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Regular Council
August 9, 2017
What was decided (34 motions)
34 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
THAT the Regular Council Meeting Agenda for Wednesday, August 9, 2017 be approved as amended.
Moved by Councillor Archer, seconded by Councillor Peplinski
Carried
THAT the Special Council Meeting Minutes of June 30, 2017 be approved as presented.
Moved by Councillor Maika, seconded by Councillor Peplinski
Carried
THAT the Public Meeting Minutes for July 4, 2017 be approved as presented.
Moved by Councillor Bromwich, seconded by Councillor Maika
Carried
THAT the Regular Council Meeting Minutes for July 4, 2017 be approved as presented.
Moved by Councillor Peplinski, seconded by Councillor Archer
Carried
THAT the Special Council Meeting Minutes for July 6, 2017 be approved as presented.
Moved by Councillor Bromwich, seconded by Councillor Archer
Carried
THAT the Special Council Meeting Minutes for July 12, 2017 (9:00 a.m.) be approved as presented
Moved by Councillor Archer, seconded by Councillor Maika
Carried
THAT the Special Council Meeting Minutes for July 12, 2017 (10:30 a.m.) be approved as presented.
Moved by Councillor Bromwich, seconded by Councillor Archer
Carried
THAT the Special Council Meeting Minutes for July 12, 2017 (12:30 p.m.) be approved as presented
Moved by Councillor Maika, seconded by Councillor Archer
Carried
THAT the Special Council Meeting Minutes for July 21, 2017 (9:00 a.m.) be approved as amended.
Moved by Peplinski, seconded by Archer
Carried
THAT the Special Council Meeting Minutes for July 21, 2017 (3:30 p.m.) be approved as presented.
Moved by Councillor Archer, seconded by Councillor Peplinski
Carried
THAT the Special Council Meeting Minutes for July 28, 2017 (10:00 a.m.) be approved as presented.
Moved by Councillor Peplinski, seconded by Councillor Maika
Carried
THAT the Special Council Meeting Minutes for July 21, 2017 (10:30 a.m.) be approved as presented.
Moved by Councillor Maika, seconded by Councillor Peplinski
Carried
THAT By-Law 2017-74 Regular Council - August 09, 2017 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 Lot 5 Concession 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, as amended be given third and final reading this 9th day of August 2017
Moved by Councillor Peplinski, seconded by Councillor Maika
Carried
THAT By-Law 2017-94 Being a By-law to provide for the closing and stopping up of parts of the original allowance for the road and accreted land along the shore of Carson Lake in front of Lot 149 Range"B" North in the geographic Township of Jones in the Township of Madawaska Valley in the County of Renfrew and for the sale thereof to the abutting land owners, as amended be given first and second reading this 9th day of August 2017.
Moved by Councillor Bromwich, seconded by Councillor Archer
Carried
THAT By-Law 2017-95 Being a By-Law to authorize the execution of a Transfer Payment Agreement for the Clean Water and Wastewater Fund (CWWF) (Ontario) between Her Majesty the Queen in right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Infrastructure and The Corporation of The Township of Madawaska Valley be given first and second reading this 9th day of August 2017.
Moved by Councillor Maika, seconded by Councillor Archer
Carried
THAT By-Law 2017-95 Being a By-Law to authorize the execution of a Transfer Payment Agreement for the Clean Water and Wastewater Fund (CWWF) (Ontario) between Her Majesty the Queen in right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Infrastructure and The Corporation of The Township of Madawaska Valley be given third and final reading this 9th day of August 2017.
Moved by Councillor Peplinski, seconded by Councillor Bromwich
Carried
THAT the Operations Manager is to obtain quotes for an engineer report for the reconstruction of the Old Barry's Bay Road for the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund application.
Moved by Councillor Maika, seconded by Councillor Archer
Carried
THAT Council supports the County of Renfrew with the following: WHEREAS the revitalization of the economy of Eastern Ontario continues to be the primary objective of the Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus (EOWC); AND WHEREAS the Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus Inc. in its Economic Development Strategy for Eastern Ontario has identified the necessity of improving mobile broadband and cellular networks as critical to propelling innovation and economic growth in all sectors of the regional economy including manufacturing, agriculture, and transportation services; AND WHEREAS the Eastern Ontario Warden's and the Eastern Ontario Regional Network (EORN) have undertaken a detailed and comprehensive engineering analysis of the gaps in cellular coverage and capacity across the region; AND WHEREAS that analysis demonstrates the existence of significant gaps in both coverage and capacity that is impacting public safety, economic growth and the quality of life for residents; AND WHEREAS EORN, on behalf of the EOWC, has prepared a full business case to support improvement and expansion of cellular networks and mobile broadband services across Eastern Ontario; AND WHEREAS establishing a Public Safety Broadcast Network (PSBN) for First Responders is a national imperative; AND WHEREAS EORN is proposing the development of a Public Safety Broadcast Network pilot project covering Eastern Ontario to support a national network; AND WHERAS the Eastern Ontario Warden's Caucus has proven itself capable
Moved by Councillor Bromwich, seconded by Councillor Archer
Carried
THAT the Chief Fire Official is provided with an iphone to meet the requirements of the applications the Fire Department is currently testing.
Moved by Councillor Bromwich, seconded by Councillor Peplinski
Carried
THAT Council authorize the replacement of two barbeques for the quoted price of $316.38.
Moved by Councillor Maika, seconded by Councillor Peplinski
Carried
THAT Council authorize CIMCO to install the Rink Seal Pro at the Paul J. Yakabuski Community Centre for the quoted price of $10,668.00 (HST extra).
Moved by Councillor Maika, seconded by Councillor Archer
Carried
THAT Council grant permission to Communities in Bloom to have an open air fire at The Railway Station for the Farm to Table Pig Roast on Friday, August 11, 2017. Regular Council - August 09, 2017
Moved by Councillor Bromwich, seconded by Councillor Maika
Carried
THAT Council defer vesting Roll # 47 26 024 030 23100 0000, 39268 Combermere Road and Roll # 47 26 028 025 4377 0000, Needham Street until just before the two year deadline (prior to July, 2019).
Moved by Councillor Maika, seconded by Councillor Archer
Carried
WHEREAS the Municipality of the Township of Madawaska Valley recently experienced Spring Flood Damage starting on April 17, 2017 and has experienced incremental operating and capital costs; The Council of the Township of Madawaska Valley hereby requests the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing to activate the Municipal Disaster Recovery Assistance program; FURTHER THAT Valerie R. Jahn, Temporary Interim Treasurer, is given delegated authority to verify and attest to the accuracy of the claim.
Moved by Councillor Maika, seconded by Councillor Peplinski
Carried
THAT the Meeting recess at 6:07 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Maika, seconded by Councillor Peplinski
Carried
THAT the Meeting enter In-Camera Session at 6:20 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", Ontario Municipal Act 2011, c.25, s.239 (2)(b)(c). 1. Special Council Meeting Minutes - IN-CAMERA - June 26, 2017 2. Special Council Meeting Minutes - IN-CAMERA - June 30, 2017 3. Regular Council Meeting Minutes - IN-CAMERA - July 4, 2017 4. Special Council Meeting Minutes - IN-CAMERA - July 6, 2017 5. Special Council Meeting Minutes - IN-CAMERA - July 12, 2017 (12:30 p.m.) 6. Special Council Meeting Minutes - IN-CAMERA - July 21, 2017 (9:00 a.m.) 7. Special Council Meeting Minutes - IN-CAMERA - July 21, 2017 (3:30 p.m.) 8. Special Council Meeting Minutes - IN-CAMERA - July 28, 2017 (10:00 a.m.) 9. By-Law Enforcement - Account Receivable 10. Staff Training and Development Report - Mayor Love - August 8, 2017 11. Staff Overtime Report - Mayor Love - August 8, 2017 12. Staff Vacation/Leave Request - Mayor Love August 9, 2017 13. Barry's Bay Landfill Contamination Attenuation Zone Report - Mayor Love - August 9, 2017 14. Recreation Report - Mayor Love - August 8, 2017 15. CAO/Clerk Recruitment - Mayor Love 16. Seniors Community Grant Funding - Councillor Archer
Moved by Councillor Maika, seconded by Councillor Peplinski
Carried
THAT the Meeting return to Open Session at 8:14 p.m. Regular Council - August 09, 2017
Moved by Councillor Maika, seconded by Councillor Peplinski
Carried
THAT in the absence of a Chief Administrative Officer, Council approves the staff training and development requests submitted by Municipal staff as of August 9, 2017.
Moved by Councillor Peplinski, seconded by Councillor Bromwich
Carried
THAT in the absence of a Chief Administrative Officer, Council approves the vacation and/or leave requests submitted by Municipal staff as of August 9, 2017.
Moved by Councillor Bromwich, seconded by Councillor Maika
Carried
THAT By-Law 2017-97 Being a By-Law to appoint a Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk, for the Corporation of the Township of Madawaska Valley be given first and second reading this 9th day of August 2017.
Moved by Councillor Peplinski, seconded by Councillor Archer
Carried
THAT By-Law 2017-97 Being a By-Law to appoint a Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk, for the Corporation of the Township of Madawaska Valley be given third and final reading this 9th day of August 2017.
Moved by Councillor Bromwich, seconded by Councillor Peplinski
Carried
Regular Council - August 09, 2017 THAT By-Law 2017-96 Being a By-Law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Madawaska Valley at a Council Meeting of August 9th, 2017, as amended be given first and second reading this 9th day of August 2017
Moved by Councillor Archer, seconded by Councillor Peplinski
Carried
THAT By-Law 2017-96 Being a By-Law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Madawaska Valley at a Council Meeting of August 9th, 2017, as amended be given third and final reading this 9th day of August 2017
Moved by Councillor Maika, seconded by Councillor Bromwich
Carried
THAT the Meeting adjourn at 8:17 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Archer, seconded by Councillor Peplinski