Ignace public meetings in 2024

Special Meeting of Council

Council will consider presenting the 2020 financial statements, which received a qualified audit opinion due to unrecorded liabilities, and discuss a staff report on purchasing 500 combination smoke/CO2 alarms for residents funded by the Community Well Being Fund. Other agenda items include committee appointments, reserve contributions, and a project lead contract extension.

• Purchase of 500 combination smoke/CO2 alarms for Ignace households, costing $26,400 plus HST from the Community Well Being Fund
• Presentation of 2020 financial statements with a qualified audit opinion from BDO; release of $904,000 in funding tied to FIR submission
• Hosting Benefits Reserve Contribution Plan (SR-24-137)
• Project Lead contract extension and recruitment of a full-time Project Lead (SR-24-138)
• Multi-Purpose Machine purchase (SR-24-135)

Special Meeting of Council

The Township of Ignace Council will consider approving a $124,865 expenditure for Explorer Solutions to conduct a feasibility study on the future use of the non-operational Ignace Municipal Airport. The study aims to determine if the airport should be revitalized for aviation or repurposed for industrial, commercial, or residential development.

• Approval of $124,865 for Ignace Aerodrome Feasibility Study
• Explorer Solutions selected for feasibility study
• Study to assess future uses for non-operational Ignace Municipal Airport
• Funding to come from MYFA
• Study includes infrastructure assessments and stakeholder consultations

Regular Meeting of Council

The Ignace Township Council will hold a regular meeting on November 18, 2024, addressing several administrative and funding items. Notable decisions include a by-law updating council remuneration and per diem rates, funding requests from community groups, and a partnership with the health unit for park benches. The agenda also includes a closed session for property, labour, and negotiation matters.

• By-Law 49.2024 amending council remuneration, travel expenses, and per diem
• Ignace Royal Canadian Legion Branch 168 request for Community Well Being Fund
• Community Well Being Fund support for Ignace Silver Tops Music in Motion program (deferred from October, now for approval up to $5,000)
• Smoke Alarm Program funding for Ignace Fire Department
• Partnership with Northwestern Health Unit to purchase up to 2 park benches

Regular Meeting of Council

The Township of Ignace Council will meet to discuss the 2024 municipal budget and a Canada Community Building Fund agreement. The body will also review funding requests for the Ignace Royal Canadian Legion and the Music In Motion program.

• By-Law 46.2024: 2024 Municipal Budget
• By-Law 47.2024: AMO Agreement - Canada Community Building Fund
• Funding requests from Community Well Being Fund for Ignace Royal Canadian Legion Branch 168 and Music In Motion program
• Amendment to By-Law 105.2021 regarding Council per diem and travel costs
• Deeming By-Law 45.2024 based on Menic Planning Services Report

Special Meeting of Council

The Township of Ignace is meeting to discuss and approve the 2024 Municipal Budget. The proposed budget focuses on infrastructure investments and maintaining essential services without increasing land tax rates.

• Proposed 2024 Municipal Budget with total expenditures of $7,652,255.00
• Allocation of $1.5 million to reserves from the Multi-Year Funding Agreement (MYFA)
• Mid-year 25% increase in utility taxes effective July 2024
• Planned water membrane replacement and hydrant refurbishments
• Replacement of the PLC panel at Lift Station #2

Special Meeting of Council

The Council will conduct a special meeting to handle routine procedural business, including approving the agenda and addressing any pecuniary disqualifying interests. A closed session will be held to discuss a trade‑secret matter related to a provincial program. The meeting will conclude with a confirmatory by‑law and an adjournment motion.

• Motion to approve the agenda
• Declaration of disqualifying (pecuniary) interest
• Closed session to discuss confidential trade‑secret information about a provincial program
• Motion to confirm the proceedings of Council
• Motion to adjourn

Regular Meeting of Council

The Township of Ignace is meeting to decide on several administrative contracts and funding requests. Council will also discuss the progress of Naumann Lane repairs and potential appointments to the Dryden OPP Detachment Board.

• Proposal for 2024 Emergency Management Training and Exercise Services
• Funding request from Community Well Being Fund for Ignace Harvest Dinner and Health Fair
• Contract for PSD Citywide to perform 2024/25 Asset Management Plan
• Appointment of two councillors to the Dryden OPP Detachment Board 2
• Amendment to By-Law 105.2021 regarding Council per diem and travel costs

Special Meeting of Council

The Township of Ignace council will vote on a by‑law to appoint Aaron Gullins as the new Chief Administrative Officer. It will also adopt a confirmatory by‑law ratifying all decisions made at this special meeting. A report on the Thunder Bay Pulp & Paper 100th Anniversary Celebration scheduled for September 12, 2024 will be presented. Standard items such as agenda approval, declaration of pecuniary interest and adjournment will also be addressed.

• By‑law 39.2024 – appointment of Aaron Gullins as Chief Administrative Officer
• By‑law 40.2024 – confirmatory by‑law ratifying all council actions at this meeting
• Report on Thunder Bay Pulp & Paper 100th Anniversary Celebration (Sept 12, 2024)
• Motion to approve the meeting agenda
• Motion to adjourn the meeting

Special Meeting of Council

The Township of Ignace Council is convening a special meeting to address human resources matters in a closed session. The council will also move to confirm the proceedings of By-Law 35.2024.

• Closed session discussion regarding HR matters
• Confirmation of By-Law 35.2024

Special Meeting of Council

The Township of Ignace Council will meet to receive a report regarding municipal engagement. Mr. Roger Dufault will present results and final recommendations from The With Chela Inc. Municipal Engagement Report.

• Presentation of The With Chela Inc. Municipal Engagement Report by Roger Dufault

Emergency Meeting of Council

This emergency council meeting consists entirely of procedural steps, including agenda approval and a closed session on human resources advice protected by solicitor-client privilege. Council will also confirm the proceedings of a previous by-law. No substantive policy changes or public hearings are scheduled.

• Closed session on human resources advice subject to solicitor-client privilege
• Motion to confirm proceedings of Council By-Law 33.2024
• Standard procedural approvals and call to order

Special Meeting of Council

The Township of Ignace Council is holding a special meeting on June 19, 2024. The agenda is primarily procedural boilerplate, covering the approval of the agenda and a confirmatory by-law. Council will enter a closed session to discuss personal matters regarding identifiable individuals, including municipal employees, and related contracts. Details from the closed session will be reported back to the open meeting.

• Closed session on personal matters regarding identifiable individuals and municipal contracts
• Approval of the meeting agenda
• Discussion of a confirmatory by-law
• Declaration of disqualifying pecuniary interest

Regular Meeting of Council

The Council is reviewing several administrative matters including water and sewer rates, asset management updates, and septage receiving. The meeting also includes discussions on various legislative correspondence and upcoming by-laws.

• Water and Sewer Rates follow-up
• FCM Asset Management Project update
• Septage Receiving report
• By-Law 29: Collective Agreement Local 87-11
• By-Law 30: KDSB Agreement for Fire Support

Special Meeting of Council

The Township of Ignace Council is convening a special meeting on June 7, 2024. The agenda includes a closed session to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual and contracts.

• Closed session regarding personal matters and contracts
• Confirmation of By-Law 28.2024

Special Meeting of Council

The Township is considering a recommendation to enter into a fee-for-service agreement with Menic Planning Services Inc. This contract would provide professional planning advice and support for land use matters and the Official Plan review.

• Planning Services RFP: Recommendation to hire Menic Planning Services Inc. (approx. $8,000 for 2024)
• By-Law 24.2024: Deeming portions of Registered Plan No. 23M810
• By-Law 25.2024: 911 Authority Service Agreement
• By-Law 26.2024: Loomex Group Fire Com Risk Assessment
• Closed Session items including HR matters, land acquisitions, and NWMO negotiations

Special Meeting of Council

The Township of Ignace Council is convening a special meeting on May 27, 2024. The agenda includes a closed session to discuss personal matters involving an identifiable individual, specifically regarding finance and human resources.

• Closed session discussion regarding Finance
• Closed session discussion regarding HR Matter
• Approval of Confirmatory By-Law 23.2024

Regular Meeting of Council

The Township of Ignace Council will discuss the 2024 inspection report for the local drinking water system. The meeting includes presentations on the Ignace Aerodrome and a Community Risk Assessment by Loomex Group. Council will also consider funding requests for the Nursery School and EarlyON Centre.

• 2024 Inspection Report for Ignace Drinking Water System
• Ignace Aerodrome presentation
• Funding request for Ignace Nursery School and EarlyON Centre
• Proposed Free Dump Days 2024
• Loomex Group Community Risk Assessment presentation

Special Meeting of Council

Council is reviewing several proposals for the Community Well Being Fund, including a school trip and business façade grants. The agenda also includes a recommendation to increase 2024 water and wastewater rates by 25% due to rising operational costs.

• Proposed 25% increase in 2024 water and wastewater rates
• $7,500 funding request for Ignace School Grade 7/8 Toronto trip
• Implementation of a $20,000 Community Business Façade Grant Program
• Authorization to purchase an electronic sign for the Arena exterior (up to $40,000)

Regular Meeting of Council

The Ignace Council will review policy updates regarding federal infrastructure and housing items for the 2024 budget. The agenda includes reports on waterworks operations and a request to improve winter road and sidewalk maintenance. Council will also consider funding requests for the Music in Motion program and an encroachment agreement for a community food bank.

• Policy update on federal infrastructure and housing items in the 2024 budget
• Request to improve road and sidewalk maintenance during winter
• Funding request from Silver Tops for the Music in Motion program
• Encroachment agreement for Mary Berglund Community Health Centre Food Bank
• Structural culvert rehabilitations on Highway 17

Special Meeting of Council

The Township of Ignace Council is convening a special meeting on April 4, 2024. The agenda includes legislative matters, administrative reports, and a closed session to discuss a draft Multi Year Funding Agreement 2024.

• Discussion of Draft Multi Year Funding Agreement 2024 in closed session

Regular Meeting of Council

The Township of Ignace Council is reviewing several legislative matters including a by-law to fill the Mayor's office vacancy. The agenda also includes administrative reports regarding water systems, community programs, and budget requests.

• By-Law 14.2024: Appointment of Mayor
• By-Law 15.2024: Agreement with Fire Marque Inc. for insurance claims
• By-Law 16.2024: Sale and purchase of surplus land at 117-123 Robinson Crst
• White Otter Days Budget report
• Ignace Drinking Water System 2023 Annual Report

Special Meeting of Council

The Township of Ignace Council has scheduled a special meeting for March 18, 2024. The agenda includes a discussion regarding a hosting agreement and potential public hearings.

• Hosting agreement discussion
• Public hearings regarding zoning or other matters

Special Meeting of Council

This special meeting consists largely of procedural items, such as approving the agenda and minutes. The council will also hold a closed session regarding NWMO, finance, and human resources. No specific public hearings or by-laws are detailed in this agenda.

• NWMO discussion (closed session)
• Finance/HR discussion (closed session)

Regular Meeting of Council

The Township of Ignace will consider by-laws to appoint a deputy treasurer and establish bank signing authority. Council will also address notices of motion regarding an emergency plan for highway closures and the status of a code of conduct complaint. The agenda includes reviews of Highway 17 resurfacing and firefighter training funds.

• By-Law 09.2024 to establish bank signing authority
• By-Law 10.2024 to appoint a Deputy Treasurer
• Notice of motion for an emergency plan for highway closures
• Report on Highway 17 resurfacing by Safe Roads Engineering
• Review of training funds for firefighters

Special Meeting of Council

The Council will consider a report to officially close out 2023 Community Well Being projects. The resolution directs staff to complete ongoing projects, such as the Food Bank and Silver Tops Door Opener, while deferring other items to 2024. These projects are funded through the CWB Fund without using taxation dollars.

• Close-off of 2023 Community Well Being projects
• Silver Tops Door Opener project ($15,000)
• Food Bank project ($30,000)
• Review of CWB Fund budget estimate of $511,064.10

Special Meeting of Council

This agenda outlines a special council meeting with standard procedural items. The only specific topic listed is a closed session to discuss labour relations and employee negotiations for the CAO and Project Lead positions. No other concrete measures, rezonings, or fee changes are detailed in the provided text.

• Closed session on labour relations and employee negotiations for CAO and Project Lead contracts

Regular Meeting of Council

The Township of Ignace Council will review options for selecting a permanent Mayor. The agenda also includes consideration of by-laws regarding 2024 interim taxes, borrowing, and multi-year funding agreements. Additionally, Fire Marque Inc. is scheduled to give a presentation.

• Selection process for the Township Mayor (Report SR-24-56)
• By-Law 02.2024 regarding 2024 Interim Tax Levy
• By-Law 03.2024 regarding 2024 borrowing
• Funding request for the Ignace Carousel Food Bank (Report SR-24-54)
• Notice of submission for Hydro One Waasigan Transmission Line

Special Meeting of Council

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