THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF TEMAGAMI
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 6:30 P.m. - 9:30 P.m.

Main Level Chambers

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The Municipality of Temagami is committed to transparency, accountability, and accessibility in sharing information about council proceedings. All council meetings are audio and video recorded. However, only the audio recordings of the open session will be made available on the Municipal website for public viewing. By attending council meetings, whether in person or virtually, you consent to being recorded, including the collection of any personal information during the council proceedings. Recordings will be maintained in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 1990, and the Municipality's Audio Recording of Council and Committee Meetings By-Law. __________________________________________________________________________________________

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1.

CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL / ANNOUNCEMENTS & STATEMENTS FROM MEMBERS

2.

ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA

• Draft Motion:

  BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Regular Council Agenda dated June 12, 2025 be adopted as presented.

3.

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OR PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF

4.

REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSIONS

Council met in CLOSED Session on May 15, 2025 and discussed the CAO/Treasurer Performance Review and Temagami Dry Contract Negotiations.

5.

ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS

5.1

May 8, 2025 - Regular Council Meeting - Minutes DRAFT

• Draft Motion:

  BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council adopt the minutes from the May 8, 2025 Regular Council Meeting, as presented.

5.2

May 15, 2025 - Special Closed Session - Minutes DRAFT - Open Session

• Draft Motion:

  BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council adopt the Open Session minutes from the May 15, 2025 Special/Closed Council Meeting, as presented.

5.3

May 22, 2025 - Council Working Session - Minutes DRAFT

• Draft Motion:

  BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council adopt the minutes from the May 22, 2025 Council Working Session, as presented.

6.

BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES

7.

DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS

7.1

Registered Delegations - With Presentations

1.

June 3, 2025 - Request to Mayor & Council - V. Blake

7.2

Invited Presentations

7.3

Registered Delegations - Without Presentations

7.4

Unregistered Delegations

* 5 minutes per each presenter for a Maximum of 15 Minutes in total for all unregistered presentations*

8.

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

• Draft Motion:

  BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council adopt the consent agenda items, as presented.

  8.1 Staff Reports for Information

  8.2 Correspondence for Information

  8.3 Minutes of Local Boards & Committees

8.1

Staff Report(s) for Information:

1.

2025-M-131 - Water and Wastewater Systems Q1 Operations Report

2.

2025-M-132 - MRFD Monthly Report

3.

2025-M-133 - Highway 11 Pilot Project – TESR Notice of Completion

4.

2025-M-134 - 2024 Annual Landfill Reports 

5.

2025-M-135 - Ontario FireSmart Communities Grant Program

6.

2025-M-136 - TFD Monthly Report - May 2025

7.

2025-M-137 - Official Plan – Complete Application Status

8.

2025-M-138 - Bill 17 – Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, 2025

9.

2025-M-139 - Parks and Recreation Coordinator Monthly Report - May 2025

10.

2025-M-140 - Public Works Monthly Report – May 2025

11.

2025-M-141 - ARC GIS Review

12.

2025-M-142 - Asset Management Progress Report

8.2

Correspondence for Information:

1.

2025-M-143 - Council Information Digest – Legislative, Agency, and Stakeholder Correspondence 

8.3

Minutes of Local Boards & Committee:

1.

March 27, 2025 - Committee of Adjustment Meeting - Minutes

2.

April 3, 2025 - NEPH Board Minutes

3.

April 23, 2025 - Au Chateau Board Minutes

9.

STAFF REPORTS

9.1

2025-M-144 - Realtor of Record - Proposed Course of Action

• Draft Motion:

  BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the listing and sale of municipally-owned surplus lands located at 7 Hillcrest Drive and 14 Hillcrest Drive, Temagami, Ontario, at a negotiated sale price between $19,000 and $25,000 per lot, in accordance with the Municipality’s Real Property Disposal By-law as amended;

   

  AND FURTHER THAT Council authorize the Municipality’s Realtor of Record to proceed with the marketing and conditional sale of these properties, as outlined in this report;

   

  AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to seek legal advice on the inclusion of a condition requiring the commencement of construction within two (2) years and occupancy within three (3) years of the closing date, failing which the property shall revert to the Municipality, with reimbursement of the original purchase price;

9.2

2025-M-145 - Draft 2025 Budget - V2

• Draft Motion:

  BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the draft of the 2025 budget, with the additional information and revised commentary as discussed at the May 22, 2025 Working Session Council Meeting;

  AND FURTHER THAT Council direct staff to send the Preliminary draft budget with the changes to the public for comment; 

  AND FURTHER THAT Council direct staff to bring the consolidated list of public comments back to Council for further deliberation. 

9.3

2025-M-146 - Municipal Reserve Accounts 2025 – Overview, Obligations, and Recommendations

• Draft Motion:

  BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives Memo 2025-M-146, including Appendix A, hereby being part of the memo, as presented;

  AND FURTHER THAT Council maintain the existing structure and balances of all reserve and reserve fund accounts as presented in the 2025 budget;

  AND FURTHER THAT Council review and, if desired, reallocate or redefine the use of any reserves during the 2025 fiscal year in preparation for the 2026 budget cycle.

9.4

2025-M-147 - MHBC Staff Repot - Zoning By-law Amendment 25-01

• Draft Motion:

  BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Planning Report dated June 12, 2025, respecting Zoning By-law Amendment No. 25-01; 

   

  AND FURTHER THAT Council consider the passing of a By-law to amend Zoning By-law, later in this meeting. 

9.5

2025-M-148 - Fire Department Response to False Alarms – By-law and Fee Updates

• Draft Motion:

  BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives Memo 2025-M-148 as presented;
  AND FURTHER THAT, Council consider implementing a Municipal False Alarm By-law and approve corresponding amendments to the User Fees By-law Schedule J – Fire Department Fees later in this meeting.

9.6

2025-M-149 - Optimizing Council Meeting Venue and Audio-Visual Systems

• Draft Motion:

  BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives Memo 2025-M-149 as presented;

  AND FURTHER THAT Council authorizes the selection of one of the following options for future Council meeting arrangements:
  • Option A: Retain the existing Council Chamber and equipment (status quo); or
  • Option B: Relocate Council meetings to the Community Theatre with full audio and equipment upgrades;

  AND FURTHER THAT if Option B is selected, staff are authorized to use funds allocated in the Council Technology and/or the Materials and Supplies budget to support the upgrades, including required equipment reconfiguration.

9.7

2025-M-150 - Amendments to By-law No. 25-1824 Following First Reading and Council Input

• Draft Motion:

  BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives Memo 2025-M-150 as presented;

  AND FURTHER THAT Council consider second and third reading of By-law No. 25-1824, later in this meeting.

9.8

2025-M-151 - Donation Request - Temagami Lions Club

• Draft Motion:

  BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives Memo 2025-M-151 as presented;

  AND FURTHER THAT Council approve the in-kind donation request from the Temagami Lions Club for use of the Temagami Arena on Saturday, August 9, 2025, for the Steak Fry and Live Music Fundraiser, with access granted on Friday, August 8, 2025, for setup purposes;

  AND FURTHER THAT this approval be conditional upon the Temagami Lions Club providing proof of liability insurance naming the Municipality of Temagami as an additional insured for a minimum of $2,000,000 and completing any required agreements or conditions of rental.

9.9

2025-M-152 - Agenda Management – External Resolutions

• Draft Motion:

  BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives Memo 2025-M-152 as presented;

  AND FURTHER THAT Council approves that resolutions from other municipalities requesting support or endorsement shall not be placed on Council agendas as action items, but instead be shared with Council as information items.

10.

CORRESPONDENCE

11.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

12.

BY-LAWS

12.1

By-Law 25-1824 - Restricting the Unauthorized Use of Municipal Land 

• Draft Motion:

  BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 25-1824, being a by-law to Restrict the Unauthorized Use of Municipal Land, be taken as read a second and third time and finally passed this 12th day of June, 2025;

  AND FURTHER THAT the said by-law be signed by the Mayor and Clerk and recorded in the by-law book.

12.2

By-Law 25-1828 Zoning By-Law Amendment

• Draft Motion:

  BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 25-1828, being a By-law to amend Zoning By-law 06-650, be taken as read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 12th day of June, 2025;

  AND FURTHER THAT the said by-law be signed by the Mayor and Clerk and recorded in the by-law book.

   

12.3

By-Law 25-1829 -  Regulating False Alarms

• Draft Motion:

  BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 25-1829, being a By-law to Regulate False Alarm Calls to the Fire Department, be taken as read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 12th day of June, 2025;

  AND FURTHER THAT the said by-law be signed by the Mayor and Clerk and recorded in the by-law book.

13.

NEW BUSINESS

14.

NOTICE OF MOTION

15.

QUESTIONS FROM PUBLIC - ITEMS ON THE AGENDA

16.

CONFIRMATION BY-LAW

16.1

25-1830 - Confirmation By-Law - June 12, 2025

• Draft Motion:

  BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 25-1830, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Temagami, be taken as read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 12 day of June, 2025;

  AND FURTHER THAT The said by-law be signed by the Mayor and Clerk and recorded in the by-law book.

17.

ADJOURNMENT

• Draft Motion:

  BE IT RESOLVED THAT this meeting adjourn at x:xx p.m.