Council Meeting

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.

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.

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 Subdivision Agreement in accordance with the approval of SB-2024-01 (1851477 Ontario Inc). BE READ a first, second and third time, passed and numbered 2026-38; 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 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, second and third time, passed and numbered 2026-39; AND THAT said by-law be signed by the Mayor and Clerk and sealed with the Seal of the Corporation.

THAT Council of the Municipality of East Ferris supports the Municipality of Trent Hills request that the Province of Ontario and the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board review the impacts of eliminating the Second Injury and Enhancement Fund (SIEF), consult with employers, municipalities, labour representatives and other stakeholders, and consider modernizing or revising the program rather than eliminating employer cost relief altogether, including by modernizing, revising or replacing the current program with an improved cost relief mechanism that continues to fairly recognize the impact of pre-existing conditions. AND FURTHER THAT this resolution be forwarded to the Honourable David Piccini, Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, the Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board, AMO, ROMA, and FONOM.

THAT Council of the Municipality of East Ferris supports the Town of Latchord request that Ontario Northland Railway undertake the necessary preparation and painting of its railway bridge located along Highway 11 in the Town of Latchford and establish an appropriate schedule for the ongoing exterior maintenance of this structure; AND FURTHER THAT Ontario Northland Railway be encouraged to review its publicly visible infrastructure throughout Northeastern Ontario, particularly infrastructure located along the Highway 11 corridor and within incorporated municipalities, and ensure that structures showing significant rust, deterioration or weathering receive appropriate exterior maintenance, including cleaning, surface preparation and painting where required; AND FURTHER THAT Ontario Northland Railway recognize that the condition and appearance of its infrastructure can have an impact on community appearance, tourism, economic development and municipal beautification efforts, particularly in smaller Northern Ontario communities where railway infrastructure may be a prominent feature of the community; AND FURTHER THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Ontario Northland Railway, the Minister of Transportation, the Minister of Northern Economic Development and Growth, and MPP Vic Fedeli.

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 and Gaming, MPP Vic Fedeli, AMO, the Ontario Library Association, and the Federation of Ontario Public Libraries.

THAT Council approve the Correspondence and Information as circulated with the agenda of September 8th, 2026.

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.

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 we do now adjourn this In-Camera meeting at 6:33 p.m. and return to our regular session.

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 Seal of the Corporation.

THAT we do now adjourn at 6:33 p.m. and meet again on September 22nd, 2026.