Council Meeting

THAT the draft agenda presented to Council and dated the 10th day of June, 2025 be adopted as prepared.

THAT the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of May 27th, 2025 be adopted as circulated.

WHEREAS Council declared a seat vacant in the Office of Council on May 27th, 2025; AND WHEREAS Council is required to fill the vacancy as per Section 263(5) of the Municipal Act; AND WHEREAS Council adopted the Council Vacancy Policy that establishes the process for filling a vacant seat on May 8th, 2025; NOW THEREFORE be it resolved that Council proceeds with Option 6.1(b) of the Council Vacancy Policy to appoint an election candidate who received the most votes in the last municipal election but was not elected; AND FURTHER THAT election candidate, Nick Brazeau be appointed to Council for the remainder of the Council Term, upon the passing of an appointing by-law and verbal declaration of Oath of Office.

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 Nick Brazeau as Member of Council for the remainder of the 2022-2026 Term of Council BE READ a first, second and third time, passed and numbered 2025-34; AND THAT said by-law be signed by the Mayor and Clerk and sealed with the Seal of the Corporation.

THAT Council directs Staff to review options in lieu of a dance for the Municipal Staff and Volunteer Christmas Party; AND FURTHER THAT information be brought forward to a future meeting of Council for discussion.

THAT Council for the Municipality of East Ferris accepts the recommendation of the Director of Community Services in Report No.PLAN-2025-04 and awards the tender for the partial roof replacement at the East Ferris Community Centre and Arena to J.G. Fitzgerald & Sons Ltd. in the amount of $147,985.00 plus HST. AND THAT Council directs staff to proceed accordingly.

WHEREAS June is Seniors Month in Ontario; AND WHEREAS this year's theme is "Fit, Active and Healthy Seniors" highlighting the importance of supporting our older adults through programs and initiatives that promote wellness, social engagement, and education; AND WHEREAS the Municipality of East Ferris remains a strong ambassador for seniors health and wellness; NOW THEREFORE be it resolved that the Council for the Municipality of East Ferris declares June as Seniors Month in East Ferris.

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 5 th , 2025 at 11:00 p.m. to Sunday, September 7 th , 2025 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 5 th , 2025 at 11:00 p.m. through Sunday, September 7 th , 2025 at 2:00 a.m.

THAT Council approve the Correspondence and Information as circulated with the agenda of June 10th, 2025.

WHEREAS Council for the Municipality of East Ferris appointed a Member of Council to a vacant seat on June 10 th , 2025; AND WHEREAS as a result of said appointment, Council deems it expedient to reorganize the appointment of members to certain Boards and Committees; NOW THEREFORE be it resolved that the following Members of Council be appointed to the following Boards and Committees for the remainder of the Council Term: Public Works and Infrastructure Committee: Mayor Champagne, Chair and Councillor Brazeau, Vice-Chair Parks, Recreation and Culture Committee: Councillor Trahan North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority: Deputy Mayor Rooyakkers; AND THAT all other appointments to Boards and Committees remain.

THAT Council approve the general accounts for the Municipality of East Ferris as indicated in the cheque register(s) dated June 10th, 2025 in the amount of $579,342.67.

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 May 28th, 2025 to June 10th, 2025, BE READ a first, second and third time, passed and numbered 2025-35; 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 6:05 p.m. and meet again on July 8th, 2025.