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 September 24, 2025, are adopted as circulated.

RESOLVED THAT: the Minutes of the Special Council Meeting held October 8, 2025, are adopted as circulated.

RESOLVED THAT: the Minutes of the Thunder Bay District Board of Health Meeting held September 17, 2025, be accepted as received.

RESOLVED THAT: the Minutes of the Meeting of the District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board held September 18, 2025, be accepted as received.

RESOLVED THAT: Council is in receipt of Administration Report TR2025-08 submitted by Aaron MacGregor, Treasurer regarding the Appointment of External Auditor for Fiscal Years 2023-2026; and further, THAT Council appoints Doane Grant Thornton LLP as municipal auditors for fiscal years 2023 through 2026

RESOLVED THAT: Council is in receipt of Administration Report FD2025-06 submitted by Tiffany Lidster, Deputy Fire Chief regarding the Fire Department Monthly Report - September 2025; and further, THAT Council receives the Deputy Fire Chief's monthly report as presented.

RESOLVED THAT: Council is in receipt of Administration Report CS2025-03 submitted by Trish Boileau, Director of Community Services regarding Pavilion Project - Request for Resolution of Support for NOHFC Funding Application (amended); and further, THAT Council provides a resolution of support for the funding application to the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) for the building of a pavilion (permanent cover) over the waterfront stage at Prospector Park; and further, Page 3 of 7 THAT Council commits to funding up to $31,250 as the Township's share of the project costs from the NWMO Community Wellbeing Reserve; and further, THAT Council commits to fund any cost overruns that may be incurred as part of the project.

RESOLVED THAT:the 2026 Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) Annual General Meeting and Conference is scheduled to be held on January 18th to January 20th, 2026, 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: Council is in receipt of correspondence from the Corporation of the Township of Larder Lake regarding a resolution of support for an extension of the certification deadline under Ontario Regulation 343/22; and further, THAT: Council supports the request for an extension of the certification deadline as outlined in the correspondence; and further, THAT: A copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), and the Corporation of the Township of Larder Lake.

WHEREAS October 19th to October 25th, 2025 is Local Government Week in Ontario, an opportunity to reflect on the vital services delivered by municipal Page 4 of 7 governments; and, WHEREAS municipal governments play a vital role in helping to define the character, priorities, physical make up, and quality of life of communities across Ontario; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT,I, Mayor Jim Moffat, on behalf of the Corporation of the Township of Manitouwadge, do hereby join with partners such as the Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario (AMCTO) in acknowledging and celebrating the work of local municipalities by proclaiming October 19th to October 25th, 2025 as ‘Local Government Week’ in the Township of Manitouwadge.

WHEREAS Small Business Week is a national event to pay tribute to the contributions that small businesses make to the Canadian Economy; and, WHEREAS we honour entrepreneurs who take a risk on an idea, choose to invest in our community, and create jobs for others; and, WHEREAS with over 430,000 small businesses operating within the Province of Ontario, small business is a vital contributor to the economic health and social wellbeing of our communities; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, I, Mayor Jim Moffat on behalf of the Corporation of the Township of Manitouwadge, do hereby proclaim October 19th to October 25th, 2025 as "Small Business Week" in the Township of Manitouwadge.

Being a Bylaw to Appoint a Municipal Auditor, be read a first and second time. And Furthermore, be read a third time, passed and numbered as Bylaw No. 2025- 41.

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.  Land Disposition

RESOLVED THAT:the meeting is hereby declared to be open to the public at 7:56 p.m.

Being a Bylaw to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council of the Township of Manitouwadge at its Regular meeting held on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, be read a first and second time. And Furthermore, be read a third time, passed and numbered as Bylaw No. 2025- 42.

RESOLVED THAT: the Regular Meeting adjourn at the hour of 7:57p.m.