THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF EAST FERRIS

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

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Municipal Office Council Chambers
PRESENT:
  • Pauline Rochefort, Mayor
  • Terry Kelly, Councillor
  • Steven Trahan, Councillor
  • Lauren Rooyakkers, Deputy Mayor
ABSENT:
  • Rick Champagne, Councillor
STAFF PRESENT:
  • Monica L. Hawkins, Clerk
  • Jason Trottier, CAO/Treasurer
  • Kari Hanselman, Deputy Clerk

1.
Call to Order

 

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

2.
Adoption of Agenda

 
  • 2023-114
    Moved byCouncillor Kelly
    Seconded byDeputy Mayor Rooyakkers

    THAT the draft agenda presented to Council and dated the 9th day of May, 2023 be adopted as prepared.

    Carried Mayor Rochefort

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

 

a.
Approval of Council Minutes, April 25th, 2023

This item has attachments. 
1.April 25th, 2023.pdf
  • 2023-115
    Moved byCouncillor Trahan
    Seconded byDeputy Mayor Rooyakkers

    THAT the minutes of the Council Meeting held April 25th, 2023 be adopted as circulated.

    Carried Mayor Rochefort

4.
Business Arising from the Minutes

 

None for this session

5.
Declarations of Conflict of Interest- Pecuniary Interest Thereof

 

None for this session

6.
Chair's Comments:

 

Mayor Rochefort advised that a new microphone system was set up for the Council Chambers.  Mayor Rochefort also commented on today being Clean Up Day in the Municipality.  Councillor Trahan is the lead for this day.  Residents are encouraged to participate in Clean-Up Day and send to the Municipality their photos.  Free dump day is Saturday, May 13th, 2023 - One free load at the landfill site.

7.
Delegations to Council:

 

a.
Seniors Villa - Donna Mailtland and Board Member

This item has attachments. 
1.Delegation Donna Maitland, Seniors Villa.pdf

Donna Maitland, President of the Senior's Villas of East Ferris made a presentation to Council with a brief update of the Villas and to discuss partnership opportunities with the Municipality.

8.
Committee Reports:

 

a.
Public Works and Infrastructure Committee

 

None for this session

b.
Community Emergency Management Committee

 

None for this session

c.
Fire and Emergency Services Committee

 

Fire and Emergency Services had a meeting on May 5th, 2023.  Minutes will be brought forward to Council at the May 23rd,2023 meeting.

d.
Planning Advisory Committee

 

None for this session

e.
Committee of Adjustment

 

None for this session

f.
Recreation, Parks and Culture Committee

 

None for this session

g.
Economic Development Committee

 

1.
Minutes of April 26th, 2023

This item has attachments. 
1.Ec Dev Minutes Apr 26 2023.pdf

2.
Recommendation(s) from minutes

 
  • 2023-116
    Moved byCouncillor Kelly
    Seconded byDeputy Mayor Rooyakkers

    WHEREAS the Economic Development Committee brought forward to their agenda of April 26th, 2023 the matter of reviewing amendment proposed to By-law No. 2014-19, a By-law to Regulate Animals in the Municipality of East Ferris;

    AND WHEREAS By-law No. 2022-10 amending the "Definitions and Schedule "C" - Fowl" to By-law No. 2014-19 received 1st and 2nd reading for the proposed amendments on February 8th, 2022;

    AND WHEREAS the Economic Development Committee feels that these amendments to By-law No. 2014-19 are not required at this time;

    AND WHEREAS the Economic Development recommended to Council that By-law No. 2014-19 remain standing with no amendments;

    BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that Council approves of this recommendation.

    Carried Mayor Rochefort

h.
Striking Committee

 

None for this session

9.
Board Reports:

 

a.
Library Board

 

1.
Minutes of May 1st, 2023

This item has attachments. 
1.Library Board Minutes May 1 2023.pdf

Deputy Mayor Rooyakkers reported on the Library meeting

b.
Police Services Board

 

None for this session

c.
Cassellholme, DNSSAB, Health Unit and NBMCA

 

10.
Departmental Reports & Resolutions:

 

None for this session

11.
Notice of Motions

 

None for this session

12.
By-laws:

 

a.
By-law No. 2023-19 - 1st, 2nd and 3rd Reading

This item has attachments. 
1.By-law No. 2023-19 Agreement with Earth Day Canada.pdf
2.By-Law No. 2023-19 Schedule Agreement Earth Day Canada EV stations.pdf
  • 2023-117
    Moved byCouncillor Kelly
    Seconded byCouncillor 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 with Earth Day Canada, a registered charitable organization incorporated under the Federal Laws of Canada, BE READ a first, second and third time, passed and numbered 2023-19;

    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. 2023-20 - 1st and 2nd Reading

This item has attachments. 
1.By-law No. 2023-20 Clean Yards By-law.pdf
2.By-law No. 2023-20 Clean Yards By-law Schedule A.pdf
3.By-law No. 2023-20 Clean Yards By-law Schedule B.pdf
  • 2023-118
    Moved byCouncillor Trahan
    Seconded byDeputy Mayor Rooyakkers

    THAT By-law No. 2023-20 being a By-law to provide regulations for maintaining land in a clean and clear condition, BE READ a first and second time this 9th day of May, 2023.

    Carried Mayor Rochefort

c.
By-law No. 2023-21 - 1st, 2nd and 3rd Reading

This item has attachments. 
1.By-Law No. 2023-21 Tax Ratios.pdf
  • 2023-119
    Moved byCouncillor Kelly
    Seconded byCouncillor 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 set tax ratios for the Municipality for the year 2023, BE READ a first, second and third time, passed and numbered 2023-21;

    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 Archipelago

This item has attachments. 
1.Township of Archipelago - Road Management Action on Invasive Phragmites.pdf

b.
District of Nipissing Social Services Administration Board

This item has attachments. 
1.DNSSAB - CSC Package 04-26-2023.pdf
2.DNSSAB - NDHC Meeting Package.pdf
3.DNSSAB Board Package.pdf

c.
FONOM

This item has attachments. 
1.FONOM Resolution - Bail Reform Resolution (1).pdf

Referred for Support

d.
Municipal Property Assessment Corporation

This item has attachments. 
1.MPAC 2022 Financial Statements.pdf

e.
North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority

This item has attachments. 
1.NBMCA Minutes March 29th, 2023.pdf

Councillor Trahan reported on the Minutes of the NBMCA

f.
North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit

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

g.
AMO Communications

This item has attachments. 
1.AMO Communications, April 27th, 2023.1.pdf
2.AMO Communications, May 4th, 2023.pdf

h.
Dan Bedard - Crafty Dan's Artisan Food Truck

This item has attachments. 
1.Crafty Dan's Artisan food truck.pdf

Referred to staff for report for the next Council Meeting

i.
Lucenti, Orlando - Barristers and Solicitors

This item has attachments. 
1.Lucenti, Orlander Barristers and Solicitors.pdf

Referred to In-Camera Session to discuss under Section 239(2)(c) - A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of lands by the municipality or local board.

j.
Near North Crime Stoppers

This item has attachments. 
1.Crime Stoppers - Golf tournament.pdf
2.Crime Stoppers Golf Tournament.pdf

14.
Action Items:

 

a.
Approval of Correspondence and Information circulated with Agenda

 
  • 2023-120
    Moved byCouncillor Trahan
    Seconded byDeputy Mayor Rooyakkers

    THAT Council approve the Correspondence and Information as circulated with the agenda of May 9th, 2023.

    Carried Mayor Rochefort

b.
Referred from last Council Meeting

This item has attachments. 
1.Referred for support - Township of Chisholm.pdf
  • 2023-121
    Moved byCouncillor Kelly
    Seconded byCouncillor Trahan

    THAT Council for the Municipality of East Ferris supports the resolution from the Township of Chisholm regarding options for consultation from the Communities that feed into Ecole élémentaire catholique St. Thomas d’Aquin due to increased enrollment;

    AND FURTHER THAT a copy of this resolution be sent to neighbouring municipalities who have students that could feed into école élémentaire catholique Saint Thomas d’Aquin and the Conseil Scolaire Catholique Franco-Nord.

    Carried Mayor Rochefort

15.
Approval of Accounts Payable

 
  • 2023-122
    Moved byCouncillor Kelly
    Seconded byDeputy Mayor Rooyakkers

    THAT Council approve the general accounts for the Municipality of East Ferris as indicated in the cheque register(s) dated May 9th, 2023 in the amount of $663,513.52.

    Carried Mayor Rochefort

16.
Other Business

 

None for this session

17.
In Camera 

 

Council proceeded to In-Camera session under Section 239(2)(c) and (d).

  • 2023-123
    Moved byCouncillor Trahan
    Seconded byCouncillor Kelly

    THAT this meeting proceeds to In-Camera session at 7:33 p.m., under Section 239(2) (c) and (d) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25 in order to address a matter pertaining to: 

    • A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of lands by the municipality or local board; and
    • Labour relations or employee negotiations.
    Carried Mayor Rochefort
  • 2023-124
    Moved byCouncillor Kelly
    Seconded byCouncillor Trahan

    THAT we do now adjourn this In-Camera meeting at 8:43 p.m. and return to our regular session of Council.

    Carried Mayor Rochefort
  • 2023-125
    Moved byCouncillor Trahan
    Seconded byCouncillor Kelly

    THAT Council for the Corporation of the Municipality of East Ferris approves the Memorandum of Settlement with United Food and Commercial Workers Local 175 dated May 3rd, 2023.

    Carried Mayor Rochefort
  • 2023-126
    Moved byCouncillor Kelly
    Seconded byCouncillor Trahan

    WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of East Ferris is the owner of Part of the Original Shoreline Road Allowance on Trout Lake defined as Part 5 Plan 36R-9253 (PIN 49183-0629), East Ferris, District of Nipissing;

    AND WHEREAS the Municipality was approached by Sandro Orlando on behalf of Adam Curran and 1851877 Ontario Inc. to resolve what they considered to be an issue with ownership of Part 5 Plan 36R-9253 (PIN 49183-0629);

    AND WHEREAS the Original Shoreline Road Allowance defined as Part 5 Plan 36R-9253 (PIN 49183-0629), East Ferris, District of Nipissing; is surrounded by lands owned by 1851877 Ontario Inc., which are to be transferred to Adam Curran;

    AND WHEREAS the Municipality has no current or future needs for this parcel of land for any operational purposes;

    AND WHEREAS the parcel of land is landlocked and not valuable for any use by any person aside from an adjacent land owner;

    AND WHEREAS the Municipality deems it appropriate to sell the parcel of land at the standard rate of $0.75 / square foot as per the Municipality of East Ferris Fees and Charges By-law 2023-11;

    BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the sale of the said lands shall be done by way of by-law in accordance with the requirements of the Municipal Act.

    Carried Mayor Rochefort

18.
Documents for In-Camera Session under Section 239(2)(d)

 

19.
Confirmatory By-Law

 

a.
By-law No. 2023-22 - 1st, 2nd and 3rd Reading

This item has attachments. 
1.By-law No. 2023-22 Confirmatory - April 25th-May 9th, 2023.pdf
  • 2023-127
    Moved byCouncillor Trahan
    Seconded byDeputy Mayor Rooyakkers

    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 April 25th, 2023 to May 9th, 2023, BE READ a first, second and third time, passed and numbered 2023-22;

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

    Carried Mayor Rochefort

20.
Adjournment

 
  • 2023-128
    Moved byCouncillor Kelly
    Seconded byDeputy Mayor Rooyakkers

    THAT we do now adjourn at 8:46 p.m. and meet again on May 23rd, 2023.

    Carried Mayor Rochefort
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