Regular Council

That Building & Planning Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region enact a by-law to provide that the part lot control provisions outlined in Section 50(5) of the Planning Act do not apply to lands on John Street legally described as Part Lots 324, 323 and 322 on Registered Plan 65.

That Building & Planning Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region enact a by-law to enter into a Development Agreement to permit an existing dwelling to be used as a temporary residence for a specified period while a new dwelling is being constructed.

That Building & Planning Committee receive this report for information purposes.

That Building and Planning Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region support severance applications B44/17 to B46/17 with the following comments: • Favourable comments from the CBO regarding the karst topography • Favourable comments regarding Road requirements Regular Council Minutes June 7, 2017 Page 4 of 13 • Favourable comments from the Ministry of Transportation, and • A Registered Plan of Survey is required.

That Community Services Committee receive this report for information purposes.

That Community Services Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region support a Community Garden on municipal property located at the Foresters Falls Public Library.

That Community Services Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region direct the CAO/Clerk to issue a Request for Proposals for the preparation of a Recreation Master Plan in 2017.

That Community Services Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region enact a by-law to award the Space Needs Study for the Beachburg and Cobden Regular Council Minutes June 7, 2017 Page 5 of 13 Astrolabe Arenas to Civitas Architecture Inc. in the amount of $39,377 (HST included) and authorize the Mayor and CAO/Clerk to enter into the necessary agreement.

That Emergency Services Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region enact a by-law to: award the services for the development of a Fire Master Plan to Dillon Consulting Inc. for $57,876 (including HST); authorize the Mayor and CAO/Clerk to enter into the necessary agreement; and authorize an additional contribution from the Fire Reserve in the amount of $8,000 to cover project costs not previously budgeted.

That the Roads, Property & Protection Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve the purchase through single source of a used 2003 Ford F550 4x4 Service Truck owned by Kevin Myles for $20,000.

That the Roads, Property & Protection Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region enact a by-law to award detailed design & engineering services for the reconstruction of 91 metres of John Street, 226 metres of Truelove Street and 140 metres of Crawford Street in Cobden to Jp2g Consultants Inc. for $198,549 (including HST) and to authorize the Mayor and CAO/Clerk to enter into the necessary agreement.

That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region extend the meeting passed 9:00 p.m. to complete the balance of the agenda.

Be it resolved that By-law 17-06-960, being a by-law to to provide that Section 50(5) of the Planning Act does not apply to lands on John Street legally described as Part Lots 324, 323 and 322 on Registered Plan 65, be taken as read and passed.

Be it resolved that By-law 17-06-961, being a by-law to authorize a Development Agreement with Ronald Vlaming and Joanna Vlaming to permit an existing dwelling to be used as a temporary residence for a specified period while a new dwelling is being constructed, be taken as read and passed.

Be it resolved that By-law 17-06-962, being a by-law to authorize the Corporation of the Township of Whitewater Regular Council Minutes June 7, 2017 Page 8 of 13 Region to award the Fire Master Plan Request for Proposals to Dillon Consulting Inc., be taken as read and passed.

Be it resolved that By-law 17-06-963, being a by-law to authorize the Corporation of the Township of Whitewater Region to award the Request for Proposals for a Space Needs Study for the Beachburg and Cobden Astrolabe Arenas to Civitas Architecture Inc., be taken as read and passed.

That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region support the application for a cost sharing grant though the Ontario Heritage Trust to help fund a provincial plaque to be located at the historic site of the McDonald Burial Ground.

That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve the status report from Jp2g Consultant Inc. for the Cobden Waste Water Treatment Plant Upgrades.

That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region support severance applications B44/17 to B46/17 with the following comments: • Favourable comments from the CBO regarding the karst topography • Favourable comments regarding Road requirements • Favourable comments from the Ministry of Transportation, and • A Registered Plan of Survey is required.

That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region support a Community Garden on municipal property located at the Foresters Falls Public Library.

That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve the purchase through single source of a used 2003 Ford F550 4x4 Service Truck owned by Kevin Myles for $20,000.

Whereas, the Township of Whitewater Region supports the efforts and work of the Muskrat Watershed Council; and Regular Council Minutes June 7, 2017 Page 10 of 13 Whereas, the Muskrat Watershed Council has researched measures to improve water quality at the Cobden Beach; Therefore be it resolved that Council of the Township of Whitewater Region support the Cobden beach aeration project to improve water quality and recreational use of this significant municipal asset; and Further, that project costs to a maximum of $32,000 be funded from the Working Capital Reserve with a one-time grant of $16,000 and an interest free loan for the balance of the project costs, excluding utilities, to be paid back in annual installments and in full no later than December 31, 2020.

That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve the regular Council Minutes of May 24, 2017.

That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve the closed session minutes of May 24, 2017, understanding that they remain confidential.

That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region support the resolution of the Township of Laurentian Valley seeking a review of the Assessment Review Board's appeal process Regular Council Minutes June 7, 2017 Page 11 of 13 to ensure that all appeals are concluded within a maximum 18-month time frame.

That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region move into closed session at 9:24 p.m. to discuss two items pertaining to a road matter and a drainage matter (advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose) with the CAO/Clerk, Deputy Clerk and CBO/Manager of Building & Property Services remaining in the room.

Be it resolved that By-law 17-06-964, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meetings held June 7, 2017, be taken as read and passed.