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 August 15, 2024 are adopted as circulated.

RESOLVED THAT: the Minutes of the Special Council Meeting held August 15, 2024 are adopted as circulated.

RESOLVED THAT: correspondence items 08-01 to 08-02 be received and filed. Page 2 of 7 AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT: agenda item(s) 08-02 be returned to Council under Business for the meeting of September 11, 2024.

RESOLVED THAT: Council is in receipt of administration report ADM2024-20 submitted by Joleen Keough, Clerk/Deputy CAO regarding Manitouwadge Cemetery Advisory Committee 2024-2026 Work Plan; and further, THAT Council approves the 2024-2026 Work Plan for the Manitouwadge Cemetery Advisory Committee.

RESOLVED THAT:Council is in receipt of administration report ADM2024-21 submitted by Katie Law, Executive Assistant regarding Joint Health and Safety Committee – Committee Appointment; and further, THAT Council appoints Tyler Brewster, Director of Public Works, as the Management Representative for the Township of Manitouwadge Joint Health and Safety Committee.

WHEREAS by the virtue of the Franco-Ontarian Day Act, which was legislated on April 26, 2010, it is declared that September 25th of each year be recognized as Franco-Ontarian Day throughout the Province of Ontario; and, WHEREAS September 25th is the anniversary of the first raising of the Franco- Ontarian flag and it represents over 400 years of French presence in Ontario; and, WHEREAS there are more than 745,000 Francophones in Ontario, the largest Francophone community outside of Quebec; and, WHEREAS Franco-Ontarian Day has become an annual occasion to celebrate the Francophone community; NOW THEREFORE, I, Jim Moffat, by virtue of the power vested in me as Mayor of the Township of Manitouwadge, do hereby proclaim September 25th of each year as FRANCO-ONTARIAN DAY and join the Francophone Community of Manitouwadge in celebrating its exceptional contribution to Ontario's growth and prosperity.

RESOLVED THAT: Council is in receipt of administration report FD2024-04 submitted by Ian Portigal, Fire Chief regarding Fire Department Monthy Report – August 31, 2024; and further, THAT Council receives the Fire Chief’s report as presented.

RESOLVED THAT: Council is in receipt of Correspondence from Greg Vallance, Manager Eastern Campuses - Confederation College, regarding Urgent Support for the "Driving Opportunities: Empowering Workforce Readiness and Economic Growth in Northern Ontario" Initiative Opportunities; and further, THAT Council directs staff to send a letter on behalf of Mayor and Council to the Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development in support of Confederation College’s “Driving Opportunities: Empowering Workforce Readiness and Economic Growth in Northern Ontario” initiative.

Being a Bylaw to Authorize the Signing of the Municipal Funding Agreement for the Transfer of Funds Under the Canada Community-Building Fund, be read a first and second time. And Furthermore, be read a third time, passed and numbered asBylaw No. 2024- 41.

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 5 of 7 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 or local board employees.  Board and Committee Appointments

RESOLVED THAT: the meeting is hereby declared to be open to the public at 7:33 p.m.

RESOLVED THAT: Council appoints the following member to the Manitouwadge Public Library Board:  Tonilynn Ruff

RESOLVED THAT: Council appoints the following member to the Manitouwadge Recreation Trails Advisory Committee:  Ryden Tucker

Being a Bylaw to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council of the Township of Manitouwadge at its Regular meeting held on Wednesday, September 11, be read a first and second time. And Furthermore, be read a third time, passed and numbered as Bylaw No. 2024- 42.

RESOLVED THAT: the Regular Meeting adjourn at the hour of 7:34 p.m.