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 (12 motions)
12 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the minutes of the February 9, 2026, Regular Council meeting be adopted as presented.
Moved by Terry Olmstead, seconded by Taryn Strain
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Gore Council approves the leasing of space at the Gore Bay Memorial Arena to Mr. Tymor Davis for the purpose of operating a VR Theme Park pop-up trial from June to September, at a proposed rate of $500 per month, plus full coverage of hydro costs, plus cleaning.
Moved by Taryn Strain, seconded by Dan Forest
Carried
Steele BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council recommends to staff to provide further information for the next council meeting.
Moved by Terry Olmstead, seconded by Stephanie
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council approves that the GoreBay Community Spirit and Event Group remain as a volunteer initiative coordinated through the Community Services Manager.
Moved by Dan Forest, seconded by Taryn Strain
Carried
Steele BE IT RESOLVED THAT GORE BAY Council tables this report.
Moved by Taryn Strain, seconded by Stephanie
Carried
Steele WHEREAS locally elected trustees provide essential community representation; AND WHEREAS rural and northern communities rely on trustees to reflect local priorities, ensure accountability, and advocate for students; AND WHEREAS proposed changes may reduce or eliminate locally elected trustees; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council affirms support for maintaining elected trustees; AND FURTHER THAT the Mayor/Clerk send a joint letter to the Minister of Education and the Premier, with copies to OPSBA, ROMA, AMO, and local MPP(s) asking for a government pause on this issue and asking the government to commit to a full-scale, transparent, and province-wide consultation on school board governance models.
Moved by Taryn Strain, seconded by Stephanie
Carried
Steele BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE Gore Bay Council directs staff to provide a report to Council which would include a new capital charge, including the amount of the charge, for any new connections in Gordon Township, the funds from which would go into a reserve account for future water infrastructure repairs/upgrades. FURTHUR BE IT RESOLVED THAT all future requests for connections in Gordon Township would be considered on a case by case basis including the Towns ability at that time to provide the service that is requested. The staff report to be presented to Council at its March 23 meeting.
Moved by Taryn Strain, seconded by Stephanie
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council Enter Closed Session at 8:32 p.m. in accordance with section 239(2)(b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; 239(2)(c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; 239(2)(e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board;
Moved by Dan Forest, seconded by Terry Olmstead
Carried
Steele BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Councils exits closed session at 8:52 p.m.
Moved by Taryn Strain, seconded by Stephanie
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay council directs staff to proceed as directed in closed session.
Moved by Taryn Strain, seconded by Dan Forest
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law 2026-06 being a Confirmatory By-Lawreceives its first, second, and third readings and is finally passed this 23rd day of February 2026.