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: Council is in receipt of a presentation from the Rendezvous Days Committee regarding their event summary and Committee update; and further, THAT Council thanks the Rendezvous Days Committee for their presentation.

RESOLVED THAT: the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held February 25, 2026, are adopted as circulated.

RESOLVED THAT: Council is in receipt of correspondence from the Superior- Greenstone District School Board regarding protecting local voice in public education; and further, Page 2 of 5 THAT Council receives the correspondence from the Superior-Greenstone District School Board regarding the protection of locally elected public school trustees; and further, THAT Council adopts the following motion as requested: WHEREAS locally elected trustees provide essential community representation; and, WHEREAS rural and northern communities rely on trustees to reflect local priorities, ensure accountability, and advocate for students; and, WHEREAS proposed changes may reduce or eliminate locally elected trustees; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council affirms its support for maintaining elected trustees; and further, THAT a copy of this resolution be sent to the Minister of Education, the Premier, OPSBA, ROMA, AMO, and local MPP(s), asking the government to pause this issue and undertake a full, transparent, province-wide consultation on school board governance models.

RESOLVED THAT: Council is in receipt of Administration Report TR2026-02 submitted by Aaron MacGregor, Treasurer regarding 2026 User Fees Update; and further, THATCouncil adopts the attached 2026 User Fees Bylaw and schedule of user fees; and further, THATCouncil approves the recommended water and sewer levy adjustments for 2023 to 2025 for 6 Pic Road.

Being a Bylaw to Provide for an Interim Tax Levy for the Year 2026 be read a first and second time. And Furthermore, be read a third time, passed and numbered as Bylaw No. 2026- Page 3 of 5 09.

Being a Bylaw to Provide for the Payment of Remuneration for Members of Council of 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. 2026- 10.

Being a Bylaw to Authorize the use of Internet Voting as an Alternative Voting Method for Municipal and School Board Elections be read a first and second time. And Furthermore, be read a third time, passed and numbered as Bylaw No. 2026- 11.

Being a Bylaw to Establish 2026 Services and Charges be read a first and second time. And Furthermore, be read a third time, passed and numbered as Bylaw No. 2026- 12.

Being a Bylaw to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council of the Township of Manitouwadge at its Regular meeting held on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, be read a first and second time. And Furthermore, be read a third time, passed and numbered as Bylaw No. 2026- 13.

RESOLVED THAT: the Regular Meeting adjourn at the hour of 7:43 p.m.