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 (7 motions)
7 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
RESOLUTION #2024-58 That the agenda be approved as circulated.
Moved by Councillor M. Dinnissen, seconded by Councillor G. Scherer
Carried
RESOLUTION #2024-59 That the minutes of the Joint Committees of the Whole and Council meeting held March 25, 2024 be approved as presented.
Moved by Councillor K. Munnoch, seconded by Councillor B. Newton
Carried
RESOLUTION #2024-61 That the 2024 Operations Budget in the amount of $22,485,901 with an 11.25% municipal tax levy increase with the following adjustments: reduction in NC Manor requisition (-$40,000) elimination of committee meeting meals (-$2,000) addition of a Housing Needs Assessment Study (+40,000) and to seek a grant opportunity for the Housing Needs Assessment Study and/or utilize the snow reserve to make adjustments to present a balanced budget for the year 2024. Councillor M. Breton requested a recorded vote. Yea: Councillors Munnoch, Fortin, Scherer and Mayor Plourde Nay: Councillors Breton, Dinnissen and Newton
Moved by Councillor K. Munnoch, seconded by Councillor G. Fortin
Carried
In favour (4): Councillor Munnoch, Councillor Fortin, Councillor Scherer, Mayor Plourde · Opposed (3): Councillor Breton, Councillor Dinnissen, Councillor Newton
RESOLUTION #2024-62 That the recommendations from Committees of the Whole held March 25, 2024 be approved as follows: 1. That the request from the Police Retirees of Ontario for a donation to the Bear Campaign be denied as it contrary to the Annual Standard Donation Policy (D1). 2. That the request for resolution support regarding Operational Budget Funding and to call on the Province of Ontario to treat all municipalities fairly and provide equivalent representative operational budget funding be supported as presented. 3. That Council approve and proceed to opt in to the Full Producer Responsibility Program to maintain the service which Page 4 of 4 will transition to producers of recyclables to be responsible for the costs involved in recycling. 4. That Council approve the replacement of the Water Treatment Plant Programmable Logic Controller at the cost of $39,380, plus applicable taxes, under the Modernization Fund. 5. That April 2, 2024 be proclaimed as World Autism Awareness Day in and for the Town of Kapuskasing. The flag was raised in front of the Civic Centre on April 1st and remains until the next proclamation. 6. That the employment opportunity to fill the vacancy for the position of General Manager of Protective Services be approved and posted as presented.
Moved by Councillor K. Munnoch, seconded by Councillor G. Scherer
Carried
RESOLUTION #2024-63 That By-Law No. 4582, being a by-law to authorize execution of a Letter of Agreement with the Ministry of Transportation for the Dedicated Gas Tax Funds for Public Transportation Program 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. Breton
Carried
RESOLUTION #2024-64 That By-Law No. 4583, 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 B. Newton
Carried
RESOLUTION #2024-65 That this meeting be adjourned at 6:37 p.m.
Moved by Councillor M. Breton, seconded by Councillor G. Scherer