A life-long resident of East Ferris, Mayor Champagne has devoted over 20 years to municipal politics as a Councillor and has sat on a number of provincial boards and associations. Rick has been a member of the Health Unit for almost 2 decades and now sits as the Chair of the Board. Rick is Past-President and remains active with Ontario Good Roads Association. Current and past representation includes: the North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Association, the Parks, Recreation and Culture Committee, the Public Works Committee, the East Ferris Knights of Columbus, and the East Ferris Minor Hockey Association. A proud Father and Grandfather (of 5), Rick and his wife Nancy enjoy their membership at the Nosbonsing Curling Club and world travel.
THAT Council of the Municipality of East Ferris supports the County of Peterborough in their request of the Province of Ontario to immediately encourage prioritization of the review of data specifically related to non-resident property owners to ensure voter lists are as accurate as possible prior to August 14, 2026; AND FURTHER THAT this resolution be forwarded to the Premier, the Minister of Mun
THAT Council for the Municipality of East Ferris supports the Province's proposed amendments to the Planning Act under Schedule 7 of Bill 119 permitting the use of Administrative Monetary Penalties for zoning by-law contraventions relating to prohibited land uses; AND THAT Council recognizes these amendments as providing municipalities, particularly rural municipalities, with a practical, efficien
WHEREAS the Municipality of East Ferris Procedural By-law No. 2023-55, Article 9 regarding delegations to Council, requires a Request for Delegation Form be received by the Clerk no later than six (6) business days preceding the Council Meeting for which they are requesting a delegation; AND WHEREAS this requirement does not provide the public with the opportunity to register a delegation to Counc
THAT the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of April 23rd, 2025 be adopted as circulated.
WHEREAS the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act, Section 4 prescribes for the exclusions where a pecuniary interest does not apply; AND WHEREAS section 4(g) states " by reason of the member being eligible for election or appointment to fill a vacancy, office or position in the council or local board when the council or local board is empowered or required by any general or special Act to fill such
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 amend By-law No. 2021-60 as amended, (Municipality of East Ferris - Champagne Road/Corbeil Road, for the purpose of constructing a Municipal Fire Hall) BE READ a first, second and third time, passed and numbered 2025-30; AND T
THAT Council of the Municipality of East Ferris supports the resolution passed by the City Richmond Hill petitioning the Provincial government to implement provincial regulations to restrict the possession, breeding, and use of non-native (“exotic”) wild animals and license zoos in order to guarantee the fair and consistent application of policy throughout Ontario for the safety of Ontario’s citiz
THAT Council of the Municipality of East Ferris supports the resolution passed by Town of Georgina urging the Province of Ontario to work with key stakeholders to develop limited liability legislation, including enforceable contractor training and a provincially endorsed set of Best Practices for snow and ice management; AND FURTHER THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Right Honourab
THAT Council of the Municipality of East Ferris supports the resolution passed by the Township of Champlain calling upon the Government of Ontario to increase surveillance and spot checks of all heavy vehicles travelling on Ontario roads, as well as monitoring the testing standards maintained by privately-owned heavy licensing facilities; AND FURTHER THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to
THAT Council approve the general accounts for the Municipality of East Ferris as indicated in the cheque register(s) dated May 13th, 2025 in the amount of $351,626.25.
THAT the draft agenda presented to Council for the Special Meeting and dated the 8th day of May be hereby adopted as circulated.
WHEREAS Council declared the seat of the Mayor as vacant on May 8th, 2025; and WHEREAS Council is required to fill the vacancy of Mayor as per Section 263(5) of the Municipal Act; NOW THEREFORE be it resolved that the Council Vacancy Policy that establishes the process for filling the seat of the Mayor be adopted as prepared; and FURTHER THAT Council resolves to fill the vacancy through Direct App
THAT Council for the Municipality of East Ferris accepts the recommendation of the Fire Chief in Report No.FIRE-2025-02 and authorizes staff to to negotiate a purchase agreement with Battleshield Industries Limited for the design and purchase of a new pumper truck; AND THAT Council requests that staff return to Council for approval of the agreement and purchase price.
THAT Council for the Municipality of East Ferris accepts the recommendation of the Director of Public Works and Engineering contained in Report No. R-2025-02 and awards Tender EF 2025-02 Various Partial Culvert Reline Work to Provincial Underground Services Inc. in the amount of $70,568.50 including HST.
THAT Council for the Municipality of East Ferris accepts the recommendation of the Director of Public Works and Engineering contained in Report No. R-2025-07 and awards Tender EF 2025-07 Surface Treatment – Groulx Road to Duncor Enterprises Inc. in the amount of $308,894.54 including HST.
THAT Council for the Municipality of East Ferris accepts the recommendation of the Director of Public Works and Engineering contained in Report No. R-2025-08 and awards tender EF 2025-01 - Asphalt Paving - Village Road to Pioneer Construction Inc. in the amount of $209,228.70 including HST.
THAT Council for the Municipality of East Ferris accepts the recommendation of the Director of Public Works and Engineering contained in Report No. R-2025-10 and awards RFQ EF 2025-10 - Tandem Dump Trailer to DRD Distributing in the amount of $17,311.60 including HST.
THAT the draft agenda presented to Council and dated the 25th day of February, 2025 be adopted as prepared.
THAT Council for the Municipality of East Ferris hereby accepts the recommendation of the Director of Public Works and Engineering contained in Report No. R-2025-01 to award RFQ EF-2025-08 to Mac Lang (Sundridge) Limited for a new 2024 - 2500 series Crew Cab 4×4 Long Box (Option B) in the amount of $75,671.58 (H.S.T. included).
WHEREAS, the Knights of Columbus Council 6664 will be celebrating their 50 th Anniversary on March 16 th , 2025; AND WHEREAS, in respect of this milestone the Knights have requested Council proclaim the week of March 16th to March 22nd, 2025 as Knights of Columbus #6664 week in East Ferris; BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that Council for the Municipality of East Ferris approves of this request and declares
THAT Council approve the general accounts for the Municipality of East Ferris as indicated in the cheque register(s) dated February 25th, 2025 in the amount of $209,874.34.
THAT the draft agenda presented to Council and dated the 11th day of February, 2025 be adopted as amended by adding the following: -Item 14. b. Amend 2025 Budget Resolution from February 10th, 2025 Special Meeting
WHEREAS on April 14, 1925, North Bay received “City” status with a population of over 12,000; AND WHEREAS this year the City of North Bay is celebrating its 100 th anniversary as a leading City in Ontario and Canada; AND WHEREAS North Bay has grown and evolved into a beautiful full-service City that all neighbouring communities enjoy collaborating with; AND WHEREAS many East Ferris residents trave
THAT the Council for the Municipality of East Ferris approves the 2025 Operating Budget as amended in the amount of $9,963,649.00 representing a tax levy increase of $436,439.00 or 6.31%; AND THAT $217,347.00 of the tax levy increase is attributed to increases from agencies, boards, and commissions of which Council for the Municipality of East Ferris has no control over.
THAT the draft agenda presented to Council and dated the 28th day of January, 2025 be adopted as prepared.
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 a Telecommunications Tower and Shelter Agreement at the Astorville Site (Village Road) between the Corporation of the Municipality of East Ferris and Spectrum Telecom Group Ltd., BE READ a first, second and third ti
THAT Council approve the general accounts for the Municipality of East Ferris as indicated in the cheque register(s) dated January 28th, 2025 in the amount of $203,068.49.
THAT the draft agenda presented to Council and dated the 14th day of January, 2025 be adopted as prepared.
WHEREAS the Lake Nosbonsing OPP Detachment Board Community Representative Advisory Committee at it's meeting of December 16th, 2024 reviewed applications for the Community Representative vacancy; AND WHEREAS as per the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019, the successful applicant must be jointly appointed by all 3 member municipalities; AND WHEREAS the Committee recommends to Council for the M
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 authorize temporary borrowing from time to time to meet current expenditures during the fiscal year ending December 31st, 2025, BE READ a first, second and third time, passed and numbered 2025-02; AND THAT said by-law be signe
THAT Council approve the 2025 Membership list as amended to include the Northern Ontario Women's Caucus, and presented at the Regular Meeting of Council held January 14th, 2025 .
THAT the draft agenda presented to Council for the Special Meeting and dated the 17th day of December, 2024 be hereby adopted as circulated.
THAT Council for the Municipality of East Ferris approves the 2024 Strategic Plan Progress Report as amended.
THAT the draft agenda presented to Council and dated the 26th day of November, 2024 be adopted as amended by adding the Notice of Motion from the previous meeting regarding reclassifying Highway 94 from a Secondary to a Primary Cycling Route under Action Items.
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 authorize an agreement between the Corporation of the Municipality of East Ferris and Bell Canada for Next Generation 9-1-1 Service, BE READ a first, second and third time, passed and numbered 2024-43; AND THAT said by-law be
THAT Council for the Municipality of East Ferris supports the resolution received from the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit regarding recommending that the Ministry of Health develop a provincial oral health strategy that includes a remuneration model for dentists designed to promote equitable access to basic preventive and treatment dental services throughout the province (whether deliv
THAT Council for the Corporation of the Municipality of East Ferris directs staff to submit the following requests for delegations at the 2025 ROMA Conference: Minister of Infrastructure, Kinga Surma – Permanent, non-application-based funding for municipal road infrastructure Solicitor General, Michael Kerzner – Significant cost increases to OPP services Minister of Health, Sylvia Jones - Unafford
THAT the draft agenda presented to Council and dated the 12th day of November, 2024 be adopted as prepared.
WHEREAS the Lake Nosbonsing OPP Detachment Board supports the Safe Streets Campaign of the Ontario Provincial Police; AND WHEREAS the campaign raises awareness about the Safe Streets Act, to improve roadway safety and promote overall community well-being; AND WHEREAS the Board recommends that this initiative be brought forward to the Board's respective Council's to determine how best to disseminat
THAT Council for the Municipality of East Ferris supports the resolution received from the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit and endorses the Perspectives from Northern Ontario on the Public Health Funding Review letter; AND FURTHER THAT a copy of this resolution be sent to Dr. Kieran Moore (Chief Medical Officer of Health), the Honourable Sylvia Jones (Ontario Minister of Health), Elizab