Regular Council Meeting

THAT the meeting enter In-Camera Session at 10:19am to discuss matters pertaining to "the purpose of educating or training the members," and "personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees" pursuant to the Ontario Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c.25, Section 239 (2)(b),(3.1)(1) 1. Closed Meeting Minutes of June 2nd, 2026 2. Mackillican & Associates Municipal Finances

The Council of the Corporation of the Township of Madawaska Valley approved the June 2nd, 2026 Closed Council in Committee Meeting Minutes as presented and received information and training on legislative reporting requirements from the auditor. There was a direction for the CAO/Clerk on this matter.

THAT Council of Madawaska Valley receives and approves the draft 2025 Financial Statements as presented.

THAT the Committee of Adjustment-15 Dunn St- Minutes for June 2, 2026 be approved as presented.

THAT the Committee of Adjustment-272 Ohio Rd- Minutes for June 2, 2026 be approved as presented.

THAT the Council in Committee Meeting Minutes for June 2, 2026 be approved as amended.

THAT Council approves the draft Boundary Agreement report as presented between the Township of Madawaska Valley and the Township of Brudenell, Lyndoch, and Raglan and is seeking Council approval of the Bylaw as presented.

THAT Council approve the resolution for Roadside Parks as amended, and direct the CAO/Clerk to circulate the resolution.

WHEREAS roadside parks and rest areas provide important public benefits including highway safety, tourism support, economic development, environmental stewardship, and recreational opportunities for residents and visitors; and WHEREAS a number of roadside parks established by the Government of Ontario located within the County of Renfrew, including those situated along Highway 60, Highway 62, and Round Lake Road, are currently or formerly under the jurisdiction of the Ontario Ministry of Transportation has experienced deterioration, reduced maintenance, closure, or limited public access; and WHEREAS the closure or ongoing neglect of these facilities diminishes services available to the travelling public and negatively impacts local communities, adjacent private property owners, tourism operators, and regional economic activity; and WHEREAS roadside parks and rest areas are provincial assets and should remain the responsibility of the Province of Ontario to operate, maintain, rehabilitate, and improve; and THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Township of Madawaska Valley calls upon the Government of Ontario to direct the appropriate provincial ministries and agencies, including the Ministry of Transportation, to undertake the rehabilitation and upgrading, including signage for safety, restoration, and ongoing maintenance of existing roadside parks and rest areas under provincial jurisdiction; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Government of Ontario is called upon

THAT Council accepts the housekeeping amendments as presented to the Zoning By Law 2026-50 and; THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Madawaska Valley approves that a moratorium be implemented on applications for Page 9 of 13 Regular Council Meeting Minutes June 16, 2026 ARUs(Additional Residential Units) on private systems (private water and sewer) until the amended Zoning By Law 2026-50 is approved at an upcoming Council Meeting.

Be it resolved that the Council for the Corporation of the Township of Madawaska Valley supports the correspondence from the Township of Perry to maintain and protect reduced-rate postal distribution for library materials; And further that this resolution be forwarded to the Township of Perry, the Minister of Government Transportation, Public Services, and Procurement, MP Cheryl Gallant, MPP Billy Denault, and AMO.

THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Madawaska Valley hereby supports the Town of Halton Hills Resolution 2026-0071 which respectfully requests that the Province of Ontario, in collaboration with AMO, FCM and other municipal partners, undertake a comprehensive review of the provincial-municipal fiscal framework, with a view to strengthening long-term sustainability and alignment of responsibilities; AND FURTHER THAT this review considers opportunities to better align funding responsibilities with service delivery expectations; explore sustainable, growth-related revenue tools that reflect the demands placed Page 10 of 13 Regular Council Meeting Minutes June 16, 2026 on municipalities; and to support a funding framework that enables municipalities to accommodate growth while protecting affordability for residents; AND FURTHER THAT the Province be encouraged to continue working collaboratively with municipalities to ensure that funding frameworks become responsive to community needs and evolving growth pressures; AND FURTHER THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, The Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, The Minister of Finance, The Honourable Minister of Infrastructure, MPP Billy Denault, and MP Cheryl Gallant; and AMO.

THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Madawaska Valley does hereby support the May 13, 2026, correspondence of the Town of Plympton-Wyoming regarding Sustainable Provincial Grant Funding for Fire Services in Ontario; and THAT this supporting resolution and the originating correspondence be circulated to the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of the Solicitor General, the Minister of Infrastructure, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs, the Ontario Professional Fire Fighters Association, the Ontario Volunteer Fire Fighters Association, AMO, and ROMA.

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

THAT By-Law 2026-61 being a By-Law authorizing the entering into and the execution of a Boundary Road Agreement between The Corporation of the Municipality of Brudenell, Lyndoch, and Raglan and The Corporation of the Township of Madawaska Valley be read a first, second, and third time, and finally passed this 16th day of June, 2026.

THAT By-Law 2026-62 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 June 16th, 2026 be read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 16th day of June 2026.