Regular Council

That Environmental Services Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region accept the Cobden Drinking Water System 2018 Inspection Report as prepared by the Ministry of Environment, Parks and Conservation (MECP).

That General Government Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region enact a by-law to appoint members to the Whitewater Region Public Library Board for the term ending November 14, 2022.

That General Government Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region enact an amended by-law to govern the proceedings of the Council of the Township of Whitewater Region.

That General Government Committee receive this report for information purposes.

That General Government Committee receive the 2018 Election Accessibility Report for information purposes.

That General Government Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve the revised 2019 Budget Schedule.

That Protective Services Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region enact a by-law to adopt the Whitewater Region Community Emergency Management Program (November 2018).

That Transportation Services Committee receive this report for information purposes.

That Transportation Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region request the County of Renfrew consider the installation of Pedestrian Crossings at the following locations: a. Intersection of Cameron Street and Beachburg Road (County Road 21) b. Intersection of Crawford Street and Main Street (County Road 8), and c. Intersection of Grace Street and Westmeath Road (County Road 12).

Be it resolved that By-law 19-01-1142, being a by-law to establish the Whitewater Region Public Library, be taken as read and passed.

Be it resolved that the following by-laws be taken as read and passed:  By-law 19-01-1143, being a by-law to establish the Whitewater Region Community Emergency Management Program;  By-law 19-01-1144, being a by-law to govern the proceedings of Count of the Township of Whitewater Region.

That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region accept the Cobden Drinking Water System 2018 Inspection Report as prepared by the Ministry of Environment, Parks and Conservation (MECP).

That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region: Approve the “Opt-In Option” with regard to recreational cannabis retail sales; Direct the Chief Administrative Officer to develop a “Municipal Cannabis Retail Policy Statement” for consideration by Council; and Request that the County of Renfrew allocate its share of the Opt-In funding to participating lower-tier municipalities for anticipated costs associated with policing.

That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region request the County of Renfrew consider the installation of Pedestrian Crossings at the following locations: a. Intersection of Cameron Street and Beachburg Road (County Road 21) b. Intersection of Crawford Street and Main Street (County Road 8), and c. Intersection of Grace Street and Westmeath Road (County Road 12).

Whereas , the main roads that travel through Westmeath (#12), Beachburg (#21) and Forester Falls (#7) are county roads with posted speed limits of 50 km/hr; and Whereas , in Westmeath and Beachburg children cross the main road without a crossing guard or crosswalk to attend school; and Whereas , parks and public spaces are located on these roads; and Whereas , sidewalks are found only in certain areas; and Whereas , it is recognized that coordination is required with the County of Renfrew for roads under their jurisdiction; and Whereas , the Township has a responsibility to provide safe and accessible routes for all its different users including pedestrians, cyclists and motorists, and to encourage an active lifestyle for all ages; and Whereas, limited research of low cost traffic calming strategies successfully implemented in rural Iowa and the UK demonstrates that there may be solutions that could be considered in Whitewater Region; Therefore be it resolved that Council of the Township of Whitewater Region direct staff to develop a traffic calming policy, including consultation and engagement with the County of Renfrew, the Ottawa Valley Active Transportation Alliance, and the public.

That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve the regular minutes of January 2, 2019 and special minutes of January 9, 2019.

That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region move into closed session at 7:18 p.m. for the following items with the CAO, Clerk and Director of Public Works remaining in the room:  WSIB Claim ( personal matters about an identifiable individual including municipal or local board employees) and;  Zoning Complaint ( litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the Municipality or local board)

Be it resolved that By-law 19-01-1145, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its Special Meeting of January 9, 2019 and the Regular Meeting of January 16, 2019, be taken as read and passed.