BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay council approve joining to become a member of MICA (Manitoulin Island Cycling Association) and participate in the Manitoulin Outdoor Digital Experience Museum hosted by Driftscape; FURTHER, develop a custom tour including all tourist destinations within The Town of Gore Bay such as hiking trails, museums, harbour centre, theatre, splash pad, swim beach, etc. AND FURTHE
THAT Gore Bay Council supports agenda item 7.2 of correspondence received from Manitoulin Sudbury District Board regarding food insecurity.
THAT Gore Bay Council supports agenda item 7.4 of correspondence received from the Township of Mulmur regarding support of Bill 5 – Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act.
WHEREAS the Public Works Committee met on December 5, 2022, and made the following recommendation: THAT Gore Bay Council approves the request by Jamie Mohamed to install a waterline to his property located at Hall Street; FURTHER, the installation must be approved by the Town's Public Works Manager and all costs associated with the water hook up installation are at the property owner's expense. TH
Woestenenk WHEREAS Manitoulin Family Resources has requested the Town of Gore Bay to participate in and support 2022 Wrapped in Courage Campaign focused on ending gender-based violence in our community and beyond; AND WHEREAS November 25th marks both the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and the first day of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence worldw
Woestenenk WHEREAS the Family Resources Christmas Gift Basket Campaign has asked for a monetary donation from the Town of Gore Bay; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council approve contributing to the Christmas Gift Basket Campaign. FURTHER, the contribution matches the donation provided in 2021.
THAT the minutes of September 14, 2022, Transfer Station Committee meeting is adopted as presented.
Woestenenk THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the items of the October 11th, 2022, Regular Council Meeting Consent Agenda are accepted as information.
Woestenenk THAT Gore Bay Council approves a 1/2 page advertisement in the This is Manitoulin 2023 publication.
Woestenenk WHEREAS two proposals were received for the winter fuel tender as follows: McDougall Energy Furnace oil price per liter: $1.429+FCT 0.1341 +HST = $1.615 New North Fuels Inc. Furnace oil price per liter: $1.34+FCT+HST = $1.6454 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council awards the Winter Fuel Tender to New North Fuels Inc. for the 2022/23 Winter Fuel Tender
THAT by-law No.2022-24 Regulating the use of all land, and the density, size, location and use of all buildings and structures within its municipal boundary receives its first, second and third readings and finally passed this 29th day of September 2022.
THAT the Financial Statement as of September 13, 2022, is accepted as presented.
Woestenenk BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law No. 2022-23 Signing Authority By-law with Martian Properties Inc. for the purpose of a wilderness trail receives its first, second, and third readings and finally passed this 12th day of September 2022.
THAT Gore Bay Council directs staff to provide a letter of support to the Municipality of Brighton regarding their request for the creation of a new alert system to be created called the “Draven Alert.”
Woestenenk WHEREAS the General Government Committee met on May 25th, 2022, and made the following recommendation: THAT we purchase garbage receptacles, benches, planters, and 2 picnic tables to be reimbursed by the Smith Foundation for the creation of a park located at the vacant property adjacent to the Municipal Parking lot on Meredith Street. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council appr
WHEREAS the General Government Committee met on May 25th, 2022, and made the following recommendation: AND WHEREAS two proposals were received in response to the marina fuel tender including New North Fuels: $1.8985 per litre for gasoline and $2.0311 per litre for diesel. McDougall Energy: $1.8855 per litre for gasoline and $2.0501 per litre for diesel; THEREFORE, we recommend to Council that the
THAT By-law No. 2022-16 Adoption of a Reserve Policy By-law receives its first, second, and third readings and finally passed this 13th day of June 2022.
WHEREAS the Inn at Gore Bay has asked permission to install a 3' x 2' directional sign, including the name of the inn and an arrow, to be located by the small bridge at Water Street and Bay Street; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council approves the installation of a directional sign as requested.
THAT By-law No. 2022-11 Authorizing the Signing Agreement between the Federation of Economic Development for Northern Ontario and The Town of Gore Bay receives its first, second, and third readings and finally passed this 27th day of April 2022.
WHEREAS the General Government Committee met on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, and made the following recommendation: THAT the Alcohol Policy is approved as amended. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council approves this recommendation.
That By-law 2022-08 To Appoint Bank Signing Authorities, and Repeal By-Law 2019-13 receives its first, second, and third readings and finally passed this 14th day of March 2022.
Woestenenk WHEREAS Gore Bay Minor Hockey has submitted a request to keep the Gore Bay Memorial Arena open until March 31, 2022; AND WHEREAS the arena normally is closed by this date; AND WHEREAS operations of the facility such as ice maintenance can be costly and difficult to maintain due to unpredictable warming temperatures in late March; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council allows th
Woestenenk THAT By-law No. 2022-04 Authorizing Signing Authority with MMAH for funds towards the Municipal Modernization Program By-law receives its first, second, and third readings and finally passed this 10th day of January 2022.
WHEREAS the Transfer Station Committee met on December 14th, 2021, and made the following recommendation: THAT the cost sharing portion of the Transfer Station Operations Municipal Agreement is amended to reflect a cost sharing based on a 50%/50% (Gore Bay/Gordon Barrie Island) split for the costs of operations and garbage disposal and a 60%/40% (Gore Bay/Gordon Barrie Island) split for transport
THAT the letter from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing regarding Bill 276 and Bill 13 are received as information.
Woestenenk THAT Gore Bay Council approve bumping Seth Merrylees to Level 3 of the 2022 Custodian Wage Grid.
Woestenenk THAT By-law No. 2021-30 To Amend By-law 2008-40 Museum Board By-law receives its first, second and third readings and finally passed this 13th day of December 2021.
Woestenenk WHEREAS the CAO/Clerk, Public Works Manager, and Treasurer receive pay for performance evaluations at a December Council Meeting each year; AND WHEREAS Council completed an evaluation for each position and reward the following pay for performance based on their 2021 performance: Michael Lalonde receives 2% Stasia Carr 6% Roger receives 4%
Woestenenk THAT By-law No. 2021-25 Amending Boards and Committees By-law receives its first, second and third readings and finally passed this 12th day of October 2021.
WHEREAS a Water Rate Steering Committee was discussed previously by the General Government Committee to evaluate the Water Rate Study completed; AND WHEREAS the Treasurer was appointed to sit on the committee without the appointment of other members; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following members be appointed to the Water Rate Steering Committee: Jack Clark Aaron Wright
Woestenenk WHEREAS the Federal government has passed a motion to adopt a 988 National suicide and crisis hotline; AND WHEREAS the ongoing pandemic has increased the demand for suicide prevention services by 200%; AND WHEREAS existing suicide prevention hotlines require the user to remember a 10 digit number and go through directories or be placed on hold; THEREFORE, The Town of Gore Bay resolve to
Woestenenk THAT the following changes be made to the March 8, 2021 Regular Council Agenda: Add: 3. i) Adoption of February 8, 2021 Regular Council Minutes 6.04 Gore Bay and Gordon/Barrie Island Joint Fire Board ii) 2021 Proposed Fire Budget Remove January 25, 2021, Public Works & Properties Committee Minutes and replace with February 22, 2021 Minutes Remove 6.03 Gore Bay Union Library.
Woestenenk BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council send a letter of support to the Township of Matachewan regarding their request to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing to extend grant application deadlines as the turnaround time is difficult for smaller municipalities with fewer staff; FURTHER staff are directed to send a copy of this resolution to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Hou
THAT the minutes of the November 9, 2020, Regular Council Meeting be adopted as presented.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council supports the motions from the Township of Amaranth, Municipality of Meaford, The City of Brantford, and the Township of Georgian Bluffs opposing the amendments through Bill 218 proposing changes to the Municipal Elections Act; FURTHER Council direct staff to send a copy of this resolution to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Ministry of the Attorne
WHEREAS the General Government Committee met on November 25, 2020 and made the following recommendation: THAT a letter of support be sent to M'Chigeeng First Nation for funding towards a blue-med tent to be used as a supportive care centre for Manitoulin Island. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council approve this recommendation.
WHEREAS the General Government Committee met on Wednesday October 28, 2020 and made the following recommendation: THAT the Fitness Centre Committee be dissolved and a member from that committee be moved to the Recreation Committee; FURTHER the Recreation Committee continue with monitoring the operations of the Fitness Centre to provide recommendations to Council. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore
WHEREAS the General Government Committee met on May 27, 2020 and made the following recommendation: 1. THAT the Holding Dockage Rate Policy be adjusted to state a fee of $150.00 + HST be charged for holding a slip for the 2020 season in which the boater w ill be absent which would allow that boater to reserve for the following year; FURTHER, this adjustment to the Holding Dockage Rate Policy is fo
WHEREAS funding has been received through the Celebrate Canada Grant; AND WHEREAS under the program applicants may postpone their planned events to date between the usual celebratory period and March 31, 2021, provided the event is the same as described i n your funding application; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council postpone Canada Day festivities until a later date within the grant a
WHEREAS the Service Club Committee met on June 3, 2020 and made the following recommendation: THAT Harbour Days 2020 be postponed until the following year and the public be notified. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council approve this recommendation.