Regular Council

Woestenenk THAT the minutes of September 12, 2022, Regular Council Meeting and September 29, 2022, Special Council Meeting are adopted as presented.

WHEREAS an additional service contract from PSD citywide was received which includes an additional Asset Management module for Asset Collection and staff training regarding the implementation of the software for asset management planning; AND WHEREAS funding has been received through FCM for Asset Management Planning; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council approves entering a contract with PSD for the purchase of Asset Management Software and staff training.

Woestenenk THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the items of the October 11th, 2022, Regular Council Meeting Consent Agenda are accepted as information.

Nodecker THAT the Town of Gore Bay supports the Municipality of Brighton Resolution No. COU 2022-346 regarding streamlining legislation for Physicians in Ontario for the inclusion of a tuition program to attract nurses to underserviced areas in the province; FURTHER, this motion is circulated to all Ontario municipalities, the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Health, and MPP Mike Mantha.

Nodecker WHEREAS the General Government Committee met on September 28, 2022, and made the following recommendation: THAT the Town of Gore Bay Hiring Policy is amended to remove the appointment of a hiring committee; FURTHER, the committee is comprised of at least one member of the administration, such as the CAO/Clerk, Treasurer, or corresponding department head supervisor, at least one member of the Town Council, and/or member of the corresponding committee. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council approves this recommendation.

Nodecker WHEREAS the General Government Committee met on September 28, 2022, and made the following recommendation: THAT the canteen tender proposal submitted by Deanna Lewis in the amount of $175.00 for 2022/2023 (October 15, 2022, to March 21, 2023, Arena Season) is accepted. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council approves this recommendation.

Nodecker WHEREAS the Recreation Committee met on September 27, 2022, and made the following recommendation: THAT the Recreation Committee is granted $3000.00 to purchase Christmas decorations for Meredith Street and the Santa float. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council approves this recommendation.

Woestenenk WHEREAS Resolution No. 15368 was passed on July 11, 2022, approving the decommissioning of wells; AND WHEREAS the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks has provided further information on the proper approval process of decommissioning wells for old waste sites; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Resolution No. 15368 is rescinded and the waste management committee continues attempting to obtain an attenuation zone as advised by the Ministry.

Nodecker BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law No. 2022-27 Confirmatory By-law receives its first, second, and third readings and finally passed this 11th day of October 2022.

Nodecker BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law No. 2022-28 Authorize the Signing Agreement with ICIP: Rural & Northern Stream receives its first, second, and third readings and finally passed this 11th day of October 2022.

Woestenenk THAT Aaron Wright is appointed to be the Community Emergency Management Coordinator for the Town of Gore Bay.

Woestenenk THAT Gore Bay Council approves a 1/2 page advertisement in the This is Manitoulin 2023 publication.

Nodecker THAT Gore Bay Council approves applying for funding through the NOHFC Cultural Supports Program – Community Events Stream for funding towards Gore Bay Harbour Days provided all Service Clubs agree and provide the financial statements for the application.

Woestenenk WHEREAS two proposals were received for the winter fuel tender as follows: McDougall Energy Furnace oil price per liter: $1.429+FCT 0.1341 +HST = $1.615 New North Fuels Inc. Furnace oil price per liter: $1.34+FCT+HST = $1.6454 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council awards the Winter Fuel Tender to New North Fuels Inc. for the 2022/23 Winter Fuel Tender

Nodecker THAT the Harbour Master 2022 Season Report is accepted as presented.

Nodecker THAT Gore Bay Council enter a closed session at 8:31 p.m. to discuss Staff and Litigation

Woestenenk THAT Gore Bay Council exit closed session at 8:59 p.m.

THAT Council adjourn at 9:02 p.m.