Regular Council

THAT the minutes of the Monday, August 9, 2021, Regular Council Meeting be adopted as presented.

THAT we provide a one-month extension to Arie Sterk's request to allow a trailer to remain at 1 Noble Blvd; FURTHER, he provides further evidence of development.

WHEREAS the City of Toronto has circulated a request to all municipalities for support of their resolution regarding Bill 177 Stronger Fairer Ontario Act; AND WHEREAS the proposed changes would negatively affect the Manitoulin Provincial Offences Office by increasing costs and producing challenges to human resources available locally; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council supports the City of Toronto's motion and they be so advised; FURTHER, a copy of this motion is circulated to all Ontario Municipalities and the Office of the Attorney General.

WHEREAS the Municipality of Leamington has asked for support of their motion re: Joint Liability and Several Liability; THEREFORE, Gore Bay Council supports their motion and they be so told.

WHEREAS the Municipality of Trent Lakes has asked for support of their motion asking the Provincial Government to address the OHIP- insured eye care immediately and enter legally binding negotiations with Ontario Optometrists to fund these services; AND WHEREAS Gore Bay Council is in agreement that the job action taken by Ontario Optometrists will jeopardize good eye care for those who need it most; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THATGore Bay supports the Municipality of Trent Lake in this matter and this motion be forwarded to Premier Ford, Ontario Minister of Health Christine Elliot, MPP Mike Mantha, the Ontario Association of Optometrists and to all municipalities in Ontario.

THAT we purchase an 8' x 12' aluminium billboard sign with a 10-year warranty from Laird Signs including the pressure treated frame and installation for a total cost of approximately $3986.44; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay approves this reccomendation.

WHEREAS the General Government Committee met on August 25, 2021, and made the following recommendation; THAT Frank Fraser is offered the part-time custodian position at Level 3 of the 2021 wage grid; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay approves this recommendation.

WHEREAS Intake 3 of the Municipal Modernization Grant is now open; AND WHEREAS an Expression of Interest is to be submitted, but only after the monies received from Intake 1 have been allocated to a certain purpose; AND WHEREAS Staff have confirmed through the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing that Intake 1 was unconditional, meaning that the Municipality may decide where they choose to spend the funds; AND WHEREAS a total of $102,000.00 remains unallocated from Intake 1 of the Municipal Modernization Funding; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council allocates the remaining funds of $102,000.00 towards accessibility renovations for the Gore Bay Medical Centre, Municipal Office, and Public Works Road Upgrades; FURTHER, Staff submit an expression of interest for Intake 3 of the Municipal Modernization Program.

WHEREAS the Public Works Committee made a recommendation to Council to direct staff to apply for ICIP-Green Stream Program; AND WHEREAS the application deadline was September 9, 2021; AND WHEREAS staff submitted the application as directed by Public Works to meet the application deadline; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council approves the submitted application towards the Investing In Canada Infrastructure Program -Green Infrastructure Program 2021, to replace the water main and increase the number of fire hydrants along Dawson Street to Meredith Street to Borron Street, to Thorburn Street; FURTHER, we approve the inclusion of Laird Street in this application.

WHEREAS the Recreation Committee met on September 8, 2021, and made the following recommendation; THAT we offer a multi-month gym membership at a 10% reduction with a minimum 3-month purchase; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council approves this recommendation

WHEREAS the Recreation Committee met on September 8, 2021, and made the following recommendation; THAT Annette Clarkebe appointed to sit on the Gore Bay Recreation Committee; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council approves this recommendation.

THAT Gore Bay Council advise the Ad Hoc Medical Centre Committee that we support their recommendation of renovating the ingress and egress of the Medical Centre building, including the front, back and ambulance areas, a reception area that overlooks the wait room and the wait room suite.; FURTHER, the Ad Hoc Medical Centre Committee continue with recommending a design, costing, and fundraising to Gore Bay Council.

THAT By-law No. 2021-21 Confirmatory By-law receives its first, second and third readings and finally passed this 13th day of September 2021.

THAT By-law 2021-22 Appointment of a Deputy Clerk receives its first, second and third readings and finally passed this 13th day of September 2021.

THAT By-law No. 2021-23 Amend Boards and Committees receives its first, second, and third readings and finally passed this 13th day of September 2021.

THAT Gore Bay Council approves the Covid 19 Arena Rules and Regulations Policy as amended and the Community Hall Covid 19 Policy.

WHEREAS a tender submission was received by Lignum Builders Ltd. for the repair of the Gore Bay Memorial Roof at $76,381.00 plus HST for a total of $86,301.53; AND WHEREAS ICIP COVID-19 Resilience funding was received for repairs to the marina, lapidary building and arena roofs; AND WHEREAS the net total after grant funding to the Town is $9,713.66. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council approve the tender proposal received from Lignum Builders Ltd. and approve the spending of funds in the total of $9,713.66 towards the arena roof repair.

THAT we enter a closed session at 9:58 p.m. to discuss the following: 1. Staff

THAT we come out of closed session at 10:41 p.m.

THAT we approve advertising for a permanent full-time public works assistant

THAT we adjourn at 10:43 p.m.