The Madawaska Valley Record

Council in Committee

March 3, 2026

What was decided (13 motions)

13 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

THAT Council in Committee recommend to Council to receive and approve the 2025 Annual Report for the Barry's Bay Water Drinking System as presented.
Moved by Linda Neuman, seconded by David Shulist
Carried
THAT Council in Committee recommend to Council to accept and approve the 2025 Annual Report for the Barry's Bay Wastewater System as presented.
Moved by Mary Blank, seconded by Shelley Maika
Carried
THAT Council in Committee recommend to Council to receive and approve the OCWA Quarterly Report Q-4-2025- Barry's Bay Drinking Water System & Wastewater Treatment System as presented
Moved by Joseph Cybulskie, seconded by Mary Blank
Carried
THAT Council approve What the Fudge as the canteen operator at the Paul J Yakabuski Community Centre for the 2026-27 season, at a monthly rental cost of $510.
Moved by Mary Blank, seconded by Joseph Cybulskie
Carried
THAT Council approve the use of the softball field at the fundraising rate for their annual softball tournament on May 29 2026.
Moved by David Shulist, seconded by Linda Neuman
Carried
THAT Council take a break until 12:40pm
Moved by Shelley Maika, seconded by Linda Neuman
Carried
THAT Council in Committee recommends to Council to direct staff to bring forward the Deeming By-Law as presented in Draft to the March Regular Council Meeting for approval.
Moved by Mary Blank, seconded by Linda Neuman
Carried
THAT the Regular Council Meeting Minutes for February 18th, 2026 be approved as presented.
Moved by Linda Neuman, seconded by Mary Blank
Carried
THAT By-Law 2026-25 Being a By-Law to Adopt the 2026 Wastewater System Budget and Establish the Wastewater System Rates and that it be read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 3rd day of March 2026.
Moved by Shelley Maika, seconded by Linda Neuman
Carried
THAT By-Law 2026-26 Being a By-Law to Adopt the 2026 Water System Budget and Establish the Water System Rates and that it be read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 3rd day of March 2026.
Moved by Linda Neuman, seconded by Mary Blank
Carried
THAT By-Law 2026-27 Being a By-Law to Adopt the 2026 Curbside Pickup and 2026 Transfer Station Budgets and Rates for Municipal Purposes and that it be read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 3rd day of March 2026.
Moved by Shelley Maika, seconded by Mary Blank
Carried
THAT the meeting enter In-Camera Session at 1:02pm to discuss matters Page 9 of 14 Council in Committee Minutes March 3, 2026 pursuant to the Ontario Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c.25, Section 239 "personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees," 2(b) "a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board," 2(c) "litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board" 2(e). 1. Meeting Minutes of Closed Sessions of February 3, 2026(Council in Committee), February 9, 2026(Special Council Meeting (Human Resources), and February 9, 2026 (Planning). 2.General Inquiry ratepayer-release municipal drainage easement 3.Municipal Contract Obligations: July 14, 2025 closed session update 4.Human Resources Policy- Departmental Update 5. Amended Planning Matter 6. Human Resources Matter
Moved by Joseph Cybulskie, seconded by Mary Blank
Carried
THAT the Council in Committee Meeting adjourn at 4:00pm.
Moved by Mary Blank, seconded by Shelley Maika
Carried

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