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 (13 motions)
13 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
THAT the minutes of the December 11th, 2023, Regular Council Meeting are adopted as presented.
Moved by Kelly Chaytor, seconded by Rob Dearing
Carried
THAT the items in the January 8, 2024 Regular Council Meeting Consent Agenda are accepted as information with the exception of item 5.2 which is to be moved to 6. iii) correspondence.
Moved by Aaron Wright, seconded by Kelly Chaytor
Carried
WHEREAS, our municipality does not currently exclusively operate a cemetery, but does so in partnership with our neighboring municipality Gordon Barrie Island; AND WHEREAS, a letter has been received containing recommendations for support by Ontario municipalities; AND WHEREAS Gore Bay Council acknowledges the operation of a cemetery poses additional burdens; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay supports the recommendations outlined in the received letter from Clearview Township pertaining to the operation of a cemetery in a municipality's jurisdiction and this resolution be circulated to Todd McCarthy, Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery, Jim Cassimatis, BAO Interim CEO/Registrar, MPP Mike Mantha and all Ontario municipalities.
Moved by Dan Osborne, seconded by Aaron Wright
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT The Council of Gore Bay supports an application to NOHFC for the Marina Expansion Project Phase 2; FURTHER, The Town of Gore Bay will contribute 50% of project costs ($1,765,857.50) towards total project costs of $3,531,715.00, and supports a request to NOHFC of $1,765,857.50; AND FURTHER, The Town of Gore Bay will cover any cost overruns related to this project.
Moved by Kelly Chaytor, seconded by Terry Olmstead
Carried
THAT Gore Bay Council supports item 6.3 "Advocacy for Short Term Rentals" circulated by The City of Thunder Bay, and they be so advised.
Moved by Dan Osborne, seconded by Rob Dearing
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law No. 2024-01 Confirmatory By-law receives its first, second, and third readings and is finally passed this 8th day of January 2024.
Moved by Kelly Chaytor, seconded by Aaron Wright
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law No. 2024-02 Boards and Committees By-law receives its first, second, and third readings and is finally passed this 8th day of January 2024.
Moved by Aaron Wright, seconded by Terry Olmstead
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law No. 2024-03 Amendment to By-law 2023-18 Employee Remuneration By-law receives its first, second, and third readings and is finally passed this 8th day of January 2024.
Moved by Dan Osborne, seconded by Rob Dearing
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law No. 2024-04 Emergency Management Plan By-law receives its first, second, and third readings and is finally passed this 8th day of January 2024.
Moved by Terry Olmstead, seconded by Kelly Chaytor
Carried
THAT Gore Bay Council schedules a public meeting for February 15, 2024, to address the following applications: 1. Application for an Official Plan Amendment to redesignate from a Future Development Area to a Residential Area to permit the development of a 64-bed Nursing Home with a potential future phase for an additional 28 beds 2. Application for Municipal Zoning By-law Amendment to rezone from a Future Development Zone to an Institutional Zone to permit the development of a 64-bed Nursing Home with a potential future phase for an additional 28-beds; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council approve this recommendation.
Moved by Aaron Wright, seconded by Dan Osborne
Carried
THAT Gore Bay Council enter a closed session at 7:52 p.m. to discuss the following items: 1. Litigation 2. Proposed Land Acquisition 3. Potential Litigation
Moved by Aaron Wright, seconded by Dan Osborne
Carried
THAT Gore Bay Council exits closed session at 8:26 p.m.
Moved by Kelly Chaytor, seconded by Terry Olmstead