The Kapuskasing Record

Joint Committees of the Whole and Council

January 29, 2024

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 (11 motions)

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

RESOLUTION #2024-12 That the agenda be approved as amended.
Moved by Councillor M. Breton, seconded by Councillor G. Fortin
Carried
RESOLUTION #2024-13 That the minutes of the Joint Committees of the Whole and Council meeting held January 15, 2024 be approved.
Moved by Councillor G. Scherer, seconded by Councillor G. Fortin
Carried
Page 3 of 4 RESOLUTION #2024-14 That the following recommendations from Committees of the Whole held January 15, 2024 be approved as follows: 1. to revoke the following internal policies: Preventing Covid-19 in the Workplace Policy; Covid-19 Safety in the Workplace and Vaccination Policy and amend Policy E6-Employment Hiring Policy to remove the COVID-19 vaccination requirements as presented. 2. to vest into the municipality's ownership the vacant property located on Don Avenue, as advertised for tax sales, as no bids were received. 3. to dismiss the request for Building Department Services brought forward by the Town of Smooth Rock Falls due to the associated risks, liability and the availability of resources required for the enforcement of the Building Code Act. 4. to approve a partnership with the Northern Corridor Chamber of Commerce for the production of the 2024 Information and Tourist Guide be approved in the amount of $2,500 as per past practice. 5. to approve the sponsorship of a Free Ski Day at the Remi Ski Hill in the amount of $2,000 in an effort to encourage Kapuskasing residents to participate.
Moved by Councillor B. Newton, seconded by Councillor K. Munnoch
Carried
RESOLUTION #2024-15 That the 2024 Drinking Water Quality Management System Operational Plan for the Kapuskasing Water System be endorsed by Council as presented.
Moved by Councillor G. Fortin, seconded by Councillor K. Munnoch
Carried
RESOLUTION #2024-16 That By-Law No. 4570, being a by-law to establish remuneration to members of Kapuskasing Council, members of the Kapuskasing Police Services Board and Kapuskasing and District Planning Board, to provide for payment of travel expenses and to repeal By-Law No. 4295, be enacted and passed, that the Corporate Seal be affixed thereto, and that the by-law by signed by the Mayor and the Clerk.
Moved by Councillor K. Munnoch, seconded by Councillor G. Scherer
Carried
RESOLUTION #2024-17 That By-Law No. 4571, being a by-law to authorize the borrowing of up to $19,478,086 (January to September 30, Page 4 of 4 2024) and $9,739,043 (October to December 31, 2024) for the year 2024, 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 M. Dinnissen
Carried
RESOLUTION #2024-18 That Council move to a Closed Session pursuant to Section 239 (2)(c) and 239 (2)(k) of the Municipal Act to follow up on a proposed acquisition/disposition of municipal property and two matters involving information intended to be applied to negotiations.
Moved by Councillor G. Scherer, seconded by Councillor G. Fortin
Carried
RESOLUTION #2024-19 That this Closed Session be adjourned at 8:02 p.m.
Moved by Councillor B. Newton, seconded by Councillor M. Dinnissen
Carried
RESOLUTION #2024-20 Council met in a Closed Session pursuant to Section 239 (2)(c) and 239 (2)(k) of the Municipal Act to follow up on a proposed acquisition/disposition of municipal property and two matters involving information intended to be applied to negotiations, and the following resolution emanated from the meeting: 1. that a follow up meeting be scheduled to further negotiate an agreement for a proposed disposition of municipal property.
Moved by Councillor G. Scherer, seconded by Councillor B. Newton
Carried
RESOLUTION #2024-21 That By-Law No. 4572, 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 B. Newton
Carried
RESOLUTION #2024-22 That this meeting be adjourned at 8:03 p.m.
Moved by Councillor K. Munnoch, seconded by Councillor G. Scherer
Carried

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