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 circulated.

RESOLVED THAT: the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held November 6, 2024 are adopted as circulated.

RESOLVED THAT: correspondence items 08-01 to 08-04 be received and filed. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT: agenda item(s) 08-01 be returned to Council under Business for the meeting of December 11, 2024.

RESOLVED THAT: the Minutes of the Meeting of the District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board held October 17, 2024, be accepted as received.

RESOLVED THAT: the Minutes of the Meeting of the Manitouwadge Public Library Board held March 6, 2024, April 17, 2024, June 17,2024 and September 23, 2024, be accepted as received.

RESOLVED THAT: Administration Report PW2024-04 submitted by Tyler Brewster, Director of Public Works regarding Contract Award for Water and Wastewater Operations and Management; and further, THAT Council approves the contract award for water and wastewater operations and management to the Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) for a five year period.

RESOLVED THAT: Administration Report FD2024-07 submitted by Ian Portigal, Fire Chief regarding Fire Department Monthly Report; and further, THAT Council receive the Fire Chief’s monthly report as presented.

RESOLVED THAT: Administration Report ADM2024-27 submitted by Joleen Keough, Clerk regarding 2025 Regular Council Meeting Schedule and Acting Mayor Schedule; and further, THAT Council accepts the 2025 Regular Council Meeting Schedule and Acting Mayor Schedule, as presented.

RESOLVED THAT: Administration Report TR2024-05 submitted by Aaron MacGregor, Treasurer regarding Vesting property into Municipal Ownership after a Failed Tax Sale; and further, THAT Council directs staff to vest, declare surplus, and refer to the Township Realtor for sale the property of 26 Neebig Avenue, following a failed sale by public tender for tax arrears.

RESOLVED THAT: Attendance at the 2025 Thunder Bay District Municipal League (TBDML) Annual General Meeting and Conference being held March 6th to March 7th, 2025 in Thunder Bay, Ontario. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT: the following Council and/or Staff members will attend:  Mayor Moffatt  Councillor Hudson  Councillor Keough  Councillor Kotyk  Councillor Ruff  CAO

RESOLVED THAT: Attendance at the 2025 Good Roads Conference being held March 30th to April 2nd, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT: the following Council and/or Staff members will attend:  Mayor Moffat  Councillor Keough  CAO

RESOLVED THAT: Attendance at the 2025 Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association (NOMA) Annual General Meeting and Conference being held April 23rd to April 25th, 2025 in Thunder Bay, Ontario. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT: the following Council and/or Staff members will attend:  Mayor Moffat  Councillor Keough  Councillor Kotyk  Councillor Ruff  CAO

RESOLVED THAT: Attendance at the 2025 Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Conference being held August 17th to August 20th, 2025 in Ottawa, Ontario. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT: the following Council and/or Staff members will attend:  Mayor Moffat  Councillor Ruff  CAO Page 5 of 8

WHEREAS Mr. Santa Claus (Herein referred to as “Santa”) delivers presents to many good children throughout the Township of Manitouwadge on the eve of December 24th into the early hours of December 25th, annually, and WHEREAS Santa’s services are deemed essential to the community wellbeing of the residents of Manitouwadge; and WHEREAS Santa has confirmed that he and Mrs. Claus along with all the elves are ready to make their gift deliveries to the good children living in Manitouwadge; and WHEREAS Santa’s sleigh has passed its annual inspection; all the Reindeer are fed and watered and Rudolph’s nose is shining bright; and WHEREAS Santa has spoken with Town Council, the CAO, all Department Heads and Staff to determine the best and safest routes to take for his annual deliveries; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Santa may enter the home of every child residing in the Township of Manitouwadge to deliver presents, provided that:  The child’s name is on Santa’s “nice” list; and  All children listen to their parents right up to December 24th; and  A plate of goodies for both Santa and the Reindeer is available in every home; and  All children are in the home and fast asleep when Santa arrives.

RESOLVED THAT: Council supports the resolution received from the Municipality of Wawa regarding the redistribution of the Land Transfer tax and GST; and further, THAT: Council directs the clerk to bring back a resolution of support for the Township of Manitouwadge, in January 2025.

Being a Bylaw to Appoint a Deputy Fire Chief, be read a first and second time. And Furthermore, be read a third time, passed and numbered as Bylaw No. 2024- 51.

Being a Bylaw to Appoint Members for the Committee of Adjustment 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- 52.

Being a Bylaw to Authorize the Temporary Borrowing of One Million ($1, 000,000) Dollars, be read a first and second time. And Furthermore, be read a third time, passed and numbered as Bylaw No. 2024- 53.

Page 7 of 8 Being a Bylaw to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council of the Township of Manitouwadge at its Regular meeting held on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, be read a first and second time. And Furthermore, be read a third time, passed and numbered as Bylaw No. 2024- 54.

RESOLVED THAT: the Regular Meeting adjourn at the hour of 7:32 p.m.