Council Meeting

THAT the draft agenda presented to Council and dated the 28th day of October, 2025 be adopted as prepared.

THAT the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of October 14th, 2025 be adopted as circulated.

WHEREAS the Committee of Adjustment noted that a significant percentage of minor variance applications being received are seeking exemptions from Section 3.2.7 of Zoning By-law 2021-60; AND WHEREAS Section 3.2.7 of Zoning By-law 2021-60 regulates the floor area of accessory structures to residential uses in rural and residential zones; AND WHEREAS Section 3.2.7 of Zoning By-law 2021-60 currently regulates accessory structure size based on lot area, with a maximum accessory structure floor area ranging between 960 sq. ft. on lots under 1.5 acres in lot area to 1600 sq. ft. on lots greater than 10 acres in lot area; AND WHEREAS the Committee of Adjustment has been supportive of all applications submitted for an exemption to Section 3.2.7 since the adoption of By-law 2021-60 by East Ferris Council on January 11, 2021; BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the Council for the Municipality of East Ferris concurs with the recommendation from the Committee of Adjustment that a review of provision 3.2.7 of Zoning By-law 2021-60 be undertaken to determine whether it would be appropriate to increase the maximum permitted floor area for accessory structures to residential uses on all lots in rural or residential zones; AND FURTHER THAT the Director of Community Services be directed to prepare a report for Council for consideration.

THAT Council for the Municipality accepts the letter of Resignation from the Recreation, Parks and Facilities Committee; and THAT Council declares the seat as vacant; and FURTHER THAT Council directs staff to advertise for the position of a Committee Member to fill the vacancy.

THAT Council for the Municipality of East Ferris concurs with the request of the Recreation, Parks and Facilities Committee; and THAT the Mandate for the Committee under the Terms and References for Boards and Committees be amended as presented.

THAT Council for the Corporation of the Municipality of East Ferris declares certain road allowances as surplus, as delineated in Appendix One of Report Number PLAN-2025-06; and THAT the remaining road allowances not be declared surplus at this time.

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 45 Scottsfield Road, described as part of the road allowance between Concession 6 and 7, parts 1,2, 3 and 4 plan 36R15340 Township of East Ferris, District of Nipissing BE READ a first, second and third time, passed and numbered 2025-45; 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 324 South Shore Road, described as part of the road allowance between Concession 2 and 3, being parts 11, 12 & 13 plan 36R15236; Township of East Ferris; District of Nipissing AND to close and convey the former colonization road, being parts 3, 4, 7 & 10 plan 36R15236 & part 1 plan 36R14891; Township of East Ferris; District of Nipissing BE READ a first, second and third time, passed and numbered 2025-46; AND THAT said by-law be signed by the Mayor and Clerk and sealed with the Seal of the Corporation.

THAT the Council for the Municipality of East Ferris supports the City of Dryden, urging the Government of Ontario, through the Ministry of Education, to incorporate mandatory water safety and Swim-to-Survive training into the elementary school curriculum for all Ontario students; AND THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Honorable Minister of Education of Ontario, and local Members of Provincial Parliament.

THAT the Council for the Municipality of East Ferris supports the Township of Edwardsburgh/Cardinal urging the Province of Ontario to introduce amendments to the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund, as outlined in their correspondence if October 14th, 2025.

THAT the Council for the Municipality of East Ferris supports the Town of Plympton-Wyoming, urging the Province of Ontario to reconsider the fee freeze mandate and to implement a funding framework that protects municipal taxpayers from cost recovery deficits, while supporting a sustainable and balanced approach to conservation authority financing.

THAT Council approve the Correspondence and Information as circulated with the agenda of October 28th, 2025.

THAT Council for the Corporation of the Municipality of East Ferris authorizes staff to submit a funding application for the new Corbeil Fire Hall and Training Centre to Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation’s (NOHFC) Enhance Your Community Program for the maximum contribution of $2,000,000; AND THAT Council commits to contributing the minimum applicant cash contribution required by NOHFC plus any cost overruns, if applicable.

THAT Council approve the general accounts for the Municipality of East Ferris as indicated in the cheque register(s) dated October 28, 2025 in the amount of $981,649.31.

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 October 15th, 2025 to October 28th, 2025, BE READ a first, second and third time, passed and numbered 2025-47; 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 6:15 p.m. and meet again on November 12th, 2025.