HomeMy WebLinkAboutSpecial Council Minutes - May 1, 2025 Cape Breton Regional Municipality
Special Council Minutes
May 1, 2025
6:00 p.m. at City Hall Council Chambers
Council
Mayor Cecil P. Clarke
Councillor Steve Gillespie
Deputy Mayor Eldon MacDonald
Councillor Steve Parsons
Councillor Dave MacKeigan
Councillor Paul Nickituk
Councillor Darren O'Quinn
Staff
Demetri Kachafanas, KC, Interim Chief Administrative Officer
Christa Dicks, Director of Corporate Information Services / Municipal Clerk
Wil Van Hal, Recreation Manager
Sean Tobin, Chief of Staff
Toni Delorenzo, Principal Secretary, Mayor's Office
Jenna MacQueen, Communications Advisor
Wil Roy, Community Development Coordinator
Cindy Hynes, Recreation Program Coordinator, Rural Recreation Development
Mitch MacDonald, Recreation Events, Festivals and Community Support
Coordinator
Joe Costello, Recreation Program Coordinator, Arts, Culture and Creative
Events
Paula Jacobs, Recreation Program Coordinator, Adults and Seniors
Spencer Merrill, Information Technology Technician
Sharon MacSween, Recording Secretary
Absent
Councillor Gordon MacDonald (regrets)
Councillor Earlene MacMullin (regrets)
Councillor Esmond "Blue" Marshall (regrets)
Councillor Glenn Paruch (regrets)
Councillor Steven MacNeil (regrets)
Councillor Kim Sheppard-Campbell
Special Council
May 1, 2025 Approved June 10, 2025 Page 2 of 4
The following does not represent a word for word record of the proceedings
of this meeting. The agenda, reports, supporting documents, information
items circulated, and video (if available) are online at verw.v..fir_„_c_b_rrr�..,..n_s c.. ..
Mayor Cecil P. Clarke called the meeting to order.
Land Acknowledgement
Roll Call
1. Approval of Agenda
Motion
Moved by Deputy Mayor Eldon MacDonald, seconded by Councillor Parsons,
to approve May 1, 2025, special council agenda as presented.
Motion Carried
2. Volunteer Week
2.1 Proclamation: 2025 Volunteer Week
Motion
Moved by Deputy Mayor Eldon MacDonald, seconded by Councillor Gillespie,
that Council proclaim April 27th to May 3rd, 2025, as "Volunteer Week” in
recognition of the crucial role played by volunteers throughout our
municipality.
Motion Carried
At 6:04 p.m., Mayor Clarke welcomed recipients and guests, and
acknowledged the importance of recognizing those in the community that
stand out, step up and serve their fellow citizens and for the betterment of
the community.
Demetri Kachafanas, KC, Chief Administrative Officer, acknowledged and
thanked recreation, parks and grounds, facilities and all departments for
their effort supporting community involvement and volunteers.
Mayor Clarke expressed his appreciation to staff who work with volunteers.
Special Council
May 1, 2025 Approved June 10, 2025 Page 3 of 4
2.2 Presentation of 2025 Volunteer Awards
a) Anne Holland Memorial Award
Awarded in recognition of an outstanding community
volunteer.
Wil Van Hal, Recreation Manager, provided background information and
criteria for the Anne Holland Memorial Award. The district seven councillor
provided the biography on Michael MacMillan.
Recipient: Michael MacMillan
Presented by: Councillor Parsons and Anne Holland's brother, Bill Smith.
b) Gary McDonald Memorial Award
Awarded in recognition of an outstanding volunteer
group or project.
Mitch MacDonald, Events, Festivals and Community Support Coordinator,
provided background information and criteria for the Gary McDonald
Memorial Award. The district ten councillor provided the biography on Coal
Coast Community Garden.
Co-Recipient: Coal Coast Community Garden
Presented by: Councillor Nickituk and Gary McDonald's wife and daughter
Sharyn McDonald and Alexis Lemarche.
c) Youth Volunteer Award:
Awarded in recognition of an outstanding youth
volunteer.
Wil Van Hal, Recreation Manager, provided background information and
criteria for the Youth Volunteer Award. The district four councillor provided
the biography on Owen Long.
Recipient: Owen Long
Presented by: Councillor Gillespie
At 6:25 p.m. Mayor Clarke recognized Cindy Hynes, Recreation Coordinator,
and her efforts to the annual Volunteer Awards.
Special Council
May 1, 2025 Approved June 10, 2025 Page 4 of 4
Meeting adjourned at 6:25 p.m.
Cecil P. Clarke
Mayor
Christa Dicks
Municipal Clerk
/SIM