Regular Council

THAT the Regular Council Meeting Agenda for Tuesday, February 17, 2015 is approved as amended, adding an amended By-Law 2015-14 and the Agreement of Purchase and Sale as an addition to Item 9.3, and adding a donation request as Item 12.1.

THAT the Public Meeting Minutes for February 2, 2015 be approved as presented.

THAT the Regular Council Meeting Minutes for February 2, 2015 be approved as presented.

Regular Council - February 17, 2015 RECOMMENDATION: THAT the Development and Property Committee Meeting Minutes of February 4, 2015 be approved as presented with the following recommendations; deferring Item #8: 1.THAT the Development and Property Committee recommend Council approve the Severance Application File Number B165/14, Christopher DeVinck and Maire Kauzmann, as applied for, as a recreational use lot. 2.THAT the Development and Property Committee recommend Council approve Severance Application File Number B161/14, Ronald James Kosnaskie, as applied for, as a rural residential building lot, for the purposes of construction of a single family dwelling, FURTHERMORE THAT the Development and Property Committee has considered the additional Consent Policies contained in section 14.3(4) of the Land Division policies of the Official Plan, and have taken into account the reports provided that there is no further severance potential of the subject property. THEREFOREthe requirement of a Justification Study is not warranted. 3.THATthe Development and Property Committee recommend Council approve the Severance application File Number B162/14, Suzanne Mickus and Vytautas Mickus, as applied for, as a rural residential building lot for the purposes of the construction of a dwelling. FURTHERMORE THAT the Development and Property Committee has considered the additional Consent Policies contained in section 14.3(4) of the Land Division policies of the Official Plan, and have taken into

RECOMMENDATION: THAT the Recreation, Heritage and Community Development Committee Meeting Minutes for February 5, 2015 be approved as amended with the following recommendations, deferring #6. 1. THAT the Recreation, Heritage and Culture Committee recommend Council accept the donation request for use of the Paul J. Yakabuski Community Centre Upstairs Lounge for April 18th, 2015 for the Hospice Gala at an in-kind waive of fees of $574.07. 2. THAT the Recreation, Heritage and Culture Committee recommend Council accept the donation request for use of the Paul J. Yakabuski Community Centre Lounge for February 7th and 12th, 2015 for the Miss Madawaska Valley Pageant at an in-kind waive of fees of $279.90. 3. THAT the Recreation, Heritage and Culture Committee recommend Council accept current event dates provided in the delegation by Combermere Recreation Committee for use of the Combermere Community Centre for the 2015 year and waive the fees for an approximate total of $2,500.00 AND THAT staff is directed to provide a monthly update report for additional use of the Combermere Community Centre. 4. THAT the Recreation, Heritage and Culture Committee recommend Council direct Staff to budget $1,500.00 for supporting the 25 flower bed projects from the Madawaska Valley Horticultural Society for the 2015 season. 5. THAT the Recreation, Heritage and Culture Committee recommend Council approve Charlie D's at his expense install a propane hook up and purchase a deep fryer for the canteen a

THAT By-Law 2014-137 Being a By-Law to provide for the closing and stopping up of part of an original allowance for road along the shore of Wolfe Lake in front of Lot 110, Range "B" North in the geographic Township of Jones, in the Township of Madawaska Valley in the County of Renfrew and for the sale thereof to the abutting land owners be given third and final reading this 17th day of February 2015.

THAT By-Law Number 2015-13 Being a By-Law to authorize the execution of a License Extension and Amending Agreement - Between the Corporation of The Township of Madawaska Valley and Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario as represented by The Minister of Economic Development, Employment and Infrastructure be given first and second reading this 17th day of February 2015.

THAT By-Law Number 2015-13 Being a By-Law to authorize the execution of a License Extension and Amending Agreement - Between the Corporation of The Township of Regular Council - February 17, 2015 Madawaska Valley and Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario as represented by The Minister of Economic Development, Employment and Infrastructure be given third and final reading this 17th day of February 2015.

THAT By-Law 2015-14 Being a By-Law to provide for the sale of municipal property surplus to the needs of the municipality located at 19207 Highway 60, Barry's Bay, ON, be given first and second reading this 17th day of February, 2015 as amended.

THAT By-Law 2015-14 Being a By-Law to provide for the sale of municipal property surplus to the needs of the municipality located at 19207 Highway 60, Barry's Bay, ON, be given third and final reading this 17th day of February, 2015.

Regular Council - February 17, 2015 THAT the Township of Madawaska Valley supports the Town of Mississippi Mills with the following resolution: WHEREAS the Town of Mississippi Mills was given no authority over a hydro generation expansion project planned for the middle of its urban heritage core - historic downtown Almonte; AND WHEREAS the Town of Mississippi Mills values a high quality of life for its citizens and the associated economic benefits of tourism and other business in its heritage core; AND WHEREAS a hydro generation facility in an urban heritage core can have negative visual and esthetic impacts, and may reduce the attractiveness of the area to tourists, businesses and residents; AND WHEREAS the hydro generation facility currently provides limited economic benefit to the ratepayers of Mississippi Mills; AND WHEREAS many towns in Ontario have rivers passing through their urban heritage cores; BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Town of Mississippi Mills requests that the Province of Ontario grant Ontario municipalities the authority to control the design, placement, and scale of any structure related to hydro generation in its urban heritage core; AND THAT a moratorium be placed on any new hydro generation projects in urban heritage cores until the concerns of the municipalities on this subject are satisfied; AND THAT a copy this resolution be forwarded to Hon. Kathleen Wynne, Premier of Ontario; Hon. Glen Murray, Minister of the Environment; Hon. Bill Mauro, Minister of Natu

WHEREAS World Autism Awareness Day will be recognized on April 2nd, 2015 in Canada thanks to Liberal Senator Jim Munson's Bill S-206, An Act Respecting World Autism Awareness Day; and WHEREAS Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) affects more than 100,000 Ontarians. Autism Spectrum Disorder is now recognized as the most common neurological disorder affecting 1 in every 94 children, as well as their friends, family and community; and Regular Council - February 17, 2015 WHEREAS ASD is a spectrum disorder, which means it not only manifests itself differently in every individual in whom it appears, but its characteristics will change over the life of each individual as well. A child with ASD will become an adult with ASD; and WHEREAS Autism Ontario (formerly Autism Society Ontario) is the leading source of information and referral on autism and one of the largest collective voices representing the autism community. Since 1973, Autism Ontario has been providing support, information and opportunities for thousands of families across the province; and WHEREAS Autism Ontario is dedicated to increasing public awareness about autism and the day-to-day issues faced by individuals with autism, their families, and the professionals with whom they interact. The association and its chapters share common goals of providing information and education, supporting research, and advocating for programs and services for the autism community; AND THEREFORE, The Township of Madawaska Valley hereby declares

THAT the Township of Madawaska Valley supports the Village of Merrickville- Wolford in the following resolution: WHEREAS the Premier of Ontario has conveyed the Government's desire to limit Industrial Wind Turbine (IWT) Projects to communities that are willing hosts; AND WHEREAS the Council of the Village of Merrickville-Wolford has received a clear message from the Planning Advisory Committee that they advise against hosting IWT's in Merrickville-Wolford; AND WHEREAS the Council of the Village of Merrickville-Wolford has taken consistent position on the issue of IWTs NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Village of Merrickville-Wolford applauds the position taken by the Premier and the Government; AND FURTHER, based on the consistent position of the Council of the Village of Merrickville-Wolford and the input received from its Planning Advisory Committee regarding IWTs, the Province of Ontario and specifically the Ministry of Environment, be now advised that the Village of Merrickville- Wolford is not a "willing host" of IWT's; AND FURTHER that this resolution be circulated to Premier Kathleen Wynne, and a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Minister of Environment, Minister of Energy, Minister of Rural Affairs, MP Gordon Brown, MPP Steve Clarke and to all Ontario municipalities for their support and endorsement. Regular Council - February 17, 2015

THAT Council approve the Donation Request from Madawaska Valley Volunteer Firefighters for the full cost of the retirement dinner of $819.00 and provide a certificate of acknowledgement.

THAT Council approve the Donation Request from Madawaska Valley Volunteer Firefighters for the cost of the retirement dinner for the retirees and spouses of $154.00 and provide a certificate of acknowledgement.

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; 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 Regular Council - February 17, 2015 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 Municipal Forest Fire Management Agreement is accepted as presented as an addition to By-Law 2015-08.

Regular Council - February 17, 2015 THAT the Meeting enter In-Camera Session at 8:23 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", "a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board", "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)(c)(f). 1. Development and Property Committee Meeting Minutes - In-Camera - February 4, 2015

THAT the Meeting return to Open Session at 8:58 p.m.

THAT By-Law 2015-15 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 17th, 2015 be given first and second reading this 17th day of February 2015.

THAT By-Law 2015-15 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 17th, 2015 be given third and final reading this 17th day of February 2015.

THAT the Meeting adjourn at 8:59 p.m. Regular Council - February 17, 2015