Council Meeting

THAT the draft agenda presented to Council and dated the 11th day of July, 2023 be amended by adding under agenda item #10(a) In-Camera Session under Section 239(2)(b) the request from Councillor Kelly to give an update on the quarry.

THAT the minutes of the Council Meeting held June 27th, 2023 be adopted as circulated.

THAT this meeting proceeds to In-Camera session at 7:26 p.m., under Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25 in order to address matters pertaining to: Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees and Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.

THAT we do now adjourn this In-Camera meeting at 8:44 p.m. and return to our regular session of Council.

THAT Council direct staff to notify the Boutelier's to have dock removed at Big Moose Boat Launch by July 31st, 2023.

THAT Council for the Municipality of East Ferris accepts the recommendation from the CAO/Treasurer contained in Report No. CAO-2023-04 and appoint Kari Hanselman by by-law to the position of Municipal Clerk effective July 14th, 2023; AND THAT the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to enter into an employment agreement with Ms. Hanselman.

WHEREAS Section 6.3 of the Municipality of East Ferris Procedural By-Law No. 2020-17 states that: “Council shall adjourn its meeting at the hour of 9:00 p.m., if in session at that hour, save and except with the unanimous consent of members present”; AND WHEREAS Council at this time wish to continue the business of the agenda of July 11th, 2023; THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that Council agree to continue this Council meeting past the hour of 9:00 p.m.

THAT Council for the Municipality of East Ferris accepts the recommendation from the Director of Community Services contained in Report No. PLAN-2023-06 and approve the use of up to $75,750.00 in parkland dedication funds to allow for the completion of the South Shore Boat Launch expansion project including the reconstruction of the existing in water boat launch ramp.

THAT Council for the Municipality of East Ferris accepts the recommendation from the Director of Community Services contained in Report No. PLAN-2023-05 and that the application from Tanya Dawber (owner of 62 Kyle Road) to purchase municipal surplus lands on Kyle Road (Part of Lot 9, Con 3, Plan 36R-6186, Parts 1 and 2, Parcel 15895) be approved and disposed of in accordance with the policies of By-law 2218.

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 borrowing upon amortizing debentures in the principal amount of $1,420,000.00 towards the cost of the construction of a new Public Works Garage, BE READ a first, second and third time, passed and numbered 2023-28; 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 appoint a Clerk for the Municipality, BE READ a first, second and third time, passed and numbered 2023-29; 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 appoint a Deputy Clerk for the Municipality, BE READ a first, second and third time, passed and numbered 2023-30; AND THAT said by-law be signed by the Mayor and Clerk and sealed with the Seal of the Corporation.

THAT Council approve the Correspondence and Information as circulated with the agenda of July 11th, 2023.

THAT Council approve the general accounts for the Municipality of East Ferris as indicated in the cheque register(s) dated July 11th, 2023 in the amount of $336,738.70.

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 June 27th, 2023 to July 11th, 2023, BE READ a first, second and third time, passed and numbered 2023-31; 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 9:21 p.m. and meet again on August 8th, 2023.