April 20, 2026

Revisions

1. First published Substantive fetched Jun 22, 2026
   • · Motion 1 added: THAT Council opens the Regular Council Meeting at 6:30 pm.
   • · Motion 2 added: THAT Council accepts the agenda as presented.
   • · Motion 3 added: THAT Council move to Closed Session at 6:31 pm.
   • · Motion 4 added: THAT Council open the Closed Session at 6:33 pm.
   • · Motion 5 added: THAT Council approve the Closed Session agenda as presented.
   • · Motion 6 added: THAT Council approved the Closed Session consent agenda as presented.
   • · Motion 7 added: THAT Council adjourn the Closed Session at 7:00 pm.
   • · Motion 8 added: THAT Council move to Open Session at 7:00 pm.
   • · Motion 9 added: THAT Council return to Open Session.
   • · Motion 10 added: THAT Council approve the MPAC Q4 Report as presented.
   • · Motion 11 added: THAT Council approves the Consent amended Agenda as presented.
   • · Motion 12 added: THAT Council accepts the CAO report as presented.
   • · Motion 13 added: THAT Council accepts the January 2026 Cash Disbursement report as presented.
   • · Motion 14 added: THAT Council accepts the financial update as presented.
   • · Motion 15 added: THAT Council approve Councillors ___________________________________________ attendance at the 2026 AMO Conference on August 16 - 19, 2026 in Ottawa.
   • · Motion 16 added: THAT Council approve Councillors ___________________________________________ attendance at the 2026 FONOM Conference being held in Timmins from May 11-13, 2026.
   • · Motion 17 added: THAT Council approve the purchase the software as indicated in the PSD Citywide Inc. proposal.
   • · Motion 18 added: WHEREAS Council recognizes the importance of accessible, reliable, and sustainable paramedic services infrastructure to support emergency response and community safety; and WHEREAS the Manitoulin-Sudbury District Services Board is advancin…
   • · Motion 19 added: THAT Council authorize the Mayor and CAO to enter into an agreement with Our Children, Our Future-Family Resources/Nos enfants, notre avenir - ressources pour familles.
   • · Motion 20 added: THAT Council performs the 1st and 2nd reading of proposed By-Law 2026-30 being a bylaw to appoint building officials as inspectors for the purpose of carrying out or enforcing regulations in accordance with the Building Code Act.
   • · Motion 21 added: THAT Council performs the 3rd reading and final reading of proposed By-Law 2026-30.
   • · Motion 22 added: THAT Council performs the 1st and 2nd reading of proposed By-Law 2026-20 to govern the calling, place and proceedings of meetings for the Municipality of Markstay-Warren.
   • · Motion 23 added: THAT Council performs the 3rd reading and final reading of proposed By-Law 2026-20.
   • · Motion 24 added: THAT Council performs the 1st and 2nd reading of proposed By-Law 2026-32 to authorize the execution of a contribution agreement with the Minister of Employment and Social Development and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Develo…
   • · Motion 25 added: THAT Council performs the 3rd reading and final reading of proposed By-Law 2026-32
   • · Motion 26 added: THAT Council performs the 1st and 2nd reading of proposed By-Law 2026-28 being a bylaw to confirm the April 20, 2026 proceedings.
   • · Motion 27 added: THAT Council performs the 3rd reading and final reading of proposed By-Law 2026-28.
   • · Motion 28 added: THAT Council direct the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) to work with appropriate staff to identify, review, and compile a comprehensive list of all municipally owned lots suitable for residential development.
   • · Motion 29 added: THAT Council direct CAO to undertake a comprehensive review and evaluation of the Municipality’s public Council and Committee meeting livestreaming services, including the integration and posting of livestreaming meeting links on the munic…
   • · Motion 30 added: WHEREAS Council recognizes ongoing challenges related to growth and development within the Municipality and surrounding municipalities; AND WHEREAS the current processes for severances and rezoning applications may be complex and time-cons…
   • · Motion 31 added: THAT Council directs staff to contact Canada Post regarding the discontinuation of residential mail delivery and to seek clarification on any assets they plan to dispose of; AND THAT Council directs the CAO and PW Manager or designate to w…
   • · Motion 32 added: BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council instruct the CAO and the Treasurer to compile a list of all properties in tax arrears and to initiate the appropriate processes to address these delinquencies.
   • · Motion 33 added: WHEREAS Council aims to reduce labour hours by staff, CAO, Treasurer and Staff AND to improve the participation of ALL of council in the monetary policy and operations of the Municipality, The Finance Committee should suspend meetings unti…
   • · Motion 34 added: THAT Council move to closed session at 8:44 pm.
   • · Motion 35 added: THAT Council open the Closed session at 8:45 pm.
   • · Motion 36 added: THAT Council adjourn the Closed session at 9:20 pm.
   • · Motion 37 added: THAT Council receive the report titled “Management Compensation Review & Evaluation Framework” for information; AND THAT CAO/Clerk be directed to undertake an internal compensation review for non-union positions and report back to Council …
   • · Motion 38 added: THAT Council adjourns the meeting at 9:24 pm.
   • · Attendance added: Steven Olsen (present)
   • · Attendance added: Rachelle Poirier (present)
   • · Attendance added: Ross Evans (present)
   • · Attendance added: Pierre Frappier (present)
   • · Attendance added: Dave Boland (present)
   • · Attendance added: Denise Hamilton (present)
   • · Attendance added: Andrea Tarini (present)
   • · Attendance added: Marc Serré (present)
   • · Attendance added: Jacinthe Rochon (present)
   • · Attendance added: Tina Trottier (present)
   • · Participation added: Pierre Frappier recuse
   • · Participation added: Ross Evans recuse