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 Dave Arola, seconded by Councillor Braden Kotyk
Carried
RESOLVED THAT: the agenda be approved as amended.
Moved by Councillor Braden Kotyk, seconded by Councillor Dave Arola
Carried
RESOLVED THAT: the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held July 8, 2026, are adopted as circulated.
Moved by Councillor Braden Kotyk, seconded by Councillor Dave Arola
Carried
RESOLVED THAT: the Minutes of the Special Council Meeting held July 15, 2026, are adopted as circulated.
Moved by Councillor Dave Arola, seconded by Councillor Braden Kotyk
Carried
RESOLVED THAT: the Minutes of the Special Council Meeting held August 6, 2026, are adopted as circulated.
Moved by Councillor Dave Arola, seconded by Councillor Braden Kotyk
Carried
Page 2 of 4 RESOLVED THAT: the Marathon-Manitouwadge OPP Detachment Board Annual Report for the period January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025, be accepted as received.
Moved by Councillor Braden Kotyk, seconded by Councillor Dave Arola
Carried
RESOLVED THAT: the Integrity Commissioner Inquiry Report regarding allegations that Councillor Ruff contravened the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act, submitted by Peggy Young-Lovelace, Integrity Commissioner for the Township of Manitouwadge, be accepted as received.
Moved by Councillor Dave Arola, seconded by Councillor Braden Kotyk
Carried
RESOLVED THAT: Council is in receipt of Administration Report ADM2026-09 submitted by Joleen Keough, CAO/Clerk regarding Declaration of Council Vacancy and Selection of Procedure to Fill the Vacancy; and further, THAT Council hereby declares the seat of one (1) Councillor to be vacant pursuant to the Municipal Act, 2001; and further, THAT Council approves the following method under the Council Vacancy Policy, to select a Candidate to fill the vacancy: __ Appointment of Previous Election Candidate X Open Call for Applications for Appointment __ By-election
Moved by Councillor Dave Arola, seconded by Councillor Braden Kotyk
Carried
Being a Bylaw to Appoint a Deputy Fire Chief be read a first and second time. And Furthermore, be read a third time, passed and numbered as Bylaw No. 2026- 24.
Moved by Councillor Braden Kotyk, seconded by Councillor Dave Arola
Carried
Being a Bylaw to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council of the Township of Manitouwadge at its Regular meeting held on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, be read a first and second time. And Furthermore, be read a third time, passed and numbered as Bylaw No. 2026- 25.
Moved by Councillor Braden Kotyk, 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