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 Métispeoples 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 Council Meeting held September 21, 2022, are adopted as circulated.

RESOLVED THAT: the Minutes of Meeting of the Thunder Bay District Board of Health held June 15, 2022, be accepted as received.

RESOLVED THAT: the Minutes of Meeting of the Manitouwadge Public Library Board held July 20, 2022, be accepted as received.

THAT Council declare the old Fire Department SCBA Compressor/Fill Station surplus so that it may be disposed of or sold.

THAT Council declare October 9th to the 15th Fire Prevention Week and the Mayor read the attached proclamation; and further, WHEREAS, The Township or Manitouwadge is committed to ensuring the safety and security of all those living in and visiting The Township of Manitouwadge; and WHEREAS, fire is a serious public safety concern both locally and nationally, and homes are the locations where people are at greatest risk from fire; and WHEREAS, smoke alarms detect smoke well before you can, alerting you to danger in the event of fire in which you may have just seconds to escape safely; and WHEREAS, working smoke alarms save lives by providing early warning of fire so you and your family can safely escape; and WHEREAS, The Township of Manitouwadge residents should be sure everyone in the home understands the sounds of the alarms and knows how to respond; and WHEREAS, residents who have planned and practiced a home fire escape plan are more prepared and will therefore be more likely to survive a fire; and WHEREAS, The Township of Manitouwadge residents will make sure their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms meet the needs of all their family members, including those with sensory or physical disabilities; and WHEREAS, The Township of Manitouwadge first responders are dedicated to reducing the occurrence of home fires and home fire injuries through prevention and public fire safety education; and WHEREAS, The Township of Manitouwadge residents are responsive to public education measur

THAT Council receive the Fire Chief’s monthly report as presented.

THAT the Property Standards be approved as presented.

Being a Bylaw to Prescribe Standards for the Maintenance and Occupancy of Property to Provide for the Enforcement of the Standards and to Appoint a Property Standards Committee, was read a first and second time on September 22, 2021, And Furthermore, be read a third time, passed and numbered as Bylaw No. 2022- 39.

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 THAT: this meeting is hereby closed to the public as the subject matter being discussed falls under the following section: Section 239 (2)(b): personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees. • Staff Matters

RESOLVED THAT: the meeting is hereby declared to be open to the public at 7:36 p.m.

Being a Bylaw to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council of the Township of Manitouwadge at its meeting held on Wednesday, October 12, 2022, be read a first and second time. And Furthermore, be read a third time, passed and numbered as Bylaw No. 2022- 40.