Kapuskasing public meetings in 2024
23 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Council
The Town of Kapuskasing is holding a special council meeting to review and approve the 2023 consolidated financial statements presented by Baker Tilly HKC. The body will also hear a presentation regarding the Solar Flow Through Fund Partnership.
- Approval of 2023 Consolidated Financial Statements
- Presentation from SolarBank regarding the Solar Flow Through Fund Partnership
- Motion to call on the Ontario government to amend the Ontario Building Code
- Approval of By-Law No. 4614 (confirmatory by-law)
- Correspondence regarding the proposed Municipal Accountability Act
Special Council - 09 Dec 2024 - Citizen Recognition Awards
The Special Council will hold a presentation of the 2024 Citizen Recognition Awards followed by a reception for the recipients and guests. The agenda includes routine items such as the playing of O Canada, declaration of interests, approval of the agenda, and adjournment. No policy decisions or votes are listed beyond the ceremony.
- 2024 Citizen Recognition Awards ceremony and reception
- Key to the Town awarded to Gaston Grzela
- Hall of Fame award presented to Stella Arezza
- Special Anniversary Certificate given to Léon and Joanne Dubosq
- Medallion for Community Builders awarded to multiple individuals
Special Council
The Town of Kapuskasing will consider the approval of 2025 municipal fees and the purchase of an asphalt recycler. Council will also review a request to award a Housing Needs Assessment Study to Tim Welch Consulting Inc. and a loan agreement with the Town of Kirkland Lake Solar Inc.
- By-Law No. 4612 to approve 2025 municipal fees
- Purchase of an asphalt recycler in 2025 prior to budget approvals
- Award of Housing Needs Assessment Study RFP to Tim Welch Consulting Inc.
- By-Law No. 4611 for a loan agreement with the Town of Kirkland Lake Solar Inc.
- Ontario financial relief of $376,221 to offset 2025 OPP cost increases
Kapuskasing Public Works Committee
The committee is meeting to receive updates on several municipal projects, including bridge and culvert inspections and the King/Birch/Oak construction program. Members will also discuss sewage disposal at Public Works and the status of the recycling program.
- 2024 Bridge and Culvert Inspection reports for Highway 11 and the Green pedestrian bridge
- King/Birch/Oak project update: King Street watermain/sewer completed; Birch and Oak to start spring 2025
- Discussion on asphalt recycler purchase for 2025 budget
- MTO 2023-5095 highway resurfacing extension to include Clear Lake Road intersection
- Hiring of Daniel Landry as Garbage Labourer
KAPUSKASING-MOONBEAM LANDFILL SITE MANAGEMENT BOARD MEETING
The Kapuskasing-Moonbeam Landfill Site Management Board is meeting to approve tipping fees and employee compensation for 2025. Proposed fee increases are based on a 10-year rolling average of the Consumer Price Index.
- Proposed 2.61% increase to 2025 tipping fees
- Approval of 2025 Employees Salary & Benefits Package
- Proposed 2025 hourly rate for Supervisor/Equipment Operator of $32.00
- Proposed 2025 hourly rate for Temporary Equipment Operator of $31.33
- Proposed 2025 hourly rate for Scale Operator/Attendant of $23.95
Kapuskasing Planning Committee
The Kapuskasing Planning Committee will consider a zoning by‑law amendment to change part of 158 Brunetville Road from the Third Density Residential (R3) zone to the Core Commercial Exception Four (C1‑4) zone, allowing seasonal overnight parking and a one‑time special event. It will also review a request for an easement for a watermain on municipal land, a complaint about engine‑compression (Jake) brakes, a request for an extension at 80 Mitchell Road, and a special collection donation of Pay‑and‑Display proceeds to the food bank. The committee supports the recommendation to approve the zoning amendment and to deny the easement request.
- Rezoning 158 Brunetville Road from R3 to C1‑4 zone for commercial use and seasonal parking
- Denial of easement request for watermain installation along municipal property near Clear Lake Road
- Engine Compression Brakes (Jake Brakes) complaint from a resident on Brunelle Road South
- Request for extension of a matter concerning 80 Mitchell Road
- Special Collection (Pay and Display) donation to the Food Bank
Kapuskasing Protective Services Committee
The Kapuskasing Protective Services Committee will review the minutes from its September 11, 2024 meeting, discuss its strategic plan placeholder, and consider a request to review and proceed to the execution of a tiered response agreement with the Cochrane District Services Board. The committee will recommend moving forward with the agreement that outlines joint fire‑paramedic response to medical emergencies.
- Review and approve minutes of the September 11, 2024 Protective Services Committee meeting
- Strategic plan and work plan presented as a placeholder for future meetings
- Request to review and proceed to execution of a tiered response agreement with Cochrane District Services Board
- Agreement includes commercial general liability insurance of at least $5,000,000 per claim
- Implementation phases for the agreement scheduled for 2025 (March, June‑August, September)
Joint Committees of the Whole and Council
Council and Joint Committees will discuss a proposed loan agreement to refinance $4,814,298.52 for the Town of Kirkland Lake Solar Inc. The meeting also includes reviews of 2025 user fees and a potential housing needs assessment study.
- Proposed loan of $4,814,298.52 to Town of Kirkland Lake Solar Inc. at 4.5% interest
- Request to approve 2025 User Fees, Charges and Rental Rates
- Request to proceed with RFP for a Housing Needs Assessment study
- Resolution to confirm municipal appointment to the new Northeastern Health Unit board
- Motion to approve By-Law No. 4610
Kapuskasing and District Planning Board and Committee of Adjustment
The Kapuskasing and District Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Consent Application 2024‑B2‑24, which proposes to sever the property at 38 Brunelle Road North. The board will also validate the title for 2 Brunelle Road North, review a provincial assistance program, and consider the audited financial statement. Additional items include a notice of new government funding for Ontario imagery and a CBC news article about a Saskatchewan town offering $30,000 incentives.
- Public Hearing for Consent Application 2024‑B2‑24 – severance of 38 Brunelle Road North
- Validation of Title – 2 Brunelle Road North
- Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing annual Assistance to Planning Boards Program
- Audited Financial Statement prepared by Bakertily
- New government funding for Ontario Imagery
Joint Committees of the Whole and Council
Council will discuss the 2025 budget for OPP municipal policing, which includes a projected increase of $431,511 over the previous year. The body will also consider a new policy for the disposal of surplus assets and a resolution supporting the forest industry.
- Estimated 2025 OPP Municipal Policing Costs of $2,486,666
- Proposed Policy D5 - Disposal of Surplus Assets Policy and Procedure
- By-Law No. 4608 to authorize a Production Guarantee for solar systems
- Resolution to support Ontario's Forest Industry in the 2025 Ontario Budget
- Notice of study for a new Rest Centre on Highway 11 near Opasatika/Kapuskasing
KAPUSKASING-MOONBEAM LANDFILL SITE MANAGEMENT BOARD MEETING
The Kapuskasing-Moonbeam Landfill Site Management Board will meet to approve the 2023 audited financial statements and a motion to adopt the 2024 budget. The meeting agenda also includes a presentation by Baker Tilly on the financial reports and a review of an inspection report from the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks.
- Approval of 2023 audited financial statements
- Motion to approve 2024 Kapuskasing-Moonbeam Landfill Site Management Board budget
- Presentation by Baker Tilly on 2023 audited financial statements
- Review of Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks inspection report
- Approval of minutes from May 2, 2024 meeting
Joint Committees of the Whole and Council
The Joint Committees of the Whole and Council will review reports, adopt minutes, and consider several motions. A key decision is the amendment to Purchasing and Procurement Policy (P8) that authorizes a $5,000 credit‑card limit for the Mayor’s municipal travel expenses. Other items include a presentation on Canada’s used nuclear fuel plan, a resolution supporting Hope Air, and the adoption of By‑Law No.4607.
- Amend Purchasing and Procurement Policy (P8) to authorize a $5,000 credit‑card limit for the Mayor’s travel expenses
- Presentation by Nuclear Waste Management Organization on Canada’s plan for used nuclear fuel
- Motion to support Hope Air via a resolution for Ministry of Health funding for medical travel
- Motion to adopt By‑Law No.4607, Confirmatory By‑Law
- Motion to approve the 2025 Joint Committees of the Whole and Council meeting dates
Kapuskasing Public Works Committee
The Kapuskasing Public Works Committee will review and possibly approve the Disposal of Surplus Assets Policy and Procedure. It will also discuss equipment purchase considerations, a request for proposals for bridge and culvert inspections, and updates to the town's paving and sidewalk programs. Additional items include the King/Birch/Oak construction program.
- Disposal of Surplus Assets Policy and Procedure (approval request)
- Equipment Purchase Considerations – Asphalt Recycler (cost spreadsheet to be distributed)
- RFP 2024 Bridge and Culvert Inspections – includes two Highway 11 bridges west of McPherson and the green pedestrian bridge between Montgomery and Kimberly
- 2024 Paving Program – budget for water‑main repair asphalt patching and Highway 11 pothole patching before winter
- Sidewalk Program – current contractor finished; additional budget needed for next season to meet Municipal Minimum Standards
Kapuskasing Protective Services Committee
The Kapuskasing Protective Services Committee will review the strategic plan placeholders and, in new business, discuss a proposed amendment to municipal fees By‑Law No. 4567 that would allow the fire department to recover costs for fire‑suppression and hazardous‑materials responses, including specific hourly rates for apparatus. The committee recommends supporting the amendment and forwarding it to Council for passage. The agenda also includes a presentation of the 2023 Annual Report and reference to the Tiered Response Agreement with the Cochrane District Social Services Administration Board.
- Proposed amendment to By‑Law 4567 to add fire response fees (e.g., Pumper $800/hr, Aerial $1,200/hr, Rescue $200/hr, Tanker $800/hr, Light vehicle $100/hr)
- Tiered Response Agreement between the Town of Kapuskasing and the Cochrane District Social Services Administration Board (2019)
- Presentation of the 2023 Annual Report for the fire service
- Review and approval of minutes from the July 29, 2024 meeting and reference to February 5, 2024 minutes
- Strategic Plan and Work Plan placeholders for current priorities and strategic objectives
Joint Committees of the Whole and Council
The Joint Committees of the Whole and Council will decide whether to adopt the updated 2024 Asset Management Plan. They will also vote on awarding detailed engineering services for the Connecting Link – Riverside to Bonnieview project and the contract to reconstruct King, Birch and Oak Streets. By‑law approvals for Non‑Union Municipal Employees Working Conditions (No. 4605) and a confirmatory by‑law (No. 4606) will be considered.
- Approve the updated 2024 Asset Management Plan (per O. Reg 588/17)
- Award detailed engineering services for the Connecting Link – Riverside to Bonnieview project
- Award the contract for reconstruction of King, Birch and Oak Streets
- Approve By‑Law No. 4605, Non‑Union Municipal Employees Working Conditions and Benefits
- Approve By‑Law No. 4606, Confirmatory By‑Law
Kapuskasing Public Works Committee
The committee is discussing ongoing road maintenance, equipment procurement, and waste management services. The meeting includes updates on the Asset Management Plan and various road surface treatments.
- Review of a $3,522,470.92 tender submission from Villeneuve Construction for King/Birch/Oak
- Discussion on replacing aging graders with a new 2024-2025 model
- Update on the 2024 Connecting Link project from Riverside to Bonnieview
- Review of the MTO Contract 2023-5095 regarding Clear Lake Road maintenance
- Discussion on the Asset Management Plan Update
Joint Committees of the Whole and Council
The Town of Kapuskasing is reviewing requests for a bridge loan to Town of Kirkland Lake Solar Inc and amendments to fire department fee recovery. Council will also decide on tax write-offs for 2024 and the reimbursement of personal legal fees for Councillor M. Breton.
- Proposed bridge loan to The Town of Kirkland Lake Solar Inc
- Proposed amendment to By-Law No. 4567 to update Fire Department response fees (e.g., Pumper $800/hr, Aerial $1,200/hr)
- Acceptance of tax write-offs for taxation year 2024
- Reconsideration of request for municipality to pay personal legal fees for Councillor M. Breton
- Approval of By-Law Nos. 4600, 4601, 4602, 4603, and 4604
Final Test
The Kapuskasing Special Council meeting will follow a standard agenda of reports, motions, and procedural items. Council members will hear reports from finance, planning, protective services, public works, economic development, and health. A motion to approve a confirmatory by-law will be considered. The meeting will also include a closed‑session segment.
- Motion to approve the confirmatory by‑law
- Finance report (Councillor M. Dinnissen)
- Planning and Corporate Services report (Councillor B. Newton)
- Public Works report (Councillor M. Breton)
- Closed‑session meeting
Kapuskasing Protective Services Committee
The Protective Services Committee is meeting to discuss strategic priorities and a request to amend By-law 4567. The proposed amendment would allow the use of Fire Marque Inc. technology to recover costs for fire suppression and hazardous materials responses.
- Proposed amendment to By-law 4567 to recover fire department incident costs
- Proposed apparatus rates: Pumper $800/hr, Aerial $12,000/hr, Rescue $200/hr, Tanker $800/hr, Light vehicle $100/hr
- Discussion of strategic plan and work plan priorities
Joint Committees of the Whole and Council
The Joint Committees of the Whole and Council will consider several items, including appointing a Fire Chief, approving an Off‑Leash Dog Park by‑law, and reviewing loan renewal options for local energy firms. They will also vote on a request to reimburse $7,085.11 in legal fees incurred by Councillor Breton. Additional items include a zoning amendment for 158 Brunetville Road and routine reports and minutes.
- By‑Law to appoint Normand Beauchamp as Fire Chief
- Request to pay $7,085.11 legal fees for Councillor Breton’s Integrity Commissioner investigation
- Review and approve the proposed Off‑Leash Dog Park By‑Law
- Review loan renewal options for Town of Kirkland Lake Solar Inc and Énergie Matachewan Energy Inc
- Consider Zoning Amendment application ZBLA 01‑24 for 158 Brunetville Road
Kapuskasing Planning Committee
The committee will consider a zoning bylaw application to rezone part of 158 Brunetville Road from residential to commercial. This change would permit overnight recreational seasonal parking on the property. The agenda also includes an easement request and a notice for an aerial herbicide project.
- Zoning Bylaw Application ZBLA-01-2024 (158 Brunetville Road)
- Notice of Aerial Herbicide Project for Gordon Cosens Forest
- Request for easement at 221 Clear Lake Road
Kapuskasing Public Works Committee
The committee will review updates on several infrastructure projects, including the King/Birch/Oak tender opening and Brunelle Road North. Discussions include investigations into sewage dumping from out-of-town contractors and potential equipment purchases for a grader and asphalt recycler. The agenda also covers sidewalk and paving program updates.
- Tender opening for King, Birch, and Oak streets project
- Brunelle Road North update noting an anticipated $200,000 budget increase
- Investigation into sewage dumping from out-of-town contractors
- Equipment purchase inquiries for a grader and asphalt recycler
- Renewal of the Mushkegowuk Council Recycling Agreement
Joint Committees of the Whole and Council
The Joint Committees and Council will meet to officially appoint Anne-Marie Leblanc to a vacant Councillor position. The agenda includes reviewing Integrity Commissioner reports regarding complaints against Council members. The meeting also covers highway resurfacing funding and new recycling service agreements.
- Appointment of Anne-Marie Leblanc to fill a Councillor vacancy via By-Law No. 4593
- Integrity Commissioner reports regarding Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest complaints
- MTO funding for resurfacing Highway 11 from Riverside Drive to Bonnieview Road
- Master Services Agreement with Circular Materials for blue box services
- Recycling Service Agreement with Mushkegowuk Council