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 amended.

RESOLVED THAT: the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held October 23, 2024 are adopted as circulated.

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

RESOLVED THAT: Council is in receipt of Administration Report CS2024-02 submitted by Trish Boileau, Director of Community Services regarding Revise the Manitouwadge Anniversary Committee Terms of Reference to be the Rendezvous Days Committee; and further, THAT Council approves to amend the Terms of Reference for the Manitouwadge Anniversary Committee (a Committee of Council) to focus on organizing an annual celebration of Manitouwadge in the form of ‘Rendezvous Days’’; and further, THAT Council approves the allocation of an annual budget of $15,000 from the Township to support the Rendezvous Days Committee and events.

RESOLVED THAT: Council is in receipt of Administration Report PW2024-03 submitted by Tyler Brewster, Director of Public Works regarding Request for Funding to Rebuild Engine of the 826F Compactor; and further, THAT Council approves the request for $61,000 to proceed with rebuilding the engine of the 826F Compactor; and further, THAT Council approves that the costs to make the repair to the Compactor be transferred to the Public Works operating budget from the Equipment Reserve Fund.

RESOLVED THAT: Council requests delegation(s) with the following Minister(s) at the 2025 Rural Ontario Municipal Association AGM and Conference:  Minister of Transportation  Minister of Health  Minister of Sport

Being a Bylaw to Establish the Manitouwadge Rendezvous Days Committee, be read a first and second time. And Furthermore, be read a third time, passed and numbered as Bylaw No. 2024- 47.

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 sections: 01Section 239(2)(b): personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees. • CAO Recruitment 02Section 239(2)(b): personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees. • Cleaning Contract

RESOLVED THAT: the meeting is hereby declared to be open to the public at 8:36 p.m.

RESOLVED THAT: Council directs the CAO to immediately post a temporary Full- Time position to clean all municipal facilities.

Being a Bylaw to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council of the Township of Manitouwadge at its Regular meeting held on Wednesday, November 6, be read a first and second time. And Furthermore, be read a third time, passed and numbered as Bylaw No. 2024- 48.

RESOLVED THAT: the Regular Meeting adjourn at the hour of 8:37 p.m.