BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Gore Bay Council accepts the item of the September 28, 2026 consent agenda.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay council accepts the Development, Properties and Public Works minutes as information.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 2026-29 being a by-law to appoint a joint compliance audit committee received its first, second, and third readings and is finally passed this 28th day of September 2026.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council accepts the Gore Bay Ball Fest report as information.
Steele BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council Accepts the Vacation/Banked Time Policy as present and directs staff to include in the Employee Handbook.
WHEREAS recent municipal infrastructure funding programs by the Government of Canada and Province of Ontario have tended to prioritize growth-related or housing-enabling infrastructure projects over infrastructure renewal needs; AND WHEREAS the Government of Ontario has regulated municipal infrastructure asset management through O. Reg 588/17 (Asset Management Planning for Municipal Infrastructure
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council supports the Township of Armour’s resolution calling on the Province for increased and sustainable funding for public libraries.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 2026-27 being a by-law to implement the available provincial tax capping options receives its first, second and third reading and is finally passed this 24 day of August 2026
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 2026-25 being a by-law to establish procedures governing the sale of surplus land receives its first, second and third reading and is finally passed this 17th day of August 2026.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council thanks Baker Tilly for their presentation of the Financial Statements and accepts the Consolidated Financial Statements 2025 as presented
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council approves the Gore Bay Museum Strategic Plan 2026-2030 as presented.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Gore Bay Council supports the efforts of Manitoulin Partners for Water Safety and expresses its commitment to promoting water safety within the community by providing public education and awareness initiatives regarding the importance of wearing life jackets and personal flotation devices.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 2026-22, being a By-law for the purpose of amending Zoning By-law 2022-24 for the Town of Gore Bay, to permit three (3) residential units in the former LAMBAC office building, and to permit two existing accessory structures to have a reduced northerly side yard setback of 2.0 metres, in a Commercial Core Zone for land described as Part Lot 2, Water Street Town Plan 36 of
Steele BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council approve the Royal Canadian Legion Br. 514 to extend their Liquor Licence for Canada Day Celebration on June 27, 2026 from noon to 1 a.m. June 28, 2026 and to include the parking area in front of the building located at 26 Phipps Street. Further, the Town to provide the Town's tent for the event
Steele BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 2026-19 being a by-law to appoint a Clerk receives its first, second, and third readings and is finally passed this 8th day of June 2026.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council accepts the May 13, 2026, Development, Properties and Public Works minutes as presented.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council approves the hiring policy to be changed to include on the interview team, the Chair of General Government Committee for all hirings deemed to be administrative and the Chair of the Development, Public Works and Properties Committee with all hirings deemed public works.
Steele BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 2026-14 being a by-law to amend the Boards & Committees By-law 2025-27 receives its first, second and third reading and is finally passed this 25th day of May 2026.
Steele BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 2026-17, being a By-law for the purpose of amending Zoning By-law 2022-24 of the Town of Gore Bay, to permit by special provision an increase in lot coverage from 30 percent to 38.82 percent, a reduced northerly interior side yard setback from 2.0 metres to 0.0 metres and a reduced front yard setback from 5.0 metres to 3.0 metres for a proposed Semi- Detached Dwel
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Gore Council accepts the items of the April 27, 2026, consent agenda.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council accepts the Request for Proposal report as information.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council accepts the April 16, 2026 Service Club Minutes as information.
WHEREAS the SAM Carp Derby Committee has requested the use of two picnic tables, three garbage containers and permission to utilize the area located behind the curling rink for the purpose of hosting their annual Carp Derby June 13th and 14th; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council grants permission to the SAM Carp Derby Committee.
WHEREAS access to healthcare is a fundamental right for all citizens, regardless of their geographic location or financial circumstances; WHEREAS for 40 years, Hope Air, a charitable organization, has been dedicated to removing barriers to healthcare by providing free travel supports for Canadians who must travel far from home to access medical treatment; WHEREAS Hope Air helps bridge the distance
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the minutes of March 12, 2026, Regular Council meeting be adopted as presented.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council accepts the Arena Wrap-Up Report as information.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council approves the revised Community Hall damage deposit policy that removes the damage deposit requirement for workshops, meetings and other short-term low-risk rentals.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council accepts the shared committee/Board Reports as information.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the minutes of February 23, 2026, Regular Council meeting be adopted as presented.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council directs staff to single source the design and construction of the Splash Pad Park washroom facilities to Sheppard & Sons Construction not to exceed $230,000.00 plus HST
BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE Gore Bay Council accepts the February 12, 2026 minutes of the Service Club Committee as information.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Gore Council approves the leasing of space at the Gore Bay Memorial Arena to Mr. Tymor Davis for the purpose of operating a VR Theme Park pop-up trial from June to September, at a proposed rate of $500 per month, plus full coverage of hydro costs, plus cleaning.
Steele BE IT RESOLVED THAT GORE BAY Council tables this report.
Steele WHEREAS locally elected trustees provide essential community representation; AND WHEREAS rural and northern communities rely on trustees to reflect local priorities, ensure accountability, and advocate for students; AND WHEREAS proposed changes may reduce or eliminate locally elected trustees; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council affirms support for maintaining elected trustees; AND FURTHE
Steele BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE Gore Bay Council directs staff to provide a report to Council which would include a new capital charge, including the amount of the charge, for any new connections in Gordon Township, the funds from which would go into a reserve account for future water infrastructure repairs/upgrades. FURTHUR BE IT RESOLVED THAT all future requests for connections in Gordon Township
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Committee of the Whole recommends to Council that Council passes a by-law eliminating municipal tax rate reductions for vacant and excess land subclasses; AND THAT the Committee of the Whole recommends to Council that Council direct staff to reflect a commercial and industrial municipal tax ratio of 0.95 in the 2026 tax rates through the annual Tax Rate By-Law.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Gore Council accepts the items of the February 9, 2026 consent agenda.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council THAT Council approve the 2026 budget expenditure of $31,140 plus applicable HST for the supply and installation of two fully engineered replacement pedestrian access ramps at the Gore Bay Marina; AND THAT Council authorize staff to issue a purchase order to Kropf Industrial Inc. for the procurement and installation of the ramps.
WHEREAS The Committee of the Whole met on February 9,2026, and has recommended the following: THAT Council adopts the 2026 Budget as presented; AND FURTHER THAT Council establishes the 2026 Budget Levy at $1,520,533 being a 2.74 percent increase in the municipal mill rate over 2025. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council approves this recommendation.
Steele WHEREAS LifeLabs has announced its intention to close its Greater Sudbury laboratory, and the transfer of medical specimen processing from Northern Ontario to laboratories in southern Ontario; and WHEREAS the Greater Sudbury laboratory provides essential diagnostic services to communities across Northern Ontario, including urban, rural, and remote municipalities, and plays a critical role i