Regular Council

RESOLVED THAT Council approve the Agenda for the September 16, 2024 Regular Meeting amended as follows: Additions Under OTHER BUSINESS & RESOLUTIONS b) Ambulance Shortages and Healthcare System Issues Page 1 of 8 Regular Council Meeting Minutes - September 16, 2024 c) Northwestern Ontario Sports Wall of Fame d) Superior Classics Car Club Facilities Use Request

RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held September 3, 2024 be approved as presented.

RESOLVED THAT Council approve the passage of a by-law to Page 2 of 8 Regular Council Meeting Minutes - September 16, 2024 regulate the keeping of animals within the Township of Terrace Bay and that the appropriate by-law be brought forward.

RESOLVED THAT Council approve the roof replacement on the Sewage Treatment Building.

RESOLVED THAT Council accepts the speed sign data collection Report and the recommendation of Administration to not implement a Community Safety Zone under Sec. 214.1 of the Highway Traffic Act in the Southridge/Terrace Heights area, at this time

RESOLVED THAT Council accept Ontario Clean Water Agency O. Regulation 170/03 2023 Section 11 Annual Report and the 2023 Schedule 22 Annual Summary for the Terrace Bay Drinking-Water System Dated February 2024.

RESOLVED THAT Council approve the donation in the amount of $1722.25 from the Thunder Bay Autosport Club and shall be directed to North Shore Harvest Cupboard and Furget-Me-Not Animal Shelter for the annual use of the airport property.

RESOLVED THAT Council approve the below motion with the following amendments. Removed, "WHEREAS, Confederation College recently announced a plan to double the length of EMS training from one year to two years, which could further exacerbate staffing shortages under current conditions; and 3. Reviewing the proposed extension of EMS training programs to ensure that it does not negatively impact the current workplace shortage;

WHEREAS, the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Terrace Bay is gravely concerned about the ongoing shortages and staffing challenges facing Superior North EMS (SNEMS); WHEREAS, the provincial funding for ambulance services, currently at 50%, along with the city’s 50% contribution, has been falling short, leading to financial strain on municipalities and regional partners, including the City of Thunder Bay; WHEREAS, the rolling shortages of paramedics and EMS personnel in the region present a significant risk to public safety and healthcare services in northern communities, which are disproportionately affected Page 5 of 8 Regular Council Meeting Minutes - September 16, 2024 by the province-wide shortage of paramedics; WHEREAS, recruitment and retention issues, including insufficient wages and benefits, lack of mental health supports, frequent exposure to traumatic experiences, and inadequate recovery time between work periods, are causing high turnover rates and burnout among EMS workers; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the Honorable Sylvia Jones, Minister of Health, be requested to take immediate action to address the funding shortfalls and structural challenges in the delivery of EMS services in northern communities, including: 1. Increasing provincial funding to support EMS services and reduce the financial burden on municipalities; 2. Implementing incentives such as “learn and stay” grants to encourage paramedics to live and work in northern Ontario; 3. Enhanci

RESOLVED THAT Council support H. Irwin's induction into the Northwestern Ontario Sports Hall of Fame through a donation of 1 Dinner Ticket to the inductee Banquet.

RESOLVED THAT Council approve the request of the Superior Classics Car Club to Host a closed event (no spectators) with GForce Rally on October 5, 2024; Page 6 of 8 Regular Council Meeting Minutes - September 16, 2024 AND THAT Insurance Coverage for GForce participants be verified by the Superior Classics Car Club prior to the event; AND THAT all other provisions of the Superior Classics Car Club Facilities Use Agreement be adhered to as applicable.

RESOLVED THAT Council move the next portion of this meeting in- camera to discuss: Minutes from the previous in-camera session held on September 3, 2024 and; One (1) matter in respect of a personal matter about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; Recognition of a significant employee milestone

RESOLVED THAT the next Regular Meeting of Council is to be held on October 7, 2024.

RESOLVED THAT we now adjourn at 19:43 PM.