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 amended; and further, THAT Council directs the Clerk to bring back the Regular Council Meeting Minutes dated May 24, 2023, for approval.

RESOLVED THAT: correspondence items 08-01 to 08-02, be received and filed.

RESOLVED THAT: the Minutes of Meeting of the Manitouwadge Public Library Board held April 17, 2023, be accepted as received.

RESOLVED THAT: Council is in receipt of Administration Report ADM2023-20 submitted by Joleen Keough, Clerk regarding a Council Vacancy Policy; and further, THAT Council approves Policy Number ADM2023-01 – Council Vacancy Policy, as attached; and further, THAT Council will select one (1) of the procedures identified in the policy to fill the vacancy on Council and will affirm by resolution.

RESOLVED 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 Vacancy Policy, to select a Candidate to fill the vacancy: __ Appointment of Previous Election Candidate X Open Call for Applications for Appointment __ By-election

RESOLVED THAT: Council is in receipt of Administration Report TR2023-02 submitted by Aaron MacGregor, Deputy Treasurer regarding Water and Sewer Levies; and further, THAT Council adopts water and sewer levy structure Option B, to be implemented effective July 1st, 2023 and billed following the same schedule as final property tax instalments; and further, THAT Council directs staff to create or amend the applicable bylaws for Council approval. Page 3 of 5

Being a Bylaw to Adopt a Council Vacancy Policy, be read a first and second time. And Furthermore, be read a third time, passed and numbered as Bylaw No. 2023- 23.

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)(f): advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose. - Divisional Court Update

RESOLVED THAT: the meeting is hereby declared to be open to the public at 8:12 p.m.

Being a Bylaw to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council of the Township of Manitouwadge at its meeting held on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, be read a first and second time. And Furthermore, be read a third time, passed and numbered as Bylaw No. 2023- 24.

RESOLVED THAT: the Regular Meeting adjourn at the hour of 8:13 p.m.