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 (6 motions)
6 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the minutes of March 23, 2026, Regular Council meeting be adopted as presented.
Moved by Terry Olmstead, seconded by Aaron Wright
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Gore Council accepts the items of the April 13, 2026, consent agenda.
Moved by Dan Forest, seconded by Dan Osborne
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council directs the current water connection request to go to the Public Works Committee and staff to prepare a report based on similar agreements for a future public works meeting.
Moved by Aaron Wright, seconded by Dan Osborne
Carried
WHEREAS the Council for the Town of Gore Bay recognizes the urgent need to expand rental housing options, including new affordable, family-sized and senior-focused housing in the community; and WHEREAS Council supports the Manitoulin-Sudbury District Services Board in its efforts to advance affordable housing through the Northern Ontario Service Deliverers Association (NOSDA) coordinated, multi-site housing development strategy; and WHEREAS Council may consider providing the following municipal supports for Manitoulin Sudbury DSB housing projects: Waiving or reducing development-related fees including, but not limited to, water and sewer to lot line, water and sewer hookups, building permits, tipping fees, planning application fees, and development charges (where applicable) Providing timely planning, zoning, and permitting approvals Offering in-kind technical support during project development Exploring the need for and feasibility of municipal tax relief or other municipal financial tools once the development model is finalized. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council for the Town of Gore Bay formally supports the Manitoulin-Sudbury District Services Boards participation in NOSDA’s coordinated, multi-site housing development strategy for Northern Ontario, including local development opportunities that address community needs and advance shared priorities for growth, revitalization, and affordability.
Moved by Dan Osborne, seconded by Dan Forest
Carried
Steele BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law 2026-10 being a Confirmatory By-Law receives its first, second, and third readings and is finally passed this 13th day of April 2026.