Whereas the Township of Whitewater Region met with the Ministry of Red Tape Reduction and Ministry of Energy and Mines, during the 2025 AMO Conference to discuss the potential redevelopment of the former Timminco minesite; and Whereas the Township recognizes the strategic opportunity of this Crown-owned property, with over 700 acres of land, serviced by natural gas and high-voltage electricity, an
THAT the Council of the Township of Whitewater Region: 1. Advocate to the County of Renfrew: a. to make County Council aware that rural and small urban water and wastewater systems are financially unsustainable and seek a resolution to support advocacy for additional financial supports from the provincial and federal levels of government; and b. to seek support from the Association of Municipaliti
That Council of the Township of Whitewater region approve by 2/3 vote to have the muskrat watershed council to provide a short summary of their happenings.
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region extend the meeting until 7 o'clock.
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region: 1. Approve a delayed opening for ice operations at the Beachburg Arena to at least the first quarter of 2023, subject to required budget approval for any necessary temporary or permanent capital work to ensure the safe operation of the building, specifically related to the plant room structure. Regular Council Minutes June 22, 2022 Page 9 of 15 2.
Whereas, the Whitewater Seniors pilot has been tremendously successful over the its first year, even through Regular Council Minutes June 1, 2022 Page 5 of 8 COVID restrictions. Partnerships with Carefor and Renfrew and District Home Support are thriving and Eganville Seniors would also like to join the partnership. Community members as well as volunteers have expressed much interest that the Pilo
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region: 1. Receive the final report of the Westmeath Recreation Task Force and thank the community members for their work and engagement; and 2. Direct staff to report back on the recommendations prior to the finalization of the 2023 budget.
Regular Council Minutes May 18, 2022 Page 3 of 6 That Council of the Township of Whitewater receive this report for information purposes as it relates to delegation requests at the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Conference to be held August 14-17, 2022.
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve the entering into agreements with the Beachburg Agricultural Society and Westmeath & District Recreation Association for the purposes of shared use of facilities.
Whereas, the Bromley Farm utilizes a culvert under Rapid Road in the vicinity of #450 for the purposes of livestock; and Whereas, the culvert has been in place for decades and has fallen into disrepair; Therefore be it resolved that Council of the Township of Whitewater Region report back at the June 22, 2022 meeting Regular Council Minutes May 18, 2022 Page 4 of 6 on the culvert’s condition and a
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve an abandonment of an easement over Part 6 on property PT LT 8, CON 5 E of Muskrat Lake, Westmeath, Parts 5 & 6.
Whereas, as part of the provincial initiative to make health care more collaborative, integrated and patient-centred, a local team comprised of dozens of health and social service partners has been granted approval to establish the Ottawa Valley Ontario Health Team (OVOHT) for our area. It is hoped that this new Ontario Health Team will make it easier for people to get the right care, at the right
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve the execution of a Development Agreement with Andrea Burde to implement the Phase 1 Karst Assessment.
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve the award of Tender 2022-03 LED streetlight conversion to Rondeau Electric 1997 Ltd. at a cost of $64,878.29 inclusive of non-refundable H.S.T.
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region direct the Mayor, Manager of Community Development and CAO to investigate public put-in access with interested parties.
Regular Council Minutes February 16, 2022 Page 6 of 8 That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region staff examine the possibility of the Township becoming a partner of Festival Hall Centre for the Preforming Arts for 2023.
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve: • The Public Consultation & Engagement Policy • Updated Public Notice Policy • Update Corporate Communications Policy.
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve entering into Site Plan Agreement with the owners/applicant to govern the construction of telecommunication towers at the property located at Part of Lot 5, Ross Concession 10, Grants Settlement Road.
Whereas, municipal governments provide essential services to the residents and businesses in their communities; and Whereas, the ability to provide those services is negatively impacted by exponentially rising insurance costs; and Regular Council Minutes February 2, 2022 Page 4 of 6 Whereas, one driver of rising insurance costs is the legal principle of joint and several liability, which assigns d
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve entering into Site Plan Agreements with the owners/applicants to govern the construction of telecommunication towers at the properties located at 359 Nangor Trail, 1130 Westmeath Road, and 1368 La Passe Road.
Whereas, the Township of Whitewater Region is home to three public schools and two parochial schools; and Whereas, speeding has been raised as a concern in certain villages and hamlets in Whitewater Region; and Whereas, Community Safety Zones may be a tool to ensure public safety through greater awareness and enforcement; Therefore be it resolved that Council of the Township of Whitewater Region d
Regular Council Minutes November 17, 2021 Page 7 of 10 Whereas, the Westmeath Boat Launch is a Department of Fisheries and Oceans asset that is leased by the Township of Whitewater Region; moreover, it is the only DFO launch that supports any public access to the large portion of the Ottawa River between the Pembroke rapids and the Rapid Road rapids; and Whereas, the existing boat launch has becom
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region extend the meeting past 7:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region amend the motion to allow 100% tests funded by reimbursement if so choose and/or procurement by the Township.
The Council of the Township of Whitewater Region extend the meeting beyond 7:45 p.m.
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region direct the CAO to develop a Public Consultation and Engagement Policy to set clear expectations and guidance with regard to public notice, information, consultation and engagement on Township business.
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region leave the Westmeath Cenotaph in its current location, complete the park construction at the current contract value, and examine options to recover the funding shortage at the next regular council meeting. For Against Absent Councillor Daryl McLaughlin x Councillor Neil Nicholson x Councillor Charlene Jackson x Councillor Dave Mackay x Councillor Ch
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve an Arena/Parks Operator III position as recommended by the Parks & Recreation Operational Review beginning with the 2021-2022 ice season. For Against Absent Councillor Neil Nicholson x Councillor Chris Olmstead x Mayor Michael Moore x Reeve Cathy Regier x Councillor Charlene Jackson x Councillor Dave Mackay x Councillor Daryl McLaughlin x 4
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region: 1. Participate in and support a Renfrew OPP Detachment Board with a composition of 11 members as follows: o 1 Council representative from each municipality; o 2 community appointees: ▪ 1 resident of either Arnprior, Greater Madawaska, or McNab/Braeside; and ▪ 1 resident of either Admaston/Bromley, Horton, Renfrew, or Whitewater Region; and o 2 pro
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve the award of Tender 2021-14 to 11425579 Canada Inc. for the Westmeath Cenotaph Project at a cost of $77,206.38 including non-refundable H.S.T.
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region receive a draft by-law to control noise for the purposes of public consultation.
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region adopt the Seniors Community Needs Assessment and Age Friendly Community Plan as a guiding document.
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve proposed the additional appointment to the Seniors & Older Adult Task Force.
Whereas, the National Broadband Data and the National Broadband Map describe retail broadband Internet services and wholesale backbone infrastructure in Canada. This data is collected and used for the statistical measure of broadband Internet service availability in Canada as well as the administration of various broadband related contribution programs; and, Whereas, the National Broadband Map (al
Whereas, the experience of the 2017 and 2019 floods clearly demonstrated that more detailed information about water levels is needed, especially for WWR. There are currently two gauges that provide reference; one by Pembroke and another in Lac Colounge. The Pembroke gauge does not provide any information as the water level near Westmeath rises due to the narrowing of the river along Rapid Road; an
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region refer the official search and rescue matter to the Emergency Management committee to report back to council.
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region receive this report for information as it relates to landfill fees.
Regular Council Minutes March 3, 2021 Page 5 of 10 The Council of the Township of Whitewater Region extend the meeting beyond 7:45 p.m. for one hour.
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region receive this summary report on recent grant opportunities and endorse the following applications with a commitment to share in its portion of funding, where required: • Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program COVID Stream - Beachburg Arena Restart Project • Canada Healthy Communities Initiative - Cobden Marsh and Waterfront Trail • National Disa
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region receive the Asset Management Planning for Fire Stations and Public Works Garages Final Report, prepared by Dillon Consulting Limited, as a guiding document for asset management purposes.