Regular Council

THAT the Regular Council Meeting agenda for Monday, December 4, 2017 be approved as amended.

THAT the Regular Council Meeting Minutes of November 20, 2017 be approved as amended.

THAT the Finance and Administration Committee Meeting Minutes for November 28, 2017 be approved as amended with the following recommendations: 1. THAT the Finance and Administration Committee recommend to Council to provide the charitable rate of $250.00 for the Miss Madawaska Valley Pageant on February 24th, 2017 and that the regular rental price for February 18th apply. 2. THAT the Finance and Administration Committee recommend to Council that they accept the donation request from the Barry's Bay Minor Hockey Association for the in-kind use of the upstairs lounge of the Paul J. Yakabuski Community Centre for the use of equipment storage on January 6, 2018; January 13, 2018 and February 10, 2018.

THAT By-Law 2017-116 Being a By-Law to provide for the closing and stopping up of part of an original allowance for road along the shore of Paugh Lake in front of Lot 17, Concession 4 in the geographic Township of Burns, in the Township of Madawaska Valley in the County of Renfrew and for the sale thereof to the abutting land owners be given third and final reading this 4th day of December 2017.

THAT By-Law 2017-123 Being a By-Law to authorize the appointment of a Temporary Interim Treasurer be given first and second reading this 4th day of December 2017.

THAT By-Law 2017-123 Regular Council - December 04, 2017 Being a By-Law to authorize the appointment of a Temporary Interim Treasurer be given third and final reading this 4th day of December 2017.

THAT Council approve the 2017 Christmas and New Year's Holiday Hours Schedule as amended.

THAT Council cancel the January 2, 2018 Regular Council Meeting.

THAT Council provides eligible staff and volunteer firefighters with a 2017 Christmas bonus payment in the amount of $75.00 each.

THAT Council approve a free public skate on Sunday, December 10, 2017 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. to participate in the Canada 150 Skating Day.

THAT Council utilize the balance of the Canada Day funds for the outdoor rink tarp, fireworks, and Canada 150 toques (approximately $2620.00) as part of the donation request from Combermere and Area Recreation Committtee

Regular Council - December 04, 2017 THAT Council defer the Staff Report by the CAO/Clerk regarding the Data Entry Support position to In-Camera Session due to "personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees".

THAT Council approve the Combermere Facilities Coordinator Job Description as presented and direct the CAO/Clerk to have the position advertised immediately for a 6 month contract with an end date by June 30, 2018, with work hours of up to 25 hours/week maximum and possibility of renewal at the end of the contract.

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," "advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose", Ontario Municipal Act 2011, c.25, s.239 (2)(b)(f).

THAT the Meeting return to Open Session at 7:37 p.m.

THAT By-Law 2017-124 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 December 4th, 2017 be given first and second reading this 4th day of December 2017.

THAT By-Law 2017-124 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 December 4th, 2017 be given third and final reading this 4th day of December 2017.

THAT the Meeting adjourn at 7:39 p.m.