French River public meetings in 2024

Property Standards & By-law Appeal Committee

The Property Standards & By-law Appeal Committee will meet to hear an appeal regarding a property standards order. The committee will review evidence from both the appellant and the municipality before issuing a decision.

• Appeal of Property Standards Order File No. 2024-01 for 1175 Owl's Nest Road (Trevor Wilkinson)

SPECIAL COUNCIL

The council will adopt the agenda and discuss initial planning and direction for the 2025 budget. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at 2:00 PM.

• Adoption of the agenda
• Initial 2025 Budget Planning & Direction
• Disclosure of pecuniary interest
• Resolution to adjourn

REGULAR COUNCIL

The council will vote on adopting an updated Municipal Parks & Facilities Policy while repealing the 2013 Grant & Subsidy Policy. It will also consider amendments to the Employee Policy Manual travel‑expenses rules, add a short‑term rental licensing renewal fee, and approve reserve transactions and a pound‑service agreement with the North Bay Humane Society.

• Resolution to amend the Employee Policy Manual – Travel Expenses (By‑law 2024‑50)
• Adoption of the updated Municipal Parks & Facilities Policy and repeal of the Grant & Subsidy Policy
• Amendment to the Fees and Related Charges By‑law to add a Short Term Rental Licensing Renewal Fee (By‑law 2024‑52)
• Resolution to authorize 2024 Reserve Transactions
• Resolution to authorize a By‑law for a Pound Service Agreement with North Bay Humane Society (By‑law 2024‑51)

SPECIAL COUNCIL - ZBA

The Council will hold a public hearing to consider a zoning by-law amendment for ANIN Holdings Inc. The proposal seeks to rezone property on Station Road to permit industrial and commercial uses.

• Proposed rezoning of Station Road property from Commercial Highway (CH) to Special Highway Industrial/Commercial (CH 108 – H2)
• Request to permit a 50,000 square foot warehouse building
• Request to permit a 130,000 square foot dry industry building
• Proposed permitted uses: business/professional offices, mini storage, RV storage, and dry industry
• Requirement for a Traffic Impact Study as a condition of the Holding Provision

REGULAR COUNCIL

The council will vote on a resolution supporting a request to amend the Ontario Building Code so Sudbury East municipalities can handle sewage system permitting and inspections. It will also adopt two winter‑road maintenance by‑laws for private sections of Lafrenière Road and Amateewakea River Road, and approve the updated Asset Management Plan. A resolution will approve conference expenses for council members attending 2025 conferences.

• Resolution to adopt By‑law 2024‑41 authorizing the Winter Road Maintenance Agreement with Trout Lake East Road Fund for the private portion of Lafrenière Road
• Resolution to adopt By‑law 2024‑40 authorizing the Winter Road Maintenance Agreement with Amateewakea River Road Association for private Amateewakea River Road
• Resolution to adopt the Asset Management Plan updated November 1 2024 (Phase 2 compliance)
• Resolution to support the Municipality of St‑Charles submitting a building‑code amendment request to allow Sudbury East municipalities to permit and inspect sewage systems
• Resolution to approve conference expenses for council members (approx. $1,500‑$2,600 per delegate) for 2025 conferences

SPECIAL COUNCIL - ZBA

The French River Council will hold a hybrid public hearing on November 6, 2024 to consider Zoning By‑law Amendment Application ZBA 24‑20FR submitted by Nadon Lumber 2016 Ltd. The agenda item seeks to rezone a severed portion of the property at 69 Notre Dame Street West from Rural (RU) to Commercial Community (CC) zone and approve a lot addition of 0.36 ha to the adjacent parcel at 131 St. David Street South. The council will also review the related consent application under the Planning Act.

• Public hearing on ZBA 24‑20FR for Nadon Lumber 2016 Ltd, 69 Notre Dame Street West
• Proposed rezoning of severed lot from Rural (RU) to Commercial Community (CC) zone
• Lot addition of 0.36 ha to 131 St. David Street South, creating an enlarged lot of 0.88 ha
• Consent application under Section 53(5) of the Planning Act for the lot addition
• Hybrid meeting format (in‑person and virtual) at French River Municipal Office, 44 St. Christophe Street, Suite 1

REGULAR COUNCIL

The Council is considering the adoption of the 2024 Fees and Related Charges By-law and a funding application for the French River Wastewater System. The meeting also includes requests for financial contributions to community food and holiday programs.

• Adoption of By-law 2024-45 Fees and Related Charges
• Funding application to Ontario Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund for French River Wastewater System rehabilitation
• Request for $500 budgeted contribution to Christmas Baskets
• Request for financial contribution to Good Food Markets
• Resolution to quash the Volunteer Recognition Policy

Recreation & Community Advisory Committee

The Recreation & Community Advisory Committee will meet to discuss the Canada Day reporting, the Joe Chartrand Park report, and the budgets for the Concert and Community Beautification series. The meeting will also include a round-table discussion.

• Canada Day Reporting and Grant Application
• Joe Chartrand Park Report
• Concert Series Budget
• Community Beautification Budget
• Round Table Discussion

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Economic Development Advisory Committee will discuss the Community Visioning Plan and Master Plans covering 2024‑2034, which sets strategic priorities for seniors housing, healthcare recruitment, childcare, police services, road maintenance, recreation, tourism and digital upgrades. Input from the discussion will be used to formulate a recommendation to council. The meeting will also include a round‑table discussion.

• Review of the Community Visioning Plan 2024‑2034 and Master Plans
• Short‑term action items: seniors housing initiative, healthcare recruitment program, bilingual childcare services, retaining the Ontario Provincial Police detachment, road maintenance investments
• Medium‑term actions: recreation partnerships with neighbouring municipalities and Indigenous groups, tourism sector coordination with the Chamber of Commerce
• Long‑term actions: Vibrant Spaces Plan for public amenities, youth recreation centre conversion, digital planning approvals system
• Round‑table discussion

REGULAR COUNCIL

The Municipality of French River is reviewing several by-laws and service agreements. Council will consider extending the Integrity Commissioner contract and establishing a combined Property Standards and By-law Appeal Committee.

• By-law 2024-39 to extend Integrity Commissioner services with Cunningham, Swan LLP through December 31, 2026
• By-law 2024-43 to establish a combined Property Standards and By-law Appeal Committee
• By-law 2024-42 regarding 9-1-1 Primary Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) Services Agreement
• Contract award for wood grinding services at the Noëlville Landfill
• Resolution to declare Volunteer Appreciation Night on December 11, 2024, as a community event of municipal significance

REGULAR COUNCIL

The French River Council will vote on a by‑law (2024‑37) to appoint a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer. It will also receive a petition seeking changes to Section 10 of the Responsible Animal Ownership By‑law 2023‑45, for which staff recommends no amendment. Finally, the council will review the FoodCycler pilot program, which proposes a municipal subsidy of $11,800 for 100 composting units.

• Resolution to adopt By‑law 2024‑37 appointing a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer
• Petition from Forest Hill Road and Gordon William Drive residents to amend Section 10 of the Responsible Animal Ownership By‑law 2023‑45 (staff recommends no change)
• FoodCycler municipal food‑waste diversion pilot – $11,800 municipal contribution for 100 units
• Adoption of the meeting agenda and consent agenda items

REGULAR COUNCIL

The French River Council will consider several quarterly departmental reports and a grant rebate request, adopt the consent agenda, and hold a closed session to vote on two by‑laws that authorize a Facility Agreement and a Refundable Loan Agreement with French River Rapids.

• Adopt By‑law 2024‑35 to authorize a Facility Agreement with French River Rapids
• Adopt By‑law 2024‑36 to authorize a Refundable Loan Agreement with French River Rapids
• Approve a hall‑rental fee rebate grant for Paroisse Notre Dame de Lourdes’ 90th anniversary event
• Review quarterly reports from Finance, Environment Services, Public Works, Parks & Recreation, Fire, By‑law Services, and Building Controls
• Adopt the consent agenda, including minutes from the July 3, 2024 council meeting

REGULAR COUNCIL

Council will review speed study results for Highway 64 in Alban and Noelville, which found existing speed limits to be appropriate. The agenda also includes resolutions for the Shaw Road Culvert rehabilitation and an agreement with the MTO for the DriveON Program. Additionally, Council will consider adopting a new Strategic Asset Management Plan.

• Speed study results for Highway 64 in Alban and Noelville
• Contract for Shaw Road Culvert rehabilitation
• Agreement with MTO for the DriveON Program
• Adoption of the Strategic Asset Management Plan
• Purchase of a Special Service Truck

REGULAR COUNCIL

The Council is reviewing a Depot Operations Agreement with Circular Materials for the Noelville Landfill Recycling Transfer Site starting April 2025. Additionally, the Council will receive a Community Risk Assessment and review Environmental Advisory Committee reports regarding waste collection and composting initiatives.

• By-law 2024-29 for Depot Operations Agreement with Circular Materials
• $2,846 monthly compensation for depot operations
• $1.00 per household annual fee for promotion and education services
• Receipt of the Community Risk Assessment report
• Review of Foodcycler Municipal Solutions composting initiative

SPECIAL COUNCIL - ZBA

The French River Special Council will hold public hearings regarding two zoning amendments. One application seeks to permit a two-storey accessory structure at 4879 D Shaw Road. Another proposes adding self-storage use at 192 St. David Street South.

• Zoning amendment for a two-storey accessory structure at 4879 D Shaw Road
• Zoning amendment to permit self-storage at 192 St. David Street South

REGULAR COUNCIL

The Council will review several contract awards for infrastructure projects, including roadwork and facility upgrades. The meeting also includes appointments to municipal boards and the declaration of community events.

• Contract award for Delamere Road rehabilitation to B. Thomas Bulldozing Inc for $369,688.00
• Contract award for Landfill office expansion to Barne Building and Construction Inc for $287,000.00
• Contract award for Fire Hall/Library furnace installation to Wright Air Systems Ltd for $56,736.54
• Appointment of a Council Member to the Sudbury (Nipissing West) Police Service Board
• Declaration of the Family Ball Tournament as a community event of municipal significance

Environmental Advisory Committee

The Environmental Advisory Committee is reviewing an information report on a potential 12-week composting pilot program. The initiative aims to reduce landfill waste by providing subsidized composting devices to residents.

• Proposed 100-household FoodCycler pilot program with a $10,000 municipal investment
• Proposed resident costs of $150 for FC-30 or $300 for FoodCycler Maestro units
• Discussion of Earth Day
• Review of Foodcycler Municipal Solutions information report

Recreation & Community Advisory Committee

The Recreation & Community Advisory Committee is meeting to plan Canada Day 2024 festivities, which will include the municipality's 25th anniversary. The body will discuss the event budget, promotional items, and activities at the Alban Community Centre.

• Canada Day 2024 budget with total projected expenses of $20,650
• Grant of $7,340 from the Government of Canada for Canada Day activities
• Proposed promotional items totaling $4,710.60
• Planning for 25th Anniversary opening remarks, special guests, and fireworks
• Coordination of Vendors Market, Fire Department Dunk Tank, and kids' activities

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Economic Development Advisory Committee is meeting to identify projects from the French River Vision Plan that align with the Ontario Rural Economic Development (RED) grant. The body will also receive verbal updates on seniors housing, the OPP, and the Ramakkos development.

• Working session on RED grant streams: Economic Diversification (up to $150,000) and Strategic Economic Infrastructure (up to $250,000)
• Verbal update on E-Charging Station funding results
• Verbal update on Seniors Housing ground breaking ceremony
• Verbal update on Ramakkos Development
• Verbal update from the OPP

REGULAR COUNCIL

The Municipality of French River approved its audited 2023 financial statements and decided to discontinue the special curbside waste collection program. Council also accepted a donation for park improvements and issued a proclamation for Seniors' Month.

• Approval of audited 2023 Financial Statements prepared by Baker Tilly
• Discontinuation of special curbside waste collection program effective January 2025
• $20,000 donation from IPM 2019 Local Organizing Committee for Joe Chartrand Park improvements
• $5,000 donation to Team Rubicon Canada's Ready Reserve Fund
• Proclamation of June 2024 as Seniors' Month

REGULAR COUNCIL

The Council will review first-quarter reports from several municipal departments and consider a contract for roof rehabilitation. The meeting includes a proposal to proclaim May 16, 2024, as Moose Hide Campaign Day.

• Contract award for the Rehabilitation of the Public Works Garage Roof
• Approval of the Sudbury East Planning Board 2024 Municipal Apportionment
• Proclamation of May 16, 2024, as Moose Hide Campaign Day
• Report on Flood Warning
• Information report on Special Garbage Pickup Service

REGULAR COUNCIL

The Council is deciding on financing for a 30-unit senior housing development and awarding public works contracts. The body is also reviewing a shared service agreement for building and by-law services with Sudbury East.

• By-law 2024-19 to accept $9,801,350 in interim and long-term financing from Caisse Populaire Alliance for senior housing
• Award of dust suppressant contract to Pollard Distribution Inc. at $0.399 per liter
• By-law 2024-20 regarding the Estaire Transfer Site Agreement
• Funding application to the Housing-Enabling Water System Fund for lagoon system rehabilitation
• By-law 2024-21 for the Sudbury East Building & By-law Shared Service Agreement (SEBBS)

Community Policing Advisory Committee

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REGULAR COUNCIL

Council is meeting to decide on the 2024 final tax levy, tax ratios, and sewage service rates. The body will also consider traffic calming recommendations and a contract for a Fire Department community risk assessment.

• By-law 2024-14: Final Tax Levy of $6,832,379 ($5,772,706 for municipal and $1,059,673 for education purposes)
• By-law 2024-15: Establishment of 2024 tax ratios
• By-law 2024-16: Adoption of Sewage Service Rates
• Traffic calming recommendations for Notre Dame Street West / Mayer Road and Pine Ridge Drive / White Pine Lane
• Contract award for the Fire Department Community Risk Assessment

Environmental Advisory Committee

The committee is meeting to review a presentation on FoodCycle Science municipal solutions for food waste diversion. The session will also include a verbal update regarding special garbage pickup.

• Discussion of FoodCycler Municipal Solutions slide deck
• Verbal update on Special Garbage Pickup

Public Works Advisory Committee

The Public Works Advisory Committee is reviewing proposals to modify stop signs at several intersections to reduce speeding and improve traffic flow. The body is also considering a new location for the municipal snow dump to reduce noise disturbances for residents.

• Proposal to add a three-way stop at Notre Dame Street West and Nadon Street
• Proposal to relocate the stop sign from Pine Ridge Drive to White Pine Lane
• Proposal to move the snow dump to the public works yard behind the public works garage
• Discussion of visibility improvements (tree/vegetation removal) at Pine Ridge Drive and White Pine Lane

REGULAR COUNCIL

Council will consider the adoption of the 2024 Budget By-law and a capital budget totaling $3,574,782. The meeting includes decisions on landfill monitoring contracts and the appointment of a hearing officer for the Administrative Monetary Penalty System.

• By-law 2024-10: Adoption of 2024 Operating and Capital Budgets
• By-law 2024-11: Landfill Monitoring agreement renewal with EXP Services Inc. ($38,217 in 2024; $39,364 in 2025)
• By-law 2024-12: Appointment of a Hearing Officer under the Administrative Monetary Penalty System
• Capital projects including a $962,950 landfill compactor and $610,000 for roads
• Review of 2023 Statement of Council Remuneration and Expenses

Recreation & Community Advisory Committee

The Recreation & Community Advisory Committee is discussing planning and budgeting for Canada Day 2024 and the 2025 Winter Carnival. The body is also reviewing community beautification and fundraising projects for JC Park.

• Canada Day 2024 planning with a requested $14,250 grant from the Canadian Heritage Fund
• Proposed $5,000 Council budget buffer for Canada Day festivities
• Verbal update on JC Park fundraising and projects
• Planning and budget for community beautification
• Verbal update on Winter Carnival 2025 planning

REGULAR COUNCIL

The Council will present the draft final 2024 budget and consider a report on the Sudbury East Building & By-law Shared Service Agreement (SEBBS). The meeting includes a closed session to appoint a public member to the Environmental Advisory Committee.

• Presentation of the Draft Final 2024 Budget
• Report on extending the SEBBS agreement to include the Municipality of Markstay-Warren
• Proposed implementation of Short-Term Rental and Travel Trailer Licencing
• Discussion on the Administrative Monetary Penalties System
• Appointment of a public member to the Environmental Advisory Committee

REGULAR COUNCIL

The Council will review the draft Community Visioning Plan for 2024–2028 and various Economic Development Master Plans. Additionally, the meeting includes a proposal to endorse a partnership agreement with Collège Boréal for an agricultural research project.

• Community Visioning Plan 24-28 (Draft)
• Economic Development Master Plans (Draft)
• Letter of Support: Agricultural Project Proposal with Collège Boréal
• 2023 Finance 4th Quarter Report
• 2024 Operating and Capital Budgets

REGULAR COUNCIL

Council will review 2023 fourth-quarter departmental reports and discuss waste management solutions. The meeting includes a proposal for a three-year trial of a curbside waste collection system and a request for a traffic study on Hwy 535 and Hwy 64.

• Recommendation for a three-year trial curbside waste collection system
• Request for Ministry of Transportation traffic study on Hwy 535 and Hwy 64 from Trout Lake/Prevost Roads to Houle Road
• Resolution to endorse the Trout Lake Lakeshore Capacity Assessment Report by Hutchinson Environmental Sciences Ltd.
• Resolution to adopt a solution for the Waste Management System based on public consultation
• Letter from Canado Foundation regarding a donation for Wally Lamondin Park upgrades

SPECIAL COUNCIL - 01 Feb 2024 (Budget)

The Council is meeting for a special session to present and deliberate on the draft 2024 budget. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation and deliberation of Draft 2024 Budget

Environmental Advisory Committee

The committee is reviewing a public consultation report regarding long-term waste management options. Members will also discuss the 2024 Earth Day Green Expo and a request for delegation from Foodcycler.

• Earth Day Green Expo scheduled for April 20, 2024, at Alban Community Centre
• Waste Management Public Consultation report reviewing four system options
• Estimated capital costs for 'Item 1' current operations: $1,614,610.02
• Estimated capital costs for 'Item 2' modified sites: $629,704.00
• Estimated annual cost for 'Item 3' curbside waste/recycling: $425,400.00

SPECIAL COUNCIL - 24 Jan 2024 - Information Session

Council is holding an information session to present a public consultation report on the municipality's waste management system. The body is reviewing several options for garbage collection and transfer site modifications before a planned decision on February 7, 2024.

• Presentation of the Waste Management Public Consultation Report
• Proposed Item #2: Compactable bins at Alban and Noëlville sites with $629,704 in capital costs
• Proposed Item #3: Contracted curbside garbage and recycling with $425,400 in annual operational costs
• Proposed Sunday landfill hours with an annual cost of $108,754.20
• Report on the closure of the Monetville transfer site as of January 3, 2024

REGULAR COUNCIL

Council will consider a report on Trout Lake's development capacity and decide on the 2024 Municipal Insurance Program renewal. The meeting includes votes on employee policy changes, a borrowing by-law, and an interim tax levy.

• Trout Lake Lakeshore Capacity Assessment - Final Report
• 2024 Municipal Insurance Program Renewal
• By-law 2024-03 to amend Employee Policy Manual (Hours of Work, Sick Leave, Bereavement, and STD)
• By-law 2024-04 to add penalties for Travel Trailer and Short-Term Rental Licensing
• By-law 2024-01 Borrowing By-law and By-law 2024-02 Interim Tax Levy