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What was decided (14 motions)
13 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
THAT the draft agenda presented to Council and dated the 28th day of January, 2025 be adopted as prepared.
Moved by Councillor Champagne, seconded by Councillor Kelly
Carried
THAT the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of January 14th, 2025 be adopted as circulated.
Moved by Councillor Trahan, seconded by Deputy Mayor Rooyakkers
Carried
THAT Council for the Corporation of the Municipality of East Ferris accepts the recommendation from the Director of Community Services contained in Report No. PLAN-2025-01 and amend the approval recommendation approved by Council Resolution 2024-94 to recognize the on-site conditions and approve the sale of a portion of the road allowance to Ken and Donna Murray, the owners of 50 Kyle Road to allow the Murray’s to purchase a portion of the road allowance where their existing shed straddles the property boundary.
Moved by Councillor Trahan, seconded by Councillor Champagne
Carried
THAT Council for the Corporation of the Municipality of East Ferris accepts the recommendation from the Director of Community Services contained in Report No. PLAN-2025-02 and approves the request from Raymond Champagne on behalf of Roger & Louise Champagne and Tim & Marie Duquette to authorize the closing and transfer of the original road allowance as outlined in this report and as per Section 66 of the Municipal Act .
Moved by Deputy Mayor Rooyakkers, seconded by Councillor Kelly
Carried
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 set 2025 Tax Ratios for prescribed property classes, BE READ a first, second and third time, passed and numbered 2025-09; AND THAT said by-law be signed by the Mayor and Clerk and sealed with the Seal of the Corporation.
Moved by Councillor Trahan, seconded by Councillor Champagne
Carried
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 Transfer Site Agreement between the Corporation of the Municipality of East Ferris and Nipissing-Parry Sound Transportation Services, BE READ a first, second and third time, passed and numbered 2025-10; AND THAT said by-law be signed by the Mayor and Clerk and sealed with the Seal of the Corporation.
Moved by Councillor Trahan, seconded by Councillor Kelly
Carried
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 North Bay-Imperial Road Site between the Corporation of the Municipality of East Ferris and Spectrum Telecom Group Ltd., BE READ a first, second and third time, passed and numbered 2025-11; AND THAT said by-law be signed by the Mayor and Clerk and sealed with the Seal of the Corporation.
Moved by Councillor Trahan, seconded by Councillor Champagne
Carried
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 time, passed and numbered 2025-12; AND THAT said by-law be signed by the Mayor and Clerk and sealed with the Seal of the Corporation.
Moved by Councillor Champagne, seconded by Councillor Kelly
Carried
WHEREAS Council for the Municipality of East Ferris recognizes January as Crime Stopper Month; BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that Council directs staff to share Near North Crime Stoppers messaging in newsletters, social media, and on community electronic boards to amplify awareness.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Rooyakkers, seconded by Councillor Champagne
Carried
THAT Council for the Municipality of East Ferris supports the resolution received from the Northern Ontario Women's Caucus calling on Michael Mantha to resign from his position as MPP of the Algoma-Manitoulin riding immediately; AND FUTHER THAT this resolution be forwarded to the Office of Michael Mantha, Premier Ford, AMO, ROMA, FONOM and NOMA.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Rooyakkers, seconded by Councillor Champagne
Defeated
THAT Council approve the Correspondence and Information as circulated with the agenda of January 28th, 2025.
Moved by Councillor Trahan, seconded by Councillor Kelly
Carried
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.
Moved by Councillor Champagne, seconded by Councillor Kelly
Carried
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, 2025 to January 28th, 2025, BE READ a first, second and third time, passed and numbered 2025-13; AND THAT said by-law be signed by the Mayor and Clerk and sealed with the Seal of the Corporation.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Rooyakkers, seconded by Councillor Trahan
Carried
THAT we do now adjourn at 6:50 p.m. and meet again on February 10th, 2025.
Moved by Councillor Champagne, seconded by Councillor Kelly