Regular Council

THAT the minutes of the Monday, May 10, 2021, Regular Council Meeting be adopted as presented.

Woestenenk WHEREAS the position of Harbour Master’s Assistant was advertised and is now closed; AND WHEREAS a hiring committee needs to be organized to evaluate the applicants and conduct interviews; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council appoints the following individuals to sit on the Harbour Master’s Assistant Hiring Committee: Lee Hayden, Pam Fogal, and Ken Blodgett

Woestenenk WHEREAS a request from the owner of Buoy’s restaurant has been received to reinstall the Buoy’s sign on the lapidary building roof; AND WHEREAS the owner’s had previous permission from Gore Bay Council for the installation of the sign before the sign was purchased or erected; AND WHEREAS the contractor has confirmed that the sign is not responsible for the damages to the roof; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council approve allowing Buoy’s to reinstall their signage on the lapidary roof. FURTHER, the contractor provides a warranty for his work.

Woestenenk WHEREAS Gore Bay Council has received a request to use the marina main dock as a platform for an outdoor graduation ceremony; AND WHEREAS the Province of Ontario is allowing graduation ceremonies under the COVID- 19 reopening provincial plan as long as social distancing is maintained and the event is organized by a school board; AND WHEREAS the request is coming from a private citizen not affiliated with a school board as defined under the Education Act; AND WHEREAS our Sudbury District Public Health Inspector provided feedback for a recommendation from Council: THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay approves the request as presented for the use of the Gore Bay marina for an outdoor graduation ceremony as long as a plan is presented from the organizer to allow continuous access for the marina boaters.

WHEREAS The General Government Committee met on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, and made the following recommendation: THAT Gore Bay Council adopt the Town of Gore Bay Hiring Policy, 2021 as presented. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council approve this resolution.

Woestenenk WHEREAS The General Government Committee met on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, and made the following recommendation: THAT Council direct staff to apply for a grant opportunity from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Municipal Asset Management Program for Asset Management Program Enhancements in Gore Bay; FURTHER, the Town of Gore Bay commits to conducting the following activities in its proposed project submitted to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Municipal Asset Management Program to advance our asset management program: • GIS Viewer and Asset Collector License and Implementation • O.Reg 588/17 Compliant Asset Management Plan • Asset Management Training AND FURTHER commits $5,365.00 from its budget toward the costs of this initiative THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council approve this recommendation.

Woestenenk WHEREAS The Public Works & Properties Committee met on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, and made the following recommendation: THAT one A/C unit be installed for the library this spring and the remainder funds budgeted for the installation of two furnaces be placed in a reserve fund for the replacement of an A/C unit and furnace in 2022. THEREFORE, BE IT RESERVED THAT Gore Bay Council approve this recommendation.

WHEREAS The Public Works & Properties Committee met on Tuesday May 25, 2021, and made the following recommendation: THAT a 6 inch line be installed along Channel View Heights to Lot 28 and the curb stop request installation for Lot 26 Park Street to be paid by the Town be approved. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council approve this recommendation.

WHEREAS The Public Works & Properties Committee met on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, and made the following recommendation: THAT Gore Bay Council allow a travel trailer to be located at 1 Noble Blvd until July 12th with the possibility for the landowner to request an extension; FURTHER, the trailer to be allowed provided all paperwork, ie. building permits, etc must be in order and the site must indicate that there is active construction progressing. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council approve this recommendation.

THAT the Gore Bay Health and Safety Policy and Procedure be adopted as presented.

Woestenenk THAT By-law No. 2021-14 Confirmatory By-law receives its first, second and third readings and finally passed this 14th day of June 2021.

THAT By-law No. 2021-15 Being a By-law to amend 2021-02 Board and Committees By-law receives its first, second and third readings and finally passed this 14th day of June 2021.

Woestenenk THAT By-law No. 2021-16 Being a By-law to Regulate the Keeping of Exotic and Domestic Animals Other than Dogs receive its first, second and third readings and finally passed this 14th day of June 2021.

Woestenenk WHEREAS Infrastructure Ontario has submitted a request on behalf of Ministry of Attorney General (MAG); AND WHEREAS MAG is requesting that Starlink be in stalled at the Gore Bay Community Hall for the purpose of using the facility for a satellite courtroom location; ANDWHEREAS they are requesting that the cost be split between the Town and Mag for the installation; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council approve the installation of Starlink Internet at the Gore Bay Community Hall at the expense of MAG for the installation and ongoing services provided.

WHEREAS a tender for the paving of a portion of Water Street, Kinney Street and a portion of sidewalks for Meredith Street was advertised; AND WHEREAS the following proposals were received: 1. Pioneer Construction $221,299.34 inc. tax 2. Beamish $217,832.86 inc. tax THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Beamish be award the Gore Bay Paving Tender for 2021.

Woestenenk THAT Gore Bay Council approve the signing of another five year term agreement with the Ministry of Transportation for locations for three billboard signs.

Woestenenk Gore Bay Council enter a closed session at 9:15 p.m. to discuss the following: 1. Item Regarding an Identifiable Individual 2. Staff

THAT we come out of closed session at 10:20 p.m. and re enter an open session.

Woestenenk THAT Gore Bay Council approves the delinquent Harbour Centre tenant accounts be closed as discussed in closed session.

Woestenenk WHEREAS the Custodian Hiring Committee has made a recommendation to offer the permanent custodian position to David Hall; FURTHER, a temporary custodian position be offered to Seth Merrylees Cooper and both position be based on the wages discussed in closed session.

THAT Gore Bay Council approve raising Pam Fogal’s wage to Level 4 of the 2021 wage grid.

THAT we adjourn at 10:24 p.m.