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.

RESOLVED THAT: Council has been provided a delegation from DougallMedia regarding a Request for Assistance for CFNO Repeater in Manitouwadge; and further, THAT Council thanks DougallMedia for attending and providing the presentation to Council; and further, THAT Council directs staff to bring back a report regarding the request for assistance for a CFNO Repeater in Manitouwadge at a future meeting of Council.

RESOLVED THAT: the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held May 24, 2023, are adopted as circulated.

RESOLVED THAT: the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held June 13, 2023, are adopted as circulated.

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

RESOLVED THAT: the Minutes of Meeting of the Thunder Bay District Board of Health held May 17, 2023, be accepted as received.

RESOLVED THAT: Council is in receipt of Administration Report FD Monthly 23-04 submitted by Don Kruger, Fire Chief regarding Fire Department Monthly Report; and further, THAT Council receives the Fire Chief’s monthly report as presented.

Page 3 of 7 RESOLVED THAT: Council is in receipt of Administration Report CS2023-02 submitted by Trish Boileau, Director of Community Services regarding Oasis Pool Repairs; and further, THAT Council approves staff to hire TBT Engineering to complete a full pool condition assessment at a cost of approximately $8000.00.

RESOLVED THAT: Council is in receipt of Administration Report TR2023-03 submitted by Aaron MacGregor, Deputy Treasurer regarding Flat Levy Water and Sewer Final Option; and further, THAT Council adopts water and sewer levy structure Option 3, 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.

RESOLVED THAT: Council is in receipt of Administration Report ADM2023-21 submitted by Florence MacLean, CAO regarding Manitouwadge Municipal Housing Corporation – Remove Township as Sole Shareholder; and further, THAT Council is in support of removing the Corporation of the Township of Manitouwadge as the sole Shareholder of the Manitouwadge Municipal Housing Corporation; and further, THAT Council directs staff to initiate the legal process of removing the Corporation of the Township of Manitouwadge as the sole Shareholder of the Manitouwadge Municipal Housing Corporation.

Being a Bylaw toEnter into a Conditional Contribution Agreement with the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation through the People and Talent Program: Workforce Development Stream for a Chief Building Official and Environmental Technician Intern, be read a first and second time. And Furthermore, be read a third time, passed and numbered as Bylaw No. 2023- 28.

Being a Bylaw toEnter into a Conditional Contribution Agreement with the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation through the People and Talent Program: Workforce Development Stream for a Manitouwadge Economic Development Intern, be read a first and second time. And Furthermore, be read a third time, passed and numbered as Bylaw No. 2023- 29.

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; Page 5 of 7 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: 01 Section 239(2)(b): personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal and local board employees. - Staffing 02 Section 239(2)(b): personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal and local board employees. - CAO Recruitment

RESOLVED THAT: the meeting is hereby declared to be open to the public at 9:12 p.m.

Being a Bylaw to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council of the Township of Manitouwadge at its Regular meeting held on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, be read a first and second time. And Furthermore, be read a third time, passed and numbered as Bylaw No. 2023- 30.

RESOLVED THAT: the Regular Meeting adjourn at the hour of 9:13 p.m.