Lauren Rooyakkers has worked in pharmaceutical sales and non-profit organizations. At 50, she went back to school to get her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology. She has been working as a Registered Psychotherapist since 2019. Lauren lived in Goderich, Ontario and moved back to Huron County with her husband, Dan. They raised their two children in rural Ontario. They bought a cottage in 2017 on Lake Nosbonsing. In 2021, Dan and Lauren moved to East Ferris permanently. During the 2022 election, Lauren and Dan biked around East Ferris to talk to as many people as they could. Lauren was successfully elected to the council. Since 2021, Lauren has joined the Board of Directors of the Wasi Ski Club and the Club Action 50 + as well as play pickleball and beach volleyball – enjoying the many social, fitness, and natural aspects that East Ferris has to offer. On council, Lauren has been an active member of the Public Works Committee, the Committee of Adjustments, Planning Committee and the East Ferris Public Library Board. For the East Ferris Public Library, Lauren created the “Welcome to East Ferris” map that locates and promotes East Ferris’ many businesses, facilities, and resources. Lauren is active on Facebook to promote activities and resources in East Ferris. Lauren has recently joined the North Bay Mattawa Conservation Authority.
WHEREAS Council for the Municipality of East Ferris deems it desirable to pass the final reading of the following by-law at this session; BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT a by-law to designate Site Plan Control within the limits of the Municipality of East Ferris, to delegate site plan control powers and authority and to repeal By-law No.1894 and By-law No. 2013-44 , BE READ a third and final time, pass
THAT Council approve the Correspondence and Information as circulated with the agenda of October 19th, 2026.
THAT the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of September 8th, 2026 be adopted as circulated.
WHEREAS persons with disabilities bring valuable skills, perspectives and leadership to workplaces and communities; and AND WHEREAS accessibility and inclusive employment strengthen local economies, reduce barriers and create opportunity for all residents; AND WHEREAS Disability Employment Awareness Month recognizes the importance of equitable participation and the shared responsibility to build a
THAT Council approve the Correspondence and Information as circulated with the agenda of September 22nd, 2026.
THAT Council of the Municipality of East Ferris supports the Town of Latchord request that Ontario Northland Railway undertake the necessary preparation and painting of its railway bridge located along Highway 11 in the Town of Latchford and establish an appropriate schedule for the ongoing exterior maintenance of this structure; AND FURTHER THAT Ontario Northland Railway be encouraged to review i
WHEREAS Kristin Pichoskie, the founder of Oak's Tree of Love, a Northern Ontario initiative created in memory of her son, Oak Beaudyn Noel has requested the Municipality proclaim October 15th, 2026 as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day and proclaim October 2026 as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month; BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that Council for the Municipality of East Ferris approves of this
WHEREAS the Municipality of East Ferris adopted Policy No. GOV-FLAG on July 13th, 2021; AND WHEREAS Part 4, Section 1 prescribes for flag raising requests; AND WHEREAS Kristin Pichoskie has made a request to fly a Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Flag on October 15th, 2026. NOW THEREFORE be it resolved that the Council for the Municipality of East Ferris, in accordance with the Municipality's F
THAT the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of May 26th, 2026 be adopted as circulated.
THAT Council of the Municipality of East Ferris supports the Municipality of Wawa's request of the Government of Ontario to extend the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund; AND THAT this resolution be circulated to the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Infrastructure, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, local Members of Provincial Parliament (MPPs), and the Association of Municipalit
THAT Council of the Municipality of East Ferris supports the Town of Bruce Mines in their concerns with the passage of Bill 97 and find that it constitutes a regression from established principles of transparent government and urge the Government of Ontario to repeal this provision of the legislation; AND THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Premier of Ontario, The Attorney General o
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 Zoning By-law No. 2021-60, as amended, BE READ a first, second and third time, passed and numbered 2026-23; AND THAT said by-law be signed by the Mayor and Clerk and sealed with the Seal of the Corporation
THAT Council approve the general accounts for the Municipality of East Ferris as indicated in the cheque register(s) dated April 28th, 2026 in the amount of $162,687.27.
THAT this meeting proceeds to In-Camera at 3:44 p.m. under 239(2)(f) of the Municipal Act: advise that is subject to solicitor-client privilege including communications necessary for that purpose, in order to address a matter pertaining to Report No.R-2026-09: Curbside Waste Collection.
THAT the draft agenda presented to Council and dated the 14th day of April, 2026 be adopted as prepared.
THAT the Council for the Municipality of East Ferris partners with the Ministry of Northern Economic Development and Growth by directing staff to forward 2 to 3 images of East Ferris to use in a Northern Ontario Tourism Campaign.
THAT Council approve the general accounts for the Municipality of East Ferris as indicated in the cheque register(s) dated April 14th, 2026 in the amount of $771,644.98
THAT the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of March 10th, 2026 be adopted as circulated.
THAT Council for the Municipality of East Ferris accepts Equipment Rental 2026 reference table derived from submissions received for RFQ EF 2026-09 Equipment Rental Rate List and that equipment rental needs be selected from the submitted rates based on the criteria stated in Report No. R-2026-01.
THAT Council for the Municipality of East Ferris awards Tender EF-2026-06 Granular Materials – Road Construction (South Shore Road) to Lefebvre Commercial Industrial in the amount of $118,424.00 including HST.
THAT Council approve the Correspondence and Information as circulated with the agenda of March 24th, 2026.
T HAT the Minutes of the Special Council Meeting of March 4th, 2026 be adopted as circulated.
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 establish property standards in the Municipality of East Ferris BE READ a third and final time, passed and numbered 2026-10; AND THAT said by-law be signed by the Mayor and Clerk and sealed with the Seal of the Corporation
THAT we do now return to regular session of Council at 5:33 p.m.
THAT the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of February 10th, 2026 be adopted as circulated.
THAT Council approve the Correspondence and Information as circulated with the agenda of February 24th, 2026.
THAT the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of January 27th, 2026 be adopted as circulated.
THAT 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.
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 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
THAT the Council for the Municipality of East Ferris supports the City of Peterborough requesting that the Province of Ontario provide targeted financial assistance to municipalities to offset any additional costs that are directly and demonstrably incurred as a result of compliance with the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019, and not general increases to police budgets; AND THAT Council urge
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 January 14th, 2026 to January 27th, 2026, BE READ a first, second and third time, passed and numbered 2026-08; AND THAT said by-law be signed by the Mayor and Clerk and sealed with the S
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 levy Interim Tax Rates and Charges, BE READ a first, second and third time, passed and numbered 2026-01; AND THAT said by-law be signed by the Mayor and Clerk and sealed with the Seal of the Corporation.
THAT the Council of the Municipality of East Ferris supports the Municipality of Magnetawan, urging the Province of Ontario to revise its grant funding criteria to recognize and accept alternative servicing methods as eligible infrastructure, and to ensure that rural and northern municipalities lacking municipal gas, water, and wastewater systems are not excluded from support. AND FURTHER THAT thi
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 December 9th, 2025 to January 13th, 2026, BE READ a first, second and third time, passed and numbered 2026-07; AND THAT said by-law be signed by the Mayor and Clerk and sealed with the S
WHEREAS the Municipality of East Ferris and the Township of Chisholm hold an agreement to establish the framework for the use of the East Ferris Community Centre as the Township of Chisholm’s secondary Emergency Operations Centre; AND WHEREAS the Agreement was originally signed in 2014 by both municipalities; AND WHEREAS the provisions of the Agreement have not changed; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED th
THAT Council approve the Correspondence and Information as circulated with the agenda of December 9th, 2025.
THAT this meeting proceeds to In-Camera session at 6:15 p.m., under Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25 in order to address a matter pertaining to the potential sale and related negotiations of the surplus pumper truck: (k) a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations
THAT the Council for the Municipality of East Ferris supports the Town of Plympton-Wyoming, urging the Province of Ontario to reconsider the fee freeze mandate and to implement a funding framework that protects municipal taxpayers from cost recovery deficits, while supporting a sustainable and balanced approach to conservation authority financing.
THAT the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of September 9th, 2025 be adopted as circulated.
THAT the Council for the Municipality of East Ferris supports the Municipality of Bluewater urging the Province of Ontario to immediately implement other service delivery models that are being successfully modeled elsewhere in the province to address the Early Childhood Educator shortage. AND FURTHER THAT this resolution be forwarded to the Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, and the Honoura