Regular Council

Woestenenk THAT the following changes be made to the January 13, 2020, Council agenda: Add 4.1.2. January 13, 2020 Library Board Minutes4.3 Public Works Committee - Inventory in Canada Infrastructure Program - Green Stream

Nodecker THAT the minutes of January 13, 2019 be adopted as presented.

WHEREAS Boating Ontario is requesting Municipal Councils across Canada send a letter to their local MP’s opposing the Liberal Parties proposed luxury tax on boats; AND WHEREAS boating is a significant contributor to Canada’s economy and the proposed 10 percent luxury boat tax will negatively affect the community of Gore Bay by causing job losses at businesses that depend on recreational boating; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council supports Boating Ontario as per above.

Nodecker WHEREAS Manitoulin Streams is requesting funding in support of 2020 Stream Restoration Initiatives; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council place Manitoulin Streams into the budget discussion for 2020;

WHEREAS the Community Policing Advisory Committee has asked the OPP for advice on how Cannabis Legalization Implementation Fund can be utilized; AND WHEREAS Constable Marie Ford, Community Safety Officer advised funds can be used for the DARE Program, The Manitoulin Injury Prevention Coalition and the Race Against Drugs events; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council include the cannabis Legalization Implementation Fund as part of the 2020 budget discussion.

THAT By-law No. 2020-01 re: Confirmatory By-law receive its first, second, and third readings and finally passed this 13th day of January 2020.

THAT By-law No. 2020-02 re: The Control and Licensing of Dogs receive its first, second, and third readings and finally passed this 13th day of January, 2020.

Woestenenk THAT By-law No. 2020-03 re: Licensing of Owners and Drivers of Taxi Cabs in Gore Bay receive its first, second, and third readings and finally passed this 13th day of January, 2020.

Nodecker THAT Council enter a closed session at 8:05 p.m. to discuss the following: 1. Staff

THAT Council come out of closed session and reenter the regular Council meeting at 8:44 p.m.

Nodecker WHEREAS Pam Bond was hired on a contract basis for a maximum term of six months effective January 1, 2020 in order to train for the Treasury Department; AND WHEREAS the requirements for a contract basis cannot be met; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Resolution 14734 be rescinded.

Woestenenk THAT Pam Bond be hired as a casual employee for a maximum term of six months effective January 1, 2020 at the rate established in closed session.

WHEREAS Annette Clarke was hired to continue past January 31, 2020 on a contract basis as established in closed session for the purpose of training Stasia Carr as a permanent replacement upon successful completion of training as approved by Annette Clarke and Council, and for the completion of the yearend audit and 2020 budget; AND WHEREAS the requirements for a contract basis cannot be met; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Resolution 14733 be amended to state Annette Clarke is to continue on as a casual employee for the purpose of training Stasia Carr as a CAO upon successful completion of training as approved by Annette Clarke and Council, and for the completion of the yearend audit and 2020 budget;

THAT we adjourn at 8:51 p.m.