum GovDeals bid of $10,500. Several by‑laws were passed, including amendments to the fire department by‑law and appointments for clerk, deputy clerk, building inspector and deputy fire chief. The accounts payable of $603,256.37 were approved.

• Approved surplus disposal of 2017 Dodge Ram truck with $10,500 minimum bid
• Authorized purchase of new fire pumper truck; approved RFP and loan application to Infrastructure Ontario and RBC
• Amended Fire Department By‑law No. 2020‑11 per committee recommendation
• Passed By‑law No. 2025‑18 to declare Lot 10 on Plan M268 not a lot
• Passed By‑law No. 2025‑19 appointing a Clerk
• Passed By‑law No. 2025‑20 appointing a Deputy Clerk
• Approved accounts payable in the amount of $603,256.37
• Approved correspondence and information circulated with the agenda

Committee of Adjustment

The East Ferris Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing for a consent to create one new residential lot and a variance to reduce the minimum lot size from 2.0 to 1.8 acres at 688 Quae Quae Road. The remainder of the agenda consists of procedural items.

• Public hearing for consent application B-2025-03 and variance application A-2025-02 at 688 Quae Quae Road
• Proposed creation of one new residential lot via consent
• Variance to Zoning By-law 2021-60 to reduce lot size from 2.0 to 1.8 acres

Council Meeting

Council will receive a report on voting methods for the 2026 municipal election and consider several public works tenders for road work, dust control, and materials. They will also discuss a deeming by-law request for 273 Mirimishi Road and may vote on motions regarding national issues. No public hearings or delegations are scheduled.

• Report No. CLERK-2025-01 on 2026 municipal election voting methods
• Deeming by-law request for 273 Mirimishi Road (Tulloch on behalf of Degagne Renovations)
• Tender for asphalt paving on Village Road (EF 2025-01)
• Tender for granular material and surface treatment on Groulx Road (EF 2025-06 and 07)
• Notices of motion: Standing for Canada and restricting used car sales to the USA

Council Meeting

The East Ferris Township Council will read and vote on By‑law No. 2025‑15, which adopts the municipality’s estimated expenditures and tax rates for 2025. The council will also consider By‑law No. 2025‑16 in its first, second and third readings as a confirmatory measure. A procurement report (RFQ EF‑2025‑08) for a new patrol pickup truck will be reviewed. Additional items include the Committee of Adjustment minutes from February 19, 2025 and several correspondence documents on U.S. tariffs and a Buy Canadian policy.

• By‑law No. 2025‑15 – 1st, 2nd and 3rd reading to adopt 2025 budget estimates and tax rates
• By‑law No. 2025‑16 – 1st, 2nd and 3rd reading (confirmatory)
• Report No. R‑2025‑01: RFQ EF‑2025‑08 – evaluation of a new patrol pickup truck
• Committee of Adjustment – post‑meeting minutes dated February 19, 2025
• Correspondence on proposed U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods and Uxbridge ‘Buy Canadian’ policy

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold public hearings on three applications: a minor variance to allow a 1,600 sq. ft. accessory building at 240 Waukegan Road (vs. 960 sq. ft. limit), a consent for a lot addition at Lavigne Road to 1750 Corbeil Road, and a consent to create one new residential lot on Fay Road. No ratepayer delegations or correspondence items are scheduled.

• A-2025-01: Variance for accessory building floor area to 1,600 sq. ft. at 240 Waukegan Road
• B-2025-01: Consent to add lot area to 1750 Corbeil Road from vacant land on Lavigne Road
• B-2025-02: Consent to create one new residential lot on Fay Road

Special Council Meeting

Council is meeting for a special session to conduct budget deliberations. The primary purpose is to provide direction or approval for the 2025 budget.

• 2025 Budget Approval/Direction from Council

Council Meeting

The East Ferris Council will review reports from the Fire, Recreation, and Library boards. The meeting includes a discussion on the 2025 levy and apportionment from the District of Nipissing Social Services Administration Board.

• 2024 Annual Review and Statistics for Fire and Emergency Services
• DNSSAB 2025 Apportionment and Levy Letter
• Draft motion from Mayor Pauline Rochefort regarding City of North Bay Centennial
• By-law No. 2025-14 Confirmatory (1st, 2nd and 3rd Reading)
• Approval of accounts payable

Special Council Meeting

Council will hold a special meeting to review operating and capital budgets for various municipal departments. The session includes discussions on a proposed tax levy increase and final budget approval.

• Proposed tax levy increase
• East Ferris Public Library Board operating budget
• Public Works & Environmental Services operating and capital budget
• Facilities & Recreation Services operating and capital budget
• Fire & Emergency Services operating and capital budget

Council Meeting

Council will consider four by-laws including tax ratios for 2025, a school board transfer site agreement, and two telecom tower agreements with Spectrum Telecom. Also on the agenda are reports on a surplus land request amendment and a road allowance request. The meeting includes a delegation from the East Ferris Horticultural Club and a medal presentation.

• By-law 2025-09: setting 2025 tax ratios for prescribed property classes
• By-law 2025-10: school board transfer site agreement (2024-2027) with Nipissing-Parry Sound Student Transportation Services
• By-laws 2025-11 and 2025-12: telecommunications tower and shelter agreements at North Bay-Imperial Road and Astorville sites with Spectrum Telecom Group Ltd.
• Report PLAN-2025-01: amendment to surplus land request (McLaughlin/Kyle Road)
• Report PLAN-2025-02: road allowance request on Champagne and Duquette roads

Council Meeting

Council will consider several by-laws for 2025 including interim tax rates, temporary borrowing, and tax ratios. A by-law authorizes purchase of land at 31 Champagne Road for a fire hall. Council will also appoint emergency management coordinators and declare the East Ferris Winter Carnival a municipally significant event. The meeting includes an in-camera session on staff performance review.

• By-law No. 2025-01: Interim Tax Rates for 2025
• By-law No. 2025-04: Purchase of land at 31 Champagne Road for fire hall
• By-law No. 2025-05: Fire Protection Grant Agreement with Province
• By-law No. 2025-07: Amend by-law 2021-60 (Barbara Breault - 2667 Highway 17 East)
• Resolution: Declare East Ferris Winter Carnival a municipally significant event (Feb 13-16, 2025)