Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (26 motions)
26 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
THAT the Regular Council Meeting Agenda for Monday, July 21, 2014 be approved as presented.
Moved by Councillor Neuman, seconded by Councillor Kulas
Carried
THAT the Cell Tower Resolution 02-0505-14 be rescinded.
Moved by Councillor Yantha, seconded by Councillor Kulas
Carried
THAT Council provide concurrence to CanACRE Ltd., being an Authorized Agent of Bell Mobility Inc., to build the proposed 60 meter Self-Support Tower to the official position described as follows: Latitude: 45.336808 and Longitude: -77.603572 (LT 6, Con 1, Radcliffe; LT 6, Con 2, Radcliffe, Except 49R5779; Radcliffe); located southeast of Carmel Hill Road and Serran Road, Madawaska Valley, Ontario. Regular Council - July 21, 2014
Moved by Councillor Yantha, seconded by Councillor Bromwich
Carried
THAT the Regular Council Meeting Minutes of July 7, 2014 be approved as presented.
Moved by Councillor Bromwich, seconded by Councillor Yantha
Carried
THAT the Public Meeting Minutes of July 18, 2014 be approved as presented.
Moved by Councillor Kulas, seconded by Councillor Bromwich
Carried
THAT the Special Council Meeting Minutes of July 18, 2014 be approved as presented.
Moved by Councillor Yantha, seconded by Councillor Neuman
Carried
THAT the Roads, Property and Planning Committee Meeting Minutes of July 18, 2014 are approved as presented with the following recommendations: 1. THAT the Roads, Property and Planning Committee recommend Council commence with a design plan from Crosstown Construction on the Algonquin Shores Subdivision public access with the approval from the Operations Manager and the neighbouring property owners. 2. THAT the Roads, Property and Planning Committee recommend that Council allow Ontario Power Generation (OPG) permission to upgrade Bark Lake Dam Road with the understanding that all costs of the work be borne by Ontario Power Generation. Regular Council - July 21, 2014
Moved by Councillor Bromwich, seconded by Councillor Yantha
Carried
THAT By-Law 2014-73 Being a By-Law to provide for reduced hours of voting on Voting Day at Valley Manor Inc. - retirement home, be given first and second reading this 21st day of July 2014.
Moved by Councillor Yantha, seconded by Councillor Neuman
Carried
THAT By-Law 2014-73 Being a By-Law to provide for reduced hours of voting on Voting Day at Valley Manor Inc. - retirement home, be given third and final reading this 21st day of July 2014.
Moved by Councillor Kulas, seconded by Councillor Yantha
Carried
THAT By-Law 2014-74 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 July, 2014.
Moved by Councillor Yantha, seconded by Councillor Bromwich
Carried
THAT By-Law 2014-74 Regular Council - July 21, 2014 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 July, 2014.
Moved by Councillor Kulas, seconded by Councillor Neuman
Carried
THAT By-Law 2014-74 as an amendment to By-Law 2006-26 rezoning the land described in 1(a) of By-Law 2014-74 will not require an environmental site assessment.
Moved by Councillor Yantha, seconded by Councillor Bromwich
Carried
THAT By-Law 2014-75 Being a By-Law to authorize the entering into and the execution of an Amending Agreement, between Ontario Clean Water Agency/Agence Ontarienne Des Eaux, and The Corporation of the Township of Madawaska Valley, with respect to the operation and maintenance services of the Water Treatment Facility be given first and second reading this 21st day of July 2014.
Moved by Councillor Neuman, seconded by Councillor Yantha
Carried
THAT By-Law 2014-75 Being a By-Law to authorize the entering into and the execution of an Amending Agreement, between Ontario Clean Water Agency/Agence Ontarienne Des Eaux, and The Corporation of the Township of Madawaska Valley, with respect to the operation and maintenance services of the Water Treatment Facility be given third and final reading this 21st day of July 2014.
Moved by Councillor Kulas, seconded by Councillor Bromwich
Carried
THAT By-Law Number 2014-76 Being a By-Law to authorize the entering into and the execution of an Amending Agreement, between Ontario Clean Water Agency/Agence Ontarienne Des Eaux, and The Corporation of the Township of Madawaska Valley, with respect Regular Council - July 21, 2014 to the operation and maintenance services of the Wastewater Treatment Facility be given first and second reading this 21st day of July 2014.
Moved by Councillor Yantha, seconded by Councillor Neuman
Carried
THAT By-Law Number 2014-76 Being a By-Law to authorize the entering into and the execution of an Amending Agreement, between Ontario Clean Water Agency/Agence Ontarienne Des Eaux, and The Corporation of the Township of Madawaska Valley, with respect to the operation and maintenance services of the Wastewater Treatment Facility be given third and final reading this 21st day of July 2014.
Moved by Councillor Bromwich, seconded by Councillor Kulas
Carried
WHEREAS Bill 83, Protection of Public Participation Act, 2014, being "A Statutory Powers of Procedure Act in order to protect expression on matters of public interest" (hereinafter "Bill 83"), was introduced into the Provincial Legislature in June 2013; WHEREAS Bill 83 was introduced by the government out of concern that Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPP), being lawsuits brought before the court by one party against another party or individual as a tactic for silencing or intimidating the other party, are having a chilling effect on public participation on contentious matters of public interest in Ontario; WHEREAS Bill 83 is intended to protect persons from being subjected to legal proceedings that would stifle their ability to speak out on public issues or promote, in the public interest, action by the public or any level of government; WHEREAS the ability to engage in public participation forums is the foundation of a democratic society; WHEREAS there exist a number of high profile environmental issues in the Regional Municipality of Halton that are of public interest and that have generated a great deal of debate in the community; Regular Council - July 21, 2014 WHEREAS Regional Council is of the opinion that public participation in matters of public interest ought to be encouraged and not discouraged through tactics such as strategic lawsuits against public participation; WHEREAS provision is made in Bill 83 to amend the Courts of Justice Act for such
Moved by Councillor Bromwich, seconded by Councillor Kulas
Carried
THAT Severance application File Number B61/14, be approved as applied for, as a rural residential building lot.
Moved by Councillor Yantha, seconded by Councillor Bromwich
Carried
THAT Severance application File Number B68/14, be approved for the creation of a mutual driveway.
Moved by Councillor Kulas, seconded by Councillor Yantha
Carried
THAT Council supports the Township of Baldwin in their efforts to have the Province take back policing responsibility for small municipalities.
Moved by Councillor Yantha, seconded by Councillor Neuman
Carried
THAT the meeting enter In-Camera Session at 9:06 p.m. to discuss matters pertaining to the "security of the property of the municipality or local board", "personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees", "advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose", Ontario Municipal Act 2011, c.25, s.239 (2)(a)(b)(f). 1. Regular Council Meeting Minutes - In-Camera - July 7, 2014 "security of the property of the municipality or local board", "personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees", "advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose", Ontario Municipal Act 2011, c.25, s.239 (2)(a)(b)(f). 2. Roads, Property and Planning Committee Meeting Minutes - In-Camera - July 18, 2014 "security of the property of the municipality or local board", "personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees", "advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose", Ontario Municipal Act 2011, c.25, s.239 (2)(a)(b)(f). 3. Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk - 2014 Goals and Objectives Regular Council - July 21, 2014 "personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees", Ontario Municipal Act 2011, c.25, s.239 (2)(b)(f).
Moved by Councillor Yantha, seconded by Councillor Neuman
Carried
THAT the Meeting return to Open Session at 9:22 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Yantha, seconded by Councillor Neuman
Carried
THAT Council accept the Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk's 2014 Goals and Objectives as presented.
Moved by Councillor Neuman, seconded by Councillor Kulas
Carried
THAT By-Law 2014-77 Being a By-Law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Madawaska Valley at a Regular Council Meeting of July 21st, 2014 be given first and second reading this 21st day of July, 2014.
Moved by Councillor Kulas, seconded by Councillor Yantha
Carried
THAT By-Law 2014-77 Being a By-Law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Madawaska Valley at a Regular Council Meeting of July 21st, 2014 be given third and final reading this 21st day of July, 2014.
Moved by Councillor Neuman, seconded by Councillor Bromwich
Carried
THAT the Meeting adjourn at 9:25 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Neuman, seconded by Councillor Yantha