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 circulated.

RESOLVED THAT: the Minutes of the Special Council Meeting held March 10, 2025, are adopted as circulated.

RESOLVED THAT: the Minutes of the Special Council Meeting held March 12, 2025, are adopted as circulated.

RESOLVED THAT: the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held March 12, 2025, are adopted as circulated.

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

RESOLVED THAT: the Minutes of the Meeting of the Thunder Bay District Board of Health held February 19, 2025, be accepted as received.

RESOLVED THAT: Council is in receipt of Administration Report FD2025-03 submitted by Ian Portigal, Fire Chief regarding the Fire Department Operating Guideline NO:1004, Firefighter Compensation; and further, THAT Council approves the Fire Department Standard Operating Guideline No: 1004, Firefighter Compensation; and further, THAT Council approves the paid hourly rate of $19.50 per hour for members of the Manitouwadge Fire Department.

RESOLVED THAT: Council is in receipt ofAdministration Report CS2025-01 Page 3 of 7 submitted by Brad Law, Ski and Trails Supervisor regarding the Manitouwadge Recreational Trails Advisory Committee 2024 Progress Update/2025 Work Plan; and further, THAT Council accepts the Manitouwadge Recreational Trails Advisory Committee 2024 Progress Update, and 2025 Work Plan as presented.

RESOLVED THAT: Council is in receipt of Administration Report PW2025-01 submitted by Tyler Brewster, Director of Public Works regarding the Rental of a Rubber Tire Excavator; and further, THAT Council gives pre-budget approval in the amount of $64,290 for the six-month rental of a rubber tire excavator to complete the 2025 ditching maintenance program.

RESOLVED THAT: Council is in receipt of Administration Report ADM2025-03 submitted by Joleen Keough, Clerk/Deputy CAO regarding 2024 Remuneration and Expenses Paid to Members of Council; and further, THAT Council receives Administration Report ADM2025-03 regarding the 2024 Remuneration and Expenses Paid to Members of Council, for information purposes; and further, THAT the 2024 Remuneration and Expenses paid to Members of Council be posted to the Township's website.

RESOLVED THAT: Council is in receiptof Administration Report ADM2025-04 submitted by Florence MacLean CAO regarding updating Personnel Policies 2021- Page 4 of 7 24, Bereavement Leave and 2021-46, Relocation Expenses; and further, THAT Council approves the changes proposed to Personnel Policy 2021-24, Bereavement Leave; and further, THAT Council approves the changes proposed to Personnel Policy 2021-46, Relocation Expenses.

RESOLVED THAT: Council was in receipt of correspondence from Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg regarding request for representatives to join an Ad Hoc Committee; and further, THAT Council appoints Mayor Jim Moffat as a representative to join Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg Ad Hoc Committee.

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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: 1. Section 239(2)(c): a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board;  Disposition of land 2. 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 8:38 p.m.

Being a Bylaw to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council of the Township of Manitouwadge at its Regular meeting held on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, be read a first and second time. And Furthermore, be read a third time, passed and numbered as Bylaw No. 2025- 14.

RESOLVED THAT: the Regular Meeting adjourn at the hour of 8:39 p.m.