Manitouwadge public meetings in 2024

Special Council

The Manitouwadge Special Council will adopt a confirmatory bylaw that ratifies the actions taken at this meeting. A closed‑session will address staffing, specifically recruitment for the Chief Administrative Officer. The agenda also includes routine items such as call to order, agenda approval, delegations, presentations, and adjournment.

• Adoption of Confirmatory Bylaw to confirm meeting proceedings
• Closed‑session discussion on CAO recruitment (staffing)
• Delegations and presentations
• Standard procedural items (call to order, agenda approval)
• General business items

Regular Council

The Manitouwadge Regular Council will vote to award a five‑year contract to the Ontario Clean Water Agency for water and wastewater operations and management. It will also consider a resolution to vest the former tax‑sale property at 26 Neebig Avenue into municipal ownership, a borrowing bylaw for $1,000,000, and the establishment of a Rendezvous Days Committee with a $15,000 budget. Additional items include receipt of the fire department monthly report and a symbolic resolution declaring Santa Claus an essential service.

• Contract award to Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) for water and wastewater operations – five‑year term
• Bylaw to vest and sell property at 26 Neebig Avenue after a failed tax sale
• Bylaw authorizing temporary borrowing of $1,000,000
• Establishment of the Manitouwadge Rendezvous Days Committee with a $15,000 annual budget
• Resolution declaring Santa Claus an essential service

Special Council

The Manitouwadge Special Council will conduct routine business including call to order, disclosures, agenda approval, delegations and presentations. A closed‑session will discuss staffing for the chief administrative officer recruitment. The council will pass a confirmatory bylaw that formally adopts the minutes and resolutions from this meeting.

• Confirmatory Bylaw to adopt the meeting’s minutes and resolutions
• Closed‑session discussion on CAO recruitment (staffing)
• Standard procedural items: call to order, agenda approval, disclosures

Special Council

The Special Council will hear a presentation from Barrick Gold on a Hemlo community update. It will consider a confirmatory bylaw that ratifies all motions, resolutions and reports from this meeting. Other agenda items are routine procedural matters such as disclosures, agenda approval and closed‑session business.

• Presentation from Barrick Gold regarding a Hemlo Community Update
• Adoption of Confirmatory Bylaw No. 2024 to confirm the meeting’s proceedings
• Approval of agenda
• Closed session (no details provided)
• Business arising from closed session (no details provided)

Regular Council

The council approved a commitment of up to $570,000, funded through long‑term debt, for the replacement of the ski chalet. It also approved $61,000 to rebuild the engine of the 826F compactor and transferred the cost to the Public Works operating budget. An annual $15,000 budget was allocated to the newly created Manitouwadge Rendezvous Days Committee, and updates to personnel policies were adopted.

• Up to $570,000 committed for ski chalet replacement via the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (CSRIF)
• $61,000 approved to rebuild the engine of the 826F Compactor, cost moved to Public Works operating budget
• $15,000 annual budget allocated to the Manitouwadge Rendezvous Days Committee
• Personnel Policy 2021-09 updated to provide recreation‑based membership for full‑time non‑union employees
• Compressed Work Week Policy (Personnel Policy 2023‑57) amended and fully implemented

Regular Council

Manitouwadge Council will decide on funding for a Ski Chalet replacement project and the winter operation of the Clubhouse Restaurant. The meeting also includes a delegation regarding a local anniversary event and correspondence from the Superior-Greenstone District School Board.

• Council to vote on up to $570,000 for Ski Chalet replacement
• Council to vote on Clubhouse Restaurant winter operations
• Delegation from Rendezvous Days committee
• Correspondence from Superior-Greenstone District School Board
• Closed session on CAO recruitment

Regular Council

The council will approve the appointment of Mayor Jim Moffat as the township's representative on the Marathon Police Services Board. It will also proclaim Fire Prevention Week (Oct 6‑12, 2024) and declare a 1998 White Topaz Fifth‑Wheel camper trailer as surplus. Additional items include a bylaw to appoint a treasurer and a Glencore delegation on Geco site emergency planning.

• Proclamation of Fire Prevention Week (Oct 6‑12, 2024)
• Declaration of a 1998 White Topaz Fifth‑Wheel camper trailer as surplus
• Appointment of Mayor Jim Moffat to the Marathon Police Services Board
• Bylaw to appoint a township treasurer
• Glencore delegation on Geco site emergency planning

Regular Council

The Regular Council will consider a delegation and presentation from Glencore’s Janet Lowe on emergency planning for the Geco and Willroy inactive mine sites. It will also review administrative reports to appoint a council member to the Marathon Police Services Board and to declare a 1998 White Topaz Fifth Wheel Camper Trailer as surplus. The meeting includes adoption of minutes from previous meetings, a confirmatory bylaw, and closed‑session items on staff matters and a land disposition.

• Delegation and presentation by Glencore (Janet Lowe) on the Geco & Willroy Emergency Preparedness Response Plan
• Administration Report ADM2024-22: appointment of a council member to the Marathon Police Services Board
• Administration Report ENF2024-03: declaration of a 1998 White Topaz Fifth Wheel Camper Trailer as surplus
• Adoption of minutes from the Special Council meeting (Sept 4, 2024) and Regular Council meeting (Sept 11, 2024)
• Confirmatory Bylaw to confirm proceedings of the Sept 25, 2024 Regular Council meeting

Regular Council

The Manitouwadge Regular Council will discuss a municipal funding agreement for the Canada Community-Building Fund. The body is also reviewing a cemetery work plan and a staff appointment to the Joint Health and Safety Committee.

• Bylaw to authorize the Municipal Funding Agreement for the Canada Community-Building Fund
• Approval of the 2024-2026 Manitouwadge Cemetery Advisory Committee Work Plan
• Appointment of Tyler Brewster as Management Representative to the Joint Health and Safety Committee
• Proclamation of September 25th as Franco-Ontarian Day
• Receipt of the Fire Chief's monthly report dated August 31, 2024

Special Council

The Manitouwadge Special Council will adopt a confirmatory bylaw that ratifies all recommendations, resolutions, and actions taken at this meeting. The agenda also includes routine items such as call to order, disclosure of interests, approval of the agenda, delegations, business, and closed‑session business. No specific decisions beyond the confirmatory bylaw are detailed in the agenda.

• Confirmatory Bylaw to adopt minutes, resolutions, and other actions of the September 4, 2024 special council meeting
• Closed‑session business (details not disclosed in the agenda)

Special Council

The Manitouwadge Special Council will vote on a bylaw to adopt the 2024 municipal and education tax rates, setting the general levy at $3,965,608.89 and authorizing a 1.25% penalty and interest for late payments. Council will also adopt the 2024 operating, capital and reserve budgets as detailed in Schedules A, B and C, including a net operating cost of $4,715,608.89. The meeting includes a confirmatory bylaw to formalize these actions and repeals the previous year’s related bylaws.

• Adopt By-law to set 2024 tax rates with a $3,965,608.89 general levy and 1.25% penalty/interest
• Adopt 2024 operating budget: total expenses $8,645,695, net cost $4,715,608.89
• Adopt 2024 capital budget totaling $16,539,337.94, including $5,000,000 Manitou Road Infrastructure
• Adopt 2024 reserve budget and transfer $1,020,221 from Infrastructure Improvement Reserve
• Repeal By-law 2023-48 and By-law 2023-47 as part of the new budget approvals

Regular Council

Manitouwadge Council will consider bylaws to appoint a permanent Fire Chief and repeal acting roles, as well as adopt the 2024 tax rates and municipal estimates. The meeting also includes correspondence from the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Ontario Provincial Police.

• Bylaw to appoint Fire Chief
• Bylaw to adopt 2024 tax rates
• Bylaw to adopt 2024 municipal estimates
• Correspondence from Ministry of Natural Resources
• Correspondence from Ontario Provincial Police

Special Council

The Council of the Township of Manitouwadge is holding a special meeting. The agenda includes closed sessions for budget education and training and personnel clarifications.

• Closed session for Budget Education and Training
• Closed session for Personnel Clarification
• Confirmatory Bylaw for the August 12, 2024 meeting

Regular Council - 07 Aug 2024 - CANCELLED

The Regular Council meeting scheduled for August 7, 2024 in Manitouwadge was cancelled. No agenda items were considered or voted on. The agenda had listed items such as Ohsweken Road paving approval, anniversary committee budget, fire chief appointments, and correspondence, but none were acted upon.

Special Council

The Manitouwadge Special Council is meeting to receive a presentation from Grant Thornton Auditors. The discussion focuses on the 2021 Draft Consolidation Financial Statements.

• Presentation from Grant Thornton Auditors regarding 2021 Draft Consolidation Financial Statements

Special Council

The Special Council will receive the revised 2024 operating and capital budgets for review and consideration. It will also receive the recommended 2024 contributions under Donation Policy 2023‑58. Council directs staff to seek public input on the revised budget for two weeks and to bring a final version to a Special Council meeting in August 2024.

• Revised operating budget adds $365,155 in net spending and proposes a 3.13% municipal tax rate increase.
• Revised capital budget adds $1,137,160 in spending, including $955,000 for paving, sidewalks, and water system infrastructure.
• Donation Policy 2023‑58 recommends $1,000 contributions to six community groups (Curling Club, Dance Academy, Northern Trails Ski Club, Community Micro‑Hatchery, High School Indigenous Youth Council, Santé Manitouwadge Health Fundraising Hockey Tournament).
• Public Works capital projects include Manitou Road Infrastructure ($5,000,000) and Ohsweken Road and Sidewalk Paving ($755,000).
• Confirmatory Bylaw to confirm the proceedings of this Special Council meeting.

Committee of Adjustment - Special Council

The Committee of Adjustment will decide on a request to build an accessory garage at 14 Neebig Avenue that exceeds the 5-metre height limit by 1.4 metres. The application, submitted by Sebastien Bourgoin, is for a personal-use structure.

• Minor Variance Application - 14 Neebig Avenue
• Variance from Zoning Bylaw 2022-42 Section 5.4.4
• Request for height increase to 6.4 metres
• Public hearing scheduled for July 31, 2024
• Confirmatory Bylaw to be adopted

Regular Council

The Manitouwadge Council will review pre-budget approvals for road infrastructure and the Anniversary Committee budget. The agenda also includes reviewing school board correspondence and discussing a land acquisition in closed session.

• $740,000 pre-budget approval for Ohsweken Road paving via Provost Contracting Ltd.
• $40,660 pre-budget approval for the Manitouwadge Anniversary Committee budget
• Review of school board correspondence regarding 2024-2025 programs and calendars
• Closed session discussion regarding a land purchase offer

Special Council

This special meeting of the Manitouwadge Council consists of procedural tasks and a closed session regarding staff matters. No substantive business or public projects are listed on the agenda.

• Closed session regarding staff matters
• Confirmatory bylaw for the June 11, 2024 meeting

Regular Council

The council will review reports from the Thunder Bay District Health Unit and Social Services Administration Board. The agenda also includes official proclamations recognizing several commemorative months in June.

• Proclamation for Seniors' Month
• Proclamation for National Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day
• Proclamation for Pride Month
• Reports from the Thunder Bay District Health Unit Board of Health
• Correspondence from the District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board

Regular Council

The Council will discuss the Manitouwadge Community Wildfire Protection (FireSmart) Plan and receive the Fire Department's May 2024 monthly report. Members will also consider the appointment of an acting Fire Chief and acting Deputy Fire Chief.

• Manitouwadge Community Wildfire Protection (FireSmart) Plan (Report FD2024-03)
• Bylaw to appoint Kelly Dorion as Acting Fire Chief
• Bylaw to appoint Tiffany Lidster as Acting Deputy Fire Chief
• Official Plan approval notification (Report ADM2024-16)
• Association of Municipalities Ontario (AMO) 2024 Conference delegation requests

Regular Council

The Council is reviewing a request to approve a temporary garden centre location for Melanie's - Your Independent Grocer. Additionally, the meeting includes the receipt of the 2023 Annual Accessibility Status Report.

• Approval of temporary Garden Centre location for Melanie's - Your Independent Grocer (2024-2028)
• Receipt of 2023 Annual Accessibility Status Report
• Bylaw to appoint a Community Emergency Management Coordinator
• Correspondence regarding the 2023 NWMO Annual Report and 2024-28 Implementation Plan
• Correspondence regarding the 2023 Emergency Management Ontario Annual Report

Regular Council

The Council will consider options for the water and wastewater services contract, including a potential seven-year renewal with OCWA. Additionally, they are reviewing support and pre-budget approval for a new Manitouwadge Public Library satellite office.

• Water and wastewater service contract: tender or negotiate 7-year renewal with OCWA
• Manitouwadge Public Library satellite office pre-budget approval
• Declaration of surplus: 1995 White 5l 750 Polaris personal watercraft and trailer
• Bylaw to authorize marriage solemnization services through the Office of the Clerk
• Authorization to register tax arrears certificates for recommended properties

Special Council

Council is meeting to hear representations and make a decision regarding a Section 359 application. This application seeks to correct a clerical error that resulted in a 2023 tax undercharge for a large industrial mine property.

• Decision on 2024 Section 359 Application to recover $27,537.85 in undercharged 2023 taxes for roll number 5811 170 001 02000.9801
• Review of Administration Report TR2024-02 regarding clerical errors in attributable assessment values

Special Council

Council is reviewing a proposal to support the Keeping Energy Costs Down Act. This action is part of a regional effort with Marathon, Schreiber, Terrace Bay, and Wawa to bring natural gas to their communities as an affordable heating alternative to fuel oil and propane.

• Proposed resolution of support for the Keeping Energy Costs Down Act
• Proposed media release to be issued on April 11, 2024
• Discussion of Lakeshore Natural Gas corporation and Ontario Energy Board approvals

Regular Council

The Council will discuss amendments to the 2024 Regular Council Meeting Schedule and a proclamation for World Autism Day. The meeting also includes closed sessions to discuss staff matters, committee appointments, and legal and broadband wireless issues.

• Amendment to the 2024 Regular Council Meeting Schedule
• Proclamation for World Autism Day on April 2, 2024
• Closed session regarding Northern Broadband Wireless
• Closed session for Manitouwadge Anniversary Committee Appointments
• Correspondence regarding Bill C-310 tax credits for volunteer firefighters

Regular Council

Council met to approve previous meeting minutes and receive reports from the Ontario Clean Water Agency and the Fire Department. The body also requested delegations with provincial ministers at the 2024 Ontario Good Roads Association Conference.

• Declared the Fire Department's 2003 Skidoo snowmobile as surplus
• Requested delegations with the Ministers of Health, Municipal Housing and Affairs, and Transportation at the 2024 OGRA Conference
• Accepted the Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) 2023 Annual Water and Sewage Reports

Regular Council

The Council is reviewing pre-budget approvals for public works equipment and a new bylaw to regulate taxi fares. The meeting also includes the establishment of a Manitouwadge Anniversary Committee and a review of the 2023 compliance summary report.

• Pre-budget approval of $68,080 for a six-month rubber tire excavator rental
• Pre-budget approval of $49,500 for the purchase of a used street sweeper
• Proposed increase to taxi fares and a new Bylaw to Regulate and Licence Taxi and Other Vehicles for Hire
• Establishment of the Manitouwadge Anniversary Committee and its Terms of Reference
• Review of the 2024 TBDSSAB Levy, with Manitouwadge's annual distribution listed as $66,161

Special Council

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate and a closed session. The council is scheduled to discuss staff matters in a closed session and pass a confirmatory bylaw for the meeting's proceedings.

• Closed session regarding staff matters (Section 239(2)(b))
• Confirmatory Bylaw for the February 1, 2024 meeting

Regular Council

Council will discuss a new tax billing and collection policy and the establishment of a Township Anniversary Committee. The body is also reviewing updates to the 2024 mileage rate and a pre-budget expenditure for equipment.

• Pre-budget approval of $20,000 for new ski hill groomer tracks
• Approval of a new Tax Billing and Collection Policy
• Establishment of a Township Anniversary Committee
• Amendment to Personnel Policy 2021-47 regarding 2024 mileage rates
• Request to support AORS call for provincial funding of the Municipal Equipment Operator Course

Regular Council

Council will discuss establishing a cost recovery system for fire department dispatch through an agreement with Fire Marque Inc. The body is also deciding on a two-year cleaning contract and updates to 2024 user fees and water and sewer levies.

• Proposed two-year cleaning contract with Clean Sweep for $32,200 plus HST per annum
• Proposed agreement and fee schedule with Fire Marque Inc. for fire department cost recovery
• Revised 2024 User Fees Bylaw and 2023 water and sewer levy adjustments
• Bylaw to appoint a Deputy Chief Administrative Officer
• Bylaw to appoint a Community Emergency Management Coordinator (CEMC)