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 (22 motions)
22 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
THAT the minutes of the January 9th, 2023, Regular Council Meeting are adopted as presented.
Moved by Aaron Wright, seconded by Kelly Chaytor
Carried
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the items of the February 13th, 2023, Regular Council Meeting Consent Agenda are accepted as information.
Moved by Terry Olmstead, seconded by Ken Blodgett
Carried
WHEREAS the Public Works & Properties Committee met on January 23, 2023, and made the following recommendation to Council: THAT staff applies for funding through NOHFC and FEDNOR to complete Phase 2 of the Marina Waterfront Project. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council approves this recommendation.
Moved by Kelly Chaytor, seconded by Aaron Wright
Carried
WHEREAS the General Government Committee met on January 25, 2023, and made the following recommendation to Council: THAT the Residential Dockage Rate increases by 3% above the regular 2023 dockage rate. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council approves this recommendation.
Moved by Aaron Wright, seconded by Terry Olmstead
Carried
WHEREAS the General Government Committee met on January 25, 2023, and made the following recommendation to Council: THAT the Vacant Building Registry is adopted as amended. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council approves this recommendation.
Moved by Kelly Chaytor, seconded by Terry Olmstead
Carried
WHEREAS the General Government Committee met on January 25, 2023, and made the following recommendation to Council: THAT all commercial lease rates are set at 2% for 2023. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council approves this recommendation.
Moved by Aaron Wright, seconded by Ken Blodgett
Carried
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council approved the new Gore Bay Marina Handbook Policy as presented.
Moved by Aaron Wright, seconded by Ken Blodgett
Carried
WHEREAS the General Government Committee met on January 25, 2023, and made the following recommendation to Council: THAT the amendments to the Town of Gore Bay's Hiring Policy are accepted as presented. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council approves this recommendation.
Moved by Kelly Chaytor, seconded by Terry Olmstead
Carried
WHEREAS the Joint Fire Board met on February 1, 2023, and made the following recommendation: THAT Council accepts the Budget for 2023 in the amount of $125,445.00. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council approves this recommendation.
Moved by Aaron Wright, seconded by Kelly Chaytor
Carried
THAT Aaron Wright is appointed to act as head of Council for agenda item 7.20 of the February 13, 2023, Council agenda in the absence of Dan Osborne and Ron Lane.
Moved by Kelly Chaytor, seconded by Ken Blodgett
Carried
WHEREAS the Building Systems Committee met on February 8, 2023, and made the following recommendation to Council: THAT the Joint Building Systems Agreement 2023 is accepted, renewed, and signed. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council approves this recommendation.
Moved by Terry Olmstead, seconded by Ken Blodgett
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law No. 2023-05 Confirmatory By-law receives its first, second, and third readings and finally passed this 13th day of February 2023.
Moved by Aaron Wright, seconded by Terry Olmstead
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law No. 2023-06 Amendment Authorizing Agreement between the Town of Gore Bay and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing By-law receives its first, second, and third readings and finally passed this 13th day of February 2023.
Moved by Ken Blodgett, seconded by Terry Olmstead
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law No. 2023-07 Vacant Building Registry By-Law receives its first, second, and third readings and finally passed this 13th day of February 2023.
Moved by Kelly Chaytor, seconded by Aaron Wright
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law No. 2023-08 to Adopt an Amendment to the Offical Plan By-law receives its first, second, and third readings and finally passed this 13th day of February 2023.
Moved by Terry Olmstead, seconded by Kelly Chaytor
Carried
WHEREAS the Arena Manager has requested to keep the Gore Bay Memorial Arena open for March Break 2023 for public skating; AND WHEREAS the Rainbow Schools Teachers Union has inquired to provide funding for public skating over March Break; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay approve the Gore Bay Memorial Arena to remain open during March Break 2023.
Moved by Aaron Wright, seconded by Kelly Chaytor
Carried
THAT Gore Bay Council enter into a closed session at 8:24 p.m. to discuss the following items: 1. Litigation 2. Item Regarding an Identifiable Individual re: Nursing Home 3. Staff
Moved by Aaron Wright, seconded by Kelly Chaytor
Carried
THAT Gore Bay Council comes out of closed session at 8:38 p.m. and reenter open session.
Moved by Terry Olmstead, seconded by Kelly Chaytor
Carried
WHEREAS Gore Bay Council has approved Fitness Centre Memberships as an incentive for full time staff; AND WHEREAS part-time staff were not previously provided the same incentive; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council approve fitness centre memberships to all Gore Bay staff.
Moved by Kelly Chaytor, seconded by Aaron Wright
Carried
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council approve the Public Works Summer Student wage to be offered at $1.10 above the minimum wage rate. FURTHER a student office assistance is approved with or without government funding.
Moved by Kelly Chaytor, seconded by Aaron Wright
Carried
WHEREAS the General Government Committee met on January 25, 2023, and made the following recommendation to Council: THAT the Harbour Master and Arena Manager wages are determined as discussed in the closed session. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay approves this recommendation.