Council Meeting

THAT the draft agenda presented to Council and dated the 14th day of June, 2022 be amended with the following: Add under item 17 - In-Camera session under Section 239(2) item (b) - Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees regarding Fire Chief and East Ferris Resident; Add under item 17 - In-Camera session under Section 239(2) item (d) - Labour relations or employee negotiations regarding Rate of Pay for Public Works Department.

That the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held May 24th, 2022 and the Minutes of the Special Council Meeting held June 2nd, 2022 be adopted as circulated.

THAT Council for the Municipality of East Ferris accepts the recommendation from the Clerk contained in Report No. CLERK-2022-04 and that the 2022 Municipal Elections Accessibility Plan be received for information.

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 Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) for funding of the Medical Centre, BE READ a first, second and third time, passed and numbered 2022-30; AND THAT said by-law be signed by the Mayor and Clerk and sealed with the Seal of the Corporation.

WH EREAS 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 and Shoreline Road Allowance, adjacent to 106 Cedar Bay Road, described as part of the road allowance between Concession 2 and 3 lying between Lots 11 and 12 and Part of Original Shore Road Allowance in front of Lot 11 and 12, Concession 2, Part 1 Plan 36R14823, Township of East Ferris, District of Nipissing, BE READ a first, second and third time, passed and numbered 2022-31; 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 and Shoreline Road Allowance, adjacent to 52 Mullins Lane, described as Part of the Road Allowance between Concession 2 and 3 lying between Lots 11 and 12 and Part of Original Shore Road Allowance in front of Lot 11 and 12, Concession 2, Part 2 & 3 Plan 36R14823, Township of East Ferris, District of Nipissing, BE READ a first, second and third time, passed and numbered 2022-32; 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 all Road Allowances on Plan M-180, being Mann Ave, Canada Ave, Gibson Place, Minto Place, and all laneways with the adjacent lands being Lots 1-80 on Plan M180, described as Lots 1-80 inclusive, Plan M-180; Mann Ave Plan-M180; Canada Ave Plan M180; Minto Place Plan M180; Pt Gibson Place, between Mann Ave and Canada Ave, Plan M180; Lane Plan M180 N of Lot 9 and 16; Lane Plan M180 N of Lot 51 and 39; Lane Plan M180 N of Lot 23-30; Lane Plan M180 N of lot 63-68; Lane Plan M180 N of lot 74; Lane Plan M180 between lot 9-15 and 16-22; Lane Plan M180 between lot 51-62 and 3950; Township of East Ferris, District of Nipissing, BE READ a first, second and third time, passed and numbered 2022-33; 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 No. 2019-22 under schedule “D” Fire Services 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, second and third time, passed and numbered 2022-34; AND THAT said by-law be signed by the Mayor and Clerk and sealed with the Seal of the Corporation.

WHEREAS a request has been received from Les Compagnons to offer to the municipality to manage the organization of a Canada Day Events on July 1 st , 2022 in East Ferris; AND WHEREAS Les Compagnons is requesting Council’s permission to host a 2-hour event on Municipal Grounds located at 392 Hwy 94, Corbeil (Corbeil Park Hall) between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. to celebrate Canada Day in East Ferris; BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that Council approves of this request from Les Compagnons for their planned events for Canada Day in the Municipality of East Ferris.

THAT Council approve the Correspondence and Information as circulated with the agenda of June 14th, 2022.

THAT Council approve of a submission request for a delegation at the 2022 AMO Conference for the following: Ministry of Indigenous Affairs Ministry of Children and Community Social Services and Ministry of Education for Child Care Ministry of Energy - Natural Gas

THAT Council supports the resolution from the Town of Arnprior regarding Humanitarian efforts in Ukraine.

WHEREAS the Council for the Municipality has supported the resolution from the Town of Arnprior regarding the support for humanitarian efforts in Ukraine; BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the Municipality of East Ferris support the Ukraine family that has been welcomed to our Municipality and make a donation to this family in the amount of $1,000.00 through the established Go Fund Me Account.

THAT Council approve the general accounts for the Municipality of East Ferris as indicated in the cheque register(s) dated June 14th, 2022 in the amount of $1,491,230.47.

THAT this meeting proceeds to In-Camera session at 7:13 p.m., under Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25 in order to address a matter pertaining to: Item (d) - Labour relations or employee negotiations; and item (b) - personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees.

THAT we do now adjourn this In-Camera meeting at 8:53 p.m. and return to our regular session of Council.

WHEREAS, the Council for the Municipality of East Ferris has completed the performance evaluation of the CAO; AND WHEREAS, the CAO's performance was rated excellent in accordance with the CAO's job description for the 2018-2022 Council term which includes the dual role of Treasurer as well as a number of additional duties; AND WHEREAS, the CAO has successfully overseen numerous accomplishments as per the attached document entitled “Municipal Accomplishments for the 2018-2022 Term of Council; AND WHEREAS, comparative compensation information suggests that the Municipality lags behind other municipalities in the compensation of its CAO/Treasurer; AND WHEREAS, the Municipality is in a good financial position and funds have been ear marked in the 2022 approved budget to support a salary adjustment for the CAO; THEREFORE Council enacts that: The CAO's salary be adjusted to $170,000.00; The CAO's vehicle allowance be increased to $7,500.00 + 2% annual increase.

THAT Council for the Corporation of the Municipality of East Ferris accepts the Fire Chief's resignation effective July 15th, 2022.

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 May 24th, 2022 to June 14th, 2022, BE READ a first, second and third time, passed and numbered 2022-35; 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 8:59 p.m. and meet again on June 28th, 2022.