Regular Council

RESOLVED THAT: the Regular Meeting commence at the hour of 7:01 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 December 11, 2024, are adopted as circulated.

RESOLVED THAT: the Minutes of the Special Council meeting held December 22, 2024 are adopted as circulated.

RESOLVED THAT: correspondence items 08-01 to 08-06 be received and filed. Page 2 of 10 AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT: agenda item(s) 08-04 be returned to Council under Business for the meeting of February 12, 2025.

RESOLVED THAT: the Minutes of the Meeting of the Thunder Bay District Municipal League meeting held August 21, 2024 be accepted as received.

RESOLVED THAT: the Minutes of the Meeting of the Manitouwadge Public Library Board held October 21, 2024 be accepted as received.

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

RESOLVED THAT: the Minutes of the Meeting of the Thunder Bay District Health Unit meeting held December 18, 2024 be accepted as received.

Page 3 of 10 RESOLVED THAT: the minutes of the Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board held December 19, 2024 be accepted as received.

RESOLVED THAT: Administration Report AIR2025-01 submitted by Marcel DeMars, Manager of Bylaw and Airport Services regarding Manitouwadge Municipal Airport Report; and further, THAT Council receives the Manager of Bylaw Enforcement and Airport Services, Municipal Airport report for the period of January 1st to December 3rd, 2024,as presented.

RESOLVED THAT: Administration Report AIR2025-02 submitted by Marcel DeMars, Manager of Bylaw and Airport Services regarding Remote Automated Weather Observation System (AWOS) Preventive Maintenance 2025-2029 Contract; and further, THAT Council approves the proposed five year maintenance contract with Campbell Scientific for the annual mandated Automated Weather Observation System (AWOS) maintenance.

RESOLVED THAT: Administration Report ENF2025-01 submitted by Marcel DeMars, Manager of Bylaw and Airport Services regarding Compliance Summary Report; and further, Page 4 of 10 THAT Council receives the Bylaw Enforcement Manager's Compliance Summary Report as presented.

RESOLVED THAT: Administration Report FD2025-01 submitted by Ian Portigal, Fire Chief regarding the 2024-2025 Fire Protection Grant Allocations; and further, THAT Council authorizes the Mayor and CAO to sign the Transfer Payment Agreement with the Office of the Fire Marshal.

RESOLVED THAT: Administration Report FD2025-02 submitted by Ian Portigal, Fire Chief regarding Fire Department Annual Report; and further, THAT Council receives the Fire Chief’s annual report as presented.

RESOLVED THAT: Administration Report ADM2025-01 submitted by Florence MacLean, CAO regarding 2025 Mileage Rate - Amending Personnel Policy 2021- 47, Travel Expenses; and amending Bylaw 2023-05, Council Travel; and further, THAT Council approves the 2025 mileage rate and amendments to Personnel Policy 2021-47, Travel Expenses; and Bylaw 2023-05, Council Travel Policy.

WHEREAS municipalities face growing infrastructure needs, including roads, Page 5 of 10 bridges, public transit, water systems, and other critical services, which are essential to community well-being and economic development; and, WHEREAS the current sources of municipal revenue, including property taxes and user fees, are insufficient to meet these increasing demands for infrastructure investment; and, WHEREAS the Province of Ontario currently collects the Land Transfer Tax (LTT) on property transactions in municipalities across the province, generating significant revenue that is not directly shared with municipalities; and, WHEREAS the Federal Government collects the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on property transactions, a portion of which could be directed to municipalities to address local infrastructure needs; and, WHEREAS redistributing a portion of the Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST to municipalities would provide a predictable and sustainable source of funding for local infrastructure projects without creating a new tax burden on residents or homebuyers; and, WHEREAS a redistribution of a portion of the existing Land Transfer Tax and GST would allow municipalities to better plan and invest in long-term infrastructure initiatives, supporting local economic growth and improving the quality of life for residents; and, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Township of Manitouwadge formally requests the Provincial Government to consider redistributing a

RESOLVED THAT: Council requests delegation(s) with the following Minister(s) at the 2025 Ontario Good Roads Association Conference: Ministry of Transportation Ministry of Infrastructure Ministry of Economic Development

RESOLVED THAT: Council is in receipt of Correspondence from The Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association regarding the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for the household BlueBox program; and further, THAT under Ontario Regulation 391/21: Blue Box, producers are fully accountable and financially responsible for their products and packaging once they reach their end of life and are disposed of, for ‘eligible’ sources only; and further, THAT ‘ineligible’ sources which producers are not responsible for including businesses, places of worship, daycares, campgrounds, public-facing and internal areas of municipal-owned buildings and not-for-profit organizations, such as shelters and food banks; and further, THAT should a municipality continue to provide services to the ‘ineligible’ sources, the municipality will be required to oversee the collection, transportation, and processing of the recycling, assuming 100% of the costs; and further, THAT these costs will further burden the municipalities’ finances and potentially take resources away from vital infrastructure projects. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Township of Manitouwadge hereby requests that the province amend Ontario Regulation 391/21: Blue Box so that producers are responsible for the end-of-life management of recycling products from all sources; and further, THAT this resolution be forwarded to the Honourable Andrea Khanjin, Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, AMO, ROMA and FONO

Being a Bylaw to Enter into an Agreement with HIS MAJESTY THE KING IN RIGHT OF ONTARIO, as represented by the Office of the Fire Marshall for the Fire Protection Grant- Transfer Payment Agreementbe read a first and second time. And Furthermore,be read a third time, passed and numbered asBylaw No. 2025-02.

Being a Bylaw to Amend Bylaw 2023-18, Being a Bylaw to Establish and Regulate the Fire Department be read a first and second time. And Furthermore, be read a third time, passed and numbered asBylaw No. 2025- 03.

Being a Bylaw to Amend Bylaw 93-13, Being a Bylaw to Establish and Regulate the Fire Department be read a first and second time. And Furthermore, be read a third time, passed and numbered asBylaw No. 2025- 04.

Being a Bylaw to Amend Bylaw 2023-05, Being a Bylaw to Provide for Travel Policies and the Payment of Expenses for Members of Council of the Municipality be read a first and second time. And Furthermore,be read a third time, passed and numbered asBylaw No. 2025- 05.

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: Section 239(2)(b): personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees.  Staffing - CAO Recruitment

RESOLVED THAT:the meeting is hereby declared to be open to the public at 7:52 p.m.

Being a Bylaw to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council of the Township of Manitouwadge at its Regular meeting held on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, be read a first and second time. And Furthermore, be read a third time, passed and numbered as Bylaw No. 2025- 06.

RESOLVED THAT: the Regular Meeting adjourn at the hour of 7:53 p.m.