The Shuniah Record

Regular Council

April 28, 2026

Who was there

Present (3): Donna Blunt, Wendy Landry, Don Smith

Absent (2): Meghan Chomut, Ron Giardetti

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 (16 motions)

16 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

THAT this Regular Meeting of Council is hereby called to order at 5:06 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Don, seconded by Councillor Donna Blunt
Carried
THAT the agenda be accepted as presented.
Moved by Councillor Donna, seconded by Councillor Don Smith
Carried
THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held April 14, 2026 be adopted as circulated and that same be filed in the Clerk's Office.
Moved by Councillor Don, seconded by Councillor Donna Blunt
Carried
THAT the Minutes of the Closed Meeting of Council held April 14, 2026 be adopted as circulated and that same be filed in the Clerk's Office.
Moved by Councillor Don, seconded by Councillor Donna Blunt
Carried
THAT Council hereby authorizes Epic Cones the use of Wild Goose Park during the months of May through to October 2026; AND FURTHER THAT Council directs the CAO to develop and execute an operating agreement with Epic Cones, establishing the hours of operation, location within the park, insurance and any other parameters, necessary in order to maintain the general enjoyment and safety of the park by its patrons; AND FURTHER THAT the same be filed in the Clerk's Office.
Moved by Councillor Donna, seconded by Councillor Don Smith
Carried
THAT Council receive the 2026 AMO Delegation Request for discussion. Admin proceed as discussed.
Moved by Councillor Don, seconded by Councillor Donna Blunt
Carried
THAT Council hereby receives the administration report from the Clerk regarding updating Municipal User Fees for review; AND THAT Council hereby directs Administration to bring forward a by-law to repeal and replace By-law No. 3393-24.
Moved by Councillor Donna, seconded by Councillor Don Smith
Carried
THAT Council hereby receives a copy of the first quarter financial statements from January 1 to March 31, 2026 and the memo and the same be filed in the Clerk's Office.
Moved by Councillor Don, seconded by Councillor Donna Blunt
Carried
THAT a by-law to ratify the Agreement between the Municipality of Shuniah and the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 87 be read a First and Second time this 28th day of April 2026.
Moved by Councillor Donna, seconded by Councillor Don Smith
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT a by-law to ratify the Agreement between the Municipality of Shuniah and the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 87 be read a Third and Final time and numbered 3488-26. AND THAT the said by-law be engrossed in the By-law Book.
Moved by Councillor Don, seconded by Councillor Donna Blunt
Carried
THAT Council hereby receives the following correspondence: a. FONOM - Media Release re Highways 11 & 17 b. Waterloo - Resolution re: Community Safety and Well-Being Plan c. Ministry of Northern Economic Dev & Growth - Letter re: Social Media Campaign d. Ministry of Energy & Mines - Letter re: Protecting Ontario, Economic Sovereignty, and Global Leadership Document re: Fortifying Ontario's Economy Document re: Questions & Feedback AND THAT the same be filed in the Clerk's Office.
Moved by Councillor Donna, seconded by Councillor Don Smith
Carried
THAT Council of the Municipality of Shuniah receives and supports the February 5, 2026 correspondence from the Association of Ontario Road Supervisors (AORS) re: Requesting Provincial Legislation Amendments, Health and Safety Concerns; AND THAT this supporting resolution and the originating correspondence be circulated to the Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, the Minister of Transportation, the Minister of Infrastructure, MPP Lise Vaugeouis, MPP Kevin Holland, AORS, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), the Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association (NOMA), The Thunder Bay District Municipal League (TBDML), and All Municipalities in Ontario.
Moved by Councillor Don, seconded by Councillor Donna Blunt
Carried
THAT at the hour of 5:38 p.m. Council moves into In-Camera Session.
Moved by Councillor Donna, seconded by Councillor Don Smith
Carried
THAT at the hour of 6:05 p.m. Council hereby resumes the meeting in open session.
Moved by Councillor Don, seconded by Councillor Donna Blunt
Carried
THAT a By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council be read a First, Second and Third time on this 28th day of April 2026 and Numbered 3489-26 AND THAT the said By-law be engrossed in the By-law Book.
Moved by Councillor Don, seconded by Councillor Donna Blunt
Carried
THAT the hour of 6:06 p.m. having arrived this regular Meeting of Council hereby adjourns.
Moved by Councillor Donna, seconded by Councillor Don Smith
Carried

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