Special Council

RESOLVED THAT: the Special Meeting commence at the hour of 8:35 a.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 Pic Mobert 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.

THAT the Order of Business, on the Agenda for the Special Meeting dated April 6, 2023, be amended; and further, THAT Agenda Items, Closed Sessions and Business Arising from Closed Session, be brought before Agenda Item, Business.

RESOLVED THAT: the agenda be approved as amended.

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 section: 01 Section 239(3.1)(1): the meeting is held for the purposes of education or training the members. • Strategic Plan Training

RESOLVED THAT: the meeting is hereby declared to be open to the public at 12:31 p.m.

RESOLVED THAT: Council is in receipt of Administration Report ADM2023-12 submitted by Florence MacLean, CAO regarding Recreation Centre Upgrades, Request for Resolution of Support for NOHFC Funding Application; and further, THAT Council provides a Resolution of Support for the funding application to the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) for the renovations to the Manitouwadge Recreation Centre; and further, THAT Council commits to funding up to $4.5 million as the Township's share of the project costs; and further, THAT Council commits to fund any cost overruns that may be incurred as part of the project.

Being a By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council of the Township of Manitouwadge at its Special Meeting held on Thursday, April 6, 2023, be read a first and second time. And Furthermore, be read a third time, passed and numbered as By-law No. 2023- 15.

RESOLVED THAT: the Special Meeting adjourn at the hour of 12:45 p.m.