Joint Committees of the Whole and Council

RESOLUTION #2024-76 That the agenda be approved as amended.

RESOLUTION #2024-77 That the minutes of the Joint Committees of the Whole and Council meeting held April 29, 2024 be approved.

RESOLUTION #2024-78 That the recommendations from Committees of the Whole held April 29, 2024 be approved as follows: 1. to approve the 2024 Capital Budget with $4,815,041 in capital projects for 2024 utilizing $1,394,500 from the prior years' surplus, including $1,470,000 from grants, $931,141 from the capital levy and $1,019,400 from the Canada Community Building Fund (gas tax). 2. to approve the 2024 Water Budget with a 2% increase, in accordance with the 2020-2027 Water Financial Plan, with a rate of $3.13 per cubic meter (January to June) and a rate of $3.19 per cubic meter (July to December) and transferring $148,208 to the water reserve. 3. to approve the 2024 Sewer Budget with no rate increase and transferring $171,133 to the sewer reserve. 4. that an interest-free loan to the Kapuskasing Curling Club be considered only as an "as needed" and interim basis and that the Club be informed to seek other alternatives that may be available through North Claybelt CFDC's Bridge Loan program as a first step. 5. to approve the budget adjustment to provide for the annual Spring Clean Up and Trash Swap Week, and to further monitor the activity to identify additional cost efficiencies in an effort to maintain the service, and to increase enforcement on residents who place materials not suited for this special collection, such as construction and demolition material. 6. to award the Evacuation Program Main Transportation Services contract to the lowest bidder, Bluebird Bus Line and

RESOLUTION #2024-79 That the following by-laws be approved:  By-Law No. 4585, being a by-law to adopt a Council Vacancy Policy;  By-Law No. 4586, being a by-law to amend By-Law No. 4247, to exit the tax capping program for the Commercial Class for the year 2024 and for subsequent taxation years in addition to the Industrial and Multi- Residential Classes starting the year 2018; Page 5 of 7  By-Law No. 4587, being a by-law to provide for the adoption of tax rates and to further provide for penalty and interest in default of payment thereof for 2024;  By-Law No. 4588, being a by-law to establish optional classes and set tax ratios for 2024;  By-Law No. 4589, being a by-law to provide for the business improvement area levy for the year 2024;  By-Law No. 4590, being a by-law to impose a sewage service rate and water service rate for the year 2024; and  By-Law No. 4591, being a by-law to amend By-Law No. 4206 regarding the appointment of a Treasurer to reflect a name change. and that the 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.

RESOLUTION #2024-80 That Council move to a Closed Session pursuant to Section 239 (2)(b) to consider one (1) personal matter about an identifiable individual, including employees regarding an agreement and Section (2)(d) to inform Council regarding one (1) labour relations matter involving a collective agreement.

RESOLUTION #2024-81 That this Closed Session be adjourned at 7:41 p.m.

RESOLUTION #2024-82 Council met in Closed Session pursuant to Section 239 (2)(b) to consider one (1) personal matter about an identifiable individual, including employees regarding an agreement and Section (2)(d) to inform Council regarding one (1) labour relations matter involving a collective agreement, and the following resolution emanated from the meeting: 1. to authorize the CAO to negotiate a proposed employment agreement to be presented to Council for final approval.

RESOLUTION #2024-83 Motion No. 1 to Declare a Council Vacancy Whereas Councillor Guylaine Scherer was elected for the Office of Councillor for the Town of Kapuskasing for the 2022-2026 term; Page 6 of 7 Whereas the Clerk of the Town of Kapuskasing received on Monday, April 29, 2024 a letter of resignation from Councillor Guylaine Scherer; Whereas as per the Municipal Act, in order to begin the process of filling the vacancy, Council must first meet to declare the seat vacant; Therefore be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Kapuskasing does hereby acknowledge the letter of resignation submitted to the Clerk and formally declares one seat of one Council member (Councillor) vacant. Motion No. 2 to Approve a Method to Fill a Council Vacancy Whereas the Council of the Town of Kapuskasing has declared one seat on the council vacant and is required to take steps to fill those vacancies; Whereas the Council of the Town of Kapuskasing has adopted a Council Vacancy Policy to provide for an accountable and transparent process for the filling of any Council vacancies that occur during a term of office and to set out the procedures to be followed. Whereas within 60 days after the day a declaration of vacancy is made with respect to the vacancy, the municipality shall a) appoint a person to fill the vacancy or, b) pass a by-law requiring a by-election to be held to fill the vacancy as per the Council Vacancy Policy. Therefore be it resolved that Council hereby direct the Clerk to

RESOLUTION #2024-84 WHEREAS, the Moose Hide Campaign is an Indigenous-led, grassroots movement of men, boys and all Canadians standing up to end violence against women, children and all those along the gender continuum and; WHEREAS, the Moose Hide Campaign was founded along the 'Highway of Tears' in British Columbia in response to the injustices and violence faced by many women and children in Canada, particularly those who are Indigenous; WHEREAS, Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is at epidemic proportions across Canada with more than 4 in 10 women having experienced it in their lifetime, and this reality is worse for Indigenous women who are twice as likely to experience violence from their current or former partners; WHEREAS, the Moose Hide Campaign has distributed over five million moose hide pins that each spark five conversations about issues of violence against women, children and all those along the gender continuum; WHEREAS, wearing the moose hide pin demonstrates a commitment to honour, respect and protect the women and children in your life, end gender-based violence and take meaningful action towards reconciliation with Indigenous peoples; Page 7 of 7 WHEREAS, participation in the Moose Hide Campaign is a concrete action for all citizens to address the legacies of colonization, residential schools and the reality of more than 1,200 missing or murdered women in Canada; WHEREAS, engagement with the Moose Hide Campaign aligns with the United Nations Declaration on the

RESOLUTION #2024-85 That By-Law No. 4592, 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.

RESOLUTION #2024-86 That this meeting be adjourned at 7:50 p.m.