The Kapuskasing Record

Joint Committees of the Whole and Council

August 9, 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 (12 motions)

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

RESOLUTION #2021-95 That the agenda be approved as amended with the addition of one (1) item under Business, Industry and Public Relations: update on the AFMO 2021 Conference.
Moved by Councillor G. Scherer, seconded by Councillor B. Newton
Carried
RESOLUTION #2021-96 That the minutes of the Joint Committees of the Whole and Council meeting held July 12, 2021 be approved.
Moved by Councillor G. Scherer, seconded by Councillor K. Munnoch
Carried
RESOLUTION #2021-97 That the minutes of the Special Council meeting held July 20, 2021 be approved.
Moved by Councillor G. Sherer, seconded by Councillor B. Newton
Carried
RESOLUTION #2021-98 That the purchase of iCity Online in the amount of $25,525.00 be approved and to proceed with a third-party agreement with Paymentus to offer online payment processing options. The initial software purchase will be funded through the COVID-19 Page 4 of 6 Municipal Operating Funding and the annual maintenance and subscription fees of $5,600 will be budgeted thereafter.
Moved by Councillor S. Lessard, seconded by Councillor B. Newton
Carried
RESOLUTION #2021-99 That the following recommendations from Committees of the Whole held July 12, 2021 be approved as follows: FINANCE: 1. to approve the Intact Public Entities insurance renewal rates with an increase of 18.9% for the term of July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2021 and to undertake risk management measures in an effort to reduce insurance costs. PLANNING: 1. to approve the request from Rayonier and permit the erection of a 5' x 12' billboard sign on the Welcome Centre property in support of local workforce recruitment efforts until late Fall of 2021. 2. to proceed in presenting the Land Use Policy to Council for approval and that staff prepare a communication plan to educate and target property owners abutting municipally-owned land. 3. to support the development of a site plan agreement with the property owners of 90 Gurney Road to permit a septic bed until such time that future development of Gurney Road is required to provide for sewage services and that municipal water connection be undertaken at the cost of the said owner. PUBLIC WORKS: 1. to approve the provisional two-year extension for the Street Sand Contract No. 18-03 with Antonio Tremblay Contracting Limited.
Moved by Councillor K. Munnoch, seconded by Councillor B. Newton
Carried
RESOLUTION #2021-100 WHEREAS covering 66% of the province and 71.1 million hectares, Ontario's forests are an indispensable source of ecological, cultural, health, social and economic benefit; WHEREAS its forests are also located on the traditional territory of diverse Indigenous nations and provide nourishment and cultural value to these groups; WHEREAS Kapuskasing is at the centre of Ontario Boreal Forests and relies on its abundant tree cover for the livelihoods of its communities; Page 5 of 6 WHEREAS its forests bridge sustainability and industry, supporting resilient and healthy ecosystems whilst being a major source of employment for its residents; WHEREAS the forests surrounding Kapuskasing are not only a center for recreation but physical, mental and social well-being; WHEREAS National Forest Week is an annual one-week campaign which recognizes its critical contribution to Canada and its people. This year, National Forest Week will be celebrated across the county by individuals and organizations with the theme of "Our Forests - Continually Giving"; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of Kapuskasing declares September 19-25, 2021 as "NATIONAL FOREST WEEK" in and for the Town of Kapuskasing.
Moved by Councillor B. Newton, seconded by Councillor K. Munnoch
Carried
RESOLUTION #2021-101 That the Council of the Town of Kapuskasing hereby proclaims September 20-27, 2021 as Bullying Elimination Week.
Moved by Councillor S. Lessard, seconded by Councillor K. Munnoch
Carried
RESOLUTION #2021-102 That By-Law No. 4429, being a by-law to authorize the execution of an amending agreement with Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario as represented by the Solicitor General for the provision of Police Services for the Town of Kapuskasing, 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 #2021-103 That By-Law No. 4430, being a by-law to amend the Town of Kapuskasing Zoning By-Law No. 4198, 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 #2021-104 That By-Law No. 4431, being a by-law to deem a part of Registered Plan of Subdivision M173C not to be a registered plan of subdivision pursuant to Section 50(4) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter P13, 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 #2021-105 That By-Law No. 4432, 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 B. Newton, seconded by Councillor S. Lessard
Carried
RESOLUTION #2021-106 That this meeting be adjourned at 7:29 p.m.
Moved by Councillor S. Lessard, seconded by Councillor B. Newton
Carried

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