Regular Council Meeting

THAT the Regular Council Meeting Agenda for Tuesday, January 11, 2022, be approved as presented.

THAT Council accept the 2021 Waste Capacity Assessment for the Bark Lake Waste Disposal Site as presented; AND THAT Council direct staff to bring forward for budget deliberations costs associated with the annual monitoring program and the use of an aerial vehicle topographical survey to drone the Bark Lake Waste Disposal Site in 2022 for the waste capacity assessment study; AND THAT staff consult Pinchin to further investigate alternative waste disposal options as it pertains including but not limited to increased diversion, new site and/or expansion as well as a review of the fee structure.

THAT the Special Council Meeting Minutes for December 15, 2021 be approved as presented.

THAT the Regular Council Meeting Minutes for December 21, 2021, be approved as presented.

THAT Council approve the Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA-5972 & 5979) 2021 expenditures as presented totalling $17,449.65 (WO 2580209, 2543310, 2582946).

That Council approve the amount of $1,300 be brought forward for budget deliberation for the Rural Community Cooperative for 2022.

That the report for the Installation of a Pebble Mosaic be accepted as information; Page 3 of 11 Regular Council Meeting - January 11, 2022 AND THAT Council approves the Recreation Community Development Coordinator recommendation to move forward with the installation of the mosaic at Water Tower Park at a cost of under $1000 to be included in the 2022 budget deliberations.

THAT Council approves and supports an application submission to the My Main Street Community Activator Grant to fund the purchase of signage and lighting in each of our population centers and supports that the application includes a prefab public washroom in Barry's Bay.

THAT Council receive New COVID Restrictions: Recreation & Department Staffing Report as information; AND THAT Council instructs staff to proceed in reconditioning the two wharves at Combermere and Barry's Bay boat launch and expenditure be budgeted in 2022 from Parkland cash in lieu revenue line item.

THAT Council receives the Treasurer's Statement on Cash in Lieu of Parkland as required under Section 42 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter P.13, be received as information; AND THAT the Statement is made available to the public on the municipal website and/or upon request.

THAT Council direct staff to bring forward for budget deliberations the purchase and installation of a snow blade for the two Municipal all-terrain vehicles for use at the outdoor rinks.

THAT Council direct staff to proceed in awarding RFP 2021-13 Design and Engineering Services Arena Floor Replacement Paul J. Yakabuski Community Center in the amount of $93,225.00 (HST Included) to Barry Bryan Associates; AND THAT a site visit is scheduled with Barry Bryan Associates, and it is to be followed by recommendations to Council for the content of the tender for submissions.

THAT By-Law 2022-01 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 11th day of January 2022.

THAT By-Law 2022-01 Be given third and final reading this 11th day of January 2022.

THAT By-Law 2022-02 Being a By-Law to appoint Municipal Auditors licenced under the Public Accounting Act, 2004 be given first and second reading this 11th day of January 2022.

THAT By-Law 2022-02 Be given third and final reading this 11th day of January 2022.

THAT the Township of Madawaska Valley supports Tay Valley Township with the following resolution: WHEREAS, the government of Ontario recently announced the continued postponement of the province-wide assessment update for the 2022 and 2023 taxation years; AND WHEREAS, this means that property values will continue to be based on the January 1, 2016 valuation date until at least 2024; Page 8 of 11 Regular Council Meeting - January 11, 2022 AND WHEREAS, the Municipality of Tay Valley Township is aware of the important increase in property values throughout the province and within its own jurisdiction; AND WHEREAS, the continued postponement of property valuation translates into a significant loss of taxation revenue for Municipalities; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the Council of Tay Valley Township urges the government of Ontario to reconsider its decision and to direct MPAC to proceed with a province-wide assessment update in order for Ontario Municipalities to be able to collect property taxes based upon actual property values; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT, a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Premier of Ontario, Scott Reid, MP, Randy Hillier, MPP, MPAC, AMO and to all Ontario municipalities.

THAT the Meeting return to Open Session at 12:30 a.m.

THAT By-Law 2022-03 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 January 11th, 2022 be given first and second reading.

THAT By-Law 2022-03 Be given third and final reading this 11th day of January 2022.

THAT the Meeting adjourn at 12:32 p.m.