Atikokan public meetings in 2021
49 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Council
This is a special council meeting with a short agenda covering three finance items: reserves, insurance renewal, and a payment to Warburton Holdings. Each item is listed as a resolution, indicating the council will likely vote on them. The meeting is procedural and focused on financial matters.
- Reserves resolution
- Insurance renewal resolution
- Warburton Holdings payment resolution
Regular Council
The Town of Atikokan Council is meeting to consider several resolutions, including a salary administration policy for non-unionized staff, a lease extension with Rexall/Pharma Plus, a property purchase agreement for 104-108 Main Street, and cemetery fee amendments. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval, correspondence, and committee reports. Most items are presented for decision via resolutions.
- By-Law No. 40-21 - Salary Administration Policy for Non-Unionized Staff
- By-Law No. 41-21 - Lease Extension Agreement with Rexall/Pharma Plus Pharmacies Ltd.
- By-Law No. 42-21 - Agreement of Purchase & Sale for 104-108 Main Street
- By-Law No. 39-21 - Amend Fees By-Law No. 16-12 Schedule 'B' Cemetery
- Senior's Snowplow Service report
Committee-of-the-Whole
The Committee-of-the-Whole will hear a delegation from Tourism Atikokan and review reports from several departments, including a proposal for alternate voting in the 2022 election and a non-union salary administration policy. The meeting also includes minutes from previous committee meetings and other routine business.
- Delegation from Tourism Atikokan
- 2022 Election - Alternate Voting discussion
- Non-Union Salary Administration Policy
- Meeting minutes from November 30, 2021 (Finance)
- Meeting minutes from November 16, 2021 (Public Works)
Administration & Employee Relations
The Administration & Employee Relations Committee is meeting to review draft policies, including a Progressive Discipline Policy and a Salary Administration Policy, and to discuss alternative voting methods for the 2022 election. The agenda also includes a department update and financials for the period ending October 31, 2021.
- Review of Progressive Discipline Policy
- Discussion of 2022 Election alternate voting methods
- Review of Salary Administration Policy
- Financial report for period ending October 31, 2021
Regular Council
The Town of Atikokan Council is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes, hear a delegation from the Our Hearts at Home Cardiovascular Campaign, and receive reports from departments and committees. Key decisions include selling two properties, and the meeting includes an in-camera session for the CAO evaluation.
- Sell property - Roll No. 5901 000 008 13100 0000
- Sell property - 704 MacKenzie Avenue West
- Delegation: Our Hearts at Home Cardiovascular Campaign
- Integrity Commissioner Report
- In-camera: CAO evaluation
Committee-of-the-Whole
The Town of Atikokan Committee-of-the-Whole is meeting to receive reports from its integrity commissioner and various departments, including public works, finance, and community services. The committee will also discuss potential land acquisitions or dispositions in closed session. The agenda is largely procedural, with most items being routine reports.
- Integrity Commissioner report by Ronald Bourret
- Public Works report on guardrails
- Community Services meeting minutes from November 2, 2021
- Closed session on land acquisition/disposition for Roll No. 5901 000 008 13100 0000
- Closed session on land acquisition/disposition for 704 MacKenzie Avenue West
Regular Council
This is a regular council meeting with mostly routine items: approving minutes, receiving committee reports, and correspondence. The most substantive action is a resolution to sell a portion of property (MLX 867 PT PCL 1560). The agenda also includes a notice of an Integrity Commissioner report.
- Resolution to sell property (portion of MLX 867 PT PCL 1560)
- Minutes from various committees (Administration, Finance, Public Works, Fire, Community Services)
- Notice of Integrity Commissioner report
- Correspondence from Fred Hahn, President of CUPE Ontario
- Reports from municipal boards (Police, Library, Museum, Cemetery, Hospital)
Committee-of-the-Whole
This is a routine Committee-of-the-Whole meeting where members will receive and review minutes from several standing committees (Administration, Finance, Public Works, Fire & Property, Community Services) and discuss economic development. No specific action items, contracts, or public hearings are listed on the agenda, making it largely procedural.
- Review of Administration & Employee Relations minutes (Oct 26, 2021)
- Review of Finance committee minutes (Oct 26, 2021)
- Review of Public Works, Airport, Waste Management minutes (Oct 21, 2021)
- Review of Fire & Property minutes (Oct 27, 2021)
- Economic Development discussion led by Ferguson
Administration & Employee Relations
The Administration & Employee Relations Committee is meeting to review its annual policy review procedure, evaluate the Chief Administrative Officer, discuss outstanding draft policies, and receive a department update. They will also review financials for the period ending September 30, 2021. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.
- Annual Policy Review Procedure
- CAO Evaluation
- Outstanding Draft Policies
- Department Update
- Financials for period ending September 30, 2021
Regular Council
The Town of Atikokan Council is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes from previous meetings, receive departmental and committee reports, and discuss correspondence. Key items include a request for proposals for Mercury Avenue culvert and OSIM inspections, and an in-camera session on the disposition of a property parcel.
- Mercury Avenue Culvert & OSIM Inspections RFP
- In-camera: Disposition of property - Portion of MLX 867 PT PCL 1560
- Louis Riel Day Request
- Reports from Police Services Board, Library, Museum, Cemetery Board, Hospital Board, and Economic Development Corporation
Special Council
This is a short special council meeting with one substantive item: a finance department request to hire a bookkeeper, which council will decide on via resolution. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, disclosure of interests, adjournment).
- Hire bookkeeper (finance item, resolution)
Committee-of-the-Whole
The Town of Atikokan's Committee-of-the-Whole is meeting to receive reports from administration, finance, public works, fire, and community services. Key items include OPP costs, a storm sewer replacement, and a culvert replacement with inspections RFP. The meeting also includes an in-camera session about a bookkeeper position.
- OPP costs report
- Storm sewer replacement
- Mercury Avenue culvert replacement and OSIM inspections RFP
- In-camera discussion of identifiable individual for bookkeeper position
Regular Council
At its October 12, 2021 meeting, Atikokan Council approved the sale of two town-owned properties on Croome Street, appointed a weed inspector, and granted a 90-day extension for a Main Street property sale. The agenda was largely routine, including adoption of previous minutes and receipt of committee reports.
- Approved sale of 90 Croome Street to Dianne Poirier for $5,000 plus fees
- Approved sale of 94 Croome Street to Andrea Poirier-Cornell for $15,000 plus fees
- Appointed Tyler Dziarmaga as municipal weed inspector via By-Law 38-21
- Granted Canadian Commercial (Acquisitions) Inc. 90-day extension to complete sale of 104-108 Main Street
- Adopted minutes from Court of Revision, Council, In-Camera, and Committee-of-the-Whole meetings
Committee-of-the-Whole
The Town of Atikokan's Committee-of-the-Whole is meeting to receive reports from administration, finance, public works, fire, and community services. Notable items include appointing a weed inspector and discussing a sewer lawsuit in a closed session. The agenda is largely routine, with most items being reports and minutes.
- Appoint Weed Inspector for the Municipality
- In-camera discussion on sewer lawsuit under solicitor-client privilege
- Meeting minutes from September 21 and September 29, 2021
Regular Council
The Town of Atikokan Council is meeting to approve several agreements, including automotive materials stewardship, fire rescue volunteers, and Berg Chilling Systems, along with routine minutes and reports. The agenda also includes a community safety plan and in-camera items on land and labour.
- By-Law No. 35-21: Automotive Materials Stewardship agreement
- By-Law No. 36-21: Atikokan Fire Rescue Volunteers agreement
- By-Law No. 37-21: Berg Chilling Systems agreement
- Community Safety and Well-Being Plan for Rainy River District
- In-camera: land at 133 West Street and By-Law Enforcement Officer position
Committee-of-the-Whole
The Town of Atikokan's Committee-of-the-Whole is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several items, including a volunteer firefighter agreement, a contract extension for Berg Chilling, and the disposition of property at 324 O'Brien St. The agenda also includes routine reports from various departments and an in-camera session for the property matter.
- Volunteer Firefighter Agreement
- Berg Chilling Contract Extension
- Disposition of property - 324 O'Brien St.
- LFRC Restaurant
- Meeting minutes from September 14 and 16, 2021
Regular Council
The Town of Atikokan Council is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes, receive department reports, and consider two zoning by-law amendments. The meeting includes reports from various departments and committees, as well as correspondence and other business.
- By-Law No. 33-21: Amend Comprehensive Zoning By-Law No. 15-10 - Highland Park
- By-Law No. 34-21: Amend Comprehensive Zoning By-Law No. 15-10 - 227 Marks Street
- Hire Public Works Labourer - resolution
- Franco-Ontarian Day - September 25 - resolution
- Letter from Jane Neil
Committee-of-the-Whole
The Town of Atikokan's Committee-of-the-Whole is meeting to receive reports from several departments, including a zoning amendment for 227 Marks Street and the wind-up of a provincial waste program. The committee will also consider a request for a Franco-Ontarian flag and hold closed sessions on personnel, negotiations, and property matters.
- Zoning amendment for 227 Marks Street
- Wind-up of the Stewardship Ontario MHSW Program
- Franco-Ontarian Flag Request
- In-camera: negotiations for Rexall Agreement
- In-camera: property at 108 Burns Street and 90 & 94 Croome Street
Regular Council
The Town of Atikokan Council is meeting to approve the agenda, minutes, and reports from various departments and committees. Key items include zoning amendment applications for properties on Marks Street and Highland Park, a failed tax sale, and several by-laws for agreements. The meeting also includes in-camera sessions on land disposition and employee negotiations.
- 227 Marks Street zoning amendment application
- 104, 106, 108 Highland Park zoning amendment application
- Failed tax sale report
- By-Law No. 31-21 LFRC Food & Beverage Service agreement
- By-Law No. 32-21 ICIP COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream agreement
Special Council
The Town of Atikokan's Special Council meeting on August 3, 2021, will consider several financial bylaws, including debentures, establishing the tax ratio, and adopting estimates, as well as an Ontario Regulation 284/09 budget matter. The council will also discuss a request for proposals for food and beverage services at the LFRC. The meeting is held via Zoom.
- By-Law No. 28-21 - Debentures
- By-Law No. 29-21 - Establish Tax Ratio
- By-Law No. 30-21 - Adopt Estimates
- Ontario Regulation 284/09 - Budget Matters
- LFRC Food & Beverage Service RFP
Administration & Employee Relations
The Administration & Employee Relations Committee is meeting to handle routine procedural items and then move into a closed (in-camera) session to discuss a labour relations matter, specifically a union grievance. No decisions or discussions on other topics are listed on the agenda.
- In-camera discussion of a union grievance under labour relations
Regular Council
This is the regular council meeting for July 12, 2021, held via Zoom. Council will receive reports from departments and committees, including a budget update from Finance and a request to merge 110 and 112 Sykes Street from Fire & Property. The agenda is largely routine, with approvals of minutes and correspondence, plus updates from various boards and associations.
- Request to merge 110 & 112 Sykes Street
- Budget update from Finance
- Community Transportation Grant Extension correspondence
- Approval of June 28, 2021 meeting minutes
- In-camera meeting minutes from June 28, 2021
Regular Council
The Town of Atikokan Council is meeting to approve the agenda, minutes, and several financial and operational items, including a debenture by-law and a CCTV inspection agreement with Wessuc Inc. They will also receive reports from departments and committees, and hold an in-camera session for the CAO's performance evaluation.
- By-Law No. 26-21 - Debentures
- By-Law No. 27-21 - CCTV inspection agreement Wessuc Inc.
- Benefit renewal
- LFRC stair lift budget approval
- Exotic Animal/Livestock By-Law
Committee-of-the-Whole
The Town of Atikokan's Committee-of-the-Whole is meeting to discuss routine reports from several departments, including a semi-annual CAO evaluation, a budget update, and a request from the Atikokan Fix-it Club. The committee will also consider approving a stair lift budget for the LFRC and will hold an in-camera session to discuss potential land acquisitions or dispositions for properties behind 155 Pine Crescent and at 108 Burns Street.
- CAO Evaluation (Semi-Annual)
- Budget update
- Atikokan Fix-it Club request
- LFRC stair lift budget approval
- In-camera: land behind 155 Pine Crescent and 108 Burns Street
Administration & Employee Relations
The Administration & Employee Relations Committee is meeting to handle routine procedural items and then move into a closed (in-camera) session to discuss a labour relations matter, specifically a union grievance. No other substantive items are on the agenda.
- In-camera discussion of a union grievance under labour relations
Regular Council
This is the regular council meeting agenda for June 14, 2021, with routine items like approving minutes and receiving committee reports. Notable actions include a resolution to declare part of a property surplus, a purchase for a search and rescue trailer, and pavement patching.
- Declare part of Roll 5901 000 002 018 01 surplus property
- Search and Rescue Trailer purchase
- Pavement patching
- Approval of minutes from May 25, May 27, May 31, and June 7 meetings
Committee-of-the-Whole
The Town of Atikokan's Committee-of-the-Whole is meeting to receive reports and discuss routine municipal business, including a budget update, pavement patching, and Rainy Lake flooding claims. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.
- Budget update
- Pavement patching
- Rainy Lake flooding claims
- Search and Rescue trailer
- Surplus property
Special Council
This special council meeting is primarily a single-item agenda: a presentation from the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO). The council will hear the presentation and then adjourn. No decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.
- NWMO (Nuclear Waste Management Organization) presentation
Special Council
This is a special council meeting with a single substantive agenda item: a finance report on the 2021 budget. The meeting is otherwise procedural, including call to order, disclosure of interests, and adjournment.
- Discussion of 2021 budget
Regular Council
The Town of Atikokan Council is meeting to approve minutes, consider several by-laws including an Infection Prevention Policy and accessibility policies, and discuss various departmental reports. They will also decide on awarding a contract for CCTV inspections, a golf course aerator purchase, and a tenancy request for the Industrial Mall. The meeting includes a proclamation of June as Pride Month.
- By-Law No. 23-21 - Infection Prevention Policy
- By-Law No. 24-21 - Integrated Accessibility Standards Policy
- By-Law No. 25-21 - Accessible Customer Service Policy
- Award contract - CCTV inspections
- Golf Course Aerator Purchase
Committee-of-the-Whole
The Atikokan Committee-of-the-Whole is meeting to discuss a delegation on food waste diversion, along with reports from several departments. Items include accessibility policies, a Pride Month request, a CCTV contract, paving, and a golf course aerator purchase. The meeting is largely procedural, with most items being reports or updates.
- Delegation: FoodCycler food waste diversion
- Accessibility Policies
- Pride Month Request
- 2021 CCTV Contract
- 2021 Paving
Administration & Employee Relations
The Administration and Employee Relations Committee reviewed two revised accessibility policies and discussed a request to proclaim June as Pride Month. The committee also went in-camera to address a labour relations grievance. The accessibility policies will be forwarded to the next Committee-of-the-Whole meeting.
- Reviewed revised Accessible Customer Service Policy
- Reviewed revised Integrated Accessibility Standards Policy
- Discussed Pride Month proclamation and flag raising, supported by Thunder Pride Association
- Went in-camera for labour relations Step 2 grievance meeting
Regular Council
The Town of Atikokan Council is meeting to hear a delegation from Matt Galbraith regarding provincial lockdown measures, and to consider several resolutions including lease agreements and a public works labourer hire. The agenda includes routine approvals of minutes and reports from various departments and committees.
- Delegation by Matt Galbraith on State of Emergency lockdown measures
- By-Law No. 21-21 - Lease Agreement LH North
- By-Law No. 22-21 - Agreement LH North - Pump Station Improvements
- Hire Public Works Labourer
- Atikokan Generating Station Resolution of Support
Special Council
This special council meeting is largely procedural, with the main item being a closed-door session to receive legal advice regarding a sewer lawsuit and director's orders. The meeting is expected to adjourn after the in-camera discussion.
- Closed session for solicitor-client privileged advice on sewer lawsuit and director's orders
Committee-of-the-Whole
The Town of Atikokan's Committee-of-the-Whole is meeting to discuss reports from various departments, including a lease agreement for the Industrial Mall and a draft lease agreement for community services. They will also consider a resolution of support for the Atikokan Generating Station and other business items. The meeting is held via Zoom.
- Industrial Mall Lease Agreement - LH North
- First Round Draft Lease Agreement
- Atikokan Generating Station Resolution of Support (draft)
- Bears (Fire & Property report)
- RRDMA General Meeting
Regular Council
The Town of Atikokan Council is meeting virtually to consider routine administrative items, including approval of the agenda, minutes from previous meetings, and several committee reports. Key decisions include a proposed 2021 Public Works budget approval and a resolution to hire a bookkeeper, which follows an in-camera discussion about an identifiable individual. The agenda also includes updates on police governance under the Community Safety & Policing Act and a consultation on a municipal code of conduct.
- 2021 Public Works Budget Approval - res
- Hire Bookkeeper - res (following in-camera discussion)
- Community Safety & Policing Act - Future OPP Governance Meeting update
- AMO Policy Update - Municipal Code of Conduct Consultation Launched
- FCM Budget 2021: Significant news for rural communities
Committee-of-the-Whole
The Town of Atikokan's Committee-of-the-Whole is meeting to discuss and potentially approve the 2021 budget, review financials, and consider a draft food and beverage service agreement. The agenda also includes a presentation on welcoming new immigrants and discussion of a federal building program.
- 2021 Budget Approval
- First Round Draft Food and Beverage Service Agreement
- Financials for period ending March 31, 2021
- Green and Inclusive Community Buildings Program
- Delegation: Dr. Kathy Sanderson on welcoming new immigrants
Regular Council
The Town of Atikokan Council is meeting to consider routine administrative matters, including approving minutes and receiving department reports. Key decisions include awarding a contract for sewage pump station improvements and selling a property on Main Street. The agenda also includes a by-law for a fire safety grant agreement.
- Award Sewage Pump Station WWFCP Improvements Contract No. 2021-01
- By-Law No. 20-21 - Agreement Office of the Fire Marshal (Fire Safety Grant)
- Sell property - 104-108 Main Street
- 2021 Asphalt Patching
- Atikokan Police Services Board meeting minutes (draft)
Committee-of-the-Whole
The Town of Atikokan's Committee-of-the-Whole is meeting virtually to receive reports from various departments. Key items include a 2021 asphalt patching project, a tender for a small pump station, a fire safety grant agreement, and a proposed property disposition. The meeting also includes routine administrative items and an in-camera session.
- 2021 Asphalt Patching project
- Small Pump Station Tender
- Fire Safety Grant Transfer Payment Agreement
- Disposition of property at 104-108 Main Street (in-camera)
Administration & Employee Relations
The Administration & Employee Relations Committee met virtually and immediately moved into a closed (in-camera) session to discuss labour relations and employee negotiations, including union grievances. No public decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and confidential.
- Closed session authorized for labour relations or employee negotiations
- Discussion of union grievance(s) with CUPE representatives present
- Meeting held via Zoom; Councillor Johnson absent
Regular Council
The Town of Atikokan Council is meeting to hear the annual drinking water report, receive departmental and committee updates, and consider several by-laws, including agreements related to the airport, an after-school program, and a property merger. The agenda also includes a closed session to discuss the disposition of property at 104-108 Main Street.
- Annual Drinking Water Report 2020 presentation by Jason Leblanc, Northern Waterworks
- By-Law No. 17-21 - Agreement MNRF (Airport)
- By-Law No. 18-21 - Agreement Minister of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries (After School Program)
- By-Law No. 19-21 - Merger Agreement 121 & 123 Alder Avenue
- In-camera item: Disposition of property - 104-108 Main Street
Committee-of-the-Whole
The Town of Atikokan's Committee-of-the-Whole is meeting via Zoom to receive a delegation from Agnico Eagle on the Hammond Reef Gold Project, review committee reports, and discuss routine administrative items. The agenda includes reports on administration, finance, public works, fire services, and community services, with several items for discussion or decision.
- Delegation: Agnico Eagle Hammond Reef Gold Project update
- 2020 Remuneration and Expenses report
- Annual Drinking Water Report 2020
- MNRF Agreement - Airport
- Fire Safety Grant
Regular Council
The Town of Atikokan Council is meeting to approve several by-laws, including appointments of integrity commissioners and closed meeting investigators, and agreements for infrastructure funding. They will also consider property mergers and a payment from reserves. The agenda includes routine approvals of minutes and reports from various departments and committees.
- By-Laws 08-21 to 13-21 appointing integrity commissioners and closed meeting investigators (Darrell Matson, Rosalie Evans, Ron Bourret)
- By-Law 14-21: Agreement with Minister of Infrastructure for ICIP Green Stream
- By-Law 15-21 and 16-21: Merger agreements for 131 & 133 Larson Street and 131 & 133 Burns Street
- Remove 230 Abbott Street from surplus property list
- 108 Burns Street payment from reserves
Committee-of-the-Whole
The Town of Atikokan's Committee-of-the-Whole is meeting to discuss routine reports and several property-related items, including requests to merge lots on Larson and Burns Streets, surplus property on Abbott Road, and a payment from reserves for a demolition. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.
- Request to merge 131 & 133 Larson Street
- Request to merge 131 & 133 Burns Street
- Surplus property on Abbott Road
- Payment from reserves for 108 Burns St. demolition
- In-camera discussion on disposition of 125 Burns Street
Regular Council
The Town of Atikokan Council is meeting virtually to approve the agenda, minutes, and several financial and operational items, including an interim tax levy by-law and payment of outstanding invoices. They will also discuss public works vehicle purchases and receive reports from various departments and committees.
- By-Law No. 08-21 - Interim Tax Levy
- Pay Outstanding Invoice
- Public Works Vehicles Purchase
- Atikokan Police Services Board meeting minutes (draft)
- Atikokan Public Library meeting minutes (draft)
Committee-of-the-Whole
The Town of Atikokan's Committee-of-the-Whole is meeting to receive reports from administration, finance, public works, fire, and community services. Key items include the 2021 interim tax levy, an outstanding invoice, a resolution for public works vehicles, and an in-camera discussion on the disposition of property at 129 Burns St.
- 2021 Interim Tax Levy
- Outstanding Invoice
- Public Works Vehicles Resolution Required
- Disposition of property - 129 Burns St. (in-camera)
Regular Council
Atikokan Council is meeting to consider several by-laws, including establishing water and sewer rates, temporary borrowing, and an agreement with the Ministry of Transportation for provincial gas tax funds. They will also review department reports and consider agreements for cleaning municipal buildings. The meeting includes routine approvals of minutes and correspondence.
- By-Law No. 02-21 - Establish Water & Sewer Rates
- By-Law No. 03-21 - Temporary Borrowing
- By-Law No. 04-21 - Agreement with Minister of Transportation for Provincial Gas Tax
- Purchase of heat pump (Dryotron unit) for swimming pool
- By-Laws 05-21, 06-21, 07-21 - Cleaning agreements for municipal office, medical clinic, and library
Committee-of-the-Whole
The Committee-of-the-Whole is meeting to receive department updates and discuss several financial and operational items, including water and sewer rates, temporary borrowing, and a heat pump for the swimming pool. The agenda is largely routine, with no major decisions listed.
- Water & Sewer Rates discussion
- Temporary Borrowing discussion
- 2020-21 Gas Tax Program update
- Heat Pump - Swimming Pool item
- Janitorial Services for Municipal Office & Medical Building
Regular Council
This is a regular council meeting with routine procedural items: approving the agenda, minutes from the previous meeting, and receiving reports from departments and committees. No major decisions or public hearings are listed.
- Approval of agenda and minutes from December 14, 2020
- Reports from Administration, Finance, Public Works, Fire, Community Services
- Updates from Atikokan Police Services Board, Library, Museum, Cemetery Board, Hospital Board
- Correspondence from provincial ministries on poverty reduction and long-term energy plans
- In-camera session scheduled