Regular Council

RESOLVED THAT the Monday November 6, 2023, Agenda be approved as amended.9.d) Municipality of Shuniah - NOMA Support for Northern Ontario of Medicine to 8. b) Communications

RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held Monday October 16, 2023 be approved as amended.

RESOLVED THAT Council not approve the amendments to Policy C-3-25 and directs Administration to bring back a revised draft based on direction as provided through discussion to the next meeting.

RESOLVED THAT Council rescind by-laws 23-2023, 24-2023- 25-2023 and 26-2023 and that the appropriate rescinding by-law be brought forward.

RESOLVED THAT Council approve the amendments to Policy C- 2-9 and that the appropriate amending by-law be brought forward.

RESOLVED THAT Council approve the flying of a "Remembrance Day Flag" on the pole normally occupied by the Terrace Bay Municipal Flag at the Cenotaph location, as per Section 4.4. of Policy C-3-19

RESOLVED THAT Council accept the Inclusive Communities & Ontario Trillium Foundation Grant Status Update report as presented.

RESOLVED THAT council support Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) application 7520242 - Terrace Bay Cultural Centre Roof Replacement. AND THAT Council commits to covering costs and cost overruns for the expenditures identified in NOHFC application 7520242. Page 4 of 9 Regular Council Meeting Minutes - November 6, 2023

RESOLVED THAT Council approve $30,527.75 to procure a preliminary investigation report, asbestos testing report and working drawings & specifications for the Cultural Centre roof.

RESOLVED THAT Council approve the General Disbursements for the month ending October 2023 in the amount of $295,526.17

RESOLVED THAT Council approve the waving of the rental fee in the Activity Room for the Aguasabon Chamber of Commerce Moonlight Madness scheduled for Thursday November 23, 2023.

RESOLVED THAT Council support: WHEREAS that the Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association (NOMA) recognizes the urgent need for physicians in Northern Ontario as it is experiencing a shortage of trained physicians and specialist physicians; AND WHEREAS life expectancy of Northern residents is more than two years lower than the Ontario average, and that mental health and addictions are at a 4X higher rate; AND WHEREAS 1 in 8 Northern residents does not have access to a family doctor and many must travel long distances to access health-care services representing the failure of health care in in Northern Ontario; AND WHEREAS communities in Northern Ontario require access to equitable health care, especially underserved rural, Indigenous, and Francophone communities; AND WHEREAS NOSM University’s current base funding rates have not been increased sufficiently to accommodate growth and expansion; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT with the announcement of unprecedented medical expansion for NOSM University’s medical programs, the NOMA strongly request that the Provincial government grant NOSM University’s request for a permanent increase in annual base funding of $4.0 million before the end of this fiscal year so it can continue to deliver on the mandate that was originally established by the Conservative Government in response to the needs of Northern municipalities. FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT a copy of this motion be forwarded to Premier Doug Ford, Minister of Health and Deputy Pre

RESOLVED THAT Council rescind by-law 23-2023, 24-2023, 25-2023, and 26-2023 being a bylaw to authorize an agreement with The Corporation of the Township of Terrace Bay and W. Tang for the purchase of Plan M329 Lot 282 Strey Twp, Plan M121 Lot 170 - 17 Birch Cres, Plan M121 Lot 171 - 19 Birch Cres, Plan M124 Lot 1-6, Terrace Bay be read a first, second and third time and finally passed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed and numbered on this 6 day of November 2023. Page 7 of 9 Regular Council Meeting Minutes - November 6, 2023

RESOLVED THAT A by-law to Amend Policy Manual, Policy C-2-9 Employee Benefits (non-union) be read a first, second and third time and finally passed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed and numbered on this 6 day of November 2023.

RESOLVED THAT Council proceed in camera in order to address: One (1) matter that pertains to litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; Re:Landfill. Minutes from the previous closed session held October 16, 2023

RESOLVED THAT the in-camera session adjourn to open Council Meeting. Page 8 of 9 Regular Council Meeting Minutes - November 6, 2023

RESOLVED THAT the next Regular Council Meeting be held on Monday November 20, 2023.

RESOLVED THAT we do now adjourn at 7:27 PM