Council · Regular
June 2, 2026
Regular Council Meeting
16:50 – 19:39 · 2h 49m
6 present · 1 absent
Staff & officers present
Alan Smith Chief Administrative Officer — Amberly Spilman Deputy Clerk/Lottery Licencing Officer — Dan Laverdure Director of Development & Enterprise Services — Jenna McNaughton Planning Administrator — Lloyd Crocker Treasurer — Shawn LaCarte Director of Corporate Services — Stephane Fortin Director of Public Works — Tanya Schumacher Director of Long-Term Care and Senior Services —
Revisions
- First published Substantive fetched Jul 14, 2026
- · Motion 1 added: BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the Regular Meeting of Council held on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 be approved, as amended as follows: • to add Item 10.3 By-Law No. 26-034, being a by-law to establish and require payment of various fees and c…
- · Motion 2 added: BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Delegation entitled "Integrity Commissioner 2025/2026 Annual Report" be received for information purposes.
- · Motion 3 added: BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the Minutes of the following meetings: • Minutes of the Public Meeting held May 20, 2026; and • Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held May 20, 2026.
- · Motion 4 added: BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the minutes of the following meetings: • Minutes of the District of Timiskaming Social Services Administration Board of Directors held March 18, 2026 and April 22, 2026.
- · Motion 5 added: BE IT RESOLVED THAT Report Number 2026-PW-005 entitled “Traffic Control Signage on Government Road – Overhead Directional Signs” be received for information.
- · Motion 6 added: BE IT RESOLVED THAT a modern pole be installed at Kirkland Street and Government Road on the Northeast leg of the intersection, displaying advanced directional signage; AND THAT the project be funded from the Ontario Community Infrastructu…
- · Motion 7 added: BE IT RESOLVED THAT Report Number 2026-CAO-012 entitled “Proposed Social Media Policy (New Corporate Policy)” be received; AND THAT the proposed Social Media Policy be approved as amended to remove the inclusion of Council, Committee and B…
- · Motion 8 added: BE IT RESOLVED THAT Report Number 2026-DEV-014 entitled “Supplemental: Request to Purchase Part of 14 Station Road South” be received; AND THAT Council enact a Deeming By-Law pursuant to Section 50(4) of the Planning Act, so as to deem Lot…
- · Motion 9 added: WHEREAS Section 238(2) of the Province of Ontario Municipal Act, 2001 provides that every municipality shall pass a procedure by-law governing the calling, place, and proceedings of meetings; AND WHEREAS Council has authority under its Pro…
- · Motion 10 added: NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council directs Administration to work with the Kirkland Lake Soccer Association to find vacant land/space for a new regulation-size soccer field; AND FINALLY THAT Administration report back to Council wit…
- · Motion 11 added: BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council for The Corporation of the Town of Kirkland Lake nominates Stacy Wight, Mayor for the position of Director on Northern Caucus on the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Board of Directors for the …
- · Motion 12 added: BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following by-law be read a first and second time: By-Law Number 26-032, being a by-law to deem Lots 102 and 103 of Registered Plan M-124T not to be registered.
- · Motion 13 added: BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following by-law be read a third time and numbered, passed, signed and sealed: By-Law Number 26-032.
- · Motion 14 added: BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following by-law be read a first and second time: By-Law Number 26-033, being a by-law to appoint Dan Laverdure as Interim Chief Administrative Officer.
- · Motion 15 added: BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following by-law be read a third time and numbered, passed, signed and sealed: By-Law Number 26-033.
- · Motion 16 added: BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following by-law be read a first and second time: By-Law Number 26-034, being a by-law to establish and require payment of various fees and charges for The Corporation of the Town of Kirkland Lake.
- · Motion 17 added: BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following by-law be read a third time and numbered, passed, signed and sealed: By-Law Number 26-034.
- · Motion 18 added: BE IT RESOLVED THAT the verbal updates from members of Council be received.
- · Motion 19 added: BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council sanction the Proclamation for "Elder Abuse Awareness Day (June 15, 2026)" in the Town of Kirkland Lake.
- · Motion 20 added: BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council sanction the Proclamation for "Indigenous Peoples Day (June 21, 2026)" in the Town of Kirkland Lake.
- · Motion 21 added: BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council adjourn in-camera pursuant to Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, to discuss: • personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; • a proposed o…
- · Motion 22 added: BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council reconvene in open session at 7:37 PM.
- · Motion 23 added: BE IT RESOLVED THAT Lot 122 of Plan M135T, Parcel 6821CST (61 Brant Street) be removed from the Surplus Land Listing.
- · Motion 24 added: BE IT RESOLVED Council approve the four recommended recipients under the Town of Kirkland Lake Civic Awards Program; AND THAT Council approve the presentation of a one-time and separate from the Civic Awards, “Rising Hero” award, to the re…
- · Motion 25 added: BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following by-law be read a first, second, and third time and numbered, passed, signed and sealed: By-Law Number 26-035, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its Meeting held Tuesday, June 2, 2026.
- · Motion 26 added: Mayor Stacy Wight moved and Councillor Dikens seconded to adjourn the Regular Meeting of Council at 7:39 PM.
- · Attendance added: Stacy Wight (present)
- · Attendance added: Lad Shaba (present)
- · Attendance added: Casey Owens (present)
- · Attendance added: Dolly Dikens (present)
- · Attendance added: Rick Owen (present)
- · Attendance added: Patrick Kiely (present)
- · Attendance added: Janice Ranger (absent)
- · Attendance added: Alan Smith (present)
- · Attendance added: Tanya Schumacher (present)
- · Attendance added: Stephane Fortin (present)
- · Attendance added: Shawn LaCarte (present)
- · Attendance added: Dan Laverdure (present)
- · Attendance added: Lloyd Crocker (present)
- · Attendance added: Amberly Spilman (present)
- · Attendance added: Jenna McNaughton (present)
- · Participation added: Rick Owen depart
- · Participation added: Rick Owen arrive
- · Participation added: Dolly Dikens arrive
- · Participation added: Stacy Wight arrive