Regular Council

THAT Gore Bay Council approves contributing a one time payment of $1,000.00 towards Project Lifesaver, with the caveat that the program is viable and the initial start up cost does not change.

THAT all Council meeting rates increase by $10.00 per meeting and bring the total remuneration to 5% less than the island average. FURTHER the new remuneration rate begins in 2023.

Nodecker THAT the minutes of April 11, 2022, Regular Council Meeting and April 27, 2022 and May 5, 2022, Special Council Meetings is adopted as presented.

Nodecker THAT the letter from the Town of Arnprior regarding Ukraine Humanitarian Efforts is received as information. FURTHER, The Town of Gore Bay supports the sanctions the federal government of Canada has imposed on Russia thus far.

Nodecker THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the items on May 9, 2022, Regular Council Meeting Consent Agenda are adopted as presented.

Woestenenk THAT Gore Bay Council grants permission to the SAM Carp Derby to use the parking lot area adjacent to the Red Roof pavilion for the derby to be held on June 11th and 13th 2022; FURTHER garbage and picnic tables will be made available for use for the event.

WHEREAS the Meredith Street Vendors Market has requested for the installation of signage to be located below the Harbour Days sign located at the corner of Hall Street and Agnes Street; AND WHEREAS the sign will provide information on the date, times, and location of the market; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council approves this request. FURTHER, the market is responsible for the maintenance of the sign.

WHEREAS the Inn at Gore Bay has asked permission to install a 3' x 2' directional sign, including the name of the inn and an arrow, to be located by the small bridge at Water Street and Bay Street; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council approves the installation of a directional sign as requested.

Woestenenk WHEREAS the Public Works & Properties Committee met on Monday, April 25th, 2022, and made the following recommendation: THAT Steven Hill is awarded the Storage Garage and Arena Repairs Tender in the amount of $116,000 plus HST. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council approve this recommendation.

Woestenenk WHEREAS the Public Works & Properties Committee met on Monday, April 25th, 2022, and made the following recommendation: THAT if the quotation for paving Denis Street, Eleanor Street, and Noble Blvd. is within the previously budgeted amount for Walker Road and Noble Blvd combined then Council approves the paving of Denis Street, Eleanor Street, and Noble Blvd THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council approve this recommendation.

Nodecker WHEREAS the General Government Committee met on Wednesday, April 27th, 2022, and made the following recommendation: THAT the request to use the community hall basement and kitchen is approved as long as all the churches have equal opportunity to use the facility while the Meredith Street Market is in operation. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council approve this recommendation.

Nodecker WHEREAS the General Government Committee met on Wednesday, April 27th, 2022, and made the following recommendation: THAT the Street Vendor Policy is approved as presented; FURTHER, the vendor map is amended to remove Site1. Water Treatment Plant. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council approve this recommendation.

Nodecker WHEREAS the General Government Committee met on Wednesday, April 27th, 2022, and made the following recommendation: THAT the RV Lot location is changed to the southeast corner of the Purvis Parking Lot adjacent to the Red Roof Pavilion, on a trial basis for the 2022 season as long as the property owner consents and the total number of RV's is capped at 5. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council approve this recommendation.

WHEREAS the General Government Committee met on Wednesday, April 27th, 2022, and made the following recommendation: THAT Council support in principle the reduced yard setback for Zoning Amendment re: Part Lot 11, N/S Hall Street, Surveyed as Part 1, Plan 31R-1830, Located at #8 Agnes Street. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council approve this recommendation.

WHEREAS the General Government Committee met on Wednesday, April 27th, 2022, and made the following recommendation: THAT a rate of $30.00 per month on a yearly basis is approved for the Inn at Gore Bay, for the inn to offer fitness centre privileges to their customers. FURTHER, the administration is completed by the Inn including completing and submitting waivers to the Town. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council approve this recommendation.

Nodecker THAT By-law No. 2022-12 Confirmatory By-law receives its first, second, and third readings and finally passed this 9th day of May 2022.

THAT we enter a closed session at 9:19 p.m. to discuss the following 1. Staff

Woestenenk THAT we exit closed session at 9:47 p.m. and reenter the regular Council open session.

Nodecker THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council approve offering the following positions: Harbour Master Assistant - Damien Merrylees Dock Attendant - Griffin Gibson FURTHER, we readvertise to fill the vacant dock attendant position.

THAT we adjourn at 9:48 p.m. and meet again on Monday June 13, 2022.