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 (10 motions)
10 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
THAT the minutes of the July 10th, 2023, Regular Council Meeting are adopted as presented.
Moved by Dan Osborne, seconded by Kelly Chaytor
Carried
WHEREAS the Town of Gore Bay has submitted an application to NOHFC for a downtown revitalization project; AND WHEREAS NOHFC requires a resolution from Council indicating our funding commitment towards the project, including a commitment to cover any project cost overruns; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council is financially committed to the Downtown Revitalization Project to cover our portion of the Downtown Revitalization Project budget; AND FURTHER, any project cost overruns will be covered by the Town of Gore Bay.
Moved by Aaron Wright, seconded by Ken Blodgett
Carried
WHEREAS the Public Works & Properties Committee met on July 24, 2023, and made the following recommendation: THAT Gore Bay Council adopt the prohibit Heavy Trucks on Specified Highways in Gore Bay By-law as presented and to include any recommendations provided by MAG. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council approves this recommendation.
Moved by Terry Olmstead, seconded by Dan Osborne
Carried
WHEREAS the General Government Committee met on July 26, 2023, and made the following recommendation: THAT Gore Bay Council adopt the Clean Yards & Properties By-law as presented. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council approves this recommendation.
Moved by Ken Blodgett, seconded by Aaron Wright
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law No. 2023-22 Confirmatory By-law receives its first, second, and third readings and finally passed this 14th day of August 2023.
Moved by Kelly Chaytor, seconded by Dan Osborne
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council supports the idea of the Western Manitoulin Economic Development Officer exploring the cruiseship industry for the Town of Gore Bay.
Moved by Aaron Wright, seconded by Dan Osborne
Carried
THAT Gore Bay Council enter a closed session at 8:07 p.m. to discuss staff and an item regarding an identifiable individual.
Moved by Terry Olmstead, seconded by Aaron Wright
Carried
THAT Gore Bay Council exit closed session at 8:57 p.m.
Moved by Aaron Wright, seconded by Ken Blodgett
Carried
WHEREAS Councillor Paulie Nodecker has requested a sick leave from her position; AND WHEREAS Section 259(1) (c) states “The office of a member of council of a municipality becomes vacant if the member is absent from the meetings of council for three successive months without being authorized to do so by a resolution of council”; THERFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council authorizes Paulie Nodecker a leave of absence from her position as a member of Gore Bay Council up to December 31st if required.