Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (17 motions)
17 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
THAT the Council in Committee Agenda for Tuesday, November 2, 2021, be approved as amended
Moved by Councillor Peplinski, seconded by Councillor Willmer
Carried
RECOMMENDATION: THAT Council approve the Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) expenditures as presented, totalling $15,514.88 (WO 2449825, 2270332).
Moved by Councillor Shulist, seconded by Mayor Love
Carried
RECOMMENDATION: THAT Council approve the Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) expenditures as presented totalling $9,980.31(WO 2268210, 2453756, 2500430, 2267158).
Moved by Councillor Shulist, seconded by Councillor Bromwich
Carried
RECOMMENDATION: THAT the Hazards Identification and Risk Assessment for 2021 be approved as presented.
Moved by Mayor Love, seconded by Councillor Shulist
Carried
Page 3 of 11 Council in Committee - November 02, 2021 RECOMMENDATION: THAT Council accepts the hiring of Hannah Gutoskie as the new Recreation Community Development Coordinator effective November 4, 2021, at Group 7 Step 1.
Moved by Councillor Willmer, seconded by Councillor Shulist
Carried
RECOMMENDATION: THAT the Lakeshore Tennis Club Report for October 24, 2021 be accepted as presented.
Moved by Mayor Love, seconded by Councillor Peplinski
Carried
RECOMMENDATION: THAT the Combermere Recreation Report for October 2021, be accepted as presented.
Moved by Councillor Shulist, seconded by Councillor Peplinski
Carried
RECOMMENDATION: THAT Council proceed with the Paul J. Yakabuski Community Centre ice slab and rink board replacement only, that Option 4 (Proceed with project construction of estimated $1,000,000 utilizing the following internal Reserve Funds; Paul J Yakabuski Community Centre Reserve - $395,000 (depletes the reserve); Landfill Rehabilitation Reserve - borrow with intent to replace through bylaw $400,000, leaving a balance of $245,195; Leachate Collection Reserve - borrow with intent to replace through bylaw $205,000, leaving a balance of $277,783) AND THAT a By-law be passed for the annual repayment of these reserve funds to their respective departments.
Moved by Councillor Willmer, seconded by Mayor Love
Carried
THAT the Meeting recess at 12:16 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Peplinski, seconded by Councillor Willmer
Carried
RECOMMENDATION: THAT Council accepts the County of Renfrew Mandatory Vaccine Policy in principle and Council directs staff to draft and bring back a mandatory vaccine policy for Council, Staff and Students, and By- law to add to our Corporate Policies as G-07.
Moved by Councillor Peplinski, seconded by Councillor Willmer
Carried
RECOMMENDATION: THAT the Township of Madawaska Valley supports the following resolution from Northumberland County: THAT the Finance and Audit Committee, having considered Report 2021-115, 'Municipal Court Managers' Association / POA Advocacy' recommend that County Council request the Attorney General of Ontario to halt the proclamation of the Early Resolution reforms included in Bill 177 Stronger Fairer Ontario Act and take immediate action to streamline and modernize this section of the legislation by making it easier and more convenient for the public and prosecutors to engage in resolution discussions, and by making it more effective and efficient to administer early resolution proceedings for Part I and Part offences in the Provincial Offences Court; AND FURTHER THAT the Committee recommend that County Council request the Attorney General of Ontario to enact changes to the Provincial Offences Act and any related regulations to permit the prosecutor and defendant or legal representative to agree, at any stage of a proceeding, to a resolution in writing for proceedings commenced under Part 1 or Part II of the POA, and to permit the Clerk of the Court to register the court outcome immediately upon receipt of the written agreement without requiring an appearance before a justice of the peace; AND FURTHER THAT the Committee recommend that County Council request the Ministry of Transportation in consultation with Municipalities consider suspending (temporarily) the imposition
Moved by Councillor Bromwich, seconded by Councillor Willmer
Carried
THAT the Regular Council Meeting Minutes for Tuesday, October 19, 2021 be approved as amended.
Moved by Councillor Bromwich, seconded by Councillor Shulist
Carried
THAT the Meeting enter In-Camera Session at 1:34 p.m. to discuss matters pertaining to "personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees," "labour relations or employee negotiations," "litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board," "advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose," Ontario Municipal Act 2001, c.25, s.239 (2)(b)(e)(d)f). 1. Regular Council Meeting Minutes - In-Camera - October 19, 2021 2. Court File No. CV-21-0000002-0000 Updates
Moved by Councillor Willmer, seconded by Councillor Shulist
Carried
THAT the Meeting return to Open Session at 1:41 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Peplinski, seconded by Councillor Willmer
Carried
THAT By-Law 2021-105 Being a By-Law to confirm the proceedings of the council of the Corporation of the Township of Madawaska Valley at a Council Meeting of November 2, 2021, be given first and second reading this 2nd day of November 2021.
Moved by Councillor Shulist, seconded by Councillor Peplinski
Carried
THAT By-Law 2021-105 Be given third and final reading this 2nd day of November, 2021. Page 9 of 11 Council in Committee - November 02, 2021
Moved by Councillor Bromwich, seconded by Councillor Willmer
Carried
THAT the Meeting adjourn at 1:42 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Peplinski, seconded by Councillor Shulist