Regular Council

THAT the Regular Council Meeting Agenda for Monday, March 23, 2015 be approved as presented.

THAT the Municipality participates in the next phase and development of the shared elements outlined in CIF Report 802.4 (Business Case Analysis) for a cost of $4,162.17.

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

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

Regular Council - March 23, 2015 THAT the Recreation, Heritage and Culture Committee Meeting Minutes for March 5, 2015 be approved as presented with the following recommendations: 1. THAT the Recreation, Heritage and Culture Committee recommend Council accept the donation request from the Madawaska Valley Public Library Board for fees waived for the rental of the Paul J. Yakabuski Community Centre Lounge on Wednesday, May 6th, 2015 for the Annual Trivia Night Fundraiser. 2. THAT the Recreation, Heritage and Culture Committee recommend Council support the following resolution: To the Legislative Assembly of Ontario: WHEREAS: It has been over a decade since Regulation 316/03 of the Highway Traffic Act has been updated to recognize new classes of Off-Road Vehicles and a motion to do so passed on November 7, 2013 with unanimous support of the Provincial Legislature; WHEREAS: Owners of 2-Up ATVs and Side-by-Side UTVs deserve clarity in knowing which roadways and trails are legal for use of these off-road vehicles; and WHEREAS: Owners should be able to legally use their vehicles to access woodlots, trails and hunting and fishing destinations. THEREFORE, we the undersigned, petition the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as follows: that Private Member's Bill 58, which seeks to update the Highway Traffic Act to include new classes of All-Terrain and Utility Task Vehicles receive swift passage through the Legislature. 3. THAT the Recreation, Heritage and Culture Committee recommend Coun

THAT By-Law 2015-04 Being a By-Law to provide for the closing and stopping up of parts of an original allowance for road along the shore of Kamaniskeg Lake in front of Lot 178 Range "B" South in the geographic Township of Sherwood 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 23rd day of March 2015.

THAT By-Law 2015-22 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 23rd day of March 2015.

THAT By-Law 2015-22 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 23rd day of March 2015.

THAT By-Law 2015-23 Being a By-Law to provide for the naming and renaming of the highways, streets, roads and private roads within the Township of Madawaska Valley be giving first and second reading this 23rd day of March 2015.

THAT Council supports the following resolution from the Township of Head, Clara and Maria: WHEREAS the province has recently attempted to improve its revenue situation by increasing the costs of Ontario Provincial Police Billing and is 2014 attempted to claw back the Power Dam payments affecting many Ontario municipalities; AND WHEREAS a review document by the Ministry of Finance of the Provincial Land Tax (PLT) received from property owners in unorganized territories for provincial services has recently been presented for comment and details some significant inequities between how properties are taxed and the benefits received from the province in comparison to other municipalities; AND WHEREAS it is understood that this paper focuses on the discrepancies between unorganized areas and organized municipalities in Northern Ontario it also affects small rural municipalities in Southern and Northern Ontario; AND WHEREAS numerous rural Ontario municipalities have many of the same challenges as those in unorganized territories due to isolation, low population density, and distance to services but do not benefit from exemptions, subsidies and funding received by Northern Ontario residents; AND WHEREAS these small rural municipalities provide the bare minimum in services to their constituents such as maintenance of roads, garbage collection, scant recreation and a public library not being able to afford luxuries such as local policing , emergency services, utilities, water and sewer

WHEREAS the cost of hydro has doubled and in some cases more than doubled in the past five years; and WHEREAS the costs of electricity in the Province of Ontario is forcing businesses to consider leaving the area; and WHEREAS many families are having difficulty keeping up with their monthly payments; and WHEREAS the Province’s Long Term Energy Plan anticipates that consumers will face hydro rates that will rise by 42% over the next five (5) years; and WHEREAS it is essential that the residents and businesses of the Madawaska Valley to have access to affordable hydro to thrive and prosper; and WHEREAS Council urges Provincial relief to Ontario Hydro One Customers to reflect the means of rural residents to reasonably access hydro through a review of Provincial policies and their agencies that set Ontario rates for electricity, distribution charges, debt retirement, global adjustments costs and carbon taxes. Council requests, that this review would include consultation with rural and urban municipalities; and WHEREAS Council reminds Rural municipalities to advocate the investigation by the Ontario Ombudsman regarding the major systemic issues identified by complaints involving overcharging of hydro, an explanation of line items on billing and, resolve of related matters; and WHEREAS it is imperative that the Province of Ontario review their energy policies and utilize The Rural and Northern Lens advocated by the Rural Ontario Municipal Association to evaluate and assess the need

RECOMMENDATION: 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. Regular Council Meeting Minutes - In-Camera - March 2, 2015 2. Barry's Bay Landfill 3. Statement of Claim - Former CAO/Clerk

THAT the Meeting returned to Open Session at 8:48 p.m.

THAT By-Law 2015-24 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 March 23rd, 2015 be given first and second reading this 23rd day of March 2015.

THAT By-Law 2015-24 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 March 23rd, 2015 be given third and final reading this 23rd day of March 2015.

THAT the Meeting adjourn at 8:51 p.m.