The Kapuskasing Record

Joint Committees of the Whole and Council

July 12, 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 (11 motions)

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

RESOLUTION #2021-84 That the agenda be approved as circulated.
Moved by Councillor G. Scherer, seconded by Councillor J. Boucher
Carried
RESOLUTION #2021-85 That the minutes of the Joint Committees of the Whole and Council meeting held June 14, 2021 be approved.
Moved by Councillor K. Munnoch, seconded by Councillor B. Newton
Carried
RESOLUTION #2021-86 That the recommendations from Committees of the Whole held June 14, 2021 be approved as follows: FINANCE: 1. to discontinue the agreement with Local Authority Services (LAS) for the procurement of natural gas. 2. to approve Tax Write-Offs #2021-05 and #2021-06 under Section 357.1 and Section 365.3 of the Municipal Act. PLANNING AND CORPORATE SERVICES: Page 4 of 6 1. to approve the minutes of the Planning Committee meetings held April 14, 2021 and May 20, 2021 as amended. PROTECTIVE SERVICES: 1. to approve the renewal of fire dispatch services for the Kapuskasing Fire Department for a term of three (3) years with Northern 911 at annual cost of $21,356.28, plus HST, and for Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) services provided by the Timmins Police at an annual cost of $2,985.12, plus HST. PUBLIC WORKS: 1. to approve and award the Connecting Link Engineering Design project to EXP Services to an upset limit of $134,475, plus HST based on market verification.
Moved by Councillor S. Lessard, seconded by Councillor M. Credger
Carried
RESOLUTION #2021-87 That Council support and approve an application for funding for the Kap 100 Rendez-Vous event in the amount of $14,685.00 under the NOHFC Cultural Supports Program - Community Events Stream for the Kapuskasing 100 Celebration - Rendez- Vous event planned for September 2021 with the municipality's portion in the amount of $34,265.00.
Moved by Councillor J. Boucher, seconded by Councillor K. Munnoch
Carried
RESOLUTION #2021-88 That By-Law No. 4420, being a by-law to authorize a Franchise Agreement between the Corporation of the Town of Kapuskasing and Enbridge Gas Inc., 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 #2021-89 That By-Law No. 4426, being a by-law to authorize the Corporation of the Town of Kapuskasing to enter into an Agreement with Raxfin Inc. regarding the development of the lands known municipally as 177 Mill Street, 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 #2021-90 That Council move to a Closed Session pursuant to Section 239 of the Municipal Act to consider two (2) proposed disposition or acquisition of land by the municipality and one (1) position or plan to be applied to negotiations to be carried on by the municipality.
Moved by Councillor G. Scherer, seconded by Councillor K. Munnoch
Carried
RESOLUTION #2021-91 That this Closed Session adjourn at 8:23 p.m.
Moved by Councillor B. Newton, seconded by Councillor M. Credger
Carried
RESOLUTION #2021-92 Council met in Closed Session pursuant to Section 239 of the Municipal Act to consider two (2) proposed disposition or acquisition of land by the municipality and one (1) position or plan to be applied to negotiations to be carried on by the municipality, and the following resolution emanated from the meeting: 1. to accept the agreement of purchase from Robert Hurtibise in the amount of $35,000 for the property located at 80 Mitchell Road Plan 6R-8800, Part 14 and Part 16 with a registered easement on Part 15 in favour of the municipality for municipal storm water management, with the following conditions: -must construct a permanent single-family dwelling within two (2) years of purchase date, if not, the property is transferred back to the municipality at the purchaser's cost (legal and disbursements, original purchase price to be refunded less the costs); -must obtain a building permit from the municipality for the dwelling; -must provide proof of septic system approval from the local health unit; -owner is responsible for property access (driveway, entrance, culvert); -purchaser is responsible for their own legal costs, land transfer tax and miscellaneous expenses associated with the closing costs; and 2. Council provided staff with direction to negotiate a shared services agreement.
Moved by Councillor K. Munnoch, seconded by Councillor B. Newton
Carried
RESOLUTION #2021-93 That By-Law No. 4427, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council, be enacted and passed, that the Page 6 of 6 Corporate Seal be affixed thereto, and that the by-law be signed by the Mayor and the Clerk.
Moved by Councillor J. Boucher, seconded by Councillor S. Lessard
Carried
RESOLUTION #2021-94 That the meeting be adjourned at 8:24 p.m.
Moved by Councillor M. Credger, seconded by Councillor J. Boucher
Carried

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