Summer student funding denied
The township applied for funding for three summer students. Although funding was not received, council will send a letter thanking HRDC for their consideration along with a request for reconsideration should funding become available.
Michael’s Bay
Historical Society concerns
There will be a public meeting with a representative of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport to discuss the Ontario Heritage Act and setting up a municipal heritage committee. There will be an opportunity for questions regarding Michael’s Bay Historical Society concerns. The tentative date for the meeting was May 28, but has since been rescheduled.
Harbour engineering
Councillors Lorie Leeson and Eric Russell will meet with engineers about harbour development and will bring the discussion back to council.
MICA parking lot use
Council approved a request by Manitoulin Island Cycling Advocates (MICA) to use the marina parking lot during the 4th Annual Manitoulin Passage Ride on June 7 and 8.
Federal Gas Tax
funding agreement
Council authorized the signing of the Municipal Funding Agreement for the Transfer of Federal Gas Tax Funds effective from April 1, 2014 to March 31, 2024. The township will receive $11,755.90 twice a year until 2018 when that amount will be adjusted.
‘No parking’ signs in South Baymouth
‘No Parking’ signs have been installed by fire hydrants in South Baymouth.
Fire protection
during construction
Fire Chief Jeff Wilson presented several options for fire protection during the bridge construction on the Government Road. Council agreed to negotiate an Automatic Aid Agreement with Central Manitoulin Fire Department to cover Michael’s Bay and Carter Bay areas. “This would be beneficial to us while the bridge is out,” Mr. Wilson’s report stated, “and would be beneficial to both departments after the bridge was out as Carter Bay is a heavily forested area and is in between Tehkummah and Mindemoya for response time.”
Post Office space
Council received a request for possible space in the municipal building to be used to house the temporary Post Office if the space is required. The library storage room was suggested as an available option. Council moved to offer available space for any interested candidate applying for the position of postmaster in Tehkummah.
Temporary mailboxes
Canada Post requested use of a site for the installation of temporary mailboxes in the municipal office parking lot. Council authorized Canada Post to install the mailboxes between the municipal building and the sidewalk. Council will request correspondence from Canada Post to confirm the expected amount of time for these mailboxes to remain at this location, and will advise of possible available post office space within the municipal building. “Service to this site would continue by our Tehkummah rural suburban mail courier which would emanate from the South Baymouth Post Office,” wrote Dale Ratelle, acting local area superintendent for Canada Post Corp. The letter continued, “the South Baymouth Post Office would temporarily service the community of Tehkummah. This delivery and service method would continue until we are able to establish a new location and staff that location in your community.” Mr. Ratelle assured council that “Canada Post Corp. is committed to providing service to the Township of Tehkummah and its residents and are looking for the most viable way to do this.”
Guardrails on Michael’s Bay Road
New guardrails were installed on Michael’s Bay Road where the road was only feet from the river. Some residents had expressed concerns about safety.
South Baymouth lagoon 2013 report
Council received the 2013 South Baymouth Lagoon Report. “The alarming thing,” Reeve Gary Brown said, “is the number of pump fixes we’ve had to do.” A door-to-door campaign has been undertaken to educate South Baymouth residents on items that should not be flushed into the sewer system but has not been effective. The report is available for viewing at the municipal office.
Municipal drains
Council accepted the contract for the drainage superintendent as appointed in April. A leaflet will be distributed to taxpayers affected by municipal drain work. Homeowners are requested to contain their dogs when drain work is done in their area.
Seniors’ Month
Council has designated June as Seniors’ Month.
