The Manitouwadge Record

Regular Council

February 25, 2026

Who was there

Present (4): Dave Arola, Kathy Hudson, Braden Kotyk, Jim Moffat

Absent (1): Tonilynn Ruff

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 (9 motions)

9 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 Dave Arola, seconded by Councillor Braden Kotyk
Carried
RESOLVED THAT: the agenda be approved as circulated.
Moved by Councillor Braden Kotyk, seconded by Councillor Kathy Hudson
Carried
RESOLVED THAT: the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held February 11, 2026, are adopted as circulated.
Moved by Councillor Kathy Hudson, seconded by Councillor Dave Arola
Carried
RESOLVED THAT: correspondence item 08-01 be received and filed.
Moved by Councillor Dave Arola, seconded by Councillor Braden Kotyk
Carried
RESOLVED THAT: Council is in receipt of Administration Report TR2026-01 submitted by Aaron MacGregor, Treasurer regarding the Asset Management Plan Project – Pre-Budget Approval; and further, Page 2 of 4 THAT Council provides pre-budget approval for the proposed Asset Management Plan engagement with PSD Citywide, to be included in the 2026 municipal operating budget.
Moved by Councillor Braden Kotyk, seconded by Councillor Kathy Hudson
Carried
RESOLVED THAT: Council is in receipt of Administration Report ADM2026-05 submitted by Joleen Keough, CAO/Clerk regarding Voting Method for the 2026 Municipal Election; and further, THAT Council authorize alternate methods of voting for the 2026 and future Municipal and School Board Elections; and further, THAT a Bylaw authorizing alternate methods of voting, be brought forward at the next meeting of Council; and further, THAT Council authorize entering into an agreement with Comitia to provide internet voting.
Moved by Councillor Kathy Hudson, seconded by Councillor Dave Arola
Carried
Being a Bylaw to Appoint an Executive Assistant/Deputy Clerk be read a first and second time. And Furthermore, be read a third time, passed and numbered as Bylaw No. 2026- 07.
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 25, 2026, be read a first and second time. And Furthermore, be read a third time, passed and numbered as Bylaw No. 2026- 08.
Moved by Councillor Dave Arola, seconded by Councillor Kathy Hudson
Carried
RESOLVED THAT: the Regular Meeting adjourn at the hour of 7:16 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Kathy Hudson, seconded by Councillor Braden Kotyk
Carried

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