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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOR-2022-025 - Board Appointments for Kitchener Housing Inc. and Kitchener Non-Profit Management Inc. Corporate Services Department www.kitchener.ca REPORT TO: Committee of the Whole DATE OF MEETING: January 24, 2022 SUBMITTED BY: Saunderson, Dianna, Manager of Council/Committee Services & Deputy Clerk, 519-519-741-2200 ext. 7278 PREPARED BY: Saunderson, Dianna, Manager of Council/Committee Services & Deputy Clerk, 519-519-741-2200 ext. 7278 WARD(S) INVOLVED: All DATE OF REPORT: December 23, 2021 REPORT NO.: COR-2022-025 SUBJECT: Board Appointments for Kitchener Housing Inc. and Kitchener Non-Profit Management Inc. RECOMMENDATION: That Ted Bleaney be appointed to the Board of Directors of Kitchener Housing Inc. and Kitchener Non-Profit Property Management Inc. as a Community Director effective December 1, 2021, for a stated limit of an additional year, which will end November 14, 2022; and further, That the following be appointed to the Board of Directors of Kitchener Housing Inc. and Kitchener Non-Profit Property Management Inc. as Community Directors for a 4-year term effective January 1, 2022: Karyn Kipper, Sean Tait, Duncan McLean, Jordan MacLaughlin. REPORT HIGHLIGHTS: The purpose of this report is to appoint board members to the Boards of Kitchener Housing Inc. (KHI) and Kitchener Non-Profit Property Management Inc. (KNPPMI) to fulfill various vacancies. This report supports the recommendations of the KHI/KNPPMI Board. The financial implications are none. KHI as well as posting this report online. This report supports the delivery of core services. *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. BACKGROUND: On November 23, 2020, Council approved a change in the appointment terms for KHI/KNPPMI to align with the term of council as set out in Section 6 (1) of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996. In order to transition to the new term of council, Council approved the appointment of board members for the remainder of the 2018-2022 council term. The 4-year term for members of Council takes effect on November 15, 2022 for the 2022-2026 term of council. Community -laws allow for six (6) to nine (9) community directors. REPORT: The Board of KHI/KNPPMI is requesting Council approval to have the following four (4) new members appointed as Community Directors to fill vacancies created by the resignation of Mike Morrice and the term expiry of Barb Blundon as well as to add to the roster of Community Directors: Karyn Kipper, Sean Tait, Duncan McLean, and, Jordan MacLaughlin. In addition, Ted Bleaney has reached his term limit of twelve (12) years. Extending his term for a stated limit of an additional year, which will end November 14, 2022 has been approved by the Board. The recommendations were approved by resolution of the Board of Directors at the December 15, 2021 Board meetings for both KHI and KNPPMI. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: This report supports the delivery of core services. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: Capital Budget The recommendation has no impact on the Capital Budget. Operating Budget The recommendation has no impact on the Operating Budget. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: INFORM that of of the council / committee meeting. PREVIOUS REPORTS/AUTHORITIES: COR-2021-3 Board Appointments for Kitchener Housing Inc. and Kitchener Non- Profit Management Inc. APPROVED BY: Victoria Raab, General Manager, Corporate Services Department ATTACHMENTS: Attachment A Letter from Lori Trumper, Executive Director, Kitchener Housing Inc. and Kitchener Non-Profit Property Management Inc. dated November 17, 2021 November 17, 2021 City of Kitchener City Clerk Division nd 200 King Street West, 2 Floor Kitchener, ON N2G 4G7 Attention: Christine Tarling Subject: Board Nominations Community Directors Dear Christine: Please be advised, the Board of Directors for Kitchener Housing Inc. and Kitchener Non Profit Property Management Inc. support the applications of the following applicants for a 4 year term as Community Director for the Board of Directors of Kitchener Housing Inc. and Kitchener Non Profit Property Management Inc. This was discussed at the December 15, 2021 Board Meeting and resolved with resolution no. 12-03-21. Ted Bleaney has completed 12 years on the board, therefore, his appointment is subject to the approval of amended bylaws by the membership allowing for the extension of the 12 year term limit. All Community Director recommendations from KHI and KNPPMI must be approved by City Council and the KHI/KNPPMI resolution has been approved subject to that condition. Ted Bleaney - Community Director requested extension of term limit past 12 years Karyn Kipper Community Director new Sean Tait Community Director - new Duncan McLean Community Director - new Jordan MacLaughlin Community Director (was non-voting participant) Andrew Vlcek Non-Voting Participant I have attached request and all other applications to this letter. If you require any additional information in this regard, please contact Lori Trumper, Executive Director of Kitchener Housing at 519 744 6655 ext. 8209. Yours truly, Lori Trumper Executive Director Enclosure