The Gore Bay Record

Regular Council

June 9, 2025

Who was there

Present (5): Kelly Chaytor, Information Ron Lane, Dan Osborne, Taryn Strain, Aaron Wright

Absent (1): Terry Olmstead

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 (16 motions)

16 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the delegation of Sandra Garofolo be removed from the June 9th , 2025, Regular Council agenda; FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council accepts the addition under closed session in accordance with Section 239 (2)(e) of the Municipal Act 2001 - litigation or potential litigation for June 9, 2025:
Moved by Aaron Wright, seconded by Kelly Chaytor
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council adopts the minutes of the May 26th, 2025, Regular Council meeting as presented.
Moved by Taryn Strain, seconded by Dan Forest
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council accepts the items on the June 9, 2025, Consent Agenda as information.
Moved by Dan Osborne, seconded by Aaron Wright
Carried
WHEREAS the water levels of Lake Huron have declined since the Marina upgrades in 2020 causing a significant incline on the pedestrian access ramps; THEREFOR BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council directs staff to immediately contact suitable suppliers to replace the pedestrian ramps to the main docks at a cost not to exceed $30,000.
Moved by Kelly Chaytor, seconded by Dan Osborne
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council approves the investment of $171,950, to complete critical safety and refurbishment work at the Gore Bay Arena. AND FURTHER THAT Council directs staff to proceed with work immediately to ensure the arena is safe and operational for the 2025 season
Moved by Aaron Wright, seconded by Taryn Strain
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council accepts the “Shaping the Future of Gore Bay through Coordinated Initiatives” report as information.
Moved by Dan Forest, seconded by Ron Lane
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council accepts the 2025 Manitoulin Planning Board Budget as presented and approves the final 2025requistion in the amount of $4240.20
Moved by Dan Osborne, seconded by Aaron Wright
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Gore Bay Council approves the Gore Bay Union Public Library to install a Story Walk along the boardwalk by the children’s playground for the summer months.
Moved by Aaron Wright, seconded by Taryn Strain
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council accepts the minutes of the May 22, 2025, Service Club meeting as information.
Moved by Kelly Chaytor, seconded by Taryn Strain
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 2025-30 being a by-law to appoint a Town Manager/ Clerk receives its first, second, and third readings and is finally passed this 9th day of June 2025.
Moved by Aaron Wright, seconded by Kelly Chaytor
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 2025-31 to amend boards and committee By-law 2025-27 receives its first, second, and third readings and is finally passed this 9th day of June 2025.
Moved by Dan Osborne, seconded by Aaron Wright
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council enter a closed session at _7:36__p.m. in accordance with Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001 - Personal matters about an identifiable individual and in accordance with Section 239 (2)(e) of the Municipal Act 2001 - litigation or potential litigation
Moved by Taryn Strain, seconded by Dan Forest
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council exit a closed session at _7:52_ p.m.
Moved by Kelly Chaytor, seconded by Dan Osborne
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay council approve of the hiring for the Special Advisor as discussed in closed session.
Moved by Dan Osborne, seconded by Taryn Strain
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law 2025-32 being a Confirmatory By- Lawreceives its first, second, and third readings and is finally passed this 9th day of June 2025.
Moved by Dan Forest, seconded by Kelly Chaytor
Carried
THAT we adjourn at 8.01_ p.m.
Moved by Taryn Strain
Carried

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