The District of Nipissing Social Services

Minutes of Proceedings Wednesday, February 9, 2011 ______

MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS

REGULAR BOARD MEETING – Wednesday, February 9, 2011

MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Dean Backer (East Nipissing) Councillor Sam Barnes (Temagami) Representative George Jupp (Unincorporated) Councillor Judy Koziol (North Bay) Councillor Sean Lawlor (North Bay) Mayor Al MacDonald (North Bay) Councillor George Maroosis (North Bay) Councillor Chris Mayne (North Bay) Councillor Normand Roberge (West Nipissing) Mayor William Vrebosch (East Ferris) Councillor Tanya Vrebosch-Merry (North Bay)

REGRETS: Mayor Jane Dumas (South Algonquin)

CALL TO ORDER

The Regular Board Meeting was called to order at 4:01pm by Chair George Maroosis.

Adoption of the Agenda Resolution No. 2011-018

Moved by: Mayor Dean Backer Seconded by: Councillor Sam Barnes

That the agenda for the Regular Board Meeting of Wednesday, February 9, 2011 adopted as presented.

………… Carried.

DECLARATION OF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST

The following members declared a conflict with the respective Resolution(s). Members did not participate in any discussion nor vote on the resolution(s).

. Tanya Vrebosch-Merry Resolutions: 2011-021, 2011-024, 2011-028

. Sean Lawlor Resolution: 2011-029

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. Judy Koziol Resolutions: 2011-026, 2011-027, 2011-028,

. Bill Vrebosch Resolutions: 2011-024, 2011-028

Minutes of Proceedings – Regular Board Meeting (January 12, 2011) Resolution No. 2011-019

Moved by: Councillor Sam Barnes Seconded by: Mayor Dean Backer

That the Minutes of Proceedings for the Regular Board Meeting of Wednesday, January 12, 2011, be adopted as presented.

CHAIR’S REMARKS

Chair George Maroosis thanks all members of the Board who participated in the Budget preparation meetings. The members of the Board and staff were congratulated for the work done on the 2011 Budget.

CAO, Manager and Director of Finance & Administration Report Resolution No. 2011-020

Moved by: Mayor Dean Backer Seconded by: Councillor Sam Barnes

That the Board receive the report from the Chief Administrative Officer, Managers and Directors of Finance and Administration.

…………/Carried.

Executive Committee Minutes Resolution No. 2011-021

Moved by: Representative George Jupp Seconded by: Councillor Sean Lawlor

That the Minutes of Proceedings deriving from the Executive Committee Meeting of January 27, 2011 be adopted as presented.

Board Meeting Schedule Resolution No. 2011-022

That the 2011 Board Meeting Schedule be approved as presented.

…………/Carried. DNSSAB Strategic Planning Resolution No. 2011-023

That the District of Nipissing Social Services Administration Board of Directors approve the strategic planning process in general accordance with the staff report (Ex 2-11) dated January 27, 2011.

Homelessness Partnering Strategy Funds Resolution No. 2011-024

The DNSSAB authorizes the expenditures of federal Homelessness Partnering Strategy funds as per recommendation of the Nipissing District Homelessness Partnership recommendation as follows:

. $1,000.00 – Crisis Centre North Bay – replace refrigerator at Futures Residence

. $12,165.47 – LIPI core homelessness services sustainability

. $40,000.00 – Crisis Centre North Bay core homelessness services sustainability

…………/Carried. Audit Committee Meeting Resolution No. 2011-025

Moved by: Councillor Sam Barnes Seconded by: Representative George Jupp

That the Minutes of Proceedings deriving from the Audit Committee Meeting of January 25, 2011 be adopted as presented.

Audit Committee Meeting Resolution No. 2011-026

Moved by: Representative George Jupp Seconded by: Councillor Sam Barnes

That the Minutes of Proceedings deriving from the Audit Committee Meeting of January 27, 2011 be adopted as presented.

Approval of 2011 DNSSAB Budget Resolution No. 2011-027

Moved by: Representative George Jupp Seconded by: Councillor Sam Barnes

That the 2011 District of Nipissing Social Services Administration Board budget as amended set in the report dated January 27, 2011 be adopted by the Board save and except the Ontario Child Care Benefit Reinvestment program, Emergency Energy Fund, Homelessness Partnership Fund, AHP Northern Report – Build Funds, Rent Bank Fund and Affordable Housing Program.

Approval of 2011 DNSSAB Budget Resolution No. 2011-028

Moved by: Councillor Sean Lawlor Seconded by: Councillor Normand Roberge

That the 2011 Ontario Childcare Benefit Reinvestment program, Emergency Energy Fund, Homelessness Partnership Fund, Rent Bank Fund and Housing Allowance Program as set in the report dated January 27, 2011 be adopted by the Board.

Approval of 2011 AHP Northern Remote Resolution No. 2011-029

Moved by: Mayor Dean Backer Seconded by: Councillor Normand Roberge

That the 2011 AHP Northern Remote – Build Fund in the Community Housing

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2011 Municipal Apportionment Resolution No. 2011-029A

Moved by: Councillor Sam Barnes Seconded by: Mayor Dean Backer

That the attached 2011 apportionment of the Municipal share of the approved 2011 budget be adopted as presented on Wednesday, February 9, 2011

…………/Carried. In-Camera Resolution No. 2011-030

Moved by: Councillor Normand Roberge Seconded by: Mayor Al McDonald

That the Board meet in-camera at 5:05pm for Confidential Legal Matter.

In-Camera Adjournment Resolution No. 2011-031

Moved by: Councillor Normand Roberge Seconded by: Mayor Dean Backer

That the in-camera session be adjourned at 5:55pm.

OTHER BUSINESS

Budget Presentations: Municipalities wishing to have the DNSSAB budget presented to their councils can contact the DNSSAB office to schedule a presentation.

Communication (EMS): Marten River Volunteer Fire Department Letter of thanks from the Marten River Volunteer Fire Department was shared with the Board for information.

Adjournment Resolution No. 2011-032

Moved by: Councillor Normand Roberge

Seconded by: Mayor Dean Backer

That the Regular Board Meeting be adjourned at 5:56 p.m.

GEORGE MAROOSIS LEO DELOYDE CHAIR OF THE BOARD SECRETARY OF THE BOARD

Minutes of Proceedings Recorder: Renée Beaupré, Executive Assistant, Corporate Services