Regular Council Meeting

THAT Council accept the draft 2025 Annual Monitoring Report (AMR) for the following Waste Disposal Sites: Bark Lake, Paugh Lake, Wilno, Radcliffe, and Barry's Bay sites as presented; and THAT Council directs the Superintendent of Operations to forward this resolution to Pinchin Ltd to finalize the five reports and; THAT Council authorizes designated staff to sign, to meet the reporting deadline of the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) of March 31, 2026.

THAT Council accept the draft 2025 Landfill Closure and Post-Closure Page 4 of 14 Regular Council Meeting Minutes March 17, 2026 Care Liability Estimates Report for the Bark Lake, Paugh Lake, Wilno, Radcliffe and Barry's Bay sites as presented; THAT a copy of the resolution be forwarded to the Treasurer for auditing purposes.

THAT Council take a 10 minute recess at ~11:10am

THAT the Council in Committee Meeting Minutes of February 24, 2026 be approved as amended.

THAT the Special Council Meeting Minutes (ZBL Combermere Lodge) of February 24, 2026, be approved as presented.

THAT the Council in Committee Meeting Minutes of March 3, 2026 be approved as presented.

THAT Council award the Tender for MV 2026-01 Rehabilitation of the Combermere Outdoor Rink to MWS Construction Inc in the amount of $260,532.80 (HST included) subject to requirements of the proposal, and; THAT it be expensed against Combermere Community Centre Capital Expenditure 01-5-2837-799998.

THAT By-Law 2026-29 Being a By-Law to Deem Lots 41 and 42, Plan 596 Geographic Township of Sherwood; in the Township of Madawaska Valley, not to be lots on a registered Plan of Subdivision be read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 17th day of March 2026.

THAT By-Law 2026-30 Being a By-law to Close to vehicular traffic Highways/Streets or Portions Thereof under the Jurisdiction of Council for such Social, Recreational, Community or Athletic Purpose or Combination of such Purposes for the Taste of the Valley Annual Event be read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 17th day of March 2026.

THAT By-Law 2026-31 Being a By-law to Close to vehicular traffic Highways/Streets or Portions Thereof under the Jurisdiction of Council for such Social, Recreational, Community or Athletic Purpose or Combination of such Purposes for the Annual Artisan Festival be read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 17th day of March 2026.

THAT By-Law 2026-32 Being a By-Law to Amend By-Law 2006-26 as amended, be read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 17th day of March 2026.(Combermere Lodge)

THAT By-Law 2026-33 Being a By-Law to Adopt the 2026 Municipal Budget. be read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 17th day of March 2026.

Approval of the Agenda THAT the meeting enter In-Camera Session at 12:05pm to discuss matters pertaining to "personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees," and "advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose", pursuant to the Ontario Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c.25, Section 239 (2) (b) (f). 1. Minutes- Closed Session of Council in Committee March 3, 2026. 2. Human Resources Matter- Policy Departmental Implications - Mar 3rd Closed Final Update 3. Human Resources Matter-Sick time benefits 4.AMENDMENT add Item 10.1 - RFP 2026-01 Rehabilitation of Combermere Outdoor Rink

THAT By-Law 2026-34 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 17th, 2026 be read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 17th day of March 2026.

THAT the Regular Council Meeting adjourn at 1:49pm.