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 Regular Council Meeting held March 20, 2024 are adopted as circulated.

RESOLVED THAT: the Minutes of the Special Council Meeting held April 4, 2024 are adopted as circulated.

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

Page 2 of 8 RESOLVED THAT: the Minutes of Meetings of the Thunder Bay District Social Services Administration Board held February 24, 2024, be accepted as received.

RESOLVED THAT: the Minutes of Meetings of the Manitouwadge Public Library Board held November 6, 2023 and January 24, 2024, be accepted as received.

RESOLVED THAT: Council is in receipt of Administration Report ENF2024-02, submitted by Marcel DeMars, Manager of Bylaw and Airport Services, regarding Declare Equipment Surplus; and further, THAT Council declares the following personal watercraft and trailer as surplus:  1995 White 5I 750 Polaris, Serial Marker 55E23742, and trailer.

RESOLVED THAT: Council is in receipt of Administration Report ADM2024-10, submitted by Joleen Keough, Clerk/Deputy CAO, regarding Civil Marriage Solemnization Services; and further, THAT Council approves the amended Bylaw to authorize the delivery of marriage solemnization services through the Office of the Clerk for the Corporation of the Township of Manitouwadge.

RESOLVED THAT: Council is in receipt of Administration Report ADM2024-11, submitted by Joleen Keough, Clerk/Deputy CAO, regarding 2023 Remuneration and Expenses Paid to Members of Council; and further, THAT Council receives Administration Report ADM2024-11 regarding the 2023 Remuneration and Expenses Paid to Members of Council, for information purposes; and further, THAT the 2023 Remuneration and Expenses paid to Members of Council be posted to the Township's website.

RESOLVED THAT: Council is in receipt of Administration Report ADM2024-12, submitted by Katie Law, Executive Assistant, regarding Joint Health and Safety Committee – Committee Appointment; and further, THAT Council appoints the following staff member to the Joint Health and Safety Committee:  Mike Scapinello – Union Representative.

RESOLVED THAT: Council is in receipt of Administration Report PW2024-03, submitted by Tyler Brewster, Director of Public Works, regarding Water and Wastewater Service Contract; and further, THAT Council directs staff to: ☐ Option 1 - Tender out the water and wastewater services contract. ☒ Option 2 - Negotiate the renewal of the current water and wastewater services contract with the Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) for an additional seven years and bring the negotiated contract back to Council for review and consideration before the end of July 2024. Page 4 of 8

RESOLVED THAT: Council is in receipt of Administration Report TR2024-03, submitted by Aaron MacGregor, Deputy Treasurer, regarding Tax Arrears Report and Arrears Registration Recommendations; and further, THAT Council authorizes Administration to register tax arrears certificates for the recommended properties if Administration deems such action appropriate for collection of tax arrears.

RESOLVED THAT: Council is in receipt of Administration Report ADM2024-13, submitted by Florence MacLean, CAO, regarding Manitouwadge Public Library – Satellite Office; and further, THAT Council supports the opening of a satellite office for the Manitouwadge Public Library; and further, THAT Council gives pre-budget approval for the costs to operate the satellite location for 12 months.

Being a Bylaw to Authorize the Delivery of Marriage Solemnization Services through the Office of the Clerk for the Corporation of the Township of Manitouwadge, be read a first and second time. And Furthermore, be read a third time, passed and numbered asBylaw No. 2024- 17.

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)(b): personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal and local board employees.  Divisional Court Update 02 Section 239(2)(f): advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; and, 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 Wireless

RESOLVED THAT: the meeting is hereby declared to be open to the public at 8:03p.m.

Being a Bylaw to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council of the Township of Manitouwadge at its Regular meeting held on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, be read a first and second time. And Furthermore, be read a third time, passed and numbered as Bylaw No. 2024- 20.

RESOLVED THAT: the Regular Meeting adjourn at the hour of 8:05p.m.