Regular Council

RESOLVED THAT: the Regular Meeting commence at the hour of 7:04 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 Special Council Meeting held April 10, 2024 are adopted as circulated.

RESOLVED THAT: the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held April 10, 2024 are adopted as circulated.

RESOLVED THAT: correspondence items 08-01 to 08-07 be received and filed. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT: agenda item 08-04 be returned to Council under Business for the meeting of May 01, 2024.

RESOLVED THAT: the Minutes of Meetings of the Thunder Bay District Social Services Administration Board held March 21, 2024, be accepted as received.

Page 3 of 6 RESOLVED THAT:Council is in receipt of Administration Report ADM2024-14 submitted by Joleen Keough, Clerk/Deputy CAO, regarding Annual Accessibility Status Report; and further, THAT Council receives the 2023 Annual Accessibility Status Report, as presented.

RESOLVED THAT: Council is in receipt of Administration Report ADM2024-15, submitted by Joleen Keough, Clerk/Deputy CAO, regarding Request to Construct Garden Centre, Melanie's - Your Independent Grocer; and further, THAT Council approves the location of the temporary Garden Centre for Melanie's - Your Independent Grocer for a five-year planting season term (2024-2028).

RESOLVED THAT: The Town of Goderich’s resolution regarding a review of the Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Program financial assistance rates be received and endorsed.

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- 21.

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.  Staff Matters

RESOLVED THAT: the meeting is hereby declared to be open to the public at 7:36 p.m.

Being a Bylaw to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council of the Township of Manitouwadge at its Regular meeting held on Wednesday, May 01, 2024, be read a first and second time. And Furthermore, be read a third time, passed and numbered as Bylaw No. 2024- 22.

RESOLVED THAT: the Regular Meeting adjourn at the hour of 7:37 p.m.