THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF EAST FERRIS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTESTuesday, June 13, 2023 6:00 P.m. - 9:00 P.m.Municipal Office Council ChambersPRESENT:Pauline Rochefort, MayorTerry Kelly, CouncillorSteven Trahan, CouncillorRick Champagne, CouncillorLauren Rooyakkers, Deputy MayorSTAFF PRESENT:Monica L. Hawkins, ClerkKari Hanselman, Deputy Clerk1.Call to Order Mayor Rochefort called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.2.Adoption of Agenda 2023-152Moved byCouncillor KellySeconded byDeputy Mayor RooyakkersTHAT the draft agenda presented to Council and dated the 13th day of June, 2023 be adopted as prepared.Carried Mayor Rochefort3.Accepting the Minutes of the Previous Meeting(s): a.Approval of Council Minutes of Regular Meeting held May 23rd, 2023 1.May 23rd, 2023.pdf2023-153Moved byDeputy Mayor RooyakkersSeconded byCouncillor TrahanTHAT the minutes of the Council Meeting held May 23rd, 2023 be adopted as circulated.Carried Mayor Rochefort4.Business Arising from the Minutes None for this session5.Declarations of Conflict of Interest- Pecuniary Interest Thereof a.Deputy Mayor Rooyakkers declared Conflict of Interest on Report No. PLAN-2023-05 of the agenda 6.Chair's Comments: Mayor Rochefort advised that the month of June is a busy month: Senior's Month, Pride Month and ParticipACTION Month.7.Delegations to Council: a.Brigitte Gravelle Brigitte Gravelle made a presentation to Council regarding the private dock at Big Moose Boat Launch.b.Emma Jones, Karen Jones Consulting Inc. Emma Jones from Karen Jones Consulting Inc. made a presentation to Council regarding the 2023 East Ferris Tradeshow.8.Committee Reports: a.Public Works and Infrastructure Committee None for this sessionb.Community Emergency Management Committee None for this sessionc.Fire and Emergency Services Committee None for this sessiond.Planning Advisory Committee None for this sessione.Committee of Adjustment None for this sessionf.Recreation, Parks and Culture Committee None for this sessiong.Economic Development Committee 1.Minutes of May 24th, 2023 1.Ec Dev Minutes May 24 2023.pdfDeputy Mayor Rooyakkers reported on the Economic Development Committee meeting.h.Striking Committee None for this session9.Board Reports: a.Library Board 1.Minutes of June 5th, 2023 1.Library Board Minutes Jun 5 2023.pdfDeputy Mayor Rooyakkers reported on the Library Board minutes.b.Police Services Board None for this sessionc.Cassellholme, DNSSAB, Health Unit and NBMCA 10.Departmental Reports & Resolutions: a.Report No. FD-2023-01 1.RIRE Report No. FD-2023-01 (Drilled Well).pdf2023-154Moved byCouncillor KellySeconded byCouncillor TrahanTHAT Council for the Municipality of East Ferris accepts the recommendation from the Fire Chief contained in Report No. FD-2023-01 and approve the purchase of services from Marshall Well Drilling to supply and install a new drilled well at 1229 Village Rd (Astorville Fire Hall) in the estimated amount of $37,505.00 plus HST.Carried Mayor Rochefortb.Report No. PLAN-2023-05 1.Report No. PLAN-2023-05.pdfDeputy Mayor Rooyakkers declared a conflict on this item. (Report No. PLAN-2023-05: ; The land to be discussed is close to home property and may affect property value.)Deputy Mayor Rooyakkers declared Conflict of Interest on this matter; vacated her seat and left the Council Chambers. Deputy Mayor Rooyakkers did not participate in any of the discussion on this matter. Council discussed the report and referred back to staff for further information. Report to be brought back to Council at the July 11th Council meeting. Deputy Mayor Rooyakkers returned to the Council Chambers after the discussion of Report No. PLAN-2023-05 was done.11.Notice of Motions None for this session12.By-laws: None for this session13.Correspondence and Information Items: a.Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry 1.Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry.pdfb.Minister of Seniors and Accessibility 1.Min. of Seniors and Accessibility.pdfc.City of Quinte West 1.City of Quinte West.pdfCouncil referred for supportd.Lanark County 1.Lanark County - Support of letter.pdfCouncil referred for supporte.Municipality of East Ferris 1.Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing.1.pdf2.Response Letter - Provincial Policy Statement (2023).pdff.Municipality of Huron Shores 1.Municipality of Huron Shores Letter to the Minister of health re Health Care Crisis.pdf2.Municipality of Huron Shores Letter to the Minister of health re Health Care Crisis.1.pdfCouncil referred for supportg.Municipality of South Huron 1.Municipality of South Huron Proposed Provincial Planning Statement 2023.1.pdf2.Municipality of South Huron Proposed PPS 2023 and Bill 97 Report .2.pdfCouncil referred for supporth.AMO Communications 1.AMO Communications, May 25th, 2023.pdf2.AMO Communications, June 1st, 2023.pdf3.AMO Communications, June 1st, 2023.2.pdfi.North Bay Mattawa Conservation Authority 1.NBMCA 2022 Audited Financial Statements.pdfj.NBMCA - Drinking Water Source Protection Act for Clean Water 1.NBMCA Noticed of Draft Proposed Source Protecton Plan updates.pdf14.Action Items: a.Approval of Correspondence and Information circulated with the Agenda 2023-155Moved byDeputy Mayor RooyakkersSeconded byCouncillor ChampagneTHAT Council approve the Correspondence and Information as circulated with the agenda of June 13th, 2023.Carried Mayor Rochefortb.Referred for support from meeting of May 23rd, 2023 1.Referred for support City of Cambridge.pdf2.Referred for support City of Cambridge.1.pdf3.Referred for support Township of Armour - Aerodrome Resolution.pdf2023-156Moved byCouncillor KellySeconded byCouncillor TrahanTHAT Council for the Municipality of East Ferris supports the resolution from the City of Cambridge requesting that the Ontario Government amend s.205.1 of the Highway Traffic Act to permit municipalities to locate an Automated Speed Enforcement system permanently or temporarily on any roadway under the jurisdiction of municipalities and as determined by municipalities and not be restricted to only community safety zones and school safety zones.Carried Mayor Rochefort2023-157Moved byDeputy Mayor RooyakkersSeconded byCouncillor ChampagneTHAT Council for the Municipality of East Ferris supports the resolution from the City of Cambridge regarding the Ontario Big City Mayor’s motion on legislative amendments to improve municipal Codes of Conduct and enforcement.Carried Mayor Rochefort2023-158Moved byCouncillor TrahanSeconded byCouncillor KellyTHAT Council for the Municipality of East Ferris supports resolution No. 132 from the Township of Armour regarding the support of efforts to raise awareness about the loopholes in current regulations regarding water aerodromes that allow proponents to build massive docks and boathouses without municipal consultation, approval, or adherence to by-laws and regulations.Carried Mayor Rochefort15.Approval of Accounts Payable 2023-159Moved byDeputy Mayor RooyakkersSeconded byCouncillor TrahanTHAT Council approve the general accounts for the Municipality of East Ferris as indicated in the cheque register(s) dated June 13th, 2023 in the amount of $799,812.85.Carried Mayor Rochefort16.Other Business Councillor Kelly advised regarding Social Media. Council mentioned that the Weekly Report forwarded to them on Fridays is good information. 17.In Camera (if required) None for this session18.Confirmatory By-Law a.By-law No. 2023-26 - 1st, 2nd and 3rd Reading 1.By-law No. 2023-26 Confirmatory - May 23-June 13th, 2023.pdf2023-160Moved byCouncillor TrahanSeconded byCouncillor KellyWHEREAS 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 May 23rd, 2023 to June 13th, 2023, BE READ a first, second and third time, passed and numbered 2023-26; AND THAT said by-law be signed by the Mayor and Clerk and sealed with the Seal of the Corporation.Carried Mayor Rochefort19.Adjournment 2023-161Moved byCouncillor TrahanSeconded byCouncillor ChampagneTHAT we do now adjourn at 7:49 p.m. and meet again on June 27th, 2023.Carried Mayor RochefortNo Item Selected This item has no attachments1.May 23rd, 2023.pdf1.AMO Communications, May 25th, 2023.pdf2.AMO Communications, June 1st, 2023.pdf3.AMO Communications, June 1st, 2023.2.pdf1.City of Quinte West.pdf1.Ec Dev Minutes May 24 2023.pdf1.Lanark County - Support of letter.pdf1.Min. of Seniors and Accessibility.pdf1.Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry.pdf1.Municipality of Huron Shores Letter to the Minister of health re Health Care Crisis.pdf2.Municipality of Huron Shores Letter to the Minister of health re Health Care Crisis.1.pdf1.Municipality of South Huron Proposed Provincial Planning Statement 2023.1.pdf2.Municipality of South Huron Proposed PPS 2023 and Bill 97 Report .2.pdf1.NBMCA 2022 Audited Financial Statements.pdf1.Referred for support City of Cambridge.pdf2.Referred for support City of Cambridge.1.pdf3.Referred for support Township of Armour - Aerodrome Resolution.pdf1.By-law No. 2023-26 Confirmatory - May 23-June 13th, 2023.pdf1.NBMCA Noticed of Draft Proposed Source Protecton Plan updates.pdf1.Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing.1.pdf2.Response Letter - Provincial Policy Statement (2023).pdf1.Library Board Minutes Jun 5 2023.pdf1.RIRE Report No. FD-2023-01 (Drilled Well).pdf1.Report No. PLAN-2023-05.pdf