CHAPLEAUEXPRESS
AnotherSuccessfulFallFair
ByMelanieMallek
What a weekend, what a show!! Abig thank you to the artists, makers and creators for coming out and showcasing their craftsmanship to the community! Your passion for art is what keeps this annual event alive and thriving. Your beautifulcreationsbringpeopletogether!!
ThedroveoffairgoersdonningChristmas sweaters was ahh-mazing! Everywhere you looked.. Very festive, very community spirit, so nicetosee!Thankyouallforcomingout!
So many ugly Christmas sweaters under one roof + a ton of cute ones!! I really wish I wouldhavetakenthetimetosnapsomepictures this year but regret that I didn’t. From setup to takedown,itallhappenssofast;Ididn’tevenget picturesofourownbooththisyear. Ifyouhave pictures of the weekend, please share them with us,tothispostortothefbpage.
51artisansthisyear,19ofwhichtravelled from near and far to our little town to set up a booth! A few last minute cancellations that we were able to quickly fill with new vendors from ourevergrowingwaitlist.
Approx. 1000 people through the doors of the arena this weekend. Even a few hunters were spotted, travelling back to town to get a break from the rain & grab sometreats!
A big thank you totheIndependentOrder of Oddfellows & the New Horizon Rebekah’s for their work in the kitchen and the canteen.
Your time is valuable and we appreciate every minute you all donate to help keep everyone fed and watered while contributing back to the community throughout the year. To the student volunteers who came out to lend a hand.You’re appreciatedtoo!Thanksforshowingup!
Shout out to the Chapleau Recreation Centre staff for their assistance in making this event a success. Coordinating this event with Carole is always a breeze and we couldn’t have asked for a better go to guy for the weekend! Pleasure to meet you Justin, thanks for everything!
Thank you to the Dominion Family Restaurant & La Bienvenue Restaurant for accommodatingourbreakfastcouponsandaton ofappetites!
Voting for ‘best booth’ got the fairgoers in for some beautiful door prizes donated by Mr. Josh Collins of Collins Home Hardware & Furniture. We are extremely grateful for Josh’s continuous generosity&supportovertheyears.Sixbeautiful holidayprizes!
Theprizeswerewonby:
KianaRiopel-Holidaywreath1
MireilleLelièvre-Holidaywreath2
NancyAllaire-Lightupinflatablereindeer
Teodora Burns - 4’ lighted artificial Christmas tree
MaryMartineau-HolidayCandleCenterpiece
SylvainLangelier -Snowman
Additional draws were made for items donatedbythreeofourgenerousartisans:
VickiSt.AmandwonherselfsomebeautifulBig ButtonScarfgoodies donatedbyLynnClement (IhaveyourbagVicki)
Wolfgang Burkholder won a lovely cozy
blanketdonatedbyRachelPresse
Logan Pilon & Beya Baby won travel mugsdonatedbyAnnetteLajeunesse-Lacroix
Every year, monetary prizes are awarded forthetop3‘bestbooth’s.Winnersarechosenby the fairgoers who vote for their favourite booth via the ballot they receive on admission which subsequentlyenterstheminforthedoorprizes. The2025bestboothprizeswereawardedto:
PaulCrooks&MelanieMallek
Ethel&EmmaOrton
SylviaGrantins
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FONOM and NOMAThanktheFederalandProvincialGovernments fortheirPartnershiptoKeepKapPaperOperating
Northern leaders commend collaboration to protect jobs, families, and regional stability
The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities(FONOM)andtheNorthwestern Ontario Municipal Association (NOMA) are expressing their sincere appreciation to the GovernmentofCanada,PremierDougFord,and the Province of Ontario for their coordinated efforts to keep the Kapuskasing Paper facility operating.
Thisjointsupportprovidesmuch-needed stability to families, workers, and businesses across Northeastern Ontario. The decision ensuresthatacornerstoneoftheregionalforestry supply chain — vital to Canada's housing and construction goals — continues to operate and supportcommunitiesthatdependonitssuccess.
FONOM President Dave Plourde said the announcement reflects the power of collaboration between governments and Northerncommunities:
"On behalf of FONOM and the people of Northeastern Ontario, I want to thank both the federalandprovincialgovernmentsforstepping
upforKapuskasingandtheentireforestrysector. This partnership demonstrates what's possible when all levels of government collaborate to protect jobs and ensure a sustainable future for theNorth.ThecontinuedoperationofKapPaper meansstabilityforfamiliesandhopeforthenext generation."
NOMA President Rick Dumas echoed those sentiments, emphasizing the regional and nationalsignificanceofthemill:
"This is a win not only for Kapuskasing but for all of Northern Ontario and Canada's housing sector. The forestry industry is the backbone of our northern economy, and Kap Paper is a critical link in that chain. We deeply appreciate the leadership shown by the federal government,PremierFord,andMinistersHarris andHollandinfindingapathforwardthatkeeps peopleworkingandourcommunitiesstrong."
The forestry sector remains one of Northern Ontario's most important economic drivers, connecting sawmills, trucking
Cocaine,FentanylSeizedInChapleauHome
Two suspects were arrested after police located suspected cocaine and fentanyl during thesearchofaChapleau,Ont.,homeThursday.
Members of the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service’sIntelligenceUnit,withassistancefrom
InRemembranceofLenaTangie June7th,1927-October25,2000
InLovingMemoryourMom, Ithasbeen25yearssincewelostyou,ourbeloved mother,sister grandmother,andgreat-grandmother —yetyour loveandwarmthcontinuetoliveonin allofus.Momwastheheartofourfamily,knownfor hercaringspirit,herunconditionallove,andthe comfortshecreatedthroughhercookingand presence. Shetaughtusthatgenerositywasimportantandher legacyremainsinthetraditionswecarry,themeals weshare,andencouragedustocareforoneanother. Thoughsheisnolongerwithus,hermemoryliveson ineverystorytold,everyrecipepasseddown,and everyactofkindnessinspiredbyherlove. Mom,youareforeverinourhearts,you'relovedand misseddearly.
members of the NAPS Emergency Response TeamandOPPChapleaudetachment,executeda search warrant at a residential address in Chapleau,Ont.,onThursday,Oct.16.
As a result of the search police located and seized a quantity of suspected cocaine, fentanyl,andparaphernaliaconsistentwithdrug trafficking.
Theestimatedstreetvalueofdrugsseized totals$10,000CAD.
Two suspects were identified – one of whomwaslocatedintheresidence,andasecond located nearby. Both were taken into custody withoutincident.
A 32-year-old female from Chapleau, Ont.,ischargedwith: -Possession of Cocaine for the Purpose of Trafficking -Possession of Fentanyl for the Purpose of Trafficking
A36-year-oldmalefromChapleau,Ont., ischargedwith: -Possession of Cocaine for the Purpose of Trafficking Possession of Fentanyl for the Purpose of Trafficking
Both accused have since been released from custody with conditions and future court appearance dates. The identity of an accused is withhelduntilafterthechargesagainstthemhave beenswornbeforethecourts.
operations, contractors, and service providers across the region. The continued operation of Kap Paper protects thousands of direct and indirect jobs, reinforcing the importance of the North's contribution to national priorities, including affordable housing and sustainable economicgrowth.
FONOM and NOMA also acknowledgedtheconstructiveengagementfrom federal and provincial officials throughout the process, noting that their responsiveness and cooperationmadethisoutcomepossible.
"When Northern voices are heard, the results speak for themselves," added Plourde. "This outcome is a clear example of partnership in action — and a model for how governments can work together to strengthen our communities."
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AND a big hurrah to the team of committee members whose time, energy, ideas, commitment & motivation to keep this event going,bringittogetheryearafteryear!!
PhyllisMcLeod,PaulCrooks,Mackenzie McLeod, Tracey, Ken & Alundra Greig, Kurin RiopelandGracieMcLeod.
Special shoutout to: Kiana & Lilly Riopel.Everyyearthesekidsshowupwiththeir Mom to lug the mounds of tables and chairs for setup!
Makenomistake,theactualbestboothis the double space occupied by the Chapleau Health Services; Activation Department. What you ladies pull together every year is amazing! The love, care and support you provide to the seniorsofourcommunityistherealdeal!Whata blessing to have the space directly across from you..Thankyouforallthatyoudo.
Registrations for the 2026 ‘Circus of Horrors” fairhavebeenreleased.Idon’thavean exact count yet but Phyllis is working on the boards&shetoldmelastnighttheremightbea handfulofspotsleft!!
Messagemeifyou’dlikeone.
Afreshwaitliststartstheminutethenext fairisfull.Namesfromlastyear’swaitlistdonot carryforward.Ifyou’reconsideringaspot,don’t wait!
The Chapleau Arts & Crafts Fall Fair committee urges you to enjoy what’s left of the fallseason.Getoutdoors,cherishyourfamilies& create beautiful memories. Have a cozy winter andstaycraftyfriends
Fromthearchives of Chapleau
Armand Ruffo and Liz Howard from Chapleau both nominated for2015GovernorGeneralLiteraryAwardsindifferentcategories
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Armand Ruffo and Liz Howard, both fromChapleau,havebeenselected asfinalistsin different categories in the 2015 Governor General's Literary Awards, to be announced on October28.
been selected. Just imagine! We kind of expect that two, even more on occasion, are nominated for prestigious awards or honours from large cities.
Armand and Liz are from a small rural communityandhavebothbeennominatedinthe same year for a very prestigious literary award. Beforegoinganyfurther,ahuge"WOW"toboth ofyou,andcongratulations.
TheCanadaCouncilfortheArts explains thattheGovernorGeneral’sLiteraryAwardsare givenannuallytothebestEnglish-languageand the best French-language book in each of the sevencategoriesofFiction,LiteraryNon-fiction, Poetry, Drama, Children’s Literature (text), Children’s Literature (illustrated books) and Translation(fromFrenchtoEnglish).
Armand has been nominated in the non fiction category for his book Norval Morisseau: Man Changing into Thunderbird while Liz is a finalistinthepoetry section for Infinite Citizen of the ShakingTent.
My first WOWcamewhenI received an email from Armand recently advising that his book had been nominated, and the second came when Liz postedonFacebook that her work had
Armand Garnet Ruffo was born in ChapleauwithrootstotheBiscotasingbranchof theSagamokFirstNationandtheChapleauFox Lake Cree First Nation. He is a graduate of ChapleauHighSchool,andasIhavenotedwhen writingaboutArmand'sworkonotheroccasions, heplayedonmy1970-71Midgethockeyteam.I stillhavetheplaquetheteamgaveme.
Andrew Carroll, editor of the Queen's GazettewrotethatArmand,theQueen’sNational Scholar in Indigenous Languages and Literatures, is in the running for a Governor General's Literary Award in the non-fiction category for his work Norval Morrisseau: Man Changing into Thunderbird, a biography of the innovativeandcontroversialOjibwaypainter.
Mr. Carroll noted that Armand, who teaches in the Department of English Language and Literature and Department of Drama, was surprised by the nomination and considers it an honourtobeincludedamong“suchfinewriters.”
“NorvalMorrisseau:ManChangingInto Thunderbird took numerous years to write becauseofthehugeamountofprimaryresearch that I had to do, and the way that I wanted to integrate this material into a compelling narrative, and so it is wonderful to hear that the book maynotsimplyfallintotheproverbial‘bigblack hole’anddisappearquicklyfromsight,”hesays. “Ultimately, it’s the writing that matters, and I
think the nomination should help the book come to the attention of potential readers, and for awriter–atleastfor me – this is the best thing about the nomination.”
Armand previously taught at Carleton University in Ottawa. He has Master's degree in literature and creative writing from the University ofWindsor and an Honours degree in English from the UniversityofOttawa.
In a Facebook and email exchange with Liz, she advised " I'm so pleased to be in Chapleau Express. The Express was the first placethateverpublishedme,whenIwas8years old!"
Regarding her background and family Liz said she was born in Timmins in 1985 and grew up in Chapleau on Monk Street and Highway129.
"I am the daughter of Tamara (nee Turcotte)andSylvainRousseau.Mybirthfather was Russell Howard, son of William (Bill) HowardwhoisaformerChapleauReeve.
"IgraduatedfromChapleauHighSchool in 2003 at the top of my class and left immediatelytostudypsychologicalscienceinToronto.I graduatedfromtheUniversityofTorontowithan Cont’donP.5
EXPLORE CANADA THIS SUMMER
ArmandRuffo
LizHoward
SatellitecompanybuildingnewinfrastructureinTimmins Prep work underway on new Telesat landing station
NorthernOntarioBusinessStaff
Site work is underway on satellite infrastructure inTimmins that’s expected to improve telecommunicationsinruralandremotecommunitiesinNorthernOntario.
On Oct. 16, Ottawa-based satellite operator Telesat and Timmins Economic Development announced the construction of the company’s new landing station, located on Laforest Road in a rural area of the community locatednorthofthecityproper.
“Timmins offers access to superior telecommunications infrastructure, including an extensive 2,200-kilometre long-haul fibre network,highlyreliablehydroelectricinfrastructure, and access to a multitude of energy solutions,”AsitTandon,Telesat’s chief network and informationofficer,saidinanewsrelease.
“Thesefeatures,pluseasyaccessibilityto southern Ontario and western Quebec, make Timmins an ideal location to meet the stringent resiliencyrequirementsforourterrestriallanding stationnetwork.Weappreciatetheprofessionalism and responsiveness of Timmins Economic Developmentthroughoutourengagement.”
According to the release, the landing stationwillconnectdatafromTelesat’sadvanced low-orbit earth (LEO) satellite network,Telesat Lightspeed, to terrestrial and points of presence
and fibre in Northern Ontario.
In addition to boosting telecom networks in rural and remotecommunities,the new infrastructure is expected to provide broadband connectivity for the energy, mining, aviation and maritime industries.
Timmins Mayor Michelle Boileau welcomed the development.
“Timmins is proud to play a role in advancing Canada’s largest space program. Telesat’s investment highlightsthestrengthof ourcity’sinfrastructureandourpositionasahub for innovation in Northern Ontario,” she said in therelease.
“By anchoring the Telesat Lightspeed network here, Timmins is helping to connect remote and rural communities, while also contributing to Canada’s growing new space econ-
omy. This project represents new opportunities for our community and reinforces that Timmins isonthemap,notjustinOntario,butonaglobal scale.”
Crews have begun clearing the land, according to the release, and construction of satelliteantennasandnetworkingequipmentwill startinthespring.
CouncilBriefsJuly14,2025
RegularCouncilMeeting–July14,2025
REGULARMEETINGOFCOUNCIL
MONDAY,JULY14,2025at5:30PM IN THE CIVIC CENTRE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Attendance:
Council: MayorRyanBignucolo
CouncillorAlexLambruschini-CouncillorCathy Ansara
CouncillorPaulBernier
Staff: JudithMeyntz,CAO LesJones,Treasurer-TeamsAbsent: Deputy MayorLisiBernierAttendees:3
1. CALLMEETINGTOORDER
THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Chapleau does hereby call the Regular Council Meeting of Monday, July 14, 2025toorderat5:30p.m.
INDIGENOUS LAND
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Municipality of Chapleau is situated
on the ancestral treaty and title lands of the AnishinabeandCreepeoplesintheTreaty9area, andrecognizestheneighbouringFirstNationsof Brunswick House, Chapleau Cree, Chapleau Ojibwe,MichipicotenandMissanabiCree. WeacknowledgethelonghistoryofFirst Nations and Metis People in Ontario and show respecttothemtoday.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA RESOLUTION13-197:
P.BERNIER-C.ANSARA
WHEREAS the Members of Council have been presented with an Agenda for the Regular Council Meeting of Monday, July 14, 2025; BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda be adoptedaspresented. Carried.
3. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Mayor Bignucolo requested that any pecuniary interestbedeclaredfortherecord.
· CouncillorC.AnsaradeclaredConflictof InterestwithBusinessItem7.6
· Councillor A. Lambruschini declared ConflictofInterestwithBusinessItem7.6
4. PUBLICMEETING
4.1 PaulineCloutier–Anumberofitemswere discussed.
5. ADOPTION OF THE FINAL BUDGET
LesJones,Treasurerprovideahigh-level reviewoftheFinalBudget.
6. CONSENT AGENDA RESOLUTION 13-198:
C.ANSARA-P.BERNIER
WHEREAStheCounciloftheTownship of Chapleau has reviewed the Consent Agenda consistingof:
6.1 CouncilandCommitteeMeetingMinutes
6.1.1 Special Council Meeting Minutes for Monday,June23,2025
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVEDTHATtheCont’donP.7
TelesathasbegunprepworkonthissitenorthofTimminswhereitwill buildsatelliteinfrastructuredesignedtoimprovetelecommunications intheNorth.TEDC/Supplied
Cont’dfromP.3 Honours Bachelor of Science with High Distinctionin2007andbecameemployedbythe Hasher Aging and Cognition Laboratory as a researchofficer.
"After graduation I began an intensive period of writing and performing my poetry. I enrolledintheMFAinCreativeWritingthrough the University of Guelph and secured a book contractbeforemythesiswassubmitted.
"My childhood in Chapleau, especially the significant amount of time I spent in the woodsandlakes,arefoundationaltomywriting. I am also very proud of my Anishinaabe (Ojibway) heritage and write about many First
Nationsissues."
FromNorvalMorrisseau:ManChanging into Thunderbird by Armand Garnet Ruffo ©2015.PublishedbyDouglas&McIntyre:
"This compelling biography delves into the life of Norval Morrisseau, a self-taught Ojibway artist who rose to prominence to becomeoneofthemostinnovativeandimportant Canadian painters of the 20th century.He was a charismatic - and troubled - figure who first started drawing sketches and age six in the sand ontheshoresofLakeNipigon.Hebecameagreat internationally-known success, but struggled with alcoholism, often trading his art for booze, and landing in jail while his wife and children livedinpoverty."
An Excerpt from the book by Armand: "The more I thought about Morrisseau and his life, the more I realized that his experiences, whileextraordinaryintheirownrightbecauseof his unique gifts, were fundamentally connected to something larger than himself. I realized that Morrisseau's life was representative of the profound upheaval that had taken place in the lives of native people across the country. With their traditional economies and support systems in ruins, they were thrown into abject poverty, familiesliterallystarvingtodeath,anditwasinto thismilieuthatMorrisseau,likemymother,was born in 1932 (which is the birth year that he acknowledgedinaDepartmentofIndianAffairs cultural development application).Aperiod that coincided with the unparalleled movement by Native peoples to cities and one-industry towns acrossthecountrytofindwork-shellshockedas theywerebyahistoryofmissionaries,decadesof residential schooling that taught them to hate everything Indian, hate even themselves, the overtracismthatmadethemstandatthebackof the line, the total disregard and denigration of their cultures, the stereotypes that continually projectedHollywoodversionsofthemwhooping andholleringonthescreen.
FromInfiniteCitizenoftheShakingTent byLizHoward©2015.PublishedbyMcClelland & Stewart. "In Liz Howard's wild, scintillating
ApoemfromthebookbyLizHoward: STANDARD TIME
Thetotalpsychiceconomyshimmers alittlemouthpieceoutinthefield anthropologically,hervoiceinitshollow
Allnightthebloodmoonmeasuresthedilation ofeachpupil,pin-prickordinnerplate inthispoemwhereourattentionfailstodie
ChapleauMoments BUYCANADIAN MADE PRODUCTS
Apositiveoutcomewouldbemusicintheunfinished basement,apurplecurfewforcausation,thereply asinuouswindowofdriedmothsovertheharbour
Anexerciseintemperamentpitchedbackover thecloudedbathroommirrortransitingneartosilver beingfemale,someVelcro,afterbirthandgravel
InoursettlerdreamsPlexiglasteethstuckinthehide oftheravine,afreewayofcopperwireandblackstrap molasses,Copernicanlimbs,mercuryinthewater
Littlesilverpillstracingapaththroughthelakebed ofsubmergedlogstoatrapofcurrentsunderrock ouroddloveandpetrochemicalsnototherwisespecified
debut, the mechanisms we use to make sense of ourworlds-evenourdirectintimateexperiences of it - come under constant scrutiny and a pressure that feels like love. What Howard can accomplishwithlanguagestrikesusaselectric,a kind of alchemy of perception and catastrophe, fidelity and apocalypse.The waters of Northern Ontarioshieldcountryarethetoxicoriginandan imageofpotential."
The finalists in the Non-fiction category are: Bee Time by Mark L. Winston; Dispatches from the Front by David Halton; Norval Morrisseau by Armand Garnet Ruffo; Party of OnebyMichaelHarris;TheSocialLifeofInkby TedBishop
The finalists in the Poetry category are: Crossover by M. Travis Lane;; For Your Safety PleaseHoldOnbyKaylaCzaga;InfiniteCitizen oftheShakingTentbyLizHoward;MyShoesare Killing Me by Robyn Sarah;Washita by Patrick Lane
Again, my sincere congratulations to ArmandandLiz.WOW!!!
Lastweekssolutions
MOMENTS IN TIME
OnNov.7,1943,RobertaJoanAnderson,nowknowntotheworld asJoniMitchellanddubbedthegreatestfemaleguitaristofalltime by Rolling Stone magazine, was born in Fort MacLEOd, Alberta, Canada. She cemented her status in the music world as a composer rather than performer, with David Geffen of Geffen Recordsnotingin1994that,"Eventhoughwelostmoneyonevery one of her records, we always treated Joni as one of the most importantartistsintheworld."
CouncilBriefs
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Council of the Township of Chapleau does hereby approve the Regular Council Meeting MinutesforMonday,June23,2025aspresented. Carried.
7. BUSINESSRESOLUTION13-199: P.BERNIER-A.LAMBRUSCHINI
7.1 Amendments to the Leave of Absence PolicyforSalariedEmployees
THAT the Council of the Township of Chapleau does hereby approve the addition to section LEAVE OF ABSENCE on Page 11 of theSalariedEmployeesManualtoinclude:
Full time employees can request a compassionate leave of absence to care for a close family member such as, spouse, child, or parent for up to 4 weeks of paid leave at the discretionoftheCouncil. Carried.
RESOLUTION13-200: C.ANSARA-P.BERNIER
7.2 TransCanada Highway ExtensionTHAT the Council of the Township of Chapleau does hereby support the proposed Hwy 69 extension throughChapleauandWhiteRiver;
AND THAT Council directs Staff to prepare a supportive response and share with other Mayor's seeking their support for this initiative and then circulate the joint letter go to Prime Minister Carney, Premier Ford, and the MTOMinister; Carried.
RESOLUTION13-201:
A.LAMBRUSCHINI-C.ANSARA
7.3 Franco-Ontario Flag Raising 50th AnniversaryEvent
THAT the Council of the Township of Chapleaudoesherebywishtogranttheuseofthe Pavillionforthe50thAnniversaryoftheFrancoOntarian Flag Raising on September25th, 2025 at1:30pm;
ANDTHATMayorBignucolowillbein attendanceandwouldbehonouredtoshareafew remarksduringtheceremony;
AND FURTHERMORE, THAT other members of Council be honoured to attend the
MIKE C.ALLEMANO - RETIRED
event.
· PaulBernier
· CathyAnsara Carried.
RESOLUTION13-202:
P.BERIER-C.ANSARA
7.4 By-law Enforcement Procedure for PropertyStandards
THAT the Council of the Township of Chapleau does hereby receive the report from CAO Meyntz on the By-law Enforcement Procedure for Property Standards for information.
AND THAT Council does approve the purchase of the advanced camera system and gearintheamountof$5,000.
AND FURTHERMORE, THAT in future years, put out a public notice that the Township will be visiting properties to address property standard issues, so they have notice priortothevisits. Carried.
RESOLUTION13-203:
P.BERNIER-C.ANSARA
7.5 AMO Courses during 2025 ConferenceTHAT the Council of the Township of Chapleau does hereby decline the attendance of the courses being offered at the AMO ConferenceinOttawa. Declined.
7.6 Royal Canadian Legion Ontario Command Military Service Recognition Book Clerk'sNote: Thisitemwasdeferredduetonot havingenoughmemberstovoteontheitem.
RESOLUTION13-204:
P.BERNIER-A.LAMBRUSCHINI
7.7 AsphaltImprovementsTenderReportby
OperationsDirector–tobepresentedtoCouncil atmeeting
THAT the Council of the Township of ChapleaudoesherebyaccepttheReportwritten by the Operations Director Raymond on the asphalttenderforinformation;
AND THAT Council does approve the Pioneer Construction tender in the amount of $592,610.00 for the asphalt work at theAirport andatontheRoadways.
AND THAT Council does approve the additional use of reserve funds to cover the additionalcostofpavingattheontheroadways in the amount of $22,644.12 for Project #2 and $15,595.85forProject#3fromthepublicworks reservefund. Carried.
8. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:
RESOLUTION13-205:
P.BERNIER-A.LAMBRUSCHINI
THATtheCounciloftheCorporationof the Township of Chapleau does hereby receive for information the Accounts Payable listing in theamountof$284,955.83fortheperiodending July14,2025.
Carried. Cont’donP.8
CouncilBriefs
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9. RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTION 13206:
A.LAMBRUSCHINI-P.BERNIER
9.1 By-law 2025-41, being a By-law to provide for the adoption of the 2025 estimates andthe2025taxratesandtofurtherprovidefor penaltyandinterestindefaultofpaymentthereof for2025.
THATBy-lawNumber2025-41,beinga
By-law to provide for the adoption of the 2025 estimates and the 2025 tax rates and to further provide for penalty and interest in default of payment thereof for 2025 be read a first and secondtimeonthisday14thofJuly,2025;AND FURTHER be Read a third time, passed and properly signed and sealed this 14th of July, 2025.
Carried.
RESOLUTION13-207: C.ANSARA-P.BERNIER
9.2 By-law2025-42,beingaby-lawtosettax ratios and establish tax capping parameters for theTownshipofChapleaufortheyear2025.
THAT By-law Number 2025-42, being a by-law to set tax ratios and establish tax capping parameters for the Township of Chapleau for the year 2025 be read a first and second time on this day 14th of July,2025;
AND FURTHER be Read a third time, passed and properly signed and sealed this 14thofJuly,2025. Carried.
RESOLUTION13-208: P.BERNIER-C.ANSARA
9.3 By-law 2025-43, being a by-law to enter into an agreement with NOHFC for funding to hire an Intern for SpecialEvents
THAT By-law Number 2025-43,beingaby-lawtoenter intoanagreementwithNOHFC for funding to hire an Intern for SpecialEventsbereadafirstand second time on this day 14th of July,2025;
AND FURTHER be Read a third time, passed and properly signed and sealed this 14thofJuly,2025. Carried.
10. CORRESPONDENCE: RESOLUTION13-209:
C.ANSARA-P.BERNIER
THATtheCounciloftheTownshipofChapleau receives the Correspondence from the July 14, 2025CouncilAgendawithnoitemsextractedfor discussion. Carried.
11. INCAMERA
Adjourn to In Camera Session RESOLUTION 13-210:
P. BERNIER – C. ANSARATHAT the Corporation of the Council of the Township of Chapleau move into In Camera Session on Monday, July 14, 2025 at 6.16 p.m. for the followingmatters:
11.1 In Camera Session Meeting Minutes for theRegularCouncilMeetingofJune23,2025. 11.2 Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees, pursuant to Ontario Municipal Act, Section239(2)(b)
· HumanResources(1Items)
ReconvenetoRegularMeetingRESOLUTION 13-211: P.BERNIER–C.ANSARA
THAT this meeting be reconvened to a Regular Meetingat6.23p.m.
12. CONFIRMATORY BY-LAW RESOLUTION13-212:
A.LAMBRUSCHINI–C.ANSARA Carried.
THAT By-law No. 2025-44, being a confirmatory by-law for the Regular Council Meeting of Monday, July 14, 2025 be given a First, Second, Third and final reading and is passedasofthisdate. Carried.
13. ADJOURNMENTRESOLUTION13213:
C.ANSARA-A.LAMBRUSCHINI WHEREAS the business of the Meeting has concluded:
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT this meeting be adjourned at 6.23 p.m. until the Regular Council meeting of Monday, August 11, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. or the call of the Chair. Carried.
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