Regular Council

THAT the Regular Council Meeting Agenda for Monday, April 4, 2016 be approved as presented.

Regular Council - April 04, 2016 THAT the Regular Council Meeting Minutes of March 21, 2016 be approved as presented.

THAT the Development and Property Committee Meeting Minutes of March 24, 2016 be approved as presented.

THAT By-Law 2016-10 Being a By-Law to provide for the closing and stopping up of parts of an original allowance for road along the shore of the Madawaska River in front of Lots 6 and 7 in the geographic Township of Radcliffe, in the Township of Madawaska Valley in the County of Renfrew and for the sale thereof to the abutting land owners; and To govern the acquisition of lands in Lot 7 Concession 7 in the geographic Township of Radcliffe in the Township of Madawaska Valley for road widening purposes be given third and final reading this 4th day of April 2016.

THAT By-Law 2016-19 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 4th day of April 2016.

THAT Council approves the amendment to By-Law 2016-19 without the need of an Environmental Impact Study (EIS) or the need of a development agreement.

THAT By-Law 2016-19 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 4th day of April 2016.

THAT By-Law 2016-20 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 4th day of April 2016.

Regular Council - April 04, 2016 THAT By-Law 2016-20 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 4th day of April 2016.

THAT By-Law 2016-21 Being a By-Law authorizing the acceptance of a Transfer from the owners and the execution and delivery of Transfers back to each of them of portions of a closed road be given first and second reading this 4th day of April 2016.

THAT By-Law 2016-21 Being a By-Law authorizing the acceptance of a Transfer from the owners and the execution and delivery of Transfers back to each of them of portions of a closed road be given third and final reading this 4th day of April 2016.

THAT Council direct staff to schedule a Special Council Meeting to discuss By- Law 2016-22 - Code of Conduct and invite all standing committee volunteer members to attend.

THAT By-Law 2016-22 Being a By-Law to establish a Code of Conduct for members of the Municipal Council, including Standing Committee Members, for the Municipal Corporation of the Township of Madawaska Valley be given first and second reading this 4th day of April, 2016.

THAT By-Law 2016-23 Being a By-Law to appoint the Standing Committees of Council, 2014-2018, or until their successor(s) is/are appointed be given first and second reading this 4th day of April 2016.

THAT By-Law 2016-23 Being a By-Law to appoint the Standing Committees of Council, 2014-2018, or until their successor(s) is/are appointed be given third and final reading this 4th day of April 2016.

THAT Council approve two $250 bursaries for two Madawaska Valley District High School students that demonstrate financial need and reside in the Township of Madawaska Valley.

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; THEREFORE the Council of the Township of Madawaska Valley, do hereby proclaim June 1-30, 2016 Seniors' Month in the Township of Madawaska Valley and encourage all citizens to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of our seniors.

WHEREAS Volunteer Canada proclaimed April 10-16, 2016, as National Volunteer Week; AND WHEREAS National Volunteer Week is a time to pay tribute to the millions of Canadian volunteers who donate their time and energy to the greater public good; AND WHEREAS the Township of Madawaska Valley deems there to be great value in the local volunteers who are the backbone to the Madawaska Valley, creating a unique community and offering a high quality of life to its residents and visitors; NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the Township of Madawaska Valley proclaim April 10-16, 2016 as "National Volunteer Week".

THAT Council accept the proposed changes to part 7 of Severance Application B120/13(2) - B123/13(5) Rebecca Dombroski AND THAT Parts 7,8 and 9 will meet the road needs of the Municipality. Regular Council - April 04, 2016

THAT the Meeting enter In-Camera Session at 8:00 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"; "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 21, 2016 2. Letter from Mary Shushack - March 30, 2016 RE: OMB Hearing 3. Staff Report - CAO/Clerk - April 4, 2016 RE: Human Resources 4. Letter from Frank Yantha - March 22, 2016 RE: Letter of Support 5. Letter from Rita McLean - March 28, 2016 RE: Complaint

Regular Council - April 04, 2016 THAT the Meeting return to Open Session at 8:55 p.m.

THAT By-law 2016-24 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 4th, 2016 be given first and second reading this 4th day of April 2016.

THAT By-law 2016-24 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 4th, 2016 be given third and final reading this 4th day of April 2016.

THAT the Meeting adjourn at 8:57 p.m.