REGULAR MEETING

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda be adopted as presented.

WHEREAS Human Spark Sports & Recreation Club is a proposed recreation and wellness business to be located within the Municipality of French River; AND WHEREAS the project aims to provide year round recreational opportunities for residents and visitors, including golf and multi-sport simulator programming, youth programming, senior recreation opportunities, community events, and tourism entertainment activities; AND WHEREAS the project is expected to contribute to local economic development through business investment, job creation, tourism attraction, and enhanced recreational services within the Municipality, where access to recreational amenities is an important component of community wellbeing, healthy lifestyles, and rural economic sustainability; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Municipality of French River supports the Human Spark Sports & Recreation Club project in principle and recognizes its potential and alignment with the community Vision Plan, local economic development, recreational spaces, and community benefits; AND FURTHER THAT Council authorizes the Mayor to provide a letter of support for use in funding, financing, and partnership applications associated with the project; AND FURTHER THAT this resolution does not constitute a financial commitment by the Municipality nor obligate the Municipality to provide land, funding, tax incentives, or other resources unless approved separately by Council.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council awards the Contract for the Roadside Grass Cutting for the amount of $9,650.00 for 2026, $9,843.00 for 2027 and $10,039.86 for 2028, for a contract total of $29,532.86 plus applicable taxes for the three (3) year term.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council award the Contract for the Rental of a 14 Tonne Excavator in the amount of $6,900.00 per month, and a float fee of $1,100 plus applicable taxes to Toromont CAT Heavy Rentals.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council awards the purchase of a landfill operating software to Strong Data Automation in the amount of $ 28,540 plus applicable taxes.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approves a sponsorship of a Hole Sponsor of $200 to the Sudbury East Chamber of Commerce towards their 9-Hole Golf Tournament being held on September 13, 2026.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT WHEREAS the Noelville Family Hockey Tournament is celebrating its 50th anniversary in February 2027, which is possibly the longest-running family hockey tournament in Canada; AND WHEREAS their committee is planning an expanded, community- wide celebration and is considering partnering with the Municipality to apply for major regional and provincial grants, as they are not eligible to do so. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council agrees to act as the primary applicant to secure funding for the 50th anniversary of the Noelville Family Hockey Tournament from the following organizations:  Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC): through the Community Events Program to assist with event infrastructure and operational costs  Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF): through a Communities Grow grant to improve event accessibility, participant experience, and community engagement AND FURTHER THAT a Letter of Understanding be prepared and executed to formally document and define the roles, responsibilities, and mutual understanding of the parties with respect to this arrangement.

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.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following minutes be adopted as presented: Regular Council Meeting held June 3, 2026

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following minutes be received: Manitoulin-Sudbury District Services Board held May 21, 2026 Public Health Board Sudbury & Districts held May 21, 2026

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" to finalize the organizational structure/succession planning of employees.

Minutes of the REGULAR MEETING Meeting of June 17, 2026 Page 6 of 9 BE IT RESOLVED THAT the open session reconvenes at 7:15 p.m.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 2026-35, being a by-law to appoint Mélanie Bouffard as Chief Administrative Officer / Clerk, effective January 1, 2027 be read a first, second and third time and finally passed.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 2026-36, being a by-law to enter into a CAO Transition Mentoring & Advisory Services Agreement with Marc Gagnon for the position of CAO/Clerk, effective January 1, 2027 be read a first, second and third time and finally passed.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 2026-37, being a by-law to appoint Carlie Bigras as Deputy Clerk be read a first, second and third time and finally passed.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 2026-38, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of French River at a meeting held on June 17, 2026 be read a first, second and third time and finally passed.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the meeting be adjourned at 7:22 p.m.