Council Meeting

THAT the draft agenda presented to Council and dated the 26th day of May, 2026 be adopted as prepared.

THAT the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of April 28th, 2026 and Special Meeting of May 14th, 2026 be adopted as circulated.

THAT agenda item 8.d. of the Council agenda of May 26th, 2026 be

THAT Council for the Municipality of East Ferris directs staff to report back to Council on the cost of a peer review for the Hydro Geological study pertaining to Files SB-2026-01, OPA-2026-03 and C-2026-03. Results of Recorded Vote as requested by Councillor Rooyakkers: Councillor Rooyakkers Yea Deputy Mayor Kelly Nay Councillor Trahan Yea Councillor Brazeau Yea Mayor Champagne Nay

THAT Council for the Municipality of East Ferris award the Tender for the Elevator Replacement at the East Ferris Community Centre and Arena to Venasse Building Group Inc. in the amount of $375,000.00 + HST.

THAT By-law No. 2026-25 being a By-law to amend Zoning By-law No. 2021-60, as amended, relating to Zoning By-law Amendment File No. C-2026-03 be read a first and second time this 26th day of May, 2026.

THAT By-law No. 2026-26 being a By-law to amend the Official Plan of the Municipality relating to Official Plan Amendment File No. OPA-2026-03 be read a first and second time this 26th day of May, 2026.

THAT Council of the Municipality of East Ferris supports the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry in their opposition to the consolidation of Conservation Authorities in Ontario and calls upon the Province of Ontario to immediately halt the proposed consolidation process and recommit to strengthening the existing watershed-based Conservation Authority system, including through the provision of appropriate provincial funding, enhanced municipal collaboration and support, and improved communication and coordination among Conservation Authorities to advance more efficient permitting and greater standardization of systems and processes; AND THAT this resolution be circulated to the Office of the Premier of Ontario, the Honourable Todd McCarthy, Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, the North Bay Mattawa Conservation Authority, MPP Vic Fedeli, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and Nature, and MP Pauline Rochefort.

THAT Council of the Municipality of East Ferris supports the Municipality of Wawa's request of the Government of Ontario to extend the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund; AND THAT this resolution be circulated to the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Infrastructure, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, local Members of Provincial Parliament (MPPs), and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario.

THAT Council of the Municipality of East Ferris supports the Town of Bruce Mines in their concerns with the passage of Bill 97 and find that it constitutes a regression from established principles of transparent government and urge the Government of Ontario to repeal this provision of the legislation; AND THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Premier of Ontario, The Attorney General of Ontario, MPP Vic Fedeli, AMO, FONOM, and the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario.

WHEREAS the Voyageur 200 Gravel Bike Race is returning to the Municipality of East Ferris Saturday, August 14-16, 2026, as a charity cycling event in support of the North Bay Regional Health Centre Foundation and Discovery Routes; AND WHEREAS since 2023 the event has raised $17,000; AND WHEREAS the race is organized by local volunteers in partnership with Discovery Routes and offers a unique cycling experience through East Ferris and surrounding areas, promoting health, tourism, and community spirit; AND WHEREAS the organizers have requested financial support by way of the following in-kind contributions: ● Use of Corbeil Park Hall and parking lot on Friday, August 14 (evening) and Saturday, August 15 (all day) for the start/finish line festival ● Authorization for a liquor licence for the facility (bartending services will be provided by Voyageur 200 organizers) ● Use of the Corbeil Park Hall field for tent camping from August 14–16 ● Use of the Parking area On Corbeil Road adjacent to the Memorial Park from August 15th. ● Additional waste management/garbage support for campers NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Municipality of East Ferris hereby supports the Voyageur 200 Gravel Bike Race and approves the requested in-kind contributions for the 2026 event; AND FURTHER THAT a copy of this resolution be provided to the organizers of the Voyageur 200.

THAT Council approve the Correspondence and Information as circulated with the agenda of May 26th, 2026.

WHEREAS Jennifer Elliott 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 the requested exemption would apply from Saturday, August 8th, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. to Sunday, August 9th, 2026 at 12:00 a.m. for the purpose of a private wedding to be held on B2 Perron Island on Lake Nosbonsing; BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that Council for the Municipality of East Ferris approve the request received from Jennifer Elliott and grant an exemption of Municipal By-law No. 2015-33 for Saturday, August 8th, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. to Sunday, August 9th, 2026 at 12:00 a.m.

THAT Council approve the general accounts for the Municipality of East Ferris as indicated in the cheque register(s) dated May 26th, 2026 in the amount of $985,250.41.

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 April 28th, 2026 to May 26th, 2026, BE READ a first, second and third time, passed and numbered 2026-27; 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 6:46 p.m. and meet again on June 9th, 2026.

THAT Council for the Municipality of East Ferris directs staff to report back to Council on the cost of a peer review for the Hydro Geological study pertaining to Files SB-2026-01, OPA-2026-03 and C-2026-03. Results of