Council in Committee

THAT the Council in Committee Agenda for December 5, 2023 be Council in Committee Minutes December 5, 2023 approved as amended to go into Closed Session, Item 19.1 for addressing Item Number 2.

THAT the Meeting enter In-Camera Session at 10:42 a.m. to discuss matters pertaining to "personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees," "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)(f). -Update Court File No. CV-21-00000002-0000 - Brian DeLorenzi

THAT the meeting return to open session at 10:30 a.m.

THAT Council approve the continuance of the Private Roads Grant Program in 2024; and THAT staff be directed to forward this 2024 Private Roads Grant report with attachments for Budget deliberations for Council consideration to budget $21,000.00 for the Program in 2024.

THAT Council approve the Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) expenditures as presented totaling $3,301.90 (WTP WO #3663047,3572764,3571582)

THAT the meeting recess at 11:20 a.m. returning at 11:30 a.m.

THAT Council approve staff's recommendations to increase the cost of an individual alcoholic drink at municipal run bar functions from $5 to $6, effective immediately; AND THAT the Schedule of Fees for 2024 be amended to reflect the change.

THAT Council direct staff to develop a municipal policy outlining requirements and attendance levels required to receive permission to open the municipal bar in the lobby with access to the stands; and THAT Council approve the request received by Mr. Gienow for staff to operate the municipal bar in the lobby on December 22, 2023 from 7:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.; and THAT in the interim of a policy being adopted that a deposit would be charged in the amount of $300.

THAT Council direct staff to purchase a skating aid for the Combermere Recreation Outdoor Rink.

THAT Council direct staff to hire an electrician to review the electrical issues at the Combermere Hall; and THAT there needs to be a solution worked towards the upgrading of the existing electrical panel and bring options to Council.

THAT Council approve the staff recommendation to proceed immediately with writing off the taxes and direct the Deputy Treasurer to proceed with vesting the property roll #4726-028-025- 47700.

THAT the Regular Council Meeting Minutes for November 21, 2023 be approved as presented.

THAT the Public Meeting Minutes for November 21, 2023 be approved as presented.

THAT the Special Council Meeting Minutes for November 27, 2023 be approved as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council hereby supports the Town of Orangeville resolution as presented and agrees with the position that leadership and urgent action is needed from the Provincial Government to immediately develop, resource, and implement a comprehensive plan to address the rising levels of poverty in Ontario and a copy of the resolution of support be forwarded to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO).

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council hereby supports the Town of Gore Bay resolution calling for an amendment of subsections 118.06(2) and 118.07 of the Income Tax Act to increase the amount of tax credits for volunteer firefighting and search and rescue volunteer services to $10,000 from $3,000; and a copy of this resolution of support be forwarded to the Association of Fire Chiefs of Ontario.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council for the Township of Madawaska Valley supports the resolution from the Town of Aylmer requesting Provincial consideration for amendments to the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006, to ensure that all tenants benefit from protections intended to preserve affordability and a copy of the resolution of support be forwarded to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO).

THAT the items listed under the Correspondence - Information Section, items 17.2 to 17.3 be approved by consent and be received by the Corporation of the Township of Madawaska Valley to be filed as information.

THAT By-Law 2023-79 Being a By-Law entering into and the execution of Articles of Agreement between His Majesty The King in Right of Canada, as represented by the Minister of Employment and Social Development and The Corporation of The Township of Madawaska Valley (Enabling Accessibility Fund) be read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 5th day of December 2023.

THAT By-Law 2023-80 Being a By-Law to Amend By-Law 2006-26 of the Township of Madawaska Valley be read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 5th day of December 2023.

THAT the Meeting enter In-Camera Session at 1:05 p.m. to discuss matters pertaining to "personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees," "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)(f). 1. Approval of closed meeting minutes November 21, 2023.

THAT the meeting return to open session at 1:06 p.m.

THAT By-Law 2023-81 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 December 5, 2023 be read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 5th day of December 2023.

THAT the Council in Committee Meeting adjourn at 1:07 p.m.