Council Meeting

THAT the draft agenda presented to Council and dated the 22nd day of September, 2026 be adopted as prepared.

THAT the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of September 8th, 2026 be adopted as circulated.

THAT Council for the Municipality of East Ferris direct staff to initiate an Official Plan Amendment process to introduce language related to peer review for supporting studies submitted with planning applications, including that the expense of this peer review be borne entirely by the development proponent.

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 authorize the execution of an agreement between the Corporation of the Municipality of East Ferris and His Majesty the King in Right of Ontario as Represented by the Minister of Northern Economic Development and Growth for the Northern Ontario Resources Development Fund (NORDS), BE READ a first, second and third time, passed and numbered 2026-41; AND THAT said by-law be signed by the Mayor and Clerk and sealed with the Seal of the Corporation.

THAT By-law No. 2026-42 being a by-law to designate Site Plan Control within the limits of the Municipality of East Ferris, to delegate site plan control powers and authority and to repeal By-law No. 1894 and By-law No. 2013-44. BE READ a first and second time this 22nd day of September, 2026.

THAT Council of the Municipality of East Ferris supports the Town of Parry Sound's request that the Province of Ontario establish a province-wide regulatory framework for e-scooters that recognizes their unique operating characteristics, maintains appropriate safety standards, and provides municipalities with authority to address local needs; AND FURTHER THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to AMO, ROMA, the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Transportation and MPP Vic Fedeli.

THAT Council of the Municipality of East Ferris supports the Township of McNabb/Braeside's request that the Province undertake a comprehensive review of the OPP municipal policing cost model and consider factors including population, geographic area, policing demand, calls for service and municipal financial capacity when determining municipal policing costs; AND FURTHER THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Office of the Solicitor General and MPP Vic Fedeli.

WHEREAS persons with disabilities bring valuable skills, perspectives and leadership to workplaces and communities; and AND WHEREAS accessibility and inclusive employment strengthen local economies, reduce barriers and create opportunity for all residents; AND WHEREAS Disability Employment Awareness Month recognizes the importance of equitable participation and the shared responsibility to build accessible communities; BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that Council for the Municipality of East Ferris proclaims October 28, 2026, as Disability Employment Awareness Day in the Municipality of East Ferris.

THAT Council approve the Correspondence and Information as circulated with the agenda of September 22nd, 2026.

WHEREAS the Regular Council meetings in October are scheduled for October 13th and October 27th, 2026; AND WHEREAS advanced polls and the municipal election are taking place between these two dates; BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the Regular Council Meetings of October 13th and October 27th be canceled in their entirety and be replaced by one Regular Council Meeting to take place on Monday, October 19th, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. at the Corbeil Park Hall. BE IT HEREBY FURTHER RESOLVED 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 Municipality of East Ferris appoints Narry Paquette, Mayor of the Township of Bonfield, as the representative on the Cassellholme Board of Management to represent Area 3, which consists of the Township of Bonfield, Township of Chisholm, Municipality of East Ferris and the Municipality of Mattawan until the end of the current council term.

THAT Council approve the general accounts for the Municipality of East Ferris as indicated in the cheque register(s) dated September 22nd, 2026 in the amount of $486,530.77.

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 September 8th, 2026 to September 22nd, 2026, BE READ a first, second and third time, passed and numbered 2026-43; 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 5:40 p.m. and meet again on October 19th, 2026.