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 (7 motions)
7 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
RESOLUTION #2024-157 That the agenda be approved as circulated
Moved by Councillor G. Fortin, seconded by Councillor M. Dinnissen
Carried
RESOLUTION #2024-158 That the minutes of the Joint Committees of the Whole and Council meeting held October 21, 2024 be approved, as amended.
Moved by Councillor K. Munnoch, seconded by Councillor B. Newton
Carried
RESOLUTION #2024-159 That the recommendations from Committees of the Whole held October 21, 2024 be approved as follows: 1. to approve Policy D5 - Disposal of Surplus Assets and Procedure, as amended.
Moved by Councillor A.-M. Leblanc, seconded by Councillor B. Newton
Carried
RESOLUTION #2024-160 WHEREAS Violence continues to be the greatest gender inequality rights issue for women, girls and gender-diverse individuals; and WHEREAS Femicide rates are on the rise in Ontario, with over 40 femicides since November 2022; and WHEREAS Our community is committed to ending femicide and all forms of gender-based violence; and WHEREAS Indigenous, Black, South Asian and South East Asian women and girls continue to experience high rates of violence, including femicide; and WHEREAS Last year in Ontario, on average every 8 days a woman or child was killed by a man known to them; and WHEREAS This month and throughout the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, we acknowledge our community’s support of the Wrapped in Courage campaign and commitment to ending gender-based violence; and WHEREAS On November 1st, a Wrapped in Courage 2024 Campaign flag was raised in recognition that the courage of a woman alone is not enough, it takes an entire community to end gender-based violence; and Now, therefore be it resolved, that Kapuskasing Council proclaims and declares that November shall be known as: “Domestic Violence Prevention Month” and urges all citizens to recognize this month by taking action to support survivors of gender-based violence and becoming part of Ontario-wide efforts to end gender-based violence.
Moved by Councillor G. Fortin, seconded by Councillor M. Dinnissen
Carried
RESOLUTION #2024-161 Whereas, in anticipation of the final approvals for the voluntary merger of the Porcupine Health Unit and the Temiskaming Health Unit, namely the new Board of Health for the Northeastern Health Unit-Conseil de santé de la circonscription sanitaire du Nord-Est; Page 5 of 5 Be it resolved that Councillor Gary Fortin be named as the municipal appointee representing the Town of Kapuskasing to the Board of Health for the Northeastern Health Unit-Conseil de santé de la circonscription sanitaire du Nord-Est effective January 1, 2025 until the end of the current term of Council.
Moved by Councillor A.-M. Leblanc, seconded by Councillor K. Munnoch
Carried
RESOLUTION #2024-162 That By-Law No. 4610, 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 B. Newton
Carried
RESOLUTION #2024-163 That this meeting be adjourned at 7:13 p.m.
Moved by Councillor G. Fortin, seconded by Councillor A.-M. Leblanc