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Regular Council
August 1, 2018
What was decided (29 motions)
29 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 support severance application B29/18 for a severance municipally described as 689 Olmstead Jeffery Lake Road, with the following conditions: • A registered plan of survey be required. • Favorable MDS1 calculations for 824 Olmstead Jeffery Lake Road. • Approval of an entrance permit be required.
Moved by Councillor Dave Mackay, seconded by Councillor Daryl McLaughlin
Carried
That Community Services Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region phase out camping at Veterans Memorial Park beginning in 2019.
Moved by Councillor Charlene Jackson, seconded by Councillor Daryl McLaughlin
Carried
That Community Services Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region declare the Nothing But Grace Fest in Westmeath as a community event of municipal significance in keeping with the requirements of the Alcohol & Gaming Commission of Ontario for special occasion permits.
Moved by Mayor Hal Johnson, seconded by Councillor Cathy Regier
Carried
That Corporate Services Committee receive the 2018 surplus equipment list for information purposes.
Moved by Mayor Hal Johnson, seconded by Councillor Dave Mackay
Carried
That Corporate Services Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve the award of RFP 2018-31 for Employee Group Benefit Plan Consulting/Broker Services to Pat St. Michael Insurance for the term October 1, 2018 to September 30, 2019.
Moved by Councillor Charlene Jackson, seconded by Councillor Daryl McLaughlin
Carried
That Corporate Services Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region enact a by-law to authorize the submission of an application to Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation for financing of certain 2018 capital projects.
Moved by Mayor Hal Johnson, seconded by Councillor Charlene Jackson
Carried
That Corporate Services Committee receive the CAO/Clerk- Treasurer’s 2018 Workplan Mid-Year Update for information purposes.
Moved by Councillor Charlene Jackson, seconded by Councillor Dave Mackay
Carried
That Corporate Services Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region accept the recommendations of the Financial Services Review prepared by WSCS Consulting Inc. and direct the CAO/Clerk-Treasurer to report back in Q4 2018 with a workplan.
Moved by Councillor Charlene Jackson, seconded by Mayor Hal Johnson
Carried
That Corporate Services Committee receive the summary containing the corporation’s mission, vision, values, competencies, and strategic areas of focus for information purposes, subject to review by the incoming 2018-2022 Council.
Moved by Councillor Charlene Jackson, seconded by Councillor Dave Mackay
Carried
That Economic Development & Tourism Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region Regular Council Minutes August 1, 2018 Page 6 of 14 approve a CIP Phase 1 Signage Improvement Grant for the property situated at 46 Main Street in the estimated amount of $506.00.
Moved by Councillor Charlene Jackson, seconded by Councillor Chris Olmstead
Carried
That Economic Development & Tourism Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region support the RED grant application in support of an Economic Development Strategy to be completed with two summer interns in 2019.
Moved by Councillor Charlene Jackson, seconded by Mayor Hal Johnson
Carried
That Physical Services Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region enact a by-law naming the following private roads: • Voyageur Bay Trail • Wilderness Tours Trail • Horse Country Trail • Presqu’ile Trail.
Moved by Mayor Hal Johnson, seconded by Councillor Charlene Jackson
Carried
Regular Council Minutes August 1, 2018 Page 7 of 14 That Physical Services Committee receive this report for information purposes as it relates to 2015-2018 capital road infrastructure projects.
Moved by Councillor Charlene Jackson, seconded by Councillor Dave Mackay
Carried
That Physical Services Committee receive this report for information purposes as it relates to guiderail and road improvements made to Kohlsmith Road between Mansel Hill Road and Marjorie Road.
Moved by Councillor Charlene Jackson, seconded by Councillor Dave Mackay
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 July 2018.
Moved by Councillor Charlene Jackson, seconded by Councillor Daryl McLaughlin
Carried
Be it resolved that By-law 18-08-1095, being a by-law to provide for the naming of private roads (Voyageur Bay Trail, Regular Council Minutes August 1, 2018 Page 8 of 14 Wilderness Tours Trail, Horse Country Trail and Presqu’ile Trail), be taken as read and passed.
Moved by Councillor Cathy Regier, seconded by Reeve Terry Millar
Carried
Be it resolved that the following by-laws be taken as read and passed: • By-law 18-08-1091, being a by-law to award the Cobden Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades to Baseline Constructors Inc. and authorize the Mayor and CAO/Clerk- Treasurer to enter into the necessary agreement • By-law 18-08-1092, being a by-law to award RFP 2018-25 for Municipal Insurance to Aon Reed Stenhouse Inc. for a three-year term commencing January 1, 2019 • By-law 18-08-1093, being a by-law to award RFP 2018-26 for the Employee Assistance Program Provider to Morneau Shepell Ltd. for a three-year term commencing October 1, 2018 • By-law 18-08-1094, being a by-law to appoint an Integrity Commissioner and Closed Meeting Investigator • By-law 18-08-1095, being a by-law to provide for the naming of private roads (Voyageur Bay Trail, Wilderness Tours Trail, Horse Country Trail and Presqu’ile Trail) • By-law 18-08-1096, being a by-law to authorize certain new capital works of the Township of Whitewater Region; to authorize the submission of an application to Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation (“OILC”) for financing such capital works; to authorize temporary borrowing from OILC to meet expenditures in connection with such works; and to authorize long term borrowing for such works through the issue of debentures to OILC • By-law 18-08-1097, being a by-law to stop up, close and sell the unopened portion of the Meadow Street road allowance beyond the current traveled portion of the road in the villa
Moved by Councillor Dave Mackay, seconded by Councillor Charlene Jackson
Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region support severance application B29/18 for a severance municipally described as 689 Olmstead Jeffery Lake Road, with the following conditions: • A registered plan of survey be required. • Favorable MDS1 calculations for 824 Olmstead Jeffery Lake Road. • Approval of an entrance permit be required.
Moved by Councillor Cathy Regier, seconded by Councillor Dave Mackay
Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region oppose severance applications B138/16 & B139/16 for severance at the property legally described as Lot 12, Concession 1 EML Westmeath.
Moved by Councillor Dave Mackay, seconded by Councillor Cathy Regier
Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve the phasing out of camping at Veterans Memorial Park beginning in 2019.
Moved by Councillor Dave Mackay, seconded by Councillor Chris Olmstead
Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region declare the Nothing But Grace Fest in Westmeath as a community event of municipal significance in keeping with the requirements of the Alcohol & Gaming Commission of Ontario for special occasion permits.
Moved by Councillor Daryl McLaughlin, seconded by Councillor Chris Olmstead
Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve a CIP Phase 1 Signage Improvement Grant for the property situated at 46 Main Street in the estimated amount of $506.00.
Moved by Councillor Cathy Regier, seconded by Reeve Terry Millar
Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region support the RED grant application in support of an Economic Development Strategy to be completed with two summer interns in 2019.
Moved by Councillor Charlene Jackson, seconded by Councillor Daryl McLaughlin
Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve the award of RFP 2018-31 for Employee Group Benefit Plan Consulting/Broker Services to Pat St. Michael Insurance for the term October 1, 2018 to September 30, 2019.
Moved by Councillor Cathy Regier, seconded by Councillor Chris Olmstead
Carried
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 for July 2018.
Moved by Councillor Charlene Jackson, seconded by Councillor Daryl McLaughlin
Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve the following minutes of July 4, 2018: • Regular Council • Closed Session, understanding that they remain confidential.
Moved by Councillor Charlene Jackson, seconded by Councillor Chris Olmstead
Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region move into closed session at 8:39 p.m. to discuss an Offer to Purchase (proposed or pending disposition of land) and Update on Two Legal Matters (litigation or potential litigation), with the CAO/Clerk-Treasurer and Manager of Physical Services remaining in the room.
Moved by Councillor Charlene Jackson, seconded by Councillor Daryl McLaughlin
Carried
Regular Council Minutes August 1, 2018 Page 13 of 14 That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve that the proceeds from the sale of the lot on Fire Hall Lane be directed to costs associated with land title corrections in the area and the upgrade of streetlights in Haley Station to LED technology, including an additional street light.
Moved by Councillor Charlene Jackson, seconded by Councillor Cathy Regier
Carried
Be it resolved that By-law 18-08-1098, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its Regular Meeting of August 1 2018, be taken as read and passed.
Moved by Councillor Dave Mackay, seconded by Councillor Cathy Regier