The Kapuskasing Record

Joint Committees of the Whole and Council

December 21, 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 #2021-159 That the agenda be approved as circulated.
Moved by Councillor G. Scherer, seconded by Councillor J. Boucher
Carried
RESOLUTION #2021-160 That the minutes of the Joint Committees of the Whole and Council meeting held December 6, 2021 be approved.
Moved by Councillor J. Boucher, seconded by Councillor M. Credger
Carried
RESOLUTION #2021-161 That the minutes of the Emergency Special Council meeting held December 9, 2021 be approved.
Moved by Councillor K. Munnoch, seconded by Councillor B. Newton
Carried
Page 3 of 5 RESOLUTION #2021-162 Motion that the municipality maintain the delivery of lift-assist services, and furthermore, to amend the COVID-19 Safety in the Workplace and Vaccination Policy to reflect that mandatory full vaccination status for all members of the Kapuskasing Fire Department which includes full-time and volunteer firefighters shall be required, and that members of the Kapuskasing Fire Department who do not comply with the mandatory full vaccination policy will be terminated from their employment with the municipality.
Moved by Councillor M. Credger, seconded by Councillor S. Lessard
Carried
RESOLUTION #2021-163 That the recommendations from Committees of the Whole held December 6, 2021 be approved as follows: Finance: 1. to approve the amendments to Policy A4 - Accounts Receivable and Collection. Planning: 1. to approve that the municipal lands be offered for sale to the general public through a formal and open public process requiring the submission of sealed competitive bids separately, and that Council declare Parts 1 and 2, on Registered Plan 6R-9116, as is, municipally known as abutting the property located at 170 Brunetville Road, as surplus land as per the procedure set out in the Sale of Land By-Law No. 4419; and furthermore, that a minimum bid be reserved at $10,000 for Part 2. 2. to approve the request to consolidate the two properties located at 2 and 4 Cherry Street by means of a deeming by-law. 3. to defer the request to purchase municipal land for the purpose of a lot addition from the abutting property owners of 2 Abott Street as this land has been identified as a potential parcel of land that would be suitable for residential development to address the current shortage in the housing market. Health: 1. that the application for funding submitted to NOHFC under the Workforce Development Stream for a Youth Wellness Hub Coordinator be approved. Public Relations: 1. to approve the Citizen Recognition Program as presented.
Moved by Councillor K. Munnoch, seconded by Councillor B. Newton
Carried
RESOLUTION #2021-164 That the following by-laws be approved: By-Law No. 4445, being a by-law to deem a part of Registered Plan of Subdivision M182C not to be a registered plan of subdivision pursuant to Section 50(4) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter P13; By-Law No. 4446, being a by-law to amend certain by-laws with respect to fees charged for licences, for the processing of applications made in respect of planning matters and other municipal fees; By-Law No. 4447, being a by-law to authorize the borrowing of up to $18,545,126 (January to September 30, 2022) and $9,272,563 (October to December 31, 2022) for the year 2022; and By-Law No. 4448, being a by-law to amend By-Law No. 4295 to establish remuneration to members of Kapuskasing Council and to provide for payment of travel expenses, be enacted and passed, that the Corporate Seal be affixed thereto, and that the by-laws be signed by the Mayor and the Clerk.
Moved by Councillor B. Newton, seconded by Councillor S. Lessard
Carried
RESOLUTION #2021-165 That Council move to a Closed Session pursuant to Section 239 of the Municipal, to consider one (1) information matter supplied in confidence to the municipality and one (1) labour relations matter concerning negotiations for compensation of services.
Moved by Councillor B. Newton, seconded by Councillor G. Scherer
Carried
RESOLUTION #2021-166 That this meeting be adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
Moved by Councillor S. Lessard, seconded by Councillor M. Credger
Carried
RESOLUTION #2021-167 Council met in Closed Session pursuant to Section 239 of the Municipal, to consider one (1) information matter supplied in confidence to the municipality and one (1) labour relations matter concerning negotiations for compensation of services, and no resolution emanated from the meeting as the matters were to only inform members of Council.
Moved by Councillor B. Newton, seconded by Councillor S. Lessard
Carried
Page 5 of 5 RESOLUTION #2021-168 That By-Law No. 4449, 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 J. Boucher, seconded by Councillor G. Scherer
Carried
RESOLUTION #2021-169 That this meeting be adjourned at 7:31 p.m.
Moved by Councillor S. Lessard, seconded by Councillor G. Scherer
Carried

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