‍Present:

Angus Toulouse
Anna Marie Abitong
Arnelda Bennett
Lawrence Solomon
Leroy Bennett
Michael Abitong
Nelson Toulouse
Nicole Eshkakogan
Paul Eshkakogan
Rhonda Stoneypoint
Sheldon Toulouse

Staff:

Andrea Hajt-Jacobs, Assistant Director – Council Secretariat
Evan O’Leary, SDC Manager Meggan McCracken, Director of Finance (virtual)
Melanie Lazarus, Director of Community Wellness (virtual)
Natalie Spencer, Human Resources Manager (virtual)
Roger Jones, Assistant Director (virtual)
Ross Assinewe, Director of Planning & Infrastructure (virtual)
Samantha Keysis, Director of Lands, Resources, & Environment
Sean Cassidy, Director of IT and Communications
Shelley Watt-Proulx, Director of Mental Health and Addictions
Susan Deschamps, Director of Long Term Care
Wade Owl, Political Office Coordinator

Guests:

John Lees, Orbis Risk Consulting

Regrets:

McKenzie Toulouse

Opening Prayer by Nelson Toulouse

Meeting called to order @ 6:06 PM.

Motion 2023/01 #01

Sagamok Chief & Council motion to MOTION HERE.

Moved by: Arnelda
Seconded by: Nelson
A/O: 0
Discussion: Added two items; Mental Health Task Force Update & LNHL Update CARRIED

Correspondence

Two letters received by the Political Office: one from Deanna Southwind and the other from Rhea Assinewe. Per Deanna’s request, Angus spoke with Housing, and work is to be completed Friday with mold removed and the space remediated; Deanna is expected to move back in to the home over the course of the weekend. Rhea is thankful for the support given by the community, and has prepared a request to Council for assistance in ensuring their current residence is brought up to a livable standard. She’s unsure of what exactly is needed, and it was suggested to set aside a notional amount to have a contractor assess the property. Meggan will confirm if sufficient funds are available in the OFNLP account to commit $25,000.00; with precedence being set with the assistance granted to Jessie Hardisty.

Motion 2023/01 #02

Sagamok Chief & Council motion to commit $25000.00 of OFNLP funds to assist Rhea Assinewe with renovations of her current home located at Toulouse Bay Road, provided funds are available.

Moved by: Nelson Toulouse
Seconded by: Sheldon Toulouse
A/O: 0
CARRIED

Motion 2023/01 #03

Sagamok Chief & Council motion to accept the minutes of December 13th, 2022 as presented and amended.

Moved by: Anna Marie Abitong
Seconded by: Nicole Eshkakogan
A/O: 0
Discussion: Add Arnelda Bennett, as her name was mistakenly omitted. CARRIED

Election Law

An earlier version of the Briefing Note was distributed previously; additional information was added to a new version that requires some clarification: the timeline considerations.

Motion 2023/01 #04

Sagamok Chief & Council motion to recognize the Sagamok Election Law Working Group and its members Nelson, Nicole, McKenzie, and to accept the newest briefing note as presented.

Moved by: Anna Marie Abitong
Seconded by: Leroy Bennett Discussion: LB - Will this incorporate the Clan System? AT – I would suggest attending the meeting of the Working Group to bring those questions forward, as those are what would be needed when shaping this election law.
A/O: 0
CARRIED

Human Resources

Job descriptions submitted for approval have been deferred until a meeting of the Human Resources Working Group can vet the information and clarify any outstanding issues in the process.

Motion 2023/01 #05

Sagamok Chief & Council motion to move in camera.

Moved by: Nelson Toulouse
Seconded by: Sheldon Toulouse
A/O: 0
CARRIED

Motion 2023/01 #06

Sagamok Chief & Council motion to move out of camera.

Moved by: Nelson Toulouse
Seconded by: Sheldon Toulouse
A/O: 0
CARRIED

Finance

Motion 2023/01 #07

Sagamok Chief & Council motion to approve the purchase of 3 generators, purchasing 2 from Len Sidock, and furthermore, that the review meets the funding contribution requirements.

Moved by: Sheldon Toulouse
Seconded by: Lawrence Solomon Discussion: Models are brand new, and provide the wattage and needed supply to the buildings they are intended for.
A/O: 0
CARRIED

Lands, Resources, & Environment

BCR deferred to the January 24th meeting of Council, with changes and clarifications to be made regarding the statements of herbicide, and a timeframe on removal of cut brushing.

LNHL Update

Nelson, Angus, and Leroy have committed to sponsoring a team each for the costs of jerseys, estimated to be $1700.00. An update on LNHL Teams will be provided at the next Council meeting.

SDC

Motion 2023/01 #08

Sagamok Chief & Council motion to appoint Meggan McCracken as an officer and Director of the Sagamok Development Corporation.

Moved by: Nelson Toulouse
Seconded by: Anna Marie Abitong
A/O: 1 - AB
CARRIED

Motion 2023/01 #09

Sagamok Chief & Council motion to pass BCR 2023-01-10X – SDC Board of Directors.

Moved by: Sheldon Toulouse
Seconded by: Lawrence Solomon
A/O: 1 - AB
Discussion: RST – remove my name as a resignation of the board. CARRIED

Motion 2023/01 #10

Sagamok Chief & Council motion to close the meeting.

Moved by: Lawrence Solomon
Seconded by: Nicole Eshkakogan
A/O: 0
CARRIED

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