The Manitouwadge Record

Regular Council

May 13, 2026

Who was there

Present (5): Dave Arola, Kathy Hudson, Braden Kotyk, Jim Moffat, 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 April 8, 2026, are adopted as circulated.
Moved by Councillor Braden Kotyk, seconded by Councillor Dave Arola
Carried
RESOLVED THAT: correspondence item 08-01 – 08-02 be received and filed.
Moved by Councillor Braden Kotyk, seconded by Councillor Dave Arola
Carried
RESOLVED THAT: the Minutes of Meetings of the Manitouwadge Public Library Board held January 26, 2026, be accepted as received.
Moved by Councillor Dave Arola, seconded by Councillor Kathy Hudson
Carried
RESOLVED THAT: Council is in receipt of Administration Report AIR2026-01, submitted by Marcel DeMars, Manager of Bylaw Enforcement and Airport Services, regarding Airport Power Line Repairs - Pre-Budget Approval; and further, THATCouncil grants pre-budget approval for $25,000 for the supply and installation of a 45-foot pole, including the transfer of the existing wire from the old, damaged pole to the new pole.
Moved by Councillor Kathy Hudson, seconded by Councillor Dave Arola
Carried
RESOLVED THAT:Council requests delegation(s) with the following Minister(s) at the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) 2026 Conference:  Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry  Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing
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, May 13, 2026, be read a first and second time. And Furthermore, be read a third time, passed and numbered as Bylaw No. 2026- 16.
Moved by Councillor Kathy Hudson, seconded by Councillor Dave Arola
Carried
RESOLVED THAT: the Regular Meeting adjourn at the hour of 7:11 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Dave Arola, seconded by Councillor Braden Kotyk
Carried

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