The Kapuskasing Record

Joint Committees of the Whole and Council

May 15, 2023

Who was there

Present (6): M. Breton, M. Dinnissen, G. Fortin, K. Munnoch, 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 #2023-57 That the agenda be approved as circulated.
Moved by Councillor M. Breton, seconded by Councillor G. Scherer
Carried
RESOLUTION #2023-58 That the minutes of the Emergency Council Meeting held April 6, 2023, the minutes of the Joint Committees of the Whole and Council Meeting held April 10, 2023 and the minutes of the Emergency Council Meeting held April 19, 2023 be approved.
Moved by Councillor G. Fortin, seconded by Councillor K. Munnoch
Carried
RESOLUTION #2023-59 That the recommendations from Committees of the Whole held April 10, 2023 be approved as follows: Economic Development, Community Well-Being and Recreation: 1. to approve the request and designate the old ballpark at the end of Lemarier Street as a permanent location for the off-leash dog park, and to proceed in the rezoning of the said property to Open Space for the permitted use of the land as an off-leash dog park in accordance with the Town's Zoning By-Law, and furthermore, to repeal the temporary use by-law. Finance: 1. to approve to a maximum of $47,339.00 from its reserve to cover the unbudgeted increase of the Cochrane District Social Services Administration Board requisition for the year 2023. 2. to review the vacancy tax rebate program. Planning: 1. to approve the proposed encroachment application on the property located at 49 McPherson Avenue subject to the property owner to indemnify the municipality against any potential claim or damages, arising from the encroachment. Protective Services: 1. to approve the 2023 Emergency Management Fee Schedule, as presented 2. to deny the request from 5 Star Taxi to loosen taxi driver licensing requirements under By-Law No. 4294 as a measure to maintain public and community safety. and, that the following recommendations from Committees of the Whole held May 15, 2023 be approved: Economic Development, Community Well-Being and Recreation: 1. that the municipality support the Kapuskasing Community Garden proje
Moved by Councillor M. Dinnissen, seconded by Councillor K. Munnoch
Carried
RESOLUTION #2023-60 That Nadine Morin and Tanner Dallaire to the Kapuskasing Business Improvement Area Board of Management. Page 7 of 8
Moved by Councillor G. Scherer, seconded by Councillor M. Breton
Carried
RESOLUTION #2023-61 That the 2022 Town of Kapuskasing Audited Financial Statements presented by Baker Tilly be approved as presented.
Moved by Councillor G. Fortin, seconded by Councillor M. Dinnissen
Carried
RESOLUTION #2023-62 That By-Law No. 4535, being a by-law to amend By-Law No. 4198, to amend the zoning of the property at 222 Government Road from Third Density Residential to Highway Commercial; and that By-Law No. 4536, being a by-law to authorize entering into a site plan agreement with le Conseil Scolaire Public du Nord-Est de l'Ontario regarding the development of the lands at 80 Cedar Street; and that By-Law No. 4537, being a by-law to permit temporary use of the lands at 45 and 69 Mundy Avenue and 7 Aurora Avenue in a Third Density Residential Zone to host events of municipal significance; and that By-Law No. 4538, being a by-law to permit temporary use of the lands at 158 Brunetville Road in a Core Commercial Special Exception Four to permit Recreational Vehicle Camping during events of municipal significance for a period of seven day prior to the event and seven days after the event; and and that By-Law No. 4539, being a by-law to authorize execution of a General Service Agreement with the property owners of Lots 9/10, 11/12, 13 and 14 on Plan 6M477, Golf Street, for the provision of underground hydroelectric services; and that these by-laws 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 G. Fortin
Carried
RESOLUTION #2023-63 That Council move to a Closed Session pursuant to Section 239 of the Municipal Act, regarding one matter that falls under labour relations 239 (2) (d), one matter about personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal employees 239 (2) (b), and one education matter to provide information in confidence to Council 239 (3.1).
Moved by Councillor G. Scherer, seconded by Councillor K. Munnoch
Carried
RESOLUTION #2023-64 That this Closed Session be adjourned at 10:54 p.m.
Moved by Councillor K. Munnoch, seconded by Councillor G. Scherer
Carried
RESOLUTION #2023-65 Council met in Closed Session pursuant to Section 239 of the Municipal Act regarding one matter that falls under labour relations 239 (2) (d), one matter about personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal employees 239 (2) (b), and one education matter to provide information in confidence to Council 239 (3.1) and the following resolution emanated from the meeting: 1. to proceed with the termination of employment regarding employee #0391.
Moved by Councillor K. Munnoch, seconded by Councillor G. Scherer
Carried
RESOLUTION #2023-66 That By-Law 4540, 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 K. Munnoch, seconded by Councillor G. Scherer
Carried
RESOLUTION #2023-67 That this meeting be adjourned at 10:55 p.m.
Moved by Councillor G. Scherer, seconded by Councillor K. Munnoch
Carried

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