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 Penny Morrell
Carried
RESOLVED THAT: the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held August 6, 2026, are adopted as circulated.
Moved by Councillor Penny Morrell, seconded by Councillor Kathy Hudson
Carried
RESOLVED THAT: the Minutes of the Special Council Meeting held August 12, 2026, are adopted as circulated.
Moved by Councillor Braden Kotyk, seconded by Councillor Kathy Hudson
Carried
RESOLVED THAT: the Minutes of the Special Council Meeting held August 13, 2026, are adopted as circulated.
Moved by Councillor Penny Morrell, seconded by Councillor Braden Kotyk
Carried
RESOLVED THAT: the Minutes of the Special Council Meeting held August 20, 2026, are adopted as circulated.
Moved by Councillor Braden Kotyk, seconded by Councillor Kathy Hudson
Carried
RESOLVED THAT: the Minutes of the Special Council Meeting held September 2, 2026, are adopted as circulated.
Moved by Councillor Kathy Hudson, seconded by Councillor Penny Morrell
Carried
WHEREAS during this 50th anniversary year, more than ever, the Franco-Ontarian flag remains a symbol of pride, resistance and hope for all francophones across Ontario; WHEREAS by the virtue of the Franco-Ontarian Day Act, which was legislated on April 26th, 2010, it is declared that September 25th of each year be recognized as Franco Ontarian Day throughout the province of Ontario; and, WHEREAS September 25th is the anniversary of the first raising of the Franco- Ontarian flag and it represents over 400 years of French presence in Ontario; and, WHEREAS there are more than 745 000 Francophones in Ontario, the largest Francophone community outside of Quebec; and, WHEREAS Franco-Ontarian Day has become an annual occasion to celebrate the Francophone Community; and, NOW THEREFORE, I, Mayor Jim Moffat, on behalf of Manitouwadge Council, do hereby proclaim September 25th of each year as FRANCO-ONTARIAN DAY and join the Francophone Community of Manitouwadge in celebrating its exceptional contribution to Ontario’s growth and prosperity.
Moved by Councillor Penny Morrell, seconded by Councillor Braden Kotyk
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: �Section 239(2)(c): a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board. Land disposition update
Moved by Councillor Braden Kotyk, seconded by Councillor Penny Morrell
Carried
RESOLVED THAT:the meeting is hereby declared to be open to the public at 7:22 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Kathy Hudson, 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, September 9, 2026, be read a first and second time. And Furthermore, be read a third time, passed and numbered as Bylaw No. 2026- 35.
Moved by Councillor Braden Kotyk, seconded by Councillor Kathy Hudson
Carried
Page 4 of 5 RESOLVED THAT: the Regular Meeting adjourn at the hour of 7:23 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Braden Kotyk, seconded by Councillor Penny Morrell