The Kapuskasing Record

Joint Committees of the Whole and Council

October 17, 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 (14 motions)

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

RESOLUTION #2022-121 That the agenda be approved as circulated.
Moved by Councillor G. Scherer, seconded by Councillor S. Lessard
Carried
RESOLUTION #2022-122 That the minutes of the Joint Committees of the Whole and Council meeting held September 26, 2022 be adopted.
Moved by Councillor B. Newton, seconded by Councillor K. Munnoch
Carried
Page 4 of 7 RESOLUTION #2022-123 That the minutes of the Special Council meeting held September 30, 2022 be adopted.
Moved by Councillor J. Boucher, seconded by Councillor S. Lessard
Carried
RESOLUTION #2022-124 That the following recommendations from Committee of the Whole held September 26, 2022 be approved as follows: Planning Committee: 1. to approve the demolition of the unsafe buildings located on the property municipally known as 54 De L'etang Boulevard as a result of a Property Standards Order, that the contract to demolish the unsafe buildings be awarded to Nadeau Haulage at a cost of $5,800, plus applicable taxes, and furthermore, that the cost of demolition be transferred to the said property tax account. 2. to approve the Growth Forecasts proposal by awarding the project to Hemson Consulting in the amount of $25,000, plus HST. 3. to approve a housekeeping amendment of the Zoning By- Law at a cost of $13,940, plus HST to JL Richards and Associates. 4. to approve the purchase of electronic ticketing equipment to modernize the parking ticketing system under the Modernization Fund and to proceed with an online payment option. 5. to approve the enactment of the proposed Clean Yard By- Law. 6. to deal with a public consultation process to obtain public feedback on the proposed Animal Control By-Law in a separate motion. Protective Services Committee: 1. to revoke the following appointments to the Kapuskasing Police Services Board to fulfill the requirements of a five- member board pursuant to Section 27 (7) of the Police Services Act and the composition as described in Section 27 (5) as follows: Councillor Guylaine Scherer and community member Michel Courch
Moved by Councillor B. Newton, seconded by Councillor J. Boucher
Carried
RESOLUTION #2022-125 That the proposed Animal Control by-law be passed at the next Council meeting in addition to proceed to a public consultation Page 5 of 7 process to obtain feedback on the sections of the by-law dealing with the permitted number of household pets and registration process of dogs and cats.
Moved by Councillor M. Credger, seconded by Councillor S. Lessard
Carried
RESOLUTION #2022-126 That the Electronic Monitoring Policy E-3 be adopted as presented.
Moved by Councillor K. Munnoch, seconded by Councillor M. Credger
Carried
RESOLUTION #2022-127 That Michelle Lebel, Linda Semczyszyn and Chantal Chabot be appointed to the Joint Election Compliance Audit Committee, representing the municipalities from Smooth Rock Falls to Hearst, for the new term of Council effective November 15, 2022 to November 15, 2026 to consider compliance audit applications received by an elector.
Moved by Councillor G. Scherer, seconded by Councillor M. Credger
Carried
RESOLUTION #2022-128 That the Engineering Agreement be awarded to EXP Inc. at an upset limit of 105,940$ plus HST, for the Highway 11 design of the Connecting Links project from Service Master to 150m beyond Caron Street.
Moved by Councillor B. Newton, seconded by Councillor S. Lessard
Carried
RESOLUTION #2022-129 That the following by-laws be enacted: By-Law No. 4477, being a by-law to amend By-Law No. 2981, to provide Non-Union Municipal Employees Working Conditions and Benefits; Page 6 of 7 By-Law No. 4499, being a by-law to authorize entering into a Return for Service Agreement pertaining to Health Care Recruitment and Retention for General Surgeon Services; By-Law No. 4500, being a by-law to provide for maintaining land in a clean and clear condition within the Town of Kapuskasing, known as the Clean Yard By-Law; By-Law No. 4501, being a by-law to appoint a Building Inspector, Michael Wiebe, pursuant to the Municipal Act and the Building Code Act; By-Law No. 4502, being a by-law to amend Zoning By-Law No. 4198, for the rezoning of 6 Frontenac Crescent from Residential Third Density (R3) to Residential Third Density Exception 8 (R3- 8) to permit a Personal Service Use; By-Law No. 4503, being a by-law to amend Zoning By-Law No. 4198, for the rezoning of 26 Egerton Street from Residential Third Density (R3) to Residential Third Density Exception 9 (R3- 9) to permit a Personal Service Use; By-Law No. 4504, being a by-law to amend Zoning By-Law No. 4198, for the rezoning of 86 and 88 Mundy Avenue from Residential Third Density (R3) to First Density Multiple Residential (RM1) to permit the construction of a fourplex; By-Law No. 4505, being a by-law to amend Zoning By-Law No. 4198, for the rezoning of 221 Clear Lake Road South from Rural (RU) to Rural Non-Residential
Moved by Councillor K. Munnoch, seconded by Councillor B. Newton
Carried
RESOLUTION #2022-130 That Council move to a Closed Session pursuant to Section 239 (2)(d) of the Municipal Act to consider one matter regarding labour relations and negotiations of a collective agreement.
Moved by Councillor G. Scherer, seconded by Councillor J. Boucher
Carried
RESOLUTION #2022-131 That this Closed Session adjourn at 8:57 p.m.
Moved by Councillor S. Lessard, seconded by Councillor B. Newton
Carried
RESOLUTION #2022-132 Council met in Closed Session pursuant to Section 239 (2)(d) of the Municipal Act to consider one matter regarding labour relations and negotiations of a collective agreement, and the following resolution emanated: 1. to extend the trial period regarding the hours of operation/working hours of the Treasury Department (8 a.m. to Page 7 of 7 3 p.m.) until such time that the CUPE 369 Collective Agreement is negotiated and ratified.
Moved by Councillor K. Munnoch, seconded by Councillor M. Credger
Carried
RESOLUTION #2022-133 That By-Law No. 4507, 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 S. Lessard, seconded by Councillor J. Boucher
Carried
RESOLUTION #2022-134 That this meeting be adjourned at 8:58 p.m.
Moved by Councillor B. Newton, seconded by Councillor G. Scherer
Carried

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