Council Meeting

THAT the draft agenda presented to Council and dated the 12th day of November, 2025 be adopted as prepared.

THAT the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of October 28th, 2025 be adopted as circulated.

THAT Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of East Ferris declares the 2007 Pumper Tanker Fire Truck as a surplus asset; AND THAT Council authorizes staff to dispose of the surplus asset on the GovDeals online auction site with a minimum reserve bid of $89,000.00.

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 amend By-law 2025-40 to appoint a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer as authorized under the provisions of the Community Safety and Policing Act BE READ a first, second and third time, passed and numbered 2025-48; 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 amend By-law 2023-08 to appoint a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer as authorized under the provisions of the Community Safety and Policing Act BE READ a first, second and third time, passed and numbered 2025-49; 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 of the Municipality of East Ferris with respect to the establishment and requirement of the payment of fees for information, services, activities and use of the Corporation's property BE READ a first, and second time, passed and numbered 2025-50; 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 45 Scottsfield Road, described as part of the road allowance between Concession 6 and 7, being 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 2025-51; 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 Municipality of Wawa, urging the Government of Ontario to collaborate meaningfully with municipalities, retailers, environmental organizations and experts to implement a fair, effective and inclusive solution that ensures the long-term success of Ontario's deposit-return and recycling systems; AND THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Premier of Ontario, and the Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks.

THAT Council approve the Correspondence and Information as circulated with the agenda of November 12th, 2025.

THAT Council approve the general accounts for the Municipality of East Ferris as indicated in the cheque register(s) dated November 12th, 2025 in the amount of $338,883.65.

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 29th, 2025 to November 12th, 2025, BE READ a first, second and third time, passed and numbered 2025-52; 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 5:59 p.m. and meet again on November 25th, 2025.

WHEREAS in Ontario, conservation authorities develop and deliver local, watershed-based resource management programs on behalf of the province and municipalities, and are governed by the Conservation Authorities Act; AND WHEREAS each conservation authority was established by the province at the request of municipalities within a common watershed, and these municipalities work together on local resource management, including flooding and erosion issues, and appoint each conservation authority’s membership; AND WHEREAS the North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority (NBMCA) is governed by a Board of Directors, with each director appointed by their respective municipal council, representing the ten member municipalities: North Bay, Callander, Calvin, East Ferris, Mattawan, Powassan, Mattawa, Bonfield, Chisholm, and Papineau-Cameron; AND WHEREAS in accordance with section C (1)(d) of the NMBCA Board of Directors’ Administrative By-law, “the administration is responsible for the day-to- day operations, the General Membership is responsible for matters of governance, ensuring compliance with applicable legislation, and ensuring appropriate policies are in place and for financial soundness of the Authority”; AND WHEREAS in accordance with section C (1)(f) of the NMBCA Board of Directors’ Administrative By-law, “the Chief Administrative Officer/Secretary Treasurer shall manage the operations of the organization, including all employees of the Authority”; AND WHEREAS in accordance with A