Regular Council

RESOLVED THAT the Monday September 20, 2021, Agenda be approved as presented.

RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held Tuesday September 7, 2021, be approved as presented.

RESOLVED THAT Council approve the appointment of R. Bolan as Fire Chief of the Township of Terrace Bay and that the appropriate by-law be brought forward.

RESOLVED THAT Council accepts the report on the Library Board vacancy.

WHEREAS the Truth and Reconciliation Commission released its final report on June 2, 2015, which included 94 Calls to Action to redress the legacy of residential schools and advance the process of Canadian reconciliation; AND WHEREAS the recent discoveries of remains and unmarked graves across Canada have led to increased calls for all levels of government to address the recommendations in the TRC’s Calls to Action; Page 3 of 7 Regular Council Meeting Minutes - September 20, 2021 AND WHEREAS all Canadians and all orders of government have a role to play in reconciliation; AND WHEREAS Recommendation #80 of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission called upon the federal government, in collaboration with Aboriginal peoples, to establish, as a statutory holiday, a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation to ensure that public commemoration of the history and legacy of residential schools remains a vital component of the reconciliation process; AND WHEREAS the Federal Government has announced September 30th, 2021, as the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (National Orange Shirt Day) and a statutory holiday; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Township of Terrace Bay does hereby commit to recognizing September 30th, 2021, as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (National Orange Shirt Day) by sharing the stories of residential school survivors, their families, and communities.

RESOLVED THAT Council accepts the report on the Optional Small Business Tax Class.

RESOLVED THAT Council approve and award the proposal for 1 frontline pumper to Fort Garry Fire Trucks, with the equipment reductions at a cost of $561,268.00 (not incl. HST)

RESOLVED THAT Council approve the development of an organic waste diversion initiative through the introduction of a pilot program in partnership with Food Cycle Science, utilizing the Food Cycle Science’s FoodCycler™ technology and to approve the Municipal subsidized purchase of 36 FoodCycler™ units for this project.

RESOLVED THAT Council approve the financial donation of $384.20 towards the rental fee of 5 hours for the Michael King Hall for the St. Martins of Tours Catholic Woman’s League – Annual Fall Bazaar on Saturday October 16, 2021.

RESOLVED THAT Council approve the following donations to the Waasaashkaa Surf gathering use of the Beach Pavilion from 5 PM – 11 PM for musical acts; authorize camping at Terrace Bay Beach for campers and tents; and a fire permit (to be cleared with Terrace Bay Fire Rescue) on the night of Saturday October 16, 2021

ESOLVED THAT Council approve the donation in the amount of $1,975.00 from the Thunder Bay Autosport Club to McCausland Hospital for $1000. and the Furget Me Not Animal Shelter for $ 975.00 for the annual use of the airport during their slalom event held July 24, July 25, and August 28, 2021.

RESOLVED THAT a by-law to appoint a Fire Chief be read a first, second and third time and finally passed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed and numbered on this 20th day of September 2021.

RESOLVED THAT we do now adjourn at 7:48 p.m.