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 Regular Council Meeting held March 26, 2025, are adopted as circulated.

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

RESOLVED THAT: the Minutes of the Meeting of the Manitouwadge Public Library Board held February 24, 2025, be accepted as received.

WHEREAS, Millions of Canadians give their time through formal or informal types of volunteering; and, WHEREAS, The Township of Manitouwadge's volunteers are individuals, families, workers, retirees, community members of all ages and backgrounds; and, WHEREAS, Volunteers provide mentorship to our children, support those feeling isolated, beautify our green spaces, fundraise for our charitable organizations; and assist in supporting families, friends, neighbours, and strangers within our community; and, WHEREAS, The collective result of the work done by volunteers, who not only participate in various committees and boards appointed by Council, but also contribute to our community to better the lives of people in our Town making Manitouwadge a beautiful place to live, work and play, and a more desirable place to live; NOW THEREFORE, I, Mayor Jim Moffat, on behalf of Manitouwadge Council. DO HEREBY PROCLAIM April 27 to May 3, 2025 as “National Volunteer Recognition Week” in the Township of Manitouwadge, and urge my fellow colleagues and citizens of Manitouwadge to recognize the crucial role played by volunteers in our community.

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, Page 3 of 5 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)(b): personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees.  CAO Recruitment 2. Section 239(2)(b): personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees.  Manitouwadge Recreation Trails Advisory Committee Member Appointment - One (1) Community Member Vacancy

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 Recreation Trails Advisory Committee:  Jocelyn Bourgoin

Being a Bylaw to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council of the Township of Manitouwadge at its Regular meeting held on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, be read a first and second time. Page 4 of 5 And Furthermore, be read a third time, passed and numbered as Bylaw No. 2025- 16.

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