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 Métis peoples in our region, specifically, and show respect to them today.

RESOLVED THAT: the agenda be approved as circulated.

RESOLVED THAT: the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held March 6, 2024, are adopted as circulated.

RESOLVED THAT: correspondence item 08-01 to 08-02 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 March 20, 2024.

RESOLVED THAT:Council is in receipt of Administration Report ADM2024- 08 submitted by Joleen Keough, Clerk/Deputy CAO, regarding Amendment to the 2024 Regular Council Meeting; and further, THAT Council approves the 2024 Regular Council Meeting Schedule, as amended.

WHEREAS, World Autism Day will be recognized on April 2, 2024, in Canada thanks to Liberal Senator Jim Munson’s Bill S-206, An Act Respecting World Autism Day; and, WHEREAS, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) affects more than 135,000 Ontarians. Autism Spectrum Disorder is now recognized as the most common neurological disorder affecting 1 in every 66 children, as well as their friends, family and community; and, WHEREAS, ASD is a spectrum disorder, which means it not only manifests itself differently in every individual in whom it appears, but its characteristics will change over the life of each individual as well. A child with ASD will become an adult with ASD; and, WHEREAS, Autism Ontario (formerly Autism Society Ontario) is the leading source of information and referral on autism and one of the largest collective voices representing the autism community. Since 1973, Autism Ontario has been providing support, information and opportunities for thousands of families across the province; and, WHEREAS, Autism Ontario is dedicated to increasing public awareness about autism and the day-to-day issues faced by individuals with autism, their families, and the professionals with whom they interact. The association and its chapters share common goals of providing information and education, supporting research, and advocating for programs and services for the autism community; and, WHEREAS, appropriate support, accommodation and acceptance of this neurological variation allow those on t

RESOLVED THAT: Council is in receipt of correspondence from the Town of Lincoln requesting Council endorsement for support of Bill C-310 and Amendments to Subsections 118.06(2) and 118.07(2) of the Income Tax Act (Tax Credit for Volunteer Firefighters). AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT: Council endorse the Town of Lincoln's resolution regarding Support of Bill C-310 and Amendments to Subsections 118.06(2) and 118.07(2) of the Income Tax Act (Tax Credit for Volunteer Firefighters).

RESOLVED THAT: the meeting is hereby declared to be open to the public at 8:46 pm

RESOLVED THAT: Council appoints the following members to the Page 5 of 6 Manitouwadge Anniversary Committee:  Manitouwadge Historical and Archival Society: Gail Isaacs  Manitouwadge Public Library: Tammy Langevin  Community Members (6): o Becky Bourgeois o Ghislaine Moysey o Katie Law o Marla Piche o Reene Warren o Serafina Orcoyen  Council Representative: Kathy Hudson

Being a Bylaw to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council of the Township of Manitouwadge at its Regular meeting held on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, be read a first and second time. And Furthermore, be read a third time, passed and numbered as Bylaw No. 2024- 14.

RESOLVED THAT: the Regular Meeting adjourn at the hour of 8:48 p.m.