PRESENT:

Angus Toulouse

Anna Marie Abitong

Arnelda Bennett

Lawrence Solomon

Leroy Bennett

McKenzie Toulouse

Michael Abitong

Nelson Toulouse

Nicole Eshkakogan (virtual)

Paul Eshkakogan

Rhonda Stoneypoint

Sheldon Toulouse

STAFF:

Andrea Hajt-Jacobs, Director of Council Secretariat (virtual)

Darla Boston, Administrative Assistant – Political Office

Evan O’Leary, Sagamok Development Corporation Manager Michelle Toulouse, Claims & Negotiations

Coordinator Natalie Spencer, Human Resources Manager

Ross Assinewe, Director of Planning & Infrastructure Ryan McLeod, Financial Advisor

Samantha Keysis, Director of Lands, Resources & Environment Sean Cassidy, Director of IT &

Communications

Shelley Watt-Proulx, Director of Mental Health & Addictions Susan Deschamps, Director of Long-Term Care

Vance McPherson, Director of Education Ryan Halk, Financial Comptroller – ZEI Will Sayers, Chief

Executive Officer - ZEI

GUESTS:

Darlene J. Toulouse Evelyn Owl

Rita Jacobs

Opening Remarks | Gimaa Angus Toulouse

There is quite a full agenda for today’s meeting with the entirety of the morning being in camera. Part of the in-camera session may require input from two staff members who otherwise may not participate in such a session, but as it pertains to business involving them, they will be included in the discussion.

In-Camera Session

Motion 2024/04 #01

Sagamok Chief and Council motion to enter in-camera.

Moved by: Sheldon Toulouse Seconded by: Leroy Bennett A/O: 0

Discussion:

CARRIED

Motion 2024/04 #02

Sagamok Chief and Council motion to end the in-camera session.

Moved by: Leroy Bennett Seconded by: McKenzie Toulouse A/O: 0

Discussion:

CARRIED

LUNCH BREAK – 12:11 PM TO 1:05 PM.

Motion 2024/04 #03

Sagamok Chief and Council motion to enter in-camera.

Moved by: Nelson Toulouse Seconded by: Leroy Bennett A/O: 0

Discussion: CARRIED

Motion 2024/04 #04

Sagamok Chief and Council motion to approve BCR 2024-04-57 ZEI CORP Application – Legend Mining

Inc.

Moved by: Nelson Toulouse Seconded by: Lawrence Solomon A/O: 0

Discussion:

CARRIED

Motion 2024/04 #05

Sagamok Chief and Council motion to support the administration advancing funds to ZCLP for $1,000,000.00 for the week of April 16ᵗʰ, 2024, and $1,000,000.00 the week of April 23ʳᵈ, 2024 if required to support their cashflow needs, with the funds being returned within 30 days.

Moved by: Arnelda Bennett Seconded by: Lawrence Solomon A/O: 0

Discussion:

CARRIED

Motion 2024/04 #06

Sagamok Chief and Council motion to end the in-camera session.

Moved by: Paul Eshkakogan Seconded by: Sheldon Toulouse A/O: 0

Discussion:

CARRIED

Agenda Items & Previous Meeting Minutes

Motion 2024/04 #07

Sagamok Chief and Council motion to accept the agenda as presented and amended.

Moved by: Arnelda Bennett Seconded by: Lawrence Solomon A/O: 0

Discussion: Addition – Commercial lot land application from Leroy Bennett under Lands, Resources, and Environment.

CARRIED

Motion 2024/04 #08

Sagamok Chief and Council motion to accept the minutes of March 6ᵗʰ, 2024 as presented.

Moved by: Anna Marie Abitong Seconded by: Sheldon Toulouse A/O: 0

Discussion:

CARRIED

Motion 2024/04 #09

Sagamok Chief and Council motion to accept the minutes of March 7ᵗʰ, 2024 as presented.

Moved by: Lawrence Solomon Seconded by: Anna Marie Abitong A/O: 0

Discussion:

CARRIED

Motion 2024/04 #10

Sagamok Chief and Council motion to accept the minutes of March 28ᵗʰ, 2024 as presented and amended.

Moved by: Sheldon Toulouse Seconded by: Leroy Bennett

A/O: 1 – Anna Marie Abitong; as she was absent on the day the minutes pertain to. Discussion:

Remove the template page from the PDF copy, otherwise, no further issues.

CARRIED

Upcoming Sauble-Spanish River Council Meeting

The Sauble-Spanish River Township Council and Sagamok Chief & Council will be meeting on Friday, April 19ᵗʰ, 2024. The Township’s Council has indicated that there is no set agenda or discussion items that they would like to bring forward; and that the meeting is intended to be an informal meet-and-greet opening the door for future collaboration between the communities.

Part of the discussion that could arise is potential loan/use of Sagamok’s by-law officer to support the township for a cost. However, given the recent rise in dog related incidents in Sagamok, there may not be availability to provide support.

BN – Day Care Calendar | Vance McPherson, Director of Education

Vance is requesting approval for 6 Professional Development days to be scheduled on the Day Care calendar. The proposed days are: June 21ˢᵗ, 2024, July 17ᵗʰ to 19ᵗʰ, 2024, Nov. 22ⁿᵈ, 2024, and January 21ˢᵗ, 2025.

Motion 2024/04 #11

Sagamok Chief and Council motion to accept the proposed Day Care Calendar days as presented.

Moved by: Anna Marie Abitong Seconded by: Paul Eshkakogan A/O: 0

Discussion: Minor correction in the briefing note; the date listed was June 17ᵗʰ to 19ᵗʰ, but the

calendar shows July 17ᵗʰ to 19ᵗʰ. The calendar’s dates will be taken as correct.

CARRIED

BN – First Nations With School Collective Funding Model Update | Vance McPherson, Director of Education

The First Nations With Schools Collective has a strategic planning session scheduled for April 24ᵗʰ to 26ᵗʰ in Rama. Members of Council and Education staff will be in attendance, with the topic being how to take FNWSC developed models to create stable long-term funding that will help achieve goals set out by the collective.

The Education Committee will need to hold its inaugural meeting by May 31ˢᵗ at the latest in order to provide actionable feedback on the proposed Funding Framework.

No decision is required from Council, but feedback is welcomed.

BN – Elders’ Eagle Lodge Committee & Home and Community Care Committee | Susan Deschamps, Director of Long-Term Care

The Long Term Care director is seeking to combine both Elders’ Eagle Lodge Committee and the Home & Community Care Committee until service definition, scope, and policies are clarified. The Home & Community Care Committee portfolio is expected to be placed under the Community Wellness Department, but that move has yet to be finalized.

Issued being experienced are low interest in committee membership, or experienced community members not applying for committees. We should encourage a greater diversity of applicants while keeping in mind the need for consistent committee coordination & quorum, inclusion, and diversity. A suggestion to fill these committees is to distribute the committee recruitment materials through mailing distribution at the post office. Any applications would first be reviewed by the director of the department the committee aids, and finalized by Council.

The two committees can be combined into one, and may be reposted for recruitment. In order to ensure the best quality of service from the committee, recruitment from off-reserve members should be highly encouraged.

For clarification, the roles of Councillors on committees as chair and co-chair is to report back to Council committee activities; the administrative work is to be completed by senior management and staff of the respective departments.

BN – Hydro One Transmission Line | Evan O’Leary, SDC General Manager

Whitefish has been added to the First Nations communities collaborating with the development of the line projects. Hydro One has made an offer of $100,000 per year for a Project Engagement Coordinator, which will last for at least 5 years, possibly more based on construction timelines.$615,000 will also be provided in full by Hydro One once a workplan and budget are prepared for Project and Community Engagement, Field Activities, Legal Costs, etc. As part of entering into a Capacity Funding Agreement with Hydro One, $30,000.00 would be contributed by Hydro One towards the greenhouse initiatives in the community.

Regarding future equity percentages, no equity would need to be considered until the line is ready to be electrified. Regarding aerial spraying, a project manager was brought on for a similar line near Thunder Bay who advocated for wetlands protection. A similar clause may be requested to protect natural medicines and hunting grounds.

The BCR proposed in the agreement will require further editing to meet Council’s specifications, and will be presented in the afternoon of the April 19ᵗʰ, 2024 meeting following the Sauble-Spanish River Council meet-and-greet.

BN – Commercial Land Use Application | Leroy Bennett, Research & Policy Analyst

A commercial land use application was sent in for a lot near Shoepack Bay. There are several concerns being brought forward with this land use application; namely a missing environmental assessment, waste storage site, no economic assessment, and requested boundaries extend past the usual size allotted.

Currently Council has many questions that need an answer before proceeding or approval. The current recommendation is to send the application back to the applicant to clarify outstanding questions.

Deferred Business

Motion 2024/04 #12

Sagamok Chief and Council motion to approve BCR 2024-04-58 Bill C-53 Withdrawal and Consultation.

Moved by: Nelson Toulouse Seconded by: Leroy Bennett A/O: 0

Discussion:

CARRIED

Electoral Officer Bids

The tender calling for an electoral officer for the forthcoming Chief & Council election has closed, and 3 bids have been received. Andrea will be meeting with the Laws, Justice, and

Nation building Committee to go over the mechanics of the First Nations Elections Act and to make a recommendation to Council for the chosen officer.

Final In-Camera Session

Motion 2024/04 #13

Sagamok Chief and Council motion to enter in-camera.

Moved by: Arnelda Bennett Seconded by: Leroy Bennett A/O: 0

Discussion:

CARRIED

Motion 2024/04 #14

Sagamok Chief and Council motion to end the in-camera session.

Moved by: Leroy Bennett Seconded by: McKenzie Toulouse A/O: 0

Discussion:

CARRIED

Brief Adjournment

A brief adjournment is required to hold a ZEI Board meeting with the purpose of approving the Legend Mining share purchase agreement.

Motion 2024/04 #15

Sagamok Chief and Council motion to adjourn the Council meeting.

Moved by: Nelson Toulouse

Seconded by: Paul Eshkakogan

A/O: 0

Discussion: CARRIED

Motion 2024/04 #16

Sagamok Chief and Council motion to reopen the Council meeting.

Moved by: Nelson Toulouse Seconded by: Arnelda Bennett A/O: 0

Discussion:

CARRIED

Legend Mining Share Purchase Agreement

Motion 2024/04 #17

Sagamok Chief and Council motion to support ZEI’s acquisition of Legend Mining Inc, with financing

provided through the BMO Line of Credit not to exceed $1,525,000.00.

Moved by: Paul Eshkakogan Seconded by: Arnelda Bennett A/O: 0

Discussion: A resolution for approval will be prepared for Friday afternoon’s meeting.

CARRIED

Motion 2024/04 #18

Sagamok Chief and Council motion to adjourn the Council meeting.

Moved by: Arnelda Bennett Seconded by: Sheldon Toulouse A/O: 0

Discussion:

CARRIED

Closing Prayer by Nelson Toulouse

Meeting adjourned at 4:52 PM.

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