The Kapuskasing Record

Joint Committees of the Whole and Council

August 12, 2024

Who was there

Present (4): M. Breton, G. Fortin, 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 (11 motions)

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

RESOLUTION #2024-115 That the agenda be approved as circulated.
Moved by Councillor A.-M. Leblanc, seconded by Councillor G. Fortin
Carried
RESOLUTION #2024-116 That the minutes of the Joint Committees of the Whole and Council meeting held July 15, 2024 be approved, as presented.
Moved by Councillor B. Newton, seconded by Councillor A.-M. Leblanc
Carried
RESOLUTION #2024-117 That the request be deferred to the next Council meeting due to the absence of Councillor K. Munnoch at this meeting.
Moved by Councillor B. Newton, seconded by Councillor A.-M. Leblanc
Carried
RESOLUTION #2024-118 That the recommendations from Committees of the Whole held July 15, 2024 be approved as follows: 1. that the request for a financial contribution to support Naza Grant's upcoming competition at the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships in Suva, Fiji be denied as it is contrary to the municipal donations policy, but that support be provided by means of promoting Ms. Grant's fundraising initiatives through municipal website and social media networks. 2. to enact a by-law to rezone the property located at 158 Brunetville Road to allow for overnight parking of RVs and camping trailers as a permitted use and to rezone Part 1 on Plan 6R-9116 from Third Density Residential (R3) to Core Commercial Exception Zone 4 (C1-4). 3. to approve the proposed Off-Leash Dog Park By-Law and that the said by-law be enacted at the next Council meeting.
Moved by Councillor M. Breton, seconded by Councillor G. Fortin
Carried
RESOLUTION #2024-119 That Council approve a bridge loan in the amount of $4,814,218.52 to the Town of Kirkland Solar Inc. until a financing renewal is in place and that the said bridge loan be payable to TD Equipment Finance Canada (Contract 19009650) as per the payout quote dated August 8, 2024.
Moved by Councillor B. Newton, seconded by Councillor A.-M. Leblanc
Carried
RESOLUTION #2024-120 That By-Law No. 4600, being a by-law to amend By-Law No. 4198, to amend Section 12.4.4 for the property located at 158 Brunetville Road to allow for overnight parking of RVs and camping trailers as a permitted use and to rezone Part 1 on Plan 6R-9116 from Third Density Residential (R3) to Core Commercial Exception Zone 4 (C1-4); and That By-Law No. 4601, being a by-law to establish and regulate the use of Off-Leash Dog Parks in the Town of Kapuskasing; and That By-Law No. 4602, being a by-law to amend certain by- laws, including By-Law 4567, with respect to fees charged in relation to Fire Department Specific Response Fees and Indemnification Technology Rates; and That By-Law No. 4603, being a by-law to authorize execution of a Connecting Links Program Contribution Agreement with the Ministry of Transportation; and Therefore be it resolved that these by-laws be enacted and passed, that the Corporate Seal be affixed thereto and that these by-laws be signed by the Mayor and the Clerk.
Moved by Councillor M. Breton, seconded by Councillor G. Fortin
Carried
RESOLUTION #2024-121 That Council move to a Closed Session pursuant to the Municipal Act, Section 239 (2)(b) personal matters about identifiable individuals regarding one (1) formal complaint, Section 239 (2)(d) labour relations regarding employment agreements and compensation and Section 239 (2)(f) advice subject to solicitor/client privilege regarding property.
Moved by Councillor M. Breton, seconded by Councillor A.-M. Leblanc
Carried
RESOLUTION #2024-122 That this Closed Session be adjourned at 7:22 p.m. Page 5 of 5
Moved by Councillor M. Breton, seconded by Councillor B. Newton
Carried
RESOLUTION #2024-123 Council met in Closed Session pursuant to the Municipal Act, Section 239 (2)(b) personal matters about identifiable individuals regarding one (1) formal complaint, Section 239 (2)(d) labour relations regarding employment agreements and compensation and Section 239 (2)(f) advice subject to solicitor/client privilege regarding property, and the following resolution emanated from the meeting: 1. Labour Relations: to accept the Non-Union Compensation Review Report prepared by Gallagher Benefit Services (Canada) Group Inc. and to support the recommended implementations which include a salary implementation policy, job evaluation plan, pay equity and market competitiveness maintenance plan and that the proposed amendments of the Non-Union Municipal Employees Working Conditions and Benefits By-Law be presented for approval at the next meeting. 2. Advice under solicitor/client privilege: to execute an Agreement with the Minister of National Revenue regarding the property known as PCL 6538 Sec CC; LT 2534 PL M255C O'Brien; Town of Kapuskasing, being PIN 65097-0031(LT). 3. Personal matters about an identifiable individual: to engage a third-party investigator regarding a workplace harassment complaint filed on July 29, 2024.
Moved by Councillor A.-M. Leblanc, seconded by Councillor G. Fortin
Carried
RESOLUTION #2024-124 That By-Law No. 4604, 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. Breton, seconded by Councillor B. Newton
Carried
RESOLUTION #2024-125 That this meeting be adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
Moved by Councillor G. Fortin, seconded by Councillor M. Breton
Carried

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