Regular Council

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following item is added to the May 13, 2024, Council agenda: Correspondence 6.6. Carp Derby Request, and 6.7 Planning Board Gore Bay request Information 10.1 Gore Bay Telephone and Data Interruptions 8 – 11 May 2024 Delegation re: Waste Management

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the minutes of April 8th Regular Council Meeting and April 24th, 2024 Special Council Meeting are adopted as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the items of the May 13th, 2024, Regular Council Meeting Consent Agenda are accepted as information except item 5.6 which is to be moved to Correspondence 6.7.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council approves the request made by the Community Garden Group regarding the Kite Festival and supplying 6 picnic tables and garbage receptacles and they be so told.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council supports the Township of Archipelago’s request to the Province of Ontario to reconsider and ultimately decide against the proposed phasing out of free private drinking water testing services; FURTHER, this resolution is circulated to all Ontario municipalities, the Minister of Health, and Sudbury District Health Unit.

WHEREAS, access to healthcare is a fundamental right for all citizens, regardless of their geographic location; AND WHEREAS, Hope Air, a charitable organization, has been tirelessly dedicated to providing access to healthcare by facilitating free flights and other services for patients living in rural and under-served communities in Ontario, ensuring they can receive vital medical treatment regardless of distance or financial means; AND WHEREAS, Hope Air has been instrumental in bridging the gap between smaller communities and hospitals far from home, reducing the barriers that often prevent individuals from reaching medical care; AND WHEREAS, the impact of Hope Air extends beyond the individual patients served, positively affecting families, communities, and the healthcare system as a whole by promoting wellness and reducing the burden of untreated medical conditions; AND WHEREAS, the compassion, dedication, and commitment demonstrated by Hope Air and its volunteers embody the spirit of community and the belief in the inherent value of every individual's well-being; NOW THEREFORE BE IT PROCLAIMED by the Town of Gore Bay that June 7th, 2024, shall be known as "Hope Air Day" in recognition of the invaluable contributions made by Hope Air to the health and well-being of individuals in Ontario's remote and rural communities.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council approve the Western Manitoulin Legion to use the property located south of the Legion as a temporary licensed patio space from 12 p.m. Saturday June 29th, 2024, until 2 a.m. June 30th, 2024; FURTHER, the Town provides the use of the Town’s tent for the event.

THAT item 6.5 re: Blue Box Ineligible Sources received from Township of North Glengarry is received as information by Council.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT, Gore Bay Council approves the request made by the SAM Carp Derby Committee to provide two picnic tables, and 2 – 3 garbage containers; FURTHER, the request to use the area behind the curling rink is granted provided it is the Town's property in use only.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council approve the municipal portion interim payment of $3592.48, leaving a balance of $3,922.20.

WHEREAS the Public Works & Properties Committee met on April 22, 2024, and made the following recommendation: THAT Gore Bay Council move forward with accepting the concept design by Mark Elliot, who is also working with Exp on our downtown revitalization project. BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council approves this recommendation.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law No. 2024-13 Transfer Agreement for the Downtown Revitalization By-law receives its first, second, and third readings and is finally passed this 13th day of May 2024.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law No. 2024-14 Transfer Agreement for Canada Summer Jobs Funding By-law receives its first, second, and third readings and is finally passed this 13th day of May 2024.

THAT Council pass by-law 2024-15 amending by-law 2023-16 being the short term rental accommodation by-law

BE IT RESOLVED THAT staff review a location with the owner of Loco Beans to keep their garbage bin on the owners property and to report back to Council.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law No. 2024-16 Confirmatory By-law receives its first, second, and third readings and is finally passed this 13th day of May 2024.

THAT we adjourn at 9:02 p.m.