Regular Council

RESOLVED THAT: the Regular Meeting commence at the hour of 7:00p.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 Métis peoples in our region, specifically, and show respect to them today.

RESOLVED THAT: the agenda be approved and circulated.

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

RESOLVED THAT: correspondence item 08-01, be received and filed. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT: agenda item(s) 08-01 be returned to Council under Business for the meeting of January 10, 2024.

RESOLVED THAT: the Minutes of Meetings of the Thunder Bay District Board of Health held November 15, 2023, be accepted and received.

RESOLVED THAT: the Minutes of Meetings of the Thunder Bay District Social Services Administration Board held November 16, 2023, be accepted as received.

RESOLVED THAT: Council is in receipt of Administration Report FD2024-01 submitted by Don Kruger, Fire Chief regarding Fire Department Expense Cost Recovery with Fire Marque Inc.; and further, THAT Council receives the Fire Chief's Report dated January 10, 2024 to enter into an Agreement with Fire Marque; and further, THAT Council approves the Bylaw outlining the Fee Schedule and Fire Department Billing process with Fire Marque Inc. to recover costs for the dispatch of the Manitouwadge Fire Department and fire-related calls; and further, THAT Council approves the Bylaw to authorize the execution of an agency agreement with Fire Marque Inc.

RESOLVED THAT: Council is in receipt of correspondence from William Bradica, CAO, Thunder Bay District Social Services Administration Board regarding Township of Manitouwadge endorsement for the 2024 ROMA Delegation Position Papers; and further, THAT Council for the Township of Manitouwadge endorses the 2024 ROMA Delegation Position Papers from the Thunder Bay District Social Services Administration Board. Page 3 of 6

RESOLVED THAT: Council is in receipt of Administration Report ADM2024- 01 submitted by Florence MacLean, CAO regarding Cleaning Contract – Tender Award January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2025; and further, THAT Council approve the tender submitted by Clean Sweep for the two-year Cleaning Contract in the amount of $32,200 plus HST, per annum.

RESOLVED THAT: Council is in receipt of Administration Report TR2024-01 submitted by Aaron MacGregor, Deputy Treasurer regarding the 2024 User Fees Update – January 10th Revision; and further, THAT Council adopt the attached, revised 2024 User Fees Bylaw and Schedule of User Fees; and further, THAT Council approve the recommended water and sewer levy adjustments for 2023.

RESOLVED THAT: Council is in receipt of correspondence from Health Canada’s Environmental Health Program regarding Small Sensor Project – Seeking Site Locations in Northern Ontario; and further, THAT Council directs staff to work with Health Canada to participate in the Small Sensor Project; and further, THAT staff update Council on the status of the project with Health Canada at a later date.

Being a Bylaw to Appoint a Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, be read a first and second time. And Furthermore, be read a third time, passed and numbered as Bylaw No. 2024- 01.

Being a Bylaw to Appoint a Community Emergency Management Coordinator (CEMC) for the Township of Manitouwadge, be read a first and second time. And Furthermore, be read a third time, passed and numbered as Bylaw No. 2024- 02.

Being a Bylaw to Authorize Cost Recovery (Fees) with Respect to Fire Department Specific Response, be read a first and second time. And Furthermore, be read a third time, passed and numbered as Bylaw No. 2024- 03.

Being a Bylaw to Authorize the Execution of an Agreement with Fire Marque Inc., be read a first and second time. And Furthermore, be read a third time, passed and numbered as Bylaw No. 2024- 04.

Being a Bylaw to Establish 2024 Services and Charges, be read a first and second time. And Furthermore, be read a third time, passed and numbered as Bylaw No. 2024- 05.

Being a Bylaw to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council of the Township of Manitouwadge at its Regular meeting held on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, be read a first and second time. And Furthermore, be read a third time, passed and numbered as Bylaw No. 2024- 06.

RESOLVED THAT: the Regular Meeting adjourn at the hour of 7:23 p.m.