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: Council has been provided a delegation from the Manitouwadge Volunteer Firefighters requesting an Honorarium to the Association; and further, THAT Council thanks the Manitouwadge Volunteer Firefighters for their presentation; and further, THAT Council directs staff to bring back a report reviewing Bylaw 95-47, the Financial Assistance Bylaw, and an honorarium to the Manitouwadge Volunteer Firefighters Association. Note: Councillor Ruff left the room at 7:01 p.m. Councillor Ruff returned to the room at 7:23 p.m.

RESOLVED THAT: the Minutes of the Special Council Meeting/ Public Meeting held July 4, 2023, are adopted as circulated.

RESOLVED THAT: the Minutes of the Special Council Meeting held July 5, 2023, are adopted as circulated.

RESOLVED THAT: the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held July 5, 2023, are adopted as circulated.

RESOLVED THAT: correspondence item 08-01, be received and filed. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT: agenda item 08-01 be returned to Council under Business for the meeting of July 20, 2023.

RESOLVED THAT: the 2022 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements from the Thunder Bay District Social Services Administration Board,be accepted as received.

RESOLVED THAT: the Thunder Bay District Social Services Administration Board Newsletter for April/May 2023, be accepted as received.

RESOLVED THAT: Council is in receipt of Administration Report ADM2023-22 submitted by Florence MacLean, CAO regarding a Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) Data Sharing and Services Agreement; and further, THAT Council authorizes the Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer to sign the MPAC Data Sharing and Services Agreement (DSSA) on behalf of the Corporation of the Township of Manitouwadge.

RESOLVED THAT: Council is in receipt of Administration Report ADM2023-23 submitted by Florence MacLean, CAO regarding Expertise for Municipalities (E4m) – Extension Agreement for Integrity Commissioner Services; and further, THAT Council approves the extension agreement for the provision of Integrity Commissioner services through Expertise for Municipalities (E4m) for a four-year term, through to March 31, 2027; and further, THAT Council authorizes the Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer to sign the Extension Agreement on behalf of the Corporation.

RESOLVED THAT: Council is in receipt of Administration Report ADM2023-24 submitted by Florence MacLean, CAO regarding a 2023 Community Homelessness Support Program – Thunder Bay District Social Services Administration Board; and further, THAT Council directs staff to establish a Community Safety and Wellbeing Committee of Council; and further, Page 4 of 8 THAT Council directs staff to submit an application to the Community Homelessness Support Program on behalf of the Township of Manitouwadge.

RESOLVED THAT: Council is in receipt of Administration Report ADM2023-25 submitted by Florence MacLean, CAO regarding a 2023 Intake for the Community Improvement Program; and further, THAT Council approves the use of the unused funding from 2022 for the 2023 Intake of the Community Improvement Program; and further, THAT Council directs staff to immediately market the program to residents and businesses in Manitouwadge.

RESOLVED THAT: Council is in receipt of Administration Report ADM2023-26 submitted by Joleen Keough, Clerk/Planning Administrator regarding a Proposed Site-Specific Zoning Bylaw Amendment, 411 Manitou Road East; and further, THAT Council approves the Site-Specific Zoning Bylaw Amendment to allow for a third detached residential dwelling unit, on the subject property and subject to the regulations outlines in the Bylaw.

RESOLVED THAT: Correspondence from Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry under Agenda Item 08-01, be discussed.

Being a Bylaw toEnter into an Agreement with the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation for a Data Sharing and Services Agreement, be read a first and second time. And Furthermore, be read a third time, passed and numbered as Bylaw No. 2023- 32.

Being a Bylaw toAmend the Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw, Bylaw 2022-42, Site- Specific as it applies to GERTRUDE LOC CL 1101 RP55R11274 PARTS 7 AND 8 PCLS 26599 26598 TBF, be read a first and second time. And Furthermore, be read a third time, passed and numbered as Bylaw No. 2023- 33

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: 01 Section 239(2)(b): personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal and local board employees. Page 6 of 8 - CAO Performance Review 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 8:16 p.m.

Being a Bylaw to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council of the Township of Manitouwadge at its Regular meeting held on Thursday, July 20, 2023, be read a first and second time. And Furthermore, be read a third time, passed and numbered as Bylaw No. 2023- 34.

RESOLVED THAT: the Regular Meeting adjourn at the hour of 8:17 p.m.