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The following is a summary of the proceedings of the Regular Council Meetings held June 17, 2026:
- Delegation: Christine Hoey presented Council with an idea developed by the Municipal Branding Committee to create photo opportunities at various locations by installing metal floatplane structures. Each structure would represent a different floatplane and include a plaque with information about the aircraft type and its historical significance to Sioux Lookout. The Committee would apply for funding through the Municipal Accommodation Tax fund to support this project.
- Purpose: The project would create memorable visitor experiences while recognizing the importance of the aviation industry in Sioux Lookout
- Council received the Planning Report dated June 17, 2026, regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment No. Z01-2026 and passed By-law No. 22-26, Being a By-law to amend Comprehensive Zoning By-law for The Corporation of the Municipality of Sioux Lookout, as amended.
- Purpose: To permit a five-plex to be built at 38 Roberts Street by rezoning the property from Residential Type Two (R2) Zone to a site-specific Residential Type Two Exception Zone. The development creates additional dwelling units within the Municipality, helping to address local housing needs.
- Council received the report dated June 17, 2026 regarding the emergency purchase of a bulldozer for the landfill and approved the transfer of $283,910 from the Landfill Reserve to partially offset the purchase cost.
- Purpose: To provide a standard and critical piece of landfill equipment needed to support effective operations and maintain regulatory compliance.
- Council passed By-law No. 39-26, Being a By-law to Authorize the Mayor and the Clerk to Execute an Agreement between The Corporation of the Municipality of Sioux Lookout and S. Burnett & Associates Limited for Prime Consultant Services for the Water Standpipe Replacement Detailed Design Project in the Amount of $754,267.77 plus HST.
- Purpose: To enter into an agreement that supports the next phase of the Water Standpipe Replacement project which will provide services for design, investigation, engineering, tendering, regulatory, construction administration, inspection, commissioning and warranty work.
- Council passed By-law No. 31-26, a By-law of The Corporation of the Municipality of Sioux Lookout to Authorize Long-term Borrowing Pursuant to the Issue of Debentures to Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation (“OILC”) in the Principal Amount of $1,702,000.00 towards the Cost of the Capital Work(s), and authorized the transfer of $100,000 from the Water Network Reserve and $237,469.54 from the Wastewater Network Reserve to support the additional costs.
- Purpose: To convert the construction loan into a full 25-year debenture.
- Council passed By-law No. 36-26, Being a By-law to Authorize the Mayor and Clerk to Execute a Contract between The Corporation of the Municipality of Sioux Lookout and Keewatin-Aski Ltd. for the Sioux Lookout Memorial Arena & Fitness Centre – Retrofit Analysis and Structure Assessment in the amount of $178,500 plus HST.
- Purpose: To assess the Recreation Centre and identify potential retrofit options to improve the facility’s accessibility, functionality, energy efficiency, storage and staff space, arena seating layout and overall structural condition.
- Council passed By-law No. 32-26. Being a By-law to Authorize the Mayor and Clerk to Execute Agreements and Documents Regarding the Sale of Hereinafter Described Land by The Corporation of the Municipality of Sioux Lookout to 1001535981 Ontario Inc,
- Council passed By-law No. 33-26, Being a By-law to Authorize the Conveyance of Hereinafter Described Land by The Corporation of the Municipality of Sioux Lookout to 1001535981 Ontario Inc.
- Purpose: To sell Block B at the Hillcrest development, which will support business and economic growth within the Municipality.
- Council passed By-law No. 34-26. Being a By-law to Authorize the Mayor and Clerk to Execute Agreements and Documents Regarding the Sale of Hereinafter Described Land by The Corporation of the Municipality of Sioux Lookout to 1001535981 Ontario Inc,
- Council passed By-law No. 35-26, Being a By-law to Authorize the Conveyance of Hereinafter Described Land by The Corporation of the Municipality of Sioux Lookout to 1001535981 Ontario Inc.
- Purpose: To sell Block A, Lot 3 at the Hillcrest development which will support business and economic growth within the Municipality.
- Council received a report dated June 17, 2026 titled “Bring-Your-Own Events Permits (Tailgating) and approved maintaining the existing Municipal alcohol policies and prohibit bring-your-own events within the Municipality of Sioux Lookout
- Purpose: To maintain the current Municipal alcohol policies and prohibit bring-your-own events in the Municipality of Sioux Lookout.
- Council approved rescheduling the August Regular Council meeting to August 12, 2026.
- Purpose: To hold the August meeting a week prior to the regular meeting date to enable Council Members and Staff to attend the Association of Municipalities (AMO) Annual Conference.
- Council approved that the September Regular Council Meeting be held in Council Chambers.
- Purpose: To hold the Regular Council meeting in Council Chambers, because larger meeting spaces in Hudson do not have the infrastructure required to support livestreaming.
- Council approved By-law No. 37-26, Being a By-law to Authorize the Delegation of Authority to the Chief Administrative Officer & Municipal Clerk and the Treasurer to Conduct Certain Business of The Corporation of the Municipality of Sioux Lookout and its Council during the 2026 Municipal Election Restricted Acts Periods.
- Purpose: To allow for certain municipal business to continue during any restricted acts period that may arise if Council becomes subject to “lame duck” provisions during the 2026 Municipal Election.
- Council approved amending Schedule “A” to By-law No. 68-22 (Being a By-law to Make Appointments to Various Boards, Commissions and Committees) by adding Norine Van Breda to the Hudson Recreation, Leisure and Events Commission.
- Council approved amending Schedule “A” to By-law No. 68-22 (Being a By-law to Make Appointments to Various Boards, Commissions and Committees) by removing Tyler Bernier from the Environment Committee in recognition of his resignation.
- Council approved Chris Southwind serving as a voting member of the Municipal Truth and Reconciliation Committee as the alternate Lac Seul Representative.
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