Manitouwadge public meetings in 2025
34 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Council
The Manitouwadge Regular Council will vote on a bylaw to authorize a temporary borrowing of one million dollars. It will also declare a council seat vacant and approve a method to fill it. Additional items include appointing a Property Standards Officer, an inspector under the Residential Tenancies Act, and two Weed Inspectors.
- Bylaw to authorize temporary borrowing of $1,000,000 (Bylaw Borrowing 2026)
- Declaration of one council vacancy and approval of selection procedure
- Appointment of James Ray as Property Standards Officer
- Appointment of James Ray as Inspector for Residential Tenancies Act standards
- Appointment of Marcel DeMars and James Ray as Weed Inspectors
Regular Council
Manitouwadge Council will discuss a proposal to partner with Superior Country for a bike repair station and approve a bylaw to appoint a Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk. The meeting will also confirm previous proceedings and hear verbal updates from the Mayor and CAO.
- Partnership with Superior Country for bike repair station
- Bylaw to appoint Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk
- Bylaw to enter FireSmart Communities Transfer Payment Agreement
- Change of Regular Council meeting date to December 9, 2025
- Minutes of Special Council meetings held November 10 and 11, 2025
Special Council
The Manitouwadge Special Council will hold a meeting with standard procedural items such as call to order, disclosure of interests, agenda approval, delegations, and closed‑session business. The council will adopt a confirmatory bylaw that formally ratifies all resolutions, motions, and reports from this meeting. No other substantive decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Adoption of Confirmatory Bylaw to confirm all meeting actions
- Closed‑session business (staff matters)
- Delegations and presentations
- Approval of agenda
- Standard procedural items (call to order, disclosures)
Regular Council
The council will adopt a resolution supporting a 2+1 highway program on Highways 11 and 17 across Northern Ontario. It will also appoint Doane Grant Thornton LLP as municipal auditors for fiscal years 2023‑2026, and approve up to $31,250 from the township’s share for a pavilion at Prospector Park. Additional items include confirming attendance at the 2026 ROMA conference and supporting Larder Lake’s request to extend a certification deadline.
- Resolution supporting 2+1 highway program on Highways 11 and 17 (Resolution 06)
- Appointment of Doane Grant Thornton LLP as external auditor for FY 2023‑2026 (Resolution 256)
- Funding commitment of up to $31,250 for pavilion over waterfront stage at Prospector Park (Resolution 258)
- Approval of council attendance at ROMA 2026 Annual General Meeting in Toronto (Resolution 259)
- Support for Township of Larder Lake’s extension of certification deadline under Regulation 343/22 (Resolution 260)
Special Council
The Manitouwadge Special Council will adopt a Confirmatory Bylaw that formally approves all recommendations, resolutions, and actions taken at this special meeting. The agenda also includes a discussion of staffing related to the Chief Administrative Officer recruitment. No other substantive items are listed.
- Adoption of Confirmatory Bylaw to confirm all meeting actions
- Discussion of CAO recruitment under staffing matters
Special Council
The Township of Manitouwadge Special Council will meet to confirm the proceedings of its November 10, 2025 meeting through a confirmatory bylaw. The agenda includes a closed session regarding staffing and the CAO recruitment process.
- Confirmatory bylaw for Special Council meeting held November 10, 2025
- Closed session regarding staffing and CAO recruitment
- Livestream available via Youtube
Special Council
The Manitouwadge Special Council will meet on October 30, 2025 to conduct routine procedural business. A closed‑session will discuss staffing for the Chief Administrative Officer recruitment. The council will vote on a confirmatory bylaw that formally adopts all resolutions, reports and actions taken at the meeting.
- Confirmatory Bylaw to adopt the council's resolutions and reports from the meeting
- Closed‑session discussion on CAO recruitment (staffing)
- Call to Order and Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest
- Approval of Agenda
- Delegations and presentations
Regular Council
The Manitouwadge Regular Council will vote on several agenda items, including appointing Doane Grant Thornton LLP as municipal auditor for fiscal years 2023‑2026 and receiving the September 2025 fire department monthly report. The key decision is a resolution to support a Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation funding application and to commit up to $31,250 from the township’s share of the NWMO Community Wellbeing Reserve for a permanent pavilion over the waterfront stage at Prospector Park, with a pledge to cover any cost overruns. The council will also adopt proclamations for Local Government Week and Small Business Week.
- Appointment of Doane Grant Thornton LLP as municipal auditor for FY 2023‑2026 (Bylaw).
- Receipt of the Fire Department Monthly Report – September 2025.
- Resolution to support NOHFC funding and commit up to $31,250 for a pavilion at Prospector Park, plus any cost overruns.
- Proclamation of Local Government Week (Oct 19‑25, 2025).
- Proclamation of Small Business Week (Oct 19‑25, 2025).
Special Council
The Manitouwadge Special Council will meet to hear a presentation from Barrick Gold. The session includes a Hemlo Operational Update.
- Presentation from Barrick Gold regarding a Hemlo Operational Update
Regular Council
The Manitouwadge Regular Council will discuss a bylaw to authorize a collective agreement with CUPE Local 3487. The meeting includes proclamations for Fire Prevention Week and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
- Bylaw to authorize collective agreement with CUPE Local 3487
- Proclamation for Fire Prevention Week (October 5-11, 2025)
- Proclamation for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (September 30, 2025)
- Request for letter of support from Marathon Sno-Kickers Snowmobile Club
- Cancellation of the October 8, 2025, Regular Council Meeting
Regular Council
The Manitouwadge Regular Council will discuss funding for a permanent cover over the Prospector Park waterfront stage and the purchase of a Zamboni conditioner. The meeting also includes the adoption of a Commissioner of Oaths policy and the appointment of a Fire Chief Hiring Committee.
- Resolution of support for NOHFC funding for Prospector Park waterfront stage pavilion, with a Township commitment of up to $18,250
- Pre-budget approval of $11,000 plus shipping for a new Zamboni conditioner
- Adoption of a Commissioner of Oaths Policy and corresponding Bylaw
- Proclamation for Franco-Ontarian Day on September 25, 2025
- Appointment of Council Members to the Fire Chief Hiring Committee
Special Council
The Township of Manitouwadge is holding a special council meeting to appoint an Acting Fire Chief. The council will also hold three closed sessions to discuss staff matters.
- Bylaw to appoint Scott Trach as Acting Fire Chief, effective August 15, 2025
- Three closed sessions regarding personal staff matters under Section 239(2)(b)
Special Council
Council will consider direction on a pre‑consultation application to rezone 7 Sault Road from Light Industrial (M1) to Corridor Mixed Use for a proposed cardlock gas station. Staff presented two options: require the applicant to first obtain an Official Plan amendment from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing before a site‑specific zoning amendment, or allow the applicant to proceed directly to a zoning amendment only. The council will decide which approach to require and will also adopt a confirmatory bylaw ratifying the meeting’s proceedings.
- Pre‑consultation rezoning request for 7 Sault Rd. cardlock gas station
- Option 1: Require Official Plan amendment before zoning amendment
- Option 2: Allow direct site‑specific zoning amendment
- Zoning amendment fee set at $1,000
- Confirmatory bylaw to adopt meeting actions
Regular Council
At the regular council meeting, members adopted minutes from previous meetings and received the interim survey results for the 2025 budget consultation. The council accepted Administration Report TR2025-04 and the attached 2025 Municipal Operating and Capital Budgets for review. Staff were directed to seek public input on the budgets for a two‑week period and to present the final version at a special council meeting in July. A confirmatory bylaw (Bylaw No. 2025‑26) was also passed to ratify the July meeting proceedings.
- Adoption of minutes from July 9, June 11, and June 18 meetings (Resolutions 2025‑161, 2025‑162)
- Receipt of 2025 Budget Consultation interim survey results (Resolution 2025‑155)
- Receipt of Administration Report TR2025-04 and the 2025 operating and capital budgets (Resolution 2025‑165)
- Directive to staff to gather public input for two weeks and bring final budgets to a July special council meeting
- Passage of Confirmatory Bylaw No. 2025‑26 confirming July 9 council proceedings (Resolution 2025‑168)
Special Council
The Manitouwadge Special Council will conduct routine procedural business, including disclosures of pecuniary interest, approval of the agenda, delegations, presentations, and a closed‑session on legal matters. The council will then adopt a Confirmatory Bylaw that formally confirms all recommendations, resolutions, and actions taken at this meeting. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.
- Call to Order and disclosure of pecuniary interest
- Approval of agenda
- Delegations and presentations
- Closed session covering legal matters (solicitor‑client privileged)
- Adoption of Confirmatory Bylaw to ratify meeting proceedings
Special Council
The Special Council meeting will address the adoption of 2025 tax rates, municipal operating and capital budgets, and transition ratios. Council will also review the draft audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2022.
- Approval of draft 2022 Consolidated Financial Statements presented by Doane Grant Thornton LLP
- Bylaw to adopt 2025 Tax Rates, including penalty and interest for default of payment
- Bylaw to adopt 2025 Estimates for the Sums required for general purposes
- Bylaw to set 2025 Transition Ratios and rate reductions for property subclasses
- Proposed donations of $1,000 each to Community Memorial Garden, Curling Club, Volunteer Firefighters Association, and Minor Hockey Association, plus security camera setup for Golden Age Club
Special Council
Council will hold a public meeting to discuss the 2025 Operating and Capital Budgets. The meeting follows an interim survey where 69% of 26 respondents opposed the operating budget and 46% opposed the capital budget.
- Public meeting regarding 2025 Operating and Capital Budgets
- Proposed 2025 Capital Budget of $11.8 million
- Proposed 3.20% increase in municipal tax levy for the 2025 Operating Budget
- Report on 2025 Budget Consultation interim survey results
- Discussion of $5.4 million in grant funding included in the 2025 capital budget
Regular Council
The Manitouwadge Regular Council will receive and consider the 2025 Municipal Operating and Capital Budgets and direct staff to seek public input before a final version is presented at a Special Council meeting. A Deeming Bylaw will be passed to merge Lot 1, Plan M179 with Lots 1 and 2, Plan M277 under the Planning Act. The council will also approve revised terms of reference for the Joint Health and Safety Committee and proclaim several community observances, including Hope Air Day and Seniors’ Month.
- Deeming Bylaw merging Lot 1, Plan M179 and Lots 1 & 2, Plan M277 (Resolution 2025‑137)
- Administration Report TR2025‑04 presenting the 2025 Municipal Operating and Capital Budgets (Resolution 2025‑137)
- Approval of revised Terms of Reference for the Joint Health and Safety Committee, changing meetings to quarterly (Resolution 2025‑138)
- Proclamation of June 6 2025 as Hope Air Day (Resolution 2025‑139)
- Proclamations of June 2025 as Seniors’ Month, National Indigenous History Month and Pride Month (Resolutions 2025‑140 to 2025‑142)
Special Council
The Special Council will vote to approve the Schedule of Reserves and Reserve Funds for the 2023 and 2024 fiscal years, authorizing transfers of $886,157.93 for 2023 and $2,661,668.29 for 2024. Council will receive for information the preliminary operating and capital budget variance reports for 2023 and 2024. Council will also receive for information the draft 2025 operating and capital budgets and will direct staff to publish them for public consultation. A confirmatory bylaw will be passed to record the proceedings of this meeting.
- Approve Schedule of Reserves and Reserve Funds transfers ($886,157.93 in 2023, $2,661,668.29 in 2024)
- Receive preliminary 2023 and 2024 operating and capital budget variance reports (information only)
- Receive draft 2025 operating and capital budgets and direct staff to publish for public consultation
- Pass Confirmatory Bylaw to confirm proceedings of the June 18, 2025 special meeting
- Discussion of the GFL garbage and recycling service contract impacting budget
Regular Council
Manitouwadge Council will consider a bylaw to merge residential lots and approve changes to the Joint Health and Safety Committee's meeting schedule. The meeting will also include proclamations for Hope Air Day, Seniors Month, National Indigenous History Month, and Pride Month.
- Approval of Deeming Bylaw for Lot 1, Plan M179 and Lots 1 and 2, M277
- Approval of revised Joint Health and Safety Committee Terms of Reference
- Proclamation of Hope Air Day
- Proclamation of Seniors Month
- Proclamation of National Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day
Regular Council
Council will consider a by-law to establish property tax rebates between 40% and 100% for eligible charities and non-profit organizations. The meeting also includes a contract award for real estate services and several administrative appointments.
- Proposed property tax rebates (40% to 100%) for eligible non-profits, including the Manitouwadge Archival and Historical Society
- Proposed two-year contract for Real Estate Services awarded to Aja Keough and Laryn Bartley of Re/max Generations Realty
- Bylaw to appoint a Chief Administrative Officer
- Bylaw to appoint I. Portigal as Community Emergency Management Coordinator
- Presentation from Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) regarding MPAC 101
Special Council
The Special Council meeting on April 30, 2025 will consider routine procedural items, including a confirmatory bylaw that adopts the minutes and decisions made at this meeting. The agenda also includes standard items such as disclosures of pecuniary interest, delegations and presentations, and a closed‑session discussion of legal matters that are subject to solicitor‑client privilege. No other substantive motions or contracts are listed.
- Confirmatory Bylaw to adopt and confirm all motions, resolutions, and reports from this special council meeting
- Disclosure of pecuniary interest by council members
- Delegations and presentations
- Closed‑session discussion of legal matters (subject to solicitor‑client privilege)
Committee of Adjustment - Special Council
The Committee of Adjustment will consider a Minor Variance Application submitted by Cody Turner for the property at 42 Lynx Avenue. The application seeks to raise the permitted height of an accessory dwelling (garage) from the zoning bylaw limit of 5.0 metres to 6.0 metres. Staff note that the township has no financial impact and that the applicant has paid the $400 application fee. The Committee may grant, refuse, or defer the request, and any decision can be appealed within 20 days.
- Minor variance request to increase accessory garage height to 6.0 m (bylaw limit 5.0 m)
- Applicant Cody Turner; Minor Variance Application fee $400 paid
- Public hearing scheduled for April 9, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers, 1 Mississauga Drive
- Committee decision options: grant, refuse, or defer; 20‑day appeal period
- Staff report indicates no financial implications for the township
Regular Council
The council approved the fire department’s hourly wage of $19.50 and adopted its compensation guideline. It gave pre‑budget approval of $64,290 for a six‑month rental of a rubber‑tire excavator for the 2025 ditching program. The council also adopted changes to personnel policies on bereavement leave and relocation expenses, appointed Mayor Jim Moffat to an Indigenous ad‑hoc committee, and proclaimed World Autism Day.
- Approval of Fire Department Standard Operating Guideline No:1004 and hourly rate of $19.50 per hour
- Pre‑budget approval of $64,290 for six‑month rental of a rubber‑tire excavator for ditching maintenance
- Adoption of Personnel Policy changes for Bereavement Leave and Relocation Expenses
- Appointment of Mayor Jim Moffat as a representative to the Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg Ad Hoc Committee
- Proclamation recognizing April 2, 2025 as World Autism Day
Regular Council
Manitouwadge Council will discuss equipment rentals for ditching maintenance and updates to firefighter compensation. The body is also reviewing personnel policies and a recreational trails work plan.
- Pre-budget approval of $64,290 for a six-month rubber tire excavator rental
- Proposed paid hourly rate of $19.50 per hour for Manitouwadge Fire Department members
- Proposed changes to Personnel Policy 2021-24 (Bereavement Leave) and 2021-46 (Relocation Expenses)
- Review of the Manitouwadge Recreational Trails Advisory Committee 2024 Progress Update/2025 Work Plan
- Proclamation for World Autism Day on April 2, 2025
Special Council
The Manitouwadge Special Council will conduct routine procedural business, including disclosures, agenda approval, delegations, and general business. A closed‑session will address staffing, specifically recruitment for the Chief Administrative Officer. The council will pass a confirmatory bylaw that formally adopts all motions and resolutions from this meeting.
- Closed‑session discussion on CAO recruitment (staffing)
- Adoption of a confirmatory bylaw to ratify all meeting actions
- Standard procedural items: call to order, agenda approval, disclosures, delegations, business, adjournment
Regular Council
The Manitouwadge Regular Council will adopt the 2025 User Fees Bylaw and the schedule of fees. It will also approve water and sewer levy adjustments for 1 Black Road and 6 Sault Road for 2023‑2024. An interim tax levy for 2025 will be enacted, and staff will be directed to poll residents on adding the myRide program to the budget with a 2.5% tax increase. A closed‑session will discuss CAO recruitment.
- Adopt 2025 User Fees Bylaw (Services and Charges)
- Approve water and sewer levy adjustments for 1 Black Road and 6 Sault Road
- Pass interim tax levy bylaw for the year 2025
- Direct staff to conduct a public poll on adding the myRide program with a 2.5% tax increase
- Closed‑session to consider personal matters regarding CAO recruitment
Special Council - 11 Mar 2025- Cancelled
The Township of Manitouwadge special council meeting scheduled for March 11, 2025 was cancelled. The agenda listed only standard procedural items such as call to order, disclosures, agenda approval, delegations, business, closed sessions, and a confirmatory bylaw to adopt the meeting's proceedings. No resolutions, contracts, or policy changes were decided.
- Confirmatory Bylaw to adopt the proceedings of the special council meeting
Special Council
The Manitouwadge Special Council will hold a closed‑session to discuss staffing for a Chief Administrative Officer recruitment. It will also adopt a Confirmatory Bylaw that formally ratifies all resolutions, motions and reports from this meeting. Standard agenda items such as call to order, disclosures and agenda approval will also be addressed.
- Closed‑session discussion of CAO recruitment (staffing)
- Adoption of Confirmatory Bylaw to confirm all council actions from the meeting
Regular Council
The Manitouwadge Regular Council will receive the 2024 Annual Accessibility Status Report and discuss a public poll on adding the myRide transportation program to the municipal budget with a proposed 2.5% tax increase. It will also consider a bylaw to provide for an interim tax levy for the year 2025 and approve a five‑year preventive maintenance contract for the Automated Weather Observation System with Campbell Scientific. Additional routine business includes adoption of previous meeting minutes and various reports.
- Bylaw to provide for an Interim Tax Levy for the Year 2025
- Public poll to gauge interest in adding the myRide program to the budget with a 2.5% tax increase
- Approval of a five‑year AWOS preventive maintenance contract with Campbell Scientific
- Administration Report on the 2024 Annual Accessibility Status Report
- Adoption of minutes from the Special Council meeting on February 6, 2025 and the Regular Council meeting on February 12, 2025
Special Council
The Council is holding a special meeting featuring a closed session to discuss staffing regarding CAO recruitment. The meeting also includes the passage of a confirmatory bylaw for the proceedings.
- Closed session regarding CAO recruitment
- Confirmatory Bylaw for the February 25, 2025 meeting
Regular Council
Manitouwadge Council will approve a five-year maintenance contract for the airport's weather system and update council travel policies. The meeting also includes a request for the province to redistribute land transfer tax and GST to municipalities.
- Approval of 5-year Automated Weather Observation System (AWOS) maintenance contract
- Amendments to Council Travel Policy (Bylaw 2023-05)
- Request for province to redistribute Land Transfer Tax and GST to municipalities
- Fire Protection Grant Transfer Payment Agreement with Ontario
- Bylaw to amend Fire Department regulations (Bylaw 2023-18)
Special Council
The Special Council will consider routine procedural matters, including the disclosure of pecuniary interests and approval of the agenda. It will hold a closed session for legal matters that are subject to solicitor‑client privilege. The council will adopt a confirmatory bylaw that formally records the actions taken at this special meeting.
- Disclosure of pecuniary interest and general nature thereof
- Approval of agenda
- Closed session for legal matters (solicitor‑client privileged)
- Business arising from closed session
- Adoption of confirmatory bylaw to confirm proceedings of the meeting
Regular Council - 08 Jan 2025 - Rescheduled to January 17 2025
The Regular Council meeting scheduled for January 8, 2025, was rescheduled to January 17, 2025. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as the adoption of minutes, reports, and verbal updates from the Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer.
- Rescheduled meeting date to January 17, 2025
- Adoption of minutes
- Verbal updates by Mayor and CAO
- Reports and committees
- Closed sessions