Regular Council

THAT the Regular Council Meeting Agenda for Tuesday, April 7, 2015 be approved as amended

THAT the Public Meeting Minutes for March 23, 2015 be approved as presented.

THAT the Regular Council Meeting Minutes for March 23, 2015 be approved as amended. Regular Council - April 07, 2015

THAT the Special Council Meeting Minutes for March 30, 2015 be approved as presented.

THAT By-Law 2015-26 Being a By-Law to amend the Development Charges as set out in Schedule "A" of By-Law Number 2013-24 and By-Law Number 2013-25 be given first and second reading this 7th day of April 2015.

THAT By-Law 2015-26 Being a By-Law to amend the Development Charges as set out in Schedule "A" of By-Law Number 2013-24 and By-Law Number 2013-25 be given third and final reading this 7th day of April 2015.

Regular Council - April 07, 2015 THAT By-Law 2015-27 Being a By-Law to authorize the execution of a Letter of Agreement between The Ontario Trillium Foundation and The Corporation of The Township of Madawaska Valley be given first and second reading this 7th day of April 2015.

THAT By-Law 2015-27 Being a By-Law to authorize the execution of a Letter of Agreement between The Ontario Trillium Foundation and The Corporation of The Township of Madawaska Valley be given third and final reading this 7th day of April 2015.

THAT By-Law Number 2015-28 Being a By-Law for the purpose of rescinding By-Law Number 2014-22 pertaining to the Appointment of Gerry Dunn, Septic System Inspector, who is no longer employed with the municipality be given first and second reading this 7th day of April 2015.

THAT By-Law Number 2015-28 Being a By-Law for the purpose of rescinding By-Law Number 2014-22 pertaining to the Appointment of Gerry Dunn, Septic System Inspector, who is no longer employed with the municipality be given third and final reading this 7th day of April 2015.

THAT By-Law 2015-29 Being a By-Law relating to the Use, Protection and Regulation of Public Parks and Recreation Areas under the jurisdiction of The Corporation of the Township of Madawaska Valley be given first and second reading this 7th day of April 2015.

THAT By-Law 2015-29 Being a By-Law relating to the Use, Protection and Regulation of Public Parks and Recreation Areas under the jurisdiction of The Corporation of the Township of Madawaska Valley be given third and final reading this 7th day of April 2015.

THAT By-Law 2015-30 Being a By-Law to accept a tender for the Highway 60 (Opeongo Line) Connecting Link Reconstruction Project be given first and second reading this 7th day of April 2015.

THAT By-Law 2015-30 Being a By-Law to accept a tender for the Highway 60 (Opeongo Line) Connecting Link Reconstruction Project be given third and final reading this 7th day of April 2015. Regular Council - April 07, 2015

WHEREAS when a crime occurs, it doesn't affect just one person, but their family members and the entire community; and WHEREAS victims of crime and their families deserve support from their community; and WHEREAS many victim service providers, police officers, and professionals working in the criminal justice system provide assistance to victims of crime and their families; and WHEREAS victims of crime need to know that they have a voice in our criminal justice system and that there are laws in place to help them; and WHEREAS National Victims of Crime Awareness Week, April 19 to 25, 2015 offers an opportunity to raise awareness about victim issues, and about the services and laws in place to help victims and their families; and WHEREAS the theme for National Victims of Crime Awareness Week - Shaping the Future Together 2015 - will help to promote greater understanding of victim issues; and WHEREAS an increased awareness of victim issues will encourage citizens to discuss the impact of crime; and WHEREAS public demonstrations of support for victims of crime help to build a community's capacity for compassion to assist victims and their families and the community as a whole; and WHEREAS addressing victim issues requires the support and dedication of the whole community; and Regular Council - April 07, 2015 WHEREAS the support of the Township of Madawaska Valley will encourage a greater number of citizens to participate in National Victims of Crime Awareness Week; therefore be i

WHEREAS Seniors' Month is an annual province-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; WHEREAS the knowledge and experience seniors pass on to us continues to benefit all; I, Mayor Love, do hereby proclaim June 1-30, 2015 Seniors' Month in the Township of Madawaska Valley and encourage all citizens to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of our seniors.

WHEREAS social housing providers in Ontario are currently required to purchase natural gas and insurance through the Housing Services Corporation (HSC) or pay a fee to purchase elsewhere; and WHEREAS social housing providers should have the right to obtain natural gas and insurance at the lowest cost to provide value to those in need of affordable housing and all taxpayers; and Regular Council - April 07, 2015 WHEREAS the HSC should be subject to the same level of accountability and oversight as government agencies; THEREFORE BE IT resolved that the Council of the Township of Madawaska Valley supports the Housing Services Corporation Accountability Act introduced by Oxford MPP Ernie Hardeman which would remove the mandatory requirement for social housing providers to purchase gas and insurance through the HSC, require HSC to report salaries over $100,000, and give the Provincial Auditor General the authority to audit HSC.

THAT Council approve the Wilno Heritage Society apply for a Special Occasion Permit for the annual Kashub Day Festival, May 2, 2015.

RECOMMENDATION: THAT the Meeting enter In-Camera Session at 8:35 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 23, 2015

THAT the Meeting return to Open Session at 8:39 p.m.

THAT By-Law 2015-31 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 April 7th, 2015 be given first and second reading this 7th day of April 2015.

THAT By-Law 2015-31 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 April 7th, 2015 be given third and final reading this 7th day of April 2015.

Regular Council - April 07, 2015 THAT the Meeting adjourn at 8:41 p.m.