Nick is a dedicated resident of East Ferris, where he has lived for over a decade and is deeply committed to his community. Currently working as a courier, Nick has a diverse background with professional experience in hotel management, real estate law, and customer relations. With his diverse professional history, Nick has developed a keen understanding of client needs, operational efficiency, and problem-solving—skills honed through years of experience in fast-paced, service-oriented environments. His academic journey includes studies in Physiology and Sociology, Political Science, and a two-year law program, which have provided him with a broad understanding of both people and systems. Outside of work, Nick enjoys spending time in nature, particularly gardening, and cherishes moments with his wife and two boys. With a long-standing interest in politics and a passion for community development, Nick is committed to advocating for what’s best for East Ferris as a potential Councillor. His goal is to bring a thoughtful and proactive approach to local governance, ensuring the future of his community is bright and sustainable for generations to come.
THAT the draft agenda presented to Council and dated the 19th day of October, 2026 be adopted as amended by adding an In-Camera session under Section 239(2)(e) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, C.25 in order to address a matter pertaining to litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board regarding OLT Case No. O
THAT Council for the Municipality of East Ferris accepts the recommendation contained in Report No. R-2026-12 and award RFQ EF 2026-11 – for snow plowing services of the Municipal Office/OPP and the East Ferris Medical Centre parking lots and walkways (Municipal Yards) to Clouthier Contracting Ltd for the next three winter seasons at the following lump sum prices inclusive of HST; 2026-27 season $
THAT Council approve the general accounts for the Municipality of East Ferris as indicated in the cheque register(s) dated October 19th, 2026 in the amount of $901,052.87.
THAT this meeting proceeds to In-Camera session at 5:48 p.m. under Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25 in order to address matters pertaining to: (d) labour relations or employee negotiations relating to Collective Bargaining; (e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board relating to OLT C
THAT Council for the Municipality of East Ferris approves the 2026 Strategic Plan Progress Report.
THAT the draft agenda presented to Council and dated the 22nd day of September, 2026 be adopted as prepared.
THAT Council for the Municipality of East Ferris direct staff to initiate an Official Plan Amendment process to introduce language related to peer review for supporting studies submitted with planning applications, including that the expense of this peer review be borne entirely by the development proponent.
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 the execution of an agreement between the Corporation of the Municipality of East Ferris and His Majesty the King in Right of Ontario as Represented by the Minister of Northern Economic Development and Growth for the
THAT By-law No. 2026-42 being 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 first and second time this 22nd day of September, 2026.
THAT Council of the Municipality of East Ferris supports the Town of Parry Sound's request that the Province of Ontario establish a province-wide regulatory framework for e-scooters that recognizes their unique operating characteristics, maintains appropriate safety standards, and provides municipalities with authority to address local needs; AND FURTHER THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded
THAT Council for the Municipality of East Ferris appoints Narry Paquette, Mayor of the Township of Bonfield, as the representative on the Cassellholme Board of Management to represent Area 3, which consists of the Township of Bonfield, Township of Chisholm, Municipality of East Ferris and the Municipality of Mattawan until the end of the current council term.
THAT Council approve the general accounts for the Municipality of East Ferris as indicated in the cheque register(s) dated September 22nd, 2026 in the amount of $486,530.77.
THAT the draft agenda presented to Council and dated the 8th day of September, 2026 be adopted as prepared.
THAT the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of August 11th, 2026 be adopted as circulated.
THAT Council defer the letter received from Brad Beardmore at the September 8th, 2026 Regular Council Meeting to the Public Works Committee.
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 close and convey a part of the road allowance adjacent to 390 South Shore Road, described as Part of the Road Allowance Between Concession 2 and 3, Lying Between Lots 13 to 17, Being Part 1 PLAN 36R15533, BE READ a first, seco
THAT Council of the Municipality of East Ferris supports the Township of Armour's request that the Government of Ontario, through the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming, substantially increase and provide sustainable, predictable operating funding for Ontario's public libraries; AND FURTHER THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Tourism, Culture
THAT the September 8th, 2026 Council Agenda be amended by adding an In-Camera meeting under Section 239(2)(e) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, C.25 in order to address a matter pertaining to litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board regarding OLT Case No. OLT-26-000711 (SB-2026-01).
THAT this meeting proceeds to In-Camera session at 6:07 p.m., under Section 239(2)(e) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25 in order to address a matter pertaining to l itigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board regarding OLT Case No. OLT-26-000711 (SB-2026-01).
THAT the draft agenda presented to Council and dated the 11th day of August, 2026 be adopted as amended by removing Item No. 7.a. Delegation to Council - Denis Degagne.
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 a Collision Analytics and Reporting Agreement between the Corporation of the Municipality of East Ferris and His Majesty the King in Right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Transportation, BE READ a first,
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 the execution of a grant agreement between the Corporation of the Municipality of East Ferris and Ontario Trillium Foundation for the design and build of two playgrounds, BE READ a first, second and third time, passe
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 the Official Plan of the Municipality relating to Official Plan Amendment File No. OPA-2026-05, BE READ a first, second and third time, passed and numbered 2026-36; AND THAT said by-law be signed by the Mayor and Clerk a
THAT Council of the Municipality of East Ferris supports the Municipal Finance Officer's Association's letter requesting that the doubling of the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund be made permanent in advance of the allocations for the 2027 calendar year; AND FURTHER THAT this resolution be forwarded to the Premier, the Minister of Infrastructure, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing,
THAT Council approve the Correspondence and Information as circulated with the agenda of August 11th, 2026.
THAT this meeting proceeds to In-Camera session at 5:30 p.m., under Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25 in order to address a matter pertaining to: (e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board relating to Castle Arms.
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 July 14th, 2026 to August 11th, 2026, BE READ a first, second and third time, passed and numbered 2026-37; AND THAT said by-law be signed by the Mayor and Clerk and sealed with the Seal
THAT the draft agenda presented to Council and dated the 14th day of July, 2026 be adopted as prepared.
WHEREAS the Collision Analytics and Reporting System (CARS) Municipal Access Pilot Project provides selected municipalities with enhanced access to statistical motor vehicle collision data; AND WHEREAS the data is intended to support municipal evidence-based decisions in transportation safety, infrastructure planning, and traffic management; AND WHEREAS the Public Works and Infrastructure Committe
That Council of the Municipality of East Ferris accepts the recommendation from the By-law Enforcement Officer contained in Report No. COMM-2026-06 and directs staff to maintain Section 3.2.7 of Zoning By-Law 2021-60 with respect to the maximum permitted size of accessory structures to residential uses on all lots in rural or residential zones.
WHEREAS in March 2026 the Government of Ontario announced that municipalities may permit "Bring-Your-Own" alcoholic beverages at qualifying outdoor public events; AND WHEREAS Council received correspondence from the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit advising of the negative health impacts of "Bring-Your-Own" alcohol at outdoor public events; BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that agenda item 13. h. 3
WHEREAS Tanya Laplante has made a request to the Municipality for an exemption under Section 4 of Municipal By-law 2015-33; a By-law to Prohibit Excessive Noise; AND WHEREAS the requested exemption would apply from Thursday, August 6th, 2026 at 11:00 p.m. to Sunday, August 9th, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. for the purpose of a family reunion to be held at 236 Derland Road; BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that Council
THAT Council approve the general accounts for the Municipality of East Ferris as indicated in the cheque register(s) dated July 14th, 2026 in the amount of $1,632,526.30.
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 June 9th, 2026 to July 14th, 2026, BE READ a first, second and third time, passed and numbered 2026-31; AND THAT said by-law be signed by the Mayor and Clerk and sealed with the Seal of
WHEREAS at the regular meeting of Council held on May 26 th , 2026, Council
WHEREAS the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommend to Council that direction be given to the Municipal Engineer to get costings for the complete reconstruction of Meadow Drive and Ridgemount Drive and report back to Council; BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that Council approves of this recommendation.
THAT By-law No. 2026-26 being a By-law to amend the Official Plan of the Municipality relating to Official Plan Amendment File No. OPA-2026-03 be read a third time and passed this 9th day of June, 2026; AND THAT said By-Law be signed by the Mayor and Clerk, and sealed with the Seal of the Corporation.
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. 2025-50; a By-law with respect to the establishment and requirement of the payment of fees for information, services, activities and use of the corporation's property, BE READ a first, second and third time, p
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 Trimble Canada Corporation, BE READ a first, second and third time, passed and numbered 2026-29; AND THAT said by-law be signed by the Mayor
THAT Council of the Municipality of East Ferris supports the Municipality of Red Lake in their request that the Province provide financial assistance to municipalities to offset all additional costs directly and demonstrably incurred as a result of compliance with the Act, not general increases to police budgets; AND THAT this resolution be forwarded to the Premier of Ontario, the Solicitor Genera