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 amended.

RESOLVED THAT: Council has received a presentation from Ken Ranta, CEO, Thunder Bay District Social Services Administration Board, regarding Programs and Services in Manitouwadge; and further, THAT Council thanks Ken Ranta and the Thunder Bay District Social Services Administration Board for the presentation.

RESOLVED THAT: the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held June 10, 2026, are adopted as circulated.

RESOLVED THAT: the Minutes of the Thunder Bay District Health Unit Board of Health meeting held May 20, 2026, be accepted as received.

RESOLVED THAT: Council is in receipt of Administration Report TR2026-05 submitted by Aaron MacGregor, Treasurer regarding 2026 Tax Arrears Report and Recommendations; and further, THAT Council authorizes Administration to register tax arrears certificates for the recommended properties if Administration deems such action appropriate for collection of tax arrears; and further, THAT Council authorizes Administration to vest the properties for which tax sales were unsuccessfully conducted on May 28th, 2026, if Administration deems such action appropriate for collection of tax arrears.

RESOLVED THAT: Council is in receipt of correspondence from the District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board (DSSAB); and further, THAT Council endorses the District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board (DSSAB) 2026 Association of Municipalities of Ontario Conference briefing package.

Being a Bylaw to Appoint a Community Emergency Management Coordinator (CEMC) for 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- Page 3 of 6 20.

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.  CAO Performance Review  2. Section 239(2)(b): personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees.  Manitouwadge Recreation Trails Advisory Committee Member Appointment - One (1) Northern Trails Ski Club Member Vacancy  3. Section 239(2)(c): a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board.  Land disposition

RESOLVED THAT:the meeting is hereby declared to be open to the public at 8:29 p.m.

RESOLVED THAT: Council appoints the following member to the Manitouwadge Recreation Trails Advisory Committee:  Northern Trails Ski Club: Laura Clarke

RESOLVED THAT: the lands legally described as SEC TBF; Location RK 848 BOMBY AS IN LT181869 Being all of the PIN 62446-0022, also known as Highway 614/Highway 17 Corner Property, be declared surplus to the needs of the Township; and further, THAT Council approves the Property Purchase Agreement between the Corporation of the Township of Manitouwadge and the Ministry of Transportation; and further, THAT the Mayor and CAO/Clerk be authorized to execute all necessary documents.

Being a Bylaw to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council of the Township of Manitouwadge at its Regular meeting held on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, be read a first and second time. And Furthermore, be read a third time, passed and numbered as Bylaw No. 2026- 21.

RESOLVED THAT: the Regular Meeting adjourn at the hour of 8:37 p.m.