Regular Council

RESOLVED THAT: the Regular Meeting commence at the hour of 7:03 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 Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held November 27, 2025, are adopted as circulated.

RESOLVED THAT: Council is in receipt ofAdministration Report FD2025-08 submitted by Tiffany Lidster, Deputy Fire Chief regarding the Fire Department Monthly Report – November 2025; and further, THATCouncil receives the Deputy Fire Chief’s monthly report as presented.

RESOLVED THAT: Council is in receipt ofAdministration Report ADM2025-14 submitted by Chelsea Keough, Executive Assistant regarding the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing – Application for Consent; and further, THATCouncil recommends consent be given and authorize staff to proceed with the consent and provide notice to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing.

RESOLVED THAT: Council is in receipt ofAdministration Report ADM2025-15 submitted by Joleen Keough, CAO/Clerk regarding the Declaration of Council Vacancy and Selection of Procedure to Fill the Vacancy; and further, THAT Council hereby declares the seat of one (1) Councillor to be vacant pursuant to the Municipal Act, 2001; and further, THAT Council approves the following method under the Council Vacancy Policy, to select a Candidate to fill the vacancy: __ Appointment of Previous Election Candidate X Open Call for Applications for Appointment __ By-election

RESOLVED THAT: Council is in receipt ofAdministration Report ENF2025-02 submitted by Marcel DeMars, Manager of Bylaw and Airport Services regarding the appointment of James Ray as Property Standards Officer and Inspector for the Corporation of the Township of Manitouwadge; and further, THAT Council appoints James Ray Property Standards Officer for The Corporation of the Township of Manitouwadge, and to appoint James Ray Inspector for the purpose of enforcing the prescribed maintenance standards contained in Ontario Regulation 517/06 under the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006, S.O. 2006, c.17. for the Township of Manitouwadge.

RESOLVED THAT: Council is in receipt ofAdministration Report ENF2025-03 submitted by Marcel DeMars, Manager of Bylaw and Airport Services regarding the appointment of Marcel DeMars and James Ray as Weed Inspectors for the Corporation of the Township of Manitouwadge; and further, THAT Council appoints Marcel DeMars and James Ray as Weed Inspectors for the Corporation of the Township of Manitouwadge.

RESOLVED THAT:Council is in receipt ofCorrespondence from The District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board (TBDSSAB) regarding the Endorsement of The District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board's 2026 ROMA Conference Briefing Package; and further, THAT Council for the Township of Manitouwadge endorses The District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board’s (TBDSSAB) 2026 ROMA Conference Briefing Package.

RESOLVED THAT: The 2026 Thunder Bay District Municipal League (TBDML) Annual General Meeting and Conference is scheduled to be held March 5th to March 6th, 2026, in Nipigon, Ontario; and further, THAT the following Council and/or Staff members will attend:  Mayor Moffat  Councillor Hudson  Councillor Kotyk  Councillor Ruff  Joleen Keough, CAO  1 Councillor

RESOLVED THAT: The 2026 Good Roads Conference is scheduled to be held March 29th to April 1st, 2026, in Toronto, Ontario; and further, THAT the following Council and/or Staff members will attend:  Mayor Moffat  1 Council Member  Director of Public Works

RESOLVED THAT: The 2026 Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association (NOMA) Annual General Meeting and Conference is scheduled to be held April 22nd to April 25th, 2026, in Thunder Bay, Ontario; and further, THAT the following Council and/or Staff members will attend:  Mayor Moffat  Councillor Hudson  Councillor Kotyk  Councillor Ruff  Joleen Keough, CAO  1 Councillor

RESOLVED THAT: The 2026 Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Conference is scheduled to be held August 16th to August 19th, 2026, in Ottawa, Ontario; and further, THAT the following Council and/or Staff members will attend:  Mayor Moffat  Joleen Keough, CAO  Councillor Ruff

WHEREAS Mr. Santa Claus (Herein referred to as “Santa”) delivers presents to many good children throughout the Township of Manitouwadge on the eve of December 24th into the early hours of December 25th, annually, and WHEREAS Santa’s services are deemed essential to the community wellbeing of the residents of Manitouwadge; and WHEREAS Santa has confirmed that he and Mrs. Claus along with all the elves are ready to make their gift deliveries to the good children living in Manitouwadge; and WHEREAS Santa’s sleigh has passed its annual inspection; all the Reindeer are fed and watered and Rudolph’s nose is shining bright; and WHEREAS Santa has spoken with Town Council, the CAO, all Department Heads and Staff to determine the best and safest routes to take for his annual deliveries; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Santa may enter the home of every child residing in the Township of Manitouwadge to deliver presents, provided that:  The child’s name is on Santa’s “nice” list; and  All children listen to their parents right up to December 24th; and  A plate of goodies for both Santa and the Reindeer is available in every home; and  All children are in the home and fast asleep when Santa arrives.

Being a Bylaw to Authorize the Temporary Borrowing of One Million ($1,000,000.00) Dollars, be read a first and second time. And Furthermore, be read a third time, passed and numbered as Bylaw No. 2025- 52.

Being a Bylaw to Appoint a Property Standards Officer, James Ray, be read a first and second time. And Furthermore, be read a third time, passed and numbered as Bylaw No. 2025- 53.

Being a Bylaw to Appoint an Inspector for the purpose of enforcing the prescribed maintenance standards contained in Ontario Regulation 517/06 under the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006, S.O. 2006, c.17, James Ray, be read a first and second time. And Furthermore, be read a third time, passed and numbered as Bylaw No. 2025- 54.

Being a Bylaw to Appoint a Weed Inspector for the Corporation of 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- 55.

Being a Bylaw to Appoint a Weed Inspector for the Corporation of 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- 56.

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.  Staff Matters

RESOLVED THAT:the meeting is hereby declared to be open to the public at 8:03 p.m.

Being a Bylaw to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council of the Township of Manitouwadge at its Regular meeting held on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, be read a first and second time. And Furthermore, be read a third time, passed and numbered as Bylaw No. 2025- 57.

RESOLVED THAT: the Regular Meeting adjourn at the hour of 8:04 p.m.