Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (8 motions)
8 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
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.
Moved by Councillor Braden Kotyk, seconded by Councillor Dave Arola
Carried
RESOLVED THAT: the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held December 9, 2025, are adopted as circulated.
Moved by Councillor Kathy Hudson, seconded by Councillor Tonilynn Ruff
Carried
RESOLVED THAT: correspondence item 08-01 be received and filed.
Moved by Councillor Braden Kotyk, seconded by Councillor Dave Arola
Carried
RESOLVED THAT: Council is in receipt ofAdministration Report ADM 2026-01 submitted by Chelsea Keough, Executive Assistant regarding Sick Leave & Personal Emergency Leave - Amending Personnel Policy 2021-20; and further, Page 2 of 4 THATCouncil approves the amendment to Personnel Policy 2021-20, Sick Leave & Personal Emergency Leave to increase the annual sick leave entitlement for non- union employees from 7 days to 10 days, ensuring alignment with the provisions of the current union collective agreement.
Moved by Councillor Tonilynn Ruff, seconded by Councillor Braden Kotyk
Carried
Being a Bylaw to Enter into an Agreement with HIS MAJESTY THE KING IN RIGHT OF ONTARIO, as represented by the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation, for a Conditional Contribution Agreement, be read a first and second time. And Furthermore, be read a third time, passed and numbered as Bylaw No. 2026- 03.
Moved by Councillor Kathy Hudson, seconded by Councillor Tonilynn Ruff
Carried
Being a Bylaw to Appoint a Fire Chief be read a first and second time. And Furthermore, be read a third time, passed and numbered as Bylaw No. 2026- 04.
Moved by Councillor Braden Kotyk, seconded by Councillor Dave Arola
Carried
Being a Bylaw to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council of the Township of Manitouwadge at its Regular meeting held on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, be read a first and second time. Page 3 of 4 And Furthermore, be read a third time, passed and numbered as Bylaw No. 2026- 05.
Moved by Councillor Tonilynn Ruff, seconded by Councillor Braden Kotyk
Carried
RESOLVED THAT: the Regular Meeting adjourn at the hour of 7:08 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Braden Kotyk, seconded by Councillor Kathy Hudson