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 (9 motions)
9 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
RESOLUTION #2024-139 That the agenda be approved as circulated.
Moved by Councillor G. Fortin, seconded by Councillor M. Dinnissen
Carried
RESOLUTION #2024-140 That the minutes of the Joint Committees of the Whole and Council meeting held September 9, 2024 be approved.
Moved by Councillor K. Munnoch, seconded by Councillor A.-M. Leblanc
Carried
RESOLUTION #2024-141 That the following recommendations from Committees of the Whole held September 9, 2024 be approved as follows: 1. that October 1 to 7, 2024 be proclaimed as Breastfeeding Week in and for the Town of Kapuskasing. The flag raising was held on October 1, 2024 in front of the Civic Centre in an effort to raise awareness, and 2. to provide a letter of support to the Cochrane District Services Board for a Skill Development Fund Submission under Access to Development and Vocational Assistance through Networked Collaborations and Education.
Moved by Councillor B. Newton, seconded by Councillor G. Fortin
Carried
RESOLUTION #2024-142 That the Joint Committees of the Whole and Council meeting dates for the year 2025 be approved and scheduled as presented.
Moved by Councillor K. Munnoch, seconded by Councillor M. Dinnissen
Carried
RESOLUTION #2024-143 WHEREAS Hope Air is a charity that arranges free flights and accommodations for low-income Canadians, and specifically Northern Ontario, who require medical care in locations far from their homes; WHEREAS access to medical services is a fundamental right, and many individuals living in remote or rural areas face significant barriers to receiving specialized care due to the high costs of travel; WHEREAS Hope Air has been instrumental in reducing these barriers, providing lifesaving support to Ontarians by ensuring financial constraints do not prevent individuals from accessing essential medical treatments; WHEREAS provincial government funding is crucial to sustain and expand the availability of such vital services for residents, particularly in under-served rural and remote areas; WHEREAS Kapuskasing Council recognizes the vital role that Hope Air plays in supporting the health and well-being of Northern Ontario residents in need of long distance medical travel; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Kapuskasing Council formally supports the efforts of Hope Air; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Kapuskasing Council urges the Ministry of Health to consider and respond to Hope Air's request to provide dedicated funding to Hope Air to ensure the continuation of medical travel services for low-income and vulnerable individuals in the province; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be forwarded to all affected municipalities, specifically, in Northern Ontario, FONO
Moved by Councillor A.-M. Leblanc, seconded by Councillor K. Munnoch
Carried
RESOLUTION #2024-144 That Council move to a Closed Session pursuant to Section 239 (2)(a) and (2)(b) to inform Council of one (1) matter that deals with the security of municipal property and personal matters about identifiable individuals involving the municipality's risk management.
Moved by Councillor A.-M. Leblanc, seconded by Councillor G. Fortin
Carried
RESOLUTION #2024-145 That this Closed Session be adjourned at 9:24 p.m.
Moved by Councillor B. Newton, seconded by Councillor K. Munnoch
Carried
RESOLUTION #2024-146 That By-Law No. 4607, 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 A.-M. Leblanc
Carried
RESOLUTION #2024-147 That this meeting be adjourned at 9:25 p.m.
Moved by Councillor M. Dinnissen, seconded by Councillor B. Newton