The Manitouwadge Record

Regular Council

April 8, 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 (11 motions)

11 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 agenda be approved as circulated.
Moved by Councillor Kathy Hudson, seconded by Councillor Braden Kotyk
Carried
RESOLVED THAT: Council has been provided a presentation by Doane Grant Thornton LLP of the Consolidated Financial Statements for the Corporation of the Township of Manitouwadge for the year ended December 31st, 2023; and further, THAT upon conclusion of Council's review, Council does hereby approve the draft version as presented.
Moved by Councillor Dave Arola, seconded by Councillor Kathy Hudson
Carried
RESOLVED THAT: the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held March 25, 2026, are adopted as circulated.
Moved by Councillor Kathy Hudson, seconded by Councillor Braden Kotyk
Carried
Page 2 of 5 RESOLVED THAT: the Minutes of the District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board Meeting held February 19, 2026, be accepted as received.
Moved by Councillor Braden Kotyk, seconded by Councillor Dave Arola
Carried
RESOLVED THAT: Council is in receipt of Administration Report PW2026-01 submitted by Tyler Brewster, Director of Public Works regarding Public Works Facility Locker Room Rehabilitation – Pre Budget Approval; and further, THATpre-budget approval in the amount of $440,000 be granted for the upgrade of the locker/line-up room, covering the cost of TBT Engineering services and the complete renovation.
Moved by Councillor Kathy Hudson, seconded by Councillor Braden Kotyk
Carried
RESOLVED THAT: Council is in receipt of Administration Report CS2026-01, submitted by Brad Law, Ski and Trails Supervisor, regarding the Manitouwadge Recreational Trails Advisory Committee 2025 Progress Update/2026 Work Plan; and further, THAT Council accepts the Manitouwadge Recreational Trails Advisory Committee 2025 Progress Update and 2026 Work Plan as presented.
Moved by Councillor Dave Arola, seconded by Councillor Kathy Hudson
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)(c): a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board.  Land Disposition Councillor Hudson exited meeting at 8:05 p.m. Councillor Hudson returned at 8:16 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Braden Kotyk, seconded by Councillor Kathy Hudson
Carried
RESOLVED THAT:the meeting is hereby declared to be open to the public at 8:17 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Dave Arola, seconded by Councillor Braden Kotyk
Carried
Being a Bylaw to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council of the Township of Manitouwadge at its Regular meeting held on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, be read a first and second time. And Furthermore, be read a third time, passed and numbered as Bylaw No. 2026- 15.
Moved by Councillor Braden Kotyk, seconded by Councillor Kathy Hudson
Carried
RESOLVED THAT: the Regular Meeting adjourn at the hour of 8:18 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Kathy Hudson, seconded by Councillor Dave Arola
Carried

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