‍Present:

Angus Toulouse (Virtual)
Anna Marie Abitong
Arnelda Bennett
Lawrence Solomon
Leroy Bennett
McKenzie Toulouse
Michael Abitong
Nelson Toulouse
Nicole Eshkakogan
Paul Eshkakogan (Virtual)
Rhonda Stoneypoint L
Sheldon Toulouse

Staff:

Andrea Hajt-Jacobs, Assistant Director – Council Secretariat
Meggan McCracken, Director of Finance
Darla Boston, Political Office Administrative Assistant
Junita Skruibus, Manager of Child, Family, and Community Care Services

Guest:

Ryan McLeod-Advisor
James Hopkins - Legal Counsel (Virtual)
Jan Peacock
Walden McNickle

Opening Prayer by Nelson Toulouse

Meeting called to order @ 5:30pm

Motion 2023/08 #14

Sagamok Chief & Council motion to accept Nelson Toulouse as Chairman for this meeting in Chief Angus Toulouse’s physical absence.
Moved by: Lawrence Solomon
Seconded by: Leroy Bennett
A/O: 0
CARRIED

Motion 2023/08 #15

Sagamok Chief & Council motion to accept agenda as presented and amended.
Moved by: Arnelda Bennett
Seconded by: McKenzie Toulouse
A/O: 0
CARRIED

Biscotasing Conversation - Jan Peacock & Walden McNicole

Jan Peacock and Walden McNicole drove from Biscotasing to inquire about property ownership and if Sagamok has any claims for this area. Paul Eshkakogan will reach out to Raymond Hatfield who resides in this area and to David Nahwegahbow who is part of our legal team to inquire about the ongoing claim for this area. Chief Toulouse and Paul Eshkakogan have been discussing making a trip to this area. There are some concerns for the residents’ well-being.

Previous Meeting Minutes

Minutes for August 8th, 2023 deferred to the next meeting scheduled August 28th, 2023.

In Camera Sessions

Motion 2023/08 #16

Sagamok Chief & Council motion to enter an in-camera session.
Moved by: Sheldon Toulouse
Seconded by: Leroy Bennett
A/O: 0
CARRIED

Motion 2023/08 #17

Sagamok Chief & Council motion to have Gimaa Angus Toulouse sign a letter of support on behalf of Council and Child and Family Advocacy Unit, stating that the matter with S. Abitong now be considered closed.
Moved by: Lawrence Solomon
Seconded by: Sheldon Toulouse
A/O: 0
CARRIED

BMO Trust Conversation

The information presented by Ryan McLeod and BMO as it relates to the above topic is considered confidential and proprietary. Details surrounding this conversation will be made available once the information presented has been given proper consideration and acceptance by Council.

Motion 2023/08 #18

Sagamok Chief & Council motion to move out-of-camera.
Moved by: Anna Marie Abitong
Seconded by: Nicole Eshkakogan
A/O: 0
CARRIED

Motion 2023/08 #19

Sagamok Chief & Council motion to adjourn the meeting.
Moved by: Nicole Eshkakogan
Seconded by: Anna Marie Abitong A/O: 0 CARRIED
Closing Prayer by Nelson Toulouse

Meeting Adjourned at 8:58PM

Next Meeting: August 28th, 2023

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