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 (9 motions)
9 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Item 5.2: Public Works Activity Report and 7.3 Manitoulin Planning Board Natural Heritage System Strategy be added to the January 29, 2026 Regular Council agenda.
Moved by Aaron Wright, seconded by Taryn Strain
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Gore Council accepts the items of the January 29, 2026 consent agenda.
Moved by Aaron Wright, seconded by Taryn Strain
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council supports the delivery of the CANSail Youth Sailing Program scheduled for July 6–17, 2026, in Gore Bay; AND THAT Council approves providing a two-week marina slip at no charge for the volunteer-operated safety vessel; AND THAT Council approves the program’s request to use the McQuarrie Pavilion for outdoor classroom-based instruction and area for lunch breaks; AND THAT Council approves the program’s request to use the Harbour Centre for indoor classroom instruction if needed due to bad weather.
Moved by Dan Forest, seconded by Aaron Wright
Carried
Steele BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council approve the proposed Community Workshop rate for Community Hall usage, being $50.00 for a two-hour minimum, $60.00 for three hours, and $15.00 per additional hour thereafter, plus HST, effective upon adoption of this resolution.
Moved by Taryn Strain, seconded by Stephanie
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that Gore Bay Council accepts the Swing Bridge MMA presentation as information.
Moved by Taryn Strain, seconded by Dan Forest
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council directs staff to draft a communication policy and present to council for review.
Moved by Stephanie Steele, seconded by Taryn Strain
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council continues to not support the Natural Heritage System Strategy as drafted, dated November 19th, 2024.
Moved by Aaron Wright, seconded by Taryn Strain
Carried
Steele BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law 2026-02 being a Confirmatory By-Lawreceives its first, second, and third readings and is finally passed this 29th day of January 2026.