THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF EAST FERRIS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTESTuesday, February 10, 2026 5:00 P.m. - 7:00 P.m.Municipal Office Council ChambersPRESENT:Rick Champagne, MayorLauren Rooyakkers, Deputy MayorTerry Kelly, CouncillorSteven Trahan, CouncillorNick Brazeau, CouncillorSTAFF PRESENT:Jason Trottier, CAO/TreasurerKim Rose, Clerk1.Call to Order Mayor Champagne called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.2.Adoption of Agenda 2026-30Moved byCouncillor KellySeconded byCouncillor TrahanTHAT the draft agenda presented to Council and dated the 10th day of February, 2026 be adopted as prepared.Carried Mayor Champagne3.Accepting the Minutes of the Previous Meeting(s): a.Approval of Council Minutes: Regular Meeting of January 27th, 2026 1.Meeting Minutes - January 27th, 2026 FINAL.pdf2026-31Moved byDeputy Mayor RooyakkersSeconded byCouncillor BrazeauTHAT the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of January 27th, 2026 be adopted as circulated.Carried Mayor Champagne4.Business Arising from the Minutes None for this session.5.Declarations of Conflict of Interest- Pecuniary Interest Thereof None for this session.6.Announcements and Updates from Council Members Mayor Champagne reminded residents to register for the snow sculpture competition by contacting the Municipal office. The Mayor invited residents to attend Carnival breakfast this weekend, as well as the Opening Ceremonies of Carnival on Friday at 5:45 p.m. Deputy Mayor Rooyakkers noted that the Municipality has partnered with the Wasi Ski Club for snowshoeing events during Carnival. Details can be found on the Wasi Ski Club Facebook page. Deputy Mayor Rooyakkers thanked staff for publishing an election information flyer to all residents. 7.Delegations to Council: None for this session. 8.Committee Reports: a.Public Works and Infrastructure Committee None for this session.b.Emergency Management Program Committee None for this session. Next meeting February 12th, 2026.c.Fire and Emergency Services Committee None for this session.d.Planning Advisory Committee None for this session. Next meeting February 25th, 2026 (rescheduled from February 18th).e.Committee of Adjustment None for this session. Next meeting February 25th, 2026 (rescheduled from February 18th).f.Recreation, Parks and Culture Committee None for this session.g.Striking Committee 1.Striking Minutes February 4, 2026 Recreation Parks and Events.pdf2.Striking Minutes February 4, 2026 Library Board.pdfMinutes of February 4th, 20261.Recommendation(s) Arising from Minutes 2026-32Moved byCouncillor TrahanSeconded byCouncillor KellyTHAT the Council of the Municipality of East Ferris appoints Shelley Lamothe to the Recreation, Parks & Events Committee for the remaining 2022-2026 term of Council. Carried Mayor Champagne2026-33Moved byDeputy Mayor RooyakkersSeconded byCouncillor BrazeauTHAT the Council of the Municipality of East Ferris appoints Leette Morrissette-Villneff and Patty Point to the East Ferris Public Library Board for the remainder of the 2022-2026 term of Council.Carried Mayor Champagne9.Board Reports: a.Library Board None for this session.b.OPP Detachment Board None for this session.c.Cassellholme, DNSSAB, Health Unit and NBMCA 1.North Bay-Parry Sound District Health Unit 1.BOH-Minutes-2025-11-26-Signiture-Ready.pdfre: Board of Health Minutes of November 26th, 2025.2.District of Nipissing Social Services Administration Board 1.Post-Meeting Agenda Package - dnssab-bm_Jan28_2026.pdfre: Minutes of Board Meeting, January 28th, 2026.10.Departmental Reports & Resolutions: a.Report No. CAO-2026-01 re: Asset Management Plan 1.Report No CAO 2026-01 - Asset Management Plan.pdf2.Report to Council CAO-2026-01 Appendix A-DRAFT Municipality of East Ferris Asset Management Plan (December 2025).pdf2026-34Moved byCouncillor KellySeconded byDeputy Mayor RooyakkersTHAT Council for the Municipality of East Ferris approves the Draft Municipality of East Ferris December 2025 Asset Management Plan as presented; AND THAT a copy of the approved Asset Management Plan be provided to the Ministry of Infrastructure.Carried Mayor Champagne11.Notice of Motions Mayor Champagne noted that he will bring a resolution of support forward to the next meeting of Council from the North Bay-Parry Sound District Health Unit regarding food insecurity. 12.By-laws: a.By-Law No. 2026-09: 1st, 2nd and 3rd Reading 1.By-law No. 2026-09 Pothole Prevention and Repair Program.pdf2.East Ferris PPRP-TPA-Jan2026.pdf2026-35Moved byCouncillor TrahanSeconded byCouncillor BrazeauWHEREAS 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 authorize an agreement between the Municipality of East Ferris and His Majesty the King, in Right of Ontario, as represented by the Hon. Minister of Transportation, BE READ a first, second and third time, passed and numbered 2026-09; AND THAT said by-law be signed by the Mayor and Clerk and sealed with the Seal of the Corporation.Carried Mayor Champagneb.By-Law No. 2026-10: 1st and 2nd Reading 1.By-law No. 2026-10 Property Standards 1st and 2nd Reading.pdf2026-36Moved byCouncillor KellySeconded byDeputy Mayor RooyakkersTHAT By-law 2026-10 being a by-law to establish property standards in the Municipality of East Ferris be read a first and second time this 10th day of February, 2026.Carried Mayor Champagne13.Correspondence and Information Items: a.AMO Communications 1.AMO Watchfile January 29, 2026.pdf2.AMO Watchfile February 5, 2026.pdfre: Watchfile of January 29th and February 5th, 2026b.Good Roads 1.Good Roads Delegations Open.pdfre: 2026 Conference Delegations Open2026-37Moved byCouncillor TrahanSeconded byCouncillor KellyTHAT Council directs staff to apply for, and prepare a delegation to the Ministry of Northern Economic Development and Growth at the Good Roads Conference regarding the Municipality's funding application to NOHFC for a new fire hall and training facility. Carried Mayor Champagnec.North Bay-Parry Sound District Health Unit 1.Municipality of East Ferris - Municipal Levy Letter 2026.pdfre: 2026 Municipal Levyd.North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority 1.Notice of Public Consultation 2026.pdf2.Notice of Source Protection Plan updates_East Ferris.pdfre: Source Protection Plan Public Consultatione.East Nipissing-North Parry Sound Veterinary Services Committee 1.East Nip North Parry Sound Vet Services 2026.pdfre: 2026 Contributionf.Knights of Columbus 6664 1.Thank you Letter KoC.pdfre: Thank You Letter14.Action Items: a.Approval of Correspondence and Information Circulated with the Agenda 2026-38Moved byCouncillor BrazeauSeconded byCouncillor KellyTHAT Council approve the Correspondence and Information as circulated with the agenda of February 10th, 2026.Carried Mayor Champagneb.2025 Statement of Remuneration and Expenses 1.2025 Statement of Council Remuneration and Expenses.pdf2026-39Moved byCouncillor BrazeauSeconded byCouncillor TrahanWHEREAS Section 284 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O., c.25, as amended, requires that the Treasurer of aMunicipality shall in each year on or before March 31st provide to the Council of the municipality an itemizedstatement on remuneration and expenses paid in the previous year;BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that Council for the Municipality of East Ferris accepts the 2025 Statement ofRemuneration and Expenses itemized for each Member of Council and Member of Local Boards andCommittees, as submitted.Carried Mayor Champagne15.Approval of Accounts Payable 2026-40Moved byCouncillor BrazeauSeconded byDeputy Mayor RooyakkersTHAT Council approve the general accounts for the Municipality of East Ferris as indicated in the cheque register(s) dated February 10th, 2026 in the amount of $359,010.91.Carried Mayor Champagne16.Other Business None for this session.17.In Camera (if required) None for this session.18.Confirmatory By-law a.By-law No. 2025-11: 1st, 2nd and 3rd Reading 1.By-law No. 2026-11 Confirmatory - January 28th - February 10th, 2026.pdf2026-41Moved byDeputy Mayor RooyakkersSeconded byCouncillor TrahanWHEREAS 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 January 28th, 2026 to February 10th, 2026, BE READ a first, second and third time, passed and numbered 2026-11; AND THAT said by-law be signed by the Mayor and Clerk and sealed with the Seal of the Corporation.Carried Mayor Champagne19.Adjournment 2026-42Moved byCouncillor TrahanSeconded byCouncillor BrazeauTHAT we do now adjourn at 5:55 p.m. and meet again on February 24th, 2026.Carried Mayor ChampagneNo Item Selected This item has no attachments.1.By-law No. 2026-09 Pothole Prevention and Repair Program.pdf2.East Ferris PPRP-TPA-Jan2026.pdf1.2025 Statement of Council Remuneration and Expenses.pdf1.Striking Minutes February 4, 2026 Recreation Parks and Events.pdf2.Striking Minutes February 4, 2026 Library Board.pdf1.Post-Meeting Agenda Package - dnssab-bm_Jan28_2026.pdf1.By-law No. 2026-11 Confirmatory - January 28th - February 10th, 2026.pdf1.By-law No. 2026-10 Property Standards 1st and 2nd Reading.pdf1.AMO Watchfile January 29, 2026.pdf2.AMO Watchfile February 5, 2026.pdf1.Municipality of East Ferris - Municipal Levy Letter 2026.pdf1.Notice of Public Consultation 2026.pdf2.Notice of Source Protection Plan updates_East Ferris.pdf1.East Nip North Parry Sound Vet Services 2026.pdf1.Thank you Letter KoC.pdf1.Meeting Minutes - January 27th, 2026 FINAL.pdf1.Report No CAO 2026-01 - Asset Management Plan.pdf2.Report to Council CAO-2026-01 Appendix A-DRAFT Municipality of East Ferris Asset Management Plan (December 2025).pdf1.Good Roads Delegations Open.pdf1.BOH-Minutes-2025-11-26-Signiture-Ready.pdf