The Madawaska Valley Record

Council in Committee

May 6, 2025

What was decided (2 motions)

1 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

THAT Council in Committee recommend that Council approve use of the fundraising rate for the rental of the Paul J Yakabuski Community Centre ballfield on June 14, 2025 for the Wilno Recreation Committee's annual fundraising ball tournament. Page 6 of 16 Council in Committee Minutes May 6, 2025 Donation Request Form: Rally in the Valley Councillor Maika spoke to the donation request from Rally in the Valley and does not support the request for use of the Township float. The Acting Mayor noted she does not support the request for the use of the Township float and Councillor Shulist added he does not support the request for the use of the Township float. Councillor Peplinski asked if there was an opportunity for local businesses to benefit from this event. The Recreation & Community Development Coordinator informed Council that she does not know the specifics of the event, but noted that local motels and hotels are booked for the weekend. Councillor Maika put a motion on the table to dis-approve of the request. The motion was
Moved by Mary Blank, seconded by Shelley Maika
Carried
THAT Council in Committee recommend to Council to accept the staff recommendation to accept the Expression of Interest submitted by the Central Frontenac Railway History Society, selling the 1922 CP Caboose for $1 effective this day May 6, 2025; and THAT Council in Committee recommend to Council to allow until October 31, 2025 for removal of the 1922 CP Caboose by the new owners. Page 7 of 16 Council in Committee Minutes May 6, 2025 May 2025 Recreation & Community Development Updates Ms. Gutoskie elaborated on her updates to Council regarding the website, Canada Day planning, the tennis courts, Splashtown, new benches, new alarm systems at the PJYCC and Combermere Hall, and planning of a small business week in October, all of which are included within her report for public viewing. Acting Mayor Blank informed Council of the Flannel Fest event and the working group is planning on getting together May 12th. She noted other events happening around the community coming up. 13-CIC-06 May 2025 THAT Council accept this report as information. Correspondence and Information None Unfinished Business The Acting Mayor elaborated on surplus equipment from playgrounds around the Township. She asked Hannah to elaborate on this. Ms. Gutoskie informed Council that last year the discussion took place on the surplus playground equipment. She suggested returning to Council at the June Committee meeting with information pertaining to the logistics around the equipment. Acting Mayor Blank asked th
Moved by Shelley Maika, seconded by Mary Blank
Defeated

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