Regular Council

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the minutes of April 13, 2026, Regular Council meeting be adopted as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Gore Council accepts the items of the April 27, 2026, consent agenda.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council accepts the Request for Proposal report as information.

WHEREAS the Clerk of the Corporation of the Town of Gore Bay did receive a letter of resignation from Terry Olmstead; AND WHEREAS as per the Municipal Act, in order to begin the process of filling the vacancy, Council must first meet to declare the seat vacant; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council does hereby acknowledge the letter of resignation submitted to the clerk and formally declares the seat of one Council member vacant.

WHEREAS on June 10, 2024, the Council of the Town of Gore Bay passed a new Procedural By-law establishing a two-meetings-per-month Council structure and dissolving the two standing committees; AND WHEREAS it has recently been observed that this structure has resulted in a blurring of governance roles, reduced opportunities for fulsome discussion, and limited participation from Councillors; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Town of Gore Bay directed staff to amend the Procedural By-law as follows:  Re-establish two Standing Committees of Council: a. General Government b. Public Works, Properties and Development  That the Committees meet on the first and second Wednesday of each month, respectively, commencing May 6 and May 13, at 4 p.m.;  That each Committee consist of the Mayor, three (3) Councillors, and one (1) member of the public;  That Committee membership for the remainder of this Council term be as follows:  General Government Committee: Dan Forest – Chair Stephanie Steele Council Seat to be Filled Community Member – To Be Determined  Public Works, Properties and Development Committee: Dan Osborne – Chair Aaron Wright Taryn Strain Community Member – Brian Dittmar  That the current Planning and Development Task Force be dissolved;  That Council meet once per month on the fourth Monday, commencing May 25 at 7 p.m.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council directs staff to advertise to fill the vacant Community member position for the General Government Committee.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council accepts the April 16, 2026 Service Club Minutes as information.

WHEREAS the SAM Carp Derby Committee has requested the use of two picnic tables, three garbage containers and permission to utilize the area located behind the curling rink for the purpose of hosting their annual Carp Derby June 13th and 14th; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council grants permission to the SAM Carp Derby Committee.

Steele BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council supports the implementation of a shoreline and marsh enhancement project of the Gore Bay shoreline.

WHEREAS access to healthcare is a fundamental right for all citizens, regardless of their geographic location or financial circumstances; WHEREAS for 40 years, Hope Air, a charitable organization, has been dedicated to removing barriers to healthcare by providing free travel supports for Canadians who must travel far from home to access medical treatment; WHEREAS Hope Air helps bridge the distance between patients and ensuring that people living in rural, remote, and underserved communities can reach life-changing and life- saving medical care; WHEREAS the impact of Hope Air extends beyond the individual patients by supporting families, strengthening communities, and contributing to a more equitable healthcare system across Canada; WHEREAS the compassion and commitment demonstrated by Hope Air, its volunteers, partners, donors, and supporters over the past four decades exemplify the power of community and collective action; WHEREAS Hope Air’s 40th Anniversary is an opportunity to recognize the importance of equitable access to healthcare and raise awareness of the challenges many Canadians still face in reaching the medical care they need; NOW THEREFORE BE IT proclaimed by the Town of Gore Bay that May 6, 2026, shall be known as "Hope Air Day" in recognition of the invaluable contributions made by Hope Air to the health and well-being of individuals in Ontario's remote and rural communities.

WHEREAS the Town of Gore Bay has been in discussions with the Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services regarding the property at 66 Meredith Street since the fire in April 2025, AND WHEREAS Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services noted that the Town of Gore Bay is the sole entity that they intend to enter into negotiations, AND WHEREAS Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services directed the Town of Gore Bay to obtain an appraisal and prepare an offer to purchase the property, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Gore Bay Council directs Mayor and Town Manager to sign the necessary documents to complete the transaction.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 2026-11 being a by-law for the adoption of rules of procedure for the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the Gore Bay receives its first, second and third reading and is finally passed this 27th day of April 2026.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law 2026-12 being a Confirmatory By-Lawreceives its first, second, and third readings and is finally passed this 27th day of April 2026.

THAT we adjourn at 7:52 p.m.