The Whitewater Region Record

Mark Bell

Councillor · seen 2022-11-23 to 2026-09-02 · served 2022–2026

47substantive motions movedof 79 meetings the minutes record them at
9procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
91substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
13meetings recorded absentof 79 they were on the record for
—recorded votes, for–againstthis council recorded no vote they took part in

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This council rarely calls recorded votes, so individual positions are only on the record where one was demanded. Under the Municipal Act that is the council's choice, not an omission in this record.

Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (13)

Regular CouncilApril 1, 2026
Regular CouncilMarch 4, 2026
Regular CouncilFebruary 4, 2026
Special CouncilDecember 8, 2025
Regular Council - 1p.m.April 2, 2025
Regular Council - 1p.m.March 5, 2025
Regular CouncilMay 1, 2024
Regular CouncilApril 3, 2024
Regular CouncilFebruary 7, 2024
Regular CouncilNovember 15, 2023
Regular CouncilMay 3, 2023
Regular CouncilMarch 15, 2023
Regular CouncilMarch 1, 2023

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 47)

That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region 1. Authorize the project as planned and allocate an additional $29,323.30 for a total project cost of $265,479.65 including non-refundable HST; and 2. Award RFP 2026-10 Whitewater Region Dredging Westmeath Boat Launch Ramp to McCrea Excavating with an upper limit of $225,154.18 including non-refundable HST.
Regular Council, August 5, 2026 · Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region enact a by-law for the naming of a private road, "Ward Trail".
Regular Council, July 23, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that the By-laws be listed on the June 17, 2026 agenda, be taken as read and passed.
Regular Council, June 17, 2026 · Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region accepts this report as information and approves the 25th Anniversary Grant funding as listed to community organizations.
Regular Council, March 18, 2026 · Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve the amending by-law to update/correct HR-related policies as presented.
Regular Council, February 18, 2026 · Carried
That the Budget Committee approve the December 8, 2025 minutes.
Budget Committee Meeting, December 11, 2025 · Carried
That Council of The Township of Whitewater Region approve the October 1, 2025 minutes.
Regular Council, October 15, 2025 · Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region: 1. Approve the proposed amendments to the Procurement Policy, 2. Approve the proposed amendments to the Delegation of Authority Policy, 3. Approve the proposed amendments to the Procedural By-law; as outlined in this report.
Regular Council, October 15, 2025 · Carried
Regular Council - 1p.m. Minutes October 1, 2025 Page 1 of 6 That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve the October 1, 2025 agenda.
Regular Council - 1p.m., October 1, 2025 · Carried
Be it resolved that the By-laws be listed on the September 16, 2025 agenda, be taken as read and passed.
Regular Council, September 16, 2025 · Carried
That the Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve entering into a contract for canteen services for the Cobden Astrolabe Arena with Hungry Fan Canteen for the 2025-2026 & 2026-2027 ice seasons.
Regular Council, July 9, 2025 · Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region reallocate $25,000 from the 2025 Recreation Capital Budget, originally designated for flooring in the Cobden Astrolabe Arena, to cover stairwell asbestos abatement and restoration.
Regular Council, July 9, 2025 · Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute multi-year Cobden Astrolabe Arena agreements with: Regular Council - 1p.m. Minutes June 4, 2025 Page 3 of 7 1. FutureSign Multimedia Displays Inc. from 2025 to 2030 for an advertising screen and, 2. LiveBarn from 2025-2031 for installation of a streaming service for live video cameras
Regular Council - 1p.m., June 4, 2025 · Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region receive the report for information purposes.
Regular Council - 1p.m., June 4, 2025 · Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve the award of RFP 2025-17 Accessible Picnic Tables purchase of 10 accessible picnic tables to New World Park Solutions at a cost of $17,021.40 inclusive of non-refundable H.S.T.
Regular Council, May 21, 2025 · Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region authorize the Township to execute: 1. amending agreements with the Beachburg Agricultural Society and the Cobden Agricultural Society to extend the term to May 31, 2027 and, 2. amending facility agreements with the Beachburg Recreation Association and the Westmeath and District Recreation Association to extend the term to May 31, 2027 and, 3. a fac
Regular Council, May 21, 2025 · Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region received the Fire Department’s enhanced level of service report for information purposes; and Regular Council Minutes May 21, 2025 Page 5 of 11 1. authorizing the preparation of a Tiered Medical Response Agreement with the County of Renfrew (Paramedic Service), 2. authorizing staff to initiate training and certification programs, including the 2025
Regular Council, May 21, 2025 · Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region suspend the rules of order to hear item 6.5 after 9.3.
Regular Council, April 16, 2025 · Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve the award of Tender 2025-03 Arena's Structural Condition Assessment to GEMTEC at a cost of $13,155.46 inclusive of non-refundable H.S.T.
Regular Council, March 19, 2025 · Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve the increase to the Community Recreation Grant from $10,000 to $26,671.67 to increase recreation programming and partnerships in Whitewater Region.
Regular Council, February 19, 2025 · Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region adopt a by-law to establish a Municipal Liability Insurance Program Policy.
Regular Council, February 19, 2025 · Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region repeal By-law No. 24-02-1662, thereby dissolving the Community Services Advisory Committee.
Regular Council, January 15, 2025 · Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the County of Renfrew and Township of Laurentian Valley to establish the terms and conditions for the sale of the former CN Rail Line.
Regular Council, November 6, 2024 · Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region receive this for information and direct staff to develop a framework for the provision of insurance for recreation and culture programming.
Regular Council, November 6, 2024 · Carried
That the Council of Whitewater Region receive the letter provided by the City of Pembroke relating to the Sportsplex Facility Joint Committee and provide the following: 1. The Township is actively focused on the managing and resolving our local recreational priorities and are unable to allocate funds to the proposed at this stage; 2. The Township would remain supportive of the collaborative effort
Regular Council, September 4, 2024 · Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region receive the 2024 Departmental Workplan update for information purposes.
Regular Council, August 7, 2024 · Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve a by-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an encroachment agreement with OWL Rafting, Whitewater Brewing Company, Whitewater Cottage & RV Resort (Summerhill Resorts Ltd.), and Whitewater Village to permit a sign in the municipal road allowance.
Regular Council, June 19, 2024 · Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve the award of Tender 2024-012 Arena Dehumidifier to Zenith Solutions Inc. at a cost of $41,228.06 inclusive of non-refundable H.S.T.
Regular Council, June 19, 2024 · Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region receive the "Adaptive Re-Use Community Centres" report prepared by Dillon Consulting for information purposes.
Regular Council, June 19, 2024 · Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute: an amending Agreement with the Beachburg Agricultural Society to extend the term to May 31, 2025, a facility agreement with the Beachburg Recreation Association for the maintenance and operations of the Beachburg Arena, and a facility agreement with the Westmeath and District Recreation Association for the
Regular Council, June 19, 2024 · Carried
Whereas the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, establishes broad authority to lower-tier and upper-tier municipalities to provide any service or thing that the municipality considers necessary or desirable for the public, subject to certain rules. Whereas the Corporation of the Township of Whitewater Region currently operates a composite Fire Department consisting of both part-time and volunte
Regular Council, March 20, 2024 · Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region lift from the table the Kinsmen Pool item.
Regular Council, February 21, 2024 · Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region direct staff to engage with the City of Pembroke and provide an information report to council relating to: 1. Possible funding sources for up to the 11%; and 2. invest in an agreement and opportunities with the City of Pembroke for exchange funds committed to the rehab of the Kinsmen Pool.
Regular Council, February 21, 2024 · Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve the Terms of Reference for the Community Services Advisory Committee and direct the Mayor and Councillor lead engage with stakeholders to select members for appointment.
Regular Council, January 17, 2024 · Carried
That the Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve the October 18, 2023 regular minutes.
Regular Council, November 1, 2023 · Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater approve the approach and timetable of the 2024 budget.
Regular Council, October 4, 2023 · Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve an amendment to the zoning category for the property known municipally as 1638 Greenwood Road, from “General Industrial (GM) Zone” to “General Industrial – Exception Five (GM-E5)”.
Regular Council, September 20, 2023 · Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region receive this information report. and direct staff.
Special Council, September 13, 2023 · Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region: 1. Operates two (2) facilities for the 2023-2024 ice season, being the Cobden and Westmeath Arena’s 2. Provide the Beachburg Recreation Association with a one-time operating grant to support their implementation of ice operations in their facility (1) with a maximum operating grant of $30,000 (incl. Olympia) which can be funded from the anticipate
Special Council, September 13, 2023 · Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region: Special Council Minutes September 13, 2023 Page 2 of 3 1. Report on immediately identifiable changes to be made to the Cobden Arena to support the accessibility of users and spectators; 2. Report on a detailed implementation plan for the adaptive reuse of the Westmeath and/or Beachburg Recreation Centers in accordance with the 2021 Township Parks
Special Council, September 13, 2023 · Carried

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