The Whitewater Region Record

Regular Council

August 2, 2017

What was decided (23 motions)

23 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That Building and Planning Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region support severance application B77/17 with the following comments: • Zoning By-law Amendment is required; and • A Registered Plan of Survey is required.
Moved by Mayor Hal Johnson, seconded by Councillor Cathy Regier
Carried
That Building and Planning Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region support severance applications B63-65/17 with the following comments: • Favorable comments from the Township regarding access; • Favorable comments from the Township regarding suitability to accommodate a future dwelling; • The Township requires an agreement be registered on title that would make any new owners of the lot aware that there are potential noise impacts from the commercial use located at 810 Zion Line. • A Registered Plan of Survey is required.
Moved by Councillor Dave Mackay, seconded by Councillor Cathy Regier
Carried
That Corporate Services Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region enact a by-law to amend the Procedural By-law to: 1. Re-organize standing committees to reflect recent changes to operating departments as follows: o Building & Property Services o Community Services o Corporate Services o Economic Development & Tourism o Fire & Emergency Services o Physical Services 2. Add a definition of “Team” which is informal in nature and does not meet the requirements of a “Committee”.
Moved by Reeve Terry Millar, seconded by Councillor Cathy Regier
Carried
That Community Services Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region enact by-laws to establish through Terms of Reference the Recreation Advisory Committee and Arenas Transitions Team.
Moved by Mayor Hal Johnson, seconded by Councillor Daryl McLaughlin
Carried
That Economic Development Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region enact by-laws to establish through Terms of Reference the Economic Development Advisory Committee and Development Review Team.
Moved by Councillor Cathy Regier, seconded by Councillor Daryl McLaughlin
Carried
That Environmental Services Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve the Status Report prepared by Jp2g Consultants Inc. for the Cobden Waste Water Treatment Plant Upgrades.
Moved by Mayor Hal Johnson, seconded by Councillor Cathy Regier
Carried
That Environmental Services Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region receive the MOECC Beachburg Drinking Water System Inspection 2017/2018 for information purposes.
Moved by Councillor Daryl McLaughlin, seconded by Reeve Terry Millar
Carried
That Environmental Services Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve the extension of the “Initial Term”, November 12, 2013 to November 11, 2018, for a two-year term being the “Renewal Term” per the Services Agreement between Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) and The Township of Whitewater Region.
Moved by Mayor Hal Johnson, seconded by Councillor Daryl McLaughlin
Carried
Be it resolved that By-law 17-08-983, being a by-law to authorize the Corporation of the Township of Whitewater Region to award the 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, be taken as read and passed.
Moved by Councillor Dave Mackay, seconded by Councillor Cathy Regier
Carried
Be it resolved that By-law 17-08-984, being a by-law to amend the Procedural By-law governing the proceedings of the Council of the Township of Whitewater Region, be taken as read and passed.
Moved by Councillor Daryl McLaughlin, seconded by Councillor Dave Mackay
Carried
Be it resolved that By-law 17-08-985, being a by-law to appoint Council Members to Standing Committees, Advisory Committees, Teams, Boards & Commissions for 2017-2018, be taken as read and passed.
Moved by Councillor Dave Mackay, seconded by Councillor Cathy Regier
Carried
Regular Council Minutes August 2, 2017 Page 5 of 9 Be it resolved that By-law 17-08-986, being a by-law to establish through Terms of Reference the Arenas Transition Team and appoint its members, be taken as read and passed.
Moved by Councillor Daryl McLaughlin, seconded by Councillor Cathy Regier
Carried
Be it resolved that By-law 17-08-987, being a by-law to appoint certain officials, be taken as read and passed.
Moved by Councillor Dave Mackay, seconded by Councillor Daryl McLaughlin
Carried
Be it resolved that By-law 17-08-988, 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 and to repeal By-law 17-07- 979, be taken as read and passed.
Moved by Councillor Dave Mackay, seconded by Councillor Daryl McLaughlin
Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region Council the municipal-driven and financial incentive programs as part of the Township Community Improvement Plan – Phase One, subject to the statutory public meeting and final approval of the plan.
Moved by Councillor Cathy Regier, seconded by Reeve Terry Millar
Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve: Regular Council Minutes August 2, 2017 Page 6 of 9 1. Partnering with the County of Renfrew in making application for funding under the Ontario Municipal Commuter Cycling Program (OMCC); 2. Allocating grant funds to improvements on the Algonquin Trail (the CP Corridor) in Whitewater Region; 3. 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; and 4. Submitting an Application Declaration to be included as part of the application.
Moved by Councillor Dave Mackay, seconded by Councillor Daryl McLaughlin
Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve severance application B77/17 with the following comment: • Zoning By-law Amendment is required; and • A Registered Plan of Survey is required.
Moved by Councillor Daryl McLaughlin, seconded by Reeve Terry Millar
Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region support severance applications B63-65/17 with the following comments: • Favorable comments from the Township regarding access; • Favorable comments from the Township regarding suitability to accommodate a future dwelling; • The Township requires an agreement be registered on title that would make any new owners of the lot aware that there are potential noise impacts from the commercial use located at 810 Zion Line. • A Registered Plan of Survey is required.
Moved by Councillor Dave Mackay, seconded by Councillor Cathy Regier
Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve the regular Council minutes of July 19, 2017.
Moved by Councillor Cathy Regier, seconded by Councillor Dave Mackay
Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve the special Council minutes of July 19, 24 and July 29, 2017.
Moved by Councillor Dave Mackay, seconded by Councillor Cathy Regier
Carried
That the Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve the closed session minutes of July 19 and 24, 2017 understanding that they remain confidential.
Moved by Councillor Cathy Regier, seconded by Councillor Dave Mackay
Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve the request for in-kind support from the Renfrew County Plowmen's Association for the 2017 Renfrew County Plowing Match occurring in Whitewater Region on September 16, Regular Council Minutes August 2, 2017 Page 8 of 9 2017, including a Township flag, load of sand and truck for garbage pick up.
Moved by Councillor Dave Mackay, seconded by Reeve Terry Millar
Carried
Be it resolved that By-law 17-08-989, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of August 2, 2017, be taken as read and passed.
Moved by Councillor Dave Mackay, seconded by Reeve Terry Millar
Carried

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