Regular Council

RESOLVED THAT the Monday October 16, 2023, Agenda be amended as follows: 1. Addition of "Responding to the Housing Affordability Task Force’s Recommendations" to Communications item 8 c) 2. Moving of item 9 c) "Town of Aurora - Opposition to Strong Mayor Powers" to item 8 d) Page 1 of 8 Regular Council Meeting Minutes - October 16, 2023

RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the Special Council Meeting held Monday September 25, 2023 be approved as amended.

RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held Monday October 2, 2023 be approved as presented.

Whereas October 15 to 21, 2023 is Local Government Week in Ontario, an opportunity to reflect on the vital services delivered by municipal governments; and Whereas municipal governments play a vital role in helping to define the character, priorities, physical make up, and quality of life of communities across Ontario; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That I, Mayor Paul Malashewski, on behalf of the Township of Terrace Bay, do hereby join with partners such as the Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario (AMCTO) in acknowledging and celebrating the work of local municipalities by proclaiming October 15 to 21, 2023 as ‘Local Government Week’ in the Township of Terrace Bay

RESOLVED THAT Council accept the 2023 Variance Report as presented.

RESOLVED THAT Council accept the Report on the Social Media Marketing Package: Aguasabon Golf Course, as presented.

RESOLVED THAT Council approve the General Disbursements for the month ending September 2023 in the amount of $386,185.22

RESOLVED THAT Council approve the donation of $500. to the North Shore Harvest Cupboard for the Christmas Hamper Campaign.

Resolved that Council respond to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing's letter regarding the Housing Affordability Task Force with the following 5 priorities: 1. #7 2. #33 3. #42 4. #46 5. #53

Whereas the Township of Aurora passed "Motion 10.4 - Councillor Weese; Re: Aurora Council Opposition to Strong MayorPowers in Aurora at its meeting on September 26, 2023; and Whereas these Strong Mayor Powers undermine democratic processes executed through municipal elections; and Whereas Strong Mayor Powers may also violate by-laws established by municipalities that provides accepted and legal procedures for governance; and Whereas Terrace Bay Council recognizes the important role each Councillor provides the residents in their Ward and the community-at- large; Now Therefore Be it Hereby Resolved That the Township of Terrace Bay Council supports the Town of Aurora's motion 10.4 and opposes Strong Mayor Powers being provided to the Head of Council; Be It Further Resolved That this approved Motion is to be sent to the Premier of Ontario, the Honourable Doug Ford; the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Honourable Paul Calandra; Lise Vaugeois MPP, Thunder Bay—Superior North and each of the Municipalities in Ontario.

THAT Council donate an additional $600.00 to the Community Gardens project for soil.

RESOLVED THAT Council proceed in camera in order to address: One (1) matter under a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; Re: Offer to purchase industrial land One (1) item under personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; HR Matter

RESOLVED THAT the next Regular Council Meeting will be held Monday November 6, 2023, at 6:30 in the Council Chambers. Page 7 of 8 Regular Council Meeting Minutes - October 16, 2023

RESOLVED THAT we do now adjourn at 7:44 PM