REGULAR COUNCIL

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda be adopted as amended: Addition of Item 6.5.3 - By-law to enter into a Fire Protection Services Reimbursement Transfer Payment Agreement with the Office of the Fire Marshal

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 2025-49, being a by-law to authorize an alternative voting method and languages for the 2026 Municipal & School Board Election (Internet/Telephone Voting Method) be read a first, second and third time and finally passed.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 2025-51, being a by-law to enter into a Fire Protection Services Reimbursement Transfer Payment Agreement with the Office of the Fire Marshal be read a first, second and third time and finally passed.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Municipality of French River supports the Township of Larder Lake’s resolution respectfully requesting that the Province of Ontario, through the Ministry of the Solicitor General and the Office of the Fire Marshal, extend the compliance deadlines outlined in Ontario Regulation 343/22 to a minimum of two years beyond the final release date of the Ontario Seal programs offered in the regulation for all affected certification categories; AND THAT the Province consider implementing a phased or regionally adaptive approach to certification deadlines, taking into account the availability of training programs and the unique challenges faced by volunteer fire services in Rural Ontario; AND THAT this resolution be forwarded to the Minister of the Solicitor General, the Ontario Fire Marshal, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), the Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA), the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs (OAFC), MPP France Gélinas and MPP John Vanthof.

WHEREAS the Council of the Municipality of Bluewater, at its Regular Meeting of September 2, 2025, passed a Resolution urging the Province of Ontario to address the staffing shortages leading to the closure of before and after school programs; AND WHEREAS the Municipality of French River is experiencing a similar challenge, whereby financing for before and after school programming is provided through the Manitoulin-Sudbury District Services Board, but the managing organization has been unable to recruit sufficient staff to operate programs in our local school, despite the existence of a substantial waiting list of families requiring care; AND WHEREAS the Council of the Municipality of French River recognizes the importance of before and after school programs in providing a trusted, safe, and consistent environment for children outside of regular school hours support that many working parents and guardians rely upon to balance their employment and family responsibilities; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Municipality of French River hereby supports the Municipality of Bluewater's resolution regarding the closure of before and after school programs; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be forwarded to the Honourable Doug Ford - Premier of Ontario, the Honourable Paul Calandra - Minister of Education, MPP France Gélinas and MPP John Vanthof.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approves the Items of the Consent Agenda under Sections 8.1, 8.3 and 8.4 and receives the Items under Section 8.2.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following minutes be adopted as presented: Regular Council Meeting held October 15, 2025

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following minutes be received: Public Health Board Sudbury & Districts held September 18, 2025 Public Health Board Sudbury & Districts held October 16, 2025

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council declares the Noëlville Family Hockey Tournament (NFHT) being held February 13-15, 2026 as a community event of municipal significance.

Minutes of the REGULAR MEETING Meeting of November 5, 2025 Page 5 of 7 BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council declares the Volunteer Appreciation Night being held December 10, 2025hosted by Municipality of French River as a community event of municipal significance.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 2025-48, being a by-law to enter into a Mentoring Services Agreement with Marc Fleury for the position of Treasurer be read a first, second and third time and finally passed.

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 a proposed change to the organizational structure/succession planning of employees, and under Section 239 (2) (c) "a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board" with respect to a proposed land acquisition

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the open session reconvenes at 7:20 pm.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 2025-50, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of French River at a meeting held on November 5, 2025 be read a first, second and third time and finally passed.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the meeting be adjourned at 7:21 pm.