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What was decided (15 motions)
14 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the minutes for the public meetings held on: - Monday, September 8, 2025; and - Tuesday, September 16, 2025 be adopted as presented.
Moved by Councillor Horsfield, seconded by Councillor Gardiner
Carried
That the General Government Committee Report No. 2025-16 relating to: Amendment to Smoking By-Law Proposed Workplace Prohibition be adopted as presented. General Government Committee Report No. 2025-16 September 29, 2025 To The Council Of The Corporation Of The City Of North Bay Your Worship and Councillors: The General Government Committee presents Report No. GG 2025-16 and recommends: “That Council not amend City of North Bay By-Law 2012-097, being a By-Law to Regulate Smoking in Public Places and Workplaces (Smoking By-Law) to prohibit all smoking/vaping for all workplaces including outdoor spaces, as set out in Report to Council CORP 2025-077, dated July 9, 2025 from Ron Melnyk.” All of which is respectfully submitted.
Moved by Councillor Horsfield, seconded by Councillor Inch
Carried
That Report to Council CSBU 2025-60 dated September 16, 2025 from Adam Curran re Rural Lot Policies, Trout Lake Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendments be received and
Moved by Councillor Mallah, seconded by Councillor King
Referred
That Council approve the renewal of the Employee Administrative Services Only (ASO) and Pooled Benefits (excepting Accidental Death & Dismemberment [AD & D] coverage) Program with Manulife effective November 1, 2025 and the AD & D coverage with AIG Insurance effective November 1, 2025, at an overall decrease of 6.4% or $245,970 per annum.
Moved by Councillor Horsfield, seconded by Councillor Inch
Carried
That: Council authorize a subsidy agreement with North Bay Jack Garland Airport Corporation for an amount up to SEVEN HUNDRED AND TWENTY THOUSAND ($720,000) for a 12-month (October 2025-September 2026) period that is to the satisfaction of the Chief Administrative Officer, the Chief Financial Officer designate, the City Solicitor and the Director of Community Services; and the Mayor and Clerk execute the Agreement between The Corporation of the City of North Bay and North Bay Jack Garland Airport Corporation, attached to Report to Council CSBU 2025-59 dated September 5, 2025 from Ian Kilgour and Peter Leckie; the subsidy be funded through the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve #99529R; and an execution by-law be brought forward to the September 29, 2025 Special Meeting of Council for three (3) readings.
Moved by Councillor Horsfield, seconded by Councillor Inch
Carried
That Council approve the award of a contract to Robinson Haulage Inc., based on the unit rates specified in their bid for Request for Quote 2025-81 Winter Control - Plow Routes, for the provision of Winter Control – Plows, for a term of five (5) operational seasons (November 1 to April 30) during the period of November 1, 2025 until April 30, 2030, with an option in favour of the City to extend the agreement for one (1) optional term of three (3) operational seasons.
Moved by Councillor Mitchell, seconded by Councillor Horsfield
Carried
That Council: approve the Members of Council Expense Policy, attached as Appendix “A” to Report to Council CORP 2025-87 dated September 19, 2025 from Laura Boissonneault; and adopt the Members of Council Expense Policy by By-Law.
Moved by Councillor Horsfield, seconded by Councillor Vrebosch
Carried
That the following by-laws be read a first and second time: By-Law No. 2025-85 to authorize the execution of a subsidy agreement between The Corporation of the City of North Bay and The North Bay Jack Garland Airport Corporation. By-Law No. 2025-90 - City of North Bay Procedural By-Law.
Moved by Councillor Horsfield, seconded by Councillor Inch
Carried
That the following by-laws be read a third time and passed: By-Law No. 2025-85 to authorize the execution of a subsidy agreement between The Corporation of the City of North Bay and The North Bay Jack Garland Airport Corporation. By-Law No. 2025-90 - City of North Bay Procedural By-Law.
Moved by Councillor Horsfield, seconded by Councillor Inch
Carried
That Council adjourn in-camera pursuant to section 239.(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 , as amended at 7:33 p.m. for the following reasons: Item No. 9.2, being advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; Item No.'s 9.3 and 9.4, being personal matters about identifiable individuals, including municipal or local board employees.
Moved by Councillor Horsfield, seconded by Councillor Inch
Carried
That Council reconvene at 8:00 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Horsfield, seconded by Councillor Inch
Carried
That Council appoint Councillor Gardiner to the Downtown Board of Management for a term to expire November 14, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Horsfield, seconded by Councillor Mitchell
Carried
That the following by-law be read a first and second time: By-Law No. 2025-83 to confirm proceedings of the Special Meeting of Council held on September 29, 2025.
Moved by Councillor Gardiner, seconded by Councillor Lowery
Carried
That the following by-law be read a third time and passed: By-Law No. 2025-83 to confirm proceedings of the Special Meeting of Council held on September 29, 2025.
Moved by Councillor Gardiner, seconded by Councillor Lowery
Carried
That this Special Meeting of Council do now adjourn at 8:01 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Gardiner, seconded by Councillor Lowery