The French River Record

REGULAR COUNCIL

May 21, 2025

Who was there

Present (4): Landry, Willy Schneider, David Viau, Wenborne

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 (12 motions)

12 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 Renée Carrier, seconded by David Viau
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council awards the contract for the loader tire replacement and foam-filling at the Noëlville Landfill to Fountain Tire (Sudbury Elisabella) Ltd. in the amount of $29,138.38 plus applicable taxes.
Moved by Roger Landry, seconded by Renée Carrier
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council support the appointment of Fire Chief Roch Bigras to serve as the Mutual Aid Alternate Fire Coordinator for the District of Sudbury Mutual Aid.
Moved by Willy Schneider, seconded by Roger Landry
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approves the Event Platinum Partner Sponsorship in the amount of $2,500 for the Sudbury East Chamber of Commerce AGM & Gala being held November 1, 2025.
Moved by Roger Landry, seconded by David Viau
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT 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 Minutes of the REGULAR COUNCIL Meeting of May 21, 2025 Page 3 of 6 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 WHEREAS the knowledge and experience seniors pass on to us continues to benefit all; BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council hereby proclaims June 2025 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. AND FURTHER THAT Council approves a contribution of $1,000 towards the 2025 Seniors' Month Events as budgeted.
Moved by Willy Schneider, seconded by Renée Carrier
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council declares the French River Family Ball Tournament being held August 8, 9 & 10, 2025 as a community event of municipal significance.
Moved by David Viau, seconded by Renée Carrier
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approves to sponsor a hole for $100 for the École secondaire de la Rivière-des-Français student's golf tournament being held June 7, 2025.
Moved by Roger Landry, seconded by Willy Schneider
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.
Moved by Willy Schneider, seconded by Renée Carrier
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following minutes be adopted as presented: Regular Council Meeting held May 7, 2025
Moved by Willy Schneider, seconded by Renée Carrier
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following minutes be received: French River Public Library Board held February 18, 2025
Moved by Willy Schneider, seconded by Renée Carrier
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 2025-23, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of French River at a meeting held on May 21, 2025 be read a first, second and third time and finally passed.
Moved by Willy Schneider, seconded by David Viau
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the meeting be adjourned at 6:47 p.m.
Moved by Renée Carrier, seconded by Roger Landry
Carried

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