Regular Council

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council accepts the addition of item 8.5 on the Correspondence Agenda - Manitoulin Planning Board Amendment Applications

THAT Gore Bay Council adopts the minutes of the November 25, 2024, Regular Council meeting as presented.

WHEREAS the sudden and unexpected passing of Councillor Ken Blodgett has occurred; AND WHEREAS as per the Municipal Act, in order to begin the process of filling the vacancy, Council must first meet to declare the seats vacant; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council formally declares the seat of one Council member vacant.

WHEREAS the Town of Gore Bay has declared 2 Council seats vacant; AND WHEREAS Dan Forrest and Taryn Strain 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; BE IT RESOLVED THAT Dan Forrest and Taryn Strain be appointed to the Office of Councillor for the remainder of the 2022-2026 Council Term; AND THAT staff be directed to present a by-law at the January 13, 2025, Regular Council meeting to formalize the appointments.

THAT Council accepts the December 9th, 2024 By-Law report as information.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council accepts the marketing update as information.

1. THAT Council receive this report, Summary of Council’s 2022-2027 Mid-Term Strategic Accomplishments, as information.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council approves the water budget as presented with a water/sewer rate increase of 7.14%; FURTHER THAT Council approves the addition of a Campground classification in Appendix A of the 2025 Water and Sewer Rate By-Law to include Facilities at a modified commercial rate and Per Site at 25% apartment rate.

That Council approve the 2025 rate book (user fees) as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council approves $1400 donations in 2025 to be included in the 2025 budget as follows:  Christmas Food Basket $300  Student Bursary $500  Manitoulin Streams $300  Gore Bay Food Bank $300

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council accepts the items on the December 9th, 2024, Shared Committee/Board Reports as information.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council accepts the letter from the Solicitor General regarding relief for OPP billing as information.

WHEREAS waste is a growing problem in this world, and particularly on Manitoulin where landfills are being closed; AND WHEREAS THE Island Wide Waste Resource Committee is proposing the development of a greener solution; BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council supports the idea in principal but recommend a different approach such as a 3rd party consultant.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the permit for Rock Networks to proceed with the installation of their Outdoor OLT for the Fiber Broadband Project

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council refers the issues brought forward by Walter Maskel to Staff to review and report back to Council.

WHEREAS two applications for amendment are before the Manitoulin Planning Board for 13 Hall Street; BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council supports these applications of amendment, subject to town's input regarding urban design and ensuring amendments are site specific, and adequate servicing requirements.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law No. 2024-44 Water and Sewer Rate receives its first, second, and third readings and is finally passed on this 9th day of December 2024.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law No. 2024-45 Confirmatory By-law received its first, second, and third readings and is finally passed on this 9th day of December 2024.

THAT we adjourn at 9:04 p.m.