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 Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg 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: the Minutes of the Special Council Meeting held September 27, 2023, are adopted as circulated.

RESOLVED THAT: the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held September 27, 2023, are adopted as circulated.

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

RESOLVED THAT: the Minutes of Meetings of the Thunder Bay District Social Services Administration Board held June 15, 2023, be accepted as received.

RESOLVED THAT: Council is in receipt of Administration Report AIR2023-02 submitted by Marcel DeMars, Airport Manager regarding Air Movement Reports; and further, THAT Council received the Airport Manager’s Airport Movement Reports, as presented.

RESOLVED THAT: Council is in receipt of Administration Report FD2023-05 submitted by Don Kruger, Fire Chief regarding Repeal Bylaw 2020-23 Dispatch Agreement with the Central Ambulance Communication Centre and Replace with New Agreement with Northern911 for Fire Department Dispatch; and further, THAT Council repeals Bylaw 2020-23, being a Dispatch Agreement with the Central Ambulance Communication Centre (CACC) and approves a new agreement with Northern911; and further, Page 3 of 8 THAT Council directs the Fire Chief to negotiate a new Agreement with Northern911 for dispatch services; and further, THAT Council authorizes the Chief Administrative Officer to sign a new Agreement with Northern911 following the successful negotiation of the Agreement.

RESOLVED THAT: Council is in receipt of Administration Report CS2023-03 submitted by Trish Boileau, Director of Community Services regarding the Oasis Pool; and further, THAT Council directs staff to apply for funding through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) for the required pool repairs as outlined in the Condition Assessment provided by TBT Engineering; and further, THAT Council commits the required 25% contribution from Recreation Reserve funds towards the cost of the pool repairs (approximately $60,000) upon grant approval.

RESOLVED THAT: the 2024 Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) Annual General Meeting and Conference is scheduled to be held on January 21st to January 23rd, 2024 in Toronto, Ontario. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT: the following Council and/or Staff members will attend:  Mayor Jim Moffat  Councillor Tonilynn Ruff  CAO

RESOLVED THAT: Council is in receipt of correspondence from Minister Paul Calandra, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing regarding the Ontario Housing Affordability Task Force Recommendations for Response – Top 5 Responses; and further, THAT Council chooses the following Top 5 Responses: 1. #22 2. #40 3. #42 4. #45 5. #55; and further, THAT Council directs staff to provide the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing with the Top 5 Responses chosen by Council for the Township of Manitouwadge.

RESOLVED THAT: the Regular Council Meeting scheduled October 25, 2023 be cancelled.

WHEREASOctober 15th to October 21st, 2023 is Local Government Week in Ontario, an opportunity to reflect on the vital services delivered by municipal governments; and, WHEREASmunicipal governments play a vital role in helping to define the character, priorities, physical make up, and quality of life of communities across Ontario; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT,I, Mayor Jim Moffat, on behalf of the Corporation of the Township of Manitouwadge, do hereby join with partners such as the Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario (AMCTO) in acknowledging and celebrating the work of local municipalities by proclaiming October 15th to October 21st, 2023 as ‘Local Government Week’ in the Township of Manitouwadge.

WHEREASSmall Business Week is a national event to pay tribute to the contributions that small businesses make to the Canadian Economy; and, WHEREAS we honour entrepreneurs who take a risk on an idea, choose to invest in our community, and create jobs for others; and, WHEREASwith over 430,000 small businesses operating within the Province of Ontario, small business is a vital contributor to the economic health and social wellbeing of our communities; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, I, Mayor Jim Moffat on behalf of the Corporation of the Township of Manitouwadge, do hereby proclaim October 15th to October 21st, 2023 as "Small Business Week" in the Township of Manitouwadge.

Being a Bylaw toRepeal Bylaw 2020-23. Being a Bylaw to Authorize the Execution of an Agreement with HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN IN RIGHT OF ONTARIO, as represented by the Minister of Health and Long Term Care, for call taking and alerting services to the Township’s Fire Department by the Thunder Bay Central Ambulance Communications Centre (CACC), be read a first and second time. And Furthermore, be read a third time, passed and numbered as Bylaw No. 2023- 51.

RESOLVED THAT: the meeting is hereby declared to be open to the public at 8:07 p.m.

Being a Bylaw to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council of the Township of Manitouwadge at its Regular meeting held on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, be read a first and second time. And Furthermore, be read a third time, passed and numbered as Bylaw No. 2023- 52.

Page 7 of 8 RESOLVED THAT: the Regular Meeting adjourn at the hour of 8:08 p.m.