The Kapuskasing Record

Joint Committees of the Whole and Council

December 14, 2020

Who was there

Present (4): K. Munnoch, B. Newton, D. Plourde, G. Scherer

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

What was decided (10 motions)

10 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

RESOLUTION #2020-166 That the agenda be approved as circulated.
Moved by Councillor B. Newton, seconded by Councillor M. Credger
Carried
RESOLUTION #2020-167 That the minutes of the Joint Committees of the Whole and Council meeting held November 23, 2020.
Moved by Councillor G. Scherer, seconded by Councillor S. Lessard
Carried
RESOLUTION #2020-168 That the recommendations from Committees of the Whole held November 23, 2020 be approved as follows: Finance 1. that a 0% increase be applied for the 2021 Council Remuneration and payment of travel expenses. Planning 1. to approve a donation to the Nalin Mehta Memorial Santa Claus Fund from revenues derived from the Pay and Display meters during the weeks of November 30, 2020 and December 7, 2020 and that the official presentation be scheduled in January once the collection is verified. Protective Services 1. to approve the amended Municipal Emergency Response Plan as presented. Public Works 1. to purchase additional granular A material to resurface Clear Lake Road North from Highway 11 to Stevens Road and Page 4 of 5 Brunelle Road North from Godin Street to the end of the road by transferring cost savings from the 2020 Asphalt Contract in the amount of $20,000. Recreation and Health 1. to approve the expenses in the amount $184,563.42 (labour costs) and $42,750 (replacement of glycol) for the work performed during the summer at the Sports Palace to restore the condition of the refrigeration plumbing following the discovery of excessive sludge buildup. 2. to approve and grant permission to the Kapuskasing Rotary Club to host the annual Bay Dip event in the Kapuskasing River Bay area as part of the Winter Carnival activities conditional that COVID-19 guidelines are in place along with consultation with the Kapuskasing Fire Department to ensure safety measu
Moved by Councillor K. Munnoch, seconded by Councillor J. Boucher
Carried
RESOLUTION #2020-169 That the Drinking Water Quality Management System Financial Plan 2020-2027 be approved as presented.
Moved by Councillor M. Credger, seconded by Councillor J. Boucher
Carried
RESOLUTION #2020-170 That By-Law No. 4396, being a by-law to adopt a Municipal Emergency Plan for the Corporation of the Town of Kapuskasing and to repeal By-Law No. 2905, be enacted and passed, that the Corporate Seal be affixed thereto, and that the by-law be signed by the Mayor and the Clerk.
Moved by Councillor B. Newton, seconded by Councillor K. Munnoch
Carried
RESOLUTION #2020-171 That Council move to a Closed Session pursuant to Section 239 of the Municipal Act to consider one (1) matter regarding Page 5 of 5 litigation, and one (1) matter regarding labour relations concerning employment agreements.
Moved by Councillor G. Scherer, seconded by Councillor S. Lessard
Carried
RESOLUTION #2020-172 That this Closed Session be adjourned at 7:58 p.m.
Moved by Councillor M. Credger, seconded by Councillor S. Lessard
Carried
RESOLUTION #2020-173 Council met in Closed Session pursuant to Section 239 of the Municipal Act to consider one (1) matter regarding litigation, and one (1) matter regarding labour relations concerning employment agreements and the following resolution emanated from the meeting: 1. to inform Council of a resolution to commence litigation; and 2. to proceed with discussions to review the Kapuskasing Volunteer Firefighters agreement.
Moved by Councillor J. Boucher, seconded by Councillor G. Scherer
Carried
RESOLUTION #2020-174 That By-Law No. 4397, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council, be enacted and passed, that the Corporate Seal be affixed thereto, and that the by-law be signed by the Mayor and the Clerk.
Moved by Councillor K. Munnoch, seconded by Councillor B. Newton
Carried
RESOLUTION #2020-175 That this meeting be adjourned at 7:59 p.m.
Moved by Councillor M. Credger, seconded by Councillor K. Munnoch
Carried

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