Tonilynn Ruff
Councillor · seen 2023-07-05 to 2026-08-06 · served 2022–2026
211substantive motions movedof 83 meetings the minutes record them at
22procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
185substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
13meetings recorded absentof 83 they were on the record for
—recorded votes, for–againstthis council recorded no vote they took part in
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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 (13)
Special CouncilAugust 6, 2026
Special CouncilJuly 15, 2026
Regular CouncilJuly 8, 2026
Regular CouncilApril 8, 2026
Regular CouncilMarch 25, 2026
Regular CouncilFebruary 25, 2026
Regular CouncilNovember 27, 2025
Special CouncilOctober 8, 2025
Regular CouncilJuly 9, 2025
Special CouncilJuly 9, 2025
Regular CouncilFebruary 12, 2025
Special CouncilFebruary 6, 2025
Regular CouncilJanuary 24, 2024
Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 211)
WHEREAS Seniors’ Month is an annual province-wide celebration; and, Page 2 of 6 WHEREAS seniors have contributed and continue to contribute immensely to the life and vibrancy of this community; and, WHEREAS seniors continue to serve as leaders, mentors, volunteers and important and active members of this community; and, WHEREAS their contributions past and present warrant appreciation and recognit
Regular Council, June 10, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT: the Minutes of Meetings of the Manitouwadge Public Library Board held April 13, 2026, be accepted as received.
Regular Council, May 27, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT: Council is in receipt of Administration Report ADM2026-07, submitted by Joleen Keough, CAO/Clerk, regarding Restricted Acts of Council (Lame Duck Periods) during the 2026 Municipal Election; and further, THATCouncil approves the Bylaw to authorize the delegation of authority to the Chief Administrative Officer for certain acts during a “Lame Duck” period. Page 2 of 4
Regular Council, May 27, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT:the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Manitouwadge hereby appoint the following member of Council to serve on the Manitouwadge Recreational Trails Advisory Committee, concurrent with their present term in office: Councillor Dave Arola
Regular Council, May 27, 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, February 11, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT: the Minutes of the Special Council Meeting held January 13, 2026, are adopted as circulated.
Regular Council, February 11, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT: the Minutes of the Thunder Bay District Board of Health Meeting held December 17, 2025, be accepted as received.
Regular Council, February 11, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT: Council is in receipt of Administration Report 2026-03 submitted by Joleen Keough, CAO/Clerk regarding myRide Survey; and further, THAT Council directs staff regarding myRide Survey, as follows: Not add the myRide program to the annual municipal operating budget.
Regular Council, February 11, 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, February 11, 2026 · Carried
Being a Bylaw to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council of the Township of Manitouwadge at its Regular meeting held on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, be read a first and second time. And Furthermore, be read a third time, passed and numbered as Bylaw No. 2026- 06.
Regular Council, February 11, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT: Council is in receipt ofAdministration Report ADM 2026-01 submitted by Chelsea Keough, Executive Assistant regarding Sick Leave & Personal Emergency Leave - Amending Personnel Policy 2021-20; and further, Page 2 of 4 THATCouncil approves the amendment to Personnel Policy 2021-20, Sick Leave & Personal Emergency Leave to increase the annual sick leave entitlement for non- union emplo
Regular Council, January 14, 2026 · Carried
Being a Bylaw to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council of the Township of Manitouwadge at its Regular meeting held on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, be read a first and second time. Page 3 of 4 And Furthermore, be read a third time, passed and numbered as Bylaw No. 2026- 05.
Regular Council, January 14, 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
Special Council, January 13, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT: Dave Arola be appointed as Councillor for the Township of Manitouwadge for the remainder of the 2022-2026 Term of Council.
Special Council, January 13, 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. 2026-01.
Special Council, January 13, 2026 · Carried
Being a By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council of the Township of Manitouwadge at its Special Meeting held on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, be read a first and second time. And Furthermore, be read a third time, passed and numbered as By-law No. 2026-02.
Special Council, January 13, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT: the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held November 27, 2025, are adopted as circulated.
Regular Council, December 9, 2025 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT: Council is in receipt ofAdministration Report ADM2025-14 submitted by Chelsea Keough, Executive Assistant regarding the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing – Application for Consent; and further, THATCouncil recommends consent be given and authorize staff to proceed with the consent and provide notice to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing.
Regular Council, December 9, 2025 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT: Council is in receipt ofAdministration Report ADM2025-15 submitted by Joleen Keough, CAO/Clerk regarding the Declaration of Council Vacancy and Selection of Procedure to Fill the Vacancy; and further, THAT Council hereby declares the seat of one (1) Councillor to be vacant pursuant to the Municipal Act, 2001; and further, THAT Council approves the following method under the Council
Regular Council, December 9, 2025 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT:Council is in receipt ofCorrespondence from The District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board (TBDSSAB) regarding the Endorsement of The District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board's 2026 ROMA Conference Briefing Package; and further, THAT Council for the Township of Manitouwadge endorses The District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board
Regular Council, December 9, 2025 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT: the agenda be approved as amended.
Regular Council, November 12, 2025 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT: correspondence item 08-01 - 08-02 be received and filed.
Regular Council, November 12, 2025 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT: Council is in receipt of Administration Report FD2025-07 submitted by Tiffany Lidster, Deputy Fire Chief regarding the Fire Department Monthly Report – October 2025; and further, THAT: Council receives the Deputy Fire Chief’s monthly report as presented.
Regular Council, November 12, 2025 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT: Council is in receipt of Administration Report TR2025-09 submitted by Aaron MacGregor, Treasurer regarding the 2023 and 2024 Fiscal Year Property Tax Write Offs; and further, THAT Council approves the property tax account write offs for fiscal years 2023 and 2024 as presented.
Regular Council, November 12, 2025 · Carried
WHEREAS Northern Ontario’s economic and social well-being depends on safe, reliable east–west and north–south transportation corridors, particularly Highways 11 and 17, which form the Trans-Canada Highway system across the region; and WHEREAS these highways carry significant volumes of commercial and passenger traffic, yet remain largely two-lane corridors that face frequent closures and safety ri
Regular Council, November 12, 2025 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT: Council requests delegation(s) with the following Minister(s) at the 2026 Rural Ontario Municipal Association AGM and Conference: Minister of Health
Regular Council, November 12, 2025 · Carried
Being a Bylaw to Appoint a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer 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 Bylaw No. 2025- Page 5 of 6 46.
Regular Council, November 12, 2025 · Carried
Being a Bylaw to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council of the Township of Manitouwadge at its Regular meeting held on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, be read a first and second time. And Furthermore, be read a third time, passed and numbered as Bylaw No. 2025- 47.
Regular Council, November 12, 2025 · 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
Special Council, November 11, 2025 · 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
Special Council, November 10, 2025 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT: the Special Meeting commence at the hour of 3:00 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, October 30, 2025 · 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
Special Council, October 30, 2025 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT: the Minutes of the Thunder Bay District Board of Health Meeting held September 17, 2025, be accepted as received.
Regular Council, October 22, 2025 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT: Council is in receipt of Administration Report TR2025-08 submitted by Aaron MacGregor, Treasurer regarding the Appointment of External Auditor for Fiscal Years 2023-2026; and further, THAT Council appoints Doane Grant Thornton LLP as municipal auditors for fiscal years 2023 through 2026
Regular Council, October 22, 2025 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT:the 2026 Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) Annual General Meeting and Conference is scheduled to be held on January 18th to January 20th, 2026, in Toronto, Ontario. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT: the following Council and/or Staff members will attend: Mayor Moffat Councillor Keough CAO
Regular Council, October 22, 2025 · Carried
WHEREAS Small Business Week is a national event to pay tribute to the contributions that small businesses make to the Canadian Economy; and, WHEREAS we honour entrepreneurs who take a risk on an idea, choose to invest in our community, and create jobs for others; and, WHEREAS with over 430,000 small businesses operating within the Province of Ontario, small business is a vital contributor to the e
Regular Council, October 22, 2025 · 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, October 22, 2025 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT: the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held September 10, 2025, are adopted as circulated.
Regular Council, September 24, 2025 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT: the Minutes of the Meeting of the District of Thunder Bay Social Page 2 of 6 Services Administration Board held June 19, 2025, be accepted as received.
Regular Council, September 24, 2025 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT: the Regular Council Meeting scheduled October 8, 2025 be cancelled.
Regular Council, September 24, 2025 · Carried
In the record
70meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
0conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
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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