The Madawaska Valley Record

Mary Blank

Councillor · seen 2022-11-15 to 2025-04-15 · served 2022–2026

142substantive motions movedof 60 meetings the minutes record them at
36procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
127substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
2meetings recorded absentof 60 they were on the record for
—recorded votes, for–againstthis council recorded no vote they took part in

Vote count and office as published by the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, 2022 municipal election results (Open Government Licence – Ontario). Everything else on this page is read from Madawaska Valley’s own minutes.

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Councillor Mary Blank is on the following Standing Committees.

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This council rarely calls recorded votes, so individual positions are only on the record where one was demanded. Under the Municipal Act that is the council's choice, not an omission in this record.

Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (2)

Regular Council MeetingOctober 16, 2024
Committee of AdjustmentOctober 16, 2024

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 142)

THAT Council approve the proposed work by the Opeongo Snowbirds on municipally-owned property; and THAT Council support the grant application by the Opeongo Snowbirds to complete repairs and maintenance to the municipally-owned CN Trail.
Regular Council Meeting, August 19, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council approve the additional spending of $2450 plus tax for the addition of a concrete floor under the players benches, to be expensed against Combermere Community Centre Capital;
Regular Council Meeting, August 19, 2026 · Carried
That Council for the Corporation of the Township of Madawaska Valley further supports the resolution from the South Huron Council of the June 23, 2026 correspondence of the Township of North Stormont regarding the Call to Return to Property Tax Reassessment Cycle; and THAT Council Motion of support for these resolutions be circulated to the Premier of Ontario, AMO, and MPP Billy Denault. There was
Regular Council Meeting, August 19, 2026 · Tabled
That Council for the Corporation of the Township of Madawaska Valley further supports the resolution from the City of Port Colborne Supporting the Town of Caledon requesting Provincial Support, Funding and Coordinated Plans to Combat Tick Borne Diseases, and: That the Province consider increasing funding and supporting for local public health units to address tick-borne disease prevention; and Tha
Regular Council Meeting, August 19, 2026 · Carried
THAT the meeting enter In-Camera Session at 11:10a.m. to discuss matters pertaining to "Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees" ,"a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board;", pursuant to the Ontario Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c.25, Section 239 (2) (b),(c) 1. Approve Closed Meeting Minutes of t
Regular Council Meeting, August 19, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Council in Committee Agenda for August 5th, 2026 be approved as amended to receive an update from the Manager of Recreation and Council in Committee Minutes August 5, 2026 Community Services under 11.2
Council in Committee, August 5, 2026 · Carried
Being a By-Law to Appoint the Acting Deputy Clerk Rosa Scarcelli as the Deputy Division Registrar, Pursuant to the Vital Statistics Act, R.S.O. 199 effective the passing of this Bylaw and it be read a first, second, and third time and finally passed this 5th day of August 2026.
Council in Committee, August 5, 2026 · Carried
THAT By-Law 2026-70 Being a By-Law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Madawaska Valley at the Council in Committee Meeting of August 5, 2026, be read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 5th day of August 2026.
Council in Committee, August 5, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council award RFT 2026-05 Crooked Slide Park Chute and Walkway Repair to Haden and Son Design and Construction for a total amount of $174,020 (includes HST), and; THAT Council draw funds from Reserve accounts identified by the Treasurer to cover the cost.
Council in Committee, June 30, 2026 · Carried
BY-LAW 2026-63 Being a By-Law to establish a policy pursuant to the provisions of Section 41 of the Planning Act, regarding procedures for the processing of a Site Plan Control Application.be read a first, second, and third time, and finally passed this 30th day of June, 2026.
Council in Committee, June 30, 2026 · Carried
BY-LAW 2026-64 Being a By-Law to enable the Township of Madawaska Valley to utilize the provisions of Section 41 of the Planning Act-Site Plan Control, regarding lands located within the municipality be read a first, second, and third time and finally passed this 30th day of June, 2026.
Council in Committee, June 30, 2026 · Carried
It is the recommendation of this report that Council proceed with the passage of the Housekeeping Amendment By-law as presented.
Public Meeting, June 30, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Madawaska Valley does hereby support the May 13, 2026, correspondence of the Town of Plympton-Wyoming regarding Sustainable Provincial Grant Funding for Fire Services in Ontario; and THAT this supporting resolution and the originating correspondence be circulated to the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of the Solicitor General, the Minister of
Regular Council Meeting, June 16, 2026 · Carried
THAT By-Law 2026-62 Being a By-Law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Madawaska Valley at the Regular Council Meeting of June 16th, 2026 be read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 16th day of June 2026.
Regular Council Meeting, June 16, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council in Committee recommend to Council to approve the staff recommendation to award the Tender submitted for Tender File #MV2026-09 Crushed Gravel to Bonnechere Excavating Inc. in the amount of $170,918.15 (HST included) subject to requirements of the Tender; and THAT it be expensed against the Budget 2026 Transportation Construction Capital Line #01-5-0814-703013.
Council in Committee, June 2, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council approve the Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) expenditure requests as presented in the total amount of $5096.45 for work orders 4972326 at 5127345 Barry's Bay WPCP 5979 and work orders 4972327 and 5122280 at Barry's Bay WTP 5972.
Council in Committee, June 2, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Council for Madawaska Valley Township adopts the following resolution, and directs staff to forward the same to the County of Renfrew: That Council in Committee recommends to Council to approve and Page 10 of 21 Council in Committee Minutes June 2, 2026 support a one(1) year extension of draft approval by the County of Renfrew, for property identified as being Part of Lots 27 & 28, Conces
Council in Committee, June 2, 2026 · Carried
THAT By-Law 2026-60 Being a By-Law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Madawaska Valley at the Council in Committee Meeting of June 2nd, 2026 be read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 2nd day of June 2026.
Council in Committee, June 2, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council receive the Municipal Clerks' Procedures Manual for the 2026 Municipal Elections.
Regular Council Meeting, May 20, 2026 · Carried
THAT By-Law 2026-50 Being a By-Law to repeal and replace the Zoning By-law 2006-26 of the Corporation of the Township of Madawaska Valley, be read a first, second, and third time, and finally passed as amended this 20th day of May, 2026 David Shulist For Mary Blank For Shelley Maika For Linda Neuman Against
Regular Council Meeting, May 20, 2026 · Carried
THAT By-Law 2026-54 Being a By-Law to Acquire Land and Dedicate Land as a Public Highway be read a first, second, and third time, and finally passed this 20th day of May, 2026.
Regular Council Meeting, May 20, 2026 · Carried
THAT By-Law 2026-55 Being a By-Law to Acquire Land for Future Municipal Purposes be read a first, second, and third time, and finally passed this 20th day of May, 2026
Regular Council Meeting, May 20, 2026 · Carried
THAT By-Law 2026-57 Being a By-Law to Amend By-Law 2006-26 as amended, of the Township of Madawaska Valley be read a first, second, and third time, and finally passed this 20th day of May, 2026
Regular Council Meeting, May 20, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council direct staff to proceed with a report for the June Council in Committee meeting with information and costs on the Granicus program to provide services that would license, regulate, and provide compliance Page 12 of 16 Regular Council Meeting Minutes May 20, 2026 modules for a Short-Term Rental Program that would include the licensing, compliance, and regulating modules to be funded fr
Regular Council Meeting, May 20, 2026 · Carried
Council in Committee Minutes May 5, 2026 THAT the Council in Committee Agenda for May 5th, 2026 be approved as presented.
Council in Committee, May 5, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council approve the staff recommendation for Active Automated Doors to install sliding glass doors at the Paul J Yakabuski Community Centre at a cost of $16,815.58, to be expensed against PJYCC Capital 01-5-2838-799998.
Council in Committee, May 5, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council award the Tender for MV2026-04 Barry's Bay Water Tower to Knight Buildings in the amount of $105,078 HST included) subject to requirements of the proposal, and; THAT it be expensed against Parks Capital 01-05-2841-799998.
Council in Committee, May 5, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council approve the Treasurer request to proceed with obtaining design plans for the replacement of the rear glazing/door unit with an infill exterior wooden wall, barrier free door, exterior entrance canopy and concrete apron at the Municipal Office in preparation for a capital project in Budget 2027 and; THAT the design take into account potential future changes etc
Council in Committee, May 5, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council approve the Treasurer request to utilize the Weather Events Reserve to offset the cost of the invoice from the Ministry of Finance for 2025 MNR Fire Suppression services in the amount of $44,013.00, AND THAT the Weather Events Reserve be moved from the Transportation Services section to the General Administration section of the Reserves schedule.
Council in Committee, May 5, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Council in Committee receive this report and direct staff to bring forward a final By-Law to the May 2026 Regular Council meeting.
Council in Committee, May 5, 2026 · Carried
1. THAT Council receives this report for as information; and 2. THAT Council authorizes the Mayor and CAO to enter into a Subdivision Agreement with Combermere Lodge Limited and forwards the By-law as presented, to the May 20th, 2026 Regular Council Meeting for passing.
Council in Committee, May 5, 2026 · Carried
THAT By-Law 2026-48 Being a By-Law to enact Rules and Regulations for the installation, repair, maintenance and access to Water Meters and related appurtenances including the Billing and Collection of Charges for Page 19 of 34 Council in Committee Minutes May 5, 2026 Water Usage and the Penalties for Offences be read a first, second, and third time, and finally passed this 5th day of May, 2026.
Council in Committee, May 5, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Special Council Meeting Agenda for April 27th, 2026 be approved as presented.
Special Council Meeting, April 27, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Madawaska Valley does hereby state that the CAO/Clerk delegated her authority to Greg Belmore for a portion of this meeting and that Council received information and gave direction to staff.
Special Council Meeting, April 27, 2026 · Carried
THAT By-Law 2026-47 Being a By-Law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Madawaska Valley at the Special Council Meeting of April be read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 27th day of April 2026. Page 2 of 3 Special Council Meeting Minutes April 27, 2026
Special Council Meeting, April 27, 2026 · Carried
Council for the Corporation of the Township of Madawaska Valley supports the Resolution of the Township of Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan Be It resolved that the Council for the Corporation of the Township of Madawaska Valley supports the resolution from the Township of Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan supporting correspondence received from James Bay East regarding a Provincial Bail Notification Prog
Regular Council Meeting, April 21, 2026 · Carried
THAT By-Law 2026-38 Being a By-Law to Authorize the Execution of a Development Agreement be read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 21st day of April 2026.
Regular Council Meeting, April 21, 2026 · Carried
THAT By-Law 2026-40 Being a By-Law to approve a Municipal Election Policy regarding the Use of Corporate Resources for Election Purposes be read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 21st day of April 2026.
Regular Council Meeting, April 21, 2026 · Carried
THAT By-Law 2026-44 Being a By-Law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Madawaska Valley at the Regular Council Meeting of April 21st, 2026 be read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 21st day of April 2026.
Regular Council Meeting, April 21, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council approve the Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) expenditure requests as presented in the total amount of $19,830.63 for work orders 4969817, 4973079, 5066965, and 5065804 at Barry's Bay STP and at Barry's Bay WTP.
Council in Committee, April 8, 2026 · Carried

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