Regular Council

That Building & Property Services Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region enact a by- law to amend Zoning By-law 1989-14 of the former Village of Cobden by rezoning lands described as part of Block G, Plan 65, in the geographic Village of Cobden, located on Morton Street from Residential One (R1) to Residential Three-Exception One (R3-E1).

That Building & Property Services Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region support severance application B78/17 (2768C Grants Settlement Regular Council Minutes October 18, 2017 Page 3 of 11 Road) with the following comment: A Registered Plan of Survey is required.

That Corporate Services Committee receive this report for information purposes.

That Corporate Services Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region enact a by-law to appoint Bill Tripp as Municipal Livestock Valuer and Fence Viewer.

That Corporate Services Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region direct staff to complete an application under the Municipal Asset Management Program (MAMP) for data collection and reporting.

Regular Council Minutes October 18, 2017 Page 4 of 11 That Community Services Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region enact a by-law to renew the existing agreement for the term 2015-2020 with the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans for the continued operation of the boat launches at LaPasse and Westmeath.

That Community Services Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region enact a by-law to enter into an agreement with Futuresign Multimedia Displays Inc. for the installation of a digital screen at the Cobden Astrolabe Arena.

That Community Services Committee receive this report for information purposes.

That Community Services Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region direct staff to: 1. In keeping with historical arrangements of the Beachburg Recreation Association inherited by the Township, continue to allow Paul’s Pro-Shop to provide mobile skate sharpening on Township property at the Beachburg Arena for the remainder of the 2017-2018 ice season, limited to Sundays and three Saturday tournament bookings; 2. Continue with the current practice of not providing skate sharpening services inside the Township’s owned and operated arenas; 3. Not pursue the licensing of businesses as permitted under the Municipal Act, 2001 specifically as it pertains to transient traders, hawkers and peddlers; Regular Council Minutes October 18, 2017 Page 5 of 11 4. Develop a vendor fee for 2018 for any business operating on Township property with the authorization of the Township on a seasonal or annual basis.

That Economic Development & Tourism Committee receive this report for information purposes.

That Physical Services Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region accept the Status Report prepared by Jp2g Consultants Inc. for the Cobden Waste Water Treatment Plant Upgrades.

That Physical Services Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region declare the Emmaus Road Whitewater Region Aggregate Pit surplus and direct staff to proceed with the sale of the property to the legal owner(s) of the Wesleyan Church of Canada at Zion Hill Campground.

That Physical Services Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region deny the request to assume Gervais Road into the Township Road Network at this time.

That Physical Services Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region deny the request to purchase a portion of the road allowance known as Sinkhole Trail (a.k.a. Cedar Street).

That Physical Services Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region direct staff not to provide at this time winter maintenance on Chaffeys Trail beyond the existing limits of service provided by the Township.

That Physical Services Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region direct staff to: 1. Offer for sale those portions of Union Cemetery Road abutting the property located at 16453 Hwy. 17 (Country Kitchen Pizzeria) and 16463 Hwy. 17; and 2. Complete negotiations only if both parties agree to the purchase of those portions of Union Cemetery Road fronting their property with the respective property owners to pay costs which includes, but not limited to: legal, registration, survey, advertisement, etc.

That Physical Services Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region: 1. Direct staff to relocate Truck #16 (International 2654) from Roads to Waste Management upon receipt of a replacement truck; 2. Declare Truck #10 (Ford L8000) surplus; and 3. Direct staff to proceed with disposal of Truck #10 in accordance with corporate policy.

Be it resolved that By-law 17-10-1002, being a by-law to authorize the entering into a lease with Her Majesty The Queen, in right of Canada, represented by the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans for the continued use of the Government wharves and launching ramps at LaPasse and Westmeath, be taken as read and passed.

Be it resolved that By-law 17-10-1003, being a by-law to appoint Fence Viewers, Livestock Valuers, Fire Wardens and Poundkeepers for the Corporation of the Township of Whitewater Region, be taken as read and passed.

Regular Council Minutes October 18, 2017 Page 8 of 11 Be it resolved that By-law 17-10-1004, being a by-law to amend By-law Number 1989-14 of the former Corporation of the Village of Cobden as amended (Melvin Kohlsmith – Morton Street), be taken as read and passed.

That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region support severance application B78/17 (2768C Grants Settlement Road) with the following comment: A Registered Plan of Survey is required.

That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region direct staff to: 1. In keeping with historical arrangements of the Beachburg Recreation Association inherited by the Township, continue to allow Paul’s Pro-Shop to provide mobile skate sharpening on Township property at the Beachburg Arena for the remainder of the 2017-2018 ice season, limited to Sundays and three Saturday tournament bookings; 2. Continue with the current practice of not providing skate sharpening services inside the Township’s owned and operated arenas; 3. Not pursue the licensing of businesses as permitted under the Municipal Act, 2001 specifically as it pertains to transient traders, hawkers and peddlers; 4. Develop a vendor fee for 2018 for any business operating on Township property with the authorization of the Township on a seasonal or annual basis.

That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region direct staff to complete an application under the Municipal Asset Management Program (MAMP) for data collection and reporting.

That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region accept the Status Report prepared by Jp2g Consultants Inc. for the Cobden Waste Water Treatment Plant Upgrades.

That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve the regular council minutes of October 4, 2017.

That Council of Township of Whitewater Region approve the closed council minutes of October 4, 2017, understanding that they will remain confidential.

Be it resolved that By-law 17-10-1005, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meeting of October 18, 2017, be taken as read and passed.