The Kapuskasing Record

Joint Committees of the Whole and Council

December 18, 2023

Who was there

Present (6): M. Breton, M. Dinnissen, G. Fortin, 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 (13 motions)

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

RESOLUTION #2023-153 That the agenda be approved as circulated.
Moved by Councillor G. Fortin, seconded by Councillor G. Scherer
Carried
RESOLUTION #2023-154 That the minutes of the Joint Committees of the Whole and Council meeting held December 4, 2023 be approved.
Moved by Councillor M. Dinnissen, seconded by Councillor M. Breton
Carried
RESOLUTION #2023-155 That the minutes of the Special Council meeting held December 11. 2023 be approved.
Moved by Councillor B. Newton, seconded by Councillor G. Fortin
Carried
RESOLUTION #2023-156 That the Clerk, Chantal Guillemette, and Treasurer, Melanie Fortier, be authorized to execute an agreement for funding under the Community Emergency Preparedness Grant 2023-24 program, as per the program requirements.
Moved by Councillor G. Scherer, seconded by Councillor M. Breton
Carried
RESOLUTION #2023-157 That the 2024 Fees, Charges and Rental Rates as per the amended U3- User Fees, Charges and Rental Rates Policy, be approved as presented effective January 1, 2024.
Moved by Councillor M. Dinnissen, seconded by Councillor G. Scherer
Carried
RESOLUTION #2023-158 That the Council meeting dates for the year 2024 be approved as presented, pursuant to Sections 4 (Meetings) and 5 (Notice of Meetings) of the Procedural By-Law No. 4383, as amended.
Moved by Councillor M. Dinnissen, seconded by Councillor G. Fortin
Carried
RESOLUTION #2023-159 That By-Law No. 4563, being a by-law to authorize entering into a Return for Service Agreement pertaining to Health Care Recruitment and Retention Family Medicine, 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. Scherer, seconded by Councillor B. Newton
Carried
RESOLUTION #2023-160 That By-Law No. 4564, being a by-law to opt-out of the Vacant Unit Rebate effective for the 2024 taxation year, 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 M. Dinnissen, seconded by Councillor B. Newton
Carried
RESOLUTION #2023-161 That Council move to a Closed Session pursuant to Section 239 (2) (c), and (d) of the Municipal Act to consider one matter to update Council on a proposed acquisition and disposition of land, and two labour relations matters involving a Collective Agreement and negotiations of employee benefits.
Moved by Councillor M. Breton, seconded by Councillor G. Scherer
Carried
RESOLUTION #2023-162 That this Closed Session be adjourned at 7:01 p.m.
Moved by Councillor G. Fortin, seconded by Councillor B. Newton
Carried
RESOLUTION #2023-163 Council met in Closed Session pursuant to Section 239 (2) (c), and (d) of the Municipal Act to consider one matter to update Council on a proposed acquisition and disposition of land, and two labour relations matters involving a Collective Agreement and negotiations of employee benefits, and the following resolution emanated from the meeting: 1. Benefits Review Proposal by Gallagher Canada Limited: to approve the transfer to Canada Life Benefits as presented.
Moved by Councillor G. Scherer, seconded by Councillor M. Breton
Carried
RESOLUTION #2023-164 That By-Law No. 4565, 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 M. Dinnissen, seconded by Councillor G. Scherer
Carried
RESOLUTION #2023-165 That this meeting be adjourned at 7:05 p.m.
Moved by Councillor M. Breton, seconded by Councillor G. Fortin
Carried

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