Regular Council

THAT the Regular Council Meeting Agenda for Monday, February 2, 2015 be approved as amended removing Item 9.3 and amending Confirming By-Law to By-Law #2015-12.

THAT the Regular Council Meeting Minutes of January 19, 2015 be approved as presented.

THAT By-Law 2015-10 Being a By-Law to appoint an alternate Chief Building Official for the Corporation of the Township of Madawaska Valley be given first and second reading this 2nd day of February, 2015.

THAT By-Law 2015-10 Being a By-Law to appoint an alternate Chief Building Official for the Corporation of the Township of Madawaska Valley be given third and final reading this 2nd day of February, 2015.

THAT By-Law 2015-11 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 2nd day of February 2015.

THAT By-Law 2015-11 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 2nd day of February 2015.

WHEREAS Canada Post and the Conservatives are taking an axe to long- treasured postal services - killing good jobs, eliminating door-to-door deliver, drastically increasing postage rates and closing, downsizing and reducing hours at post offices: WHEREAS Canada Post did not properly consult on these changes, effectively eliminating any opportunity for input from the people who will be most affected; and WHEREAS closing and downsizing post offices, reducing post office hours, and eliminating door-to-door delivery will reduce service and eliminate thousands of jobs in communities throughout our country. WHEREAS Canada Post offers a public service that needs to be protected; Regular Council - February 02, 2015 BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Township of Madawaska Valley write a letter to the Minister responsible for Canada Post that calls on the government to reverse the changes to services announced by Canada Post, and to look instead for ways to increase service and revenues in areas such as postal banking. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Township of Madawaska Valley ask the Federation of Canadian Municipalities to request that the federal government consult with the public about what kind of postal service they need before allowing Canada Post to make such major changes to public postal service.

THAT the Township of Madawaska Valley accept the proposal from Millier Dickinson Blais, dated December 12, 2014, to complete a Municipal Strategic Plan for the Township of Madawaska Valley, at a cost of $9,500 (plus HST), and to start the process as soon as possible.

Regular Council - February 02, 2015 THAT further discussion on a Strategic Plan is

THAT the Meeting enter In-Camera Session at 8:17 p.m. to discuss matters pertaining to "personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees",Ontario Municipal Act 2011, c.25, s.239 (2)(b). 1. Regular Council Meeting Minutes - In-Camera - January 19, 2015

Regular Council - February 02, 2015 THAT the Meeting return to Open Session at 8:22 p.m.

THAT By-Law 2015-12 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 February 2nd, 2015 be given first and second reading this 2nd day of February, 2015.

THAT By-Law 2015-12 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 February 2nd, 2015 be given third and final reading this 2nd day of February, 2015.

THAT the Meeting adjourn at 8:24 p.m.