The Kapuskasing Record

Joint Committees of the Whole and Council

April 26, 2021

Who was there

Present (3): K. Munnoch, B. Newton, D. Plourde

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 (11 motions)

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

RESOLUTION #2021-58 That the agenda be approved as circulated.
Moved by Councillor M. Credger, seconded by Councillor S. Lessard
Carried
RESOLUTION #2021-59 That the minutes of the Joint Committees of the Whole and Council meeting held March 29, 2021 be approved.
Moved by Councillor J. Boucher, seconded by Councillor B. Newton
Carried
RESOLUTION #2021-60 That the recommendations from Committees of the Whole held March 29, 2021 be approved as follows: Finance: 1. to approve the tax write-off #2021-02 under Section 36 of the Assessment Act and write-off #2021-03 under Section 364.1 of the Municipal Act be approved. Protective Services: 1. to approve the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan as presented. Public Works: 1. to approve the optional 3rd year extension for the Supply of Services for Asphalt Paving and Repairs Unit Price Contract to Villeneuve Construction for the Supply of Asphalt, and TSM for Street Parching and Pothole Repairs, ending on January 31, 2022. and that recommendations from Committees of the Whole held April 26, 2021 be approved as follows: Recreation and Health: 1. to approve the Beautification/Recreation Plans to improve the following sites: Boat Launch, Highway 11 West (Bonnieview Road to Cemetery), Highway 11 West (Bonnieview Road to Bridges), Mill Entrance Mini-Park, Lower Level Riverside Park and to undertake public consultation to consider amending the use of Val Albert Ballfield to a dog park. 2. to approve the purchase of a new Ford F-150 XLT truck from lowest bidder Lecours Motor Sales in the amount of $41,999.00, plus HST
Moved by Councillor K. Munnoch, seconded by Councillor B. Newton
Carried
RESOLUTION #2021-61 That Council approve and execute the Fire Safety Grant Program Transfer Payment Agreement under the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services in the amount of $6,600.00 to support increased training opportunities and the establishment of a virtual inspection program.
Moved by Councillor J. Boucher, seconded by Councillor S. Lessard
Carried
RESOLUTION #2021-62 BE IT RESOLVED THAT 1. This Council approves the form of draft by-law and franchise agreement attached hereto and authorizes the submission thereof to the Ontario Energy Board for approval pursuant to the provisions of Section 9 of the Municipal Franchises Act. Page 5 of 6 2. This Council requests that the Ontario Energy Board make an Order declaring and directing that the assent of the municipal electors to the attached draft by-law and franchise agreement pertaining to the Corporation of the Town of Kapuskasing is not necessary pursuant to the provisions of Section 9(4) of the Municipal Franchises Act. I HEREBY CERTIFY the foregoing to be true copy of a Resolution passed by the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Kapuskasing on the 26th day of April, 2021.
Moved by Councillor B. Newton, seconded by Councillor K. Munnoch
Carried
RESOLUTION #2021-63 That By-Law No. 4419, being a by-law to establish a Policy and Procedure with respect to the Management and the Sale of Other Disposition of Municipal Land and to repeal By-Law Nos. 1646 and 2965, be given first and second reading on April 26, 2021, and that the by-law be read a third time and passed at the next Council meeting to be held on May 10, 2021.
Moved by Councillor K. Munnoch, seconded by Councillor B. Newton
Carried
RESOLUTION #2021-64 That Council move to a Closed Session pursuant to Section 239 of the Municipal Act to consider one (1) litigation matter affecting municipal property and one (1) matter with regards to disposition of lands.
Moved by Councillor M. Credger, seconded by Councillor S. Lessard
Carried
RESOLUTION #2021-65 That the Closed Session be adjourned at 8:01 p.m.
Moved by Councillor J. Boucher, seconded by Councillor K. Munnoch
Carried
RESOLUTION #2021-66 Council met in Closed Session pursuant to Section 239 of the Municipal to consider one (1) litigation matter affecting municipal property and one (1) matter with regards to disposition of lands, and the following resolution emanated from the meeting: 1. That the properties at 4 Etienne Street and 89 Mundy Avenue be declared as surplus municipal land and approve the sale of municipal land to Ward Construction in the amount of $2,000 for the property located at 4 Etienne Street and $2,000 for the property located at 89 Mundy Avenue pending that all legal and transfer fees be the responsibility of the purchaser, and furthermore; Page 6 of 6 conditional that residential development occurs within two years of the said sale of municipal lands and that all costs related to connectivity to municipal infrastructure (ie: water, sewer, road access, and other non-municipal utilities) be the responsibility of the developer/purchaser as per municipal policies (S17- Subdividers Agreement) and by-laws. 2. That the requests for municipal land abutting 27 Mackenzie Avenue and 2 Abbot Street be deferred in order for staff to undertake a comprehensive review of land availability based on the current demand and future development opportunities and to identify other municipal lands that are not deemed ideal for the purpose of development in order to consider lot addition requests.
Moved by Councillor M. Credger, seconded by Councillor K. Munnoch
Carried
RESOLUTION #2021-67 That By-Law No. 4421, 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 M. Credger, seconded by Councillor S. Lessard
Carried
RESOLUTION #2021-68 That this meeting be adjourned at 8:03 p.m.
Moved by Councillor J. Boucher, seconded by Councillor M. Credger
Carried

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