The Kapuskasing Record

Joint Committees of the Whole and Council

September 6, 2022

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 (10 motions)

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

RESOLUTION #2022-97 That the agenda be approved as circulated.
Moved by Councillor S. Lessard, seconded by Councillor J. Boucher
Carried
RESOLUTION #2022-98 That the minutes of the Joint Committees of the Whole and Council meeting held August 8, 2022 be approved.
Moved by Councillor G. Scherer, seconded by Councillor B. Newton
Carried
RESOLUTION #2022-99 That the following recommendations from Committees of the Whole held August 8, 2022 be approved as follows: Finance: 1. to accept the Intact Public Entities insurance renewal rates with an increase of 19.75% effective July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 for a total annual premium of $698,547, plus applicable taxes; and furthermore, that staff undertake a review of options to decrease insurance premiums for the next renewal term. Public Works: 1. to accept the purchase of a half ton truck from Val Albert Motors in the amount of $53,598.13, plus applicable taxes. 2. to accept the purchase of a Toolcat Utility Work Machine from North 49 in the amount of $155,219.12, plus applicable taxes. Recreation and Health: 1. to deny the request from APANO for a monetary donation to assist with the costs of hosting Orange Shirt Day as it is contrary to the municipal donations policy and that the municipality will support the event by means of in-kind donations with the support of municipal services and special event equipment.
Moved by Councillor B. Newton, seconded by Councillor J. Boucher
Carried
RESOLUTION #2022-100 That the Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to execute a security agreement with the Bank of Nova Scotia to authorize the borrowing of funds for the purpose of corporate credit card purchases to a maximum of $600,000 as defined under the Municipal Procurement Policy.
Moved by Councillor G. Scherer, seconded by Councillor K. Munnoch
Carried
RESOLUTION #2022-101 That By-Law 4490, being a by-law to establish the 2022 Joint Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee; and That By-Law 4491, being a by-law to authorize the execution of an agreement (NOHFC Civic Masonry); and Page 4 of 4 That By-Law 4492, being a by-law to authorize the execution of an agreement (Connecting Links Intake 7 Service Master to Caron Street); 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 K. Munnoch, seconded by Councillor S. Lessard
Carried
RESOLUTION #2022-102 That Council move to a Closed Session pursuant to Section 239 (2) (e) of the Municipal Act to consider a litigation matter affecting the municipality or a local board.
Moved by Councillor G. Scherer, seconded by Councillor J. Boucher
Carried
RESOLUTION #2022-103 That this Closed Session be adjourned at 7:14 p.m.
Moved by Councillor B. Newton, seconded by Councillor K. Munnoch
Carried
RESOLUTION #2022-104 Council met in Closed Session pursuant to Section 239 (2) (e) of the Municipal Act to consider a litigation matter involving the municipality or local board, and the following resolution emanated from the meeting: 1. That Council proceed with a legal ownership approach involving 2503225 Ontario Inc. and a 86%/14% split approach involving 2387282 Ontario Inc. and 2387276 Ontario Inc. regarding FIT contract settlements, net of legal fees.
Moved by Councillor G. Scherer, seconded by Councillor S. Lessard
Carried
RESOLUTION #2022-105 That By-Law No. 4493, 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 B. Newton
Carried
RESOLUTION #2022-106 That the meeting be adjourned at 7:16 p.m.
Moved by Councillor J. Boucher, seconded by Councillor G. Scherer
Carried

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