Regular Council Meeting

THAT the Committee of Adjustments Meeting Minutes August 5, 2026 be approved as presented.

THAT the Council in Committee Meeting Minutes for August 5, 2026 be approved as presented.

THAT the Public Meeting Minutes August 6, 2026 be approved as presented.

THAT Council approve the staff recommendation to approve Request For Proposal MV2026-02 through Canoe Procurement Township member number LAS-1436 Garbage Truck to Commercial Truck Equipment Co. for the amount of $543,899.51 HST Included subject to requirements of the contract; and THAT it be applied against account 1-5-1217-704031 Curbside Pickup Capital with the shortfall amount to be applied against the year-end general surplus.

THAT Council approve the proposed work by the Opeongo Snowbirds on municipally-owned property; and THAT Council support the grant application by the Opeongo Snowbirds to complete repairs and maintenance to the municipally-owned CN Trail.

THAT Council approve the additional spending of $2450 plus tax for the addition of a concrete floor under the players benches, to be expensed against Combermere Community Centre Capital;

That Council for the Corporation of the Township of Madawaska Valley further supports the resolution from the Township of Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan supporting the resolution for the Town of Bruce Mines regarding Bill 97 FIPPA, Plan to Protect Ontario Act and that the Council motion of support be forwarded to AMO, and MPP Billy Denault.

That Council for the Corporation of the Township of Madawaska Valley further supports the resolution from the South Huron Council of the June 23, 2026 correspondence of the Township of North Stormont regarding the Call to Return to Property Tax Reassessment Cycle; and THAT Council Motion of support for these resolutions be circulated to the Premier of Ontario, AMO, and MPP Billy Denault. There was Council discussion and concern in supporting the resolution as drafted. The Treasurer explained the background and the reasons for municipalities seeking a decision on reassessment for Ontario. Following discussion Council

That Council for the Corporation of the Township of Madawaska Valley further supports the resolution from the City of Port Colborne Supporting the Town of Caledon requesting Provincial Support, Funding and Coordinated Plans to Combat Tick Borne Diseases, and: That the Province consider increasing funding and supporting for local public health units to address tick-borne disease prevention; and That a copy of the Council motion of support be sent to Minister of Health, Sylvia Jones, Chief Medical Officer of Health, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) and Renfrew County Public Health.

THAT the items listed under the Correspondence - Information Section, items 12.9 to 12.11 be approved by consent and be received by the Corporation of the Township of Madawaska Valley to be filed as information.

BY-LAW 2026-72 Being a By-Law to amend By-Law 2026-50, as amended, of the Township of Madawaska Valley at the Regular Council Meeting of August 19th, 2026, be read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 19th day of August 2026.

BY-LAW 2026-73 Being a By-Law to authorize the entering into and the execution of a Contribution Agreement between His Majesty the King in Right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Transportation and the Corporation of the Township of Madawaska Valley for a Transfer Payment Agreement for the Connecting Links Program Connecting Links Program 2026-27 (Intake 11) at the Regular Council Meeting of August 19th, 2026, be read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 19th day of August 2026.

THAT the meeting enter In-Camera Session at 11:10a.m. to discuss matters pertaining to "Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees" ,"a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board;", pursuant to the Ontario Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c.25, Section 239 (2) (b),(c) 1. Approve Closed Meeting Minutes of the Regular Council meeting on August 5th, 2026 2. Report from Manager of Planning and Building - SRA Transfer Matter 3. CAO Verbal Update Human Resources Employee Related matters.

BY-LAW 2026-74 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 August 19th, 2026, be read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 19th day of August 2026.

THAT the Regular Council Meeting adjourn at 12:06p.m.