The Kapuskasing Record

Joint Committees of the Whole and Council

June 17, 2024

Who was there

Present (6): M. Breton, M. Dinnissen, G. Fortin, K. Munnoch, B. Newton, D. Plourde

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 (19 motions)

18 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

RESOLUTION #2024-87 That the agenda be approved as circulated.
Moved by Councillor K. Munnoch, seconded by Councillor B. Newton
Carried
RESOLUTION #2024-88 That By-Law No. 4593, being a by-law to appoint Anne-Marie Leblanc to fill the vacant office for the position of Councillor for the Corporation of the Town of Kapuskasing for the remainder of the 2022 to 2026 Term of Council to take effect immediately following the appointee taking the Declaration of Office, 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. Breton, seconded by Councillor M. Dinnissen
Carried
RESOLUTION #2024-89 That the Council Appointments to Boards and Committees for Councillor Anne-Marie Leblanc be approved as follows:  Chair of the Economic Development, Community Well- Being and Recreation Standing Committee  Member of the Evacuation and Emergency Management Advisory Committee  Member of the Business Improvement Area Board of Management  Member of the Northern Corridor Chamber of Commerce  Member of the Kapuskasing Economic Development Corporation (KEDC)  KEDC Representative on the Tourism Development Committee  Member of Énergie Kapuskasing Energy  Member of the Kapuskasing Public Library Board  Chair of the Youth, Seniors and Citizens Committee  Member of the Negotiating Committee for CUPE and Professional Firefighters  Member of the Beautification Committee  Member of the Citizen Recognition Program Selection Committee and that the Deputy Mayor Appointment rotating schedule be amended as follows:  March 15, 2026 to November 14, 2026: Councillor Anne-Marie Leblanc.
Moved by Councillor G. Fortin, seconded by Councillor K. Munnoch
Carried
RESOLUTION #2024-90 That Councillor Anne-Marie Leblanc be appointed to the Association Française des Municipalités de l'Ontario (AFMO).
Moved by Councillor M. Breton, seconded by Councillor G. Fortin
Carried
RESOLUTION #2024-91 That Cindy Sabourin be appointed to the Kapuskasing Municipal Non-Profit Housing Corporation to fill a vacancy for the remainder of the current term of Council (November 2026).
Moved by Councillor M. Dinnissen, seconded by Councillor M. Breton
Carried
RESOLUTION #2024-92 That the Integrity Commissioner Report prepared by Cheadles LLP Barrister & Solicitor on Code of Conduct and Municipal Conflict of Interest Act Complaints filed against Mayor Plourde and Councillors Dinnissen and Fortin be accepted as presented.
Moved by Councillor K. Munnoch, seconded by Councillor B. Newton
Carried
RESOLUTION #2024-93 That the Integrity Commissioner Report from Probity Municipal Consulting on Code of Conduct and Municipal Conflict of Interest Act Complaints filed against Councillor M. Breton be accepted as presented inclusive of a 30-day suspension of remuneration penalty including a recommendation to provide training to all members of Council.
Moved by Councillor G. Fortin, seconded by Councillor K. Munnoch
Carried
RESOLUTION #2024-94 That the Integrity Commissioner Report from Probity Municipal Consulting on Code of Conduct and Municipal Conflict of Interest Act Complaints file against Councillor M. Breton be accepted as presented without the 30-day suspension of remuneration penalty.
Moved by Councillor M. Dinnissen, seconded by Councillor B. Newton
Defeated
RESOLUTION #2024-95 That the minutes of the Joint Committees of the Whole and Council meeting held May 13, 2024 be approved as circulated.
Moved by Councillor G. Fortin, seconded by Councillor M. Breton
Carried
RESOLUTION #2024-96 That the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held May 27, 2024 be approved as circulated.
Moved by Councillor B. Newton, seconded by Councillor K. Munnoch
Carried
RESOLUTION #2024-97 That the following recommendations from Committees of the Whole held May 13, 2024 as follows: 1. to accept the 2024 Kapuskasing Moonbeam Landfill Site Management Board Budget as presented. 2. to approve the 2024-2025 Sports Palace Rental Fees as presented with a 2.7% increase based on the 10-year rolling average of the annual provincial consumer price index in accordance with Policy U-3 User Fees, Charges and Rental Rates, effective May 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025. 3. to approve the Charity Road Toll Policy as presented. 4. to further review the draft Off-Leash Dog Park by-law and defer approval at a later date. 5. to accept the Kapuskasing Public Library Audited Financial Statements for the year ending December 31, 2023 and to maintain the 2024 requisition based on the 2023 funding amount.
Moved by Councillor K. Munnoch, seconded by Councillor B. Newton
Carried
RESOLUTION #2024-98 That the 2023-2027 Strategic Plan be approved as circulated.
Moved by Councillor G. Fortin, seconded by Councillor M. Breton
Carried
RESOLUTION #2024-99 That By-Law No. 4594, being a by-law to authorize entering into an agreement with Circular Materials Ontario for services related to Blue Box Material as part of the Blue Box Transition to Producer Responsibility 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. Breton, seconded by Councillor B. Newton
Carried
RESOLUTION #2024-100 That By-Law No. 4595, being a by-law to authorize entering into an agreement between Mushkegowuk Council and the Kapuskasing Moonbeam Landfill Site for the provision of recycling services 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 K. Munnoch
Carried
RESOLUTION #2024-101 That By-Law No. 4596, being a by-law to authorize execution of a Municipal Funding Agreement on the Canada Community- Building Fund with the Association of Municipalities of Ontario be enacted and passed, that the Corporate Seal be affixed Page 6 of 6 thereto, and that the by-law be signed by the Mayor and the Clerk.
Moved by Councillor M. Dinnissen, seconded by Councillor M. Breton
Carried
RESOLUTION #2024-102 That Council move to Closed Session to consider one (1) matter pursuant to Section 239(2)(k) of the Municipal Act about plans and instructions for negotiations of an agreement, one (1) matter under Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act about a personal matter about an identifiable individual, including municipal employees.
Moved by Councillor B. Newton, seconded by Councillor M. Dinnissen
Carried
RESOLUTION #2024-103 That this Closed Session be adjourned at 8:41 p.m.
Moved by Councillor G. Fortin, seconded by Councillor K. Munnoch
Carried
RESOLUTION #2024-104 That By-Law No. 4597, 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 #2024-105 That this meeting be adjourned at 8:41 p.m.
Moved by Councillor M. Breton, seconded by Councillor M. Dinnissen
Carried

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