Regular Council

THAT the following changes be made to the May 10, 2021, Regular Council Agenda: Move item 4.3 Jarlette Health Services to item 9.4 Item Regarding an Identifiable Individual and adjust the subsequent agenda items according. Add 7.2 Roof Tender

Woestenenk THAT the minutes of the Monday, April 12, 2021, Regular Council Meeting and Monday, April 19, 2021, Special Council Meeting be adopted as presented.

WHEREAS the Manitoulin Municipal Association discussed the establishment of the Ontario Provincial Police Detachment Board for Manitoulin and have requested for each Council to pass a resolution stating that each community should have their own representation appointed to the board; THEREFORE. BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council request that the composition of the new OPP Detachment Board be comprised of an appointed representative from each Manitoulin Municipality

Nodecker WHEREAS the Township of Springwater has circulated a letter addressing their concerns regarding regulations as proposed in the New Clean Fuel Standards presented to legislation; AND WHEREAS The Town of Gore Bay is also concerned with the new regulations imposed on grain farmers that may cause a negative impact on the domestic feed value to compete with foreign imports; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Town of Gore Bay send a letter of support to the Township of Springwater; AND FURTHER, a copy of this resolution be circulated to Hon., Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Environment and Climate Change MPP Mike Mantha, the Hon., Ernie Hardeman, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and all Ontario Municipalities

WHEREAS COVID-19 restrictions have had significant impacts; and WHEREAS many forms of socializing, recreation and sport have been curtailed; AND WHEREAS the game of golf can be enjoyed while maintaining proper social distancing; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Town of Gore Bay recommends that The Province of Ontario withdraws its prohibition on golfing and any other outdoor recreational activities which can be enjoyed while maintaining proper social distancing, and that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Premier of Ontario.

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 endorse the 988 crisis hotline initiative and a copy of this resolution be forwarded on the MPP Mike Mantha, The Premier of Ontario, The Federal Minster of Health, The Prime Minster and all Ontario Municipalities.

Woestenenk WHEREAS The General Government Committee met on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, and made the following recommendation to Council: THAT we agree to partner with NEMI and the other participating island municipalities to have ISN Inc. draft an island wide Safety and Community Wellness Plan. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council approve this recommendation.

Woestenenk WHEREAS The General Government Committee met on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, and made the following recommendation: THAT the marina fuel tender be awarded to McDougall for the 2021 boating season. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council approve this recommendation.

Woestenenk WHEREAS the Public Works Committee met on Monday April 26, 2021 and made the following recommendation to Council: THAT the repair of the dock finger be completed by the Public Works Department Staff. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council approve this recommendation.

WHEREAS the Public Works Committee met on Monday April 26, 2021 and made the following recommendation to Council: THAT the quote received and presented from Dad's auto in the amount of $1,600 be approved for completing ditching along Kinney Street. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council approve this recommendation.

Woestenenk WHEREAS The Manitoulin Planning Board has adopted their 2021 budget; AND WHEREAS The Board is seeking concurrence with the 2021 adopted budget by Council resolution; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council approves the adoption of the 2021 Manitoulin Planning Board budget; AND FURTHER Council agrees to the remaining balance of $3,491.67 for Gore Bay’s financial contribution.

THAT By-law No. 2021-12 Confirmatory By-law receives its first, second and third readings and finally passed this 10th day of May 2021.

Woestenenk THAT By-law No. 2021-13 To Rescind all Previous Separate Water and Sewer Financial Statement Requirements receives its first, second and third readings and finally passed this 10th day of May 2021

Woestenenk THAT free pumpouts be provided to boaters as long as the showerhouses are not opened by the Provincial Government

Nodecker THAT we create a new position for a Harbour Master's Assistant; FURTHER a job description be written and circulated to Council for approval and the position be advertised; AND FURTHER, a wage is determined at a later date for the position.

Woestenenk WHEREAS a roof tender was advertised and closed as of Monday, May 10, 2021; AND WHEREAS no proposals were submitted to the Town in response to the tender; AND WHEREAS the Town has deemed the repairs as time critical as the marina roof is leaking; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT The CAO is to follow the procurement policy as outlined for single source procurement as it been deemed in the best interest of the municipality considering the shortage on services provided based on the response received by the advertised tender.

Woestenenk THAT Gore Bay Council enter a closed session at 9:36 p.m. to discuss the following: 1. Item Regarding an Identifiable Individual 2. Staff

THAT we come out of closed session at 10:17 p.m. and reenter the regular Council session.

WHEREAS the summer student hiring committee has made a recommendation to offer Jackosn Carr the Public Works Position and offer Hugh McLaughlin, Trent Bell, and Abby Hawke the position of dock assistant; FURTHER, THAT Hannah Brown be offered either position if any of the other students decline.

THAT Tim Marks is offered the transfer station position and Dave Johnny be offered the custodial position.

THAT we provide a letter of support to Jarlette and circulate to the other island municipalities

THAT the Town of Gore Bay send a letter of support to the Town of South Bruce Peninsula lobbying the Ministry of the Attorney General to consider an additional level of lottery licensing to assist small organizations in rural communities that do not have nonprofit or charitable status; FURTHER a copy of this resolution be circulated to the Ministry for Alcohol and Gaming in Ontario and to all other Ontario municipalities.

THAT we adjourn at 10:22 p.m.