The Kapuskasing Record

Joint Committees of the Whole and Council

October 4, 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 (13 motions)

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

RESOLUTION #2021-114 That the agenda be approved as circulated.
Moved by Councillor G. Scherer, seconded by Councillor J. Boucher
Carried
RESOLUTION #2021-115 That the minutes of the Joint Committees of the Whole and Council meeting held September 13, 2021 be approved.
Moved by Councillor K. Munnoch, seconded by Councillor B. Newton
Carried
RESOLUTION #2021-116 That the minutes of the Special Council meeting held September 17, 2021 be approved.
Moved by Councillor M. Credger, seconded by Councillor S. Lessard
Carried
RESOLUTION #2021-117 That the minutes of the Special Council meeting held September 28, 2021 be approved.
Moved by Councillor S. Lessard, seconded by Councillor B. Newton
Carried
RESOLUTION #2021-118 That the recommendations from Committees of the Whole held September 13, 2021 be approved as follows: FINANCE: 1. to approve the tax write-offs #2021-09 under Section 357.1 of the Municipal Act. PLANNING: 1. to approve the request from A&W to permit the installation of a red illuminated drive thru sign at 420 Government Road, and Page 4 of 6 to further review the sign by-law in order to reflect provincial regulations for highway signage or any other amendments that may be required to update the by-law. 2. to approve the request to permit the construction of an accessory building at 253 Clear Lake Road under conditions outlined in the Letter of Undertaking provided letter is signed by the Owner and commissioned by the Clerk. In the event that the single-family dwelling is not constructed by September 2023, the accessory building shall be removed from the property at the owner's expense. PUBLIC WORKS: 1. to proceed with a partial water meter conversion project in the amount of $114,509.36, inclusive of taxes from the Modernization Fund to address immediate issues related to the vulnerability of the current software. 2. to award the contract for the purchase of salt and street sand to Compass Minerals Canada in the amount of $60,844, plus applicable taxes. 3. to support the application for funding under the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program - Green Infrastructure Stream for the reconstruction of Brunelle Road North Water Main for a total of eligible
Moved by Councillor G. Scherer, seconded by Councillor S. Lessard
Carried
RESOLUTION #2021-119 That based on the instructions of the Porcupine Health Unit regarding the requirement of proof of vaccination for any person, age 12 years and older, at the point of entry, who attends the indoor area of a facility where organized sports are played and/or practiced indoors for the purpose of coaching, officiating or volunteering or spectating at organized sports, to provide identification and proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or a valid medical exemption, that Council support implementing mandatory proof of full vaccination for all individuals 12 years and older entering municipal recreational facilities for ease of managing all patrons entering the facilities, effective November 30, 2021.
Moved by Councillor S. Lessard, seconded by Councillor M. Credger
Carried
RESOLUTION #2021-120 That By-Law No. 4436, being a by-law to establish a Municipal Vaccination Policy, as amended, 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 M. Credger
Carried
RESOLUTION #2021-121 That By-Law No. 4437, being a by-law to amend By-Law No. 4426 to authorize the Corporation of the Town of Kapuskasing to enter into an Agreement 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 #2021-122 That Council move to a Closed Session pursuant to Section 239 (2) (e) to consider a subject matter of litigation or potential litigation.
Moved by Councillor S. Lessard, seconded by Councillor J. Boucher
Carried
RESOLUTION #2021-123 That this Closed Session be adjourned at 7:21 p.m.
Moved by Councillor M. Credger, seconded by Councillor G. Scherer
Carried
RESOLUTION #2021-124 Council met in Closed Session pursuant to Section 239 (2) (e) to consider a subject matter of litigation or potential litigation and no resolution emanated from this session.
Moved by Councillor S. Lessard, seconded by Councillor M. Credger
Carried
RESOLUTION #2021-125 That By-Law No. 4438, 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 J. Boucher
Carried
RESOLUTION #2021-126 That this meeting be adjourned at 7:22 p.m.
Moved by Councillor B. Newton, seconded by Councillor K. Munnoch
Carried

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