Regular Council

THAT the Regular Council Meeting Agenda May 21, 2013 be approved as presented.

That the Regular Council Meeting Minutes of May 6, 2013 be approved as presented.

That the Regular Council Meeting Minutes - IN-CAMERA - of May 6, 2013 be approved as presented.

THAT the Township of Madawaska Valley Public Library Board Meeting Minutes of April 3, 2013 be accepted.

THAT the Finance Committee Meeting Minutes of May 9, 2013 be approved as presented with the following recommendations: 1. THAT the Finance Committee recommend the renewal of the lease of office space to Serco DES Inc. for a two year period ending August 31, 2015. 2. THAT the Finance Committee recommend that the reduction to Council Honorariums take effect on May 1, 2013. 3. THAT the Finance Committee recommend that Council invite tenders for Municipal Insurance needs with the option of automatic renewal for up to a 5 year term; AND THAT a threshold of 3% per annum be established whereby if insurance premiums do not increase above this threshold that staff is authorized to renew the insurance policy without the need to re-tender provided there is no substantial change in coverage and that they are satisfied with the services we are receiving.

THAT the Human Resources Committee Meeting Minutes of May 9, 2013 be approved with the following recommendation: 1. THAT the Human Resources Committee recommend Council approve hosting an In-Service with Mr. Fred Dean for an estimated cost of $2500.00.

THAT the Human Resources Committee Meeting Minutes - In-Camera of May 9, 2013 be approved as presented.

THAT the Finance Committee Meeting Minutes - In-Camera of May 9, 2013 be approved as presented.

THAT By-Law 2013-44 Being a By-Law to amend By-Law Number 2006-26 of the Township of Madawaska Valley, as amended be given first and second reading this 21st day of May, 2013.

THAT By-Law 2013-44 Regular Council - May 21, 2013 Being a By-Law to amend By-Law Number 2006-26 of the Township of Madawaska Valley, as amended be given third and final reading this 21st day of May, 2013.

THAT By-Law 2013-45 Being a By-Law to provide for the remuneration of the Members of Council of The Corporation of the Township of Madawaska Valley be given first and second reading this 21st day of May, 2013.

THAT By-Law 2013-45 Being a By-Law to provide for the remuneration of the Members of Council of The Corporation of the Township of Madawaska Valley be given third and final reading this 21st day of May, 2013.

THAT By-Law 2013-46 Being a By-Law to authorize the execution of an Agreement between The Corporation of The Township of Madawaska Valley and SERCO DES Inc. be given first and second reading this 21st day of May 2013.

THAT By-Law 2013-46 Being a By-Law to authorize the execution of an Agreement between The Corporation of The Township of Madawaska Valley and SERCO DES Inc. be given third and final reading this 21st day of May 2013.

THAT By-Law Number 2013-47 Being a By-Law to adopt the 2013 Municipal and Area Rating Budgets and establish the 2013 Tax Rates for Municipal purposes be given first and second reading this 21st day of May 2013.

THAT By-Law Number 2013-47 Being a By-Law to adopt the 2013 Municipal and Area Rating Budgets and establish the 2013 Tax Rates for Municipal purposes be given third and final reading this 21st day of May 2013.

WHEREAS Seniors' Month is an annual nation-wide celebration; WHEREAS seniors have contributed and continue to contribute immensely to the life and vibrancy of this community; WHEREAS seniors continue to serve as leaders, mentors, volunteers and important and active members of this community; WHEREAS their contributions past and present warrant appreciation and recognition and their stories deserve to be told; WHEREAS the health and well-being of seniors is in the interest of all and further adds to the health and well-being of the community; Regular Council - May 21, 2013 WHEREAS the knowledge and experience seniors pass on to us continues to benefit all; I, Mayor Shulist, along with Council do hereby proclaim June 1-30, 2013 Seniors' Month in The Township of Madawaska Valley and encourage all citizens to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of our seniors.

THAT By-Law Number 2013-48 Being a By-Law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Madawaska Valley at a Public and Regular Council Meeting of May 21, 2013 be given first and second reading this 21st day of May 2013.

THAT By-Law Number 2013-48 Being a By-Law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Madawaska Valley at a Public and Regular Council Meeting of May 21, 2013 be given third and final reading this 21st day of May 2013.

THAT the Meeting adjourn at 7:46 p.m.