Regular Council

The Building & Planning Committee of Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve severance application B-55/17 with the following comment: • A Registered Plan of Survey is required.

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

That Community Services Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region enact a by-law to award the services for the development of a Recreation Master Plan to Milestone Strategy in collaboration with TCI Management Consultants for $59,209.10 (including HST) and authorize the Mayor and CAO/Clerk to enter into the necessary agreement.

That Economic Development Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve the municipal-driven and financial incentive programs as presented and as part of the Township Community Improvement Plan – Phase One, subject to the statutory public meeting and final approval of the plan.

That Roads, Property & Protection Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve: a. Partnering with the County of Renfrew in making application for funding under the Ontario Municipal Commuter Cycling Program (OMCC); b. Allocating grant funds to improvements on the Algonquin Trail (the CP Corridor) in Whitewater Region; c. Physical Services Department providing assistance to the County of Renfrew on the trail, in the form of paid, in-kind, or through the loaning/renting of municipal equipment (brushing, brush head, grader, etc.) as availability, time and funds permit; d. Submitting an Application Declaration to be included as part of the application; and e. Enacting an enabling by-law to authorize the Mayor and CAO/Clerk to enter into the necessary agreement if successful in the grant application.

That Roads, Property & Protection Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region award RFQ 2017-02 Screened Winter Sand to Buchanan’s Sand and Gravel Limited at a cost of $14,875.00 (before HST).

That Roads, Property & Protection Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region: 1. Direct staff to return in 2017 Turcotte Road to a gravel surface with the exception of the HCB surface adjacent to Highway 17, at an estimated cost of $27,525; Regular Council Minutes July 19, 2017 Page 4 of 9 2. Bring forth Turcotte Road for consideration for surface treatment during 2018 Capital Budget deliberations; and 3. Utilize surplus funds approved for Cedar Haven, Westross, and Hydro Bay Roads to fund 2017 works.

That Roads, Property & Protection Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region support an application for a grant through the Government of Canada Enabling Accessibility Fund to improve sidewalk accessibility and safety in the village of Cobden.

Be it resolved to By-law 17-07-978, being a by-law to enter into a Development Agreement with Henk Schuurman 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 17-07-979, being a by-law to provide for the adoption of 2017 Tax Rates, Special Area Rates (Street Light) and to further provide for penalty and interest in default of payment, be taken as read and passed.

That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve severance application B-55/17 with the following comment: • A Registered Plan of Survey is required.

That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region award RFQ 2017-02 Screened Winter Sand to Buchanan’s Sand and Gravel Limited at a cost of $14,875.00 (before HST).

That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region: 1. Direct staff to return in 2017 Turcotte Road to a gravel surface with the exception of the HCB surface adjacent to Highway 17, at an estimated cost of $27,525; 2. Bring forth Turcotte Road for consideration for surface treatment during 2018 Capital Budget deliberations; and 3. Utilize surplus funds approved for Cedar Haven, Westross, and Hydro Bay Roads to fund 2017 works.

That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region support an application for a grant through the Government of Canada Enabling Accessibility Fund to improve sidewalk accessibility and safety in the village of Cobden.

That the Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve the regular Council minutes of July 5, 2017.

That the Council of the Township Whitewater Region approve the Closed Session minutes of July 5, 2017, understanding that they remain confidential.

Regular Council Minutes July 19, 2017 Page 7 of 9 Whereas, the revitalization of the economy of Eastern Ontario continues to be the primary objective of the Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (EOWC); and Whereas, the Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus Inc. in its Economic Development Strategy for Eastern Ontario has identified the necessity of improving mobile broadband and cellular networks as critical to propelling innovation and economic growth in all sectors of the regional economy including manufacturing, agriculture, and transportation services; and Whereas, the Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus and the Eastern Ontario Regional Network (EORN) have undertaken a detailed and comprehensive engineering analysis of the gaps in cellular coverage and capacity across the region; and Whereas, that analysis demonstrates the existence of significant gaps in both coverage and capacity that is impacting public safety, economic growth and the quality of life for residents; and Whereas, EORN, on behalf of the EOWC, has prepared a full business case to support improvement and expansion of cellular networks and mobile broadband services across Eastern Ontario; and Whereas, establishing a Public Safety Broadcast Network (PSBN) for First Responders is a national imperative; and Whereas, EORN is proposing the development of a Public Safety Broadcast Network pilot project covering Eastern Ontario to support a national network; and Whereas, the Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus has proven itself capab

Be it resolved that By-law 17-07-980, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of July 19, 2017, be taken as read and passed.