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Regular Council
May 16, 2018
What was decided (26 motions)
26 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That Building & Property Services Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region enact a by- law to amend By-law 23-92 for the property legally described as Part of lot 21, Concession 2, geographic Township of Ross and located on Calvin Road.
Moved by Councillor Daryl McLaughlin, seconded by Councillor Chris Olmstead
Carried
That Building & Property Services Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region enact a by- law to authorize the land transfer of Part Lot 16 EFC Westmeath as in R69735 to Nelson Gervais, and the entering into an agreement on title with respect to the previous use of the parcel as a former landfill.
Moved by Councillor Dave Mackay, seconded by Councillor Cathy Regier
Carried
That Building & Property Services Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region direct the CAO/Clerk to proceed with public notice for the potential surplus and sale of the property located at 20-22 Robertson Road to Lanark Renfrew Health & Community Services for the continued operation of the Whitewater Bromley Community Health Centre.
Moved by Councillor Charlene Jackson, seconded by Mayor Hal Johnson
Carried
That the Community Service Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region award the capital work item for two projects at the Beachburg Arena to CIMCO, which currently maintains the plant room at the Regular Council Minutes May 16, 2018 Page 4 of 13 Beachburg Arena, in the amount of $11,905.94 after HST rebate.
Moved by Councillor Dave Mackay, seconded by Councillor Cathy Regier
Carried
That Community Services Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region: 1. Award Tender 2018-12 to 1122696 Ontario Limited o/a Three W Construction at a cost of $46,228.30 including H.S.T. 2. Redirect budget approved funds from the Cobden Garage Salt Shed Project to the Cobden Beach House Renovations in the amount of $32,000.
Moved by Mayor Hal Johnson, seconded by Councillor Charlene Jackson
Carried
That Corporate Services Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region establish a Capital Reinvestment Reserve to aid with tangible capital asset renewal.
Moved by Councillor Charlene Jackson, seconded by Councillor Dave Mackay
Carried
That Economic Development & Tourism Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region enact a by-law to authorize the sale of land in the industrial park to GlassHouse Botanics Inc. for the sum of $115,500 plus HST.
Moved by Councillor Charlene Jackson, seconded by Councillor Cathy Regier
Carried
That Economic Development & Tourism Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve a CIP Phase 1 Building Façade & Property Improvement Grant for the property situated at 1848 Beachburg Road in the amount of $2,000.
Moved by Councillor Charlene Jackson, seconded by Councillor Cathy Regier
Carried
That Fire & Emergency Services Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region enact a by- law to amend the Whitewater Region Fire Department Organizational Chart, “Appendix A” of By-Law 01-02-017.
Moved by Mayor Hal Johnson, seconded by Reeve Terry Millar
Carried
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 for May 2018.
Moved by Councillor Cathy Regier, seconded by Councillor Dave Mackay
Carried
That Physical Services Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region award Tender 2018-12 Cobden WTP Diesel Generator Replacement to Selectra Inc. in the amount of $175,819.00 including HST. And that funding for the project be provided through the CWWF Grant awarded in the amount of $97,500.00, with the remaining funding to be taken from the water reserve to an upset limit of $105,000.00.
Moved by Councillor Charlene Jackson, seconded by Reeve Terry Millar
Carried
That Physical Services Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region direct staff to prepare required correspondence for the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change (MOECC) per ECA Clause 84(b) in reference to the two fires which occurred at the Ross Landfill Site on May 9, 2018.
Moved by Councillor Dave Mackay, seconded by Councillor Cathy Regier
Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region accept the following reports: 1. MOECC Open Waste Disposal Site Inspection Report – Ross Landfill 2. MOECC Closed Waste Disposal Site Inspection Report – Westmeath Landfill.
Moved by Councillor Cathy Regier, seconded by Councillor Dave Mackay
Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region direct staff to: 1. Purchase and place “50 km/h Ahead”, “50 km/h begins”, and “50 km/h Maximum” signs prior to and along Robertson Drive; 2. Prepare a letter to the OPP regarding speeding concerns on Robertson Drive; Regular Council Minutes May 16, 2018 Page 8 of 13 3. Include Robertson Drive on the Consolidated Speed Limit By-law to be brought forward at a future Council meeting; and 4. Purchase and place “Share the Road” and “WC22 – Horseback Riding” signs on Pinewood Park Road.
Moved by Councillor Daryl McLaughlin, seconded by Councillor Charlene Jackson
Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve the rescheduling of the June 6, 2018 regular council meeting to May 30, 2018.
Moved by Councillor Daryl McLaughlin, seconded by Councillor Dave Mackay
Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region direct the CAO/Clerk to proceed with public notice for the potential surplus and sale of the property located at 20-24 Robertson Road to Lanark Renfrew Health & Community Services for the continued operation of the Whitewater Bromley Community Health Centre.
Moved by Councillor Daryl McLaughlin, seconded by Councillor Cathy Regier
Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region award the capital work item for two projects at the Beachburg Arena to CIMCO, which currently maintains the plant room at the Beachburg Arena, in the amount of $11,905.94 after HST rebate.
Moved by Councillor Charlene Jackson, seconded by Councillor Dave Mackay
Carried
Regular Council Minutes May 16, 2018 Page 9 of 13 That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region: 1. Award Tender 2018-12 to 1122696 Ontario Limited o/a Three W Construction at a cost of $46,228.30 including H.S.T. 2. Redirect budget approved funds from the Cobden Garage Salt Shed Project to the Cobden Beach House Renovations in the amount of $32,000.
Moved by Councillor Cathy Regier, seconded by Councillor Charlene Jackson
Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve the purchase of a Continental 20lb Washer Extractor and a Ram Turn-Out Gear Dryer from Sparkle Solutions at a cost of $12,864.80 (including HST).
Moved by Councillor Charlene Jackson, seconded by Councillor Daryl McLaughlin
Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region establish a Capital Reinvestment Reserve to aid with tangible capital asset renewal.
Moved by Councillor Cathy Regier, seconded by Councillor Dave Mackay
Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve a CIP Phase 1 Building Façade & Property Improvement Grant for the property situated at 1848 Beachburg Road in the amount of $2,000.
Moved by Reeve Terry Millar, seconded by Councillor Charlene Jackson
Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region award Tender 2018-12 Cobden WTP Diesel Generator Replacement to Selectra Inc. in the amount of $175,819.00 including HST. Regular Council Minutes May 16, 2018 Page 10 of 13 And that funding for the project be provided through the CWWF Grant awarded in the amount of $97,500.00, with the remaining funding to be taken from the water reserve to an upset limit of $105,000.00.
Moved by Reeve Terry Millar, seconded by Councillor Dave Mackay
Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region direct staff to prepare required correspondence for the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change (MOECC) per ECA Clause 84(b) in reference to the two fires which occurred at the Ross Landfill Site on May 9, 2018.
Moved by Councillor Dave Mackay, seconded by Councillor Cathy Regier
Carried
Be it resolved that the following by-laws be taken as read and passed: • By-law 18-05-1064, being a by-law to authorize the delegation of authority to the Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk for certain acts during any lame duck period between Nomination Day to the swearing in of the new Council • By-law 18-05-1065, being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Heavy Rescue (Extrication) Agreement with the Township of Admaston/Bromley • By-law 18-05-1066, being a by-law to amend By-law 23- 92 for the property legally described as Part of lot 21, Concession 2, geographic Township of Ross and located on Calvin Road • By-law 18-05-1067, being a by-law to declare a parcel of land surplus to the Township of Whitewater Region’s Regular Council Minutes May 16, 2018 Page 11 of 13 needs, authorize its sale to Nelson Gervais, and authorize the entering into an agreement • By-law 18-05-1068, being a by-law to authorize the sale of land in the industrial park to GlassHouse Botanics Inc.
Moved by Councillor Charlene Jackson, seconded by Councillor Daryl McLaughlin
Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve the following minutes of May 2, 2018: • Regular Council Meeting • Closed Session (understanding that they remain confidential).
Moved by Councillor Dave Mackay, seconded by Councillor Cathy Regier
Carried
Be it resolved that By-law 18-05-1069, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its Regular Meeting held May 16 2018, be taken as read and passed.
Moved by Councillor Charlene Jackson, seconded by Councillor Dave Mackay