Joint Committees of the Whole and Council

RESOLUTION #2025-137 That the agenda be approved, as amended.

RESOLUTION #2025-138 That Council decline participation in executing an agreement with Service Line Warranties of Canada Inc. to offer the Water and Sewer Warranty Program to residents; and that a communication notice be implemented to educate residents about their own insurance coverage and responsibilities related to service lines.

RESOLUTION #2025-139 That the 2025 Asset Management Plan be adopted as presented on October 20 2025, in accordance to O. Reg. 588/17.

RESOLUTION #2025-140 That Councillor Martin Dinnissen be appointed and David Wilkie, Kapuskasing Economic Development Corporation EDO, be appointed as a staff representative, to the Northeastern Community Network (NeCN) for the remainder of the term of council.

RESOLUTION #2025-141 WHEREAS violence against women continues to be a serious social issue that affects individuals, families, and communities across our nation; and WHEREAS the month of November has been designated as Woman Abuse Prevention Month to raise awareness, promote education, and encourage collective action to end gender-based violence; and WHEREAS November 25th is recognized internationally as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, a day to stand in solidarity with survivors and commit to fostering safe and equitable communities for all; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Town of Kapuskasing hereby proclaims the month of November 2025 as “Woman Abuse Prevention Month”, and November 25th, 2025 as “The International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women”; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Council encourages all residents, organizations, and community partners to participate in activities and initiatives that promote awareness, prevention, and support for those affected by violence.

RESOLUTION #2025-142 WHEREAS Northern Ontario’s economic and social well-being depends on safe, reliable east–west and north–south transportation corridors, particularly Highways 11 and 17, which form the Trans-Canada Highway system across the region; and WHEREAS these highways carry significant volumes of commercial and passenger traffic, yet remain largely two-lane corridors that face frequent closures and safety risks due to weather, congestion, and collision exposure; and WHEREAS the four-laning of Highway 17 and modernization of Highway 11 remain long-standing goals of Northern communities; and WHEREAS the proven “2+1” highway design—alternating passing lanes separated by a continuous median barrier—has demonstrated safety outcomes comparable to full twinning, at substantially lower cost, land, and environmental impact, and can be scaled or converted to four lanes as traffic volumes increase; and WHEREAS the Government of Ontario has announced initial 2+1 pilot projects in Northern Ontario, providing an important opportunity to test and expand this model across other sections of the Trans-Canada network; and WHEREAS modernizing Highways 11 and 17 will improve safety, reduce closures, strengthen supply-chain reliability for mining, forestry, agriculture, energy, and tourism, and enhance national resilience and emergency response capacity; and WHEREAS a coordinated, phased 2+1 build program— prioritizing key Northern sections with high freight volumes and safety concerns—w

RESOLUTION #2025-143 That the minutes of the Joint Committees of the Whole and Council meeting held October 20, 2025 be adopted.

RESOLUTION #2025-144 That By-Law No. 4663 and By-Law No. 4664, being By-Laws to authorize entering into Return for Service Agreements pertaining to health care recruitment and retention family medicine, 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 #2025-145 That By-Law 4665, being a By-Law to amend zoning by-law No. 4198, to rezone the subject lands from First density residential zone (R1) to First density residential zone Exception 4 (R1-4), to permit a detached garage with reduced front and side yard setbacks, be enacted and passed, that the Corporate seal be affixed thereto, and that the By-Law be signed by the Mayor and Clerk.

RESOLUTION #2025-146 That By-Law No. 4666, being a By-Law to authorize entering into a Service Agreement pertaining to Overall Responsibility Operator (ORO) Services of the Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection Systems, 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 #2025-147 That By-Law No. 4667, 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 #2025-148 That this meeting be adjourned at 7:06 p.m.