January 21, 2026

Revisions

1. First published Substantive fetched Jun 23, 2026
   • · Motion 1 added: THAT the Regular Council Meeting Agenda for January 21st, 2026 be approved as presented.
   • · Motion 2 added: THAT the Council in Committee Meeting Minutes for January 6, 2026 be approved as presented.
   • · Motion 3 added: THAT Council approve the use of the fundraising rate, allowing Barry's Bay and Area Minor Hockey to pay $59/hour, for their Flannel Fest event Monday February 16 2026.
   • · Motion 4 added: THAT Council approve the amendment to Schedule 'L' of By-law 2025-107 Schedule of Fees for 2026 and; THAT the amendment be recorded as 911 Sign installed on house for $154.00 and 911 Sign installed on post for $206.00 and; THAT the change …
   • · Motion 5 added: THAT Councillor Ernie Peplinskie's' seat be declared vacant effective January 21, 2026
   • · Motion 6 added: THAT Council directs the CAO to proceed with Option 2C to fill the Councillor seat vacancy.
   • · Motion 7 added: THAT Council direct the CAO/Clerk to not add a question to the ballot for the 2026 Municipal and School Board Election
   • · Motion 8 added: Be It resolved that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Madawaska Valley support the Municipality of Wawa's resolution regarding Affordable Rental Housing as attached.
   • · Motion 9 added: BE advised that at the Regular Council Meeting of January 21st, 2026 the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Madawaska Valley passed the following resolution supporting the resolution from the Town of Ajax: Be it resolved that th…
   • · Motion 10 added: THAT the items listed under the Correspondence - Information Section, items 12.3, 12.4, 12.5, 12.8, and 12.9 be approved by consent and be received by the Corporation of the Township of Madawaska Valley to be filed as information.
   • · Motion 11 added: THAT Council take a 5 minute break.
   • · Motion 12 added: THAT By-Law 2026-03 being a By-Law to Provide for an Interim Tax Levy, to Provide for the Payment of Taxes, and to Provide for Penalty and Interest of One and One Quarter (1¼ %) Percent be read a first, second, and third time, and finally …
   • · Motion 13 added: THAT By-Law 2026-04 Being a By-Law to appoint members of Council to act in the place of the Head of Council be read a first, second, and third time, and finally passed this 21st day of January, 2026.
   • · Motion 14 added: THAT By-Law 2026-05 Being a By-Law to approve the amending agreement extending the appointment of the Integrity Commissioner be read a first, second, and third time and finally passed this 21st day of January 2026.
   • · Motion 15 added: THAT By-Law 2026-06 Being a By-Law Respecting Construction, Demolition and Change of Use Permits and Inspections be read a first, second, and third time, and finally passed this 21st day of January, 2026.
   • · Motion 16 added: THAT By-Law 2026-07 Being a By-Law to delegate authority to the Municipal Treasurer and designate to authorize the execution of tax arrears extension agreements pursuant to Section 378 of the Municipal Act, 2001 be read a first, second and…
   • · Motion 17 added: THAT By-Law 2026-08 being a By-law to Provide for the Remuneration of the Members of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Madawaska Valley for 2026 be read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 21st day of Jan…
   • · Motion 18 added: THAT By-Law 2026-09 Being a By-Law to adopt the amendments to the Community Safety and Wellbeing Plan be read a first and second time this 21st day of January 2026.
   • · Motion 19 added: THAT By-Law 2026-10 Being a By-Law to Provide for the Closing and Stopping up Part of a Shoreline Road Allowance. be read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 21st day of January 2026.
   • · Motion 20 added: THAT the meeting enter In-Camera Session at 11:24am to discuss matters pertaining to "personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees," and "a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition o…
   • · Motion 21 added: THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Madawaska Valley does hereby direct staff to carry out all actions as listed: Approved Minutes of November 28th and December 16th 2025 as presented.
   • · Motion 22 added: THAT Council gave staff direction to proceed with offering the labourer position to the successful candidate and proceed with the hiring process and notification
   • · Motion 23 added: THAT Council accepts option 1 from item 3 of the Public works report to offer the full-time position under our promotion policy with a 3-month probation.
   • · Motion 24 added: THAT By-Law 2026-11 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 21st, 2026 be read a first, second and third time and finally pas…
   • · Motion 25 added: THAT the Regular Council Meeting adjourn at 12:20pm.
   • · Attendance added: Calvin Stecko (present)
   • · Attendance added: Amanda Hudder (present)
   • · Attendance added: Hannah Gutoskie (present)
   • · Attendance added: David Shulist (present)
   • · Attendance added: Mary Blank (present)
   • · Attendance added: Shelley Maika (present)
   • · Attendance added: Joseph Cybulskie (present)
   • · Attendance added: Suzanne Klatt (present)
   • · Attendance added: Hilary Kutchkoskie (present)
   • · Membership: Ernie Peplinskie departed