Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (16 motions)
16 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
THAT the minutes of November 14, 2022, Regular Council Meeting and November 16, 2022, Special Council Meeting are adopted as presented.
Moved by Dan Osborne, seconded by Kelly Chaytor
Carried
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the items of the December 12th, 2022, Regular Council Meeting Consent Agenda are accepted as information.
Moved by Aaron Wright, seconded by Paulie Nodecker
Carried
WHEREAS the Manitoulin Fine Arts Association is seeking support for the 27th Annual Manitoulin Art Tour, July 14, 15, and 16, 2023 in the form of either a monetary donation or free rental space; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council offer the Gore Bay arena as free rental space for the Manitoulin Art Tour.
Moved by Aaron Wright, seconded by Terry Olmstead
Carried
WHEREAS the Public Works Committee met on December 5, 2022, and made the following recommendation: THAT Gore Bay Council approves the request by Jamie Mohamed to install a waterline to his property located at Hall Street; FURTHER, the installation must be approved by the Town's Public Works Manager and all costs associated with the water hook up installation are at the property owner's expense. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT this recommendation is approved.
Moved by Paulie Nodecker, seconded by Dan Osborne
Carried
WHEREAS the General Government Committee met on December 6, 2022, and made the following recommendation: THAT Gore Bay Council approve a wage grid beginning on January 1, 2023, based on 1 percent plus cost of living until the creation of a new wage grid is reviewed and approved by Council for the remainder of the year; FURTHER wages will be adjusted accordingly retroactively, depending on the wage grid still to be determined for the remainder of the year. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council approve this recommendation.
Moved by Dan Osborne, seconded by Aaron Wright
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law No. 2022-34 Amendment to Zoning By-law 2022-24 receives its first, second, and third readings and finally passed this 12th day of December 2022.
Moved by Dan Osborne, seconded by Paulie Nodecker
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law No. 2022-33 Confirmatory By-law receives its first, second, and third readings and finally passed this 12th day of December 2022.
Moved by Aaron Wright, seconded by Paulie Nodecker
Carried
WHEREAS Leeanne Woestenenk has tendered her resignation as Councillor as of November 25, 2022; AND WHEREAS Section 263 (1) of the Municipal Act states how to fill a vacant seat of Council, and further Section 263 (5) states the vacancy is to be filled within 60 days after a vacancy is declared by either appointment or a pass a by-law to hold a by election; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council accepts Leeanne’s resignation with regret; FURTHER, the vacant seat is filled by appointment; AND FURTHER, Ken Blodgett is asked to fill the vacancy and if he declines, staff will place an advertisement in the Expositor advising of the vacancy to receive submissions to fill the seat. AND FURTHER Council will make a formal appointment of the new Councillor at a Regular Council meeting to be held in January.
Moved by Dan Osborne, seconded by Paulie Nodecker
Carried
WHEREAS Gore Bay Council wishes to appoint an Acting Head of Council when the Head of Council is absent; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council appoints Dan Osborne as Acting Head of Council where a by-law will be drafted to be presented and approved at the next Council meeting.
Moved by Kelly Chaytor, seconded by Paulie Nodecker
Carried
WHEREAS Aboriginal Housing has submitted several reports as per By-law No. 2020-05 regarding the proposed development at 3 Water Street; AND WHEREAS approval of the development was subject to the results from the studies and reports received by Aboriginal Housing; AND WHEREAS Council has concerns with the water and sewer capacity for 3 Water Street; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council sends the reports provided by Aboriginal Housing to the Public Works & Properties Committee to review and make a recommendation to Council. FURTHER a letter be sent to Aboriginal Housing to advise the studies provided are being reviewed by the Town and a letter will be provided outlining the Town's expectations.
Moved by Dan Osborne, seconded by Aaron Wright
Carried
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council approve an increase of 2 ½ % to the 2023 Rate Book, the Purvis Museum admissions are stated to be “by donation” and the Commissioning of Oaths rate is raised to $50.00.
Moved by Dan Osborne, seconded by Aaron Wright
Carried
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council approves contributing to a Physician Recruitment Incentive Program towards the Town of Gore Bay Medical Office by offering the following items: One year paid fitness centre membership, one year paid green fees, one year paid curling club membership, one year paid dockage fees, housing incentive up to $2,000 a month for one year, $30,000 including office rent at $14,500, relocation at $5,000, and a signing bonus at $10,000.
Moved by Dan Osborne, seconded by Kelly Chaytor
Carried
THAT Gore Bay Council enters into a closed session at 9:23 p.m. to discuss staff to discuss performance appraisals and a custodian position vacancy and an item regarding an identifiable individual.
Moved by Aaron Wright, seconded by Paulie Nodecker
Carried
THAT we come out of closed session at 10:34 p.m.
Moved by Dan Osborne, seconded by Paulie Nodecker
Carried
WHEREAS salaried staff are entitled to a year end Pay for Performance review; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council approve the following pay for performance bonuses; Stasia Carr: 7% Michael Lalonde: 4% Roger Chenard: 6%