THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF EAST FERRIS

SPECIAL COUNCIL MINUTES

Thursday, February 04, 2021

12:00 P.m. - 2:00 P.m.

Corbeil Park Hall

PRESENT:

• Pauline Rochefort, Mayor
• Terry Kelly, Councillor
• Erika Lougheed, Councillor
• Steven Trahan, Deputy Mayor

STAFF PRESENT:

• Monica L. Hawkins, Clerk
• Jason Trottier, CAO/Treasurer

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1.

Adoption of the Agenda

Mayor Rochefort welcomed and thanked the representatives of the Ministries of Natural Resources and Forestry and Indigenous Affairs for being in attendance.  At the Municipality's request, they are here to make a presentation and update Council and the community on the negotiations with the Algonquins and provide us with an opportunity to ask questions on behalf of our residents.

• 2021-31
  Moved by Councillor Terry Kelly
  Seconded by Deputy Mayor Steven Trahan

  THAT the draft agenda presented to Council for the Special Meeting and dated the 4th day of February, 2021 be hereby adopted as circulated.

  Carried Mayor Rochefort

2.

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof

None for this session

3.

Correspondence and Information:

a.

Algonquin Land Claim

Prior to going into the questions received, a presentation was made by the Ministries.

b.

Questions received from residents

There was a total of 45 questions that was sent to the Ministries prior to the meeting.  All 45 questions was addressed.

4.

In-Camera Session - none for this session

5.

Resolution as a result of In-Camera Session (if any)

6.

Adjournment

• 2021-32
  Moved by Councillor Terry Kelly
  Seconded by Councillor Lougheed

  THAT we do now adjourn this meeting at 1:21 p.m.

  Carried Mayor Rochefort