Regular Council

That Community Services Committee receive this report for information purposes.

That Human Resources Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region enact a revised Employment By-law to reflect arena operations with an updated full-time salary grid and organizational chart.

That the Roads, Protection & Property Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve the award of Tender 2017-08 Tandem Truck to Freightliner North Bay Bid "A" at a cost of $270,532.36 (after HST rebate).

That Roads, Protection and Property Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve the award of Tender 2017-07 Medium Duty Single Axle 4x4 Truck to Freightliner North Bay at a cost of $226,664.41 (after HST rebate).

Be it resolved to By-law 17-07-972, being a by-law to amend the Employment By-law for the Township Officers and Staff for the Corporation of the Township of Whitewater Region, be taken as read and passed.

Regular Council Minutes July 5, 2017 Page 4 of 10 Be it resolved that By-law 17-07-973, being a by-law to provide for the adoption of amended 2017 Special Area Rates (Street Light), be take as read and passed.

Be it resolved that By-law 17-07-974, being an amended by- law to stop up and close certain portions of an unopened road allowance, declare the lands as surplus to the Township of Whitewater Region's needs, and authorize the sale to Martin Logan, be taken as read and passed.

Be it resolved that By-law 17-07-975, being a by-law to adopt a Community Improvement Plan Study Area, be taken and read as passed.

Be it resolved that By-law 17-07-976, being a by-law to enter into a partnering agreement for Choose to Boost Veggies and Fruit with the County of Renfrew, be taken as read and passed.

That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve proceeding with the First Impressions Community Exchange Regular Council Minutes July 5, 2017 Page 5 of 10 through the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.

That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve a request by Valley Gospel Chapel for the use of the Cobden Veterans Memorial Park from July 29 to August 7, 2017 for their annual Gospel Tent Meeting.

That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve the award of Tender 2017-08 Tandem Truck to Freightliner North Bay Bid "A" at a cost of $270,532.36 (after HST rebate).

That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve the award of Tender 2017-07 Medium Duty Single Axle 4x4 Truck to Freightliner North Bay at a cost of $226,664.41 (after HST rebate).

Whereas, Council has identified economic development and growth as a strategic priority; and Whereas, the Township is home to a variety of successful businesses and entrepreneurs, which are important partners in positioning the Township for growth and prosperity; Therefore be it resolved that the Council of the Township of Whitewater Region direct the CAO/Clerk to bring forward Terms of Reference for an Economic Development Advisory Committee comprised of citizen and Council members to provide advice to Council and staff to position the Township as open for business and a great place to do business; and Further that the CAO/Clerk be directed to bring forward Terms of Reference for a Development Review Team, which will include three members of Council and staff, with the mandate to work collaboratively with developers as a mechanism for pre-consultation and on-going dialogue on applications and projects.

Whereas, By-law 13-05-614 established the composition of Council, including a Mayor, Reeve and five councillors, all elected at large; and Whereas, the Reeve represents the Township at Renfrew County Council and also acts for the Mayor in their absence; Whereas, the Township of Admaston/Bromley and Town of Laurentian Hills select the Deputy Mayor at the inaugural meeting; Therefore be it resolved that Council of the Township of Whitewater Region direct the CAO/Clerk to bring forward an amendment to the Procedural By-law to select a Deputy Mayor for the term of Council at the inaugural meeting through a nomination process.

Whereas, By-law 13-05-614 established the composition of Council, including a Mayor, Reeve and five councillors, all elected at large; and Whereas, the Reeve represents the Township at Renfrew County Council and also acts for the Mayor in their absence; Therefore be it resolved that Council of the Township of Whitewater Region direct the CAO/Clerk to bring forward a replacement to By-law 13-05-614 to change the composition of Council to the following with all positions elected at large: • Mayor (Head of Council) • Reeve (County of Renfrew Council Representative) • Deputy Mayor • Four Councillors

That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve the regular Council minutes of June 21, 2017.

That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve the closed session minutes of June 21, 2017, understanding that they remain confidential.

That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region refer the letter of request from Dean Sauriol to the CAO/Clerk for further research and preparation of a draft Commemorative Naming Policy for Committee and Council review prior to proceeding with the specific request outlined in the letter dated May 23, 2017.

That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region move into closed session at 7:45 p.m. to discuss two human resources matters pertaining to recruitment for certain positions (labour relations or employee negotiations) with the CAO/Clerk, Deputy CAO/Treasurer and Managers of Physical Services and Community Services remaining in the room.

Be it resolved that By-law 17-07-977, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of July 5, 2017, be taken as read and passed.