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 presentation from Staff Sergeant Camille Ducharme, Detachment Commander, Marathon OPP regarding Township of Manitouwadge 2nd Quarter 2023 Report; and further, THAT Council thanks Staff Sergeant Ducharme for his presentation.

RESOLVED THAT: the Minutes of the Special Council Meeting held August 16, 2023, are adopted as circulated.

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

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

RESOLVED THAT: correspondence item 08-01 to 08-03, be received and filed. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT: agenda item(s) 08-02 be returned to Council under Business for the meeting of September 27, 2023.

RESOLVED THAT: the Minutes of Meetings of the Manitouwadge Public Library Board held May 23, 2023 and June 20, 2023, be accepted as received.

RESOLVED THAT: the Minutes of Meeting of the Thunder Bay District Board of Health held June 21, 2023, be accepted as received.

RESOLVED THAT: Council is in receipt of Administration Report FD2023-03 submitted by Don Kruger, Fire Chief regarding Fire Prevention Week 2023 Proclamation; and further, WHEREAS, Township of Manitouwadge is committed to ensuring the safety and security of all those living in and visiting Manitouwadge; and WHEREAS, fire is a serious public safety concern both locally and nationally, and homes are the locations where people are at greatest risk from fire; and WHEREAS, smoke alarms detect smoke well before you can, alerting you to danger in the event of fire in which you may have just seconds to escape safely; and WHEREAS, working smoke alarms save lives by providing early warning of fire so you and your family can safely escape; and WHEREAS, Township of Manitouwadge residents should be sure everyone in the home understands the sounds of the alarms and knows how to respond; and WHEREAS, residents who have planned and practiced a home fire escape plan are more prepared and will therefore be more likely to survive a fire; and WHEREAS, Township of Manitouwadge residents will make sure their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms meet the needs of all their family members, including those with sensory or physical disabilities; and WHEREAS, Township of Manitouwadge first responders are dedicated to reducing the occurrence of home fires and home fire injuries through prevention and public fire safety education; and WHEREAS, Township of Manitouwadge residents are responsive to public educat

THAT Council approve the Procedural Bylaw – Being a Bylaw to Establish Rules of Order and Procedures for the Council of the Township of Manitouwadge, for Third Reading and Enactment.

THAT Council amends Resolution 2022-294 to remove previous Councillor Scapinello and to add Councillor Ruff on the Acting Mayor Schedule for the months of September, October and November 2023.

RESOLVED THAT: Council is in receipt of the Northwestern Ontario Municipal Associations (NOMA) Strategic Plan: For Elected Officials – Municipal Input Survey; and further, THATCouncil requests the CAO submit the Municipal Input Survey, as completed to NOMA.

RESOLVED THAT: Council is in receipt of Correspondence from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing regarding Responding to the Housing Affordability Task Force's Recommendations; and further, THAT the Correspondence and Top Five Housing Affordability Task Force Recommendations for Response - Top 5, be brought back to the Council meeting date October 11, 2023, under Business.

Being a Bylaw toEstablish Rules of Order and Procedures for the Council of the Township of Manitouwadge, was read a first and second time on September 13, 2023. And Furthermore, be read a third time, passed and numbered as Bylaw No. 2023- 45.

Being a Bylaw toEnter into a Conditional Contribution Agreement with the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation for the Manitouwadge Recreation Centre Upgrades Project, be read a first and second time. And Furthermore, be read a third time, passed and numbered as Bylaw No. 2023- 46.

Being a Bylaw toAdopt the Estimates for the Sums required during the Year 2023 and 2024 for General Purposes of the Corporation of 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- 47.

Being a Bylaw toProvide for the Adoption of the Tax Rates and to further Provide for Penalty and Interest in Default of Payment thereof for 2023, be read a first and second time. Page 6 of 8 And Furthermore, be read a third time, passed and numbered as Bylaw No. 2023- 48.

Being a Bylaw toSet the 2023 Transition Ratios and Set Rate Reduction for Prescribed Property Subclasses, be read a first and second time. And Furthermore, be read a third time, passed and numbered as Bylaw No. 2023- 49.

Being a Bylaw to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council of the Township of Manitouwadge at its Regular meeting held on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, be read a first and second time. And Furthermore, be read a third time, passed and numbered as Bylaw No. 2023- 50.

RESOLVED THAT: the Regular Meeting adjourn at the hour of 7:55 p.m.