The Kapuskasing Record

Joint Committees of the Whole and Council

March 24, 2025

Who was there

Present (4): M. Breton, M. Dinnissen, 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 (8 motions)

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

RESOLUTION #2025-30 That the agenda be approved as circulated.
Moved by Councillor B. Newton, seconded by Councillor A.-M. Leblanc
Carried
RESOLUTION #2025-31 That the minutes of the Joint Committees of the Whole and Council meeting held March 10, 2025 be approved.
Moved by Councillor M. Dinnissen, seconded by Councillor B. Newton
Carried
RESOLUTION #2025-32 That the following recommendations be approved: 1. to deny the request from Animal Rescue Kapuskasing for a $5,000 donation as it is contrary to Policy D-1, and to proceed with the standard $2,500 donation as described in the said policy; 2. to support the resolution circulated by the Town of Parry Sound regarding the executive orders to impose tariffs on imports from Canada by United States President, Donald Trump, by means of a letter from Council and to circulate its support to the Office of the Prime Minister, the Office of the Premier of Ontario, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, and the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities; 3. that the week of June 8 to 14, 2025 be declared as "La Semaine Francophone" in and for the Town of Kapuskasing, and that the Festival de la St-Jean be confirmed as an event of municipal significance to meet the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario Special Occasions Permit requirements, and that the municipality support the event by means of providing and installing security fencing around the perimeter of the marquee as an in-kind contribution in the parking lot located on Mundy Avenue and finally to assist with public noticing under the temporary by-law use by-law (No. 4537) allowing the event to be held on the said property. 4. to deny the request from the Remi Ski Club for a financial contribution as it is contrary to Policy D-1. 5. that Council recognizes t
Moved by Councillor B. Newton, seconded by Councillor M. Dinnissen
Carried
RESOLUTION #2025-33 That Council move to a Closed Session pursuant to Section 239 (2)(c) of the Municipal Act to consider one (1) matter regarding proposed acquisition of land by the municipality for economic development purposes.
Moved by Councillor B. Newton, seconded by Councillor A.-M. Leblanc
Carried
RESOLUTION #2025-34 That this Closed Session be adjourned at 7:47 p.m.
Moved by Councillor M. Breton, seconded by Councillor B. Newton
Carried
RESOLUTION #2025-35 Council met in Closed Session pursuant to Section 239 (2)(c) of the Municipal Act to consider one (1) matter regarding proposed acquisition of land by the municipality for economic development purposes, and the following resolution emanated from the meeting: 1. that staff be directed to work on a full analysis regarding land availability for economic development purposes.
Moved by Councillor A.-M. Leblanc, seconded by Councillor M. Dinnissen
Carried
RESOLUTION #2025-36 That By-Law No. 4628, 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 #2025-37 That this meeting be adjourned at 7:49 p.m.
Moved by Councillor M. Dinnissen, seconded by Councillor M. Breton
Carried

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