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 Special Council Meeting held July 20, 2023, are adopted as circulated.

RESOLVED THAT: the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held July 20, 2023, are adopted as circulated.

RESOLVED THAT: the Minutes of the Special Council Meeting held August 2, 2023, are adopted as circulated.

RESOLVED THAT: the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held August 9, 2023, are adopted as circulated.

RESOLVED THAT: the Minutes of the Special Council Meeting held August 10, 2023, are adopted as circulated.

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

RESOLVED THAT: Council is in receipt of Administration Report FD Monthly 2023- 05 submitted by Don Kruger, Fire Chief regarding the Fire Department Monthly Report – July 2023; and further, THAT Council received the Fire Chief’s monthly report as presented.

Page 3 of 7 RESOLVED THAT: Council is in receipt of Administration Report FD Monthly 2023- 06 submitted by Don Kruger, Fire Chief regarding the Fire Department Monthly Report – September 2023; and further, THAT Council received the Fire Chief’s monthly report as presented.

RESOLVED THAT: Council is in receipt of Administration Report ADM2023-33 submitted by Joleen Keough, Clerk regarding the Procedural Bylaw – Being a Bylaw to Establish Rules of Order and Procedures from the Council of the Township of Manitouwadge; First and Second Reading; and further, THAT Council approves the Procedural Bylaw – Being a Bylaw to Establish Rules of Order and Procedures for the Council of the Township of Manitouwadge, for First and Second Reading; and further, THAT Council directs staff to provide Notice of Passing, for a two-week period per our Provision of Notice Bylaw; and further, THAT Council directs staff to bring back the Procedural Bylaw for Third Reading and Enactment, at the Council meeting date of September 27, 2023.

RESOLVED THAT: Council is in receipt of Administration Report ADM2023-35 submitted by Florence MacLean, CAO regarding Bylaw 1995-47, Financial Assistance Bylaw; and further, THAT Council intends to repeal Bylaw 1995-47, being the Financial Assistance Bylaw; and further, THAT Council directs staff to develop and bring back for Council review, at a later date, a new Financial Assistance Bylaw that provides annual financial support to not-for-profit community groups and organizations whose mandate is to provide social, humanitarian, or recreational supports to local residents; and further, THAT Council directs staff to develop a Financial Assistance Program geared to not-for-profit community groups and organizations to be designed to competitively apply for grants, with an amount to be determined, to assist local groups in providing improved programming and operations on an annual basis.

Whereas by the virtue of the Franco-Ontarian Day Act, which was legislated on April 26, 2010, it is declared that September 25th of each year be recognized as Franco- Ontarian Day throughout the Province of Ontario; and, Whereas September 25th is the anniversary of the first raising of the Franco- Ontarian flag and it represents over 400 years of French presence in Ontario; and, Whereas there are more than 745,000 Francophones in Ontario, the largest Francophone community outside of Quebec; and, Page 5 of 7 Whereas Franco-Ontarian Day has become an annual occasion to celebrate the Francophone community; NOW THEREFORE, I, Jim Moffat, by virtue of the power vested in me as Mayor of the Township of Manitouwadge, do hereby proclaim September 25th of each year as FRANCO-ONTARIAN DAY and join the Francophone Community of Manitouwadge in celebrating its exceptional contribution to Ontario's growth and prosperity.

Being a Bylaw toEstablish Rules of Order and Procedures for the Council of the Township of Manitouwadge, be read a first and second time.

Being a Bylaw toEstablish a Property Standards Appeal Committee, be read a first and second time. And Furthermore, be read a third time, passed and numbered as Bylaw No. 2023- 41.

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: Page 6 of 7 01 Section 239(2)(c): a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board. • Disposition of land

RESOLVED THAT: the meeting is hereby declared to be open to the public at 7:49 p.m.

Being a Bylaw to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council of the Township of Manitouwadge at its Regular meeting held on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, be read a first and second time. And Furthermore, be read a third time, passed and numbered as Bylaw No. 2023- 42.

RESOLVED THAT: the Regular Meeting adjourn at the hour of 7:50 p.m.