Regular Council

THAT the Regular Council Meeting Agenda for Monday, October 19, 2015 be approved as presented.

Regular Council - October 19, 2015 THAT the Regular Council Meeting Minutes of Monday, October 5, 2015 be approved as amended.

THAT the Operations Committee recommend Council review the work to be completed on Perrier Road for the E109 snowmobile trail to ensure the issues addressed by the Peterson Pathfinders Snowmobile Club can be resolved; AND THAT funding be provided to the Peterson Pathfinders Snowmobile Club in the amount of $2,768.50, through the Trails Budget Line, to complete the work specified at the Perrier Road/E109 trail crossing to mitigate damage caused to the roadbed in the future.

THAT the Operations Committee recommend Council approve to reimburse for damages caused on Opeongo Road East in the amount of $910.78.

THAT the Operations Committee Meeting Minutes of October 6, 2015 be approved as amended with the following recommendations: 1. That the Operations Committee recommend Council review the work to be completed on Perrier Road for the E109 snowmobile trail to ensure the issues addressed by the Peterson Pathfinders Snowmobile Club can be resolved; AND THAT funding be provided to the Peterson Pathfinders Snowmobile Club in the amount of $2,768.50, through the Donation Request Budget Line,Trails Budget Line to complete the work specified at the Perrier Road/E109 trail crossing to mitigate damage caused to the roadbed in the future. 2. THAT the Operations Committee recommend Council approve to reimburse for damages caused on Opeongo Road East in the amount of $910.78.

THAT the Development and Property Committee Meeting Minutes for October 8, 2015 be approved as presented with the following recommendations: 1. THAT the Development and Property Committee recommend to Council that the Wilno Heritage Group is granted site plan approval for an addition of a proposed gazebo at Wilno Heritage Park, providing that all applicable laws are met prior to the issuance of any said permit to construct the proposed building. 2. THAT the Development and Property Committee recommend Council apply a credit otherwise payable for the shore road allowance in consideration of a transfer to the Township of Part 1 on the preliminary plan of survey, being the lands as occupied and maintained by the municipality, known as Pine Cliff Road. 3. THAT the Development and Property Committee recommend Council approve the Donation Request from the Madawaska Valley Lion's Club for participation in the 50th Annual Santa Claus Parade on Saturday, November 21, 2015 for a total donation of $316.00 for the rental fees of the Paul J. Yakabuski Community Centre and Road Staff.

THAT By-Law 2015-83 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 19th day of October 2015.

THAT By-Law 2015-102 Being a By-Law to close to vehicular traffic on a temporary basis highways/streets or portions thereof under the jurisdiction of Council for social, recreational, community or athletic purpose or combination of such purposes be given first and second reading this 19th day of October 2015.

THAT By-Law 2015-102 Being a By-Law to close to vehicular traffic on a temporary basis highways/streets or portions thereof under the jurisdiction of Council for social, recreational, community or athletic purpose or combination of such purposes be given third and final reading this 19th day of October 2015.

THAT Council supports the Mayor of the City of Pembroke and the Warden of the County of Renfrew with their efforts to discuss the addition of bus routes in the Deep River to Ottawa corridor and direct staff to forward the supporting letter to Greyhound Canada and include information regarding issues with the bussing in both directions toward Ottawa and Peterborough from the Township of Madawaska Valley.

WHEREAS, in the Township of Madawaska Valley and throughout Ontario, one in five residents lives with lung disease; and WHEREAS, lung disease is one of the most prevalent, deadly and costly chronic diseases; and WHEREAS, the Township of Madawaska Valley supports all measures designed to advance and protect the health of its citizens and of Ontarians; and WHEREAS, to increase awareness of lung health issues and to inform Ontarians about the importance of their lung health, the Ontario Lung Association has designated the month of November Lung Month, NOW, THEREFORE, I Mayor Kim Love, of the Township of Madawaska Valley, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM November, 2015 as "Lung Month".

THAT Council provides permission to the St. Matthew the Apostle Parish to sell tickets for their Parish Supper Ticket Draw in the Township of Madawaska Valley.

THAT the Township of Madawaska Valley modify the normal hours of business (General Administration Office) - policy E-01 - to accommodate the 2015 Christmas and New Year's holidays, by closing the offices at 1 p.m. on December 24, 2015 and December 29-31, 2015 inclusively; AND THAT the Township of Madawaska Valley modify the normal hours of operation of the Landfill Station Sites and Curbside Pickup Services to accommodate the 2015 Christmas and New Year's holidays.

THAT Council supports Mayor Love becoming a member of the Cross County Mayors Forum and approve the travel expense involved in being a member, as well as hosting a meeting in Council Chambers including lunch and the use of a Recording Secretary through the 2016 Budget.

THAT the Meeting enter In-Camera Session at 8:18 p.m. to discuss matters pertaining to "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)(b)(c)(f). 1. Regular Council Meeting Minutes - In-Camera - October 5, 2015 2. Operations Committee Meeting Minutes - In-Camera - October 6, 2015 3. Development and Property Committee Meeting Minutes - October 8, 2015 4. By-Pass and

THAT the Meeting return to open session at 9:36 p.m.

THAT By-Law 2015-103 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 October 19th, 2015 be given first and second reading this 19th day of October 2015.

THAT By-Law 2015-103 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 October 19th, 2015 be given third and final reading this 19th day of October 2015.

THAT the Meeting adjourn at 9:37 a.m.