Regular Council

THAT the following be added to the October 10, 2023 Regular Council agenda: Add 9.4 Notice of Application for Consent to Sever File No. B20-23 Part Park Lt 8 North Side Park Street.

THAT the minutes of the September 11th, 2023, Regular Council Meeting are adopted as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the items of the October 10th, 2023, Regular Council Meeting Consent Agenda are accepted as information with the exception of 5.4 which is to be moved to 6.iii Correspondence in the agenda.

THAT 6. i) is accepted as information.

WHEREAS the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM University) has requested the Province of Ontario for a permanent increase in annual base funding of $4.0 million before the end of this fiscal year; AND WHEREAS The Township of Billings has sent a letter to the Premier of Ontario urging the Province to support NOSM’s request and has circulated their letter to all Ontario municipalities for support; AND WHEREAS The Town of Gore Bay also recognizes the need and shortage of doctors in Northern Ontario and that the funding has not been provided to support healthcare growth and expansion in Northern Ontario communities; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT The Town of Gore Bay join the Township of Billings in their support of NOSM and send a copy of this motion to the Premier of Ontario so the province can continue to deliver on the mandate that the Conservative Government established initially in response to the needs of Northern municipalities; FURTHER, this motion is circulated to all Northern Ontario municipalities.

THAT agenda item 6. iii) is accepted as information.

WHEREAS the General Government Committee met on September 27, 2023, and made the following recommendation: THAT Gore Bay Council support the Remembrance Day Banner Project as requested; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council approves this recommendation.

WHEREAS the General Government Committee met on September 27, 2023, and made the following recommendation: THAT Gore Bay Council support the request made by Lakeshore Excursions and provides both the accommodations and meals for the Great Lakes scouting excursion to take place on August 9th, 2023. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council approves this recommendation.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law No. 2023-25 Confirmatory By-law receives its first, second, and third readings and finally passed this 10th day of October 2023.

WHEREAS LAMBAC and it partnering communities have opened up an opportunity to be involved in a wayfinding signage project for the Manitoulin, Massey, Lacloche, and Killarney regions; AND WHEREAS to be a participant and to meet the requirements of the funding application, there must be a commitment by the participating municipalities and first nations to make a five (5) year payment for the annual fees associated with TODS signage as it applies to our area and the shared Manitoulin TODS signs; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council approves participating in principle subject to more information regarding pricing and 2024 budget approval.

WHEREAS a Winter Fuel Tender was advertised and the following proposals were received: McDougall Energy 1.4088 + HST New North Fuels 1.2178 + HST THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the 2023 winter fuel tender is awarded to New North Fuels.

WHEREAS Rob Dearing and Maureen Armstrong have signified in writing that they are legally qualified to hold office and consented to accept the office if they are appointed to fill the Council vacancy; AND WHEREAS Rob Dearing has been elected by Gore Bay Council to fill the Council vacant seat; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Rob Dearing is appointed to fill the vacancy and a declaration by-law and declaration of office will take place at the next regular scheduled council meeting.

WHEREAS a Notice of Application for Consent to Sever File No. B20-23 Part Park Lt 8 North Side Park Street was received for review by the Manitoulin Planning Board; AND WHEREAS the lot addition from #8 Park Street to #6 Park Street to correct an encroachment of #6 Park Street’s garage; AND WHEREAS with the severance 8 Park Street will conform to the Town’s 2 metre side yard setback, but will result in 6 Park Street having a setback of only approximately 1.69 metres depending on the survey result; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council states this is acceptable in this circumstance only and allow for the setback of less than 2 metres as stated in the Town’s current zoning by-law;

THAT Gore Bay Council Enter Closed Session at 7:58 p.m. to discuss the following items: 1. Staff re: Filling Vacant Positions, By-law Officer, Arena Assistant and Transfer Station Attendant 2. An Item Regarding an Identifiable Individual

THAT Gore Bay Council exit closed session at 8:43 p.m.

WHEREAS the position of by-law officer was posted publicly to fill the vacancy; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following is offered a position with the Town of Gore Bay as discussed in closed session: By-law Officer – Brandon Paling

THAT we adjourn at 8:46 p.m.