Council Meeting

THAT the draft agenda presented to Council and dated the 8th day of August, 2023 be adopted as prepared.

THAT the Minutes of the Council Meeting held July 11th, 2023 be adopted as circulated.

WHEREAS no public input was received at the public meeting of the Planning Advisory Committee held July 19th, 2023; AND WHEREAS a request has been made by Todd and Tanya Burlington to close and purchase the original shoreline road allowance abutting 966 Hemlock Island; AND WHEREAS By-law No. 2015-35 provides policies and procedures for the disposition of Shoreline Road Allowances in the Municipality of East Ferris; AND WHEREAS the request would comply with the policies set out in By law No. 2015-35; BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that Council approves the recommendation from the Planning Advisory Committee Meeting held July 19th, 2023, under Resolution No. 2023-28 and approve the request made by Todd and Tanya Burlington to close and purchase the original shoreline road allowance abutting 966 Hemlock Island and proceed in accordance with applicable regulations, policies and procedures set out in By-law No. 2015-35.

WHEREAS no public input was received at the public meeting of the Planning Advisory Committee Meeting held July 19th, 2023 for File No. C-2023-03 (1000328150 Ontario Inc.) for lands described as CON 13 PT LOT 14 RP NR83 PART 1 on what is locally known as Centennial Crescent; AND WHEREAS the land owners applied to amend Comprehensive Zoning By law No. 2021-60 to rezone a parcel of land from the existing Rural (R) zoning to a General Commercial Special (C1 Sp.) zone and a General Commercial Special Holding zone (C1H Sp.); AND WHEREAS the application is being made in conjunction with a consent to sever application that would seek to create one new lot from the subject lands; AND WHEREAS the application is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, 2020; AND WHEREAS the application is in conformity with the policies contained within the Official Plan for the Municipality; BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that Council approves the recommendation from the Planning Advisory Committee Meeting held July 19th, 2023 under Resolution No. 2023-29.

WHEREAS the Recreation, Parks and Culture Committee recommends that Council extend the Advertising Program to locations outside of the East Ferris Community Centre, such as municipal parks; BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that Council approves of this recommendation.

WHEREAS the Economic Development Committee recommends to Council that the Committee conduct, or direct staff to conduct, an internal audit/inventory of the Business Signage Program; BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that Council approves of this recommendation.

WHEREAS the Economic Development Committee acknowledges that Karen Jones Consulting has, and continues to do a wonderful job on the planning and facilitation of the Annual Tradeshow; AND WHEREAS the Municipality, as a public entity, is fiscally responsible to the community and should periodically review its contracts for the long-term financial health of the Municipality; AND WHEREAS the Economic Development Committee recommends to Council that an RFP process be undertaken for the 2024 Municipal Tradeshow with parameters of the RFP forthcoming; BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that Council approves of this recommendation.

WHEREAS Council for the Corporation of the Municipality of East Ferris at their regular meeting of July 25 th , 2023 received correspondence from CMHC regarding the Housing Accelerator Fund; AND WHEREAS Council directed staff to examine the feasibility of submitting an application for funding; AND WHEREAS the primary objectives of the program are to create more supply of housing at an accelerated pace and enhance certainty in the approvals and building process; AND WHEREAS staff have reviewed the funding guide, participated in a webinar hosted by CMHC, and determined that there is an opportunity to obtain funding to assist in the development and expansion of affordable housing and differing types of housing in the community; AND WHEREAS one of the action items in Council’s 2022-2026 Strategic Plan is to advocate for increased seniors housing; BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT Council authorizes staff to submit a funding application to CMHC’s Housing Accelerator Fund; AND FURTHER THAT Council approves the Action Plan and the Plan’s initiatives as presented by staff.

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. 2021-60 as amended, (1000328150 Ontario Inc. - Centennial Crescent) BE READ a first, second and third time, passed and numbered 2023-32; 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 close and convey a vacant parcel of land, described as CON 3 PT LOT 9 RP 36R6186 PARTS 1 & 2 PCL 15895 WF, East Ferris, District of Nipissing, located on Kyle Road, to the abutting lands described as CON 3 PT LOT 9 RP NR128 PART 1 PCL 7822 W/F, East Ferris, District of Nipissing (62 Kyle Road), BE READ a first, second and third time, passed and numbered 2023-33; 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 close and convey a part of the road allowance

THAT Council for the Municipality of East Ferris contributes up to $500.00 to The Voyageur 200 Gravel Bike Race either in-kind or cash.

THAT Council approve the Correspondence and Information as circulated with the agenda of August 8th, 2023.

WHEREAS Joanne Rodgers 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 with Joanne Rodger’s request, the exemption would only apply from Friday, September 8 th , 2023 at 11:00 p.m. to Sunday, September 10 th , at 2:00 a.m. for the purpose of a backyard family reunion to be held at 747 Derland Road; BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that Council for the Municipality of East Ferris approve the request received from Joanne Rodgers and grant an exemption of Municipal By-law No. 2015-33 for Friday, September 8 th , 2023 at 11:00 p.m. through Sunday, September 10 th , at 2:00 a.m..

THAT the following be approved as financial signing authorities for the Corporation of the Municipality of East Ferris effective August 8th, 2023 as follows: One of Mayor - Pauline Rochefort Deputy Mayor - Lauren Rooyakkers And One of CAO/Treasurer - Jason Trottier Clerk - Kari Hanselman

THAT the Council for the Municipality of East Ferris supports the Town of Petrolia's resolution regarding the Child Care Shortage.

THAT Council approve the general accounts for the Municipality of East Ferris as indicated in the cheque register(s) dated August 8th, 2023 in the amount of $1,394,584.31.

THAT this meeting proceeds to In-Camera Session at 8:25 p.m., under Section 239(2)(k) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25 in order to address matters pertaining to: a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be to any negotiations

THAT we do now adjourn this In-Camera meeting at 8:37 p.m. and return to our regular session 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 July 11th, 2023 to August 8th, 2023, BE READ a first, second and third time, passed and numbered 2023-35; AND THAT said by-law be signed by the Mayor and Clerk and sealed with the Seal of the Corporation.

THAT we do now adjourn at 8:38 p.m. and meet again on September 12th, 2023