Atikokan public meetings in 2022
16 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Council
Council will review a recommendation to renew municipal insurance with Westland Insurance Group Ltd. and receive an update on the Town taking over waste management services. The waste management transition is scheduled to begin on January 3, 2023.
- Renewal of 2023 insurance coverage with an estimated $53,714.00 increase
- Town takeover of waste and recycling collection and transfer station operations on January 3, 2023
- Changes to transfer station hours, including Sunday operations from 10 am to 6 pm
- Review of 2022 Capital Reserve requests totaling $1,107,000
Special Council
This special meeting is limited to an in-camera session for the purpose of education or training involving Attorney Allan D. McKitrick. No other business is listed on the agenda.
- In-camera session for education or training with Attorney Allan D. McKitrick
Regular Council
The Council will consider several by-laws to appoint members to the Committee of Adjustment, Fence Viewers, Property Standards, and Planning Advisory committees. The meeting also includes discussions regarding a vehicle exhaust extraction system for the Fire Hall and a metal roof installation for the Pioneer Centre.
- Appointment of committee members for Adjustment, Fence Viewers, Property Standards, and Planning Advisory
- Purchase of a vehicle exhaust extraction system for the Fire Hall
- Payment to Sunset Dynasty for the Pioneer Centre metal roof installation
- Agreement with Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry for Northwest Orthophoto Project satellite imagery
- LAS Natural Gas Program reserve fund rebate of $884.22
Committee-of-the-Whole
The Committee-of-the-Whole is reviewing potential changes to the Procedure By-Law, including meeting frequency and electronic participation. Members are also discussing joining a WSIB health and safety program and adjusting the 2023 council travel budget.
- WSIB Health and Safety Excellence Program participation costing $4,200 plus HST
- Proposed $15,878.00 potential WSIB rebate for completing program topics
- Proposed changes to Procedure By-Law regarding meeting times and frequency
- Proposal to replace 'Silent Prayer' with 'Moment of Reflection' on agendas
- Recommendation to increase the 2023 Council Travel and Seminars-Conferences budget
Regular Council
The 40th Council will review proposed committee structures and appoint acting mayors and signing officers. The meeting also addresses correspondence regarding Rainy Lake First Nations flooding claims.
- Proposed adoption of new Committee Structure
- Proposed appointment of Acting Mayor and signing officers
- Appointment of a community representative to the Atikokan Police Services Board
- Report on the acquisition of waste management equipment from the current contractor
- Correspondence regarding Naicatchewenin First Nation flooding claims
Committee-of-the-Whole
The Committee-of-the-Whole is reviewing a proposal to reduce the number of standing committees to increase transparency. Council will also consider by-laws to appoint an acting mayor and new signing officers.
- Proposal to eliminate Community Services, Finance, Fire & Property, and Public Works committees
- By-Law No. 45-22 to appoint an Acting Mayor for various terms through 2026
- By-Law No. 46-22 to appoint new signing officers and repeal By-Law No. 185
- Update on the 2023 Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund showing a $13,200 reduction in funding
- Delegation from Bud Dickson regarding the Agnico Eagle Hammond Reef Gold Project
Inaugural Meeting of Council
The meeting serves as the first session for the 40th Council. The agenda consists of ceremonial items including a swearing-in ceremony and an inaugural address by Mayor Rob Ferguson.
- Swearing In Ceremony
- Inaugural Address by Mayor Rob Ferguson
- Review of Code of Conduct
Regular Council
The Council will consider several by-laws following reports from the Committee-of-the-Whole. Key items include an agreement for a Council Chambers AV retrofit, setting Mayor and Council remuneration, and an agreement with Bell Canada for Next Generation 911 services.
- By-Law No. 42-22: Council Chambers AV retrofit agreement with evolutionAV
- By-Law No. 43-22: Remuneration for Mayor and Council
- By-Law No. 44-22: Next Generation 911 agreement with Bell Canada
Committee-of-the-Whole
The Committee-of-the-Whole will discuss various administrative, financial, and public works reports. Topics include Council remuneration, the Council Chambers retrofit, and Next Generation 911.
- Council Chambers Retrofit agreement evolution
- Council Remuneration discussion
- Next Generation 911 report
- Atikokan Metis Council request
Special Council
The Special Council meeting is scheduled for November 3, 2022. The primary item on the agenda is an in-camera session regarding labour relations or employee negotiations for Waste Management.
- In-camera session: Labour relations or employee negotiations regarding Waste Management
Regular Council
The Atikokan Council will review several Committee-of-the-Whole reports and municipal agreements. Key items include a proposed property sale and new agreements with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and Quetico Adventuring & Sports.
- Proposed sale of property at 324 O'Brien Street
- By-Law No. 40-22: Agreement with Federation of Canadian Municipalities
- By-Law No. 41-22: Agreement with Quetico Adventuring & Sports
- By-Law No. 39-22: Amendment to Council proceedings
- Review of various committee minutes including Library and Cemetery Board
Committee-of-the-Whole
The Committee-of-the-Whole will discuss various administrative, financial, and departmental reports. Topics include asset management funding, the OPP annual billing statement, and a marketing contribution request from Sunset Country.
- Amend By-Law 14-19 regarding Council proceedings
- Federation of Canadian Municipalities Asset Management Funding
- OPP Annual Billing Statement
- Sunset Country Annual Per Capita Marketing Contribution Request
- In-camera discussions regarding Waste Management labour relations and CAO evaluation
Committee-of-the-Whole
The Committee-of-the-Whole will review reports from various municipal departments including Finance, Public Works, and Community Services. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding the Quetico Adventuring & Sports Agreement and an in-camera session concerning waste management negotiations.
- Delegation by PSD Citywide Inc. representatives
- Quetico Adventuring & Sports Agreement discussion
- In-camera session regarding waste management negotiations
Regular Council
The Council will review reports from various departments including Finance, Public Works, and Community Services. The meeting includes discussions on the Welcome Sign Project and the disposition of properties at 312 Main Street West and 324 O'Brien Street.
- Welcome Sign Project report
- By-Law No. 38-22: Appoint Joint Compliance Audit Committee
- In-camera discussion: Disposition of property at 312 Main Street West
- In-camera discussion: Disposition of property at 324 O'Brien Street
- Review of Atikokan Police Services Board minutes
Committee-of-the-Whole
The Committee-of-the-Whole will review reports from various departments including Finance, Public Works, and Community Services. The agenda includes discussions on a CAO evaluation and a museum renaming proposal.
- CAO Evaluation report
- Welcome Sign Project discussion
- Museum renaming proposal
- Joint Compliance Audit Committee report on Municipal Elections
Regular Council
The Council will review reports from various departments including Finance, Public Works, and Community Services. Discussions include an asset management plan, a zoning amendment appeal, and several property-related by-laws.
- Zoning Amendment By-Law #29-22 appeal
- By-Law No. 37-22: Agreement of Purchase and Sale for 704 MacKenzie Avenue East
- By-Law No. 35-22: Lease Agreement for Bass Classic Industrial Mall
- By-Law No. 36-22: Amendment to Cemetery Fees
- Asset Management Plan and computer purchase