Regular Council

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 Pic Mobert First Nations. We wish to recognize the long history of the First Nations and Métis peoples in our region, specifically, and show respect to them today.

RESOLVED THAT: the agenda be approved as circulated.

RESOLVED THAT: the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on February 9, 2022 are adopted as circulated.

RESOLVED THAT: correspondence item 08-01 be received and filed.

RESOLVED THAT: the Minutes of Meeting of the Inaugural Thunder Bay District Social Services Administration Board held January 13, 2022, be accepted as received.

RESOLVED THAT: Council is in receipt of Administration Report PW2022-01 submitted by Darren MacKenzie, Director of Public Works and Facilities regarding a Contract between the Township of Manitouwadge and GFL Environmental Inc.; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT: upon conclusion of Council's review and consideration: THAT Report PW2022-01 regarding a Contract Between The Township of Manitouwadge and GFL Environmental Inc., be received; and further, THAT Council authorizes the CAO and Mayor to execute said contract for a period of seven (7) Years as detailed in the contract.

RESOLVED THAT: Council is in receipt of Administration Report FD2022-03 submitted by Don Kruger, Fire Chief regarding the Deputy Fire Chief Position; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT: upon conclusion of Council's review and consideration: THAT Council appoints Kelly Dorion as the new Deputy Fire Chief for the Manitouwadge Fire Department.

RESOLVED THAT: Council is in receipt of Administration Report ADM2022-11 submitted by Florence MacLean, CAO regarding Request to Construct Garden Centre, Melanie’s – Your Independent Grocer; Page 3 of 6 AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT: upon conclusion of Council's review and consideration: THAT Council approves the location of the temporary Garden Centre for Melanie’s – Your Independent Grocer for the 2022 planting season.

RESOLVED THAT: Council is in receipt of Administration Report ADM2022-12 submitted by Florence MacLean, CAO regarding Personnel Policies; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT: upon conclusion of Council's review and consideration: THAT Council approves Personnel Policy No. 2021-35, Workplace Harassment and Discrimination Policy; and further, THAT Council approves Personnel Policy No. 2021-49, the Violence Free Workplace Policy; and further, THAT Council approves the Reporting Guidelines and Complaint form, 2021-35/49 to be used to support the above Policies; and further, THAT Council approves Personnel Policy No, 2021-54, the Right to Disconnect Policy; and further, THAT Council directs staff to bring back a Bylaw to Establish a Personnel Policy Binder for the Township of Manitouwadge at the next meeting of Council.

RESOLVED THAT: the 2022 Annual Conference for Ontario Good Roads Association (OGRA) is scheduled to be held on April 10th to April 13th, 2022 in Toronto, Ontario; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT: upon conclusion of Council’s review, the following Council and/or Staff members will attend: Page 4 of 6 • Mayor John MacEachern • Councillor Mike Scapinello • Darren MacKenzie, Director of Public Works and Facilities.

RESOLVED THAT: Council requests delegations with the following Minister(s) at the 2022 Ontario Good Roads Association (OGRA) Annual Conference: • Minister of Infrastructure • Minister of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry.

Being a By-law to Enter into a Service Agreement with GFL Environmental Inc. to provide Waste Management and Recycling Services for 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. 2022- 12.

Being a By-law to Appoint a Deputy Fire Chief, be read a first and second time. And Furthermore, be read a third time, passed and numbered as By-law No. 2022- 13.

Being a By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council of the Township of Manitouwadge at its meeting held on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, be read a first and second time. And Furthermore, be read a third time, passed and numbered as By-law No. 2022- 14.

RESOLVED THAT: the Regular Meeting adjourn at the hour of 7:23 p.m.