The Manitouwadge Record

Special Council

August 20, 2026

Who was there

Present (4): Dave Arola, Kathy Hudson, Braden Kotyk, Jim Moffat

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 (8 motions)

8 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

RESOLVED THAT: the Special 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 Kathy Hudson
Carried
RESOLVED THAT: the agenda be approved as circulated. Page 1 of 4
Moved by Councillor Braden Kotyk, seconded by Councillor Kathy Hudson
Carried
RESOLVED THAT: Council is in receipt ofAdministration Report TR2026-07 submitted by Aaron MacGregor, Treasurer regarding 2026 Municipal Operating and Capital Budgets; and further, THAT Council receives the attached report for information; and further, THAT Council approves the donations for 2026 under Bylaw 2023-58 as outlined in the attached report.
Moved by Councillor Braden Kotyk, seconded by Councillor Kathy Hudson
Carried
Being a By-law to Provide for the Adoption of the Tax Rates and to Further Provide for Penalty and Interest in Default of Payment Thereof for 2026, be read a first and second time. And Furthermore, be read a third time, passed and numbered as By-law No. 2026-29.
Moved by Councillor Kathy Hudson, seconded by Councillor Braden Kotyk
Carried
Being a By-law to Adopt the Estimates for the Sums required during the year 2026 for General purposes of The Corporation of the Township of Manitouwadge, be read a first and second time. Page 2 of 4 And Furthermore, be read a third time, passed and numbered as By-law No. 2026-30.
Moved by Councillor Kathy Hudson, seconded by Councillor Braden Kotyk
Carried
Being a By-law to Set the 2026 Transition Ratios and Set Rate Reductions for Prescribed Property Subclasses, be read a first and second time. And Furthermore, be read a third time, passed and numbered as By-law No. 2026-31.
Moved by Councillor Braden Kotyk, seconded by Councillor Kathy Hudson
Carried
Being a By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council of the Township of Manitouwadge at its Special Meeting held on Thursday, August 6, 2026, be read a first and second time. And Furthermore, be read a third time, passed and numbered as By-law No. 2026-32.
Moved by Councillor Kathy Hudson, seconded by Councillor Braden Kotyk
Carried
RESOLVED THAT: the Special Meeting adjourn at the hour of 7:15 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Braden Kotyk, seconded by Councillor Kathy Hudson
Carried

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