The Kapuskasing Record

Joint Committees of the Whole and Council

March 23, 2023

Who was there

Present (7): M. Breton, M. Dinnissen, G. Fortin, 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 #2023-35 That the agenda be approved as circulated.
Moved by Councillor K. Munnoch, seconded by Councillor M. Dinnissen
Carried
RESOLUTION #2023-36 That the minutes of the Joint Committees of the Whole and Council meeting held February 21, 2023 be approved.
Moved by Councillor G. Scherer, seconded by Councillor M. Breton
Carried
RESOLUTION #2023-37 That the minutes of the Special Council meeting held March 14, 2023 be approved.
Moved by Councillor G. Fortin, seconded by Councillor M. Dinnissen
Carried
RESOLUTION #2023-38 That the recommendations from Committees of the Whole held February 21, 2023 be approved as follows: Finance: 1. that the request from les Services d'établissement du nord- est de l'Ontario for a financial contribution of $5,000 to assist with relocation costs be denied as it is contrary to the Municipal Donations Policy, and that the request forwarded to the Kapuskasing Economic Development Corporation for consideration. Planning: 1. to grant a 2-year extension to the terms of the sales agreement effective February 1, 2023 to construct a single- family dwelling on the property municipally-known as 80 Mitchell Road, and to further advise the owners to make application for a zoning amendment to consider the construction of an accessory building prior to constructing the single-family dwelling. Economic Development, Community Well-Being and Recreation: 1. to declare the week of June 12 to 18, 2023 as "La Semaine Francophone" in and for the Town of Kapuskasing; 2. to declare the Kapuskasing St. Jean as an event of municipal significance for Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario's special occasion permit requirements; 3. to support the Kapuskasing St. Jean by means of providing and installing security fencing around the perimeter of the Centre de Loisirs at an estimated in-kind labour donation in the amount of $1,300; Page 5 of 6 4. to permit the erection of temporary promotional signage on Highway 11 (intersection of Riverside Drive), Brunelle Road North (
Moved by Councillor G. Scherer, seconded by Councillor M. Breton
Carried
RESOLUTION #2023-39 That the 2023 Operations Budget be approved in the amount of $22,116,413 with a 3% municipal tax levy increase and to utilize $56,611 from its prior year surplus to balance the projected revenues and expenditures; and an additional $27,748 from its prior year surplus to cover the requisition increase of the Porcupine Health Unit.
Moved by Councillor M. Dinnissen, seconded by Councillor G. Fortin
Carried
RESOLUTION #2023-40 That the following citizen appointments to Boards and Committees be approved for the current term of Council: Énergie Kap Energy: Guy Paradis Kapuskasing Municipal Non-Profit Housing Corporation: Debbie Nowlan and Melinda Parent, pending approval and direction under the Municipal Non-Profit Housing Corporation board composition review. Senior, Youth and Citizen Advisory Committee: Joanne Proulx Kapuskasing and District Planning Board: Marc Piché, Paul Kwapis, Bob Daggett and Michel Courchesne Business Improvement Area Board of Management: Luc Dinnissen and Dina Minaker
Moved by Councillor M. Breton, seconded by Councillor B. Newton
Carried
RESOLUTION #2023-41 That By-Law No. 4526, being a by-law to amend By-Law No. 4295, to approve the Statutory Statement of the Municipal Treasurer for the year 2022, 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 G. Fortin, seconded by Councillor K. Munnoch
Carried
Page 6 of 6 RESOLUTION #2023-42 That Council move to a Closed Session pursuant to Section 239 (2) (d) of the Municipal Act to consider a matter regarding employee negotiations under a collective agreement.
Moved by Councillor B. Newton, seconded by Councillor G. Scherer
Carried
RESOLUTION #2023-43 That this Closed Session be adjourned at 9:22 p.m.
Moved by Councillor G. Fortin, seconded by Councillor K. Munnoch
Carried
RESOLUTION #2023-44 Council met in Closed Session pursuant to Section 239 (2) (d) of the Municipal Act to consider a matter regarding employee negotiations under a collective agreement, and the following resolution emanated from the meeting: 1. to support the compensation strategy as presented by the negotiation committee.
Moved by Councillor M. Breton, seconded by Councillor G. Scherer
Carried
RESOLUTION #2023-45 That By-Law No. 4527, 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 G. Fortin, seconded by Councillor K. Munnoch
Carried
RESOLUTION #2023-46 That this meeting be adjourned at 9:22 p.m.
Moved by Councillor B. Newton, seconded by Councillor M. Breton
Carried

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