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 (18 motions)
18 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council add the following to the Regular Council agenda for August 26th, 2024: Add under Staff Reports 7.4 Common Wayfinding Signage for Manitoulin Island and Killarney
Moved by Aaron Wright, seconded by Dan Osborne
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the minutes of the July 24, 2024 Special Council Meeting, July 31st, 2024 Special Council Meeting, and August 12th, 2024 Regular Council Meeting are adopted as presented
Moved by Kelly Chaytor, seconded by Ken Blodgett
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council thanks Baker Tilly for their presentation of the Financial Statements and accepts the Consolidated Financial Statements 2023 as presented.
Moved by Terry Olmstead, seconded by Rob Dearing
Carried
WHEREAS, clear guidelines for property fencing are essential to ensure uniformity, safety, and compliance with municipal standards; AND WHEREAS, accurate determination and marking of lot boundaries before fence installation prevent disputes and ensure adherence to regulations; AND WHEREAS, specifying setbacks from sidewalks and streets facilitates maintenance and enhances pedestrian safety; AND WHEREAS, mandatory utility locates before installation prevent damage to underground utilities and ensure public safety; AND WHEREAS, setting maximum height limits for fences maintains sightlines for traffic safety; AND WHEREAS, prohibiting barbed wire or electrical fencing in residential areas enhances safety; AND WHEREAS, mandatory pre-consultation with the Public Works Manager or Bylaw Officer ensures compliance and addresses potential issues proactively. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT a Fence By-law is proposed to be drafted by staff and presented to Council for approval.
Moved by Dan Osborne, seconded by Rob Dearing
Carried
WHEREAS, the current parking restrictions on certain streets in our core commercial area may be limiting visitor accessibility and impacting local businesses; AND WHEREAS, it is in the interest of Council to support local businesses by adjusting parking regulations; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council directs Staff to research and present a staff report with respect to downtown parking restrictions.
Moved by Kelly Chaytor, seconded by Rob Dearing
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council accepts the Public Works Activity Report - June 20 to August 20, 2024, as information.
Moved by Aaron Wright, seconded by Ken Blodgett
Carried
WHEREAS the preference of Livebarn is to defer the agreement to the 2025-2026 Season; AND WHEREAS a meeting is to be scheduled for Fall or Winter to discuss the opportunity island wide; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council directs staff to revisit this service for the 2025/26 season with the intention of all the arenas on the Island subscrbing.
Moved by Kelly Chaytor, seconded by Rob Dearing
Carried
WHEREAS Town Manager/Clerk Harry Schlange attended the AMO Conference and delegations with the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Attorney General; BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council accepts this verbal update from the Town Manager/Clerk as information.
Moved by Dan Osborne, seconded by Aaron Wright
Carried
WHEREAS LAMBAC has presented common wayfinding signage for Manitoulin and Killarney; BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council approves the signage and agree to begin the installation in the Spring of 2025
Moved by Dan Osborne, seconded by Terry Olmstead
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council approves a donation of $1000 to the Gore Bay Child Care Centre to be exclusively for the Gore Bay location.
Moved by Ken Blodgett, seconded by Dan Osborne
Carried
WHEREAS Roger and Carol Chenard thank the Town for their approval of using the Town Tent for the Jack and Jill celebration; AND WHEREAS They have requested the use of the Town Tent for the weekend of September 28th, 2024, for a wedding taking place in Calendar near North Bay; AND WHEREAS they are willing to provide a donation of $250 to recreational activities in Gore Bay in exchange for the use of the tent; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council approves the use of the tent and accepts the donation
Moved by Kelly Chaytor, seconded by Ken Blodgett
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law No. 2024-32 Marriage Solemnization receives its first, second, and third readings and is finally passed this 26th day of August 2024.
Moved by Dan Osborne, seconded by Terry Olmstead
Carried
THAT Gore Bay Council enter a closed session at 9:04 p.m. in accordance with section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001.
Moved by Kelly Chaytor, seconded by Dan Osborne
Carried
THAT Gore Bay Council exit a closed session at 9:55 p.m.
Moved by Aaron Wright, seconded by Ken Blodgett
Carried
WHEREAS after Stasia Carr's departure from the Corporation the Town currently does not have a Division Registrar appointed; AND WHEREAS the Vital Statistics Act stipulates that every Municipal Clerk is a Division Registrar and is responsible for the duties of a Division Registrar as prescribed by the Vital Statistics Act. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Gore Bay Council approves the appointment of Harry Schlange as Division Registrar and Aly Niemi as Deputy Division Registrar
Moved by Dan Osborne, seconded by Kelly Chaytor
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the recommendation (identified as 11.4) discussed in closed session is hereby approved
Moved by Dan Osborne, seconded by Ken Blodgett
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Confirmatory By-Law No. 2024-33 receives its first, second, and third readings and is finally passed on this 26th day of August 2024.