Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (13 motions)
13 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda be adopted as amended: Add Item 6.1.3 Flood Condition Update
Moved by Bob Prevost, seconded by Willy Schneider
Carried
WHEREAS Seniors’ Month is an annual province-wide celebration; and WHEREAS seniors have contributed and continue to contribute immensely to the life and vibrancy of the Municipality of French River; and WHEREAS seniors continue to serve as leaders, mentors, volunteers and important and active member of our community; and WHEREAS their contributions past and present warrant appreciation and recognition and their stories deserved to be told; and WHEREAS the health and well being of seniors is in the interest of all and further adds to the health and well-being of the Municipality of French River; and Minutes of the REGULAR COUNCIL Meeting of May 3, 2023 Page 2 of 7 WHEREAS the knowledge and experience seniors pass on to us continues to benefit all; BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council hereby proclaims June 2023 as Seniors’ Month in the Municipality of French River and encourages all citizens of our community to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of our seniors.
Moved by David Viau, seconded by Roger Landry
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council awards the purchase of a new Tandem Snowplow Truck/Sander to Freightliner North Bay for the amount of $337,678.00 plus applicable taxes.
Moved by Bob Prevost, seconded by David Viau
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council awards the contract for the Rehabilitation of Roads Part A (Jean Street and Woodvale Crescent) to B. Thomas Bulldozing Inc for the amount of $ 253,110.00 plus applicable taxes and Part B (Mercer Road) to French River Contracting Ltd. for the amount of $181,077.03 plus applicable Taxes.
Moved by Roger Landry, seconded by Dean Wenborne
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approves that staff assists with the watering of the Food Forests in Alban and Noëlville a minimum of once a week for the next 2 years, to be scheduled with VAA upon approval.
Moved by Willy Schneider, seconded by David Viau
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council declares the French River Family Ball Tournament being held August 11, 12 & 13, 2023 as a community event of municipal significance.
Moved by Bob Prevost, seconded by Roger Landry
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approves the Items of the Consent Agenda under Sections 8.1 and receives the Items under Section 8.2.
Moved by David Viau, seconded by Dean Wenborne
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following minutes be adopted as presented: Special Council Meeting held April 19, 2023 Regular Council Meeting held April 19, 2023
Moved by David Viau, seconded by Dean Wenborne
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following minutes be received: French River Public Library Board held February 21, 2023
Moved by David Viau, seconded by Dean Wenborne
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the meeting be closed as authorized in the Municipal Act pursuant to Section 239(2)(d) "labour relations or employee negotiations" with respect to human resources matters.
Moved by David Viau, seconded by Roger Landry
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the open session reconvenes at 7:39 p.m.
Moved by David Viau, seconded by Dean Wenborne
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 2023-27, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of French River at a meeting held on May 3, 2023 be read a first, second and third time and finally passed.
Moved by Bob Prevost, seconded by Roger Landry
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the meeting be adjourned at 7:42 p.m.