The French River Record

REGULAR MEETING

May 20, 2026

Who was there

Present (6): Carrier, Landry, Prevost, 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 (10 motions)

10 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 Dean Wenborne
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approves the audited Financial Statements prepared by Baker Tilly Chartered Accountants for the year ending December 31, 2025.
Moved by David Viau, seconded by Renée Carrier
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approves to move the Regular Council meeting of August 19 to August 12, 2026 and to move the Regular Council Meeting of July 1 to July 8, 2026.
Moved by Bob Prevost, seconded by Roger Landry
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council awards the Canteen Lease Agreement to Contigo Café for a Three (3) year term with two (2) renewal option for an additional one (1) year term in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Original Lease Agreement and adopts By-law 2026-29, being a by-law to authorize a Canteen Lease Agreement for the lease of space at the Noelvile community centre be read a first, second and third time and finally passed.
Moved by Roger Landry, seconded by Bob Prevost
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 2026-28, being a by-law to regulate public spaces in the Municipality of French River be read a first, second and third time and finally passed.
Moved by Willy Schneider, seconded by Roger Landry
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 members of our community; and WHEREAS their contributions, past and present, warrant appreciation and recognition and their stories deserve 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 2026 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 2026 Seniors' Month Events as budgeted.
Moved by Renée Carrier, seconded by Bob Prevost
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approves the Items of the Consent Agenda under Section 8.1.
Moved by Willy Schneider, seconded by David Viau
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following minutes be adopted as presented: Special Council Meeting Minutes held May 6, 2026 Regular Council Meeting held May 6, 2026
Moved by Willy Schneider, seconded by David Viau
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 2026-30, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of French River at a meeting held on May 20, 2026 be read a first, second and third time and finally passed.
Moved by Willy Schneider, seconded by Dean Wenborne
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the meeting be adjourned at 7:08 p.m.
Moved by David Viau, seconded by Dean Wenborne
Carried

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