Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (6 motions)
6 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
THAT the draft agenda presented to Council for the Special Meeting and dated the 12th of May, 2022 be hereby adopted as circulated.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Trahan, seconded by Councillor Champagne
Carried
THAT By-law No. 2022-23 being a By-law for to license and regulate the use of Short Term Rentals in the Municipality of East Ferris be read a third time and passed this 12th, day of May, 2022 with modifications as discussed at the Special Meeting of Council held May 12th, 2022; AND THAT said By-Law be signed by the Mayor and Clerk, and sealed with the Seal of the Corporation.
Moved by Councillor Champagne, seconded by Deputy Mayor Trahan
Carried
WHEREAS on March 5 th , 2022, the East Ferris Public Works garage was destroyed by fire; AND WHEREAS all three tandem plow trucks have been deemed a total loss and are in need of replacement; AND WHEREAS proceeds from insurance amounts to approximately $818,000; AND WHEREAS staff have been notified that the lead time for the delivery of new equipment is 2023; BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that Council for the Corporation of the Municipality of East Ferris authorize staff to purchase three (3) new, or fairly new, tandem plow trucks for a total upset cost of $1,000,000; AND FURTHER that staff be authorized to purchase two (2) used tandem plow trucks for a total upset cost of $150,000 in order to be ready for the upcoming winter season with the intention that these units be sold upon the delivery of the new tandem plow trucks; AND FURTHER that Council exempt these purchases from the Municipality of East Ferris’ Procurement By-Law due to the urgent need for replacement.
Moved by Councillor Champagne, seconded by Deputy Mayor Trahan
Carried
WHEREAS on March 5 th , 2022, the East Ferris Public Works garage was destroyed by fire; AND WHEREAS the Municipality’s backhoe and loader sustained significant damage and we await a decision from our insurers as to whether the units will be replaced or repaired; AND WHEREAS there is an immediate need to move ahead with securing equipment for the upcoming construction season; BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that Council for the Corporation of the Municipality of East Ferris authorize staff to purchase a new loader and a new backhoe for a total upset cost of $461,000; AND FURTHER that Council exempt these purchases from the Municipality of East Ferris’ Procurement By-Law due to the urgent need for replacement.
Moved by Councillor Kelly, seconded by Deputy Mayor Trahan
Carried
WHEREAS on March 5 th , 2022, the East Ferris Public Works garage was destroyed by fire, has been deemed a total loss by our insurers, and is in need of immediate replacement; AND WHEREAS our adjusters, Adjusters SSA Ltd., held a bidding process to determine replacement value for a new building; AND WHEREAS replacement value has been determined at an approximate cost of $1.2 million with the lowest estimate provided by Kenalex Construction Company Limited; AND WHEREAS staff are recommending that the Municipality builds a larger facility to meet the current and future needs and better position the Municipality for future growth; BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that Council for the Corporation of the Municipality of East Ferris authorize staff to engage Kenalex to provide a design for a new building and new estimates; AND FURTHER that staff be authorized to direct Kenalex to proceed with securing the steel package for the new facility; AND FURTHER that Council exempt these purchases from the Municipality of East Ferris’ Procurement By-Law due to the urgent need for replacement.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Trahan, seconded by Councillor Kelly
Carried
THAT we do now adjourn this meeting at 12:02 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Champagne, seconded by Councillor Kelly