THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF EAST FERRIS

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

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Corbeil Park Hall
PRESENT:
  • Pauline Rochefort, Mayor
  • Terry Kelly, Councillor
  • Erika Lougheed, Councillor
  • Steven Trahan, Deputy Mayor
  • Rick Champagne, Councillor
STAFF PRESENT:
  • Monica L. Hawkins, Clerk
  • Jason Trottier, CAO/Treasurer

1.
Call to Order
 

Mayor Rochefort called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

2.
Adoption of Agenda
 

  • 2022-60
    Moved byCouncillor Champagne
    Seconded byCouncillor Kelly

    THAT the draft agenda presented to Council and dated the 22nd day of February, 2022 be adopted as prepared.

    Carried Mayor Rochefort

3.
Accepting the Minutes of the Previous Meeting(s):
 

a.
Minutes of February 8th, 2022
This item has attachments. 

1.February 8th, 2022.pdf
  • 2022-61
    Moved byDeputy Mayor Trahan
    Seconded byCouncillor Kelly

    THAT the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held February 8th, 2022 be adopted as circulated.

    Carried Mayor Rochefort

4.
Business Arising from the Minutes
 

None for this session

5.
Declarations of Conflict of Interest
 

None for this session

During this session of the meeting, Mayor Rochefort explained the definition of Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest as where one stands to gain financially or loose due to direct or indirect association to an agenda item.  Mayor Rochefort asked that Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest be added to the agenda with the Declaration of Conflict of Interest.

6.
Chair's Comments:
 

Mayor Rochefort extended condolences to Mr. Paul Gervais, Municipal Chief Building Inspector and family for the loss of his daughter.

7.
Delegations to Council:
 

None for this session

8.
Committee Reports:
 

a.
Public Works and Infrastructure Committee
 

Next meeting - March 22, 2022

b.
Community Emergency Management Committee
 

None for this session

c.
Fire and Emergency Services Committee
 

None for this session

d.
Planning Advisory Committee
 

1.
Minutes of February 16th, 2022
This item has attachments. 

1.PAC Minutes Feb 16 2022.pdf

2.
Recommendation(s) from Minutes  
 

  • 2022-62
    Moved byCouncillor Kelly
    Seconded byCouncillor Lougheed

    WHEREAS no public input was received at the public meeting of the Planning Advisory Committee meeting held February 16th, 2022 for File No. C-2021-10 Miller & Urso Surveying Inc. on behalf of Perron Properties Inc. and Daniel and Linda Mercier for the lands described as CON 3 PT LOT 21 RP NR620 PART 2 PCL 13472 W/F on what is locally known as 1177 Village Road has applied for a zoning by-law amendment;

    AND WHEREAS the proposed application seeks to slightly modify the zoning to line up with the proposed land swap that is being requested by applications B-2021-45 & B-2021-46. Currently 1163 Village Road is zoned General Commercial (C1) and 1177 Village Road is zoned Hamlet Residential (RH);

    AND WHEREAS the proposed lands being taken from 1163 and merged with 1177 would be changed from C1 to RH and the proposed lands being taken from 1177 and merged with 1163 would be changed from RH to C1;

    AND WHEREAS in both cases a special zoning component would be added to the zoning to recognize the existing lot area deficiency of each parcel;

    AND WHEREAS the application is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, 2020;

    AND WHEREAS the application is in conformity with the policies contained within the Official Plan for the Municipality;

    BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that Council approves the recommendation from the Planning Advisory Committee Meeting held February 16th, 2022, Resolution No. 2022-08.

    Carried Mayor Rochefort
  • 2022-63
    Moved byCouncillor Champagne
    Seconded byDeputy Mayor Trahan

    WHEREAS no public input was received at the public meeting of the Planning Advisory Committee meeting held February 16th, 2022 for File No. C-2022-01 Degagné & Lefebvre Building Group on behalf of Steve Brunette for the lands described as CON 12 PT LOT 15 RP36R6456 PART 3 PCL 16299 W/F on what is locally known as Highway 94 has applied for a zoning by-law amendment to rezone the property from Rural (R) to Light Industrial (M1) in order to permit a Light Manufacturing Use;

    AND WHEREAS the application is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, 2020;

    AND WHEREAS the application is in conformity with the policies contained within the Official Plan for the Municipality;

    BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that Council approves the recommendation from the Planning Advisory Committee Meeting held February 16th, 2022, Resolution No. 2022-09.

    Carried Mayor Rochefort

e.
Committee of Adjustment
 

f.
Recreation, Parks and Culture Committee
 

Councillor Champagne advised that residents of the Municipality participated in the ice sculpture competition over the Family Day Weekend.  They will be announcing the winners.

g.
Economic Development Committee
 

Deputy Mayor Trahan advised that we will be having a Trade Show this year.  The Trade Show will be held on May 28th, 2022.

h.
Communications Committee
 

None for this session

i.
Municipal Office Project/Technical Advisory Committee
 

The construction has started on the new municipal building.  Council was advised that within a month, the building will be closed in.

9.
Board Reports:
 

10.
Departmental Reports & Resolutions:
 

None for this session

11.
Notice of Motions
 

a.
Notice of Motion prepared by Councillor Champagne
This item has attachments. 

1.Notice of Motion Councillor Champagne.pdf
2.NBFR presentation of their public meeting.pdf
3.NBFRA area map DRAFT revision.2.pdf

Councillor Champagne brought forward the following Notice of Motion.  

Mayor Rochefort read the following statement:

Last fall, it was disappointing to hear from residents of East Ferris that their membership in the Mattawa North Bay First Nations was revoked. I understand that the recent formation of the North Bay French River Algonquins is a direct result of this retroactive tightening of AOO membership. It is good to see citizens like Richard Champagne stepping up to ensure fairness and inclusion for all East Ferris residents who legitimately claim to be Algonquin.

It is also good to see the newly formed Algonquins of North Bay French River advocating in their land claim that Crown land, such as Mattawa River Provincial Park, be preserved for recreational purposes. I personally feel that this group is quite capable of disseminating their own information, but I assume that they have made a formal request for our assistance in doing so. 

Overall, I think the Council is on the right track in prioritizing building relationships with all groups. And while we should not act on behalf of any one group, especially in the context of a land claim and the direct financial benefits associated with it, it is good to strive to open the lines of communication as we strive to be responsive to all citizens. Only by opening the channels of communication can we find a solution to the land claim issues that impact East Ferris.  And so, ultimately, as this resolution simply calls for information sharing, and as relationship building involves information sharing, for that reason, I support it with a yes vote and ask that my comments be associated with my vote.

Councillor Champagne requested a recorded vote on this motion No. 2022-64.  Results of Recorded Vote:

Deputy Mayor Trahan  - YEA               

Councillor Kelly   - YEA

Councillor Lougheed - YEA                     

Councillor Champagne - YEA

Mayor Rochefort - YEA

Motion Carried

  • 2022-64
    Moved byCouncillor Champagne
    Seconded byCouncillor Kelly

    NOTICE OF MOTION PREPARED BY COUNCILLOR CHAMPAGNE

    WHEREAS Council received the presentation slide from the North Bay French River Algonquins from their public meeting held in North Bay December 7th, 2021;

    AND WHEREAS the North Bay French River Algonquins have provided the Municipality with an Area Map Draft Revision #2 and the list of affected Municipalities;

    AND WHEREAS municipalities wish to keep protected areas as Recreation lands;

    BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that this resolution be forwarded to the following Municipalities along with the Area  Draft Map Revision #2 and the presentation from the North Bay French River Algonquins provided at the Council meeting held December 14th, 2021:

    • Township of Bonfield
    • Municipality of Callander
    • Municipality of Calvin
    • Township of Chisholm
    • Municipality of Markstay/Warren
    • Town of Mattawa
    • Township of Nipissing
    • City of North Bay
    • Township of Papineau-Cameron
    • Municipality of Powassan
    • Municipality of St-Charles
    • Municipality of West Nipissing 

    AND FURTHER that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to FONOM, AMO, OGRA, ROMA and Ministry of Indigenous Affairs.

    Carried Mayor Rochefort

12.
By-laws:
 

a.
By-law No. 2022-12 - 1st, 2nd and 3rd Reading
This item has attachments. 

1.By-law No. 2022-12 Agreement with Natural Resources and Forestry.pdf
  • 2022-65
    Moved byCouncillor Kelly
    Seconded byCouncillor Lougheed

    WHEREAS Council for the Municipality of East Ferris deems it expedient to pass three readings of the following by-law at this session; BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT a By-law to enter into an Agreement for Fire Protection and Response Services for the Municipality of East Ferris with Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Northern Development and Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry, BE READ  a first, second and third time, passed and numbered 2022-12;

    AND THAT said by-law be signed by the Mayor and Clerk and sealed with the Seal of the Corporation.

    Carried Mayor Rochefort

b.
By-law No. 2022-13 - 1st, 2nd and 3rd Reading
This item has attachments. 

1.By-law No. 2022-13 Agreement NORDS.pdf
  • 2022-66
    Moved byCouncillor Champagne
    Seconded byDeputy Mayor Trahan

    WHEREAS Council for the Municipality of East Ferris deems it expedient to pass three readings of the following by-law at this session; BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT a By-law to enter into an Agreement to authorize the execution of an Agreement between the Corporation of the Municipality of East Ferris and Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Northern Development and Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry for the Northern Ontario Resources Development Support Fund, BE READ a first, second and third time, passed and numbered 2022-13;

    AND THAT said by-law be signed by the Mayor and Clerk and sealed with the Seal of the Corporation.

    Carried Mayor Rochefort

c.
By-law No. 2022-14 - 1st, 2nd and 3rd Reading
This item has attachments. 

1.By-law No. 2022-14 LSRA-2020-01 - Closure and Conveyance.pdf
  • 2022-67
    Moved byDeputy Mayor Trahan
    Seconded byCouncillor Kelly

    WHEREAS Council for the Municipality of East Ferris deems it expedient to pass three readings of the following by-law at this session; BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT a By-law to close and convey a Part of the Original Shoreline Road Allowance in front of Plan M475 Lot 13, Pcl 12830 W/F East Ferris, District of Nipissing, described as part 3, Plan 36R-14661, known locally as vacant land on Hemlock Island,  BE READ  a first, second and third time, passed and numbered 2022-14;

    AND THAT said by-law be signed by the Mayor and Clerk and sealed with the Seal of the Corporation.

    Carried Mayor Rochefort

13.
Correspondence and Information Items:
 

a.
Township of Chisholm
This item has attachments. 

1.Township of Chisholm.pdf

b.
Township of Clearview
This item has attachments. 

1.Township of Clearview.pdf

Referred for Support

c.
Township of Limerick
This item has attachments. 

1.Township of Limerick Gypsy Moth Resolution.pdf

d.
North Bay Mattawa Conservation Authority
This item has attachments. 

1.NBMCA Minutes of December 15.2021.pdf
2.NBMCA Source Protection Minutes april 28, 2021.pdf

e.
North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit
This item has attachments. 

1.Health Unit.1 2022 Municipal Levy Letter East Ferris.pdf
2.Health Unit.2 2022 Board of Health Approved Budget Summary Sheet.pdf
3.Health Unit.3 Population Comparison 2021-2022.pdf

f.
AMO Communications
This item has attachments. 

1.AMO Communications, February 8th, 2022.pdf
2.AMO Communications, February 10th, 2022.pdf
3.AMO Communications, February 15th, 2022.pdf

g.
Joanne Boulerice
This item has attachments. 

1.Joanne Boulerice.pdf
  • 2022-68
    Moved byDeputy Mayor Trahan
    Seconded byCouncillor Champagne

    WHEREAS Ms. Joanne Boulerice has made a written request to Council of the Municipality for exemption under Section 4 of the Municipal By-law No. 2015-33, being a By-law to Prohibit Excessive Noise;

    AND WHEREAS this exemption requested would apply to the specific dates from Friday, July 22nd, 2022 to July 24th, 2022 for the purpose of an outdoor wedding;

    BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that Council approves of this exemption for the specific dates required and that Ms. Boulerice be advised accordingly.

     

    Carried Mayor Rochefort

h.
Phil Koning
This item has attachments. 

1.Phil Koning Input to Bylaw 2022-10.pdf

Referred to Director of Community Services for comments  being received regarding the amendment to the Animal Control By-law.

14.
Action Items:
 

a.
Approval of Correspondence and Information Circulated with the Agenda
 

  • 2022-69
    Moved byCouncillor Lougheed
    Seconded byCouncillor Kelly

    THAT Council approve the Correspondence and Information as circulated with the agenda of February 22nd, 2022.

    Carried Mayor Rochefort

b.
Policy - Assumption of Unmaintained Municipal Roads and Private Lanes 
 

  • 2022-70
    Moved byCouncillor Champagne
    Seconded byDeputy Mayor Trahan

    THAT Council for the Corporation of the Municipality of East Ferris direct staff to draft an Assumption of Private and Unassumed Roads Policy and that the said Policy be reviewed by the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee prior to Council’s consideration.

    Carried Mayor Rochefort

15.
Approval of Accounts Payable
 

  • 2022-71
    Moved byDeputy Mayor Trahan
    Seconded byCouncillor Lougheed

    THAT Council approve the general accounts for the Municipality of East Ferris as indicated in the cheque register(s) dated February 22nd, 2022 in the amount of $143,666.74.

    Carried Mayor Rochefort

16.
Other Business
 

a.
Discussion
 

Referred to the next Council Meeting

17.
In Camera
 

None for this session

18.
Confirmatory By-Law
 

a.
By-law No. 2022-15 - 1st, 2nd and 3rd Reading
This item has attachments. 

1.By-law No. 2022-15 Confirmatory.pdf
  • 2022-72
    Moved byCouncillor Champagne
    Seconded byCouncillor Lougheed

    WHEREAS Council for the Municipality of East Ferris deems it expedient to pass three readings of the following by-law at this session; BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT a By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council from February 8th, 2022 to February 22nd, 2022, BE READ  a first, second and third time, passed and numbered 2022-15;

    AND THAT said by-law be signed by the Mayor and Clerk and sealed with the Seal of the Corporation.

    Carried Mayor Rochefort

19.
Adjournment
 

  • 2022-73
    Moved byDeputy Mayor Trahan
    Seconded byCouncillor Kelly

    THAT we do now adjourn at 6:55 p.m. and meet again on March 8th, 2022.

    Carried Mayor Rochefort
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