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 (14 motions)
14 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda be adopted as presented.
Moved by Roger Landry, seconded by Willy Schneider
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 2024-14, being a by-law to provide for the adoption of the current estimates and tax rates, and to further provide for penalty and interest in default of payment thereof for the year 2024 be read a first, second and third time and finally passed.
Moved by Bob Prevost, seconded by Dean Wenborne
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 2024-15, being a by-law to establish the tax ratios for the year 2024 be read a first, second and third time and finally passed.
Moved by David Viau, seconded by Bob Prevost
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 2024-16, being a by-law to approve sewage service rates charged to users of the Municipal Sewer System be read a first, second and third time and finally passed.
Moved by Roger Landry, seconded by David Viau
Carried
WHEREAS at their meeting held March 26, 2024, the Public Works Advisory Committee discussed traffic issues and have submitted their recommendation for Council’s consideration. BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council agrees that an amendment to the Traffic & Parking Bylaw 2023-37 is necessary to authorize the addition of a three-way stop at Notre Dame Street West, Nadon Street and Mayer Road.
Moved by David Viau, seconded by Willy Schneider
Carried
WHEREAS at their meeting held March 26, 2024, the Public Works Advisory Committee discussed traffic issues and have submitted their recommendation for Council’s consideration. BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council agrees that an amendment to the Traffic & Parking Bylaw 2023-37 is necessary to authorize the relocation of the stop sign from Pine Ridge Drive to White Pine Lane.
Moved by Roger Landry, seconded by Bob Prevost
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council awards the contract for the Community Risk Assessment for the Fire Department to ABKM Consulting for an amount of nine thousand five hundred dollars ($9,500.00) + applicable taxes.
Moved by Willy Schneider, seconded by Roger Landry
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council supports the Town of Kapuskasing's letter to their Member of Parliament calling for solutions to Canada's Housing Crisis Can Be Found In The Forest. AND THAT a copy of the resolution be forwarded to the Town of Kapuskasing.
Moved by Willy Schneider, seconded by Bob Prevost
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council supports the Town of Kapuskasing's letter to their Member of Parliament calling for Reducing Wildfire Risk Through Forest Management. AND THAT a copy of the resolution be forwarded to the Town of Kapuskasing.
Moved by David Viau, seconded by Roger Landry
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council agrees to nominate Paul Schoppmann for the FONOM Executive Award, an award that honours an individual member of FONOM who has contributed in a special and meaningful way toward the enrichment and betterment of the lives of the residents of Northern Ontario and who has exerted tireless efforts over a period of years in promoting the objectives of FONOM regionally and provincially.
Moved by Bob Prevost, seconded by Roger Landry
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approves the Items of the Consent Agenda under Section 8.1 and receives the Items under Section 8.2. & 8.3.
Moved by David Viau, seconded by Willy Schneider
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following minutes be adopted as presented: Regular Council Meeting held March 20, 2024
Moved by David Viau, seconded by Willy Schneider
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following minutes be received: French River Public Library Board held January 23, 2024
Moved by David Viau, seconded by Willy Schneider
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 2024-17, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of French River at a meeting held on April 3, 2024 be read a first, second and third time and finally passed.