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 (9 motions)
9 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 Dean Wenborne, seconded by David Viau
Carried
WHEREAS United States President Donald Trump, issued executive orders to impose tariffs on imports from Canada effective March 12, 2025; and WHEREAS these tariffs will have a significant detrimental impact on the economic stability in both countries; and WHEREAS federal and provincial leaders are encouraging Canadians to buy Canadian; and WHEREAS municipalities have significant purchasing power through capital and infrastructure programs; and WHEREAS according to data from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, Ontario municipalities are expected to spend $250 to $290 billion on infrastructure in the next 10 years; and WHEREAS municipalities have traditionally been prevented by trade agreements and legislation from giving preference to the purchase of Canadian products and services; and WHEREAS municipalities can assist in the effort to combat tariffs and support businesses in the procurement for capital and infrastructure programs; Minutes of the REGULAR COUNCIL Meeting of March 5, 2025 Page 2 of 5 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Municipality of French River endorse the federal and provincial call to action to buy Canadian where and when possible; and THAT the federal and provincial governments work with municipalities on measures to protect Canadian consumers and businesses; and THAT Council call on the federal and provincial government to remove any impediments to municipalities preferring to engage Canadian companies for capital projects and su
Moved by Bob Prevost, seconded by Willy Schneider
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 Roger Landry
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following minutes be adopted as presented: Regular Council Meeting held February 5, 2025 Special Council Meeting held February 6, 2025
Moved by David Viau, seconded by Roger Landry
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following minutes be received: Manitoulin-Sudbury District Services Board held January 16, 2025
Moved by David Viau, seconded by Roger Landry
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the meeting be closed as authorized in the Municipal Act pursuant to Section 239(2) section 239 (2) (d) "labour relations or employee negotiations" with respect to human resources matters.
Moved by David Viau, seconded by Dean Wenborne
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the open session reconvenes at 7:22 p.m.
Moved by David Viau, seconded by Bob Prevost
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 2025-07, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of French River at a meeting held on March 5, 2025 be read a first, second and third time and finally passed.
Moved by Willy Schneider, seconded by Roger Landry
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the meeting be adjourned at 7:23 p.m.