Council Meeting

THAT the draft agenda presented to Council and dated the 12th day of July, 2022 be adopted as prepared.

That the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held June 28 th , 2022 be adopted as circulated.

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 provide for advance votes to be held prior to voting day and to provide for reduced hours of voting at Nipissing Manor , BE READ a first, second and third time, passed and numbered 2022-39; 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 12th, 2022.

WHEREAS Rail Safety Week is to be held across Canada from September 19 to 25, 2022; AND WHEREAS it is in the public’s interest to raise citizens’ awareness of the dangers of ignoring safety warnings at level crossings and trespassing on rail property to reduce avoidable deaths, injuries and damage caused by incidents involving trains and citizens; AND WHEREAS Operation Lifesaver is a public/private partnership whose aim is to work with the public, rail industry, governments, police services, media and others to raise rail safety awareness; AND WHEREAS CN has requested that Council of the Municipality of East Ferris adopt this resolution in support of its ongoing efforts to raise awareness, save lives and prevent injuries in communities, including our municipality; BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that Council for the Municipality of East Ferris support National Rail Safety Week to be held from September 19 to 25, 2022.

THAT Council for the Municipality of East Ferris supports resolution No. 153-2022, from the Township of Lucan Biddulph passed at their regular Council Meeting held June 21st, 2022 regarding Voluntary Russian Sanctions.

WHEREAS section 5.3 of the Council Procedural By-law No. 2020-17 states that there shall only be one meeting of Council held in the month of July and August; BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that Council for the Municipality of East Ferris cancel the regular scheduled meetings of July 26th and August 23 rd , 2022; AND THAT a Special Meeting of Council be scheduled in accordance with Section 240 of the Municipal Act, as amended at the call of the Chair if required.

THAT Council for the Corporation of the Municipality of East Ferris authorizes staff to submit a funding application to the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) for Active Transportation Project MacPherson Drive Link to Voyageur Cycling Route & Corbeil Recreation Hub for up to $500,000 and commits to applicant’s contribution and any cost overruns.

THAT Council for the Corporation of the Municipality of East Ferris authorizes staff to submit a funding application to the Ontario Trillium Foundation’s Capital Grant Program for Active Transportation Project MacPherson Drive Link to Voyageur Cycling Route & Corbeil Recreation Hub for up to $150,000 and commits to applicant’s contribution and any cost overruns.

THAT Council approve the general accounts for the Municipality of East Ferris as indicated in the cheque register(s) dated July 12th, 2022 in the amount of $2,236,298.28.

THAT this meeting proceeds to In-Camera session at 7:36 p.m., under Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25 in order to address a matter pertaining to: Labour relations or employee negotiations.

THAT we do now adjourn this In-Camera meeting at 7:56 p.m. and return to our regular session of Council.

THAT Council of the Municipality direct CAO to proceed with Cost of Living, a one time payment to full-time staff after consultations with the UFCW.

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 28th, 2022 to July 12th, 2022, BE READ a first, second and third time, passed and numbered 2022-40; 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 7:58 and meet again on August 9th, 2022.