Regular Council

THAT the Regular Council Meeting Agenda for Monday, August 21, 2017 be approved as amended.

THAT the Regular Council Meeting Minutes for August 9, 2017 be approved as presented.

THAT the Fire and Protection Committee Meeting Report of August 11, 2017 be approved as presented with the following recommendations: 1. THAT the Fire and Protection Committee recommend that Council accepts the draft Automatic Aid Agreement between the Township of Madawaska Valley and the Township of Hasting Highlands in principal and that it is brought forward to a by-law. 2. THAT the Fire and Protection Committee recommend to Council to deem the North Hall tanker as surplus.

THAT By-Law 2017-98 Being a By-law to authorize the entering into and the execution of an Agreement between Terrance Murray and The Corporation of The Township of Madawaska Valley with respect to the use of an unopened Road Allowance between Concessions 4 and 5, geographic Township of Sherwood be given first and second reading this 21st day of August 2017.

By-Law 2017-98 Being a By-law to authorize the entering into and the execution of an Agreement between Terrance Murray and The Corporation of The Township of Madawaska Valley with respect to the use of an unopened Road Allowance between Concessions 4 and 5, geographic Township of Sherwood be given third and final reading this 21st day of August 2017

THAT the Township of Madawaska Valley supports the following resolution from the City of Owen Sound: WHEREAS the Province of Ontario has recommended changes to the Employment Standards Act; and WHEREAS the Province of Ontario has many municipalities with differing and unique economic circumstances; and WHEREAS to protect jobs against unintended consequences that may come about as a result of implementing theses changes; BE IT THEREFORE resolved that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Owen Sound supports the Ontario Chamber of Commerce's request that an Economic Impact Analysis be done at the proposed reforms prior to implementation.

THAT the Township of Madawaska Valley supports the following resolution from the Corporation of the Municipality of Killarney: BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Municipality of Killarney appeal to the Minister of Municipal Affairs to reconsider the proposed change to the Municipal Act, 2001 as a result of Bill 68 regarding tax registration procedures which would end payments out of court for municipalities. The proposed amendment to Section 380 (8) and (9) would see out of court payments revert back to the Crown; FURTHER THAT tax sale proceedings involve a significant amount of staff time which is an expense to a municipality and it is only fair that municipalities continue to be eligible for these payments out of court; FURTHER THAT tax sale revenues assist municipalities with various expenditures which to some extent alleviate the burden of the reduction of revenues or various expenditures which to some extent alleviate the burden of the reduction of revenues of various Provincial grants/programs and the continual "downloading" upon small municipalities; FURTHER THAT this resolution be forwarded to the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Municipal Affairs, our local MPP's, FONOM, AMO, Ontario Small Urban Municipalities as well as all Ontario municipalities.

THAT the tender from Cornwall Freightliner for a 2018 Freightliner Model 1214SD Truck and Plow unit as per requirements within Tender 2017-08 be accepted as presented for the amount of $242,340.43 (incl. HST).

THAT the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) application submission is awarded to the lowest bid Perspective Engineering for $3000.00; AND THAT upon successfully achieving the potential grant fund Perspective Engineering will continue with the drawing and tender preparation for an estimated $31,000 and the contract administration estimated at $37,000.00.

Regular Council - August 21, 2017 THAT Council accepts the request for quotation for the Crooked Slide Park Walkway is awarded to Dock Spot for the amount of $5,352.00 (excluding HST).

THAT the request for quotation for the repair of the Combermere Wharf is awarded to Zuracon Inc. for the amount of $4,550.00 (excluding HST).

THAT the Meeting enter In-Camera Session at 5:30 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. Regular Council Meeting Minutes - IN-CAMERA - August 9, 2017 2. Special Council Meeting Minutes - IN-CAMERA - July 12, 2017 (10:30 a.m.) 3. Special Council Meeting Minutes - IN-CAMERA - July 21, 2017 (12:30 p.m.) 4. Special Council Meeting Minutes - IN-CAMERA - July 28, 2017 (10:30 a.m.) 5. Fire and Protection Committee Meeting - Minutes - IN-CAMERA - August 11, 2017

THAT the Meeting return to Open Session at 6:24 p.m.

THAT By-Law 2017-99 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 21st, 2017 be given first and second reading this 21st day of August 2017.

THAT By-Law 2017-99 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 21st, 2017 be given third and final reading this 21st day of August 2017.

THAT the Meeting adjourn at 6:28 p.m.