Manitouwadge public meetings in 2022
23 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Council
Council is meeting to approve the 2023 Schedule of User Fees and a bylaw for temporary borrowing. The body will also review the updated Emergency Management Plan and appoint members to the Committee of Adjustment.
- Bylaw to authorize temporary borrowing of $1,000,000.00
- Approval of the 2023 Schedule of User Fees
- Bylaw to appoint members of the Committee of Adjustment
- Approval of the updated Emergency Management Plan and 2023 work plan
- Endorsement of Councillor Kathy Hudson for ROMA Zone 10 Representative (2023-2027)
Regular Council
The Council is meeting to transition leadership from outgoing Mayor John MacEachern to Mayor Jim Moffat. The body will discuss the purchase of a new rescue truck and approve the 2023 meeting schedule.
- Proposed purchase of a new Fire Department Rescue Truck from 1200 Degrees for delivery in 2024 or early 2025
- Approval of the 2023 Regular Council Meeting and Acting Mayor Schedule
- Discussion on attendance at 2023 conferences including ROMA, Thunder Bay District Municipal League, Good Roads Association, NOMA, and AMO
- Closed session regarding property assessment and a letter from a resident
Inaugural Meeting of the 2022-2026 Council
The Township of Manitouwadge is convening its first meeting for the 2022-2026 Council. The session focuses on the formal declaration of office for the Mayor and Councillors.
- Declaration of Office and signing for Mayor Jim Moffat and Councillors Kathy Hudson, Coady Keough, Braden Kotyk, and Michael Scapinello
- Mayor Jim Moffat's inaugural address
Regular Council
The Manitouwadge Regular Council is meeting to discuss personnel policies and committee appointments. The body is deciding on the adoption of an electronic monitoring policy for staff and an agreement for the FireSmart Communities Program.
- Approval of Personnel Policy 2022-55 regarding Electronic Monitoring
- Bylaw for FireSmart Communities Program Transfer Payment Agreement with the Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry
- Appointment of Marcel Demars, Don Kruger, and Richard Muslake to the Joint Health and Safety Committee
- Receipt of Fire Chief Don Kruger's October 2022 monthly report
Regular Council
The Council will discuss a report on the Manitouwadge Public Library's 2021 Social Return on Investment. The body is also considering a bylaw to enter a grant agreement with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities.
- Bylaw for a grant agreement with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities for the Municipal Asset Management Program
- Report from the Manitouwadge Public Library regarding 2021 Social Return on Investment
- Correspondence from Northern Policy Institute on e-vehicles and northern roads
Special Council
Council is meeting to receive public submissions and decide on the adoption of a new Official Plan and a Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw. These documents would replace the 1986 official plan and update land use regulations to align with current provincial policy.
- Proposed adoption of the 2022 Official Plan to replace the 1986 version
- Proposed Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw to regulate land and building use
- New zoning categories including Remote Cottage (RC), Rural Residential (RR), and Environmental Protection (EP) zones
- New regulations for short-term home sharing, cannabis production, and agri-tourism
- Updated parking standards including bicycle and accessible parking
Regular Council
Council will discuss the approval of a Property Standards By-Law to prescribe maintenance and occupancy standards for properties. The meeting also includes decisions on fire department equipment and a public safety proclamation.
- Proposed Property Standards By-Law to prescribe maintenance and occupancy standards
- Proposal to declare old SCBA Compressor/Fill Station surplus for sale to Laurier Fire Department for $1,000
- Proclamation of October 9th to 15th as Fire Prevention Week 2022
- Closed session regarding staff matters and land disposition
Regular Council
Council is discussing the implementation of a $100 filing fee for frequent Integrity Commissioner complaints in the 2023 Services and Charges Bylaw. The body is also reviewing survey results for a FoodCycler project and discussing land disposition in a closed session.
- Proposed $100 filing fee for complainants filing more than two complaints per Council term
- Review of FoodCycler Survey Results (Report PW2022-08)
- Closed session regarding land disposition
- Correspondence from Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association regarding Federal Electoral Districts Boundaries Redistribution
Regular Council
The Council is deciding on the purchase of a municipal landfill site trailer and grants for Best Friends Bakery. Members are also discussing the 2022 municipal election compliance audit committee and a review of all municipal user fees.
- Proposed purchase of a site trailer for the municipal landfill site for $30,500 plus H.S.T. and shipping
- Application review for Best Friends Bakery for Downtown Facade Improvement and Downtown Improved Sign grants
- Direction for staff to review and update all user fees to reflect actual costs for 2023
- Appointment of the Clerk to a Joint Compliance Audit Committee for the 2022-2026 Municipal Election
- Proclamation of September 25th as Franco-Ontarian Day
Regular Council
The Council is meeting to discuss airport infrastructure, community financial support, and local business improvement applications. The session includes a closed meeting regarding staff matters.
- Proposed $96,500 to replace the Manitouwadge Airport Automated Weather Observation System (AWOS)
- Proposed $4,500 in financial support for the "Northern Works" project via Superior East Community Futures Development Corporation
- Review of Kathleen and David Robinson's application to the Community Improvement Program
- 2nd Quarter Review for 2022 from the Manitouwadge Public Library Board
- Closed session regarding personal matters about identifiable individuals and staff
Regular Council
The Manitouwadge Regular Council will discuss expanding the Community Improvement Program to all residents and businesses. The body is also reviewing several funding agreements and the 2021 annual report for the Municipal Housing Corporation.
- Proposed expansion of Community Improvement Program to all Manitouwadge businesses and residents
- Bylaw for Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP): Green Stream Transfer Payment Agreement
- Bylaw for Tourism Relief Fund contribution agreement with Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario
- Approval of Q2 2022 Accumulated Expenses Report
- Appointment of Gary Abbott to the Joint Health and Safety Committee for the Fire Department
Regular Council
Council is reviewing a process for selling vacant municipal land and updating personnel policies on overtime. The meeting includes a presentation on a 2022 airport systems and process audit and a proposal for seniors' discounts on specific user fees.
- Approval of Development Agreements for the sale of vacant Municipal lands via ReMax Generations Realty Ltd.
- Review of the Manitouwadge Airport Systems and Process Review - 2022 Audit
- Decision on FoodCycler Pilot Program recommendations (Report PW2022-05)
- Updates to Personnel Policy 2021-06 regarding Overtime
- Notice of Motion for a 10% - 15% seniors discount on specific administrative and public works user fees
Regular Council
Council will review a collaborative plan focusing on mental health, affordable housing, and access to services. The meeting also includes discussions on fire department equipment and skatepark improvements.
- Proposed adoption of the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan 2022-2025
- Authorization to begin replacing Fire Department Rescue Truck No. 5
- Proposed $10,000 transfer from Community Wellbeing Fund for Manitouwadge Skatepark landscaping
- Presentation regarding the Impact Canada Food Waste Reduction Challenge
- Delegation from Dougall Media regarding CFNO FM signal improvements
Regular Council
Manitouwadge Council is deciding on several administrative items, including adopting 2022 tax rates and transition ratios, approving a Next Generation 9-1-1 service agreement with Bell Canada via White River, and appointing a Chief Building Official. They will also consider a land lease for keeping horses, a travel expense policy update, and a Community Improvement Plan intake. The agenda includes closed sessions for personal matters and land disposition.
- Bylaw to adopt 2022 tax rates and set penalty/interest for default
- Bylaw to set 2022 transition ratios and rate reductions for property subclasses
- Approve Next Generation 9-1-1 Authority Service Agreement with Bell Canada (White River as main signatory)
- Appoint Paul Manzon as Chief Building Official
- Approve land lease with Judy Paleczny for keeping horses
Special Council
The Council is reviewing the final draft of the 2022 Municipal Operating Budget following a public consultation period. This meeting includes updates on pool operation costs and a review of resident survey responses regarding capital projects and tax levies.
- 2022 Municipal Operating Budget - Final Draft
- $1.374 million in proposed capital works projects
- $3,676,442.89 required in total tax revenue
- Bylaw to adopt 2022 budget estimates and repeal Bylaw 2021-22
Regular Council
Manitouwadge Council is meeting to consider an amendment to Bylaw 2022-10, which authorizes internet and telephone voting for the 2022 municipal election, to include advanced voting and proxies. The agenda also includes a presentation from the Marathon OPP on first-quarter 2022 policing statistics, several administrative reports, and a closed session covering items such as broadband, a lease agreement, and staff matters.
- Amendment to Bylaw 2022-10 to add advanced voting and proxies to internet/telephone voting for 2022 election
- Presentation from Staff Sergeant Camille Ducharme on OPP 1st Quarter 2022 report
- 2021 Wastewater Treatment System Annual Report (PW2022-04)
- Q1 2022 Accumulated Expenses Report (TR2022-05)
- 2021 Annual Report and Record of Strategic Accomplishments
Special Council
This special council meeting is primarily dedicated to deliberations on the draft 2022 budget. The agenda also includes a confirmatory bylaw to adopt the proceedings of the meeting. No other substantive business is listed.
- Draft 2022 Budget Deliberations
- Confirmatory Bylaw to confirm proceedings of the special meeting
Regular Council
Manitouwadge Council will consider several administrative reports, including the 2021 annual drinking water reports, declaring old firefighting equipment surplus, fitness centre lease fees, and council remuneration. The agenda also includes correspondence on forest road funding and a medical school expansion, plus rescheduling of April council meetings and budget deliberation dates.
- 2021 Section 11 Annual Drinking Water Report (PW2022-02)
- 2021 Schedule 22 Annual Drinking Water Summary Report (PW2022-03)
- Declare surplus old Scott SCBA and spare cylinders (FD2022-05)
- Fitness Centre 2021 lease fees (CS2022-01)
- 2021 remuneration and expenses paid to Council members (ADM2022-15)
Regular Council
Manitouwadge Council will consider several administrative reports, including the Q4 2021 budget variance, appointment of a municipal law enforcement officer, the fire department's monthly report, and accessibility plans. They will also vote on bylaws to appoint the officer and establish a personnel policy binder. The agenda includes routine items like minutes, correspondence, and a confirmatory bylaw.
- Q4 2021 Budget Variance Report (TR2022-04)
- Appointment of Matthew Gascon as Municipal Law Enforcement Officer (ENF2022-01)
- Fire Department Monthly Report (FD Monthly 2022-02)
- 2021 Annual Accessibility Status Report and 2022-2027 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan (ADM2022-13, ADM2022-14)
- Bylaw to Establish a Personnel Policy Binder
Regular Council
Manitouwadge Council will consider several administrative reports and bylaws, including a waste management contract with GFL Environmental Inc., appointing a Deputy Fire Chief, declaring surplus fire hose, a request to construct a garden centre by Melanie's Your Independent Grocer, and updates to personnel policies. Council will also review the Q4 2021 budget variance report and correspondence about emergency evacuation planning for the 2022 flood and wildland fire season.
- Contract with GFL Environmental Inc. for waste management and recycling services
- Appointment of a Deputy Fire Chief
- Declaring 600 feet of fire hose as surplus
- Request to construct a garden centre by Melanie's Your Independent Grocer
- Q4 2021 Budget Variance Report
Regular Council
Council will receive the Integrity Commissioner's inquiry report finding Councillor Jim Moffat did not breach the Code of Conduct or the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act regarding his participation in a May 2021 closed-session vote. The meeting also includes routine approvals, correspondence, and several bylaws, including agreements for forest fire management and an Ontario transfer payment.
- Integrity Commissioner report on Councillor Moffat: no contravention found
- Bylaw to authorize Municipal Forest Fire Management Agreement with Ontario
- Bylaw to authorize Ontario Transfer Payment Agreement
- Bylaw to authorize internet and telephone voting for 2022 municipal election
- Fire Chief's monthly report and Municipal Fire Protection Agreement
Regular Council
The Township of Manitouwadge Regular Council will meet on January 26, 2022, to consider two administration reports: one on personnel policies (ADM2022-06) and one on establishing a Community Emergency Response Program Committee (ADM2022-07). Council will also receive correspondence from AMO and NOMA, including a resolution supporting the expansion of NOSM to address physician shortages in Northern Ontario. A bylaw to appoint a Fire Chief is on the agenda for consideration.
- Administration Report ADM2022-06: Personnel Policies
- Administration Report ADM2022-07: Establishment of a Community Emergency Response Program Committee
- Bylaw to Appoint a Fire Chief
- Correspondence from NOMA: Resolution 2022-01 supporting NOSM expansion
- Confirmatory Bylaw for proceedings of January 26, 2022 meeting
Regular Council
Manitouwadge Council is meeting to decide on several financial bylaws, including authorizing $1,000,000 in temporary borrowing, setting an interim tax levy for 2022, and establishing 2022 services and charges. Council will also review reports on property tax, utility, and accounts receivable write-offs, a social media policy, personnel policies, and procurement of rapid antigen test kits. The agenda includes correspondence about proclaiming 2022 the Year of the Garden and a Fire Marshal review of fire protection services.
- Bylaw to authorize temporary borrowing of $1,000,000
- Bylaw to provide for interim tax levy for 2022
- Bylaw to establish 2022 services and charges
- Reports on 2021 property tax, utility, and accounts receivable write-offs
- Procurement of rapid antigen test kits