Regular Council

THAT the Regular Council Meeting Agenda for Monday, March 7, 2016 be approved as amended.

THAT the draft 2015 Financial Statements be accepted as presented.

THAT the Regular Council Meeting Minutes for February 16, 2016 be approved as amended.

THAT the Special Council Meeting Minutes for February 19, 2016 be approved as presented.

THAT the Special Council Meeting Minutes of March 2, 2016 be approved as presented. Regular Council - March 07, 2016

THAT the Development and Property Committee Meeting for February 18, 2016 be approved as presented with the following recommendation: 1. THAT the Development and Property Committee recommend Council approve Severance Application B08/16, as a lot addition, subject to the following condition, as per the County Planning Report, item 5(c), the reduced lot area of the retained lands be addressed through a Minor Variance application.

THAT By-Law 2016-15 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 7th day of March 2016, AND THAT together with a development agreement that is to the satisfaction of the Municipality.

THAT By-Law 2016-15 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 7th day of March 2016, AND THAT together with a development agreement that is to the satisfaction of the Municipality.

WHEREAS: The Independent Electrical System Operator, under Ministerial Directive, issued an RFP for additional renewable energy generation including 300 MW of wind generation and is considering issuing further RFPs for 2016; and, WHEREAS: The December 2015 Auditor General’s report confirmed that Ontario is generating surplus electricity with capacity increasing by 19% in the last 8 years while demand fell by 7.5% in the same period. Additional capacity is not required at this time; and, WHEREAS: The Auditor General also reported that the existing Feed In Tariff (FIT) contracts mean that Ontario power consumers will pay a premium of $9.2 billion for renewable power with wind power pricing that is double the prices paid in other jurisdictions; and, WHEREAS: The Ontario Chamber of Commerce reports that the escalating price of electricity is undermining their members’ capacity to grow, hire new workers, and attract investment, and that Ontario’s electricity costs are among the highest in North America, making the province uncompetitive for business growth; and, WHEREAS: Adding wind to Ontario’s grid drives CO2 emissions higher. The Ontario Society of Professional Engineers estimated that wind with natural gas backup produces base-load electricity at about 200 grams of CO2 emissions/kWh compared with the current system average level of 40 grams CO2 emissions/kWh ; and, WHEREAS: Regular Council - March 07, 2016 Nature Canada reports that wind power facilities have a substantial neg

THAT the Township of Madawaska Valley supports the Township of McNab/Braeside resolution: WHEREAS the hiring freeze in the City of Ottawa paramedic system is affecting the response times of our ambulance services in Renfrew County; AND WHEREAS in Renfrew County, paramedics said they are feeling the impact of the change; AND WHEREAS it has been noticed that long wait times are occurring for our local residents to be transported in an emergency situation; AND WHEREAS by Ontario law, units from the County's paramedic service must respond to emergency calls if they are closest; AND WHEREAS Renfrew County paramedic Chief Micheal Nolan has advised "It leaves us significantly short in our own communities when we're responding into the City of Ottawa"; AND WHEREAS pulling back of emergency services resources in the City of Ottawa is affecting the Township as their neighbours to be the responding agency; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Ottawa be petitioned to expedite hiring the required paramedics to alleviate the burden being placed on the County of Renfrew paramedic services; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be circulated to the City of Ottawa, all municipalities in Renfrew County, and the Provincial and Federal Ministries of Health for support.

THAT the Township of Madawaska Valley provides permission to the St. Paul and St. James United Church, Women of Madawaska to sell raffle tickets within the Township of Madawaska Valley.

THAT the Meeting enter In-Camera Session at 8:16 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 - February 16, 2016 2. Development and Property Committee Meeting Minutes - In-Camera - February 18, 2016 3. Special Council Meeting Minutes - In-Camera - February 19, 2016 4. Human Resources - Interview Process 5. Human Resources - Staffing Report (Verbal)

THAT the Meeting return to Open Session at 8:28 p.m.

Regular Council - March 07, 2016 THAT By-Law 2016-16 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 7, 2016 be given first and second reading this 7th day of March 2016.

THAT By-Law 2016-16 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 7, 2016 be given third and final reading this 7th day of March 2016.

THAT the Meeting adjourn at 8:32 p.m.