Braden Kotyk
Councillor · seen 2022-12-14 to 2026-09-09 · served 2022–2026
372substantive motions movedof 101 meetings the minutes record them at
36procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
358substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
3meetings recorded absentof 101 they were on the record for
—recorded votes, for–againstthis council recorded no vote they took part in
Vote count and office as published by the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, 2022 municipal election results (Open Government Licence – Ontario). Everything else on this page is read from Manitouwadge’s own minutes.
In their own words, via the Town
Manitouwadge does not publish a description of this member on its council pages, or this record has not found one.
This council rarely calls recorded votes, so individual positions are only on the record where one was demanded. Under the Municipal Act that is the council's choice, not an omission in this record.
Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (3)
Regular CouncilNovember 12, 2025
Special CouncilOctober 8, 2025
Regular CouncilFebruary 21, 2024
Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 372)
RESOLVED THAT: the Regular Meeting commence at the hour of 7:00 p.m. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT: Council acknowledges that we are meeting in the Robinson-Superior Treaty area on lands that have been traditionally used by several Indigenous nations, but, we would like to pay special recognition to our closest Indigenous neighbours, the communities of Biigtigong Nishnaabeg and Netmizaaggamig Ni
Regular Council, September 9, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT: the Minutes of the Special Council Meeting held August 12, 2026, are adopted as circulated.
Regular Council, September 9, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT: the Minutes of the Special Council Meeting held August 20, 2026, are adopted as circulated.
Regular Council, September 9, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS Section 239(4) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25 provides that before holding a meeting or part of a meeting that is to be closed to the public, a municipality or local board or committee of either of them, shall state by resolution the fact of holding of the closed meeting and the general nature of the matter to be considered at the closed meeting; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED
Regular Council, September 9, 2026 · Carried
Being a Bylaw to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council of the Township of Manitouwadge at its Regular meeting held on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, be read a first and second time. And Furthermore, be read a third time, passed and numbered as Bylaw No. 2026- 35.
Regular Council, September 9, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT: the Special Meeting commence at the hour of 6:00 p.m. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT: Council acknowledges that we are meeting in the Robinson-Superior Treaty area on lands that have been traditionally used by several Indigenous nations, but, we would like to pay special recognition to our closest Indigenous neighbours, the communities of Biigtigong Nishnaabeg and Netmizaaggamig Ni
Special Council, September 2, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT: Penny Morrell be appointed as Councillor for the Township of Manitouwadge for the remainder of the 2022-2026 Term of Council. Page 2 of 4
Special Council, September 2, 2026 · Carried
Being a By-law to Appoint an Elector to the Office of Councillor for the Corporation of the Township of Manitouwadge, be read a first and second time. And Furthermore, be read a third time, passed and numbered as By-law No. 2026-33.
Special Council, September 2, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT: the Special Meeting commence at the hour of 7:00 p.m. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT: Council acknowledges that we are meeting in the Robinson-Superior Treaty area on lands that have been traditionally used by several Indigenous nations, but, we would like to pay special recognition to our closest Indigenous neighbours, the communities of Biigtigong Nishnaabeg and Netmizaaggamig Ni
Special Council, August 20, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT: the agenda be approved as circulated. Page 1 of 4
Special Council, August 20, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT: Council is in receipt ofAdministration Report TR2026-07 submitted by Aaron MacGregor, Treasurer regarding 2026 Municipal Operating and Capital Budgets; and further, THAT Council receives the attached report for information; and further, THAT Council approves the donations for 2026 under Bylaw 2023-58 as outlined in the attached report.
Special Council, August 20, 2026 · Carried
Being a By-law to Set the 2026 Transition Ratios and Set Rate Reductions for Prescribed Property Subclasses, be read a first and second time. And Furthermore, be read a third time, passed and numbered as By-law No. 2026-31.
Special Council, August 20, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT: Council is in receipt of Administration Report ADM2026-10 submitted by Joleen Keough, CAO/Clerk regarding Site-Specific Official Plan Amendment and Zoning Bylaw Amendment for 7 Sault Road; and further, THAT Council selections one (1) option: X 1. THATCouncil approves the Site-Specific Official Plan Amendment and Site- Specific Zoning Bylaw Amendment for 7 Sault Road, legally describ
Special Council, August 13, 2026 · Carried
Being a Bylaw to Amend the Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw, Bylaw 2022-42, Site- Specific as it applies to PLAN M164, Lot 4, be read a first and second time. And Furthermore, be read a third time, passed and numbered as Bylaw No. 2026- 27.
Special Council, August 13, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT: the agenda be approved as amended.
Regular Council, August 12, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT: the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held July 8, 2026, are adopted as circulated.
Regular Council, August 12, 2026 · Carried
Page 2 of 4 RESOLVED THAT: the Marathon-Manitouwadge OPP Detachment Board Annual Report for the period January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025, be accepted as received.
Regular Council, August 12, 2026 · Carried
Being a Bylaw to Appoint a Deputy Fire Chief be read a first and second time. And Furthermore, be read a third time, passed and numbered as Bylaw No. 2026- 24.
Regular Council, August 12, 2026 · Carried
Being a Bylaw to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council of the Township of Manitouwadge at its Regular meeting held on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, be read a first and second time. And Furthermore, be read a third time, passed and numbered as Bylaw No. 2026- 25.
Regular Council, August 12, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT: the agenda be approved as circulated. Page 1 of 3
Special Council, August 6, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT: the Special Meeting commence at the hour of 6:00 p.m. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT: Council acknowledges that we are meeting in the Robinson-Superior Treaty area on lands that have been traditionally used by several Indigenous nations, but, we would like to pay special recognition to our closest Indigenous neighbours, the communities of Biigtigong Nishnaabeg and Pic Mobert First
Special Council, July 15, 2026 · Carried
Being a By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council of the Township of Manitouwadge at its Special Meeting held on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, be read a first and second time. And Furthermore, be read a third time, passed and numbered as By-law No. 2026-22.
Special Council, July 15, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT: the agenda be approved as amended.
Regular Council, July 8, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT: the Minutes of the Thunder Bay District Health Unit Board of Health meeting held May 20, 2026, be accepted as received.
Regular Council, July 8, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT: Council is in receipt of correspondence from the District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board (DSSAB); and further, THAT Council endorses the District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board (DSSAB) 2026 Association of Municipalities of Ontario Conference briefing package.
Regular Council, July 8, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS Section 239(4) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25 provides that before holding a meeting or part of a meeting that is to be closed to the public, a municipality or local board or committee of either of them, shall state by resolution the fact of holding of the closed meeting and the general nature of the matter to be considered at the closed meeting; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED
Regular Council, July 8, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT: the agenda be approved as circulated.
Regular Council, June 10, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS the Month of June is recognized as National Indigenous History Month – an opportunity to increase the visibility of Indigenous contributions, experiences, values and cultures, and to build bridges of understanding between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people throughout Canada and in the Township of Manitouwadge; and, WHEREAS June 21st is National Indigenous Peoples Day, a day to honour the
Regular Council, June 10, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT: the meeting is hereby declared to be open to the public at 7:47 p.m.
Regular Council, June 10, 2026 · Carried
Being a Bylaw to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council of the Township of Manitouwadge at its Regular meeting held on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, be read a first and second time. And Furthermore, be read a third time, passed and numbered as Bylaw No. 2026- 19.
Regular Council, June 10, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT: the Regular Meeting commence at the hour of 7:00 p.m. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT: Council acknowledges that we are meeting in the Robinson-Superior Treaty area on lands that have been traditionally used by several Indigenous nations, but, we would like to pay special recognition to our closest Indigenous neighbours, the communities of Biigtigong Nishnaabeg and Netmizaaggamig Ni
Regular Council, May 27, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT: the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held May 13, 2026, are adopted as circulated.
Regular Council, May 27, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT: Council is in receipt of Administration Report CS2026-03, submitted by Trish Boileau, Director of Community Services, regarding the Oasis Pool; and further, THATCouncil formally discontinues efforts to reopen the outdoor pool and direct administration to: Declare the outdoor pool permanently closed due to unsustainable capital and operational costs. Develop options for decommiss
Regular Council, May 27, 2026 · Carried
Being a Bylaw to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council of the Township of Manitouwadge at its Regular meeting held on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, be read a first and second time. And Furthermore, be read a third time, passed and numbered as Bylaw No. 2026- 18.
Regular Council, May 27, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT: the agenda be approved as circulated.
Regular Council, May 13, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT: the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held April 8, 2026, are adopted as circulated.
Regular Council, May 13, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT: correspondence item 08-01 – 08-02 be received and filed.
Regular Council, May 13, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT:Council requests delegation(s) with the following Minister(s) at the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) 2026 Conference: Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing
Regular Council, May 13, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT: the Regular Meeting commence at the hour of 7:00 p.m. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT: Council acknowledges that we are meeting in the Robinson-Superior Treaty area on lands that have been traditionally used by several Indigenous nations, but, we would like to pay special recognition to our closest Indigenous neighbours, the communities of Biigtigong Nishnaabeg and Netmizaaggamig Ni
Regular Council, April 8, 2026 · Carried
Page 2 of 5 RESOLVED THAT: the Minutes of the District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board Meeting held February 19, 2026, be accepted as received.
Regular Council, April 8, 2026 · Carried
In the record
98meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
0conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
409votes in 2022Local Councillor
What this does not measure
- Motions moved is not a measure of effectiveness. Who moves a motion is often a seat convention or a committee role, and the member who does the work on a file is frequently not the one who reads it out.
- Nobody is ranked against anybody. These figures are counted against this member's own meetings and are never totalled or compared.
- Absence is not explained. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why. Illness, a declared conflict and a family emergency all appear the same way.
- What was said is not here. This record reads the minutes, which record decisions, not debate.
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