Regular Council

RESOLVED THAT Council approve the agenda for the Regular Meeting held on August 6, 2024, as amended.

RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held July 15, 2024 be approved as presented.

RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the Special Council Meeting held August 1, 2024 be approved as presented.

Township of Terrace Bay Municipal Support Resolution Dated as of August 6 , 2024 WHEREAS, the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) expects to issue the Long-Term 2 Request for Proposal (LT2 RFP) to competitively procure 2,000 MW of non-emitting energy- producing resources. WHEREAS, the LT2 RFP may provide proponents with the opportunity to obtain additional points should the proponents show evidence of having obtained support in the form of a Municipal Support Resolution from each local municipality in whose jurisdiction(s) the Long-Term energy-producing project is proposed to be located. WHEREAS, one or more of these energy-producing systems may be constructed and operated within the Township of Terrace Bay municipal boundaries, by EDF Renewables Development Inc. or any of its affiliates or subsidiaries formed for the purposes of this LT2 RFP, as applicable (the “Proponent”). WHEREAS, new non-emitting supply is expected to be cost competitive, clean and renewable such as wind, hydro, bioenergy and solar generation. It is therefore recommended: 1. That the Council of the Township of Terrace Bay endorse, in principle, the development, construction and operation of the Proponent’s Long-Term solar energy-producing project(s) (the “Project”) located within the municipal boundaries of the Township of Township of Terrace Bay 2. This resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Proponent to potentially receive additional points under LT2 RFP or to satisfy its obligations und

RESOLVED THAT Council Approve the 2024 Property Tax Levy and 2024 Tax Ratios and that the appropriate by-laws be brought forward.

RESOLVED THAT Council approve the additional cost of $6,810.10 for the assessment of both 33-35 and 44 Simcoe Plaza.

RESOLVED THAT Mayor and Council of the Township of Terrace Bay authorizes Luke Bedard and Dan Mulligan to execute agreements on behalf of the Township of Terrace Bay.

Page 5 of 10 Regular Council Meeting Minutes - August 6, 2024 WHEREAS by the virtue of the Franco-Ontarian Day Act, which was legislated on April 26th, 2010, it is declared that September 25th of each year be recognised as Franco-Ontarian Day throughout the province of Ontario; and WHEREAS September 25th is the anniversary of the first raising of the Franco-Ontarian flag and it represents over 400 years of French presence in Ontario; and WHEREAS there are more than 745 000 Francophones in Ontario, the largest Francophone community outside of Quebec; and WHEREAS Franco-Ontarian Day has become an annual occasion to celebrate the Francophone Community: NOW THEREFORE, I, Paul Malashewski, by the virtue of the power vested in me as Mayor of the Township of Terrace Bay, do hereby proclaim September 25th of each year as FRANCO-ONTARIAN DAY and join the Francophone Community of Terrace Bay in celebrating its exceptional contribution to Ontario’s growth and prosperity.

WHEREAS paramedics, firefighters and police officers are our Frontline heroes, regularly putting their own health and safety at risk to help others in need; WHEREAS the Ontario Fire Services Long Service Medal was created in 1971 to honour firefighters who have served the public for twenty-five years or more and the Governor General's Fire Services Exemplary Service Medal was created in 1985 and 'honours members of a recognized Canadian fire service who have completed 20 years of service, ten years of which have been served in the performance of duties involving potential risks; WHEREAS the Ontario Provincial Police Long Service and Good Conduct Medal honours OPP officers who have served for twenty years or more and the Governor General's Police Exemplary Service Medal, Page 6 of 10 Regular Council Meeting Minutes - August 6, 2024 created in 1983, 'recognizes police officers who have served in an exemplary manner having completed 20 years of full-time service with one or more recognized Canadian police forces; WHEREAS many non-OPP police services have similar local long- service medals within their forces, but there is not a province-wide long- service medal for non-OPP police officers; WHEREAS the Governor General's Emergency Medical Services Exemplary Service Medal, created in 1994, recognizes 'professionals in the provision of pre-hospital emergency medical services to the public who completed 20 years of exemplary service, including at least 10 years in the performance of

WHEREAS employers across Northern Ontario are experiencing a critical shortage of skilled workers, contributing to a shrinking labour market. WHEREAS, the labour shortage is causing significant economic hardship for Northern Ontario communities, including reduced productivity and business closures; and Page 7 of 10 Regular Council Meeting Minutes - August 6, 2024 WHEREAS population and migration trends to 2021 suggest that Northern Ontario needs100,000 newcomers by 2041 to sustain current population; and WHEREAS the success of the federal Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) demonstrates the effectiveness of allocating nomination spots to address regional labour shortages in attracting newcomers to Northern Ontario; and WHEREAS, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program has been expanded from 9,750 nominees in 2022 to a goal of 21,500 nominees in 2024; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY the COUNCIL of the Township of Terrace Bay 1. Urges the Government of Ontario to address the critical labour market shortage in Northern Ontario by allocating 3,000 Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program spots to support the region's economic growth and development. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Copies of this resolution be forwarded to: the Ontario Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training & Skills Development; local Members of Provincial Parliament; the Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association/Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities; and the Aguasabon and Thunder Bay Chambers of Commerce

RESOLVED THAT Council approve a by-law to levy Property Taxes for the Year 2024 be read a first, second and third time and finally passed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed and numbered on this 6th day of August, 2024 Page 8 of 10 Regular Council Meeting Minutes - August 6, 2024

RESOLVED THAT Council approve a by-law to set tax ratios and reductions for prescribed property subclasses for the 2024 taxation year be read a first, second and third time and finally passed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed and numbered on this 6th day of August, 2024

RESOLVED THAT Council approve the attendance of B. Webb at the OAPSB Conference from June 3-6, 2024 and that expenses be paid as per Township Travel Policy.

RESOLVED THAT the next Regular Meeting of Council be held Tuesday September 3, 2024

RESOLVED THAT the Regular Council Meeting of August 6, 2024 now adjourn at 19:08 pm