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 (14 motions)
14 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 Tonilynn Ruff, seconded by Councillor Braden Kotyk
Carried
RESOLVED THAT: the agenda be approved as amended.
Moved by Councillor Dave Arola, seconded by Councillor Tonilynn Ruff
Carried
RESOLVED THAT: the Minutes of the Special Council Meeting held January 13, 2026, are adopted as circulated.
Moved by Councillor Tonilynn Ruff, seconded by Councillor Kathy Hudson
Carried
RESOLVED THAT: the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held January 14, 2026, are adopted as circulated.
Moved by Councillor Dave Arola, seconded by Councillor Tonilynn Ruff
Carried
RESOLVED THAT: the Minutes of the Thunder Bay District Board of Health Meeting held December 17, 2025, be accepted as received.
Moved by Councillor Tonilynn Ruff, seconded by Councillor Braden Kotyk
Carried
RESOLVED THAT: the Minutes of the District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board held December 11,2025, be accepted as received.
Moved by Councillor Dave Arola, seconded by Councillor Tonilynn Ruff
Carried
RESOLVED THAT: Council is in receipt of Administration Report 2026-02 submitted by Joleen Keough, CAO/Clerk regarding Council Remuneration 2026- 2030; and further, THAT Council directs staff regarding renumeration for Mayor and Council for the 2026-2030 term of Council, as follows: Set an increase of 5% to Council annual remuneration.
Moved by Councillor Braden Kotyk, seconded by Councillor Kathy Hudson
Carried
RESOLVED THAT: Council is in receipt of Administration Report 2026-03 submitted by Joleen Keough, CAO/Clerk regarding myRide Survey; and further, THAT Council directs staff regarding myRide Survey, as follows: Not add the myRide program to the annual municipal operating budget.
Moved by Councillor Tonilynn Ruff, seconded by Councillor Kathy Hudson
Carried
Page 3 of 5 THAT the following Council Members be appointed to the Director of Public Works Hiring Committee: Mayor Moffat Councillor Kotyk
Moved by Councillor Braden Kotyk, seconded by Councillor Tonilynn Ruff
Carried
RESOLVED THAT: Council requests delegation(s) with the following Minister(s) at the 2026 Ontario Good Roads Association Conference: Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks Ministry of Health
Moved by Councillor Kathy Hudson, seconded by Councillor Dave Arola
Carried
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)(b): personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees. Staff Matters � 2. Section 239(2)(f): advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose. Page 4 of 5 Legal Matters
Moved by Councillor Tonilynn Ruff, seconded by Councillor Braden Kotyk
Carried
RESOLVED THAT:the meeting is hereby declared to be open to the public at 7:49 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Braden Kotyk, seconded by Councillor Kathy Hudson
Carried
Being a Bylaw to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council of the Township of Manitouwadge at its Regular meeting held on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, be read a first and second time. And Furthermore, be read a third time, passed and numbered as Bylaw No. 2026- 06.
Moved by Councillor Tonilynn Ruff, seconded by Councillor Kathy Hudson
Carried
RESOLVED THAT: the Regular Meeting adjourn at the hour of 7:49 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Dave Arola, seconded by Councillor Tonilynn Ruff