CANADA PROVINCE DE QUÉBEC MUNICIPALITÉ DE LOW

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1 CANADA PROVINCE DE QUÉBEC MUNICIPALITÉ DE LOW MINUTES of a regular meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Low, held Monday, January 9, 2017 at at the Heritage Hall, 4A d Amour Rd, Low (Québec) J0X 2C0 chaired by the Mayor, Mr. Morris O'Connor. Also present: Councillors Michele Logue-Wakeling, Amanda St. Jean Joanne Mayer, and Lynn Visentin, and Charles Kealey. Being also present: the Director-General Franceska Gnarowski Being absent: Councillor Christopher Bronwrigg 1) OPEN Noting quorum, the meeting was officially declared open by the Mayor, Mr. Morris O'Connor. 2) QUESTION PERIOD 3) BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE PREVIOUS MEETING None 4) MINUTES DECEMBER 5, 2017 # BE IT RESOLVED THAT the minutes of the regular meeting of December 5, 2016 be adopted with amendments. MOVED BY Councillor Charles Kealey SECONDED BY Councillor Michèle Logue-Wakeling 4A) MINUTES DECEMBER 15 SPECIAL # BE IT RESOLVED THAT the minutes of the special meeting of December 15, 2016 be adopted with amendments as proposed by Councillor Joanne Mayer. MOVED BY Councillor Lynn Visentin SECONDED BY Councillor Michèle Logue-Wakeling 5) AGENDA # BE IT RESOLVED that the agenda be accepted with amendments and that it remain open. MOVED BY Councillor Amanda St.Jean SECONDED BY Councillor Charles Kealey 6) BILLS TO PAY # BE IT RESOLVED THAT # list of disbursements for the period from 1 December to January 9, 2017 a total amount of 148,779.01; THAT the net wages paid for the period from 1 December 2016 to 31 December 2016 totalling an amount of $30, are accepted; THAT the Director General / Secretary-Treasurer is authorized to make budget allocations necessary for this purpose. MOVED BY Councillor Lynn Visentin

2 SECONDED BY Councillor Michèle Logue-Wakeling CERTIFICATE I, the undersigned, Director General / Secretary-Treasurer, hereby certify that funds are available for expenses named in resolution # , as provided by the Council of the Municipality of Low. Director General / Secretary-Treasurer 7) MAYOR'S REPORT The mayor gave a verbal report of his activities for the month of December. 7.1 ADMINISTRATION (7.1.1) No report was presented by Councillor Michelle Logue-Wakeling (7.1.2) NOTICE OF MOTION Notice of motion is hereby given by Councillor Michèle Logue-Wakeling that bylaw LOW concerning tariffs for water, garbage and septic waste shall be adopted at a subsequent meeting of council. (7.1.3) NOTICE OF MOTION Notice of motion is hereby given by Councillor Michèle Logue-Wakeling that bylaw # concerning chemin de la Rive shall be modified at a subsequent meeting of council to include the amount of the special tax being levied on each property owner on chemin de la Rive with a residence as of 2017 and to permit the payment of the full amount in one instalment.. (7.1.4) FQM MEMBERSHIP # BE IT RESOLVED THAT the council of the Municipality of Low agrees to renew its membership to the FQM for the annual sum of $1, PROPOSED BY Councillor Amanda St.Jean SECONDED BY Councillor Michèle Logue-Wakeling (7.1.5) STUDENT EMPLOYMENT FEDERAL GRANT WHEREAS Canada Summer Jobs program is once again providing grants to organisations that require the support; WHEREAS the municipality has need of a summer student for the library in the summer; # THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that council agrees to apply to the program again for the library s summer student; THAT the DG and or the Mayor be authorised to sign any and all paperwork realted to the application. PROPOSED BY Councillor Charles Kealey SECONDED BY Councillor Amanda St.Jean (7.1.6) UNPAID TAXES WHEREAS taxes remain unpaid over the past 30 months on the following properties: , , , , , and 8 Station Rd; WHEREAS the municipality considers it opportune to send these files to the legal advisor in order that he may obtain a judgement to collect the taxes; # THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that council authorises that the above-mentioned files be sent to the legal advisor, Nerio de Candido.

3 PROPOSED BY Councillor Michèle Logue-Wakeling SECONDED BY Councillor Charles Kealey 7.2 ROADS (7.2.1) REPORT A brief report was given by Councillor Charles Kealey, President of the Roads Committee. (7.2.2) PAYMENT WHEREAS the work on chemin de la Rive has been completed by Jeskar; WHEREAS the billing has been verified and approved by the project manager for the municipality, Eric Saumure, Eng, MRCVG; WHEREAS the invoice is in the a mount of $263,282.72; # THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that council approves the payment of the bill from Jeskar in the amount of $263, PROPOSED BY Councillor Charles Kealey SECONDED BY Councillor Michèle Logue-Wakeling (7.3) PUBLIC SAFETY (7.3.1) REPORT No report was given by the President of the Committee of Public Safety, Amanda St. Jean Councillor. (7.3.2) RESIGNATION WHEREAS fire fighter Seamus Montague provided a letter of resignation at the last regular meeting of council December 5, 2016; WHEREAS Mr. Montague also turned in all equipment belonging to the municipality at the same time; # THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT council accept Mr. Montague s resignation effective immediately. PROPOSED BY Councillor Charles Kealey SECONDED BY Councillor Michèle Logue-Wakeling (7.3.3) RESIGNATION WHEREAS fire fighter Billy Fitzpatrick provided a letter of resignation December 23, 2016; WHEREAS Mr. Fitzpatrick has no equipment belonging to the municipality to turn in; # THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT council accept Mr. Fitzpatrick s resignation effective immediately. PROPOSED BY Councillor Charles Kealey SECONDED BY Councillor Amanda St-Jean (7.4) ENVIRONMENT (7.4.1) REPORT

4 No report is given by Councillor Christopher Brownrigg, Chairman of the Environment Committee. (absent) (7.5) PLANNING (7.5.1) REPORT A report is given by Councillor Joanne Mayer, President of the Committee of urbanization (7.5.2) SUPPORT - SANDPIT WHEREAS a request for the authorisation to operate a sandpit on renovated lots , , and is being sent to the Ministère du développement durable, l environnement et Lutte contre les changements climatiques; WHEREAS the municipality must indicate its approval of such a project if it complies with the current zoning; WHEREAS the current zoning of those lots allows for the operation of the sandpit; # THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that council supports the application being made by the owner of the renovated lots , , and to operate a sandpit. PROPOSED BY Councillor Michèle Logue-Wakeling SECONDED BY Councillor Joanne Mayer ABSTENTION Councillor Charles Kealey (conflict of interest) (7.6) LEISURE & CULTURE (7.6.1) REPORT A report is given by Councillor Lynn Visentin, President of the Recreation Committee. (7.6.2) PARK PLAN WHEREAS a plan for the changes to the children s park is required; WHEREAS local landscape architect, Jerol Wheeler has agreed to provide such a plan; WHEREAS the monies for the plans and changes have been set aside in the gas tax program; # THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT council authorises an expenditure of up to $2000 for plans for the park. PROPOSED BY Councillor Charles Kealey SECONDED BY Councillor Amanda St-Jean (7.7) VARIA (7.7.1) GATINEAU VALLEY SKATING CLUB WHEREAS a request for financial support was received from the Gatineau Valley Skating Club; WHEREAS council considers that the club is an important asset for the children of the region; WHEREAS the proposal by Councillor Joanne Mayer for a donation of $500 and the one by Mayor Morris O Connor for a donation of $1000; # THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that council authorises a donation of $1000 to the Gatineau Valley Skating Club. PROPOSED BY Councillor Amanda St-Jean SECONDED BY Councillor Michèle Logue-Wakeling

5 OPPOSED BY Councillor Joanne Mayer (8) ADJOURNMENT # BE IT RESOLVED THAT the meeting ends at 8:30PM MOVED BY Councillor Charles Kealey SECONDED BY Councillor Michèle Logue-Wakeling Morris O Connor Mayor Franceska Gnarowski Director General / Secretary-Treasurer "I, Morris O'Connor, Mayor, certify that the signature of this minutes is equivalent to my signature on all resolutions contained within the meaning of Article 142 (2) of the Municipal Code "

6 CANADA PROVINCE DE QUÉBEC MUNICIPALITÉ DE LOW MINUTES of a regular meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Low, held Monday, February 6, 2017 at at the Heritage Hall, 4A d Amour Rd, Low (Québec) J0X 2C0 chaired by the Mayor, Mr. Morris O'Connor. Also present: Councillors Michele Logue-Wakeling, Amanda St. Jean Joanne Mayer, and Lynn Visentin, Christopher Bronwrigg and Charles Kealey. Being also present: the Director-General Franceska Gnarowski 1) OPEN Noting quorum, the meeting was officially declared open by the Mayor, Mr. Morris O'Connor. 2) QUESTION PERIOD 3) BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE PREVIOUS MEETING None 4) MINUTES 9 JANUARY 2017 # BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes of the regular meeting of January 9, 2017 be accepted with amendments to resolution MOVED BY Councillor Michèle Logue-Wakeling SECONDED BY Councillor Charles Kealey ABSTENTION Councillor Christopher Brownrigg due to absence January 9, ) AGENDA # BE IT RESOLVED THAT the agenda be accepted with amendments and remain open. MOVED BY Councillor Amanda St.Jean SECONDED BY Councillor Lynn Visentin 6) SALARIES AND DISBURSEMENTS # BE IT RESOLVED THAT # list disbursements for the period from January 9, 2017 to February 6, 2017 a total amount of $ 360,214.53; THAT the net salary paid for the period from January 1, 2016 to January 31, 2017 totaling $ 24, is accepted; THAT the Director General / Secretary-Treasurer be authorized to make the necessary budgetary allocations for this purpose. MOVED BY Councillor Lynn Visentin SECONDED BY Councillor Michèle Logue-Wakeling CERTIFICATE I, the undersigned General Manager / Secretary-Treasurer, hereby certify that the funds are available for the expenses mentioned in Resolution # , as provided by the Low Municipal Council. Director General / Secretary-Treasurer 7) MAYOR'S REPORT

7 A report of the activities for the month of January is presented by the mayor. 7.1 ADMINISTRATION (7.1.1) A report was presented by Councillor Michelle Logue-Wakeling (7.1.2) NOTICE OF MOTION Notice of motion is hereby given by Councillor Amanda St-Jean that By-law respecting permits and certificates will be amended to add section 6.2 relating to the need to provide a site plan for all new construction, additions and other. (7.1.3) NOTICE OF MOTION Notice of motion is hereby given by Councillor Michèle Logue-Wakeling that a regulation on the management and protection of surface waters, shorelines and shoreline will be considered. (7.1.4) NOTICE OF MOTION Notice of motion is hereby given by Councillor Joanne Mayer that a regulation on fence will be considered at a later meeting of council. (7.1.5) RESOLUTION SUPPORT WHEREAS resolution 2016-RAG360 from the Gatineau Valley MRC opposing the Optilab project presented by the Minister of Health and Social Services; WHEREAS the project, as proposed, would have negative consequences for the region in terms of employment as well as proximity services; WHEREAS the concerns raised about the safety of samples and conditions of transport to laboratories more than 100 kilometers away; # THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the members of the council of the municipality oppose the Optilab project presented by the Minister of Health and Social Services and request that the deployment of this project be stopped in order to conserve existing laboratory services in health care facilities in the province to maintain accessibility to quality local community services. MOVED BY Councillor Michèle Logue-Wakeling SECONDED BY Councillor Joanne Mayer (7.1.6) PHOTOCOPIER WHEREAS the photocopier/printers for the fire hall, office and library are now obsolete (parts no longer available); WHEREAS the updating of such equipment represents no increase in the current budget ; WHEREAS the update would increase efficiencies for the municipality; WHEREAS the proposal from Konica/Minolta: Supplier Lease/yr Service/yr Konica Minolta taxes taxes DCI Imagerie Taxes taxes # THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that council authorises the leasing of new equipment from Konica Minolta over a period of five years for the municipal office, the fire hall and the library; THAT the DG be authorised to sign all documents relative to this transaction. MOVED BY: Councillor Charles Kealey SECONDED BY: Councillor Amanda St-Jean OPPOSED BY: Councillors Joanne Mayer and Christopher Brownrigg

8 7.2 PUBLIC WORKS (7.2.1) REPORT A report was presented by Councillor Charles Kealey, Chair of the Public Works Committee. (7.3) PUBLIC SAFETY (7.3.1) REPORT No report is presented by the Chair of the Public Safety Committee, Councillor Amanda St-Jean (7.3.2) TRAINING GRANT WHEREAS the Regulation respecting the conditions to practice within a municipal fire safety service provides for the training requirements for firefighters of the fire safety services in order to ensure a minimum professional qualification; WHEREAS this regulation is part of a commitment to guarantee municipalities the formation of teams of firefighters with the necessary skills and abilities to intervene effectively in an emergency situation; WHEREAS in December 2014, the Government of Québec established the Financial Assistance Program for the Training of Volunteer Firefighters or part-time firefighters; WHEREAS this program's main objective is to provide municipal organizations with financial assistance enabling them to have a sufficient number of qualified firefighters to act efficiently and safely in an emergency situation; WHEREAS this program also aims to promote the acquisition of the basic skills and abilities required by volunteer or part-time firefighters working in the municipal fire safety services; WHEREAS the municipality of Low wishes to benefit from the financial assistance offered by this program; WHEREAS the municipality of Low provides for the training of 8 firefighters for the firefighter program I and / or 4 firefighters for the Firefighters II program during the next year to respond effectively and safely to emergency situations on its territory ; WHEREAS the municipality must send its application to the Ministry of Public Security through the MRC Vallée de la Gatineau in accordance with section 6 of the Program. # THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that an application be made for financial assistance for the training of these firefighters under the Financial Assistance Program for the Training of Volunteer Firefighters or part-time at the Department of Safety And to forward this request to the Vallée de la Gatineau RCM. MOVED BY Councillor Joanne Mayer SECONDED BY Councillor Amanda St-Jean ABSTENTION Councillor Christopher Brownrigg (conflict of interest) (7.3.4) LIEUTENANT WHEREAS the recommendation of the Director of the Fire Department, Michel Lemieux, regarding the appointment of Ryan Draper to the position of Interim Lieutenant, Fire Department of Low for one year; # THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council accepts the recommendation of the Director of the Fire Department, Michel Lemieux, to appoint Ryan Draper to the position of Interim Lieutenant for the Fire Department at Low; THAT Mr. Draper be appointed to the position for one year;

9 MOVED BY Councillor Amanda St-Jean SECONDED BY Councillor Michèle Logue-Wakeling (7.3.5) PURCHASE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR WHEREAS the CNESST standards requiring a carbon monoxide detector in fire stations; WHEREAS the following two submissions for commercial detectors: Acklands Granger $ 2, Guard-X $ 3, # THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that council accept the submission of Acklands Granger for the purchase of a recommended carbon monoxide detector in the amount of $ 2,040.81; MOVED BY Councillor Lynn Visentin SECONDED BY Councillor Amanda St-Jean (7.3.6) ACSIQ MEMBERSHIP WHEREAS the support of the Public Safety Committee for the membership of the Director of the Fire Department of Low the Association of Fire Chiefs of Quebec; WHEREAS the membership price is $ ; WHEREAS that the funds are available in the budget of the fire department; # THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that council authorize ACSIQ membership for the Fire Chief of Low. MOVED BY Councillor Amanda St-Jean SECONDED BY Councillor Michèle Logue-Wakeling (7.3.7) CONTRACT EXTENTION WHEREAS the contract for the Director of the Fire service Michel Lemieux signed in November 2016 has now reached its end; WHEREAS council wishes to extend the contract indefinitely; WHEREAS the funds are in the 2017 budget; # THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that council authorises the extension of Michel Lemieux' contract for an indefinite period. MOVED BY Councillor Amanda St-Jean SECONDED BY Councillor Michèle Logue-Wakeling OPPOSED BY Councillor Christopher Brownrigg (7.3.8) STUDY FIRE DEPARTMENT WHEREAS as of October 1, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Land Occupation (MAMOT) and the Ministry of Public Security have been granted financial assistance for municipal organizations to carry out study studies Services in fire safety; WHEREAS this assistance is now available for the year for the voluntary pooling of fire safety equipment, infrastructure, services or activities, in compliance with the Fire Safety Act. WHEREAS eligible financial assistance represents 50% of the eligible expenses for a maximum of $35, with the possibility of cumulating the aid granted by the Government of Quebec to a maximum of $ 50,

10 # THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED to submit the project presentation form for (deadline February 19, 2017) in the context of the call for projects to carry out an opportunity study for the implementation of part or all of the municipal fire safety supply. THAT Mayor Morris O Connor and/or the Director General, Franceska Gnarowski sign, for and on behalf of the Municipality of Low, any documents related to this initiative. MOVED BY Councillor Christopher Brownrigg SECONDED BY Councillor Joanne Mayer (7.3.9) HIRING WHEREAS the recommendation of the Chief of Fire Services, Michel Lemieux, to hire as fire fighters, Katherine Neenan and Michal Mizersky; # THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that council approves thehiring of Katherine Neenan and Michal Mizersky as fire fighters for the Low Fire Department. MOVED BY Councillor Lynn Visentin SECONDED BY Councillor Amanda St-Jean (7.4) ENVIRONMENT (7.4.1) REPORT A report was presented by Councillor Christopher Brownrigg, Chair of the Environment Committee. (7.4.2) AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION No WHEREAS the distribution of costs of the waste truck with the municipality of Denholm is done in relation to the number of doors in each municipality, ie 41 and 59 percent respectively; WHEREAS the cost share for the Municipality of Low is.059; WHEREAS Resolution No refers to a distribution of fifty percent for Low and for Denholm, which is erroneous; # THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by Council to correct resolution stating that the waste truck expenses will be allocated between Denholm (41%) and the municipality of Low (59%) MOVED BY Councillor Michèle Logue-Wakeling SECONDED BY Councillor Amanda St-Jean (7.4.3) AMENDMENT CALENDAR GARBAGE WHEREAS the schedule of garbage reserves one day every two weeks for recycling; WHEREAS the new waste recovery and recycling service is of the opinion that a day is insufficient given the current volume of materials; WHEREAS the return of vacationers in the summer will have the effect of increasing the volume of recyclable materials; WHEREAS the addition of an extra day for recycling will have no impact on the rest of the collection except for half of the population who will be notified of the change in the sending of property taxes; WHEREAS garbage pickup should be done on Tuesday instead of Friday to avoid the accumulation of garbage during the week;

11 # THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the council add a day for recycling to the garbage calendar and to change garbage pickup to Tuesday instead of Friday for garbage; TO ADVISE the affected population when sending land taxes; MOVED BY Councillor Amanda St.Jean SECONDED BY Councillor Michèle Logue-Wakeling (7.4.4) RESIGNATION WHEREAS the participation of Coucnillor Christopher Brownrigg on the Low/Denholm intermunicipal sanitation committee was ratified via resolution # ; WHEREAS Councillor Brownrigg has requested that council accept his resignation from the committee; # THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that council accept councillor Christopher Brownrigg s resignation from the Low/Denholm intermunicipal sanitation committee. MOVED BY Councillor Joanne Mayer SECONDED BY Councillor Michèle Logue-Wakeling (7.5) URBANIZATION (7.5.1) REPORT A report was presented by Councillor Joanne Mayer, Chair of the Urbanization Committee. (7.5.1) VOLUNTEER FORMS # BE IT RESOLVED that Council adopts the volunteer forms for the Urban Planning Committee as proposed by Councillor Joanne Mayer. MOVED BY Councillor Joanne Mayer SECONDED BY Councillor Michèle Logue-Wakeling (7.6) SPORTS AND RECREATION (7.6.1) REPORT A report was presented by Councillor Lynn Visentin, Chair of the Recreation Committee. (7.7) VARIA (7.7.1) CONTRACT FIRE DEPARTMENT WHEREAS a proposal by Councillor Christopher Brownrigg to define the length of the contract for the Chief of the Fire Department, Michel Lemieux (see resolution ); # THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that council agrees to amend resolution so that the contract for the Chief of the Fire Department be two years starting February 1, 2017 until February 1, MOVED BY Councillor Christopher Brownrigg SECONDED BY Councillor Joanne Mayer (7.7.2) INTERIM CONTROL BYLAW WHEREAS Councillor Joanne Mayer is opposed to the transfer of responsibility from the Gatineau Valley MRC to local municipalities for the application of the ICB concerning the protection of riverbanks, shorelines and ground water;

12 WHEREAS the application of the bylaw requires specialised expertise that the municipality does not possess; WHEREAS the legal fees associated to applying the bylaw; WHEREAS the application of the bylaw requires significant resources; # THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that for these motives council requests that the Gatineau Valley MRC reconsiders its transfer of responsibility for the application of the ICB to local municipalities. MOVED BY Councillor Joanne Mayer SECONDED BY Councillor Christopher Brownrigg (8) CLOSE # BE IT RESOLVED THAT the meeting ends at 10:45 pm MOVED BY Councillor Charles Kealey SECONDED BY Councillor Michèle Logue-Wakeling Morris O Connor Mayor Franceska Gnarowski Director General / Secretary-Treasurer "I, Morris O'Connor, Mayor, certify that the signature of this minutes is equivalent to my signature on all resolutions contained within the meaning of Article 142 (2) of the Municipal Code "

13 CANADA PROVINCE DE QUÉBEC MUNICIPALITÉ DE LOW MINUTES of a regular meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Low, held Monday, March 6, 2017 at at the Heritage Hall, 4A d Amour Rd, Low (Québec) J0X 2C0 chaired by the Mayor, Mr. Morris O'Connor. Also present: Councillors Amanda St. Jean, Joanne Mayer, and Lynn Visentin, Christopher Bronwrigg and Charles Kealey. Being also present: the Director-General Franceska Gnarowski Being absent: Councillor Michele Logue-Wakeling 1) OPEN Noting quorum, the meeting was officially declared open by the Mayor, Mr. Morris O'Connor. 2) QUESTION PERIOD 3) BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE PREVIOUS MEETING None 4) MINUTES 6 FEBRUARY 2017 # BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes of the regular meeting of February 6, 2017 be accepted. MOVED BY Councillor Christopher Brownrigg SECONDED BY Councillor Charles Kealey 5) AGENDA # BE IT RESOLVED THAT the agenda be accepted with amendments as proposed by Councillors Christopher Brownrigg and Joanne Mayer and remain open. MOVED BY Councillor Christopher Brownrigg SECONDED BY Councillor Joanne Mayer 6) SALARIES AND DISBURSEMENTS # BE IT RESOLVED THAT # list disbursements for the period from February 7, 2017 to March 6, 2017 a total amount of $ 162,339.71; THAT the net salary paid for the period from February 1, 2017 to February 28, 2017 totalling $ 25, is accepted; THAT the Director General / Secretary-Treasurer be authorized to make the necessary budgetary allocations for this purpose. MOVED BY Councillor Lynn Visentin SECONDED BY Councillor Christopher Brownrigg CERTIFICATE I, the undersigned General Manager / Secretary-Treasurer, hereby certify that the funds are available for the expenses mentioned in Resolution # , as provided by the Low Municipal Council. Director General / Secretary-Treasurer 7) MAYOR'S REPORT

14 A report of the activities for the month of February is presented by the mayor. 7.1 ADMINISTRATION (7.1.1) No report was presented by Councillor Michelle Logue-Wakeling due to absence (7.1.2) NOTICE OF MOTION Notice of motion is hereby given by Councillor Amanda St-Jean that By-law respecting residual materials and recycling will be amended to reflect the new garbage and recycling program. (7.1.3) NOTICE OF MOTION Notice of motion is hereby given by Councillor Christopher Brownrigg that a new by-law concerning waste water management will be introduced at a subsequent meeting of council. (7.1.4) RESIGNATION WHEREAS the letter of resignation of Mr. Dale Ramsay, Public Works Worker, received on March 1, 2017; WHEREAS a doctor's certificate is valid from 7 February to 7 March; # THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the members of the council of the municipality accept the resignation of Mr. Dale Ramsay; THAT the resignation take effect on March 8, 2017; MOVED BY Councillor Charles Kealey SECONDED BY Councillor Amanda St-Jean (7.1.5) HIRING WHEREAS the urgent need to hire an administrative assistant / receptionist three days a week for the administrative offices of the municipality of Low; WHEREAS the hourly wage of $ 18 is already provided for in the 2017 budget approved by Council; WHEREAS the arrival of the vacationers in the municipality for the summer season; WHEREAS the payment of taxes beginning March 31, 2017; WHEREAS a motion to postpone the decision to hire an administrative assistant to a subsequent meeting of council by Councillor Joanne Mayer; WHEREAS the support of Councillor Christopher Brownrigg for Councillor Joanne Mayer s motion; WHEREAS Councillors Charles Kealey, Lynn Visentin, Amanda St-Jean and the Mayor Morris O Connor are opposed to the motion to postpone the decision; WHEREAS as such, the motion was not accepted by the majority; # THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that council authorize that a call for candidates for the part-time position be posted in the three municipal locations, on Facebook, the municipality's website on Quebec Municipal and in the Gatineau and the Low Down ; THAT it be posted two weeks from the time of publication in the two newspapers; THAT the hiring committee be composed of the DG, Franceska Gnarowski, Hélène Desjardins and Councillor Michèle Logue-Wakeling;

15 THAT the committee prepare its recommendation to fill the position for the special Council meeting of April 12. MOVED BY Councillor Amanda St-Jean SECONDED BY Councillor Charles Kealey OPPOSED BY Councillors Joanne Mayer and Christopher Brownrigg due to unclear title and the hourly wage (7.1.6) APPOINTMENT OF AN ADDITIONAL VENUE FOR THE MEETINGS OF THE REGIONAL MUNICIPAL COURT WHEREAS the Regional Municipality of the County of Collines-de-l'Outaouais and the municipalities of Cantley, Chelsea, L'Ange-Gardien, La Pêche, Notre-Dame-de-la-Salette, Pontiac, Val- As well as the Regional Municipality of the County of Papineau and the municipalities of Boileau, Bowman, Cheneville, Duhamel, Fassett, Lac-des-Plages, Lac- Simon, Lochaber Canton, Lochaber-Partie-Ouest, Mayo, Montebello, Montpellier, Mulgrave Rousseau, Saint-Émile-de-Suffolk, Saint-Sixte, Thurso and Val-d'Or, Bois- Franc, Bouchette, Cayamant, Déléage, Denholm, Egan-Sud, Gracefield, Grand-Remous and the Regional Municipality of the County of the Valley of the Gatineau and of the municipalities of Aumond Kazabazua, Lac Sainte-Marie, Low, Maniwaki, Messines, Montcerf-Lytton and Sainte-Thérèse-de-la-Gatineau are parties to the agreement relating to the Municipal Municipal Court of the Regional Municipality of des Collines-de l Outaouais; WHEREAS the municipalities that are parties to the agreement concerning the Municipal Municipal Court of the MRC des Collines-de-l'Outaouais wish to amend section 5 of this agreement to establish another place where the municipal court will be required to sit as Section 55 of the Act respecting municipal courts, RSQ, c. C-72.01; WHEREAS the municipalities that are parties to the agreement of the common municipal court want the municipal court to be able to sit on the territory of the MRC Vallée-de-la- Gatineau and that it is necessary to designate the place and the address Other than the chief town in which the municipal court may sit; WHEREAS section 24 of the Act respecting municipal courts provides that where the amendment to an agreement is intended only to change the address of the place where the municipal court is located or to establish any other place where it may sit, it may Be made by a resolution passed by each of the municipalities that is a party to the settlement agreement and that such resolution must be approved by the Minister of Justice; # THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council hereby agrees to amend the agreement relating to the Municipal Court of the MRC des Collines-de-l'Outaouais to allow the Court to sit on the territory of the MRC Vallée de-la-gatineau at the Maniwaki Courthouse located at 266 Notre Dame Street, 1st Floor, Maniwaki, Quebec J9E 2J8; THAT this resolution be submitted for the approval of the Minister of Justice in accordance with section 24 of the Act respecting municipal courts. MOVED BY Councillor Charles Kealey SECONDED BY Councillor Amanda St-Jean (7.1.7) FAMILY POLICY WHEREAS the Ministère de la Famille has developed and implemented the Municipal Family Policy Support Program, which aims to increase the proportion of the population living in a municipality with a municipal family policy and an action plan for families; WHEREAS in the year 2016, the Municipality of Low presented an application for eligible financial support for the development of a family policy under the Municipal Family Policy Support Program; WHEREAS the municipality has received a grant of $ 5,000 for the development of such a policy; # THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council members authorize the Director General, Mrs. Franceska Gnarowski, and / or the Mayor, Mr. Morris O'Connor, to sign on behalf of

16 the Municipality of Low the Financial Assistance Agreement in the Municipal Family Policy Support Program. MOVED BY Councillor Lynn Visentin SECONDED BY Councillor Charles Kealey 7.2 ROADS (7.2.1) REPORT A report was presented by Councillor Charles Kealey, Chair of the Highway Committee. (7.2.2) HIRING-PUBLIC WORKS WHEREAS the resignation of Mr. Dale Ramsay, Public Works Worker from 8 March 2017; WHEREAS the considerable work to be done by public works; # THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that council authorize that an offer of employment for the full-time position of Roads Worker be posted in the three municipal locations, on Facebook, the municipality's website, Quebec Municipal and Gatineau and Low Down; THAT it be posted two weeks from the time of publication in the two newspapers; THAT the hiring committee be composed of Inspector Roch Courville, Stephen Kelly, and Councillor Charles Kealey; THAT the committee prepare its recommendation to fill the position for the special Council meeting of April 12. MOVED BY Councillor Councillor Amanda St-Jean SECONDED BY Charles Kealey (7.2.3) GRADER OPERATOR WHEREAS the need to hire a seasonal grader operator each year; # THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that council authorize that an offer of employment for the seasonal position of grader operator be posted in the three municipal locations, on Facebook, the municipality's website, Quebec Municipal and Gatineau and Low Down; THAT it be posted two weeks from the time of publication in the two newspapers; THAT the hiring committee be composed of Inspector Roch Courville, Stephen Kelly, and Councillor Charles Kealey; THAT the committee prepare its recommendation to fill the position for the special Council meeting of April 12. MOVED BY Councillor Charles Kealey SECONDED BY Councillor Amanda St-Jean (7.2.4) GAS TAX WHEREAS that the intervention plan for the gas tax work was amended and filed by CIMA in February 2017 following a meeting in August 2016 concerning the conclusions of the preliminary plan of intervention; WHEREAS that the members of Council have read the plan; WHEREAS the invoice in the amount of $ 2, following the filing of the amended plan of action; # THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council members accept the plan of action as presented;

17 THAT Council authorizes the payment of the invoice in the amount of $ 2, MOVED BY Councillor Christopher Brownrigg SECONDED BY Councillor Joanne Mayer (7.3) PUBLIC SAFETY (7.3.1) REPORT A report was presented by the Chair of the Public Safety Committee, Councillor Amanda St.Jean (7.3.2) REVISED RISK COVERAGE PLAN - ACTIONS WHEREAS under section 29 of the Fire Safety Act, a risk coverage plan must be revised during the sixth year following the date of its entry into force or its last certificate of conformity; WHEREAS the MRC Vallée-de-la-Gatineau on 16 August 2016 a resolution in which it undertakes the procedure for revising its scheme; WHEREAS the RCM Vallée-de-la-Gatineau has submitted to all the municipalities present in its territory a document setting out the objectives of optimal protection that it intends to put forward as well as strategies to achieve these objectives; WHEREAS under section 15 of the above-mentioned Act, municipalities must advise the MRC Vallée-de-la-Gatineau on these proposals, noting in particular the impacts on the organization of Their human, material and financial resources, which proposals are presented in the implementation plans; WHEREAS each municipality must adopt a resolution in order to signify its acceptance of the said plan of implementation as well as its commitment to respect and realize it. # THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Municipality of Low give a favourable opinion to the MRC Vallée-de-la-Gatineau proposals contained in the implementation plan for its territory and that it undertakes to respect and The implementation plan applicable to its territory. MOVED BY Councillor Amanda St-Jean SECONDED BY Councillor Christopher Brownrigg (7.3.3) TRAINING WHEREAS the recommendation of the Director of the Fire Department regarding firefighter training requirements for Roch Courville, Nicholas Tilgner, Michal Mizerski and Zachary Plunkett firefighters; WHEREAS the municipality is accepted in the Government of Quebec's Financial Assistance for the Training of Volunteer Firefighters Program, which 100% subsidizes Firefighter 1 training; # THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the members of the Council authorize the training for the aforementioned firefighters; THAT the Director General, Mrs. Franceska Gnarowski and / or the Director of the Fire Department, Mr. Michel Lemieux, be authorized to sign for and on behalf of the municipality all documents relating to this training. MOVED BY Councillor Amanda St-Jean SECONDED BY Councillor Lynn Visentin (7.4) ENVIRONMENT

18 (7.4.1) REPORT A report was presented by Councillor Christopher Brownrigg, Chair of the Environment Committee. (7.4.2) AMENDMENT RESOLUTION WHEREAS resolution No specified that the new garbage calendar would exchange waste collection on Tuesdays for Fridays and vice versa; WHEREAS after trying several scenarios it became apparent that the exchange was not possible given the conflicts with the Denholm municipality calendar and the obligation to recover waste from shops every week; # THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by Council members to amend resolution to reflect that there is no day exchange. MOVED BY Councillor Joanne Mayer SECONDED BY Councillor Christopher Brownrigg OPPOSED BY Councillor Charles Kealey (7.5) URBANIZATION (7.5.1) REPORT A report was presented by Councillor Joanne Mayer, Chair of the Urbanization Committee. (7.5.2) CONSULTANT DEVELOPMENT PLAN WHEREAS following the submission of the first draft revision of the Land Zoning Plan in August 2015, a Government advisory and a supplementary document were submitted on the first draft; # THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by Council to avail itself of the expertise of Mr. Stéphane Doré of WSP to analyze the impact of the Government advisory and the complementary document relating to the first revision of the land zoning plan THAT Mr. Doré prepare his comments with a view to presenting them to the members of Council in mid-march; THAT the fee does not exceed the $ 3,500 threshold. MOVED BY Councillor Charles Kealey SECONDED BY Councillor Amanda St-Jean (7.5.3) NEW MEMBERS URBAN PLANNING COMMITTEE WHEREAS the Urban Planning Committee has two vacancies on the committee that need to be filled; WHEREAS the request for candidates was posted on the three municipal billboards; WHEREAS Councillor Joanne Mayer recommends that Pierre Lemieux and Tina Thérien (permanent residents), be named to the committee full time and Harry Wylie (part-time resident) be named to the committee, the latter to fill in when there is no quorum; # THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the persons herby mentioned be accepted as members of the Urban Planning Committee for a period of two years starting in March MOVED BY Councillor Joanne Mayer SECONDED BY Councillor Christopher Brownrigg

19 (7.5.4) MEETING REQUESTED WHEREAS Councillor Joanne Mayer, as Chair of the Urban Planning Committee, would like to convene a meeting between Claude Beaudouin, Urban Planner at the MRCVG and the committee; # THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Council agrees that such a meeting be convened at the convenience of the members of the committee by Councillor Joanne Mayer. MOVED BY Councillor Joanne Mayer SECONDED BY Councillor Christopher Brownrigg (7.5.5) TRANSLATION OF HARMONISED BYLAWS APPLIED BY THE SQ WHEREAS the responsibility of each municipality in the MRCVG to adopt the harmonised bylaws that are applied by the SQ; WHEREAS the bylaws are currently available in French only; # THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council authorises the translation of the harmonised bylaws into English before the adoption of said bylaws at a subsequent meeting of council. MOVED BY Councillor Charles Kealey SECONDED BY Councillor Lynn Visentin (7.6) LEISURE AND CULTURE (7.6.1) REPORT A report was presented by Councillor Lynn Visentin, Chair of the Recreation Committee. (7.6.2) PIONEER CEMETERY WHEREAS the request for financial assistance from the group of volunteers involved in the revitalization of the Pioneer cemetery; WHEREAS the heritage importance of the cemetery for the municipality; WHEREAS the cemetery has become a tourist attraction for the region; WHEREAS the fundraising activities planned by the Revitalization Group; # THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council members support the Pioneer Cemetery Revitalization Project; THAT Council will provide a contribution of up to $ 10,000 or one third of the total amount and only once the finds for the project have reached two thirds of the project total; THAT the funds will come from the fund reserved for the presbytery ($ 6,500) and the surplus MOVED BY Councillor Charles Kealey SECONDED BY Councillor Lynn Visentin (7) VARIA Councillor Joanne Mayer asks that information on bill 122 regarding referenda in municipalities in Québec be researched and shared by the DG with members of Council. (8) CLOSE # BE IT RESOLVED THAT the meeting ends at 8:35 pm

20 MOVED BY Councillor Charles Kealey SECONDED BY Councillor Lynn Visentin Morris O Connor Mayor Franceska Gnarowski Director General / Secretary-Treasurer "I, Morris O'Connor, Mayor, certify that the signature of this minutes is equivalent to my signature on all resolutions contained within the meaning of Article 142 (2) of the Municipal Code "

21 CANADA PROVINCE DE QUÉBEC MUNICIPALITÉ DE LOW MINUTES of a regular meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Low, held Monday, April 3, 2017 at at the Heritage Hall, 4A d Amour Rd, Low (Québec) J0X 2C0 chaired by the Mayor, Mr. Morris O'Connor. Also present: Councillors Amanda St. Jean, Joanne Mayer, Michele Logue-Wakeling and Lynn Visentin, Christopher Bronwrigg and Charles Kealey. Being also present: the Director-General Franceska Gnarowski 1) OPEN Noting quorum, the meeting was officially declared open by the Mayor, Mr. Morris O'Connor. 2) QUESTION PERIOD 3) BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE PREVIOUS MEETING None 4) MINUTES 6 MARCH 2017 # BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes of the regular meeting of March 6, 2017 be accepted. MOVED BY Councillor Michèle Logue-Wakeling SECONDED BY Councillor Lynn Visentin 5) AGENDA # BE IT RESOLVED THAT the agenda be accepted and remain open. MOVED BY Councillor Christopher Brownrigg SECONDED BY Councillor Joanne Mayer 6) SALARIES AND DISBURSEMENTS # BE IT RESOLVED THAT # list disbursements for the period from March 7, 2017 to April 3, 2017 a total amount of $ 162,339.71; THAT the net salary paid for the period from March 1, 2017 to March 31, 2017 totalling $ 25, is accepted; THAT the Director General / Secretary-Treasurer be authorized to make the necessary budgetary allocations for this purpose. MOVED BY Councillor Christopher Brownrigg SECONDED BY Councillor Michèle Logue-Wakeling CERTIFICATE I, the undersigned General Manager / Secretary-Treasurer, hereby certify that the funds are available for the expenses mentioned in Resolution # , as provided by the Low Municipal Council. Director General / Secretary-Treasurer 7) MAYOR'S REPORT A report of the activities for the month of March is presented by the mayor. 7.1 ADMINISTRATION

22 (7.1.1) No report was presented by Councillor Michelle Logue-Wakeling, Chair of the Administration Committee. (7.1.2) TRIENNIAL PLAN WHEREAS the duty of the Council to adopt a three-year capital plan each year; WHEREAS the plan submitted by the Director General reflects the present situation as well as the direction that the Council is taking regarding capital assets; # THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council adopt the three-year capital plan as proposed by the Director General. MOVED BY Councilor Charles Kealey SECONDED BY Councilor Lynn Visentin (7.1.3) PROFESSIONAL SERVICES OF A COLLECTIVE INSURANCE CONSULTANT FOR MUNICIPALITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS, IN CONNECTION WITH A GROUP PURCHASE WITH THE UMQ WHEREAS the Municipality (or MRC or intermunicipal Council) has received a proposal from the Union des municipalités du Québec (UMQ) to form, on its behalf and on behalf of several other municipalities (or MRCs or intermunicipal Councils) concerned, a grouping To retain the professional services of a group insurance consultant for municipalities and organizations, as part of a consolidated purchase of the UMQ; WHEREAS sections of the Cities and Towns Act and of the Municipal Code allow a municipality to enter into an agreement with the UMQ; WHEREAS the Municipality (or MRC or intermunicipal Council) wishes to join this grouping; WHEREAS in accordance with the law, the UMQ will proceed to a public call for tenders to award the contract; WHEREAS the UMQ intends to launch this call for tenders in winter 2017 # THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Municipality of Low confirm its membership in the UMQ Consolidation to retain the professional services of a group insurance consultant for municipalities and organizations, within the framework of a purchase and entrusts the UMQ with the process leading to the award of the contract; THAT the contract awarded will be for a period of one year, renewable from year to year over a maximum period of five years; THAT the Municipality of Low undertake to provide the UMQ, within the prescribed time limits, with the information required for the invitation to tender; THAT the Municipality of Low undertakes to respect the terms and conditions of the said contract as if it had contracted directly with the supplier to whom the contract will be awarded; THAT the Municipality of Low undertake to pay the UMQ a management fee of 1.15% of the total premiums paid by the municipality. MOVED BY Councillor Amanda St-Jean SECONDED BY Councillor Michèle Logue-Wakeling (7.1.4) RED CROSS # THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the annual contribution of $ 150 to the Red Cross to participate in the Disaster Services Agreement for the period beginning February 2017 through January 2018.

23 MOVED BY Councillor Joanne Mayer SECONDED BY Councillor Michèle Logue-Wakeling (7.1.5) AUDIT WHEREAS the obligation to appoint an external auditor in accordance with article 966 of the Municipal Code; WHEREAS Piché Lacroix CPA has acted as external auditor for the municipality for several years to the satisfaction of the Council; # THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council appoint Piché Lacroix as an external auditor for fiscal year MOVED BY Councillor Charles Kealey SECONDED BY Councillor Amanda St-Jean OPPOSED BY Councillor Joanne Mayer ADOPTED 7.1.6) ADMQ - MEMBERSHIP WHEREAS the benefits of a membership in the ADMQ, such as reduced prices for training, employee support services and protection against prosecution; WHEREAS that the municipality has been a member for several years; # THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the municipality authorizes the renewal of membership in the ADMQ for a total of MOVED BY Councillor Michèle Logue-Wakeling SECONDED BY Councillor Charles Kealey (7.1.7) ACCEPTANCE OF THE OPERATING RULES OF "THE AGREEMENT OF THE MUNICIPAL COURT OF THE MRC DES COLLINES-DE-L'OUTAOUAIS WHEREAS the Regional Municipality of the County of Collines-de-l'Outaouais and the municipalities of Cantley, Chelsea, L'Ange-Gardien, La Pêche, Notre-Dame-de-la-Salette, Pontiac, Val- Low, Kazabazua and Lac Sainte-Marie, as well as the Regional Municipality of County of Papineau and the municipalities of Boileau, Bowman, Cheneville, Duhamel, Fassett, Lac-des-Plages, Lac-Simon, Lochaber Canton, Lochaber, Saint-Émile-de- Suffolk, Mayo, Montebello, Montpellier, Mulgrave and Derry, Namur, Notre-Dame-de- Bonsecours, Notre-Dame-de-la-Paix, Saint-Sixte, Thurso and Val-des-Bois agreed to the agreement to delegate to the Regional Municipality of the Collines-de-l'Outaouais the jurisdiction to establish a court; WHEREAS the Municipality of Low acknowledges the need to provide, by resolution, the rules of operation of the said agreement; WHEREAS all these operating rules have been discussed and accepted by all the parties concerned by the said agreement. # THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT this Council hereby accepts the operating rules set out in Appendix 'A' attached to this resolution as an integral part thereof; THAT this Council hereby authorizes the Mayor and the Director General and Secretary- Treasurer to sign, for and on behalf of the Municipality of Low, Schedule 'A' confirming acceptance of the operating rules therein. MOVED BY Councillor Joanne Mayer SECONDED BY Councillor Michèle Logue-Wakeling (7.1.8) APPLICATION FOR RECOGNITION OF A TARIFF FOR RESEARCH SERVICES RELATED TO ACCESS TO INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTS REQUESTS

24 WHEREAS the MRC de Roussillon resolution A-T requests a modification of the tariff schedule allocated to public bodies and an amendment to section 11 of the Act respecting access to documents held by public bodies and the protection of personal information so that public bodies can charge for research services and the pricing schedule sets out the terms and conditions; WHEREAS the MRC Vallee-de-la-Gatineau supports the MRC de Roussillon's request to update the tariff schedule and amend section 11 of the Act respecting access to documents held by public bodies and the protection of personal information; WHEREAS the Access to Information Act establishes a right of access to documents of public bodies; WHEREAS at present public bodies may only charge the applicant for the costs of its transcription, reproduction or transmission; WHEREAS our municipality is called upon to respond to requests for access to Information that is constantly growing, and often complex; WHEREAS these requests often require extensive research to adequately respond to requests for access to information; # THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Municipality of Low supports the MRC s approach and requests that the Minister responsible for Access toiinformation and Reform of Democratic Institutions, Mrs. Rita de Sanci, to modify the fee schedule allocated to public bodies in order to take account of actual research expenditures in response to requests for access to information, often answered by as well, in order to make it more equitable for all. It is also resolved to forward this resolution to Mrs. Stephanie Vallee, Deputee de Gatineau, Minister of Justice and Minister responsible for the Outaouais region, the MRCVG and all the municipalities of Vallee-de-la- Gatineau. MOVED BY Councillor Charles Kealey SECONDED BY Councillor Michèle Logue-Wakeling OPPOSED BY Councillor Joanne Mayer (7.1.9) AMENDMENT RESOLUTION No STEEL CONTAINERS WHEREAS the rules governing the working fund do not permit the purchase of buildings intended for other than the municipality; WHEREAS the resolution No specifies that the purchase of steel containers shall be made with the working funds of the municipality; WHEREAS in order to conform to the rules and for accounting purposes, the municipality must obtain the funds for the purchase of containers from the surplus reserved for the fire hall; # THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that resolution is hereby amended; THAT the amount of $ 19, comes from the surplus reserved for the fire hall. MOVED BY Councillor Amanda St-Jean SECONDED BY Councillor Lynn Visentin (7.1.10) AMENDMENT RESOLUTION No THERMAL IMAGING WHEREAS resolution specifies that $ 5,000 of the 2014 surplus be reserved for a thermal imaging device; WHEREAS the 2014 surplus omits to reserve this amount; WHEREAS there remains $ 5,531 reserved for recycling bins since 2013; # THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that resolution be hereby amended;

25 THAT the amount of $ 5,000 for the thermal imaging equipment be taken from the amount of 5,531 reserved for the bins instead of the 2014 surplus as provided; THAT the balance of $ 531 for the bins be transferred to the amount reserved for the fire hall. MOVED BY Councillor Amanda St-Jean SECONDED BY Councillor Michèle Logue-Wakeling 7.2 ROADS (7.2.1) REPORT A report was presented by Councillor Charles Kealey, Chair of the Public Works Committee. (7.2.2) TRAINING WHEREAS the lack of casual staff due to illness, family leave, vacation and the unexpected in the public works department; WHEREAS Paul Hampsey, maintenance and day laborer and / or Roch Courville, director of public works, are prepared to replace in the case of absences; WHEREAS this would require class 3 vehicle driving training; WHEREAS Emploi Québec offers a 50% subsidy for the cost of such training; WHEREAS the offer of service from the École des Routier Pro-Cam in Gatineau in the amount of $ 1795 plus taxes; WHEREAS there is a provision for training in the 2017 budget; # THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council authorize the Class 3 vehicle driving training for Paul Hampsey and Roch Courville ; THAT a request for a grant be sent to Emploi Quebec; THAT the Director General, Franceska Gnarowski and / or the Mayor, Morris O'Connor, be authorized to sign, for and on behalf of the Municipality, all documents relating to this Agreement. MOVED BY Councillor Charles Kealey SECONDED BY Councillor Christopher Brownrigg (7.2.3) PAYMENT GRANTS SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE ROAD NETWORK WHEREAS Council approves the expenditure for work on Kallala Road for an actual amount of 29,716.69, in accordance with the requirements of the Ministry of Transport, Sustainable Mobility and Transportation Electrification; WHEREAS the work has been carried out in accordance with the present expenses on the Kallala road, the management of which is the responsibility of the municipality and the audit file has been constituted; # THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council authorize that the grant application for the amount of $ 29,716.69, as part of the grant awarded on August 18, 2016, be forwarded to the Department for work performed on the Kallala Road. MOVED BY Councillor Charles Kealey SECONDED BY Councillor Michèle Logue-Wakeling (7.2.4) BRUSHING ON MUNICIPAL ENCROACHMENTS

26 WHEREAS the majority of the encroachments on the roads of the municipality need brushing; WHEREAS the report prepared by Paul Hampsey to confirm the status of the municipal rights-of-way; WHEREAS the proposal from Mr. Boudrias for the clearing of all roads and the mowing in July at the amount of $ 17,500 plus applicable taxes; WHEREAS the letter of recommendation from the Municipality of Mont Laurier attesting to the quality of Mr. Boudrias' work; # THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED council authorize the award of a contract to Mr. Boudrias for brushing and mowing; THAT the budgetary provision of $ 6,000 be allocated to this expenditure and the balance should come from surplus MOVED BY Councillor Charles Kealey SECONDED BY Councillor Lynn Visentin (7.2.5) EXCEL TRAINING WHEREAS the request of the Director of Public Works to register for Excel training; WHEREAS the service offer of $ 220 plus taxes for an on-line training of 11 hours; WHEREAS the possibility of a training of Emploi Québec for 50% of the costs; WHEREAS the budget estimates for road training in the 2017 budget; # THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED Council authorize Excel training for Roch Courville; THAT a request for a 50% grant be sent to Emploi Quebec; THAT the Director General, Franceska Gnarowski and / or the Mayor, Morris O'Connor, be authorized to sign, for and on behalf of the Municipality, all documents relating to this agreement. MOVED by Councillor Amanda St-Jean SECONDED BY Councillor Michèle Logue-Wakeling (7.3) PUBLIC SAFETY (7.3.1) REPORT A report was presented by the Chair of the Public Safety Committee, Councillor Amanda St.Jean (7.3.2) FIRE CHIEFS CONVENTION WHEREAS the Congress of Fire Chiefs of Québec will be held from 20 to 23 May 2017 in Québec City; WHEREAS the request of the Chief Fire Chief of the municipality, Michel Lemieux, wishes to be present; WHEREAS the chief proposes savings of approximately $ 3,000 for the municipality because he will deal with the practicum training of the firefighter training; WHEREAS the costs associated with its presence will be no more than $ 1,500 including registration fees ($ 490), accommodation costs ($ 720) per diems (relative to municipal policy), and travel costs (with receipt only);

27 WHEREAS the workshops to which Mr. Lemieux will attend will be beneficial for the fire department of the municipality; # THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the municipality authorizes Mr. Lemieux to attend the congress mentioned above on behalf of the municipality of Low; THAT the municipality assume the costs of his presence as mentioned above. MOVED BY Councillor Amanda St-Jean SECONDED BY Councillor Lynn Visentin (7.3.3) EMBLEM WHEREAS the recommendation of the Director of the Fire Department regarding the design of the fire service patch; WHEREAS a minor revision of the patch has been made in order to make it more visible and relevant by adding the words "fire" and "fire" in bold characters; # THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Council members accept the new concept as the official symbol of the Low Municipality Fire Department. MOVED BY Councillor Amanda St-Jean SECONDED BY Councillor Joanne Mayer (7.3.4) ANNUAL REPORT WHEREAS within the framework of the fire risk plan, the municipality must make a report of activities of its fire department every year; WHEREAS Mr. Michel Lemieux, Director of the Fire Department, filed the said report with Council on March 28, 2017; # THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council has reviewed the report of the 2016 Fire Risk Coverage Plan filed by Low Fire Director, Mr. Michel Lemieux, in accordance with section 35 of the Fire Safety Act; THAT the 2016 report be forwarded to the Minister of Public Security via the MRCVG, namely Mr. Louis Gauthier. PROPOSED BY Councillor Amanda St-Jean SECONDED BY Councillor Michèle Logue-Wakeling (7.3.5) PURCHASE OF A MASCOTTE FOR THE FIRE SAFETY SENSITIZATION PROGRAM WHEREAS the desire of the MRC Vallée-de-la-Gatineau and the local municipalities of the MRC to set up awareness-raising activities within the framework of the fire safety coverage plan; WHEREAS the acquisition of a mascot by the MRC could contribute to the awarenessraising efforts put in place by the fire protection services of the RCM with the children of the territory; WHEREAS such a mascot could be used by the municipalities of the MRC, in compliance with certain modalities, and the municipal logo could be affixed there; WHEREAS the offer received from "Création animation Mascottes Inc." for the purchase of a mascot "Yvon Larosé" at a cost of $ 4, before taxes, expenses shared between the participating municipalities and MRC Vallée-de-la -Gatineau. # THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that council authorizes the financial participation of the municipality of Low for the acquisition of the mascot "Yvon Larosé", at the total cost of $ 4, before taxes whose financial liability will be Shared with the other participating municipalities and the Vallée-de-la-Gatineau RCM.

28 PROPOSED BY Councillor Amanda St-Jean SECONDED BY Councillor Joanne Mayer (7.3.6) PURCHASE PORTABLE PUMPS FOR FOREST FIRE WHEREAS the need to ensure the availability of appropriate equipment for combating forest fires; # THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED council authorizes the purchase of two portable pumps for the fire service for an amount not exceeding $ 5000 plus applicable taxes. PROPOSED BY Councillor Amanda St-Jean SECONDED BY Councillor Joanne Mayer (7.3.6) PURCHASE OF COMMERCIALWASHER WHEREAS protective clothing for firefighters is exposed to all kinds of toxic contaminants during a fire; WHEREAS the rates of cancer among firefighters is rising due to this phenomenon; WHEREAS the act of washing clothes after an incident reduces exposure to hazards; # THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that council authorizes the purchase of a used commercial washer from the Municipality of Chelsea for $ PROPOSED BY Councillor Lynn Visentin SECONDED BY Councillor Michèle Logue-Wakeling (7.4) ENVIRONMENT (7.4.1) REPORT A report was presented by Councillor Christopher Brownrigg, Chair of the Environment Committee. (7f.4.2) WATER PROTECTION WHEREAS the important work being done by the Vallée-de-la-Gatineau Water Conservation Group; WHEREAS the protection of lakes and rivers must be part of long-term strategies for economic development and environmental protection; # THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council authorize membership for $ 250 for the Gatineau Valley Water Protection Consortium for the year MOVED BY Councillor Lynn Visentin SECONDED BY Councillor Joanne Mayer (7.5) URBANIZATION (7.5.1) REPORT A report was presented by Councillor Joanne Mayer, Chair of the Urbanization Committee. (7.5.2) ADOPTION OF THE STANDARD REGULATIONS APPLICABLE BY THE SECURITY OF QUÉBEC WHEREAS the membership of the local municipalities of the MRC de La Vallée-de-la- Gatineau in the Municipal Court of the MRC des Collines-de-l'Outaouais;

29 WHEREAS the standardized regulations applicable by the Sûreté du Québec were revised as part of the process of accession to the Municipal Court, following a mandate granted to this effect to Mr. Martin Gosselin, prosecutor of the Municipal Court (2016-R- AG306); WHEREAS this revision work has been carried out within a short period of time so that the regulations can be revised and adopted by the local municipalities before the first sittings of the Court; WHEREAS the recommendation of the Public Safety and Policing Committee at the December 15, 2016 meeting; WHEREAS the recommendation of the Plenary Committee of 17 January, following the comments of the local municipalities; WHEREAS the recommendation of the PSC-PP to set up a working committee to review all the provisions of the standardized regulations following meetings of the Municipal Court. # THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED this Council hereby accepts the bylaws as set out in Appendix 'B' attached to this resolution as an integral part thereof; THAT the Council of the Municipality of Low adopt the seven standardized bylaws applicable by the Sûreté du Québec as submitted by the MRCVG and revised by Martin Gosselin: : Parking regulations applicable by the Sûreté du Québec : Regulations respecting security, peace and order applicable by the Sûreté du Québec; : By-law concerning the nuisance applicable by the Sûreté du Québec; : Regulation respecting peddling applicable by the Sûreté du Québec; : Regulations respecting animals to be applied by the Sûreté du Québec; : Regulation respecting the external use of public water by the Sûreté du Québec; : Regulation respecting alarm systems applicable by the Sûreté du Québec. MOVED BY Councillor Charles Kealey SECONDED BY Councillor Michèle Logue-Wakeling (7.5.3) CPTAQ REQUEST STEVE FLEURY WHEREAS a request to the CPTAQ by the owner of the property known by the renovated lot numbers: , , , , , to install a yurt on said property; WHEREAS the request does not contravene any municipal bylaw; WHEREAS the success that the business currently enjoys; WHEREAS the local economy would benefit from this kind of tourist attraction WHEREAS one of the priorities of the owners is to emphasize the value of agricultural activity such as maple syrup production, animal husbandry and the cultivation of fruit trees; WHEREAS traditional agricultural activity is actually in decline in the area with many inactive farms; WHEREAS the activities have no negative impact on the farming activity in the area, but actually enhance its value; WHEREAS the owners are a young family that are investing in agricultural diversity;

30 # THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Council supports the application by Ferme Aventure to the CPTAQ to install a yurt on their property to attract overnight visitors. MOVED BY Councillor Christopher Brownrigg SECONDED BY Councillor Amanda St-Jean (7.6) PARKS & RECREATION (7.6.1) Report A report by the Chair of the Parks & Recreation Committee, Councillor Lynn Visentin, was given. (7.6.2) PLAN FOR CHILDREN'S PARK WHEREAS that the Parks & Recreation Committee has tabled plans for the improvement of the children's park and the adjacent ball field; WHEREAS the members of the council accept the concept for the park as proposed; WHEREAS that Council has reserved $ 40,000 of excise tax funds for the park project; WHEREAS the Province makes available to municipalities grants for this type of initiative; WHEREAS the possibility of obtaining a grant, the board wishes to include in the proposal funds for a sign to signal the park; Improvements to the safety net; Sheds, sheds and forecasts for LED lighting; # THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that council accepts the plan for the park of children; THAT a request for a grant from the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, including the plan for the current park and improvements to the ball field, be prepared and submitted; THAT the Director General, Franceska Gnarowski and / or Mayor Morris O'Connor be authorized to sign, for and on behalf of the municipality, all documents relating to this grant application; THAT $ 40,000 of the gas tax be considered the municipality's contribution for the grant; THAT a contest be organized by the municipality in the community to find a suitable name for the park. MOVED BY Councilor Joanne Mayer SECONDED BY Councilor Lynn Visentin (7) VARIA (8) CLOSE # BE IT RESOLVED the meeting ends at 20:25 pm MOVED BY Councillor Michèle Logue-Wakeling SECONDED BY Councillor Charles Kealey Morris O;Connor Mayor Director Franceska Gnarowski General / Secretary-Treasurer "I, Morris O'Connor, Mayor, certify the signature of this minutes is equivalent to my signature on all resolutions contained within the meaning of Article 142 (2) of the Municipal Code "

31 CANADA PROVINCE OF QUÉBEC MUNICIPALITY OF LOW MINUTES of the special meeting of members of the Council of the Municipality of Low, held this Wednesday the 12 th day of April, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall, 4A d Amour Rd., Low, Quebec, J0X 2C0 and presided over by Mayor Morris O Connor. Those present are: Councillors Michèle Logue-Wakeling, Lynn Visentin, Amanda St. Jean, Joanne Mayer and Charles Kealey. Being absent: Councillor Christopher Brownrigg The Director General/Secretary-Treasurer Franceska Gnarowski is also present. (1) OPENING Quorum is established and the meeting is officially opened by the Mayor, Morris O Connor, who declares that the notice of the meeting has been given in conformity with the Municipal Code to the members of council. (2) HIRING - ADMINISTRATION WHEREAS the recommendation of the selection committee for the position of reception/administrative assistant; WHEREAS the qualifications and the experience of the candidate; # THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that council accepts the recommendation of the selection committee to hire Ms. Debbie Côté for the position of receptionist / administrative assistant for 21 hours per week at the hourly rate of $ 17 plus benefits applicable after the threemonth probation period; MOVED BY Councilor Michèle Logue-Wakeling SECONDED BY Councilor Charles Kealey (2) HIRING - ROADS WHEREAS the recommendation of the selection committee for the position of Road Maintenance Worker; WHEREAS the qualifications and the experience of the candidate; # THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that council accepts the recommendation of the selection committee to hire Jason Emery for the position of Road Maintenance Worker for 40 hours per week at the hourly rate of $ 20 plus benefits applicable after the three-month probation period; MOVED BY Councilor Charles Kealey SECONDED BY Councilor Michèle Logue-Wakeling (3) ADJOURNMENT # BE IT RESOLVED THAT the meeting be adjourned at 7:30PM. MOVED BY Councilor Michèle Logue-Wakeling SECONDED BY Councilor Charles Kealey Morris O`Connor Mayor Franceska Gnarowski Director General/Secretary-Treasurer 1

32 CANADA PROVINCE OF QUÉBEC MUNICIPALITY OF LOW MINUTES of the special meeting of members of the Council of the Municipality of Low, held this Thursday the 27 th day of April, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall, 4A d Amour Rd., Low, Quebec, J0X 2C0 and presided over by Mayor Morris O Connor. Those present are: Councillors Michèle Logue-Wakeling, Lynn Visentin, Amanda St. Jean, Joanne Mayer and Charles Kealey. Being absent: Councillor Christopher Brownrigg The Director General/Secretary-Treasurer Franceska Gnarowski is also present. (1) OPENING Quorum is established and the meeting is officially opened by the Mayor, Morris O Connor, who declares that the notice of the meeting has been given in conformity with the Municipal Code to the members of council. (2) NOTICE OF MOTION Notice of motion is hereby given by Councillor Amanda St-Jean that the following harmonized bylaws applicable by the Sureté du Québec; : Parking bylaws applicable by the Sûreté du Québec : Bylaws respecting security, peace and order applicable by the Sûreté du Québec; : By-law concerning the nuisance applicable by the Sûreté du Québec; : Bylaw respecting peddling applicable by the Sûreté du Québec; : Bylaws respecting animals to be applied by the Sûreté du Québec; : Bylaw respecting the external use of public water by the Sûreté du Québec; : Bylaw respecting alarm systems applicable by the Sûreté du Québec. shall be adopted at a subsequent meeting of council. (3) ADJOURNMENT # BE IT RESOLVED THAT the meeting be adjourned at 7:30PM. MOVED BY Councilor Michèle Logue-Wakeling SECONDED BY Councilor Charles Kealey Morris O`Connor Mayor Franceska Gnarowski Director General/Secretary-Treasurer 1

33 CANADA PROVINCE OF QUEBEC MUNICIPALITY OF LOW MINUTES of a regular meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Low, held Monday, May 1, 2017 at at the Heritage Hall, 4A d Amour Rd, Low (Québec) J0X 2C0 chaired by the Mayor, Mr. Morris O'Connor. Also present: The counselors Michele Logue-Wakeling, Joanne Mayer, Amanda St. Jean and Lynn Visentin and councillors Charles Kealey and Christopher Brownrigg. Being also present: Franceska Gnarowski, Director General 1) OPENING Noting quorum, the meeting was officially declared open by the Mayor, Mr. Morris O'Connor. 2) QUESTION PERIOD 3) BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE PREVIOUS MEETING No business arising. 4) MINUTES # BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes of the regular meeting of April 3, 2017 be adopted as presented. MOVED BY Councillor Michèle Logue-Wakeling SECONDED BY Councillor Charles Kealey (4A) MINUTES # BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes of the special meeting of April be adopted as presented. MOVED BY Councillor Joanne Mayer SECONDED BY Councillor Amanda St-Jean (4B) MINUTES # BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes of the special meeting of April Be adopted as presented MOVED BY Councillor Amanda St-Jean SECONDED BY Councillor Joanne Mayer 5) AGENDA # BE IT RESOLVED that the agenda be adopted and that it remains open. MOVED BY Councillor Charles Kealey SECONDED BY Councillor Michele Logue-Wakeling 6) ACCOUNTS PAYABLE # BE IT RESOLVED THAT the list # of disbursements for the period from April to April 30, 2017 totalling $ ; THAT the net wages paid for the period from 1 April 2017 to 30 April 2017 totalling $ 20, are accepted;

34 THAT the Director General / Secretary-Treasurer is authorized to make budget allocations necessary for this purpose. MOVED BY Councillor Charles Kealey SECONDED BY Councillor Christopher Brownrigg CERTIFICATE I, the undersigned, Director General / Secretary-Treasurer, hereby certify that funds are available for expenses appointed to resolution # , as provided by the Council of the Municipality of Low. Franceska Gnarowski Director General / Secretary-Treasurer 7) MAYOR'S REPORT The mayor gave a verbal report of his activities for the month of April. 7.1) ADMINISTRATION (7.1.1) REPORT OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE The report was presented by Councillor Michèle-Logue Wakeling, President of the Administration Committee. (7.1.2) LINE OF CREDIT WHEREAS the need for a line of credit to ensure the proper functioning of the office; WHEREAS the amount of the line of credit is $ 600,000 and is associated with account #60050 at Caisse Desjardins; WHEREAS the line of credit must be renewed annually; # THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Council authorizes the renewal of the credit line in the amount of $ 600,000 associated with account #60050 at the Caisse Desjardins. MOVED BY Councillor Christopher Brownrigg SECONDED BY Councillor Joanne Mayer (7.1.3) NAVIGATION IN THE SOUTHERN PART OF THE MRC OF THE VALLEY OF GATINEAU ON GATINEAU RIVER WHEREAS tourism development is considered a priority for the MRC de la Vallée-de-la-Gatineau; WHEREAS the changes made in the last years in the Vallée-de-la-Gatineau RCM to promote and develop tourism; WHEREAS the southern part of the Gatineau River represents a significant development potential; WHEREAS the Southern Gatineau River Development Committee met on February 21 in Low to discuss a proposed replacement of the buoys installed to navigate the southern part of the Gatineau River, presented in the framework for the Gatineau Valley Regional Development Fund (FDT); WHEREAS at this meeting it was agreed that the committee replace the inventory of buoys (68) and request a financing of 80% of the cost of the project from the FDT of MRC de la Vallée-de-la-Gatineau;

35 WHEREAS the municipalities of Bouchette, Kazabazua, Lac-Sainte-Marie, Low, Denholm and the City of Gracefield jointly undertake to finance 20% of the cost of the project, ie $ 920 plus applicable taxes per municipality; Be made in the name of Bivouac de l'ancien ( Québec Inc.); # THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the municipality of Low undertake to jointly participate with the other municipalities and city in the project of the buoys of the river. MOVED BY Councillor Michele Logue-Wakeling SECONDED BY Councillor Amanda St-Jean (7.1.4) HIRING WHEREAS the individual originally hired for the position of receptionist/administrative assistant has changed her mind about accepting the position due to personal reasons; WHEREAS the hiring committee has agreed to offer the position to Sylvia Levett, who also gave a successful interview; WHEREAS Ms. Levett has agreed to start as soon as possible for an hourly wage of $17 for the probationary period of 3 months; # THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that council authorises the hiring of Sylvia Levett for the position of receptionist/administrative assistant at the hourly wage of $17 for a probationary period of three months at which time salary will be reviewed and benefits discussed MOVED BY Councillor Michele Logue-Wakeling SECONDED BY Councillor Charles Kealey 7.2 ROADS (7.2.1) PUBLIC WORKS REPORT A brief report was given by Councillor Charles Kealey, President of the roads committee. (7.2.2) ACCOUNTABILITY WHEREAS the Ministry of Transport, Sustainable Mobility and Transportation Electrification has provided $364,577 for maintenance of the road network for the year 2016; WHEREAS compensations distributed to the Municipality are aimed at routine and preventive maintenance of local roads 1 and 2 as well as elements of the bridges situated on these roads, remain the responsibility of the Municipality; # THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council informs the Ministry of Transport, Sustainable Mobility and Transportation Electrification of the use of offsets for routine and preventive maintenance of local roads 1 and 2 and the elements of bridges located on these roads, that are the responsibility of the Municipality, in accordance with the objectives of maintenance assistance program of the local road network; THAT Piché Lacroix, auditors for the municipality, prepare the financial report in order to conform to ministerial instructions. MOVED BY Councillor Charles Kealey SECONDED BY Councillor Michele Logue-Wakeling (7.2.3) CALCIUM

36 WHEREAS two bids for calcium, one from Warwick Salt for $ plus tax/ ton and one from Somavrac at $588 plus tax/ton, were received; # BE IT RESOLVED that Council authorizes the purchase of calcium from Sel Warwick priced at $ plus tax / tonne MOVED BY Councillor Charles Kealey SECONDED BY Councillor Christopher Brownrigg (7.2.4) CULVERTS WHEREAS three submissions for culverts and collars were received, one from Irwin's for $ 7, plus taxes, one from Métal Gosselin for $ 7, plus taxes and one from J.B. McLelland for $ 6, plus taxes; # THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that council authorizes the purchase of culverts and collars from J. B. McLelland in the amount of 6, plus applicable taxes. MOVED BY Councillor Michele Logue-Wakeling SECONDED BY Councillor Christopher Brownrigg (7.2.5) REQUEST STÉPHANIE VALLÉE BE IT RESOLVED that council request that the DG send a request for a grant of $50,000 to MNA Stéphanie Vallée for the re-surfacing of McDonald Rd. with 4 inches of CTF20 over one kilometer as well as the replacement of three culverts. # MOVED BY Councillor Charles Kealey SECONDED BY Councillor Joanne Mayer (7.2.6) CELL ALLOCATION WHEREAS Paul Hampsey, Maintenance Worker, uses his own cell phone for municipal purposes; # THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that council authorize a monthly allowance of $30 to cover the cellular costs to Mr. Hampsey; MOVED BY Councillor Michele Logue-Wakeling SECONDED BY Councillor Charles Kealey OPPOSED BY Councillor Christopher Brownrigg (7.3) PUBLIC SECURITY (7.3.1) REPORT A report was given by the President of the Public Safety Committee, Councillor Amanda St. Jean. (7.3.2) RESIGNATION WHEREAS the brush fires that occur during the summer season; WHEREAS that firefighters are called upon to intervene from time to time; WHEREAS that it is not necessary to wear the traditional dress during a brushfire; WHEREAS that firefighters may wear a combination suit to house a brushfire; WHEREAS Riobec's bid of $ 134 to $ 154 for a combination;

37 WHEREAS that the suits will help conserve traditional clothing; # THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council authorize the purchase of 8 combination suits for the fire department. MOVED BY Councillor Amanda St-Jean SECONDED BY Councillor Joanne Mayer (7.3.3) TRAINING WHEREAS the obligation to provide first-aid training to the municipality's firefighters every three years; WHEREAS the training applies to 15 firefighters at a cost of $ 360 / firefighter plus taxes (approximately $ 5,800 taxes included); WHEREAS the training costs are forecast in the 2017 budget; # THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council authorize the training; MOVED BY Councillor Amanda St-Jean SECONDED BY Councillor Joanne Mayer (7.3.4) CELL ALLOCATION WHEREAS the office of the fire chief is now at 400 route 105; WHEREAS Michel Lemieux, Fire Chief, uses his own cell phone for municipal purposes; # THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that council authorize a monthly allowance of $50 to cover the cellular costs of Mr. Lemieux; MOVED BY Councillor MICHELE Logue-Wakeling SECONDED BY Councillor Joanne Mayer (7.4) ENVIRONMENT (7.4.1) REPORT A report is given by Councillor Christopher Brownrigg, Chairman of the Environment Committee. (7.4.2) FIELDVILLE PUMPING STATION WHEREAS the report prepared by CIMA + on the viability of the Filedville pumping station; WHEREAS the report recommends the rehabilitation of the station including the building as well as the internal infrastructures; WHEREAS the costs associated with such rehabilitation are approximately $ 90,000; WHEREAS the project is eligible in the gas tax program; WHEREAS the project is sufficiently complex that the expertise of an engineer is required for the preparation of estimates, work supervision and general consultation; WHEREAS that the engineering services are provided by the Vallée de la Gatineau RCM;

38 # THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that council authorizes the rehabilitation of the pumping station; THAT the expenses incurred by the said project be applied to the gas tax; THAT a contract be awarded for engineering services to Eric Saumure, engineer at the MRCVG; MOVED BY Councillor Charles Kealey SECONDED BY Councillor Michele Logue-Wakeling (7.4.3) REPORTING RECYC-QUÉBEC WHEREAS the obligation to submit a verified financial statement certified by an external auditor to be eligible for the grant for recycling; # THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council authorizes that the financial statement be prepared by Piché Lacroix in accordance with the expectations of Recyc-Québec. MOVED BY Councillor Christopher Brownrigg SECONDED BY Councillor Amanda St-Jean (7.5) PLANNING (7.5.1) REPORT A report is given by Councillor Joanne Mayer, President of the Committee of urbanization. (7.5.2) ADOPTION OF THE STANDARDIZED BYLAWS APPLICABLE BY THE SECURITY OF QUÉBEC WHEREAS the membership of the local municipalities of the MRC de La Valléede-la-Gatineau in the Municipal Court of the MRC des Collines-de-l'Outaouais; WHEREAS the standardized bylaws applicable by the Sûreté du Québec were revised as part of the process of accession to the Municipal Court, following a mandate granted to this effect to Mr. Martin Gosselin, prosecutor of the Municipal Court (2017-R- AG306); WHEREAS this revision work has been carried out within a short period of time so that the bylaws can be revised and adopted by the local municipalities before the first sittings of the Court; WHEREAS the recommendation of the Public Safety and Policing Committee at the December 15, 2016 meeting; WHEREAS the recommendation of the Plenary Committee of 17 January, following the comments of the local municipalities; WHEREAS the recommendation of the PSC-PP to set up a working committee to review all the provisions of the standardized bylawss following meetings of the Municipal Court. WHEREAS notice of motion given on April by CouncillorAmanda St- Jean regarding the adoption of these bylaws # THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED this Council hereby accepts the bylaws as set out in Appendix 'B' attached to this resolution as an integral part thereof; THAT the Council of the Municipality of Low adopt the seven standardized bylaws applicable by the Sûreté du Québec as submitted by the MRCVG and revised by Martin Gosselin: : Parking regulations applicable by the Sûreté du Québec

39 : Regulations respecting security, peace and order applicable by the Sûreté du Québec; : By-law concerning the nuisance applicable by the Sûreté du Québec; : Regulation respecting peddling applicable by the Sûreté du Québec; : Regulations respecting animals to be applied by the Sûreté du Québec; : Regulation respecting the external use of public water by the Sûreté du Québec; : Regulation respecting alarm systems applicable by the Sûreté du Québec. MOVED BY Councillor Michele Logue-Wakeling SECONDED BY Councillor Joanne Mayer (7.6) LEISURE & CULTURE (7.6.1) REPORT No report is given by Councillor Lynn Visentin, vice president of the Recreation Committee, due to absence. (8) VARIA (9) CLOSING # BE IT RESOLVED THAT the meeting ends at 22:45 MOVED BY Councillor Charles Kealey SECONDED BY Councillor Michele Logue-Wakeling Morris O Connor Franceska Gnarowski Mayor Director General / Secretary-Treasurer "I, Morris O'Connor, Mayor, certify that the signature of this minutes is equivalent to my signature on all resolutions contained within the meaning of Article 142 (2) of the Municipal Code "

40 CANADA PROVINCE OF QUÉBEC MUNICIPALITY OF LOW MINUTES of the special meeting of members of the Council of the Municipality of Low, held this 2 nd day of May, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall, 4A d Amour Rd., Low, Quebec, J0X 2C0 and presided over by Mayor Morris O Connor. Those present are: Councillors Lynn Visentin, Amanda St. Jean, Joanne Mayer, Amanda St-Jean, Christopher Brownrigg and Charles Kealey. The Director General/Secretary-Treasurer Franceska Gnarowski as well as Michel Lacroix and Francesca Joly from Piché Lacroix are also present. (1) OPENING Quorum is established and the meeting is officially opened by the Mayor, Morris O Connor, who declares that the notice of the meeting has been given in conformity with the Municipal Code to the members of council. (2) PRESENTATION OF THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENT Members of council take note of the municipality of Low s audited financial statement for 2016 as tabled by the Director-General-Secretary Treasurer. (3) ADJOURNMENT # BE IT RESOLVED THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:00PM. MOVED BY Councillor Charles Kealey SECONDED BY Councillor Michèle Logue-Wakeling Morris O Connor Mayor Franceska Gnarowski Director General/Secretary-Treasurer 1

41 CANADA PROVINCE OF QUÉBEC MUNICIPALITY OF LOW MINUTES of the special meeting of members of the Council of the Municipality of Low, held this Thursday the 11 th day of May, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall, 4A d Amour Rd., Low, Quebec, J0X 2C0 and presided over by Mayor Morris O Connor. Those present are: Councillors Michèle Logue-Wakeling, Lynn Visentin, Amanda St. Jean, Joanne Mayer Christopher Brownrigg and Charles Kealey. The Director General/Secretary-Treasurer Franceska Gnarowski is also present. (1) OPENING Quorum is established and the meeting is officially opened by the Mayor, Morris O Connor, who declares that the notice of the meeting has been given in conformity with the Municipal Code to the members of council. (2) PURCHASE OF GARBAGE BINS WHEREAS an invitation to submit quotes was sent to Loubac, Sani-Eco, and EBI for the purchase of litre garbage bins with logo in a charcoal colour; WHEREAS the only company that submitted a quote was Loubac; WHEREAS the quote included the logo printing, delivery to the municipality and the costs of financing over a period of three years; WHEREAS the municipality will cover the costs of printing the logo in the amount of $1350 plus taxes as well as the door-to-door delivery; WHEREAS residents will cover the balance of $64, over two years on their tax bills starting in 2018; WHEREAS the cost per unit per household is $70; WHEREAS households can order more than one bin if necessary; WHEREAS while households are not obliged to purchase one from the municipality, they must otherwise have an appropriate receptacle with a European plug if they choose not to participate in this purchase; WHEREAS the municipality of Low will cover the first year costs of financing from the 2016 surplus; WHEREAS council authorizes the DG and/or the Mayor to sign for and on behalf of the municipality all documents related to this purchase; # THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that for these stated reasons, council authorizes the purchase of the 900 bins from Loubac at a cost of $64, taxes included. MOVED BY Councilor Michèle Logue-Wakeling SECONDED BY Councilor Charles Kealey OPPOSED BY Councillor Joanne Mayer (3) ADJOURNMENT # BE IT RESOLVED THAT the meeting be adjourned at 7:30PM. MOVED BY Councillor Charles Kealey SECONDED BY Councillor Michèle Logue-Wakeling Morris O Connor Mayor Franceska Gnarowski Director General/Secretary-Treasurer 1

42 CANADA PROVINCE OF QUEBEC MUNICIPALITY OF LOW MINUTES of a regular meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Low, held Monday, June 5, 2017 at at the Heritage Hall, 4A d Amour Rd, Low (Québec) J0X 2C0 chaired by the Mayor, Mr. Morris O'Connor. Also present: Councillors Michele Logue-Wakeling, Joanne Mayer, Amanda St. Jean and Lynn Visentin and Councillors Charles Kealey and Christopher Brownrigg. Being also present: Franceska Gnarowski, Director General 1) OPENING Noting quorum, the meeting was officially declared open by the Mayor, Mr. Morris O'Connor. 2) QUESTION PERIOD 3) BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE PREVIOUS MEETING No business arising ) MINUTES (4A) MINUTES (4B) MINUTES ) AGENDA BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes of the regular meeting of May 1, 2017 be adopted as presented. MOVED BY Councillor Michèle Logue-Wakeling SECONDED BY Councillor Lynn Visentin BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes of the special meeting of May 2, 2017 be adopted as presented. MOVED BY Councillor Christopher Brownrigg SECONDED BY Councillor Charles Kealey BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes of the special meeting of May 11, 2017 be adopted as presented MOVED BY Councillor Charles Kealey SECONDED BY Councillor Michèle Logue-Wakeling BE IT RESOLVED that the agenda be adopted with the addition of a motion at and as well as the retraction of motions and and that it remains open. MOVED BY Councillor Amanda St-Jean SECONDED BY Councillor Joanne Mayer ) ACCOUNTS PAYABLE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the list # of disbursements for the period from May to May 31, 2017 totalling $220,445.63;

43 THAT the net wages paid for the period from May 1, 2017 to May 31, 2017 totalling $ 23, are accepted; THAT the Director General / Secretary-Treasurer is authorized to make budget allocations necessary for this purpose. MOVED BY Councillor Michèle Logue-Wakeling SECONDED BY Councillor Charles Kealey CERTIFICATE I, the undersigned, Director General / Secretary-Treasurer, hereby certify that funds are available for expenses appointed to resolution # , as provided by the Council of the Municipality of Low. _Franceska Gnorowski Director General / Secretary-Treasurer 7) MAYOR'S REPORT The mayor gave a verbal report of his activities for the month of May. 7.1) ADMINISTRATION (7.1.1) REPORT OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE (7.1.2) RENT / DAY CENTRE The report was presented by Councillor Michèle-Logue Wakeling, President of the Administration Committee. WHEREAS that the municipality pays rent for the use of the Heritage Hall for its meetings; WHEREAS that the municipality supports the Day Center for seniors; WHEREAS that the municipality also supports the activities of members of the Low, Venosta and Brennan's Hill Recreation Association; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Municipality of Low shall pay $2,425 for the rental of the Heritage Hall and $ 900 for the Day Center and $4250 for local clubs (LVBRA) for a total of $7,574. MOVED BY Councillor Joanne Mayer SECONDED BY Councillor Amanda St-Jean (7.1.3) LEASE - TOURIST SEASON 2017 WHEREAS the tourist office of the MRC Vallée-de-la-Gatineau occupies a space at 400 Route 105 as a tourist information office each year; WHEREAS the lease is to be renewed for the year 2017; WHEREAS the period of the lease is for a period of two months and sixteen days from June 19 and ending September 4, 2017; WHEREAS the tenant agrees to pay the sum of $ 2, for the period; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that council authorizes the renewal of the lease between the MRC Vallée-de-la-Gatineau and the municipality of Low for the aforementioned period and the amount of $ 2, MOVED BY Councillor Lynn Visentin SECONDED BY Councillor Joanne Mayer

44 (7.1.4) CAMP KAZ CAN WHEREAS Camp Kaz Can was created to provide a summer camp experience for children from low-income families; WHEREAS the camp serves several families of the municipality of Low and the environs; WHEREAS the camp is held during the summer at Queen Elizabeth School in Kazabazua; WHEREAS the camp is open to the five southern municipalities of the MRCVG; WHEREAS grants from the government are no longer available; WHEREAS a contribution of $ 1,500 is requested from each municipality in the south of the MRCVG; WHEREAS the funds are available in the budget; WHEREAS the principal of St. Michael's School is requesting a donation from the municipalities of Alleyn-Cawood, Lac Ste-Marie, Gracefield, Kazabazua and Low to ensure the renewal of the summer camp; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that council authorizes a donation of $ 1,500 for the Kaz Can summer camp. MOVED BY Councillor Amanda St-Jean SECONDED BY Councillor Michèle Logue-Wakeling (7.1.5) CLEANING OF AIR AND AIR EXCHANGE DUCTS WHEREAS the last cleaning of the ventilation ducts and air exchanger was done in 2012; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that council authorizes the cleaning of ducts and air exchanger. MOVED BY Councillor Michèle Logue-Wakeling SECONDED BY Councillor Charles Kealey (7.1.6) DONATION CANADA DAY WHEREAS the request for a donation from the committee responsible for Canada Day activities on July 1, 2017; WHEREAS the activities will be attended by the majority of the population of the municipality; WHEREAS the 150th anniversary of Canada Day; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that council authorizes a donation of $ 1,500 for Canada Day activities. MOVED BY Councillor Amanda St-Jean SECONDED BY Councillor Joanne Mayer (7.1.7) EMPLOI QUÉBEC WHEREAS the summer season is very busy for the maintenance of the buildings and the parks; WHEREAS the demands of the Heritage Hall are becoming more and more extensive given the number of reservations and the set up required;

45 WHEREAS the possibility of a grant from Emploi Québec for a full-time position; WHEREAS that another maintenance worker could deal exclusively with the Heritage Hall, the cleaning and storage of the basement and other related stains until the arena is opened; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that council authorizes the posting of a full-time position for a maintenance attendant at an hourly rate of $ MOVED BY Councillor Charles Kealey SECONDED BY Councillor Lynn Visentin (7.1.8) WAKEFIELD CLINIC PHYSICIANS WHEREAS the Wakefield Family Medicine Center has increased the number of physicians lately; WHEREAS the CLSC in Low could welcome family doctors in order to offer services of proximity to a part of their clientele; WHEREAS such a sharing of resources could alleviate visits to the emergency room at the Wakefield Hospital; WHEREAS the lack of proximity services for approximately 3,500 people in the municipalities of Low, Lac Ste-Marie, Kazabazua and Denholm; WHEREAS the costs of such an arrangement would be minimal; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, in support of Ms. Colette Boisvert Canavan's resolution, the Council request that the Wakefield Family Medicine Center consider the proposal to use the empty spaces of the CLSC in Low to offer local services in family medicine to the citizens of Low, Lac Ste-Marie, Kazabazua and Denholm. MOVED BY Councillor Joanne Mayer SECONDED BY Councillor Christopher Brownrigg (7.1.9) REAL ESTATE EVALUATION (7.1.10) BELL CANADA WHEREAS Council is potentially interested in purchasing two acres of land located on River Road cadastral number ; WHEREAS an evaluation of the site was carried out by Marc Céré, Chartered Appraiser from Maniwaki; WHEREAS the final report has been filed and the fees are including taxes; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that council authorizes the expenditure of $ MOVED BY Councillor Charles Kealey SECONDED BY Councillor Michèle Logue-Wakeling WHEREAS the maintenance period for the telephone system will soon expire; WHEREAS a renewal proposal for one year from July 27, 2017 to July 26, 2018 for a total cost of $ THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council authorize the renewal of the service contract with Bell MOVED BY Councillor Amanda St-Jean

46 SECONDED BY Councillor Christopher Brownrigg 7.2 ROADS (7.2.1) PUBLIC WORKS (7.2.2) CELL ALLOCATION A brief report was given by Councillor Charles Kealey, President of the Roads Committee. WHEREAS the cellular allowance of Paul Hampsey, maintenance attendant, is $30 per month; WHEREAS Stephen Kelly's cell phone allowance is currently $ 16 / month THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that council corrects the foreman's allowance by authorizing an allowance of $ 40 / month commencing June 1, 2017; THAT the disbursement be made in December of each year. MOVED BY Councillor Charles Kealey SECONDED BY Councillor Michèle Logue-Wakeling (7.2.3) AUTHORIZATION SIGNATURE REGISTRATION (7.2.4) TENDER BE IT RESOLVED that Council authorizes the Director General, Mrs. Franceska Gnarowski and / or the Inspector, Mr. Roch Courville, to sign for and on behalf of the Municipality all documents relating to the registration of municipal vehicles MOVED BY Councillor Lynn Visentin SECONDED BY Councillor Amanda St-Jean WHEREAS the six-wheeled truck, which dates from the year 2000, is obsolete; WHEREAS the truck is essential for road works and snow removal; WHEREAS it is preferable to replace it with a ten-wheeled truck; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that council authorizes the preparation of a tender for a tandem truck equipped with a sand spreader and snow plough equipment; THAT the estimate be posted on the SEAO web site for at least two weeks; THAT the Mayor and / or the DG be authorized to sign for and on behalf of the Municipality all documents relating to the display of the estimate. MOVED BY Councillor Charles Kealey SECONDED BY Councillor Michèle Logue-Wakeling (7.3) PUBLIC SECURITY (7.3.1) REPORT (7.3.2) HIRING A report was given by the President of the Public Safety Committee, Councillor Amanda St. Jean. WHEREAS Jason Emery is a qualified firefighter in Kazabazua; WHEREAS he is an employee of the Municipality of Low;

47 WHEREAS as a firefighter, it would improve the striking force during the day during the week during a fire; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that council authorizes the hiring of Jason Emery as a firefighter for the fire department of Low. MOVED BY Councillor Amanda St-Jean SECONDED BY Councillor Christopher Brownrigg (7.4) ENVIRONMENT (7.4.1) REPORT (7.4.3) RECYCLE BINS A report is given by Councillor Christopher Brownrigg, Chairman of the Environment Committee. WHEREAS the municipality has no blue recycle bins left and needs to replenish its stock; WHEREAS Loubac provided a quote for 105 of them at for 105 for a total of plus taxes; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that council approves the purchase of 105 new recycle bins at a cost of $ plus taxes; THAT the bins be paid from the reserved surplus for the blue bins and the balance from the rectory reserve. MOVED BY Councillor Michèle Logue-Wakeling SECONDED BY Councillor Christopher Brownrigg (7.5) PLANNING (7.5.1) REPORT (7.5.2) CANADA DAY A report is given by Councillor Joanne Mayer, President of the Committee of urbanization. WHEREAS the activities that are planned for Canada Day 150th on the site of the municipality; WHEREAS that Canada Day will be held on July 1 from 11 am to 11 pm; WHEREAS that there will be noise emanating from activities; WHEREAS by-law LOW concerning nuisances is in force; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that council authorizes activities, including music, on Canada Day until midnight July 1, MOVED BY Councillor Joanne Mayer SECONDED BY Councillor Amanda St-Jean (7.6) RECREATION & CULTURE (7.6.1) REPORT A report is given by Councillor Lynn Visentin, President of the Recreation Committee.

48 (7.6.2) CENOTAPH WHEREAS the current state of the cenotaph; WHEREAS the 150 th anniversary of Canada as a nation; WHEREAS the flag ceremony for Canada Day takes place at the cenotaph; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that council authorises expenses of up to $2000 to improve the aesthetics of the cenotaph and to install a bench. MOVED BY Councillor Joanne Mayer SECONDED BY Councillor Michèle Logue-Wakeling (8) VARIA (8.1) SURPLUS 2016 BE IT RESOLVED THAT the 2016 financial surplus of $55,000 of 2016 be reserved as follows: $45,000 reserved for the 2018 taxes and $10,000 reserved for brushing. MOVED BY Councillor Charles Kealey SECONDED BY Councillor Joanne Mayer (8.1.2) EMERGENCY VEHICLE (9) CLOSING WHEREAS the fire department s emergency vehicle is obsolete; WHEREAS there is an offer to purchase such a vehicle from Battleshield; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that council authorises that a call for submissions via invitation be made to Battleshield, Aéro-Feu and Carl Thibault for an emergency vehicle under $99,000; THAT the deadline for submissions be set for the 15 th of June at 11AM. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the meeting ends at 22:45 MOVED BY Councillor Charles Kealey SECONDED BY Councillor Michèle Logue-Wakeling Morris O Connor Franceska Gnarowski Mayor Director General / Secretary-Treasurer "I, Morris O'Connor, Mayor, certify that the signature of this minutes is equivalent to my signature on all resolutions contained within the meaning of Article 142 (2) of the Municipal Code "

49 CANADA PROVINCE OF QUÉBEC MUNICIPALITY OF LOW MINUTES of the special meeting of members of the Council of the Municipality of Low, held this Thursday the 15 th day of June, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall, 4A d Amour Rd., Low, Quebec, J0X 2C0 and presided over by Mayor Morris O Connor. Those present are: Councillors Michèle Logue-Wakeling, Lynn Visentin, Amanda St. Jean, Joanne Mayer Christopher Brownrigg and Charles Kealey. The Director General/Secretary-Treasurer Franceska Gnarowski is also present. (1) OPENING Quorum is established and the meeting is officially opened by the Mayor, Morris O Connor, who declares that the notice of the meeting has been given in conformity with the Municipal Code to the members of council (2) RESIGNATION OF THE MUNICIPAL INSPECTOR WHEREAS according to article 153 of the Municipal Code, members of the council may deal with other matters if all the members are present; WHEREAS the resignation of the Municipal Inspector, Mr. Roch Courville; WHEREAS the members of council deem it advisable to post the position as soon as possible; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorize that a posting for the position of Municipal Inspector / Road Supervisor be posted in the three municipal locations, on Facebook, the Municipality's website, Municipal Québec and in Gatineau and Low Down for two weeks following the newspaper posting; THAT the Committee prepare its recommendation to fill the position no later than for the regular Council meeting of August 7th. MOVED BY Councilor Michèle Logue-Wakeling SECONDED BY Councilor Lynn Visentin ) PURCHASE OF RESCUE VAN WHEREAS resolution authorizes a call for proposals be sent to the emergency equipment suppliers Battleshield, Carl Thibault and Aéro-Feu; WHEREAS the written invitation requested tenders for a rescue van at a maximum price of $ 99,000; WHEREAS the invitation was sent to the following companies: Aéro-Feu, Carl Thibault and Battleshield; WHEREAS only Battleshield's bid was received for a GMC TopKick Model 3116 truck from 1996 in excellent condition for the amount of $ 42,000 plus taxes; WHEREAS the funds for the purchase of the truck will come from the working fund and that the first payment will be in 2018 until 2022; WHEREAS council authorizes the DG and / or the mayor to sign for and on behalf of the municipality all the documents relating to this purchase; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that for these reasons, Council authorizes the purchase of the Battleshield rescue van in the amount of 42,000 plus taxes. MOVED BY Councillor Charles Kealey SECONDED BY Councillor Michèle Logue-Wakeling (3) ADJOURNMENT 1

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57 CANADA PROVINCE OF QUÉBEC MUNICIPALITY OF LOW MINUTES of the special meeting of members of the Council of the Municipality of Low, held this Monday the 10 th day of July, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall, 4A d Amour Rd., Low, Quebec, J0X 2C0 and presided over by Mayor Morris O Connor. Those present are: Councillors Michèle Logue-Wakeling, Lynn Visentin, Amanda St. Jean, Joanne Mayer Christopher Brownrigg and Charles Kealey. The Director General/Secretary-Treasurer Franceska Gnarowski is also present. (1) OPENING Quorum is established and the meeting is officially opened by the Mayor, Morris O Connor, who declares that the notice of the meeting has been given in conformity with the Municipal Code to the members of council. (2) AGENDA IT IS MOVED by CouncillorJoanne Mayer SECONDED BY CouncillorCharles Kealey and UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED to add a posting for a road maintenance worker to the agenda (3) REFINANCING AUTOPUMPER BORROWING BYLAW # WHEREAS the Municipality of the Township of Low intends, in accordance with the following borrowing bylaw and for the amount indicated, to borrow by note for a total amount of $ 204,200 which will be realized on July 18, 2017, divided as follows: Borrowing By-law # for an amount of $ 204,200 WHEREAS, in accordance with the first paragraph of section 2 of the Act respecting municipal debts and borrowing (RLRQ, chapter D 7), for the purposes of this loan and for loan by-law number , the Municipality of the township of Low wishes to carry out the loan for a shorter term than that originally fixed in these regulations; WHEREAS following the public call for tenders for the sale of the above-mentioned program, the Ministère des Finances received two compliant tenders, all in accordance with section 555 of the Cities and Towns Act (RLRQ, chapter C 19) or section 1066 of the Municipal Code of Québec (RLRQ, chapter C 27.1) and the resolution passed under that section. 1 NATIONAL BANK FINANCIAL INC. $ 18, % 2018 $ 19, % 2019 $ 19, % 2020 $ 19,700 2,200,000% 2021 $ 127, % 2022 Price: 98,00800 Real cost: 2,82881% 2 CAISSE DESJARDINS DES COLLINES-DE-L OUTAOUAIS $ 18,600 3,400,000% 2018 $ 19,000 3,400,000% 2019 $ 19,400 3,40000% 2020 $ 19,700 3,400,000% 2021 $ 127,500 3,40000% 2022 Price: 100,00000 Real cost: 3,40000% WHEREAS the result of the calculation of the actual costs indicates that the bid submitted by FINANCIÈRE BANQUE NATIONALE INC. Is the most advantageous; 1

58 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the borrowing by-law referred to in the first paragraph of the preamble be for the amounts listed below, financed per Note to be issued, in accordance with the following: 1. the Notes will be dated July 18, 2017; 2. Interest shall be payable semi-annually on January 18 and July 18 of each year; 3. the tickets will be signed by the mayor and the secretary-treasurer or treasurer; 4. the Notes, in respect of the Principal Amount, will be repaid as follows: 2018 $ 18, $ 19, $ 19, $ 19, $ 20,200 (payable in 2022) 2022 $ 107,300 (to be renewed) THAT, with respect to the annual amortization of capital foreseen for the years 2023 and following, the term provided for by-law number is shorter than that originally fixed, that is to say for a term of five (5) years (from July 18, 2017) instead of the prescribed period for such depreciation, with each subsequent issue to be for the balance or part of the balance owing on the loan; THAT the preamble of this resolution be made an integral part of it as though it were here at length reproduced; THAT the Municipality the Township of Low accepts the offer made to it from BANQUE NATIONALE FINANCIER INC. for its loan by notes on July 18, 2017 in the amount of $204,200 made under By-law Number These Notes are issued at a price of $ for each $ face value, five (5) years in series; THAT the notes, principal and interest, be payable by check payable to the registered holder or by preauthorized bank debits to the registered holder. MOVED BY CouncillorMichèle Logue-Wakeling SECONDED BY CouncillorCharles Kealey ADOPTED (4) HIRE EMPLOI QUEBEC WHEREAS the application for candidates for the position of maintenance worker under the Emploi Québec grant program; WHEREAS Ms. Sylvie Elément is qualified to perform the duties of the position; WHEREAS Ms. Élément is eligible for the Emploi Québec program; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that for these reasons, Council authorizes the hiring of Mrs. Sylvie Elément 35 hours per week at an hourly rate of $ starting July 17; THAT Council authorizes the Director General, Mrs. Franceska Gnarowski, to sign for and on behalf of the Municipality all documents relating to the hiring and the grant. MOVED BY Councillor Lynn Visentin SECONDED BY Councillor Christopher Brownrigg ADOPTED (5) CONTRACT - DELIVERY OF BINS WHEREAS the high number of bins to be delivered to the residents of the municipality; WHEREAS the employees of the public works of the municipality do not have time to deliver the door-to-door bins due to a high workload; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that for these reasons, Council authorizes the hiring of Mr. Fern Rochon to conduct the delivery of the bins door-to-door; 2

59 THAT the contract be fixed at a value of $ 4000 and that the funds be taken from the salary reserved for the grader operator. MOVED BY Councillor Charles Kealey SECONDED BY Councillor Amanda St-Jean ADOPTED ) APPLICATION FOR AUTHORIZATION - CPTAQ WHEREAS the request of the owner of the renovated lots and to the Commission for the Protection of Agricultural Land to obtain an authorization for an easement in the agricultural zone; WHEREAS article 26 of the Act respecting the preservation of agricultural land and agricultural activities; WHEREAS the refusal of the application for a road servitude would have serious consequences for the owner, having no other access to reach this part of his land; WHEREAS the application does not affect any municipal by-laws; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the council supports the application from the owner of renovated lots and for a servitude road. MOVED BY Councillor Lynn Visentin SECONDED BY Councillor Amanda St-Jean ADOPTED (7) ROAD MAINTENANCE WORKER CONTRACT (9) CLOSING WHEREAS Council deems it advisable to hire a road maintenance worker for three months in order to lighten the work for the employees of the public works; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that for these reasons Council authorizes the hiring of a road maintenance worker holding a Class 3 driver's license for a period of three months commencing in August, On November 1, 2017 at an hourly rate of $ 20. MOVED BY Councillor Christopher Brownrigg SECONDED BY Councillor Joanne Mayer ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED THAT the meeting ends at 19:10PM MOVED BY Councillor Michèle Logue-Wakeling SECONDED BY Councillor Charles Kealey Morris O Connor Mayor Franceska Gnarowski Director General/Secretary-Treasurer 3

60 CANADA PROVINCE OF QUEBEC MUNICIPALITY OF LOW MINUTES of a regular meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Low, held Monday, August 7, 2017 at at the Heritage Hall, 4A d Amour Rd, Low (Québec) J0X 2C0 chaired by the Mayor, Mr. Morris O'Connor. Also present: Councillors Michele Logue-Wakeling, Joanne Mayer, Amanda St. Jean and Lynn Visentin and Councillors Christopher Brownrigg and Charles Kealey Being also present: Hélène Desjardins, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer Being absent: Councillors Christopher Brownrigg and Lynn Visentin Franceska Gnarowski, Director General 1) OPENING Noting quorum, the meeting was officially declared open by the Mayor, Mr. Morris O'Connor. 2) QUESTION PERIOD 3) BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE PREVIOUS MEETING No business arising ) MINUTES (4A) MINUTES ) AGENDA BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes of the regular meeting of July 4, 2017 be as presented. MOVED BY Councillor Michèle Logue-Wakeling SECONDED BY Councillor Charles Kealey BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes of the special meeting of July 10, 2017 be as presented. MOVED BY Councillor Amanda St-Jean SECONDED BY Councillor Michèle Logue-Wakeling BE IT RESOLVED that the agenda be accepted and that it remains open. MOVED BY Councillor Michèle Logue-Wakeling SECONDED BY Councillor Joanne Mayer ) ACCOUNTS PAYABLE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the list # of disbursements for the period from July 1, 2017 to July 31, 2017 totalling $161,765.12; THAT the net wages paid for the period from July 1, 2017 to July 31, 2017 totalling $ 24, are accepted; THAT the Director General / Secretary-Treasurer is authorized to make budget allocations necessary for this purpose. MOVED BY Councillor Charles Kealey SECONDED BY Councillor Amanda St-Jean

61 CERTIFICATE I, the undersigned, Director General / Secretary-Treasurer, hereby certify that funds are available for expenses appointed to resolution # , as provided by the Council of the Municipality of Low. Franceska Gnarowski Director General / Secretary-Treasurer 7) MAYOR'S REPORT The mayor presented no report. 7.1) ADMINISTRATION (7.1.1) REPORT OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE The report was presented by Councillor Michèle-Logue Wakeling, President of the Administration Committee. (7.1.2) NOTICE OF MOTION Notice of motion is hereby given by Councillor Joanne Mayer that bylaw concerning the removal, transport and elimination of residual material on the territory of Low will be modified and presented at a subsequent meeting of Council (7.1.3) PROBATION PERIOD ENDING - HIRING WHEREAS Mrs. Sylvia Levett completed three months probation on August 2, 2017; WHEREAS Ms Levett is doing well in these functions; WHEREAS the continuing needs in the administrative office of the municipality including the municipal elections of November 5; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorize the hiring of Ms. Sylvia Levett full time, that is to say 5 days week for a total of 35 hours at the hourly rate of $ in addition to the usual benefits and two weeks vacation. MOVED BY Councillor Michèle Logue-Wakeling SECONDED BY Councillor Amanda St-Jean (7.1.4) ST-MICHAEL S SCHOOL COMMITMENT WHEREAS the Ministry of Education s commitment of an investment of 4 million dollars for the construction of a new gymnasium for St-Michael s School; WHEREAS resolution affirms the intention of the municipality to invest $800,000 on the condition that the Ministry of Education and/or the Western Quebec School Board invests in the school; WHEREAS a municipal investment in a library and meeting speace will ensure that the new complex is accessible to the community; WHEREAS the municipality s investment could include provincial and other grants; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that for these motives, Council re-affirms its commitment to invest up to $800,000 in the construction of a gym, library and meeting room for St-Michael s High School. MOVED BY: Councillor Michèle Logue-Wakeling SECONDED BY: Councillor Charles Kealey

62 OPPOSED BY: Councillor Joanne Mayer 7.2 ROADS (7.2.1) PUBLIC WORKS A brief report was given by Councillor Charles Kealey, President of the Roads Committee (7.2.2) PERIOD OF PROBATION ENDED - HIRING WHEREAS that the probationary period for Mr. Jason Emery ended on July 18, 2017; WHEREAS Mr. Emery is performing his duties well; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by Council to authorize the hiring of Mr. Jason Emery on a full-time basis, that is, 5 days a week for a total of 40 hours at an hourly rate of $ in addition to the usual benefits and two weeks of vacation. MOVED BY Councillor Charles Kealey SECONDED BY Councillor Joanne Mayer (7.2.3) RENTAL - GRADER (7.2.4) TRUCK REPAIRS WHEREAS the grader belonging to the municipality caught fire on Tuesday, July 25; WHEREAS the grader is a key equipment for road maintenance; WHEREAS it was decided to hire a grader following the fire; WHEREAS Nortrax's offer to lease a John Deere Model 772G Grader of the Year 2013 for $ 8,000 per month with the option to purchase and apply 85% of the applicable lease amount purchasing; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that council authorize the lease of the Nortrax grader for a period of three months in the amount of $ 8,000 per month; THAT Council authorize the DG, Franceska Gnarowski and / or the Mayor, Morris O 'Connor, to sign, for and on behalf of the Municipality, all documents relating to the said rental. MOVED BY Councillor Charles Kealey SECONDED BY Councillor Michèle Logue-Wakeling OPPOSED BY: Councillor Joanne Mayer WHEREAS the clutch and the hoses on the Sterling 2009 truck need to be replaced; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Council authorises an expense of approximately $10,000 for necessary repairs to the hoses and the clutch. MOVED BY: Councillor Charles Kealey SECONDED BY: Councillor Michèle Logue-Wakeling (7.3) PUBLIC SECURITY (7.3.1) REPORT A report was given by the President of the Public Safety Committee, Councillor Amanda St. Jean.

63 (7.3.2) CLR GROUP INC CALL CENTER 911 BE IT RESOLVED that Council renew the Memorandum of Understanding for the 911 Telephone Distribution Service and the Memorandum of Understanding for the Fire Allocation Service with CLR GROUP INC, having its registered office at 7200 Jean-XXIII Boulevard In Trois-Rivières, Quebec for a period of 5 years. All financed by the SPAU-911 service subject to Bell Canada's General Terms and Conditions and the Municipal Tax Rule Regulation for 911, RSQ, c F-2, r.14; THAT the Mayor, Morris O Connor, and/or the Director General, Franceska Gnarowski, be authorised to sign, for and in the name of the municipality, all documents relating to this agreement. MOVED BY Councillor Amanda St-Jean SECONDED BY Councillor Michèle Logue-Wakeling (7.3.3) SALE OF EMERGENCY TRUCK WHEREAS the recent purchase of a new emergency truck (resolution ); WHEREAS the former emergency truck dates from 1993 and is non-conforming for use as rescue or on roads; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council sell the 1993 emergency truck for an amount of at least $ 2,000 and make the announcement in the appropriate media. MOVED BY Councillor Amanda St-Jean SECONDED BY Councillor Michèle Logue-Wakeling (7.4) ENVIRONMENT (7.4.1) REPORT No report (7.4.2) FIELDVILLE PUMP HOUSE WHEREAS the need to upgrade the pumping station at Fieldville; WHEREAS the study and estimates prepared by the engineer Saumure of the MRC Vallée-de-la-Gatineau; WHEREAS the proposed work is considered to be of first priority under the TECQ (excise tax) program, therefore eligible for the program; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council authorizes the work on pump station repairs estimated at $ 80,000 plus applicable taxes; THAT the work consists of a rehabilitation of the building, an upgrade of the electrical supply system and of the piping system; THAT Martin Querry, master electrician, will be the project manager. MOVED BY Councillor Michèle Logue-Wakeling SECONDED BY Councillor Amanda St-Jean (7.4.3) AMENDMENT TO RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED by Council to amend resolution in order to affect the amount of $ plus taxes for the blue recycling bins to the amount reserved for the fire hall.

64 MOVED BY Councillor Michèle Logue-Wakeling SECONDED BY Councillor Joanne Mayer (7.4.4) LOW PUMPING STATION WHEREAS the pressure gauges at the Low pumping station are no longer working; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council accepts the proposal made by Consult eau to replace the gauges at a cost of $ tax included. MOVED BY Councillor Amanda St-Jean SECONDED BY Councillor Michèle Logue-Wakeling (7.5) PLANNING (7.5.1) REPORT A report is given by Councillor Joanne Mayer, President of the Planning Committee (7.5.2) REQUEST CPTAQ FERME AVENTURE WHEREAS a request to the CPTAQ by the owner of the property known by the renovated lot numbers: , , , , , to install a yurt and provide dog sledding experiences on said property; WHEREAS the request does not contravene any municipal bylaw; WHEREAS the success that the business currently enjoys; WHEREAS the local economy would benefit from this kind of tourist attraction WHEREAS one of the priorities of the owners is to emphasize the value of agricultural activity such as maple syrup production, animal husbandry and the cultivation of fruit trees; WHEREAS traditional agricultural activity is actually in decline in the area with many inactive farms; WHEREAS the activities have no negative impact on the farming activity in the area, but actually enhance its value; WHEREAS the owners are a young family that are investing in agricultural diversity; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Council supports the application by Ferme Aventure to the CPTAQ to install a yurt and prvide dog-sledding experiences on their property to attract overnight visitors. MOVED BY Councillor Michèle Logue-Wakeling SECONDED BY Councillor Joanne Mayer (7.5.3) APPLICATION FOR AUTHORIZATION BY THE CPTAQ - HYDRO- QUÉBEC WHEREAS Council is aware of the request to be presented to the Commission for the Protection of Québec's Agricultural Land ("CPTAQ") by Hydro-Québec to obtain from this Commission the authorization to use for a purpose other than the " Agriculture lot , of the official cadastre of Québec, registration division of Gatineau, in the municipality of Low, totalling an area of ha (738.8 m2); WHEREASthe criteria set out in section 62 of the Act respecting the preservation of agricultural land and agricultural activities ("LPTAA"), namely:

65 CRITERIA The agricultural potential of the lot concerned Agricultural potential of neighbouring lots Possible uses of soil (s) for agricultural purposes The consequences of an authorization on agricultural activities and their development as well as on the possibilities of agricultural use of the neighbouring lots The constraints resulting from the application of environmental laws and regulations for animal production establishments Availability of other locations to eliminate or reduce constraints on agriculture The homogeneity of the farming community and farming Effect on the preservation of water and soil resources for agriculture in the municipality and in the region The establishment of landed property with sufficient land for agriculture The effect on the economic development of the region The socio-economic conditions necessary for the viability of a community when the low density of occupation of the territory justifies it Indication of the appropriate spaces available elsewhere in the territory of the local municipality and outside the agricultural zone that could satisfy the demand IMPACT Minimal Non-existant Minimal None None None No impact None N/A Positive N/A N/A WHEREAS the application meets the criteria of article 62 of the LPTAA; WHEREAS the application meets the criteria of article 58.2 of the LPTAA, ie that no other location that eliminates or reduces the constraints on agriculture is available and that there is therefore no Of suitable space available elsewhere in the territory of the municipality and outside the agricultural zone that could satisfy the application; WHEREAS Hydro-Québec enjoys an immunity from municipal by-laws and, as a result, the regulations are not enforceable (section 48.2 of the Hydro-Québec Act); WHEREAS section 58 of the LPTAA provides that a person who wishes to perform an act for which an authorization or a permit is required in respect of a lot situated in an agricultural zone must apply to the local municipality In whose territory the lot is located; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the CPTAQ be authorized to accept this application for authorization to use, for purposes other than agriculture, the following lots: of the official cadastre of Québec, Gatineau electoral district, in the municipality Of Low. MOVED BY Councillor Michèle Logue-Wakeling SECONDED BY Councillor Charles Kealey

66 (7.5.4) MUNICIPAL ROAD CROSSING EASEMENTS - HYDRO-QUÉBEC WHEREAS Hydro-Québec's request for easements at the intersections of the municipal roads; WHEREAS the project to rebuild the 120 kv electric power transmission line between Paugan and Maniwaki; WHEREAS the following parts of lots are covered by the application: (Paugan Road), (Paugan Road), (Farm Road), (Martindale Road) (Cahill Road); THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Municipality grant easement rights to the crossings of the municipal roads mentioned above, which rights and conditions are described in the Easement Option 2 form signed by the authorized representative of the Municipality, An allowance of $ 800, the location of the parcels of land being shown on the plans bearing the minutes 4142, 4145, 4148 of the land surveyor Marc Bergeron; THAT the Director General, Franceska Gnarowski and / or Mayor Morris O'Connor be authorized to sign the "Easement Option 2" form for and on behalf of the municipality. MOVED BY Councillor Amanda St-Jean SECONDED BY Councillor Joanne Mayer (7.5.5) MINOR VARIANCE - LOT WHEREAS the request of the owner of the renovated lot to build a residence at a distance of 3.53 meters from the front margin instead of the 9 meters required by the zoning by-law 02-93; WHEREASBy-law concerning minor variances allows council to grant a minor variances with respect to the zoning by-law 02-93; WHEREASthe positive recommendation of the Planning Committee; WHEREASthe publication of the notice within the time limits prescribed by law and regulation ; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that council authorize the minor variance for the renovated lot to construct the residence at 3.53 meters from the front setback. MOVED BY Councillor Joanne Mayer SECONDED BY Councillor Michèle Logue-Wakeling (7.6) RECREATION & CULTURE (7.6.1) REPORT (7.6.2) STUDENT HIRING A report is given by Councillor Lynn Visentin, President of the Recreation Committee. WHEREAS the Summer Jobs Canada program allows the municipality to hire a student to work in the library; WHEREAS Alyssa Peck was selected for the position of Library Clerk by the Library Committee;

67 WHEREAS the employment is for a period of eight weeks from June 27 to August 19, CONSEQUENTLY, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the hiring of Alyssa Peck as clerk at an hourly rate of $ 13; THAT the Director General be authorized to sign for and on behalf of the Board all documents relating to the project. MOVED BY Councillor Joanne Mayer SECONDED BY Councillor Amanda St-Jean (7.6.3) DONATION - ARENA WHEREAS the Gilles Emond Golf Tournament, Guy Monette, Wayne Brennan was held on July 15 at Ste-Marie Golf Club Mont; WHEREAS the activity is a fundraiser for the Gatineau Central Arena; WHEREAS Council wishes to emphasize the importance of this infrastructure for the people of Low; WHEREAS Council has provided a $ 2,500 donation to the arena in the 2017 budget for the golf tournament; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve a $ 2,500 donation for the Gilles Emond Golf Tournament, Guy Monette, Wayne Brennan. MOVED BY Councillor Michèle Logue-Wakeling SECONDED BY Councillor Amanda St. Jean Ly (7.6.4) DONATION VENOSTA TRAIN STATION WHEREAS a request for a donation from Be and Become, which will soon become the owners of the Venosta Train Station; WHEREAS the organisation supports youth in the south part of the MRCVG; WHEREAS the heritage property will be renovated and preserved by Be and Become; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by Council to provide a donation of $4,000 when the organisation becomes proprietor of the train station MOVED BY Councillor Charles Kealey SECONDED BY Councillor Michèle Logue-Wakeling (8) VARIA (9) CLOSING BE IT RESOLVED that the meeting be adjourned at 20:45PM MOVED BY Councillor Charles Kealey SECONDED BY Councillor Michèle Logue-Wakeling Morris o Connor Mayor Franceska Gnarowski Director General / Secretary-Treasurer "I, Morris O'Connor, Mayor, certify that the signature of this

68 minutes is equivalent to my signature on all resolutions contained within the meaning of Article 142 (2) of the Municipal Code "

69 CANADA PROVINCE OF QUÉBEC MUNICIPALITY OF LOW MINUTES of the special meeting of members of the Council of the Municipality of Low, held this Monday the 28 th day of August, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall, 4A d Amour Rd., Low, Quebec, J0X 2C0 and presided over by Mayor Morris O Connor. Those present are: Councillors Michèle Logue-Wakeling, Lynn Visentin, Amanda St. Jean, Christopher Brownrigg and Charles Kealey. The Director General/Secretary-Treasurer Franceska Gnarowski is also present. Being absent: Councillor Joanne Mayer (1) OPENING (2) AGENDA (3) TANDEM PURCHASE Quorum is established and the meeting is officially opened by the Mayor, Morris O Connor, who declares that the notice of the meeting has been given in conformity with the Municipal Code to the members of council. IT IS MOVED by Councillor Charles Kealey SECONDED BY Councillor Michèle Logue- Wakeling and to accept the agenda as presented. WHEREAS on July 27, 2017 the Municipality of Low posted a request for tenders on the SEAO site for a tandem truck for the Public Works department in accordance with their Contract Management Policy; WHEREAS on August 7 th at 2PM one proposal was received by the Municipality of Low from Équipements Lourds Papineau Inc; WHEREAS the technical aspects of the proposal meet the requirements of the Municipality of Low; WHEREAS the proposal is in the amount of $324, taxes included, of which 28, is reimbursed to the municipality; WHEREAS the proposal also includes one for financing from the company Spar Leasing; WHEREAS the financing proposal is over a period of 5 years renewable at a rate of 2.95% (subject to change depending on the date of issue) with monthly payments of $3, and a residual of $112,835.00; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Council accepts the proposal from Équipements Lourds Papineau Inc to purchase a tandem truck for the proposed amount of $324, taxes included; THAT furthermore, Council accepts the financing proposal from Spar Leasing at 2.95% over 60 months with a residual of $112, subject to change based on the date of issue); THAT Council authorizes the Mayor, Morris O Connor and/or the Director General. Franceska Gnarowski, to sign, for and on behalf of the municipality, all documents related to the purchase and the financing of this vehicle. MOVED BY Councillor Michèle Logue-Wakeling SECONDED BY Councillor Christopher Brownrigg (4) HIRE MUNICIPAL INSPECTOR WHEREAS the hiring committee composed of Mayor Morris O Connor, and Councillors Charles Kealey, Michèle Logue-Wakeling, the DG, Franceska Gnarowski as well as interim inspector, Normand Schnobb, interviewed 4 candidates for the position of Municipal Inspector; WHEREAS the members of the hiring committee recommend that Council approve the hiring of Jonathan Hamel at an annual salary of $45,000 with a probation period of 3 months with a starting date of Tuesday September 5, 2017; 1

70 THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council authorizes the hiring of Mr. Jonathan Hamel for the position of Municipal Inspector at an annual salary of $45,000 and a probation period of three months with a starting date of September 5, THAT Council authorizes the Director General, Mrs. Franceska Gnarowski, to sign for and on behalf of the Municipality all documents relating to the hiring of Jonathan Hamel. MOVED BY Councillor Michèle Logue-Wakeling SECONDED BY Councillor Charles Kealey (5) NOTICE OF MOTION (6) CLOSING Notice of motion is hereby given by Councillor Michèle Logue-Wakeling that a borrowing bylaw concerning the construction of a library will be submitted at a subsequent meeting of Council. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the meeting ends at 20:00PM MOVED BY Councillor Michèle Logue-Wakeling SECONDED BY Councillor Charles Kealey Morris O Connor Mayor Franceska Gnarowski Director General/Secretary-Treasurer 2

71 CANADA PROVINCE OF QUEBEC MUNICIPALITY OF LOW MINUTES of a regular meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Low, held Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at at the Heritage Hall, 4A d Amour Rd, Low (Québec) J0X 2C0 chaired by the Mayor, Mr. Morris O'Connor. Also present: Councillors Michele Logue-Wakeling, Joanne Mayer, Amanda St. Jean and and Councillor Being also present: Franceska Gnarowski, Director General Being absent: Councillors Charles Kealey, Christopher Brownrigg and Lynn Visentin 1) OPENING Noting quorum, the meeting was officially declared open by the Mayor, Mr. Morris O'Connor. 2) QUESTION PERIOD 3) BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE PREVIOUS MEETING No business arising ) MINUTES (4A) MINUTES ) AGENDA BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes of the regular meeting of August 7, 2017 be accepted as presented. MOVED BY Councillor Michèle Logue-Wakeling SECONDED BY Councillor Amanda St-Jean BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes of the special meeting of August 28, 2017 be accepted as presented. MOVED BY Councillor Amanda St-Jean SECONDED BY Councillor Michèle Logue-Wakeling BE IT RESOLVED that the agenda be accepted and that it remain open. MOVED BY Councillor Amanda St-Jean SECONDED BY Councillor Joanne Mayer ) ACCOUNTS PAYABLE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the list # of disbursements for the period from August 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017 totalling $165,050.42; THAT the net wages paid for the period from August 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017 totalling $ 25, are accepted; THAT the Director General / Secretary-Treasurer is authorized to make budget allocations necessary for this purpose. MOVED BY Councillor Michèle Logue-Wakeling SECONDED BY Councillor Amanda St-Jean CERTIFICATE

72 I, the undersigned, Director General / Secretary-Treasurer, hereby certify that funds are available for expenses appointed to resolution # , as provided by the Council of the Municipality of Low. Director General / Secretary-Treasurer 7) MAYOR'S REPORT The mayor presents his report for the month of August. 7.1) ADMINISTRATION (7.1.2) COUNCIL MEETING (7.1.1) REPORT OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE The report was presented by Councillor Michèle-Logue Wakeling, President of the Administration Committee. WHEREAS municipal elections will take place the 5th of November 2017; WHEREAS article 148 of the Municipal Code dictates that a municipality must hold monthly council meetings; WHEREAS article of the provincial Act respecting Elections and Referendums forbids council from sitting 30 days before the date of the election and only once the new council members have been sworn in; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Municipality cancel the regular sitting of council scheduled for November 6th in order to confirm with the Act respecting Elections and referendums; THAT the regular meeting of council be scheduled for November 13, MOVED BY Councillor Amanda St-Jean SECONDED BY Councillor Joanne Mayer (7.1.3) ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE EQUIPEMENT WHEREAS the expiry of the rental contract and the service contract for the server, the printer and the computers in the administrative office of the municipality; WHEREAS DL Informatique is proposing a new lease and equipment update; WHEREAS the proposal includes access and the use of the MRCVG server, which replaces the server to the municipality; WHEREAS the annual costs previously were approximately $ 10,900 compared to the present proposal of $ 8,300; WHEREAS for a reduced cost, the municipality receives replacement of the above-mentioned equipment, plus 7 tablets for Council new library computers and a safer and more powerful data warehouse; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council authorizes the renewal of the contract with DL Informatique for the replacement of the computers, printer, and server, as well as the addition of computers for the library and the council members. MOVED BY Councillor Michèle Logue-Wakeling SECONDED BY Councillor Amanda St-Jean OPPOSED BY Councillor Joanne Mayer

73 (7.1.4) JOB POSTING MAINTENANCE WHEREAS the resignation of Mr. Paul Hampsey; WHEREAS the general maintenance position will be vacant as of September 8, 2017; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that a request for candidates be posted for the position of General Maintenance Worker; THAT the job be posted in the three municipal locations, on Facebook, the municipality's website, Québec municipal, and in la Gatineau and Low Down for two weeks following the newspaper advertisement; MOVED BY: Councillor Michèle Logue-Wakeling SECONDED BY: Councillor Joanne Mayer 7.2 ROADS (7.2.1) PUBLIC WORKS No report. (7.3) PUBLIC SECURITY (7.3.1) REPORT (7.3.2) FIREFIGHTER HIRING A report was given by the President of the Public Safety Committee, Councillor Amanda St. Jean. BE IT RESOLVED by Council to accept the recommendation of Mr. Michel Lemieux, Director of the Fire Department, to hire Shelby Jotoff as a volunteer firefighter; MOVED BY Councillor Amanda St-Jean SECONDED BY Councillor Joanne Mayer (7.4) ENVIRONMENT (7.4.1) REPORT No report (7.5) PLANNING (7.5.1) REPORT A report is given by Councillor Joanne Mayer, President of the Planning Committee. (7.6) RECREATION & CULTURE (7.6.1) REPORT A report is given by Councillor Joanne Mayer, Vice-President of the Recreation Committee (7.6.2) DONATION CULTURAL ASSOCIATION WHEREAS the request from the Cultural Association of Low for a donation of $700 to defray the costs associated with the programming of the "Valley Delights" event as part of the "Journées de la culture" to be held on Sunday, October 1 at the Heritage Room from noon to 4 pm;

74 WHEREAS the purpose of the event is to promote agricultural producers and local artists and craftsmen; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve the $ 700 donation to Low's Cultural Assocation. MOVED BY Councillor Michèle Logue-Wakeling SECONDED BY Councillor Amanda St-Jean (7.6.3) DONATION ARENA BE IT RESOLVED that council authorises a donation of $2500 to the Central Gatineau Arena. MOVED BY Councillor Amanda St-Jean SECONDED BY Councillor Michèle Logue-Wakeling (8) VARIA (9) CLOSING BE IT RESOLVED that the meeting be adjourned at 20:45PM MOVED BY Councillor Michèle Logue-Wakeling SECONDED BY Councillor Amanda St-Jean Mayor Director General / Secretary-Treasurer "I, Morris O'Connor, Mayor, certify that the signature of this minutes is equivalent to my signature on all resolutions contained within the meaning of Article 142 (2) of the Municipal Code "

75 CANADA PROVINCE OF QUEBEC MUNICIPALITY OF LOW MINUTES of a regular meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Low, held Monday, October 2, 2017 at at the Heritage Hall, 4A d Amour Rd, Low (Québec) J0X 2C0 chaired by the Mayor, Mr. Morris O'Connor. Also present: Councillors Michele Logue-Wakeling, Joanne Mayer, Amanda St. Jean and Councillors Charles Kealey, Christopher Brownrigg and Lynn Visentin Being also present: Franceska Gnarowski, Director General 1) OPENING Noting quorum, the meeting was officially declared open by the Mayor, Mr. Morris O'Connor. 2) QUESTION PERIOD 3) BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE PREVIOUS MEETING No business arising ) MINUTES ) AGENDA BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes of the regular meeting of September 5, 2017 be accepted as presented with corrections. MOVED BY Councillor Michèle Logue-Wakeling SECONDED BY Councillor Amanda St-Jean BE IT RESOLVED that the agenda be accepted with the addition of two motions and that it remain open. MOVED BY Councillor Joanne Mayer SECONDED BY Councillor Michèle Logue-Wakeling ) ACCOUNTS PAYABLE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the list # of disbursements for the period from August 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017 totalling $89,466.07; THAT the net wages paid for the period from September 1, 2017 to September 30, 2017 totalling $ 25, are accepted; THAT the Director General / Secretary-Treasurer is authorized to make budget allocations necessary for this purpose. MOVED BY Councillor Lynn Visentin SECONDED BY Councillor Christopher Brownrigg CERTIFICATE I, the undersigned, Director General / Secretary-Treasurer, hereby certify that funds are available for expenses appointed to resolution # , as provided by the Council of the Municipality of Low. _Franceska Gnarowski Director General / Secretary-Treasurer 7) MAYOR'S REPORT

76 No report.. 7.1) ADMINISTRATION (7.1.1) REPORT OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE No report (7.1.2) RENEWAL SAVINGS CERTIFICATE WHEREAS the maturity, on October 28, of a savings certificate in the amount of $ 58,170 at an interest rate of 0.850%; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council renews the Savings Certificate for a period of one year at the current rate of interest; THAT the Mayor, Morris O Connor, or the Director General, Franceska Gnarowski, be authorized to sign, for and in the name of the municipality, any and all documents pertaining to the aforementioned. MOVED BY Councillor Joanne Mayer SECONDED BY Councillor Lynn Visentin ADOPTED (7.1.3) AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION WHEREAS resolution respecting easements at the intersections of municipal roads requested by d'hydro-québec; WHEREAS the municipality must sign notarized acts in order to finalize the process; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council authorize the Director General, Mrs. Franceska Gnarowski, and / or the Mayor, Mr. Morris O'Connor, to sign the "Easement Option 2" form and any other documents relevant to the said easement, including the act of servitude, for and in the name of the municipality of Low. PROPOSED BY Councillor Michèle Logue-Wakeling SECONDED BY Councillor Charles Kealey ADOPTED (7.1.4) REPAYMENT OF WORKING FUND (7.1.5) RECORDINGS WHEREAS the reimbursement of the working fund is budgeted in the 2017 budget; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the amount of $ 15,518 be reimbursed to the Working Fund. PROPOSED BY Councillor Michèle Logue-Wakeling SECONDED BY Councillor Joanne Mayer ADOPTED WHEREAS the recordings of council meetings for August 28 and September 5, 2017 are not available due to a technical difficulty or an accident; WHEREAS a citizen of the assembly has asked that this be noted in the minutes; THEREFORE. BE IT RESOLVED that the aforementioned recordings be noted in the minutes. PROPOSED BY Councillor Michèle Logue-Wakeling SECONDED BY Councillor Charles Kealey

77 OPPOSED BY Councillor Amanda St-Jean ADOPTED 7.2 ROADS (7.2.1) PUBLIC WORKS No report (7.2.2) PAYMENT GRANTS SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE ROAD NETWORK WHEREAS Council approves the expenditure for work on McDonald Road for an actual amount of $32,417, in accordance with the requirements of the Ministry of Transport, Sustainable Mobility and Transportation Electrification; WHEREAS the work has been carried out in accordance with the present expenses on McDonald road, the management of which is the responsibility of the municipality and the audit file has been constituted; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council authorize that the grant application for the amount of $ 32,417, as part of the grant awarded on August 15, 2017, be forwarded to the Department for work performed on the McDonald Road. MOVED BY Councillor Charles Kealey SECONDED BY Councillor Lynn Visentin (7.2.3) TECQ WHEREAS the Municipality of Low wishes to change the programming under the TECQ ( ) previously accepted by the infrastructure branch of the MAMOT; WHEREAS the municipality has taken note of the Guide for terms of payment of the government contribution under the gas tax program and the contribution of Quebec (TECQ) for the years ; WHEREAS the municipality must comply with the terms of the guide that apply to it to receive the government contribution that was confirmed in a letter to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Land Occupancy. THEREFORE, II BE ITRESOLVED THAT the municipality agrees to comply with the terms of the guide that apply to it; THAT the municipality agrees to be solely responsible and save harmless Canada and Quebec as well as their ministers, officers, employees and agents from any liability for claims, demands, losses, damages and costs of all kinds as having any injury to a person, the death of the latter, causes damage to property or loss of property due to a deliberate or negligent act directly or indirectly from investments realized through the financial support obtained in TECO part of the program; THAT the Municipality approves the content and authorizes the sending to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Land Occupancy of the programming work attached to this and all other documents required by the Ministry to receive the government contribution was confirmed in a letter to the Minister of municipal Affairs and land occupancy!; THAT the Municipality is committed to achieving the minimum threshold for capital fixed municipal infrastructure $ 28 per capita per year, or a total of $ 140 per capita for all five years of the program; THAT the municipality agrees to inform the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Land Occupancy of any changes that will be made to the programming work approved by the present resolution.

78 (7.2.4) TRAINING THAT the municipality attests by the present resolution that the attached program contains real and true costs and reflects the budgeted expenses for projects approved until March 31, MOVED BY Councillor Amanda St Jean SECONDED BY Councillor Joanne Mayer WHEREAS the hiring of the new municipal inspector, Jonathan Hamel; WHEREAS the duty of the municipality to provide the necessary training so that the inspector can perform his duties properly; THEREFORE, BE ITRESOLVED by council to authorize the following training for the municipal inspector: Residential Wastewater Disposal and Treatment Regulations Q-2 r.22 at Mont Tremblant October 26 and 27, fee $ 540 plus taxes and accommodation; Issuance of permits, certificates or attestation of the rules to respect in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield on October 4 - fees $ 289 plus taxes and accommodation Access Cité Territoire (PG Megagest) Licensing Training - On-site - Fee up to $ 1,500 MOVED BY Councillor Charles Kealey SECONDED BY Councillor Michèle Logue-Wakeling (7.2.5) STREET RE-NAMING WHEREAS council has agreed to add this item to the present agenda; WHEREAS a request by a citizen to re-name part of the private road known as chemin de la Côte Nord to Camille Desrosiers; WHEREAS the request was received on September 22, 2017 and Council has not had the opportunity to consider the request in greater detail; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that council defers the decision concerning the re-naming of the aforementioned road to the next council MOVED BY Councillor Amanda St Jean SECONDED BY Councillor Joanne Mayer (7.3) PUBLIC SECURITY (7.3.1) REPORT (7.3.2) FIREFIGHTER HIRING A report was given by the President of the Public Safety Committee, Councillor Amanda St. Jean. BE IT RESOLVED by Council to accept the recommendation of Mr. Michel Lemieux, Director of the Fire Department, to hire Imran Hamdad as a volunteer firefighter; MOVED BY Councillor Amanda St-Jean SECONDED BY Councillor Lynn Visentin (7.4) ENVIRONMENT

79 (7.4.1) REPORT No report (7.5) PLANNING (7.5.1) REPORT A report is given by Councillor Joanne Mayer, President of the Planning Committee. (7.6) RECREATION & CULTURE (7.6.1) REPORT (7.1.2) RENT / DAY CENTRE A report is given by Councillor Joanne Mayer, Vice-President of the Recreation Committee. WHEREAS the municipality pays rent for the use of the Heritage Hall for its meetings; WHEREAS that the municipality supports the Day Center for seniors; WHEREAS that the municipality also supports the activities of members of the Low, Venosta and Brennan's Hill Recreation Association; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that council authorises the payment of the second instalment to the LVBRA, that is $2,425 for the rental of the Heritage Hall and $ 900 for the Day Center and $4250 for local clubs (LVBRA) for a total of $7,574. MOVED BY Councillor Michèle Loguie-Wakeling SECONDED BY Councillor Amanda St-Jean (8) VARIA (9) CLOSING BE IT RESOLVED that the meeting be adjourned at 20:45PM MOVED BY Councillor Charles Kealey SECONDED BY Councillor Michèle Logue-Wakeling Morris O`Connor Mayor Franceska Gnarowski Director General / Secretary-Treasurer "I, Morris O'Connor, Mayor, certify that the signature of this minutes is equivalent to my signature on all resolutions contained within the meaning of Article 142 (2) of the Municipal Code "

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