Regular Council

THAT the Regular Council Meeting Agenda for Monday, November 16, 2015 be approved as amended.

THAT the Meeting recess at 8:36 p.m.

THAT the Regular Council Meeting Minutes of November 2, 2015 be approved as presented.

THAT the Recreation, Heritage and Culture Committee Meeting Minutes of November 5, 2015 be approved as amended with the following recommendations: 1. THAT the Recreation, Heritage and Culture Committee recommend to Council to accept the donation request from the Wilno Recreation Corporation received October 10th, 2015 in regards to flooding the outdoor rink in Wilno by the Township of Madawaska Valley Fire Department. AND THAT the Recreation, Heritage and Culture Committee accept the cost of $67.38 for water if the Fire Department draws the water from a fire hydrant. AND THAT the Recreation, Heritage and Culture Committee direct staff to consult with the Wilno Recreation Corporation as to when the water will be dispensed and coordinate with the Fire Department. 2. THAT the Recreation, Heritage and Culture Committee recommend to Council to accept the donation request from the St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation received October 19, 2015 for the Tree of Lights event with a monetary cost of $600.00 for horse drawn wagon ride and the in-kind use of the Visitor Centre at $120.00 for Friday, December 4, 2015. 3. THAT the Recreation, Heritage and Culture Committee recommend to Council to accept the donation request from Ann Maika for the purposes of an in-kind donation rental of the Paul J. Yakabuski Community Centre Lounge for $574.07 (including HST) for the Girls Night Out event on Friday, December 11, 2015. 4. THAT the Recreation, Heritage and Culture Committee recommend to

THAT the Water and Wastewater Committee Meeting Minutes of November 10, 2015 be approved as presented with the following recommendation: 1. THAT the Water and Wastewater Committee recommend Council approve an account reduction on account # 026-010-10460-00 in the amount of $9577.96.

THAT the Development and Property Committee Meeting Minutes of November 12, 2015 be approved as amended with the following recommendations: 1. THAT the Development and Property Committee recommend Council approve Severance Application B90/15, for right-of-way purposes, subject to the Applicant entering into an Agreement with the Municipality, with respect to the use of that part of the Township Road Allowance being utilized as road access to Lot 19, Concession 12, geographic Township of Sherwood. 2. THAT the Development and Property Committee recommend Council approve Severance Application B101/15, for right-of-way purposes. 3. THAT the Development and Property Committee recommend Council approve the removal of the identified trees on Mr. Andrew Yantha's property on Lots #22 and #23 (secured by the Municipality). 4. THAT the Development and Property Committee recommend Council accept the Flower Watering Report as information; AND THAT the Development and Property Committee direct staff to find efficiencies for the 2016 summer for watering and provide them during budget discussions. 5. THAT the Development and Property Committee recommend Council move the draft billboard by-law forward for consideration. 6. THAT the Development and Property Committee recommend Council approve the six billboard signs presented.

THAT Council nominate Theresa Paplinskie for the Engaged Rural youth to be profiled in the Rural Ontario Institute's Youth Engagement Showcase.

THAT Council direct the CAO/Clerk to develop a resolution in opposition of the proposed expanding powers to charge a municipal land transfer tax province- wide and provide a draft copy for Council.

THAT Council supports the United Townships of Head, Clara and Maria in the following resolution: WHEREAS the North Renfrew Emergency Management Board met in June of 2015 and unanimously proposed to dissolve the NRERU Board and agreement with instructions to bring the decision back to each individual municipality; AND WHEREAS the towns of Deep River and Laurentian Hills have already resolved to dissolve the board and unity; Regular Council - November 16, 2015 AND WHEREAS it is a fact that providing emergency rescue services along the Trans Canada Highway 17 throughout Head, Clara and Maria is a provincial responsibility; AND WHEREAS HCM has completed its due diligence and is satisfied that there is no legal obligation or liability in disbanding this agreement; AND WHEREAS continuation in the agreement is not likely even if HCM fronted the requested $30,000 for equipment as Deep River and Laurentian Hills do not wish to continue and can withdraw from the agreement with 60 days notice; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT after careful consideration and public consultation the Council of the Municipality of the United Townships of Head, Clara and Maria does hereby formally declare its interest to join with the towns of Deep River and Laurentian Hills and jointly dissolve the North Renfrew Emergency Rescue Unit service, board and agreement effective September 1, 2015. AND FURTHER THAT as per the board's recommendation the Auto Extrication Unit ownership be transferred to the Town of Lau

THAT Council approve a donation to the Opeongo Snowbirds Snowmobile Club with an upset limit totaling $2000.00 (in-kind) for materials and $4000 (cash) to be determined required by the Operation Manager and not to impose on any of the Township's current projects.

THAT the Meeting enter In-Camera Session at 10:00 p.m. to discuss matters pertaining to "personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees"; Ontario Municipal Act 2011, c.25, s.239 (2)(b). 1. Regular Council Meeting Minutes - In-Camera - November 2, 2015 2. Water and Wastewater Committee Meeting Minutes - In-Camera - November 2, 2015

THAT the Meeting return to Open Session at 10:02 p.m.

THAT By-Law 2015-105 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 November 16, 2015 be given first and second reading this 16th day of November 2015.

THAT By-Law 2015-105 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 November 16, 2015 be given third and final reading this 16th day of November 2015.

THAT the Meeting adjourn at 10:03 p.m.