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Regular Council
November 21, 2018
What was decided (16 motions)
16 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 applications B95/18 & B96/18 with the following conditions: • Favourable comments are required from OPG. • A Road Agreement for the proposed new right-of-way extension is required. • A registered plan of survey be required including a part for the proposed right-of-way extension.
Moved by Councillor Charlene Jackson, seconded by Councillor Cathy Regier
Carried
That Building & Property Services Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region support severance application B114/18 with the requirement for a registered plan of survey.
Moved by Councillor Charlene Jackson, seconded by Councillor Daryl McLaughlin
Carried
That Community Services Committee receive this report for information purposes.
Moved by Mayor Hal Johnson, seconded by Councillor Daryl McLaughlin
Carried
That Community Services Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region declare the Memorial Hockey Tournament in Beachburg 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 Dave Mackay
Carried
That Corporate Services Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region direct that Bruce Beakley, Director of Human Resources for the County of Renfrew undertake a review of Council’s Remuneration By- law and the CAO/Clerk-Treasurer’s employment agreement with a report back to the 2018-2022 Council in Q1 2019.
Moved by Mayor Hal Johnson, seconded by Councillor Dave Mackay
Carried
That Corporate Services Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region enact a by-law to adopt a new Council Code of Conduct, as prepared by the Integrity Commissioner.
Moved by Mayor Hal Johnson, seconded by Councillor Daryl McLaughlin
Carried
That Corporate Services Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region enact by-laws to establish the following policies: • Public Notice Policy; • Nepotism/Hiring of Family Members Policy • Pregnancy and Parental Leave of Council Members Policy.
Moved by Councillor Chris Olmstead, seconded by Councillor Dave Mackay
Carried
Regular Council Minutes November 21, 2018 Page 4 of 9 That Corporate Services Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region enact a by-law to establish a Length of Service Recognition Policy as amended.
Moved by Mayor Hal Johnson, seconded by Councillor Chris Olmstead
Carried
That Fire & Emergency Services Committee receive this report for information purposes.
Moved by Mayor Hal Johnson, seconded by Councillor Cathy Regier
Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region support severance applications B95/18 & B96/18 with the following conditions: • Favourable comments are required from OPG. • A Road Agreement for the proposed new right-of-way extension is required. • A registered plan of survey be required including a part for the proposed right-of-way extension.
Moved by Councillor Dave Mackay, seconded by Councillor Chris Olmstead
Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region support severance application B114/18 with the requirement for a registered plan of survey.
Moved by Councillor Charlene Jackson, seconded by Councillor Chris Olmstead
Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region declare the Memorial Hockey Tournament in Beachburg 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 Dave Mackay, seconded by Councillor Charlene Jackson
Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region direct that Bruce Beakley, Director of Human Resources for the County of Renfrew undertake a review of Council’s Remuneration By-law and the CAO/Clerk-Treasurer’s employment agreement with a report back to the 2018-2022 Council in Q1 2019.
Moved by Councillor Dave Mackay, seconded by Councillor Charlene Jackson
Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region direct staff to work with Natural Resources Canada to find a suitable location to install seismic activity monitoring equipment within a municipal building.
Moved by Councillor Dave Mackay, seconded by Councillor Cathy Regier
Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region accept the 2018-2019 Haley Drinking Water System Inspection Report as prepared by the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP).
Moved by Councillor Dave Mackay, seconded by Councillor Cathy Regier
Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region move into closed session at 8:13 p.m. to discuss three human resources matters (employment relations or labour relations), with the CAO/Clerk-Treasurer remaining in the room, as well as the Managers of Community Services and Physical Services, and Fire Chief/CEMC, Supervisor of Solid Waste & Safety for two of the three items.
Moved by Councillor Charlene Jackson, seconded by Councillor Cathy Regier