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. Ayes: Mayor Jim Moffat, Councillor Kathy Hudson, Councillor Braden Kotyk, and Councillor Tonilynn Ruff

RESOLVED THAT: the agenda be approved as amended.

RESOLVED THAT: the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held June 5, 2024 are adopted as circulated. Ayes: Mayor Jim Moffat, Councillor Kathy Hudson, Councillor Braden Kotyk, and Councillor Tonilynn Ruff

RESOLVED THAT: the Minutes of the Special Council Meeting held June 11, 2024 are adopted as circulated. Ayes: Mayor Jim Moffat, Councillor Kathy Hudson, Councillor Braden Kotyk, and Councillor Tonilynn Ruff

RESOLVED THAT: correspondence items 08-01 to 08-02 be received and filed. Ayes: Mayor Jim Moffat, Councillor Kathy Hudson, Councillor Braden Kotyk, and Councillor Tonilynn Ruff

RESOLVED THAT: the Minutes of Meeting of the Thunder Bay District Board of Health held May 15, 2024, be accepted as received. Ayes: Mayor Jim Moffat, Councillor Kathy Hudson, Councillor Braden Kotyk, and Councillor Tonilynn Ruff

RESOLVED THAT:Council is in receipt of Administration Report PW2024-04 submitted by Tyler Brewster, Director of Public Works, regarding Ohsweken Road Paving Infrastructure Upgrade - Pre Budget Approval; and further, THAT Council approves to sole-source the Ohsweken Road paving project to Provost Contracting Ltd.; and further, THAT Council gives pre-budget approval in the amount of $919,069.49 to be funded from the 2024 allocations provided by the federal and provincial governments for infrastructure upgrades. Page 3 of 6 Ayes: Mayor Jim Moffat, Councillor Kathy Hudson, Councillor Braden Kotyk, and Councillor Tonilynn Ruff

RESOLVED THAT: Council is in receipt of Administration Report ADM2024-17 submitted by Florence MacLean, CAO, regarding Manitouwadge Anniversary Committee -- 2024 Operating and Capital Budget, Pre-Budget Approval; and further, THAT Council supports pre-budget approval for the proposed 2024 Operating and Capital Budget requests for the Manitouwadge Anniversary Committee in the amount of $40,660; and further, THAT the funds for the 2024 Operating and Capital requests be transferred from the Community Wellbeing Reserve Fund. Ayes: Mayor Jim Moffat, Councillor Kathy Hudson, Councillor Braden Kotyk, and Councillor Tonilynn Ruff

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 Page 4 of 6 public as the subject matter being discussed falls under the following section: 01 Section 239(2)(c): a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board.  Offer to Purchase 02 Section 239(2)(b): personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees.  Recognition Award Ayes: Mayor Jim Moffat, Councillor Kathy Hudson, Councillor Braden Kotyk, and Councillor Tonilynn Ruff

RESOLVED THAT: the meeting is hereby declared to be open to the public at 7:55 p.m. Ayes: Mayor Jim Moffat, Councillor Kathy Hudson, Councillor Braden Kotyk, and Councillor Tonilynn Ruff

RESOLVED THAT: Council supports the Recognition Award, as discussed in Closed Session. Ayes: Mayor Jim Moffat, Councillor Kathy Hudson, Councillor Braden Kotyk, and Councillor Tonilynn Ruff

Being a Bylaw to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council of the Township of Manitouwadge at its Regular meeting held on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, be read a first and second time. And Furthermore, be read a third time, passed and numbered as Bylaw No. 2024- Page 5 of 6 28. Ayes: Mayor Jim Moffat, Councillor Kathy Hudson, Councillor Braden Kotyk, and Councillor Tonilynn Ruff

RESOLVED THAT: the Regular Meeting adjourn at the hour of 7:57 p.m. Ayes: Mayor Jim Moffat, Councillor Kathy Hudson, Councillor Braden Kotyk, and Councillor Tonilynn Ruff