Regular Council Meeting

THAT the meeting recess at 10:54 a.m. returning at 11:05 a.m.

THAT the Council in Committee Meeting Minutes for January 9, 2024 be approved as presented.

THAT Council provides concurrence for the proposed wireless communication site C8616 as depicted site plan Project No. 2023-207 and attached hereto. Mark Willmer For Mary Blank For David Shulist For Shelley Maika Against Joseph Olsheski Against 10.2 Property Tax Arrears Update Members of Council commented positively to the reduction of the Arrears with a continued decrease. Mayor Willmer highlighted that it is good to see the number has continued to decrease over the past four years. Councillor Maika asked if the Deputy Treasurer could include on the next update how many properties make up the arrears in the outstanding 2023/2022 columns The CAO/Clerk will advise the Deputy Treasurer of the request 05-RC-16 Jan 2024 That Council accept this report as information.

THAT Council grants approval for the transfer of budgeted operating funds from the 2023 Waste Disposal Budget, line item 01-5-1217-704016 Waste Disposal - Bark Lake Expansion, in the amount of $49 000 to the capital reserve Environmental Services - Landfill Rehabilitation Reserve; AND FURTHER THAT these funds then be applied to the 2024 Waste Disposal Budget to offset operating expenses.

THAT the Meeting enter In-Camera Session at 11:45 a.m. to discuss matters pertaining to: "personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees", "litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board", “ a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board”, and "for the purpose of educating or training the members", Ontario Municipal Act 2001, c.25, s.239 (2)(b)(e)(c) (3.1.1). 1.Court File No. CV-21-00000002-0000 - Brian DeLorenzi

THAT the meeting return to open session at 12:30 p.m.

THAT the meeting recess at 12:30 p.m. returning at 12:40 p.m.

THAT Council for the Township of Madawaska Valley supports all municipalities seeking support for Amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Act to clarify the Definition of "Employer"; and THAT a letter of support be forwarded to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO).

THAT the items listed under the Correspondence - Information Section, items 13.3 to 13.11 be approved by consent and be received by the Corporation of the Township of Madawaska Valley to be filed as information.

THAT By-Law 2024-03 Being a By-Law to Provide for an Interim Tax Levy and to Provide for the Payment of Taxes and to Provide for Penalty and Interest be read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 16th day of January 2024.

THAT the Meeting enter In-Camera Session at 12:56 p.m. to discuss matters pertaining to: "personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees", "litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board", “ a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board”, and "for the purpose of educating or training the members", Ontario Municipal Act 2001, c.25, s.239 (2)(b)(e)(c) (3.1.1). 1. Adoption of the Closed Agenda 2. Confirmation of Closed Council in Committee Meeting Minutes - Page 8 of 11 Regular Council Meeting Minutes January 16, 2024 January 9, 2024 3. Human Resources Outstanding Matters - Compensation Grid

THAT the meeting return to open session at 1:06 p.m.

THAT By-Law 2024-04 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 January 16, 2024 be read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 16th day of January 2024.

THAT the Regular Council Meeting adjourn at 1:07 p.m.