The Kapuskasing Record

Joint Committees of the Whole and Council

December 6, 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 #2021-147 That the agenda be approved as amended.
Moved by Councillor J. Boucher, seconded by Councillor M. Credger
Carried
RESOLUTION #2021-148 That the minutes of the Joint Committees of the Whole and Council meeting held November 10, 2021.
Moved by Councillor K. Munnoch, seconded by Councillor G. Scherer
Carried
RESOLUTION #2021-149 That the recommendations from Committees of the Whole held November 10, 2021 be approved as follows: Finance: 1. to approve the 2022 Annual Parking Meter Pass fee to remain at $25.00. 2. to approve the Tax Write-Off #2021-12 and #2021-13 under Section 357.1 of the Municipal Act. Page 4 of 5 Public Works: 1. to approve with the installation of 6 Multi Smart controllers to the Waste Water Treatment Plant's pump stations in the amount of $103,054, plus applicable taxes for the purchase of materials, installation and necessary programming. The project costs will be expended under the Modernization Fund.
Moved by Councillor S. Lessard, seconded by Councillor M. Credger
Carried
RESOLUTION #2021-150 That the Joint Committees of the Whole and Council meeting schedule for the year 2022 be approved.
Moved by Councillor B. Newton, seconded by Councillor K. Munnoch
Carried
RESOLUTION #2021-151 That the application for funding under the Connecting Links Program 2022-2023 for the continuation of Highway 11 improvements from 500m west of Caron Street to 150m east of Caron Street be approved.
Moved by Councillor B. Newton, seconded by Councillor M. Credger
Carried
RESOLUTION #2021-152 That the 2022 User Fees, Charges and Rental Rates be approved as presented and in accordance with Policy U3 - User Fees, Charges and Rental Rates, and that a 4.4% increase based on the September 2021 year over year CPI has been applied to the proposed rates.
Moved by Councillor M. Credger, seconded by Councillor S. Lessard
Carried
RESOLUTION #2021-153 That By-Law No. 4442, being a by-law to amend By-Law No. 4426, and to repeal By-Law No. 4437, 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.
Moved by Councillor K. Munnoch, seconded by Councillor B. Newton
Carried
RESOLUTION #2021-154 That Council move to a Closed Session pursuant to Section 239 of the Municipal Act to consider, one (1) presentation about a proposed plan that may be applied to negotiations to be carried Page 5 of 5 on by the municipality, and four (4) labour relations matters regarding two grievances, employment agreements, staff reorganization and quality of service delivery.
Moved by Councillor G. Scherer, seconded by Councillor J. Boucher
Carried
RESOLUTION #2021-155 That this Closed Session be adjourned at 9:42 p.m.
Moved by Councillor S. Lessard, seconded by Councillor M. Credger
Carried
RESOLUTION #2021-156 Council met in Closed Session pursuant to Section 239 of the Municipal Act to consider, one (1) presentation about a proposed plan that may be applied to negotiations to be carried on by the municipality, and five (5) labour relations matters regarding two grievances, employment agreements, staff reorganization and quality of service delivery, and the following resolution emanated from the meeting: 1. That the Emergency Management Services Proposal be presented to the Evacuation Advisory Committee. 2. That Grievance No. 2021-02 be deferred to January 2022 pending a proposed amendment. 3. That Councillors Munnoch, Boucher and Scherer be appointed to the Negotiations Committee for the Kapuskasing Fire Department Volunteer Agreement. 4. That Council supports the proposed Public Works reorganization structure as presented. 5. That Council be informed of service delivery at vaccination clinics. 6. That Grievance with Local 1237 has been rectified.
Moved by Councillor J. Boucher, seconded by Councillor G. Scherer
Carried
RESOLUTION #2021-157 That By-Law No. 4443, 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 K. Munnoch
Carried
RESOLUTION #2021-158 That this meeting be adjourned at 9:44 p.m.
Moved by Councillor S. Lessard, seconded by Councillor M. Credger
Carried

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