Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (11 motions)
11 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
THAT the draft agenda presented to Council and dated the 14th day of April, 2026 be adopted as prepared.
Moved by Councillor Rooyakkers, seconded by Councillor Brazeau
Carried
THAT the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of March 24th, 2026 be adopted as circulated.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Kelly, seconded by Councillor Trahan
Carried
THAT the Minutes of the Special Meeting of Council of April 7th, 2026 be adopted as circulated.
Moved by Councillor Trahan, seconded by Councillor Brazeau
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 adopt the estimate of all sums required during the year and to provide for the adoption of tax rates for 2026 , BE READ a first, second and third time, passed and numbered 2026-20; AND THAT said by-law be signed by the Mayor and Clerk and sealed with the Seal of the Corporation
Moved by Councillor Brazeau, seconded by Councillor Rooyakkers
Carried
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 stewardship of the trails; AND WHEREAS Discovery Routes is asking municipalities with residents who use the trails to partner with us to share in the cost of design and production of this valuable resource; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council for the Municipality of East Ferris provides a contribution of $250 to Discovery Routes to help them attain their budget.
Moved by Councillor Trahan, seconded by Councillor Brazeau
Carried
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.
Moved by Councillor Rooyakkers, seconded by Deputy Mayor Kelly
Carried
THAT Council approve the Correspondence and Information as circulated with the agenda of April 14th, 2026.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Kelly, seconded by Councillor Brazeau
Carried
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
Moved by Councillor Trahan, seconded by Councillor Rooyakkers
Carried
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
Moved by Councillor Rooyakkers, seconded by Deputy Mayor 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 March 24th, 2026 to April 14th, 2026, BE READ a first, second and third time, passed and numbered 2026-21; AND THAT said by-law be signed by the Mayor and Clerk and sealed with the Seal of the Corporation.
Moved by Councillor Brazeau, seconded by Councillor Trahan
Carried
THAT we do now adjourn at 5:32 p.m. and meet again on April 28th, 2026.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Kelly, seconded by Councillor Brazeau