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East Ferris Township public meetings in 2023

42 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 12, 2023 · 6:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council reviews quarry settlement and building permit fee updates

The Council will consider several by-laws, including a settlement regarding a quarry and agreements with the North Bay Mattawa Conservation Authority. Officials will also review reports on Trout Lake water quality and building permit fees. Additionally, the agenda includes a request to recognize the East Ferris Carnival as a municipally significant event.

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Municipal Office Council Chambers
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Tue Nov 28, 2023 · 6:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council reviews Trout Lake water study and appoints Integrity Commissioner

The council will review the Trout Lake Water Quality Study report and consider a condominium agreement for 1278 Village Road. They will also vote on reappointing David C. King as the Municipal Integrity Commissioner through 2027. The agenda includes emergency management reports and various municipal correspondences.

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Tue Nov 14, 2023 · 6:00 PM

Council Meeting

East Ferris Council discusses land consolidation and winter maintenance

The Council will review a municipal land consolidation on Derland Road and evaluate a request for winter yard maintenance. Additionally, the meeting includes a by-law regarding a condominium agreement for Village Road.

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Tue Nov 14, 2023 · 3:45 PM

Special Council Meeting

Presentation on the Trout Lake Water Quality Study

The East Ferris Township Council will meet for a special session to receive a presentation regarding the Trout Lake Water Quality Study. The presentation is being delivered by Hutchinson Environmental and J.L. Richards. Other agenda items are limited to procedural matters.

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Tue Oct 24, 2023 · 6:00 PM

Council Meeting

East Ferris Council to consider new speed limits for Derland and Eglington Roads

East Ferris Council will review by-laws to authorize new speed limits on Derland Road and Eglington Road North. The agenda also includes a proposed agreement with neighboring municipalities to share a Building Inspector. Additionally, the council will address items regarding Corbeil Park Hall kitchen renovations.

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Municipal Office Council Chambers
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Wed Oct 18, 2023 · 6:30 PM

Committee of Adjustment

Public hearing for a driveway easement on Oak Ridge Drive

The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing regarding application B-2023-25. The request seeks to establish an easement for driveway access over adjacent property at Oak Ridge Drive. No ratepayer delegations are scheduled for this session.

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Municipal Office Council Chambers
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Tue Oct 10, 2023 · 6:00 PM

Council Meeting

East Ferris Council reviews snowmobile trail MOU and quarry haul routes

The Council will review speed reduction survey results for Derland and Eglington Rd N. Members will also consider a Memorandum of Understanding with the South Shore Restoule Snowmobile Club regarding land use. Additionally, an in-camera session is scheduled to discuss negotiations for the Lavigne Road quarry haul route.

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Municipal Office Council Chambers
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Tue Sep 26, 2023 · 6:00 PM

Council Meeting

East Ferris Council reviews fireworks regulations and land servicing agreements

The council will review the 2022 draft financial statements and a community risk assessment. Presentations are scheduled regarding a tourist train initiative and a playground RFP. Several by-laws concerning fireworks and land use are also up for reading.

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Municipal Office Council Chambers
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Wed Sep 20, 2023 · 7:00 PM

Committee of Adjustment

East Ferris Committee of Adjustment discusses lot creations and yard setbacks

The Committee of Adjustment will consider several public hearing items regarding land use. These include requests for new residential lots on South Shore Road and a front yard setback variance on Nosbonsing Park Road.

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Wed Sep 20, 2023 · 6:30 PM

Planning Advisory Committee

Rezoning proposal for corner of Corbeil, Taillefer, and Meadow Drive

The Planning Advisory Committee will hold a public hearing regarding a rezoning application for vacant land. The proposal seeks to change the zoning from Hamlet Residential (RH) to General Commercial (C1). This involves the intersection of Corbeil Road, Taillefer Road, and Meadow Drive.

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Mon Sep 18, 2023 · 11:00 AM

Special Council Meeting

Council to hold private session regarding Lavigne Road Quarry

East Ferris Township Council will hold a special meeting to address matters related to the Lavigne Road Quarry. The council will enter an in-camera session to discuss positions or plans regarding quarry negotiations. No other correspondence was noted for this session.

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Tue Sep 12, 2023 · 6:00 PM

Council Meeting

East Ferris Council to review land consolidation, rink upgrades, and new by-laws

The Council will consider several departmental reports including municipal land consolidation on Derland Road and infrastructure updates for an outdoor rink. Additionally, the meeting includes multiple by-law readings regarding fireworks, non-union salaries, and a fire department name change.

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Mon Aug 28, 2023 · 2:00 PM

Special Council Meeting

Council to discuss pay equity and compensation in private session

The East Ferris Township Council is holding a special meeting on August 28, 2023. The agenda includes an in-camera session regarding pay equity and compensation review for municipal employees. No correspondence was noted for this session.

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✓ Decided: Council approves new salary grids and pay equity report

Council accepted a Pay Equity and Compensation Review report from Pesce & Associates. The board approved a Salary Administration Policy and new salary grids. New salary grids for non-union positions will take effect January 1, 2024.

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Wed Aug 16, 2023 · 6:30 PM

Committee of Adjustment

East Ferris Committee of Adjustment discusses land severances and variances

The Committee of Adjustment is reviewing several applications for property lot severances and zoning variances. These include requests to reduce front yard setbacks and required lot frontages.

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✓ Decided: Committee of Adjustment approves several lot creations and zoning variances

The Committee of Adjustment approved four applications for land use, including the creation of three new lots and two minor variances for property setbacks and frontage. All applications were approved as presented following public hearings.

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Tue Aug 8, 2023 · 6:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council to consider three by-laws including land closures and a zoning amendment

East Ferris Council will hold a regular meeting with several by-laws for final reading, including a zoning amendment for Centennial Crescent and two road-closure/conveyance by-laws. A delegation will discuss municipal assumption of land, and a verbal report will cover an application to the CMHC Housing Accelerator Fund. The agenda also includes numerous correspondence items and several resolutions.

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✓ Decided: Council authorizes funding application for affordable housing

Council authorized staff to apply for the CMHC Housing Accelerator Fund to expand affordable and seniors housing. The meeting also included several land closures, zoning amendments, and the approval of a noise by-law exemption.

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Wed Jul 19, 2023 · 7:00 PM

Committee of Adjustment

Committee of Adjustment to hear four consent and variance applications

The East Ferris Committee of Adjustment will hold public hearings on four applications: two consent requests to create new lots (one commercial, one residential), one lot addition, and one minor variance for an accessory structure height. No ratepayer delegations are scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Committee of Adjustment approves three land severance and lot addition requests

The Committee of Adjustment approved three separate applications for land severances and a lot addition. These decisions allow for the creation of new commercial and residential lots and the expansion of an existing property.

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Wed Jul 19, 2023 · 6:30 PM

Planning Advisory Committee

Two public hearings: road allowance closure and commercial rezoning

The Planning Advisory Committee will hold two public hearings: one on a request to close and purchase the road shore allowance in front of 966 Hemlock Island, and another on a rezoning application for land on Centennial Crescent from Rural to General Commercial Special to allow severance into two commercial lots. No ratepayer delegations are scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends approval for animal hospital rezoning and shoreline road purchase

The Planning Advisory Committee recommended the approval of a rezoning application for an animal hospital and kennel on Centennial Crescent. The Committee also recommended that Todd and Tanya Burlington be allowed to close and purchase a shoreline road allowance at 966 Hemlock Island.

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Tue Jul 11, 2023 · 6:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council to vote on new public works garage contract and appoint clerk

East Ferris Council will consider three by-laws: one to enter an agreement with Infrastructure Ontario for a new Public Works Garage, and two to appoint a Clerk and Deputy Clerk. Council will also hear presentations on intimate partner violence and private docks on public lands, and go in-camera to discuss a report on private docks.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $1.42M for new Public Works Garage

Council authorized borrowing $1.42 million for a new Public Works Garage and approved $75,750 for the South Shore Boat Launch expansion. The municipality also appointed Kari Hanselman as Municipal Clerk and approved the sale of surplus lands on Kyle Road.

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Tue Jun 27, 2023 · 6:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council to vote on Enbridge Gas franchise agreement and two Astorville subdivision tenders

East Ferris Council will consider third reading of a by-law authorizing a franchise agreement with Enbridge Gas, and review two tenders for granular materials and asphalt paving in the Astorville Subdivision. The meeting also includes a delegation about a private dock at Big Moose Boat Launch, committee minutes, and correspondence items.

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✓ Decided: Council awards $457K in Astorville Subdivision contracts

Council approved two construction tenders for the Astorville Subdivision and passed a franchise agreement with Enbridge Gas Inc. The board also approved a shoreline road allowance sale and a residential rezoning request.

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Wed Jun 21, 2023 · 7:00 PM

Committee of Adjustment

Committee of Adjustment hears 5 property applications, including consents and variances

The East Ferris Committee of Adjustment is holding public hearings on five property applications involving consents to sever land and minor variances. The committee will also adopt minutes from its April 19, 2023 meeting and handle routine procedural items. No ratepayer delegations are scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Committee of Adjustment approves multiple lot additions and minor variances

The Committee of Adjustment approved three consent applications for lot creations and additions. It also approved a minor variance request regarding lot deficiencies and setbacks for a property on Morgan Road.

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Wed Jun 21, 2023 · 6:30 PM

Planning Advisory Committee

Two public hearings: road allowance closure and rezoning for residential use

The Planning Advisory Committee will hold two public hearings: one on a request to close and purchase the road shore allowance at 73 South Shore Road, and another on a rezoning application for 581 Big Moose Road from Resort Commercial (C3) to Lakefront Residential (RL) to allow a single detached dwelling on a severed lot. No ratepayer delegations are scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends approval for two land use applications

The Planning Advisory Committee recommended the approval of a request to close a shoreline road allowance and a zoning by-law amendment to allow for a single detached dwelling. Both recommendations follow public meetings where no public input was received.

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Tue Jun 13, 2023 · 6:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council to hear dock request, tradeshow plan, and land purchase report

East Ferris Council meets to hear delegations on a private dock at Big Moose Boat Launch and the 2023 Tradeshow, and to consider reports on a drilled well for the Astorville Fire Hall and a land purchase request from Dawber. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, accounts payable, and a confirmatory by-law, plus several correspondence items for support.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $37,505 for new well at Astorville Fire Hall

Council approved the purchase of drilling services for a new well at the Astorville Fire Hall. The board also approved general accounts totaling $799,812.85 and supported several provincial legislative resolutions. A planning report was referred back to staff for more information.

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Tue May 23, 2023 · 6:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council to adopt 2023 budget and tax rates

East Ferris Council will consider final adoption of the 2023 budget and tax rates, a Clean Yards by-law, and a road closure. The meeting also includes a presentation on pay equity and several resolutions supporting other municipalities' advocacy on issues like bail reform and stop-arm cameras.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts 2023 tax rates and budget estimates

Council passed By-law No. 2023-23 to adopt the 2023 tax rates and budget estimates. Other key actions included awarding a gravel contract and expanding tax exemptions for the Seniors Villa of East Ferris.

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Wed May 17, 2023 · 6:30 PM

Planning Advisory Committee

Committee to revisit road allowance closure at 130 Pargeter Drive

The East Ferris Planning Advisory Committee is meeting to consider a request by Sylvie Laperriere and John Kennedy to close and purchase the road shore allowance in front of 130 Pargeter Drive. The application was previously deferred for consultations with the North Bay Mattawa Conservation Authority and abutting property owners. The agenda also includes routine items such as adopting minutes and disclosures.

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✓ Decided: PAC recommends closing and selling shoreline road allowance at 130 Pargeter Drive

The Planning Advisory Committee recommended that an application by Sylvie Laperriere and John Kennedy to close and purchase the shoreline road allowance at 130 Pargeter Drive proceed. The committee determined the request complies with By-law No. 2015-35. A separate application from owners of 73 South Shore Road will be addressed at a future meeting.

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Fri May 12, 2023 · 8:30 AM

Special Council Meeting

Council to review 2023 operating budget in special session

This is a special council meeting dedicated to a presentation of the 2023 Operating Budget, running from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with a lunch break. No in-camera session is scheduled. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with adoption of the agenda, declarations of conflict, and adjournment.

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✓ Decided: East Ferris Council approves 2023 Capital and Operating Budgets

Council approved the 2023 Capital Budget and the 2023 Operating Budget. The operating budget includes a tax levy increase of 9.74%.

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Thu May 11, 2023 · 11:30 AM

Special Council Meeting

Council to review 2023 capital and operating budgets

This special meeting is dedicated to presentations on the 2023 capital budget (11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m.) and the 2023 operating budget (1:15–4:00 p.m.) from departmental staff. No in-camera session is scheduled. The council will not vote on the budgets at this meeting; it is a discussion and information session.

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✓ Decided: East Ferris Council reviews 2023 Capital and Operating Budgets

Council held a special meeting to receive presentations on the 2023 Capital and Operating Budgets. No substantive decisions or votes on budget approvals were recorded in the minutes.

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Tue May 9, 2023 · 6:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council to vote on EV station deal, clean yards bylaw, and 2023 tax ratios

East Ferris Council will consider three bylaws: an agreement with Earth Day Canada for EV charging stations, a new Clean Yards By-law, and a by-law setting 2023 tax ratios. A delegation from the Seniors Villa will discuss partnership opportunities. Council will also go in camera to discuss land acquisition and employee negotiations.

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✓ Decided: East Ferris Council approves tax ratios and Earth Day Canada agreement

Council passed by-laws to set 2023 tax ratios and enter an agreement with Earth Day Canada for EV stations. The board also approved a labor settlement with UFCW Local 175 and authorized the sale of a landlocked parcel on Trout Lake.

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Tue Apr 25, 2023 · 6:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council to consider holiday shopping closure bylaw and road maintenance requests

East Ferris Council is meeting to consider several reports and a bylaw. Key items include a bylaw requiring retail businesses to close on certain holidays, a delegation about Carriere Road maintenance, and reports on winter sand, dust control, and a culvert needs study. The council will also discuss a pay equity review RFP and correspondence about housing and utility costs.

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✓ Decided: East Ferris Council approves road maintenance contracts and shoreline road sale

Council awarded several infrastructure contracts for winter sand, dust control, and a culvert study. The board also approved the sale of a shoreline road allowance to private citizens and passed a by-law regarding retail business closing days.

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Wed Apr 19, 2023 · 7:00 PM

Planning Advisory Committee

Committee to consider road allowance closure at 664 Hemlock Island

The Planning Advisory Committee will hold a public hearing on application PML-2023-01 from James and Christine Ware to close and purchase the road shore allowance in front of 664 Hemlock Island. No ratepayer delegations are scheduled for this session. The meeting also includes adoption of previous minutes and standard procedural items.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends approval of road allowance purchase at 664 Hemlock Island

The Planning Advisory Committee recommended that James and Christine Ware be allowed to close and purchase the original shoreline road allowance abutting 664 Hemlock Island. The request was found to comply with By-law No. 2015-35.

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Wed Apr 19, 2023 · 6:30 PM

Committee of Adjustment

Committee to hear three minor variance and consent requests

The East Ferris Committee of Adjustment will hold public hearings on three applications: two minor variances and one consent to sever. The committee will also adopt the agenda, accept minutes from February 15, 2023, and address any business arising. No ratepayer delegations or correspondence items are scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves three land-use and zoning applications

The Committee of Adjustment approved two minor variance requests for cottage construction and a garage extension. It also granted consent to sever a three-acre lot at 635 Quae Quae Road subject to several conditions.

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Tue Apr 11, 2023 · 6:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council to consider floating accommodations regulation change

This is a regular meeting of East Ferris Council with mostly procedural items. The main substantive item is a report on a proposal to amend Ontario Regulation 161/17 regarding floating accommodations. Council will also receive reports from the Library Board and Police Services Board, and consider a request to support a resolution on school bus stop arm cameras.

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✓ Decided: East Ferris Council approves Community Safety Zone Designation

Council approved a recommendation from the Police Services Board to support a Community Safety Zone Designation. The municipality also supported a resolution for provincial funding of school bus stop arm cameras and approved over $592,000 in accounts payable.

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Tue Mar 28, 2023 · 6:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council to vote on new fees and council pay bylaw

East Ferris Council will consider third reading of a new fees and charges bylaw covering recreation, corporate services, public works, fire, animal control, planning, and building. A separate bylaw would set council remuneration. Council will also review reports on parkland dedication fund allocation and a land purchase request from Magnusson.

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✓ Decided: East Ferris Council allocates $45,450 for strategic parkland items

Council approved funding for parkland projects and the sale of a road allowance. The board also passed by-laws regarding municipal service fees and council remuneration, and endorsed a call to the province to reduce food insecurity.

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Wed Mar 15, 2023 · 6:30 PM

Planning Advisory Committee

✓ Decided: Committee defers road shore allowance application for 130 Pargeter Drive

The Planning Advisory Committee held a public hearing regarding a request to close and purchase a road shore allowance. The application was deferred to allow for consultations between property owners and the North Bay Mattawa Conservation Authority.

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Tue Mar 14, 2023 · 6:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council to review fees by-law and council pay

East Ferris Township Council is meeting to consider a new fees and charges by-law, a council remuneration review, and an amendment to a previous by-law. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, accounts payable, and correspondence, plus a closed session about a potential land sale.

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✓ Decided: Council updates remuneration and approves $528,420.86 in accounts payable

Council updated monthly remuneration for the Mayor, Deputy Mayor, and Council members effective January 1, 2023. The board also approved general accounts totaling $528,420.86 and passed a by-law amending By-law No. 2019-60 regarding Teresa and Kevin Gilchrist.

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Tue Feb 28, 2023 · 6:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council to adopt emergency plan, appoint building inspector

East Ferris Council is meeting to consider several by-laws, including appointing Tekpreet Singh as Building Inspector and Municipal Law Enforcement Officer, and adopting an Emergency Program and Plan. Council will also hear a delegation from the Near North Palliative Care Network, receive committee and board reports, and consider resolutions of support for Cassellholme funding and homelessness action.

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✓ Decided: Council approves zoning for cat rescue and appoints new municipal officers

Council approved a zoning by-law amendment to permit a cat rescue on Lavigne Road and appointed Tekpreet Singh as both Municipal Building Inspector and Municipal Law Enforcement Officer. The municipality also committed to a 10% funding contribution for an active transportation project and adopted an Emergency Program and Plan.

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Wed Feb 15, 2023 · 6:30 PM

Planning Advisory Committee

✓ Decided: Committee recommends rezoning of 197 Lavigne Road for cat rescue

The Planning Advisory Committee held a public hearing regarding a zoning by-law amendment for 197 Lavigne Road. The committee recommended approval to rezone the property from Rural (R) to Rural Special (R Sp.) to allow for a cat rescue use.

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Wed Feb 15, 2023 · 7:00 PM

Committee of Adjustment

Committee to hear three minor variance and four consent applications

The East Ferris Committee of Adjustment will hold public hearings on three applications: two minor variances for septic system and dwelling setbacks, and four consent applications to create new lots. No ratepayer delegations or correspondence items are scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves creation of four new residential lots

The Committee of Adjustment approved a consent application to create four new residential lots at Corbeil Road and Bertha Road, subject to several conditions. Two minor variance requests for a septic system and a dwelling setback were also approved.

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Tue Feb 14, 2023 · 6:00 PM

Council Meeting

✓ Decided: East Ferris Council approves 2023-2026 Strategic Plan and Enbridge franchise agreement

Council approved the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan and a franchise agreement with Enbridge Gas Inc. Other key actions included approving the sale of a municipal road allowance and declaring two plow trucks as surplus. The council also approved $2,667,885.05 in general accounts.

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Thu Feb 2, 2023 · 9:00 AM

Special Council Meeting

✓ Decided: East Ferris Council reviews draft Strategic Plan 2023-2026

Council reviewed a draft of the Strategic Plan 2023-2026. The plan is scheduled to be presented for adoption at the Regular Council Meeting on February 14, 2023. No other substantive decisions were made.

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Tue Jan 31, 2023 · 9:00 AM

Special Council Meeting

Council orientation/training session, no business conducted

This is a special meeting of East Ferris Township Council scheduled solely for a Council Orientation/Training Session with Mr. David King of Municipal Advisory Services. No correspondence or municipal business will be dealt with, and the council will proceed to an in-camera session for education and training under section 239(3.1) of the Municipal Act. No resolutions are expected from the in-camera session. The agenda is procedural and contains no substantive decisions or discussions.

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✓ Decided: East Ferris Council holds orientation and training session

The Special Council Meeting was held for the purpose of a Council Orientation/Training Session with David King of Municipal Advisory Services. The session was conducted in-camera. No substantive resolutions were passed.

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Thu Jan 26, 2023 · 9:00 AM

Special Council Meeting

Council holds strategic plan working session

This is a special council meeting focused on a 2nd Strategic Plan Working Session. The agenda includes adoption of the agenda, declarations of conflict of interest, correspondence, and adjournment. No in-camera session is scheduled. The meeting is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being the strategic planning discussion.

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✓ Decided: East Ferris Council holds second Strategic Plan working session

Council met for a second discussion regarding the Strategic Plan. A draft copy is scheduled for review at a February 2, 2023, meeting and final approval at the February 14, 2023, regular meeting.

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Tue Jan 10, 2023 · 6:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council to set 2023 interim tax rates and temporary borrowing

Council will consider three by-laws: temporary borrowing for 2023, interim tax rates, and an agreement with the Ontario Trillium Foundation for a paved trail along MacPherson Drive. It will also hear a delegation from the Near North Palliative Care Network and decide on declaring the East Ferris Carnival a municipally significant event.

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