Steven Trahan has been a resident of East Ferris all his life and resides with his wife Crystal. He is serving his first term on council and has served on the Municipality's Fire Department for 19.5 years having departed at the rank of Deputy Fire Chief. He has also volunteered with the East Ferris Carnival Committee and assisted with the food bank in delivering food baskets for those in need during the holiday season. Steven graduated from West Ferris Secondary School and continued post-secondary school enrolled in the Law & Security Administration and graduated with an honors diploma at Georgian College, Barrie, Ontario. In December 2000, he graduated with a diploma from Ontario Police College, Aylmer, Ontario. In 2007, he received his credentials as an Investigator with the Canadian National Advance Fire Arson and Explosive (CFEI) and obtained several certificates from the Ontario Fire College in Gravenhurst, Ontario. Steven is currently employed with the North Bay Police Service and is currently assigned to uniform patrol duties. He represents the department as the Health & Safety representative for the Province. He has also worked in the Criminal Investigative Department (CID) as a Detective in the plain clothed Street Crime Unit and was an active member of the Emergency Response Unit (ERT) for 12 years. Steven is also the co-owner of CS Travel Agency which has been in operation since 2015. In his leisure time he enjoys playing various sports and enjoying the outdoors.
THAT the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of September 22nd, 2026 and the Special Meeting of October 5th, 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 accept and include into the Municipal Road System of the Municipality of East Ferris the remainder of Promenade Oakridge Drive as shown on Vacant Land Condominium Plan 63-1 & 63-2, 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 authorize the signing of an agreement between the Municipality of East Ferris and North Bay and District Humane Society, BE READ a first, second and third time, passed and numbered 2026-45; AND THAT said by-law be signed by th
THAT Council of the Municipality of East Ferris supports the City of Hamilton's request that the province of Ontario immediately implement a deposit-return program to manage non-alcoholic beverage containers; AND THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Canadian Minister of Internal Trade and One Canadian Economy, Dominic LeBlanc, the Canadian Minister of Environment and Climate Change,
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 September 22nd, 2026 to October 19th, 2026, BE READ a first, second and third time, passed and numbered 2026-46; AND THAT said by-law be signed by the Mayor and Clerk and sealed with the
THAT the Corporation of the Municipality of East Ferris' Financial Statements for the year ended December 31st, 2025, be accepted as prepared and presented by Baker Tilly, SNT, LLP, Municipal Auditors.
THAT Council of the Municipality of East Ferris supports the Township of McNabb/Braeside's request that the Province undertake a comprehensive review of the OPP municipal policing cost model and consider factors including population, geographic area, policing demand, calls for service and municipal financial capacity when determining municipal policing costs; AND FURTHER THAT a copy of this resolu
WHEREAS the Regular Council meetings in October are scheduled for October 13th and October 27th, 2026; AND WHEREAS advanced polls and the municipal election are taking place between these two dates; BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the Regular Council Meetings of October 13th and October 27th be canceled in their entirety and be replaced by one Regular Council Meeting to take place on Monday, October 19
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 September 8th, 2026 to September 22nd, 2026, BE READ a first, second and third time, passed and numbered 2026-43; AND THAT said by-law be signed by the Mayor and Clerk and sealed with th
That Council of the Municipality of East Ferris accepts the recommendation from the Director of Community Services contained in Report No. COMM-2026-10 and award the contract for the supply and installation of two new playground structures at Macpherson Park and Hillside Park to Blue Imp In the amount of $195,297.00+HST, as per their submission to the municipality’s RFP process.
THAT Council approve the general accounts for the Municipality of East Ferris as indicated in the cheque register(s) dated September 8th, 2026 in the amount of $1,403,475.18.
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 August 11th, 2026 to September 8th, 2026, BE READ a first, second and third time, passed and numbered 2026-40; AND THAT said by-law be signed by the Mayor and Clerk and sealed with the S
THAT the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of July 14th, 2026 be adopted as circulated.
WHEREAS public input was received and considered at the public meeting of the Planning Advisory Committee Meeting held July 22nd, 2026 regarding Files No. OPA-2026-05 and C-2026-04 - Applicant Ashley Meghan Consulting Corp. on behalf of Katherine and William Boyce, Braden Ream and Anna Walker; WHEREAS the owner(s) of the lands described as CON 1 PT LOT 9 PT LOT 10 RP 36R5286 PARTS 1 & 2 RP 36R5725
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. 2023-55, a By-law to govern the proceedings of Council, Local Boards and Committees of either, the conduct if it's members, the calling of the meetings and to establish rules of order, as amended, to change th
THAT Council of the Municipality of East Ferris supports the Town of Bruce Mines in their request that the Province of Ontario establish a dedicated Northern Ontario Physician Recruitment and Retention Fund, accessible to small and rural municipalities ensuring communities are not forced to subsidize provincial heatlhcare responsibilities and work directly with Northern municipalities to develop a
THAT Council approve the general accounts for the Municipality of East Ferris as indicated in the cheque register(s) dated August 11th, 2026 in the amount of $1,312,189.55.
THAT the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of June 9th, 2026 be adopted as circulated.
WHEREAS Rail Safety Week is to be held across Canada from September 21 to 27, 2026; AND WHEREAS, 252 railway crossing and trespassing incidents occurred in Canada in 2025; resulting in 69 avoidable fatalities and 60 avoidable serious injuries; AND WHEREAS, educating and informing the public about rail safety (reminding the public that railway rights-of-way are private property, enhancing public aw
THAT Council approve the Correspondence and Information as circulated with the agenda of July 14th, 2026.
THAT Council for the Municipality of East Ferris direct staff to move forward with a peer review of the hydrogeological study relating to the Lavigne Road subdivision from EnGlobe in the amount of $4,230.00 + HST. Results of Recorded Vote as requested by Councillor Rooyakkers: Councillor Rooyakkers Yea Deputy Mayor Kelly Nay Councillor Trahan Yea Councillor Brazeau Nay Mayor Champagne Nay
THAT Council of the Municipality of East Ferris supports the Municipality of Calvin in their request that the Province of Ontario, including the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and the Minister of Finance undertake a review of policies, legislation, and regulations governing the use of Current Value Assessment (CVA)and weighted assessment as the basis for apportioning provincially-mandat
THAT Council approve the general accounts for the Municipality of East Ferris as indicated in the cheque register(s) dated June 9th, 2026 in the amount of $361,509.13.
THAT Council for the Municipality of East Ferris direct staff to move forward with a peer review of the hydrogeological study relating to the Lavigne Road subdivision from EnGlobe in the amount of $4,230.00 + HST. Results of
THAT the draft agenda presented to Council and dated the 26th day of May, 2026 be adopted as prepared.
THAT Council approve the general accounts for the Municipality of East Ferris as indicated in the cheque register(s) dated May 26th, 2026 in the amount of $985,250.41.
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 April 28th, 2026 to May 26th, 2026, BE READ a first, second and third time, passed and numbered 2026-27; AND THAT said by-law be signed by the Mayor and Clerk and sealed with the Seal of
THAT the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of April 14th, 2026 and the Minutes of the Special Council Meetings of April 7th and April 14th, 2026 be adopted as circulated.
WHEREAS Council of the Municipality of East Ferris directed staff on February 24th, 2026 to amend section 3.2.8 of the Zoning By-law No. 2021-60 to permit the locating of freight containers within Rural, Commercial, Institutional and Industrial Zones subject to a series of conditions regulating their placement and use; AND WHEREAS at the April 15th, 2026 Planning Advisory Committee meeting the Com
THAT Council approve the Correspondence and Information as circulated with the agenda of April 28th, 2026.
THAT this meeting proceeds to In-Camera session at 5:31 p.m., under Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25 in order to address matters pertaining to: (c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board. (f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose regarding By-law No. 20
THAT the draft agenda presented to Council for the Special Meeting and dated the 14th day of April be hereby adopted as circulated.
THAT the Minutes of the Special Meeting of Council of April 7th, 2026 be adopted as circulated.
WHEREAS Discovery Routes is working with tourism partners from across the region to develop a new Adventure Trails Map; AND WHEREAS 2000 trail maps will be distributed across the province and given away for free at venues such as the Toronto Outdoor Adventure Show and Montreal Bike Show; AND WHEREAS maps will be sold locally for $10 each serving as a fundraiser directly supporting volunteer stewar
THAT the following be approved as financial signing authorities for the Corporation of the Municipality of East Ferris effective April 14th, 2026 as follows: One of Mayor - Richard (Rick) Champagne Deputy Mayor – Terry Kelly And One of CAO/Treasurer - Jason Trottier Clerk - Kari Hanselman
THAT Council for the Municipality of East Ferris awards Tender EF-2026-02 Culvert Reline to Provincial Underground Services Inc. in the amount of $114,469.00 including HST.
THAT Council for the Municipality of East Ferris awards Tender EF-2026-04 Granular Material to Degagne Aggregates in the amount of $ 40,269.25 including HST.
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 2021-60, as amended and be hereby known as Zoning By-law Amendment 2026-01, BE READ a first, second and third time, passed and numbered 2026-14; AND THAT said by-law be signed by the Mayor and Clerk and sealed wit
WHEREAS Lauren Rooyakkers has submitted her resignation from the position of Deputy Mayor; AND WHEREAS she has indicated her intention to continue serving as a member of Council for the Municipality of East Ferris; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council accepts the resignation of Lauren Rooyakkers from the position of Deputy Mayor;
THAT Council for the Municipality of East Ferris appoints Terry Kelly as Deputy Mayor for the remainder of the term of Council.