Regular Council Meeting

Regular Council Meeting Minutes March 21, 2023 THAT the Regular Council Meeting Agenda for Tuesday, March 21, 2023, be approved as amended.

THAT the Public Planning Meeting Minutes for March 6, 2023, be approved as presented.

THAT the Public Planning Meeting Minutes for March 7, 2023, be approved as presented.

THAT the Council in Committee Meeting Minutes for March 7, 2023, be approved as presented.

THAT Council received the Draft 2022 Annual Monitoring Reports for the Paugh Lake Waste Disposal Site, Wilno Waste Transfer Site and Bark Lake Waste Disposal Site as presented.

That Council recommends option 4 above and directs staff to prepare a by-law consistent with the recommendation for consideration by Council at the April 4th, 2023 meeting. Mark Willmer For Mary Blank For Shelley Maika Against Joseph Olsheski Against David Shulist Against

That Council table the set fine schedule under Part 1 of the Provincial Offenses Act related to the enforcement of the Building Code Act as presented.

THAT the Meeting recess at 11:20 a.m.

THAT By-Law 2023-14 Being a By-Law to regulate the appointment, duties and remuneration of Township Officers and Non-Unionized Staff read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 21st day of March 2023.

THAT By-Law 2023-15 Being a By-Law to establish a Schedule of Fees for The Corporation of The Township of Madawaska Valley be given first, second and third reading and finally passed this 21st day of March 2023.

THAT By-Law 2023-16 Being a By-Law to amend By-Law Number 2014-90 with respect to the amendment of Policy #G-A 11 Advertising Policy and #GA-12 Digital Sign Policy to the Corporate Policies and Procedures for The Corporation of The Township of Madawaska Valley as amended.

THAT Council supports the following resolution from the Municipality of Chatham-Kent: WHEREAS Chatham-Kent has faced multiple double-digit increases in insurance premiums over the past years; AND WHEREAS the costs of insurance are having a significant impact on municipal budgets in Chatham-Kent and around the Province; NOW THEREFORE, Council direct administration to engage with other municipalities, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, and any other relevant municipal associations, to determine what tools may be available to reduce insurance costs, including cooperative purchasing of insurance, creation of a municipal reciprocal insurance provider, or legislative changes to address insurance costs to municipalities; AND Administration reports back to Council regarding the result of this engagement and any recommended Council resolutions to support improvements to municipal insurance in Ontario. FURTHER, THAT administration be directed to forward this motion to all other municipalities in Ontario seeking support and collaboration on this issue.

THAT the Meeting enters In-Camera Session at 11:46 a.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 2001, c.25, s.239 (2)(b)(f) 1. Council in Committee Meeting Minutes - In-Camera - March 7, 2023.2. Council in Committee 2. Meeting Minutes - In-Camera - March 7, 2023 (Human Resource Portion) 3. Planning Matter - Verbal Report by the Manager of Planning and Development

THAT the Meeting return to Open Session at 12:21 p.m.

THAT By-Law 2023-17 Being a By-Law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Madawaska Valley at the Regular Council Meeting of March 21, 2023, be given first, second and third reading this 21st day of March 2023.

THAT the Meeting adjourn at 12:28 p.m.