Wawa public meetings in 2022

Special Council

The Municipality of Wawa will review the 2023 Capital Budget during this special meeting. Council is also asked to authorize a funding application for Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the Wawa Community Center Modernization Project.

• 2023 Capital Budget presentation
• Funding application for Wawa Community Center Modernization Project - Phase 1 and Phase 2

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will hear presentations on a tourism study and a water/wastewater rate study, then consider several items including the proposed 2023 council meeting schedule, dissolution of the Wawa Business Improvement Area, and committee appointments.

• Dissolution of the Wawa Business Improvement Area
• Wawa Tourism Study update from Bannikin Travel and Tourism
• Water and Wastewater Rate Study and Long-Term Financial Plan from Watson & Associates
• Proposed 2023 Council Meeting Schedule
• Review of committee appointments for 2022-2026 term

Regular Council

Council will vote on several by-laws including the 2023 interim tax levy, an emergency management program, and a GIS services MOU with neighbouring townships. Appointments for deputy mayor, police services board, and other local boards for the 2022-2026 term are also on the agenda. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss two property purchase offers and a property standards complaint.

• By-Law 3549-23: 2023 interim tax levy and payment schedule
• By-Law 3547-23: adoption of Emergency Management Program and Emergency Response Plan
• By-Law 3548-23: MOU with Hornepayne, White River, and Dubreuilville for GIS services
• Appointment of Deputy Mayor for 2022-2026 term
• Appointment of member to Wawa Police Services Board

Special Council

This is a special council meeting focused on internal governance. The council will receive training on council orientation and discuss the roles and responsibilities of the integrity commissioner.

• Council orientation training
• Integrity commissioner roles and responsibilities

Special Council

This is a procedural meeting with no decisions or public hearings. The only substantive item is a council orientation training session for information.

• Council orientation training (for information)

Regular Council

This is the inaugural meeting for the newly elected Council and Mayor of Wawa. The agenda consists entirely of procedural items: declarations of office, addresses by the elected officials, and confirmation of the Clerk's actions. No substantive business is scheduled for this meeting.

• Oath of office for Mayor Elect Melanie Pilon and Council Elect Cathy Cannon, Jim Hoffmann, Joseph Opato, Mitch Hatfield
• Welcoming prayer and honour song
• Addresses by each member of the new council

Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee

The committee will review updates regarding the Five Year Tourism Plan and a summer report from A. Patterson. The agenda also includes an information item regarding a letter from the Wawa Heritage Committee.

• Five Year Tourism Plan Update
• Tourism Activity Update - A. Patterson Summer Report
• Heritage Letter to EDTAC

Heritage Committee

This is a regular meeting of the Wawa Heritage Committee. They will discuss old business including POW camp research, artifact storage/reallocation, committee promotion, and items at the Tourist Information Centre. New business includes artifact finds, collaboration with Michipicoten First Nation, Mackenzie Bethune Cemetery, and Michipicoten Post Provincial Park.

• POW Camps — discussion of research on two camp locations near Limer and Hawk Junction
• Artifact Storage/Reallocation — ongoing sorting; Sault Ste Marie Public Library interested in two filing cabinets of Bureau of Mine Reports
• Heritage Committee Promotion and New Members — draft promotional article to be forwarded to Municipal staff
• Mackenzie Bethune Cemetery — new business item
• Michipicoten Post Provincial Park Collaboration — new business item

Cemetery Committee

The Wawa Cemetery Committee is meeting to discuss ongoing business including the 4th Annual Ice Candle Celebration Day planned for December 26, 2022, installation of solar lights, and removal of a bench from the cemetery per by-law. The committee will also review minutes from the October 20, 2022 meeting and follow up on donated lumber for a planter box.

• 4th Annual Ice Candle Celebration Day on Dec 26, 2022 — candles $8-$10, proceeds fund cemetery beautification
• Solar lights have arrived and need installation
• Large letters ordered to identify six cemetery sections
• Bench removal from cemetery per by-law No. 3187-19
• Water tap at cemetery to be locked to prevent personal use

Corporate Planning Committee

The Corporate Planning Committee is meeting to receive two monthly reports (DB 2022-05 and AP 2022-07) for September and October 2022. The agenda is otherwise procedural, including approval of previous minutes and setting the next meeting date.

• DB 2022-05 - Report for the Month of September and October 2022
• AP 2022-07 - Report for the Month of September and October 2022

Regular Council

Council will hold a closed session to discuss a legal issue under Section 357 of the Municipal Act and an offer to purchase property. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes, correspondence, and committee reports. A by-law to confirm the proceedings will be passed.

• Closed session to discuss an application under Section 357 of the Municipal Act (personal matters about an identifiable individual)
• Closed session to discuss an offer to purchase property (proposed acquisition or disposition of land)
• Approval of a requisition for Goose Prints
• Receipt of staff reports for September and October 2022
• By-law to confirm the proceedings of the meeting

Cemetery Committee

The Wawa Cemetery Committee will meet to discuss updates on the 2022 Ice Candle Celebration, beautification projects including solar lights, maintenance issues, and a columbarium update. New business includes a water tap at the cemetery. The meeting will also consider approval of previous minutes.

• Update on 2022 Ice Candle Celebration Day
• Beautification discussion including solar lights
• Columbarium update
• New business: water tap at cemetery

Corporate Planning Committee

The Corporate Planning Committee will discuss the Third Quarterly Financial Report and a proposed fee schedule addition for locker rentals at the Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre. The meeting also includes a presentation on Local Government Week and adoption of previous minutes.

• MB 2022-07 - Third Quarterly Financial Report
• SW Memo 2022-01 - Schedule of Fees Addition - Locker Rental at the Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre
• Local Government Week - October 16-22, 2022

Regular Council

Wawa Council will consider adopting new locker rental fees at the Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre, entering into a lease agreement with Wawa Electric and Hardware for land at 96 Broadway Avenue, and amending a lease with Labbe Media for a radio station. The council will also receive the 2023 OPP Annual Billing Statement and updates on the Community Safety and Policing Act. A closed session is scheduled to discuss the marina divestiture and other legal matters.

• Adopt new fees for locker rental at the Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre
• By-law to authorize lease agreement with Wawa Electric and Hardware for land at 96 Broadway Avenue
• By-law to amend rental rate for lease with Labbe Media Incorporated for radio station at 96 Broadway Avenue, Upper Floor
• Receive 2023 OPP Annual Billing Statement from Municipal Policing Bureau
• Closed session to discuss marina divestiture and legal issues

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is deciding on a minor variance application and approving a consent to sever a lot at 683D Highway 17. The consent was granted with no objections received.

• Approval of consent B-3/21 to sever a 12.5m x 100m lot at 683D Highway 17
• Application for minor variance A1-22 by Guerino Trovarello (resolution)
• Approval of actions of the Secretary-Treasurer regarding notification of applicant

Community Development Committee

The committee reviewed updates regarding senior citizen programming and transit accessibility. It was decided that all Solutions Council Committees will remain active until the end of the current Council term.

• Handicapped parking lines and logos to be painted on main street only
• Discussion of adding benches with back rests to Broadway Ave
• Proposed garden party for seniors featuring guest lists and boxed lunches
• Potential survey regarding transit bus hours and fitness activities for seniors
• Recycling project involving Michipicoten High School put on hold until fall

Heritage Committee

The Heritage Committee is meeting to discuss the designation of the MacKenzie Bethune Cemetery and the relocation of heritage doors. The body will also review the cataloguing of artifacts and cultural support letters for the library and tourism advisory committee.

• Heritage designation of MacKenzie Bethune Cemetery
• Commemorative plaque for Michipicoten River Cemetery
• Relocation of heritage doors currently at the Marina
• Artifact sorting, cataloguing, and storage ideas
• Recognition of Hudson's Bay Cemetery

Corporate Planning Committee

The Corporate Planning Committee reviewed updates regarding gate installations at the Municipal Marina and bar sales at the Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre. Staff will provide further reports on these items following these discussions.

• Update on request for gates on docks at Municipal Marina
• Discussion of Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre bar sales and donations

Regular Council

The Municipality of Wawa is reviewing a report and proposed by-laws regarding a site plan and road use agreement with Superior Aggregate Corporation. Council will also consider removing a holding symbol from the zoning by-law for the project.

• By-Law No. 3536-22: Site Plan Agreement with Superior Aggregates Corporation for Michipicoten Harbour Wharf
• By-Law No. 3537-22: Removal of holding symbol (H) from Zoning By-Law 2821-15 Schedule A4
• By-Law No. 3538-22: Road Use Agreement with Superior Aggregate Corporation for Harbour Road
• Acceptance of resignation from Wawa Library Board member Ms. Lesley Banman
• Review of O.P.P Statistics from January to September 2022

Economic Development & Tourism Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss updates to the Five Year Tourism Plan. Members will also review the EDTAC Committee Member Survey results and the CAO Quarterly Report on Economic Development.

• Five Year Tourism Plan Update
• EDTAC Committee Member Survey Results
• CAO Quarterly Report - Economic Development

Cemetery Committee

The committee reviewed updates regarding cemetery upkeep, including tree pruning at St-Mary Margaret Cemetery and repairs to a planter box at Woodland Cemetery. Members also discussed social media efforts to identify individuals buried in the Michipicoten River Village Cemetery.

• Ordering of 8 post lamps
• Tree pruning and cleaning at St-Mary Margaret Cemetery
• Repair of a planter box at Woodland Cemetery using tamarack lumber
• Engineering report update for Woodland Cemetery plans
• Social media advertisement to identify burials in Michipicoten River Village Cemetery

Corporate Planning Committee

The committee will hear presentations regarding municipal marina dock gates and bar sales at the Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre. Members will also review economic development and monthly reports for July and August 2022.

• Presentation by Harvey West on gates on docks at Municipal Marina
• Presentation by Andy Stevens on Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre bar sales and donations
• CAO 2022-06: Economic Development Quarterly Activity Report
• DB 2022-04: Monthly Report for July and August 2022
• AP 2022-06: Monthly Report for July and August 2022

Regular Council

Council is considering several by-laws including a land sale on Winston Road and garbage collection agreements. The agenda also includes a resolution to support the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities regarding federal electoral district changes.

• By-Law No. 3533-22: Service Agreement with Hawk Junction Local Services Board for garbage disposal
• By-Law No. 3534-22: Extension of Municipal Refuse Collection Agreement with J. Provost Contracting Ltd. (2022-2024)
• By-Law No. 3535-22: Sale of municipal land on Winston Road adjacent to 55 Winston Road
• Resolution to support FONOM regarding Federal Electoral Districts Redistribution
• Staff recommendation for Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre bar sales and donations

Corporate Planning Committee

The Corporate Planning Committee is meeting to review several administrative memos and policy updates. The agenda includes discussions on facility fee waivers, council pay, and specific community projects.

• Council Remuneration (Councillor B. Chiasson)
• Mural at 96 Broadway Avenue
• Marina Playground
• Refuse Collection Renewal
• Waiver of Facility Fees policy

Regular Council

The Council is considering a recommendation to extend refuse collection services with J. Provost Contracting. The agenda also includes correspondence regarding the proposed Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing.

• Extension of refuse collection with J. Provost Contracting
• Correspondence regarding the Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act
• Waiver of Policy No. MM-001 Arena Ice

Regular Council

The Council is reviewing a contract for landfill site expansion and discussing a potential marina land disposition. The agenda also includes the appointment of a Joint Compliance Audit Committee.

• Landfill site expansion contract with J. Provost Contracting Ltd. for $1,259,611.00
• By-Law No. 3528-22 to appoint a Joint Compliance Audit Committee
• Proposed Marina Divestiture legal issue discussed in closed session
• Agreement with S. Burnett & Associates Limited for water and wastewater master plan engineering services

Corporate Planning Committee

The committee reviewed several staff reports including financial and infrastructure updates. Discussions included the progress of a cemetery expansion project and a tender bid for the municipal landfill waste receiving area.

• Cemetery Expansion project process
• Municipal Landfill Waste Receiving Area Tender Bid
• AP 2022-05: Report for the Months of May and June, 2022
• DB 2022-03: Report for the Months of May and June, 2022

Economic Development & Tourism Committee

The Economic Development & Tourism Committee will receive a presentation regarding the Bannikin 5 Year Tourism Plan. This project aims to establish a vision for tourism and diversify the local economy by March 2023.

• Bannikin 5 Year Tourism Plan Presentation
• FEDNOR funding approved for the Five-Year Tourism Plan

Corporate Planning Committee

The Corporate Planning Committee is meeting to discuss reports for May and June 2022. The body will review memos regarding a cemetery expansion and the municipal landfill waste receiving area.

• IS Memo - Cemetery Expansion
• IS Memo - Municipal Landfill Waste Receiving Area
• AP 2022-05: Community Services and Tourism report for May & June 2022
• DB 2022-03: Report for the Months of May & June, 2022
• Discussion of $1.3M NOHFC funding application for MMCC HVAC upgrades

Regular Council

Council is deciding on several infrastructure agreements and municipal policies. The body is awarding a contract for landfill expansion and entering into tourism and water system agreements with FedNor and Bannikin Travel & Tourism Ltd.

• Awarded landfill site expansion project to J. Provost Contracting Ltd. for $1,259,611.00
• Agreement with FedNor for a Five-Year Tourism Plan (COVID-19 Recovery Strategy)
• Transfer Payment Agreement with FedNor for the Rehabilitation of the Raw Water Intake Well
• Agreement with Bannikin Travel & Tourism Ltd. for a 5-Year Tourism Plan
• Tax reduction/refund application for property at 1 Pinewood Drive

Regular Council

The Municipality of Wawa is meeting to discuss a Water and Wastewater Master Plan and the cancellation of an O.P.P. satellite office. Council will also consider an inter-municipal service agreement with the City of Sault Ste. Marie for court administration and support functions.

• By-Law No. 3519-20: Inter-municipal service agreement with City of Sault Ste. Marie for court administration and Provincial Offences Act prosecutions
• Staff recommendations on O.P.P. Satellite Office Cancellation
• Staff recommendations on Water and Wastewater Master Plan
• Acceptance of 2021 Consolidated and Trust Funds Financial Statements
• Appointment of members to the Committee of Adjustment

Cemetery Committee

The Cemetery Committee discussed updates regarding the Michipicoten River Village cemetery, beautification projects, and ongoing maintenance. The committee is also awaiting an engineering report for the Woodland Cemetery expansion.

• Social media advertisement to identify family members of those buried in Michipicoten River Village cemetery
• Order of 8 post lamps for cemetery beautification
• Repair of planter box at Woodland Cemetery using tamarack or additional lumber
• Pruning and cleaning of St-Mary Margaret cemetery scheduled for this summer
• Engineering report pending for the Wawa Cemetery Expansion plans

Corporate Planning Committee

The Corporate Planning Committee will discuss 2021 financial statements presented by KPMG and review several municipal HR policies. The meeting also includes a discussion on the Water and Wastewater Master Plan and the cancellation of an O.P.P. satellite office.

• KPMG presentation of 2021 Consolidated and Trust Funds Financial Statements
• Discussion of Water and Wastewater Master Plan (MB 2022-04)
• O.P.P. Satellite Office Cancellation (CAO 2022-05)
• Annual review of HR policies: Code of Conduct, Workplace Harassment & Discrimination, and Workplace Violence & Domestic Violence
• Review of Draft Procedural By-Law

Economic Development & Tourism Committee

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Special Council

The Municipality of Wawa will hold a Special Council meeting to conduct business and an education or training session. The agenda includes a closed session for council member training.

• Education or Training Session for Council Members

Cemetery Committee

The committee discussed beautification efforts including post lamps and planter box repairs at Woodland Cemetery. Members also addressed the need for permanent identification at Michipicoten River Village Cemetery and received an update on upcoming cemetery plans.

• Update on updated cemetery plans expected by end of June
• Discussion regarding water availability at Woodland Cemetery
• Maintenance of planter box at Woodland Cemetery
• Painting of the fence at Michipicoten River Village Cemetery
• Installation of a Canadian flag at Woodland Cemetery

Corporate Planning Committee

The committee is reviewing several infrastructure and economic items including water and wastewater rate studies. Discussions also cover municipal policies regarding promotional items, facility fees, and tourism.

• Water & Wastewater Rate Study and Financial Plan award proposal
• Extension of Water/Wastewater Services with Kresin Engineering Corporation
• Five-Year Tourism Study award proposal
• Revised Policy PR-001 regarding distribution of promotional items
• Revised Policy regarding waiver of facility fees

Regular Council

The Municipality of Wawa is considering several service contracts including a water rates study and a five-year tourism plan. Council is also reviewing by-laws regarding work policies, marriage solemnization authority, and the sale of 10 White Drive.

• Award of $26,950.00 proposal to Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. for a Water & Wastewater Rates Study
• Award of $93,745.00 proposal to Bannikin Travel & Tourism for a Five-Year Tourism Plan Study
• Award of $90,005.00 proposal to Everything Floors Ltd. to replace flooring at Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre
• Sale of municipal land at 10 White Drive to Piston Broke Mechanical
• Extension of Kresin Engineering Corporation as engineer of record for water and wastewater services

Heritage Committee

The Heritage Committee is meeting to review ongoing projects related to local cemeteries and historical records. The body will discuss the heritage designation of the Mackenzie Bethune Cemetery and ideas for sorting and storing artifacts.

• Heritage designation of Mackenzie Bethune Cemetery
• Recognition of Hudson's Bay Cemetery
• Commemorative plaque for Michipicoten River Cemetery
• Artifact sorting, cataloguing, and storage ideas
• EDC Local History Files management

Cemetery Committee

The Cemetery Committee is meeting to review ongoing business including cemetery maintenance and development. The body will discuss updates regarding the Michipicoten River Village Cemetery and the purchase of post lamps.

• Beautification: Purchase of post lamps
• Michipicoten River Village Cemetery update
• Cemetery Development update
• Maintenance review

Public Meeting - Planning Act

The Municipality of Wawa is considering a Zoning By-Law Amendment regarding Basic Building Supply. The meeting includes a provision for public comments.

• Zoning By-Law Amendment - Basic Building Supply, 25 Broadway Avenue

Corporate Planning Committee

The committee is reviewing resident concerns regarding vehicle speed, frequency, and snow removal rates on Maple Street. Infrastructure Services has proposed amending the road use by-law to reduce Municipal vehicle speeds and limiting non-municipal use of the snow dump. Additionally, staff reported on capital project awards for arena heaters and a curling glycol pump.

• Maple Street snow removal review including speed reduction and route alternatives
• Award of $13,718.00 +HST to Davidson Fuels Wawa for arena heaters
• Award of $9,988.00 +HST to CIMCO Refrigeration for a curling glycol pump
• Tandem Truck RFT discussion

Regular Council

The Municipality of Wawa is considering several by-laws regarding land leases, property sales, and site plan control. Council is also set to approve a $364,000 contract for a tandem plow truck.

• Award of $364,000 tender for a tandem plow truck to Maxim Truck & Trailer
• Lease agreement with Michipicoten First Nation for 3 Maple Street
• Sale of municipal land at 22 White Drive to M. McIntrye Trucking Inc.
• Designation of Wawa as a site plan control area
• Zoning amendment for 25 Broadway Avenue

Regular Council

The Municipality of Wawa Council met to adopt the 2022 taxation rate estimates and several land-related by-laws. The meeting also addressed a temporary greenhouse installation at John's Your Independent Grocer.

• By-Law No. 3501-22: Adoption of 2022 tax rate estimates and sums required
• By-Law No. 3500-22: Sale of municipal land at 3 White Drive to Stephen and Monte White
• By-Law No. 3499-22: License Agreement for use of real property to Cassie Provost
• Authorization of a temporary greenhouse/garden centre at John's Your Independent Grocer
• Approval of Mayor Pat Tait's travel to Alamos Gold Mine in Dubreuilville

Corporate Planning Committee

The committee is reviewing several administrative items including firefighter certification and site plan control. The agenda also includes a report for March and April 2022.

• KS 2022-01 Firefighter Certification
• CA0 2022-03: Site Plan Control
• DB 2022-02: Report for March & April, 2022

Community Development Committee

The committee reviewed updates from various Solutions Councils regarding seniors, housing, and youth. Discussions included a student-led recycling project and the future status of the committee itself.

• Recycling project proposal involving Michipicoten High School students
• Handicapped parking changes to include main street only
• Discussion regarding benches with back rests for Broadway Ave
• Decision that the Community Development Committee will continue until the end of the 2022 Council term

Corporate Planning Committee

The committee reviewed a report regarding a chlorine residual incident in the drinking water distribution system on April 5. Additionally, Community Living Algoma presented a proclamation for Community Living Awareness Month.

• Drinking water incident involving high chlorine residuals on April 5
• Proclamation of May 2022 as Community Living Algoma Awareness Month
• Michipicoten Standing Advisory Committee request for municipal representation
• 1st Quarter Financial Review

Regular Council

The Council is reviewing several by-laws including the establishment of an Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee. Items include a municipal land sale at 21 White Drive and an agreement with Royal Bank of Canada. The meeting also addresses tax reduction applications and committee appointments.

• By-Law No. 3494-22: Establish Wawa Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee
• By-Law No. 3496-22: Sale of 21 White Drive to 13952134 Canada Inc.
• By-Law No. 3497-22: Agreement with Royal Bank of Canada for banking and security
• Appointment of Councillor Melanie Pilon to the Michipicoten River Water Management Plan committee
• Tax reduction/refund applications for Roll Numbers 5776 000 001 17700 0000 and 5776 000 001 02400 0000

Regular Council

The Municipality of Wawa is considering a request from the Michipicoten Golf Club to reduce its outstanding loan balance. Council will also review several by-laws regarding land sales, fire management agreements, and accessibility policies.

• Michipicoten Golf Club debt write-down of $20,994.06
• By-Law 3485-22: Fire management agreement with Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry
• By-Law 3488-22: Public transportation funding agreement with the Minister of Transportation
• By-Law 3490-22: Land sale/purchase involving Brock Avenue
• By-Law 3491-22: Sale of municipal land on Brock Avenue to Angela Calaiezzi and Mark Kluensch

Corporate Planning Committee

The committee reviewed several municipal reports including multi-year budgets and property vesting. Discussions also included the development of a Land Acknowledgement statement and the addition of handicap parking on Broadway Avenue.

• Addition of new handicap parking spots on Broadway Avenue
• Review of Multi Year Budgets (MB 2022-01)
• Vesting of Properties (MB 2022-02)
• Algoma Power Inc. community delegation presentation
• Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. 10 Year Financial Plan presentation

Community Development Committee

The committee will meet to review reports from various solutions councils and discuss a report/minute template. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and standing reports.

• Reports from Beautification/Healthy Earth, Seniors, Housing, and Youth councils
• Discussion on Solutions Council - Report/Minute Template

Heritage Committee

The committee is reviewing several heritage projects including the Louisa MacKenzie Bethune headstone and Michipicoten River Cemetery. Members are also coordinating with the Wawa Public Library regarding local history files and souvenir books.

• Proposed historical designation of the Louisa MacKenzie Bethune headstone
• Recognition of Hudson's Bay Cemetery at Lake Superior Provincial Park
• Commemorative plaque discussion for Michipicoten River Cemetery
• Transfer of Wawa 150th Souvenir Books and funds to the Wawa Public Library
• Storage solutions for EDC local history files

Regular Council

The Council is reviewing several by-laws related to taxation, including property assessment bands and tax ratios. The agenda also includes discussions on council travel, property vesting, and a closed session regarding land acquisition or disposition.

• By-Law No. 3481-22: Adoption of 2022 estimates and taxation rates
• By-Law No. 3482-22: Establishing three bands of property assessment for graduated tax rates
• By-Law No. 3485-22: Agreement with the Minister of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry for fire management
• Council travel approval for FONOM Conference in North Bay
• Closed session regarding sale or acquisition of property

Corporate Planning Committee

The committee is reviewing multi-year budgets, property vesting, and monthly reports. Discussions include a Seniors' Solution Council memo regarding handicap parking and various community requests.

• MB 2022-01: Multi Year Budgets
• MB 2022-02: Vesting of Properties
• DB 2022-01: Report for January and February, 2022
• AP 2022-03: Report for January and February, 2022
• Seniors' Solution Council memo regarding handicap parking

Community Development Committee

The Community Development Committee will meet to receive reports from the Beautification/Healthy Earth, Seniors, Housing, and Youth Solution Councils. The meeting includes the adoption of previous minutes and a review of the Solution Councils Template.

• Reports from Beautification/Healthy Earth Committee (HEC)
• Reports from Seniors Solution Council
• Reports from Housing Solution Council
• Reports from Youth Solution Council
• Review of Solution Councils Template

Heritage Committee

The Heritage Committee is meeting to review old business regarding historical designations and commemorative plaques. The body will also address new business involving correspondence with Evolugen and the Wawa Public Library.

• Historical designation of Louisa MacKenzie Bethune Headstone
• Recognition of Hudson's Bay Cemetery
• Commemorative plaque for Michipicoten River Cemetery
• Wawa 150th Souvenir Books & Fund
• Information on Tremblay Flats from CSL Environmental & Geotechnical Ltd.

Regular Council

The Council is reviewing several municipal updates including a COVID-19 safety plan update and the Wawa Business Improvement Area budget. Additionally, they are receiving annual performance reports for the drinking water and wastewater systems.

• Acceptance of Municipal COVID-19 Safety Plan, Version 5 Update
• Approval of Wawa BIA Budget for 2022
• Receipt of 2021 Wawa Drinking Water System Annual and Summary Reports
• Receipt of 2021 Annual Wawa Wastewater Performance Report
• Repeal of Policy No. FT-009: Property Tax Vacancy Rebate Program

Corporate Planning Committee

The committee will hear presentations from the Wawa Business Improvement Area and the Rural Development Network. Members will also review requests regarding facility fee waivers and arena ice season extensions.

• Letter of concern from residents regarding snow removal
• Wawa Ice Fishing Derby request for waiver of facility fees
• Wawa Minor Hockey request for extension of arena ice season
• Marina 2021 Operations Summary
• Presentations by Heidi McLaren (Wawa BIA) and Dee Ann Bernard (Rural Development Network)

Cemetery Committee

The committee reviewed a proposal for the heritage designation of the Mackenzie/Bethune Cemetery. Members also discussed cemetery development maps, potential post lamp purchases for Woodland Cemetery, and a reimbursement for votive candles.

• Proposed heritage designation of the Mackenzie/Bethune Cemetery
• Reimbursement of $102.15 to G. Smith-Morin for votive candles
• Discussion of cemetery development options, with preference for option #2
• Potential purchase of post lamps for Woodland Cemetery
• Update on the sale of 226 Ice Candles

Marina Committee

The Marina Committee is reviewing a proposal regarding the divestiture of the marina. Discussions include seeking replacement items for the basin and exploring funding from Small Craft Harbour.

• Divestiture Proposal update involving Small Craft Harbour
• Replacement of basin items including aluminum ramps and boat slips
• 2021 Reconciliation Report to be shared by end of November
• Discussion regarding Christmas promotion for boat slips
• Discussion regarding invasive species and potential boat cleaning station

Community Development Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss the Solutions Council Template. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and reports from various solutions councils.

• Discussion of Solutions Council Template

Regular Council

The Council met to approve various municipal by-laws, including agreements for election voting and COVID sick leave policies. They also appointed representatives to the North Algoma Medical Recruitment and Retention Committee and the Wawa Police Services Board.

• Approval of a 2% rate increase ($23.00) for fire dispatch services
• By-Law No. 3470-22: Agreement with Intelivote for 2022 Municipal Elections
• By-Law No. 3471-22: Transfer Payment Agreement for Northern Ontario Resource Development Support
• Appointment of Micheline Hatfield to the North Algoma Medical Recruitment and Retention Committee
• Appointment of Mayor Pat Tait to the Wawa Police Services Board

Community Development Committee

The committee discussed updates regarding community garden funding, senior services, and the active housing market. Members also reviewed a draft template for Solutions Councils and accepted the resignation of Crystal Lutz.

• Community Garden received funding for flower beds
• Assisted Living Program available for up to nine people in Wawa and Michipicoten River Village
• Resignation of Ms. Crystal Lutz accepted

Special Heritage Committee

The Special Heritage Committee is meeting to discuss a new business item regarding the storage of heritage items. The meeting is scheduled for February 3, 2022, at 3 Maple Street.

• Storage of Heritage Items - Montreal Avenue

Corporate Planning Committee

The Corporate Planning Committee reviewed several municipal updates including water systems and committee vacancies. The municipality received approval for funding under the Municipal Modernization program to support records management, council equipment, and water studies.

• $152,640 for Wawa Water and Wastewater Master Plan
• $60,599 for Council and Service Delivery Modernization
• $103,032 for Electronics Records Management Modernization
• Wawa Drinking Water System Operational Plan - January 2022
• Vacancies on Wawa BIA, Police Services Board, and other committees

Regular Council

The Municipality of Wawa is meeting to discuss the 2022 municipal election, taxi rates, and the drinking water system operational plan. Council will also consider several funding agreements for airport lighting and municipal modernization.

• By-Law No. 3464-22 to fill a vacancy in the office of members of Council
• By-Law No. 3465-22 for FedNor contribution toward Installation of Airport Lighting (Project # 851-810740)
• By-Law No. 3466-22, 3467-22, and 3468-22 for Municipal Modernization Program funding for water/wastewater, service delivery, and records management
• Approval of 2022 taxi rates
• Endorsement of the Wawa Drinking Water System Operational Plan - January 2022

Special Council

The Municipality of Wawa is holding a special meeting to address a council vacancy. The body will hear presentations from councillor candidates and vote to select a member.

• Councillor Candidate Affirmations of Qualifications
• Councillor Candidate Presentations
• Selection of member for Council Vacancy

Regular Council

The Council is meeting to decide on the 2022 schedule of fees, interim tax levies, and temporary borrowing. The body will also adopt a procedure for appointing a member to a vacant council seat.

• By-Law No. 3460-22: Interim Tax Levy and Payment of Interim Taxes for 2022
• By-Law No. 3462-22: 2022 schedule of fees
• By-Law No. 3459-22: Right to Disconnect from Work Policy
• By-Law No. 3461-22: Authorization of temporary borrowing for the 2022 fiscal year
• Adoption of the Council Vacancy Appointment Procedure

Corporate Planning Committee

The committee will discuss draft policies regarding COVID-19 workplace vaccination and the right to disconnect from work. The meeting includes a review of the appointment procedure to fill Council vacancies and the 2022 schedule of fees.

• Draft Policy HS-015: COVID-19 Workplace and Vaccination
• Draft Policy HS-016: Right to Disconnect from Work
• Schedule of Fees for 2022
• Appointment Procedure to Fill Council Vacancy review
• Delegation from Ms. Mary Harbocian regarding EDC funding