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. Ayes: Mayor Jim Moffat, Councillor Kathy Hudson, Councillor Coady Keough, Councillor Braden Kotyk, and Councillor Mike Scapinello

RESOLVED THAT: the agenda be approved as amended. Ayes: Mayor Jim Moffat, Councillor Kathy Hudson, Councillor Coady Keough, Councillor Braden Kotyk, and Councillor Mike Scapinello

RESOLVED THAT: Council is in receipt of the presentation from Patrick Couture, Senior Operations Manager, OCWA regarding the Manitouwadge 2022 Annual Water report; and further, THAT Council thanks the above noted for attending and accepts the reports as received. Ayes: Mayor Jim Moffat, Councillor Kathy Hudson, Councillor Coady Keough, Councillor Braden Kotyk, and Councillor Mike Scapinello

Page 2 of 7 RESOLVED THAT: the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held March 8, 2023, are adopted as circulated. Ayes: Mayor Jim Moffat, Councillor Kathy Hudson, Councillor Coady Keough, Councillor Braden Kotyk, and Councillor Mike Scapinello

RESOLVED THAT: correspondence item 08-01 to 08-04, be received and filed. Ayes: Mayor Jim Moffat, Councillor Kathy Hudson, Councillor Coady Keough, Councillor Braden Kotyk, and Councillor Mike Scapinello

RESOLVED THAT: the Minutes of Meeting of the Thunder Bay District Social Services Administration Board held February 16, 2023, be accepted as received. Ayes: Mayor Jim Moffat, Councillor Kathy Hudson, Councillor Coady Keough, Councillor Braden Kotyk, and Councillor Mike Scapinello

RESOLVED THAT: Council is in receipt of Administration Report ENF2023-01 submitted by Marcel DeMars, Manager of Bylaw and Airport Services regarding Manitouwadge Open Air Burning Bylaw; and further, THAT Council approves the updated Open Air Burning Bylaw, Being a Bylaw to Regulate Open Air Fires, including Establishing a Burning Permit and the Times during which Outdoor Fires may be Set. Ayes: Mayor Jim Moffat, Councillor Kathy Hudson, Councillor Coady Keough, Councillor Braden Kotyk, and Councillor Mike Scapinello

RESOLVED THAT: Council is in receipt of Administration Report ENF2023-02 submitted by Marcel DeMars regarding Flying Lantern Bylaw; and further, THAT Council approves the Flying Lantern Bylaw, Being a Bylaw to Prohibit the Ignition or Release of Ignited Flying Lanterns within the Township of Manitouwadge. Ayes: Mayor Jim Moffat, Councillor Kathy Hudson, Councillor Coady Keough, Councillor Braden Kotyk, and Councillor Mike Scapinello

RESOLVED THAT: Council is in receipt of Administration Report ADM2023-10 submitted by Florence MacLean, CAO regarding Personnel Policy 2023-56, Health and Wellness Initiatives Policy; and further, Page 4 of 7 THAT Council approves the addition of Policy 2023-56, being the Health and Wellness Initiatives Policy to be included in the Personnel Policy Binder Bylaw. Ayes: Mayor Jim Moffat, Councillor Kathy Hudson, Councillor Coady Keough, Councillor Braden Kotyk, and Councillor Mike Scapinello

RESOLVED THAT: Council is in receipt of Administration Report ADM2023-11 submitted by Joleen Keough, Clerk regarding Correction to Bylaws and Bylaw Resolution Numbering from March 8, 2023 Council Meeting; and further, THAT Council approves correcting the Bylaw numbers and Bylaw resolution numbers for: • Being a Bylaw to Establish 2023 Services and Charges; and, • Being a Bylaw to Confirm Proceedings of the Council of the Township of Manitouwadge at its Regular Meeting held Wednesday, March 8, 2023. Ayes: Mayor Jim Moffat, Councillor Kathy Hudson, Councillor Coady Keough, Councillor Braden Kotyk, and Councillor Mike Scapinello

Being a Bylaw to Establish a Personnel Policy Binder for the Township of Manitouwadge, be read a first and second time. And Furthermore, be read a third time, passed and numbered as Bylaw No. 2023- 11. Ayes: Mayor Jim Moffat, Councillor Kathy Hudson, Councillor Coady Keough, Councillor Braden Kotyk, and Councillor Mike Scapinello

Being a Bylaw to Regulate Open Air Fire, including Establishing a Burning Permit and the Times during which Outdoor Fires may be Set, as amended, be read a first and second time. And Furthermore, be read a third time, passed and numbered as Bylaw No. 2023- 12. Ayes: Mayor Jim Moffat, Councillor Kathy Hudson, Councillor Coady Keough, Councillor Braden Kotyk, and Councillor Mike Scapinello

Being a Bylaw to Prohibit the Ignition or the Release of Ignited Flying Lanterns within the Township of Manitouwadge, be read a first and second time. And Furthermore, be read a third time, passed and numbered as Bylaw No. 2023- 13. Ayes: Mayor Jim Moffat, Councillor Kathy Hudson, Councillor Coady Keough, Councillor Braden Kotyk, and Councillor Mike Scapinello

Being a Bylaw to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council of the Township of Manitouwadge at its meeting held on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, be read a first and second time. Page 6 of 7 And Furthermore, be read a third time, passed and numbered as Bylaw No. 2023- 14. Ayes: Mayor Jim Moffat, Councillor Kathy Hudson, Councillor Coady Keough, Councillor Braden Kotyk, and Councillor Mike Scapinello

RESOLVED THAT: the Regular Meeting adjourn at the hour of 7:32 p.m. Ayes: Mayor Jim Moffat, Councillor Kathy Hudson, Councillor Coady Keough, Councillor Braden Kotyk, and Councillor Mike Scapinello