Council in Committee

THAT the Council in Committee Agenda for Tuesday, February 15, 2022, be approved as presented.

RECOMMENDATION: THAT Council instruct staff to increase tag bag fees from $1.00 to $2.00 effective on ratification into Schedule of Fees By-law 2022; AND THAT cubic metre bin rate would be increased from $7.20 to $10.00 for 2022, with staff direction to phase in a $5.00 increase in 2023 and 2024; AND THAT the previous resolution from August 17, 2021Council Meeting (part of resolution #2021-02-0817) pertaining to CPI adjustments on bin rate be repealed.

RECOMMENDATION: THAT Ontario Clean Water Performance Report for Barry's Bay Drinking Water System and Barry's Bay Waste Water Treatment System (4th Quarter) be accepted as presented.

RECOMMENDATION: THAT Council approves the Fire Chief's recommendation to appoint Daniel Drevniok as the Deputy Chief of the South Fire Hall effective immediately.

RECOMMENDATION: THAT Council approve a Service Agreement between Community Navigation of Eastern Ontario/211 Eastern Region and The Corporation of the Township of Madawaska Valley; AND THAT the Emergency Response Plan be amended to include the Agreement.

RECOMMENDATION: THAT Council directs the Recreation and Community Development Coordinator to obtain a proposed site plan and detailed train-themed structure plan from the Station Keepers MV and provide a report for Council approval.

RECOMMENDATION: THAT Council approves the Donation Request from the BIA for the May 21, 2022, Bay Day Event as requested.

RECOMMENDATION: THAT Council approves the draft tree canopy policy as presented; AND THAT Staff brings back for Council approval, the Bylaw adding G10 Tree Canopy Policy to the Corporate Policies.

THAT the Meeting recess at 12:29 p.m. Page 7 of 13 Council in Committee - March 01, 2022

RECOMMENDATION: THAT the AdHoc Committee for the Surplus Property Working Group has fulfilled its mandate and should be dissolved and all directions and updates brought to Council in Committee.

RECOMMENDATION: THAT the AdHoc Committee for Building Condition Assessments has fulfilled its mandate and should be dissolved and all directions and updates brought directly to Council in Committee.

RECOMMENDATION: THAT the AdHoc Committee for the Mission House be dissolved and all directions and updates be brought directly to Council in Committee.

RECOMMENDATION: THAT the Ad Hoc Committee for Active Transportation be dissolved and active transportation matters will be reviewed directly by Council.

RECOMMENDATION: THAT the Ad Hoc Committee for the Waste Management Sub-Committee on Curbside Pickup Matters be dissolved and all directions and updates brought directly to Council in Committee.

RECOMMENDATION: THAT Council approve the draft cemetery by law and cost increases as presented; AND THAT Council direct staff to submit the revised cemetery by law and proposed cost increases to the Registrar of the Bereavement Authority of Ontario(BAO); AND THAT the schedule of fees reflects the approved increases.

THAT the Public Meeting Minutes for February 15, 2022, be approved as presented.

THAT the Regular Council Meeting Minutes for February 15, 2022, be approved as presented.

1) THAT Council repeals the COVID Vaccination Policy G-07, and the requirement to provide proof of vaccination to enter Municipal facilities; AND THAT the Municipal staff continue to implement and follow current Provincial and Renfrew County District Health Unit guidelines.

THAT By-Law 2022-17 Being a By-Law to appoint a Deputy Fire Chief for the South Fire Hall for the Corporation of the Township of Madawaska Valley be given first and second reading this 1st day of March 2022.

THAT By-Law 2022-17 Be given third and final reading this 1st day of March 2022.

THAT the Meeting enter In-Camera Session at 1:26 p.m. to discuss matters pertaining to "personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees", "a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information, supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board, which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons, or organizations", Ontario Municipal Act 2001, c.25, s.239 (2)(b)(i)., Ontario Municipal Act 2001. 1. Regular Council Meeting Minutes - In-Camera - February 15, 2022 2. Regular Council Meeting Minutes - In-Camera - Human Resources - February 15, 2022 3. Group Benefits Renewal - Canada Life - April 1, 2022 4. Group Benefits Report - Treasurer - February 25, 2022

THAT the Meeting return to Open Session at 1:57 p.m.

THAT By-Law 2022-18 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 March 1st, 2022 be given first and second reading.

THAT By-Law 2022-18 Be given third and final reading this 1st day of March 2022.

THAT the Meeting adjourn at 1:58 p.m.