Regular Council

THAT this Regular Meeting of Council is hereby called to order at 5:01 p.m.

THAT the agenda be amended Move in-camera section of meeting to Section 7a

THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held October 28, 2025 be adopted as circulated and that same be filed in the Clerk's Office.

THAT the Minutes of the Closed Meeting of Council held October 28, 2025 be adopted as circulated and that same be filed in the Clerk's Office.

THAT Council hereby receives a copy of the tender committee minutes from October 31, 2025 for Supply & Deliver One New Hydraulic Tree Shear (8-14 Metric Ton Excavator) RFQ 2025-14 and Volunteer Fire Dept Records Management Software (RMS) RFQ FIRE-02-2025 and the same be filed in the Clerk's Office.

THAT at the hour of 5:09 p.m. Council moves into In-Camera Session.

THAT at the hour of 5:23 p.m. Council hereby resumes the meeting in open session.

THAT Council hereby receives a copy of the October Building Permit Summary and the same be filed in the Clerk's Office.

THAT Council hereby receives the report from the Manager of Operations regarding the request for the addition of one (1) full-time Machine Operator B position within the Public Works Department to address increased workload demands, ensure service level standards, and reduce reliance on overtime.

THAT Council hereby receives the memo from the Manager of Operations regarding RFQ 2025-14 for the Hydraulic Tree Shear; AND THAT the Manager of Operations recommends the tender for the Hydraulic Tree Shear be awarded to Hood Equipment Canada in the amount of $13,950.00 excluding HST; AND THAT the same be filed at the Clerk's Office.

THAT Council hereby receives a copy of the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund Grant Memo and the Draft By-law and Agreement and direct administration to bring back a by-law and the same be filed in the Clerk's Office.

THAT Council hereby receives the memo regarding the MSO-North 2025 Planning Workshop and the same be filed in the Clerk's Office.

THAT Council hereby receives the FoodCycler Pilot Program memo from the Community Services and Events Coordinator; and THAT Council direct staff to proceed with an order of 72 FoodCyclers from Food Cycle Science, reflecting the number of Eco 5 and Eco 3 models that have been requested and paid for by Shuniah residents and municipal staff.

THAT Council hereby receives the Notice to the Public regarding municipal property declared surplus and to be sold, and the same be filed at the Clerk's Office.

THAT Council hereby receives the report from the CAO regarding the IESO LT2 RFP: Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) and Peaker Plant Response to Comments and Next Steps for discussion.

THAT a By-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into an agreement with His Majesty the King in right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Sport for the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund Grant be read a First and Second time this 12th day of November.

THAT a By-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into an agreement with His Majesty the King in right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Sport for the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund Grant be read a Third and Final time and numbered 3444-25. AND THAT the said By-law be engrossed in the By-law Book.

THAT Council receives the document from Councillor Blunt for discussion.

THAT Council hereby receives the following correspondence: a. Plympton-Wyoming - Resolution re: Conservation Fee Freeze b. LRCA - Board Meeting Minutes - Sept 24, 2025 c.i Bradford West Gwillimbury - Resolution re: Removing HST & GST from New Homes c.ii Bradford West Gwillimbury - Letter re: Removing HST & GST from New Homes d. TBDML - Board Meeting Minutes - Sept 18, 2025 e. Brampton - Resolution re Automated Speed Enforcement and the same be filed in the Clerk's Office.

WHEREAS Northern Ontario’s economic and social well-being depends on safe, reliable east–west and north–south transportation corridors, particularly Highways 11 and 17, which form the Trans-Canada Highway system across the region; and WHEREAS these highways carry significant volumes of commercial and passenger traffic, yet remain largely two-lane corridors that face frequent closures and safety risks due to weather, congestion, and collision exposure; and WHEREAS the four-laning of Highway 17 and modernization of Highway 11 remain long-standing goals of Northern communities; and WHEREAS the proven “2+1” highway design—alternating passing lanes separated by a continuous median barrier—has demonstrated safety outcomes comparable to full twinning, at substantially lower cost, land, and environmental impact, and can be scaled or converted to four lanes as traffic volumes increase; and WHEREAS the Government of Ontario has announced initial 2+1 pilot projects in Northern Ontario, providing an important opportunity to test and expand this model across other sections of the Trans-Canada network; and WHEREAS modernizing Highways 11 and 17 will improve safety, reduce closures, strengthen supply-chain reliability for mining, forestry, agriculture, energy, and tourism, and enhance national resilience and emergency response capacity; and WHEREAS a coordinated, phased 2+1 build program—prioritizing key Northern sections with high freight volumes

THAT a By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council be read a First, Second and Third time on this 12th day of November 2025 and Numbered 3445-25 AND THAT the said By-law be engrossed in the By-law Book.

THAT the hour of 5:57 p.m. having arrived this regular Meeting of Council hereby adjourns.