Ignace, ON

Regular Meeting of Council

Regular Meeting of Council

Special Meeting of Council

This special meeting of Ignace Council covers several financial items: approving the 2022 audited financial statements (which carry a qualified opinion from MNP due to unresolved contaminated sites and landfill closure liabilities), adopting the 2026 revised budget and tax rates, and authorizing investment through the ONE Joint Investment Board. Council will also review treasurer's statements, an election update, and a township closure for reconciliation training, then enter closed session for property contract and internal financial matters.

• 2022 Audited Financial Statements with qualified opinion (MNP) due to contaminated sites and landfill closure liabilities
• By-Law 36.2026: 2026 Budget and Tax Rates
• By-Law 37.2026: Authorizing investment through ONE Joint Investment Board
• 2026 Revised Proposed Budget (SR-26-483)
• Closed session for property contract review and internal financial matter

Special Meeting of Council

This special meeting includes a public hearing on Application 2026-001 for a consent to sever a shoreline allowance on Agimak Lake from Lone Pine Inn Inc. to Terri Dawn Wells Andrews. Council will also hold a closed session under Section 239(2)(i) and (k) to discuss matters with the NWMO regarding the Centre of Expertise. The agenda also covers routine approval of the agenda, declarations, and a confirmatory bylaw.

• Public hearing on consent application to sever and convey shoreline allowance at Lot 17, PLAN M315 on Agimak Lake
• Proposed conveyance from Lone Pine Inn Inc. to Terri Dawn Wells Andrews for consolidation with adjacent parcel
• Closed session under trade secret and negotiation provisions for discussion with NWMO on Centre of Expertise
• Planning staff recommend approval, stating the severance creates a more logical boundary and does not create a new lot
• Financial impact: reassessment of both properties may affect future property tax income

Regular Meeting of Council

The Township of Ignace Council will meet to approve the 2026 budget draft, authorize a lease for two new public works trucks, and establish an Election Compliance Audit Committee. The meeting also includes reports on the Fire Department, Youth Soccer funding, and snowmobile trail petitions.

• Establish Election Compliance Audit Committee
• Proposed Lease of Two New Public Works Trucks
• Presentation of Draft 2026 Budget
• Ignace Youth Soccer CWBF Application
• Snowmobile Trail Petition – Mayotte–Agimak Terrace Subdivision

Special Meeting of Council

Special Meeting of Council

Special Meeting of Council

Council will decide whether to award a $865,000 contract to R.J. Burnside & Associates for engineering services to upgrade the aging Ignace Water Pollution Control Plant. The project is partly funded by a provincial grant of up to $4.8 million covering 73% of eligible costs. The upgrades are needed for regulatory compliance, safety, and long-term capacity.

• Award of $865,000 contract to R.J. Burnside & Associates for WWTP engineering
• Provincial funding of up to $4,827,125 through Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program
• Aging plant approaching end of design life, needs upgrades for compliance
• Upgrades include dechlorination, chemical storage, automation, SCADA
• Engineering assignment includes lifecycle and phased renewal assessment

Regular Meeting of Council

Council will vote on several by-laws including an Indigenous Reconciliation Policy and a R-Zone Policy, receive the 2026 budget update, and decide on hiring a dedicated treasurer. Delegations from the Ignace Golf Course and Lionel Cloutier are scheduled. A closed session will address property matters, litigation, and contract negotiations.

• By-Law 27.2026: Indigenous Reconciliation Policy Adoption
• Authorization to hire a dedicated treasurer
• Authorization to retain KGS Group for water distribution freezing investigation
• Authorization for architectural/engineering services for Pavilion at the Beach
• 2026 budget update and library budget request

Special Meeting of Council

At the special council meeting, members will consider By‑Law 20.2026, which would authorize electronic internet voting as the sole method for the 2026 municipal election and any by‑elections through 2030. The by‑law also sets the advance voting period from October 13 to October 26, 2026, and designates Neuvote Systems Inc. as the election service provider. If passed, the by‑law would prohibit proxy voting for the 2026 election.

• By‑Law 20.2026 to establish procedures for internet voting in the 2026 municipal election
• Authorization of Neuvote Systems Inc. to conduct the election electronically (Resolution 2025.06.02.171)
• Internet voting designated as the only voting method for the 2026 election and any by‑elections 2026‑2030
• Advance voting period set for Oct 13 2026 10:00 a.m. to Oct 26 2026 9:59 a.m. CDT; voting day Oct 26 2026 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. CDT
• Proxy voting declared not permitted for the 2026 municipal election and related by‑elections

Emergency Meeting of Council

Council will decide on repealing a previous motion and authorizing a new contract with RML Contracting Ltd. for the Ignace Community Centre roof repairs at a cost of $5.3 million plus HST, after the initial contractor failed to meet timeline requirements.

• Repeal motion #2026.05.20.173 awarding arena repairs to RJ Concrete & Construction Ltd.
• Authorize agreement with RML Contracting Ltd. for $5,300,000 plus HST
• Funding deadlines require roof work completion by October 30, 2026
• Previous contractor's schedule showed roof work starting November 17, 2026

Special Meeting of Council

Council will consider awarding a $4,483,607.07 contract to RJ Concrete & Construction Ltd. for major renovations to the Ignace Community Centre, including roof, wall, structural, mechanical, and electrical upgrades. Separately, Council will vote on By-Law 18.2026 to authorize a transfer payment agreement under the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program for water pollution control plant upgrades.

• Award recommendation for Project No. 25-070: Ignace Community Centre Upgrades to RJ Concrete & Construction Ltd. for $4,483,607.07 plus HST
• Approval of By-Law 18.2026 authorizing the MHIP Health and Safety Water Stream Transfer Payment Agreement for Water Pollution Control Plant upgrades
• Community Centre scope includes roof replacement, exterior wall cladding, structural repairs, new ventilation, LED lighting, and entrance canopy
• Grant funding of $935,550 from CSRIF and $2M pending from NOHFC; project funded from $10M NWMO Discretionary Benefit
• Substantial completion required by October 30, 2026

Regular Meeting of Council

Council will receive and discuss the final Ignace Integrated Implementation Strategy report, which guides future development. Other key items include a call for property value reassessments, proposed free dump days, and a structural inspection of the library and admin building. The meeting also includes closed-session discussion of potential land sales.

• Proposed free dump days for residents
• Structural inspection of library and admin building
• Street name correction request
• Q1 revenue and expenditures report
• Appointment of library board member

Emergency Meeting of Council

The Township of Ignace Council is holding a special meeting to discuss confidential matters, including technical reports and advice on contract negotiations, before returning to open session.

• Closed session to discuss technical reports and contract negotiations
• Motion to confirm the proceedings of council
• Emergency meeting called by Mayor Kim Baigrie

Special Meeting of Council

The council will open the special meeting, approve the agenda, and record any pecuniary disqualifying interests. A closed session will be held to consider solicitor‑client privileged legal advice, a technical report classified as a trade secret, and advice related to a contract agreement. After the closed session, the council will move to confirm the proceedings of the meeting before adjourning.

• Closed session to discuss solicitor‑client privileged legal advice
• Closed session to discuss a technical report classified as a trade secret
• Closed session to discuss advice pertaining to a contract agreement
• Motion to confirm the proceedings of council
• Approval of the agenda

Special Meeting of Council

The council will hold a closed session to consider a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of municipal surplus land. The session will also cover solicitor‑client privileged legal advice, a technical report, and advice related to a contract agreement. After the closed session, the council will report the nature of the discussion, confirm the proceedings, and adjourn.

• Closed session discussion of proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of surplus land
• Review of solicitor‑client privileged legal advice
• Review of a technical report containing confidential information
• Review of advice pertaining to a contract agreement
• Motion to confirm the proceedings of council (confirmatory by‑law)

Regular Meeting of Council

Council will discuss property tax write-offs for three properties and declare 405 Pine Street and the Old Taddeo Property on Highway 17 as surplus. They will also review the 2025 Asset Management Plan and the Q1 2026 Treasurer's Financial Report.

• Property tax write-off for three properties (amounts TBD)
• Declaring 405 Pine Street as surplus property
• Confirming Old Taddeo Property on Highway 17 as surplus
• 2025 Asset Management Plan review
• 2026 White Otter Days budget

Special Meeting of Council

The Township of Ignace will hold a special council meeting to approve the agenda and address a closed‑session matter. The closed session will cover a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of municipal land, described as a development opportunity. After the closed session, the council will confirm the proceedings and adjourn.

• Closed‑session discussion of a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of municipal land (development opportunity)
• Motion to approve the meeting agenda
• Motion to confirm the proceedings of council

Special Meeting of Council

Council is meeting to authorize a contract for updated floodplain mapping and address a wedding venue cancellation caused by arena renovations. The body will also discuss surplus land sales and flood hazard mapping in a closed session.

• Proposed $114,500 contract with KGS Group for floodplain mapping of the Agimak River system
• Proposed $30,000 purchase of a reusable event tent using the Community Well Being Fund
• Proposal to provide a tent, equipment, and porta potties at no cost for an August 1, 2026 wedding
• Closed session regarding surplus land sales and flood hazard mapping
• Estimated 50% provincial funding (up to $100,000) for the floodplain mapping project

Regular Meeting of Council

The Township of Ignace Council will meet to discuss a fire station location study, approve consent agenda items including a report on the Ignace Community Centre construction project, and consider requests for support from local organizations.

• Fire Station Location Study (Loomex)
• Ignace Community Centre Construction Project and Facility Booking Conflict
• Engineering Consultant – Landfill Capacity, Closure and Post-Closure Cost Study
• Community Well Being Fund Update (Snowmobile Club, Safe Grad, Mary Berglund Health Centre)
• Mandatory 2025 Salary and Benefits Disclosure

Regular Meeting of Council

Council will receive a verbal delegation from NWMO Senior Director Christina Van Drunen on the Centre of Expertise and a presentation of Nuclear Youth Symposium findings by a local youth representative. Decisions include updates to the building by-law and building permit fee review, recruitment of an NWMO Project Lead, and appointment of a Library Board Trustee. Other items include surplus property sales and procurement of regulation hockey nets.

• Delegation from NWMO Senior Director Christina Van Drunen (verbal) on Centre of Expertise
• Nuclear Youth Symposium findings presented by local youth representative
• Authorization to proceed with Building By-Law update and Building Permit Fee review
• Authorization to recruit NWMO Project Lead
• Library Board Trustee appointment to fill vacancy

Special Meeting of Council

The Township of Ignace is holding a special meeting to discuss a trade secret or sensitive commercial matter in closed session before confirming the meeting's proceedings.

• Closed session to discuss a trade secret or sensitive commercial information
• Motion to confirm the proceedings of the special meeting
• Motion to approve the agenda

Special Meeting of Council

This is a special closed meeting of Ignace Council with no open-session business. The sole substantive item is a closed session under Section 239(2)(i) of the Municipal Act to discuss confidential information supplied by another organization. The agenda consists only of procedural motions and the closed session.

• Closed session to consider confidential information from another organization under Section 239(2)(i)

Emergency Meeting of Council

The Township of Ignace Council convened an emergency closed meeting. Items include a declaration of disqualifying interest, discussion of solicitor‑client privileged legal advice and confidential contract terms, and a confirmatory by‑law to record the proceedings.

• Declaration of disqualifying (pecuniary) interest
• Closed session discussion of legal advice under solicitor‑client privilege
• Closed session discussion of confidential contract terms
• Motion to confirm the proceedings of Council

Special Meeting of Council

Council will consider a resolution to approve a commentary document drafted by Hardy Stevenson and Associates regarding the Deep Geological Repository (DGR) for Canada's used nuclear fuel. The document will be submitted to the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) before the February 4, 2026 deadline. Ignace is the host community for the proposed repository approximately 40 km west of town.

• Resolution to approve the Initial Project Description (IPD) commentary document for submission to IAAC
• Document prepared by Hardy Stevenson and Associates on behalf of the Township
• Submission deadline: February 4, 2026
• Proposed DGR site about 40 km west of Ignace
• Joint integrated review by IAAC and Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)

Regular Meeting of Council

The Township of Ignace Council will meet to discuss the New Ontario Provincial Police Detachment Project, a request for support regarding a small northern residential property tax class, and several policy reviews regarding snow removal and windrows.

• New Ontario Provincial Police Detachment Project
• Request Support of a Small Northern New Residential Property Tax Class
• Policy Review – Clearing of Windrows at Private Driveway Entrances
• Policy Review – Placement of Snow From Private Property Across Roadways
• Ignace Fire Department Report

Regular Meeting of Council

Council will hear a delegation on snow removal by-law, discuss OPP 2026 billing, KDSB payments, and the DGR regulatory process update. They will consider authorizing negotiations for the Mayotte Terrace subdivision development, adopting the asset management plan, and approving interim operating expenditures. A closed session is scheduled for land acquisition, litigation, and legal advice.

• Delegation on Snow Removal By-Law 13.2022
• OPP 2026 Annual Billing Statement
• Authorization to Commence Negotiations — NRFP No. 2025-002 (Mayotte Terrace Subdivision Development)
• Annual Freezing of Residential Water Service Lines and Evaluation of Long-Term Mitigation Measures
• 2024 Ignace Asset Management Plan Adoption