Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (24 motions)
24 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
RESOLVED THAT Council approve the agenda for the Regular Council Meeting held June 2, 2025 as amended. Deletion of item 6 a) Delegation Re: Childcare. Page 1 of 11 Regular Council Meeting Minutes - June 2, 2025
Moved by Bert Johnson
Carried
RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held May 20, 2025 be approved as presented.
Moved by Chris Dube
Carried
RESOLVED THAT Council accept the offer of $18,000 from W.J. Marion for the surplus property, Roll# 585400000237000; legally described as PLAN M329 LOT 240 STREY TWP and Municipally Addressed as 26 Terrace Heights Drive and that the appropriate by-law authorizing the sale agreement be brought forward.
Moved by Chris Dube
Carried
WHEREAS the Township has received a request from the Quartek Group on behalf of James Nichols to extend the subdivision approval for the Hydro Bay Cottage Subdivision for one year on lands described as Part of PCL 26553 SEC TBF; Part of Location SV 455 and Location JK 302; Geographic Township of Priske. AND WHEREAS Section 51(33) of the Planning Act permits approval authorities to extend the approval for a Draft Plan of Subdivision for a time period specified by the approval authority; AND WHEREAS the Township is satisfied that the conditions of approval can remain, as recommended in the report by J.L. Richards & Associates Limited, dated May 23, 2025. NOW THEREFORE it is resolved that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Terrace Bay: 1. Amend the conditions of draft approval for the draft plan of subdivision on lands described as Part of PCL 26553 SEC TBF; Part of Location SV 455 and Location JK 302; Geographic Township of Priske as follows: a) By replacing Condition #32 with the following: “That draft plan approval for this subdivision shall lapse July 21, 2026. The applicant shall apply for any extension at least 60 days prior to the lapsing date.
Moved by Bert Johnson
Carried
RESOLVED THAT Council approve the amendment of Policy C- 3-32 Accessibility Policy and that the appropriate by-law be brought forward.
Moved by Chris Dube
Carried
RESOLVED THAT that Council approve the borrowing of funds from Infrastructure Ontario to allow for the construction of the SNEMS base AND THAT the appropriate by-law be brought forward.
Moved by Chris Dube
Carried
Page 4 of 11 Regular Council Meeting Minutes - June 2, 2025 RESOLVED THAT Council adopt policy C-3-38, regarding the use of the Generative Artificial Intelligence AND THAT the appropriate by-law be brought forward.
Moved by Bert Johnson
Carried
RESOLVED THAT Council receive the petition as submitted by D. Landry and that Administration be directed to bring back a report regarding the Tesla Charger contract and options available to Council.
Moved by Rick St.Louis
Carried
RESOLVED THAT Council approve entering into the Crown Lease with King Charles III as represented by the Province of Ontario for "All of Location CL 17905, Designated as Part 1, on Reference Plan 55R-14065" otherwise known as the Drinking Water Intake Water Lot AND THAT the appropriate by-law be brought forward.
Moved by Chris Dube
Carried
RESOLVED THAT Council approve the employment contracts of B. Leblanc, P. Dennis and T. Paulson as Certified Bear Trappers from May 1, 2025 to November 1, 2025 for the Township of Terrace Bay.
Moved by Chris Dube
Carried
RESOLVED THAT Council accepts the KGS Annual Landfill Monitoring Program Report as presented.
Moved by Rick St.Louis
Carried
Page 6 of 11 Regular Council Meeting Minutes - June 2, 2025 RESOLVED THAT Council does not support Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) application 75002622 at this time and this project is re-considered in 2026.
Moved by Chris Dube
Carried
RESOLVED THAT Council accept this report as information only.
Moved by Rick St.Louis
Carried
RESOLVED THAT Council approve the items listed as surplus goods and instruct administration to dispose of these goods subject to Bylaw No. 18-2021.
Moved by Chris Dube
Carried
RESOLVED THAT Council receive this report for information and supports the ongoing development and use of digital marketing assets to promote Terrace Bay’s community identity and tourism objectives.
Moved by Rick St.Louis
Carried
RESOLVED THAT Council approve the donation in kind of 15 round tables and tablecloths to Lake Superior High School for the period of June 17th to June 24th, for the Athletic Banquet and Graduation.
Moved by Chris Dube
Carried
RESOLVED THAT Council approve the by-law to authorize the Township to enter into an agreement for the sale of Surplus Land, 26 Terrace Heights Drive, be read a first, second and third time and finally passed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed and numbered on this 2nd day of June 2025.
Moved by Rick St.Louis
Carried
RESOLVED THAT By-law 18-2025 amending By-law 7-86 (policy manual) and amending the Accessibility Policy be read a first, second and third time and finally passed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed and numbered on this 2nd day of June 2025.
Moved by Chris Dube
Carried
RESOLVED THAT Council approve a by-law for the borrowing of funds from Infrastructure Ontario to allow for the construction of the SNEMS base be read a first, second, and third time and finally passed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed and numbered on this 2nd day of June 2025.
Moved by Rick St.Louis
Carried
RESOLVED THAT By-law 20-2025 amending By-law 7-86 (policy manual) and establishing a policy in respect of Artificial Intelligence (AI), be read a first, second and third time and finally passed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed and numbered on this 2nd day of June 2025.
Moved by Chris Dube
Carried
RESOLVED THAT Council approve the by-law to enter into an agreement with King Charles III as represented by the Province of Ontario for "All of Location CL 17905, Designated as Part 1, on Reference Plan 55R-14065" otherwise known as the Drinking Water Intake Water Lot, be read a first, second, and third time and finally passed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed and numbered on this 2nd day of June 2025.
Moved by Rick St.Louis
Carried
RESOLVED THAT Council move the next portion of this meeting in- camera at 19:35 PM to discuss: 1. Minutes from the previous in-camera session held on May 20, 2025; 2. One (1) matter concerning Labour relations or employee negotiations; HR Matter in respect of Disciplinary action 3. One (1) matter with respect to a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board Re: AVTB utility billing request. AND THAT Council will now recess for 5 minutes.
Moved by Chris Dube
Carried
RESOLVED THAT the next Regular Meeting of Council be held on June 16, 2025.