Regular Council

THAT the following item be added to the November 13, 2023, Regular Council Meeting agenda: Add New Business 10.4 - Notice of Application for a Consent to Sever Park Lot 8 West Side Water Street (15A Water Street)

THAT the minutes of the October 10th, 2023, Regular Council Meeting are adopted as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the items of the November 11th, 2023, Regular Council Meeting Consent Agenda are accepted as information, with the exception of item 6.7 which is to be moved to correspondence 7.4.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council supports the Municipality of Wawa regarding requesting the Government of Canada to amend subsections 118.06 (2) and 118.07 of the Income Tax Act to increase the amount of tax credits for volunteer firefighting and search and rescue volunteer services from $3,000 to $10,000; FURTHER, this resolution be forwarded to the Association of Fire Chiefs of Ontario, Manitoulin Fire Mutual Aid Association, Association of Municipalities of Ontario, and all Ontario municipalities.

WHEREAS the Municipality of Wawa and the Township of McKeller are requesting the Province to amend the Legislation Act, 2006 to include digital publication as an acceptable and notice requirement for Provincial Acts and Regulations; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council supports this request.

THAT Goe Bay Council accept item 7.3 as information.

THAT Gore Bay Council supports the Township of Hawesbury regarding amendments to the Resident's Bill of Rights set out in Section 3 of the Fixing Long Term Care Act 2021.

WHEREAS the Public Works & Properties Committee met on October 23, 2023, and made the following recommendation: THAT Council pass a by-law to reduce the speed limit throughout town to 40 km unless otherwise posted; FURTHER, a public education campaign is required before the by-law is implemented. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council approves this recommendation.

WHEREAS the Public Works & Properties Committee met on October 23, 2023, and made the following recommendation: THAT Gore Bay Council compromise with the homeowner to provide an acceptable driveway grade to both parties by offering either two loads of gravel and removing the asphalt apron or leaving the apron and providing one load of gravel. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council approves this recommendation.

WHEREAS the Public Works & Properties Committee met on October 23, 2023, and made the following recommendation: THAT Gore Bay Council leave Walker Road as a gravel road for now and look at long term planning for a future date. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council approves this recommendation.

WHEREAS the Public Works & Properties Committee met on October 23, 2023 and made the following recommendation: THAT the committee approve the Legion's request to close a portion of Meredith Street for a Remembrance Day ceremony and that Council provide approval on an ongoing basis. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council approves this recommendation.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law No. 2023-26 Confirmatory By-law receives its first, second, and third readings and finally passed this 13th day of November 2023.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law No. 2023-28 Truck Route By-law receives its first, second, and third readings and finally passed this 13th day of November 2023.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law No. 2023-29 Appointment of a Deputy Clerk By-law receives its first, second, and third readings and finally passed this 13th day of November 2023.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law No. 2023-30 Reduce Speed Limits By-law receives its first, second, and third readings and finally passed this 13th day of November 2023.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the 2023 Financial Report presented by the Treasurer is accepted as information.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council approve a 3% lease rate increase for 2024.

That Council approve the 2024 rate book (user fees) as presented except the marina rates to be reviewed by staff and presented at a future meeting for review by Council; FURTHER, the arena youth rate is offered for charity or youth sports fundraising that benefits the Town of Gore Bay and the community.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council recommends to the Manitoulin Planning Board that consent to sever for an easement be granted to the owner of 15A Water Street as presented in File No. B25-23.

THAT Gore Bay Council Enter Closed Session at 6:43 p.m. p.m. to discuss the following items: 1. Litigation 2. Labour Relations

THAT Gore Bay Council exit closed session at 7:03 p.m.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT there is a 3.3% increase to the remuneration of employees, effective January 1st, 2024, due to the market adjustment and CPI increase in 2023; FURTHER, we base CPI annually from July to July and the mileage rate is set at $0.60 per kilometre; AND FURTHER, by-law 2022-14 is amended.

THAT Gore Bay Council approve the POA severance policy as presented as well as the wage increase for Dayna Nelder as discussed in closed session and approve hiring a part time POA employee.

THAT Gore Bay Council adjourn at 7:07 and meet again on December 11, 2023