Regular Council

RESOLVED THAT: the Regular Meeting commence at the hour of 7:00p.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 amended as circulated.

RESOLVED THAT: Council has been provided with a presentation from Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) regarding MPAC 101; and further, THAT Council thanks Sharla Knapton for her presentation.

RESOLVED THAT: the Minutes of the Special Committee of Adjustment Meeting held April 9, 2025, are adopted as circulated.

RESOLVED THAT: the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held April 9, 2025, are adopted as circulated.

RESOLVED THAT: correspondence item 08-01 - 08-02 be received and filed.

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

RESOLVED THAT: Council is in receipt of Administration Report TR2025-02 submitted by Aaron MacGregor, Treasurer regarding Property Tax Rebates for Charities and Non-Profit Organizations; and further, THAT Council approves a rebate percentage of 100% for the “eligible non-profit groups” which includes the Manitouwadge Archival and Historical Society; and further, Page 3 of 7 THAT Council adopts the attached Property Tax Rebate for Eligible Charities and Non-Profit Organizations By-Law.

RESOLVED THAT: Council is in receipt of Administration Report ADM2025-07 submitted by Florence MacLean, CAO regarding Real Estate Services - Contract award; and further, THAT Council awards the contract for Real Estate Services jointly to Aja Keough and Laryn Bartley of Re/max Generations Reality for a two-year period, effective May 8,2025.

RESOLVED THAT: Council is in receipt of Administration Report ADM2025-08 submitted by Chelsea Keough, Executive Assistant regarding Joint Health and Safety Committee – Committee Appointment; and further, THAT Council appoints Cindy Fairbrother – Non-Union Staff Representative, to the Joint Health and Safety Committee.

RESOLVED THAT: Council requests delegation(s) with the following Minister(s) at the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) 2025 Conference:  Minister of Sport  Minister of Transportation  Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry Page 4 of 7

Being a Bylaw to Appoint a Chief Administrative Officer, be read a first and second time. And Furthermore, be read a third time, passed and numbered as Bylaw No. 2025- 18.

Being a Bylaw to Appoint a Community Emergency Management Coordinator (CEMC) 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. 2025- 19.

Being a Bylaw to Provide for Property Tax Rebates for Eligible Charities and Non- Profit Organizations, be read a first and second time. And Furthermore, be read a third time, passed and numbered as Bylaw No. 2025- 20.

WHEREAS Section 239(4) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25 Page 5 of 7 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)(f): advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.  Legal Matters

RESOLVED THAT:the meeting is hereby declared to be open to the public at 8:17 p.m.

Being a Bylaw to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council of the Township of Manitouwadge at its Regular meeting held on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, be read a first and second time. And Furthermore, be read a third time, passed and numbered as Bylaw No. 2025- 21.

RESOLVED THAT: the Regular Meeting adjourn at the hour of 8:18 p.m.