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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.
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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
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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