Regular Council

THAT the following changes be made to the July 12, 2021, Council agenda: Amend 7.2 Parking By-law No from 2020- to 2021-18. Change 9.4 to Item Regarding an Identifiable Individual and add 9.5 Exit Closed Session Add. New Business 8.6 Community Safety Well Being Plan.

THAT the minutes of the Monday, June 14, 2021, Regular Council Meeting be adopted as presented.

WHEREAS the General Government Committee met on June 23, 2021, and made the following recommendation: THAT an ad hoc committee be formed to evaluate a comprehensive garbage collection system for the Town of Gore Bay. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council approves this recommendation and the following individuals sit on the committee: • Michael Lalonde • Kevin Woestenenk  Aaron Wright  Citizen Representative

WHEREAS the General Government Committee met on June 23, 2021, and made the following recommendation: THAT a billboard sign is designed and installed this year to replace the billboard sign on Hwy 17 east of Espanola. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council approves this recommendation.

WHEREAS the Public Works Committee met on June 28, 2021, and made the following recommendation: THAT the feasibility study proposal recommended by the Public Works Committee after their evaluation is accepted as presented. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council approves this recommendation and awards the Marina Feasibility Request for Proposals to Creva Group.

WHEREAS the Public Works Committee met on June 28, 2021, and made the following recommendation: THAT a clause be added to the Town of Gore Bay Hiring Policy stating staff are allowed to hire a temporary person to help in cases of extenuating circumstances such as in cases of emergency or where a time frame is critical for receiving help. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council approves this recommendation

THAT By-law No. 2021-17 Confirmatory By-law receive its first, second and third readings and finally passed this July 12, 2021.

THAT By-law No. 2021-18 Being a By-law to Amend By-law No. 2020-28 Parking By-law receive its first, second and third readings and finally passed this July 12, 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

WHEREAS an inquiry to rent the Town event tent was submitted by Haley Vander Weerden; AND WHEREAS she advised that her father will be responsible for the set up and take down of the tent if she is granted permission by the town to rent for her event; AND WHEREAS she has offered to make a donation to the Gore Bay Medical Centre for the use of the tent; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council approve this recommendation.

WHEREAS Nicole Weppler is working on an application for a Waterfront Project including the boardwalk repair and landscaping around the Gore Bay Harbour Centre; AND WHEREAS Council discussed granting permission at the June 14, 2021, Council meeting but there was not a resolution passed allowing her to do so; AND WHEREAS a Council resolution is required from the Town granting permission for submitting an application; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Nicole Weppler, Gore Bay Museum Curator apply on behalf of the Town of Gore Bay to Fednor’s Canada Community Revitalization Fund (CCRF), and Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation, Community Enhancement Program for the Town of Gore Bay Waterfront Project including landscape enhancements and boardwalk repair.

WHEREAS the Planning Board has received two quotes for updating island municipal zoning by-laws, one form JL Richards and the other from WSP; AND WHEREAS a response is required as to which quote each municipality wants to approve; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council approve the quotation received by JL Richards and the Planning Board coordinate with the other municipalities and consultant.

THAT Gore Bay Council enter a closed session at 9:19 p.m. to discuss the following: • Litigation • Item Regarding an Identifiable Individual

THAT Gore Bay Council exit a closed session at 9:41 p.m. and reenter the regular Council meeting.

WHEREAS Dr. Singh is requesting for his lease to be renewed on a month to month basis; AND WHEREAS his current lease was approved by Council for a 1 year term instead of the original contract with a five year term; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council approve offering a 1-year lease with a 3 month termination clause.

THAT we adjourn at 9:42 p.m.