Regular Council

THAT the Regular Council Meeting Agenda for September 5, 2017 be approved as presented.

THAT the Regular Council Meeting Minutes for August 21, 2017 be approved as presented.

THAT the Development and Property Committee Meeting Minutes for August 23, 2017 be approved as amended with the following recommendations: 1. THAT the Development and Property Committee recommend to Council that Mr. Don Yarranton make an application for the shoreline road allowance at 295 Bleski Road and then submit an application to alter the shoreline road allowance.

THAT the Recreation, Heritage and Culture Committee Meeting Minutes for August 23, 2017 be approved as presented with the following recommendations: 1. THAT the Recreation, Heritage and Culture Committee recommend to Council that Ms. Dianne Prince receives a 50% rebate on the price of the Combermere Community Centre Hall Rental of June 24, 2017. 2. THAT the Recreation, Heritage and Culture Committee recommend to Council to further discuss installing Porta-Potties at the Kamaniskeg public boat launches during the 2018 budget deliberations. 3. THAT the Recreation, Heritage and Culture Committee recommend to the Finance and Administration Committee to review the Madawaska Valley 150 Celebration Community Grant Application request from the Madawaska Valley Public Library. 4. THAT the Recreation, Heritage and Culture Committee recommend to Council to accept the in-kind donation request from Colette Mantifel, Terry Fox Organization for use of the Lakeshore Tennis Club and barbeques on September 17, 2017. 5. THAT the Recreation, Heritage and Culture Committee recommend to Council to provide the Lawrence Kuiack Memorial Tournament ball field rental at the same rental rate as in the past year. 6. THAT the Recreation, Heritage and Culture Committee recommend that the Finance and Administration Committee consider the Combermere public washroom upgrades during budget deliberations.

Regular Council - September 05, 2017 THAT the Finance and Administration Committee Meeting Minutes for August 31, 2017 be approved with the following recommendations: 1. THAT the Finance and Administration Committee recommend to Council to extend the lease agreement with Charlie D's and The Corporation of the Township of Madawaska Valley with respect to the operation of the Canteen at the Paul J. Yakabuski Community Centre for an additional season from mid- September, 2017, until when the ice is removed, approximately April 1, 2018. 2. THAT the Finance and Administration Committee recommend to Council to accept the Madawaska Valley Library donation request for $400.00 through the Madawaska Valley Canada150 Celebration Community Grant. 3. THAT the Barry's Bay Slow-Pitch (Lawrence Kuiack Memorial Tournament) 2016 invoice be reduced to $300.00, and that the 2017 fee be reduced to $300.00. 5. THAT the Finance and Administration Committee recommend to Council to withdraw from the Ontario Sport & Recreation Communities Fund (swim program). 6. THAT the Finance and Administration Committee recommend to Council that the Fitness Centre strategy presented by Mayor Love be accepted as presented, including the grant extension request, the outstanding grant money is received and the memberships from Our Lady Seat of Wisdom College and the Falcons are received. 7. THAT the Finance and Administration Committee recommend that Council participate in the Madawaska Valley District High School Co

4. THAT the Finance and Administration Committee recommend to Council to only consider in-kind donation requests for the remainder of 2017.

THAT By-Law 2017-67 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 5th day of September, 2017.

THAT By-Law 2017-100 Being a By-Law to appoint the Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk as the Administrator of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the Corporation of the Township of Madawaska Valley be given first and second reading this 5th day of September, 2017.

THAT By-Law 2017-100 Being a By-Law to appoint the Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk as the Administrator of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the Corporation of the Township of Madawaska Valley be given third and final reading this 5th day of September, 2017.

THAT By-Law 2017-101 Being a By-Law to appoint Lottery Licencing Officers be given first and second reading this 5th day of September, 2017.

Regular Council - September 05, 2017 THAT By-Law 2017-101 Being a By-Law to appoint Lottery Licencing Officers be given third and final reading this 5th day of September, 2017.

THAT By-Law 2017-102 Being a By-Law to appoint the Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk, the Treasurer/Deputy Clerk and the Manager of Planning, Development and Licencing, as the Issuer and Deputy Issuers of Marriage Licences be given first and second reading this 5th day of September, 2017.

THAT By-Law 2017-102 Being a By-Law to appoint the Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk, the Treasurer/Deputy Clerk and the Manager of Planning, Development and Licencing, as the Issuer and Deputy Issuers of Marriage Licences be given third and final reading this 5th day of September, 2017.

THAT By-Law 2017-103 Being a By-Law to appoint the Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk, as Division Registrar and to have appointed the Treasurer/Deputy Clerk and the Manager of Planning, Development and Licencing, as Deputy Division Registrars pursuant to the Vital Statistics Act be given first and second reading this 5th day of September, 2017.

THAT By-Law 2017-103 Being a By-Law to appoint the Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk, as Division Registrar and to have appointed the Treasurer/Deputy Clerk and the Manager of Planning, Development and Licencing, as Deputy Division Registrars pursuant Regular Council - September 05, 2017 to the Vital Statistics Act be given third and final reading this 5th day of September, 2017.

THAT By-Law 2017-104 Being a By-Law to authorize the execution of a Lease/Agreement between Charles William Drevniok, carrying on business as "Charlie D's" and The Corporation of the Township of Madawaska Valley, with respect to the operation of the Canteen at the Paul J. Yakabuski Community Centre be given first and second reading this 5th day of September, 2017.

THAT By-Law 2017-104 Being a By-Law to authorize the execution of a Lease/Agreement between Charles William Drevniok, carrying on business as "Charlie D's" and The Corporation of the Township of Madawaska Valley, with respect to the operation of the Canteen at the Paul J. Yakabuski Community Centre be given third and final reading this 5th day of September, 2017.

THAT By-Law 2017-105 Being a By-Law to authorize the entering into and the execution of a Grant Agreement between Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario as represented Regular Council - September 05, 2017 by the Minister of Employment and Social Development and The Corporation of The Township of Madawaska Valley be given first and second reading this 5th day of September 2017.

THAT By-Law 2017-105 Being a By-Law to authorize the entering into and the execution of a Grant Agreement between Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Employment and Social Development and The Corporation of The Township of Madawaska Valley be given third and final reading this 5th day of September 2017.

The Council of the Township of Madawaska Valley supports the Township of Oro Medonte with the following resolution: "BE IT RESOLVED 1. THAT the Ontario's Wildlife Damage Compensation Program Guide from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affais (OMAFRA) and presented by Councillor Jermey be received. Regular Council - September 05, 2017 2. AND WHEREAS Council of the Township of Oro-Medote recognizes that The Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program (OWDCP) provides compensation to eligible producers whose livestock and/or poultry have been injured or killed as a result of wildlife predation or whose bee colonies, beehives and/or beehive related equipment has been damaged as a result of wildlife predation. 3. AND WHEREAS livestock producers are passionate about caring for their animals, creating a sustainable environment for future generations and providing high-quality livestock to represent the industry. 4. AND WHEREAS the Municipal Investigators are appointed by the Municipality to conduct a thorough investigation ensuring that all relevant evidence is documented. 5. NOW THEREFORE be it resolved that the Township of Oro-Medonte respectfully requests that the Province: a) expand the OWDCP to include evidence of partial carcass' to allow eligible producers to process legitimate claims; and b) rely more heavily on the opinions of the Municipal Investigator, as they are experienced, familiar and knowledgeable with the Municipality's producers, as they contin

THAT the Council of Madawaska Valley supports the following resolution by the Township of McNab/Braeside: "WHEREAS the 2017 Ottawa River Flood was a disaster to our community and many other communities in Ontario and Quebec; AND WHEREAS flooding will be a continuous problem unless changes are made: THERFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council urge the Government of Quebec and Quebec Hydro to work together with the Ontario Government, Ontario Power Generation and the Federal Government to plan ahead and implement a plan that will prevent such extreme flooding from happening in the future; AND FURTHER THAT this resolution be sent to the Government of Quebec, the Federal Government, the Ontario Government, all municipalities in Renfrew County, Ontario Power Generation and Quebec Hydro."

The Council of The Township of Madawaska Valley supports the Township of Georgian Bay with the following resolution: "WHEREAS The Township of Georgian Bay has identified Invasive Plant Species that are a threat to our Natural Environment, our Eco-System and our Residents Health; AND WHEREAS The Township of Georgian Bay is working proactively with The District of Muskoka and many volunteer groups to hopefully eradicate these Invasive Plant Species; AND WHEREAS the cost to provide these local programs is rising each year; AND WHEREAS the identified plant species being Giant Hogweed, Japanese Knotweed and Phragmites are currently found growing along Provincial Highways, namely Highway 400 in our Municipality and on Crown Lands; AND WHEREAS the seeds from these plants are migrating on to Municipal lands and Municipal Road Allowances as well as Privately Owned Lands; AND WHEREAS the fastest spreading Invasive plant is Phragmites which is currently eradicating Wetland Cattail fields which are a huge benefit to our eco- system; Regular Council - September 05, 2017 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Township of Georgian Bay requests the Ministry of Natural Resources, the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change and the Ministry of Transportation to work collaboratively to eradicate these invasive species on Provincially owned lands; AND THAT copies of this resolution be forwarded to all Ontario Municipalities asking for their for support and copies be sent to

THAT tender 2017-09 Barry’s Bay wharf repairs from Zuracon Inc.be accepted as presented for the amount of $32,500.00 H.S.T included.

THAT tender 2017-10 Mask Island Drive Causeway repairs from Greenwood Paving be accepted as presented for the amount of $93,078.10 H.S.T included.

THAT the Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the repairs to the Combermere Wharf be awarded to Dock Spot in the amount of $4,550.00 (excluding HST).

THAT the Meeting recess at 5:37 p.m

THAT the Meeting enter In-Camera session at 5:58 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. Recreation, Heritage and Culture Committee Meeting Minutes - In-Camera - August 23, 2017 2. Finance and Administration Committee Meeting Minutes - In-Camera - August 31, 2017 3. Letter from Mary Shushack - August 22, 2017 RE: Little Bark Bay Properties Inc. 4. County of Renfrew RE: Conditions Little Bark Bay Properties Inc. 5. Septic System Failure 6. Email Regarding Lakeshore Park Accessible Washroom.

THAT the Meeting return to Open Session at 7:43 p.m. Regular Council - September 05, 2017

THAT By-Law 2017-106 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 September 5th, 2017 be given first and second reading this 5th day of September, 2017.

THAT By-Law 2017-106 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 September 5th, 2017 be given third and final reading this 5th day of September, 2017.

THAT the Meeting adjourn at 7:45 p.m.