The Kapuskasing Record

Joint Committees of the Whole and Council

March 29, 2021

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 (9 motions)

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

RESOLUTION #2021-49 That the agenda be approved as circulated.
Moved by Councillor S. Lessard, seconded by Councillor M. Credger
Carried
RESOLUTION #2021-50 That the minutes of the Joint Committees of the Whole and Council meeting held March 15, 2021 be approved.
Moved by Councillor K. Munnoch, seconded by Councillor B. Newton
Carried
RESOLUTION #2021-51 That the recommendations from Committees of the Whole held March 15, 2021 be approved as follows: Finance: 1. to support a resolution from the Municipality of French River soliciting the Premier of Ontario and Minister Ross Romano to stabilize Laurentian University's operations, and to review the funding model for Ontario's primarily undergraduate universities to sustain the long-term financial needs of the school, and furthermore that Kapuskasing Council considers French language programs a priority for our community. Planning and Corporate Services: 1. to accept the 2020 Building Permit Fee Annual Report as presented. Business, Industry and Public Relations: 1. to support the NeCN Tile Drainage Project as it aligns with Section 2.2.2 (6) of the Town of Kapuskasing's Official Plan under Economic Prosperity Objectives and that a letter of support be submitted. 2. to remain status quo on the decision to deny a financial contribution towards the NeCN Great Claybelt AG Business Plan project as a result of conflicting interpretations and that a full consultation with all stakeholders may provide a better understanding of the project.
Moved by Councillor G. Scherer, seconded by Councillor J. Boucher
Carried
RESOLUTION #2021-52 That the following by-laws be approved as follows: By-Law No. 4412, being a by-law to authorize execution of a Letter of Agreement with the Ministry of Transportation for the Dedicated Gas Tax Funds for Public Transportation Program; By-Law No. 4413, being a by-law for the adoption of tax rates and to further provide for penalty and interest in default of payment thereof for 2021; By-Law No. 4414, being a by-law to establish optional classes and set tax ratios for 2021; By-Law No. 4415, being a by-law to provide for the business improvement area levy for the year 2021; By-Law No. 4416, being a by-law to impose a sewage service rate for the year 2021; and By-Law No. 4417, being a by-law to establish water rates, be enacted and passed, that the Corporate Seal be affixed thereto, and that the by-laws be signed by the Mayor and the Clerk.
Moved by Councillor M. Credger, seconded by Councillor S. Lessard
Carried
RESOLUTION #2021-53 That Council move to a Closed Session pursuant to Section 239 of the Municipal Act, to consider two (2) proposed dispositions of land and one (1) item for the purpose of educating the members of Council, with the addition of one (1) labour relations matter.
Moved by Councillor J. Boucher, seconded by Councillor G. Scherer
Carried
RESOLUTION #2021-54 That this Closed Session be adjourned at 8:13 p.m.
Moved by Councillor B. Newton, seconded by Councillor K. Munnoch
Carried
RESOLUTION #2021-55 Council met in Closed Session pursuant to Section 239 of the Municipal Act, to consider two (2) proposed dispositions of land and one (1) item for the purpose of educating the members of Council, with the addition of one (1) labour relations matter, and the following resolution emanated from the meeting: 1. to approve the sale of 84 Mitchell Road in the amount of $28,000 conditional that sale conditions are met and that an easement on Part 12, on Plan 6R-8800, in favour of the municipality for municipal storm water management; and Page 5 of 5 2. to approve the sale of 92 Mitchell Road in the amount of $30,000 conditional that sale conditions are met and that an easement on Part 5, on Plan 6R-8800, in favour of the municipality for municipal storm water management. 3. to approve the organizational restructuring with the elimination of the position of General Manager of Community and Corporate Services as presented.
Moved by Councillor M. Credger, seconded by Councillor J. Boucher
Carried
RESOLUTION #2021-56 That By-Law No. 4418, 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 G. Scherer, seconded by Councillor S. Lessard
Carried
RESOLUTION #2021-57 That this meeting be adjourned at 8:14 p.m.
Moved by Councillor J. Boucher, seconded by Councillor B. Newton
Carried

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