Regular Council

THAT the Regular Council Meeting Agenda for Tuesday, August 4, 2015 be approved as amended, adding an addition to Item 10.1; Letter from Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change - August 4, 2015.

THAT the Public Meeting Minutes of July 20, 2015 be approved as amended adding Councillor Maika to the attendance roll.

THAT the Regular Council Meeting Minutes for July 20, 2015 be approved as presented.

THAT By-Law 2015-58 Being a By-Law to amend By-Law 2006-26 of the Township of Madawaska Valley, as amended be given third and final reading this 4th day of August 2015.

THAT By-Law 2015-75 Being a By-Law for the appointment of an Alternate Septic System Inspector for The Corporation of the Township of Madawaska Valley be given first and second reading this 4th day of August, 2015.

THAT By-Law 2015-75 Being a By-Law for the appointment of an Alternate Septic System Inspector for The Corporation of the Township of Madawaska Valley be given third and final reading this 4th day of August, 2015.

THAT By-Law 2015-76 Being a By-Law to authorize the entering into and the execution of a Development Agreement between, Garry J. Pecarski and The Corporation of The Township of Madawaska Valley, with respect to that part of Lot 15, Concession 5, designated as Part 1 on Reference Plan 49R-18579, in the geographic Township of Sherwood, in the Township of Madawaska Valley, in the County of Renfrew be given first and second reading this 4th day of August, 2015.

THAT By-Law 2015-76 Being a By-Law to authorize the entering into and the execution of a Development Agreement between, Garry J. Pecarski and The Corporation of The Township of Madawaska Valley, with respect to that part of Lot 15, Concession 5, designated as Part 1 on Reference Plan 49R-18579, in the geographic Township of Sherwood, in the Township of Madawaska Valley, in the County of Renfrew be given third and final reading this 4th day of August, 2015.

Regular Council - August 04, 2015 THAT Council direct staff to proceed with the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) application and the future Small Communities Fund (SCF) for the resurfacing of the Old Barry's Bay Road including active transportation routes.

THAT the Council of the Township of Madawaska Valley supports Randy Pettapiece, MPP, Perth-Wellington Constituency Office in his resolution: "THAT, in the opinion of this House, the government should guarantee that government-held ridings and opposition-held ridings be given equal and transparent consideration on infrastructure funding, and that when funding decisions are made, should guarantee that all MPP's, whether in government or opposition, be given fair and equal advance notice of the official announcement."

THAT the Council of Township of Madawaska Valley Township support Haidimand County Council with the following resolution: "WHEREAS a Vacancy Rebate Program, as defined under Section 364 of The Municipal Act and Ontario Regulation 325/01, allows for property tax relief to be granted to eligible business properties when vacant for a minimum of 90 consecutive days; AND WHEREAS Haldimand County does not believe that the Provincial legislation intended that local taxpayers bear the cost of a business/collective bargaining strategy when such "vacancy" is caused by a labour disruption, such as an employee lockout/strike; AND WHEREAS a recent interim decision by the Assessment Review Board to allow for a vacancy tax rebate under these circumstances is precedent setting, unless overturned on appeal; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minister of Finance and Minister of Municipal Affairs be requested to review this legislation from a Regular Council - August 04, 2015 public policy perspective, to ensure that businesses are not eligible for a reduced property tax burden if the claimed "vacancy" is a result of a labour disruption."

THAT the Meeting enter In-Camera Session at 9:00 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 20, 2015 2. Letter from Mary Shushack - July 24, 2015 RE: Sale of Municipal Land

THAT the Meeting return to Open Session at 9:12 p.m.

THAT By-Law 2015-78 Regular Council - August 04, 2015 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 August 4, 2015 be given first and second reading this 4th day of August, 2015.

THAT By-Law 2015-78 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 August 4, 2015 be given third and final reading this 4th day of August, 2015.

THAT the Meeting adjourn at 9:14 p.m.