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: Council has been provided a presentation from Staff Sergeant Camille Ducharme, Detachment Commander, Marathon OPP regarding Township of Manitouwadge 3rd Quarter 2023 Report; and further, THAT Council thanks Staff Sergeant Ducharme for his presentation.

RESOLVED THAT: Council has been provided a presentation from Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) regarding the 2023 3rd Quarter Summary Cost Plus Report for the Manitouwadge Water and Wastewater Facilities; and further, THAT Council thanks OCWA for their presentation.

RESOLVED THAT: the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held November 8, 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 Board of Health held October 18, 2023, be accepted as received.

RESOLVED THAT: the Minutes of Meetings of the Thunder Bay District Social Services Administration Board held October 19, 2023, be accepted as received.

RESOLVED THAT: the Minutes of Meetings of the Manitouwadge Public Library Board held September 18, 2023 and October 16, 2023, be accepted as received.

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)(j): a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial or financial information that belongs to the municipality or local board and has monetary value or potential monetary value. - Northern Broadband 02 Section 239(2)(b): personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees. - Library Board and Cemetery Advisory Committee Appointments 03 Section 239(2)(b): personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees. - CAO Mandate Letter – Goals and Objectives Page 4 of 6 04 Section 239(2)(b): personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees. - Personnel Matters - Ministry of Labour - Human Rights Tribunal Ontario

RESOLVED THAT: the meeting return to open session at 8:49 p.m.

RESOLVED THAT: the following person be appointed to the Manitouwadge Public Library Board and their term be concurrent with the current term of Council: - Karina Hunter

RESOLVED THAT: the following person be appointed to the Manitouwadge Cemetery Advisory Committee and their term be concurrent with the current term of Council: - Tracey Jamieson

Being a Bylaw to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council of the Township of Manitouwadge at its Regular meeting held on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, be read a first and second time. And Furthermore, be read a third time, passed and numbered as Bylaw No. 2023- 55.

RESOLVED THAT: the Regular Meeting adjourn at the hour of 8:50 p.m.