The Whitewater Region Record

Regular Council

March 6, 2019

Who was there

Present (3): Michael Moore, Neil Nicholson, Chris Olmstead

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

What was decided (14 motions)

13 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That General Government Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region enact the following by-laws:  2019 Tax Supported and User Pay Budgets  2019 User Fees & Charges  Revised Council Remuneration.
Moved by Councillor Charlene Jackson, seconded by Councillor Dave Mackay
Carried
That General Government Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region enact an amendment to the Procedural By-law to replace the reciting of the Prayer with the singing of the National Anthem.
Moved by Councillor Dave Mackay, seconded by Councillor Neil Nicholson
Defeated
That General Government Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region direct that the Unison Prayer be recited when required at Council meetings.
Moved by Councillor Daryl McLaughlin, seconded by Mayor Michael Moore
Carried
That General Government Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region enact a by-law to enter into a Managed Services Agreement with OnServe Inc. for the provision of information technology services for a renewable one-year term.
Moved by Councillor Charlene Jackson, seconded by Councillor Dave Mackay
Carried
That General Government Committee receive for information purposes the County Council monthly verbal update.
Moved by Councillor Charlene Jackson, seconded by Councillor Neil Nicholson
Carried
That Recreation & Tourism Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region: Adopt the Space Needs Study for the Beachburg Arena and Cobden Astrolabe Arena (prepared by Civitas Architecture Inc dated December 7, 2018), as a guiding document, subject to annual budget approval; and Enact a by-law to enter into a Park Land Agreement with Bonnechere Excavating Inc. for the transfer of future park land.
Moved by Councillor Dave Mackay, seconded by Councillor Charlene Jackson
Carried
Be it resolved that the following by-laws be taken as read and passed: By-law 19-03-1155, being a by-law to establish a Council-Staff Relations Policy as amended. By-law 19-03-1156, being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Managed Services Agreement with ONServe Inc.
Moved by Councillor Neil Nicholson, seconded by Councillor Dave Mackay
Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region adopt the Space Needs Study for the Beachburg Arena and Cobden Astrolabe Arena (prepared by Civitas Architecture Inc dated December 7, 2018), as a guiding document, subject to annual budget approval.
Moved by Councillor Neil Nicholson, seconded by Councillor Dave Mackay
Carried
That the Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve the Regular Minutes of February 6 and 20, 2019.
Moved by Councillor Dave Mackay, seconded by Councillor Daryl McLaughlin
Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve the Closed Session Minutes of February 6 and 20, 2019, understanding that they remain confidential.
Moved by Councillor Dave Mackay, seconded by Reeve Cathy Regier
Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region appoint Councillor Neil Nicholson as council liaison for internet and cell service.
Moved by Councillor Chris Olmstead, seconded by Reeve Cathy Regier
Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region, pursuant to Section 1.3 of the Procedure By-law, waive the rules of procedure to add an in-camera item (two-thirds vote required): Human Resources Matter (personal matters about an identifiable individual including municipal or local board employees).
Moved by Councillor Daryl McLaughlin, seconded by Reeve Cathy Regier
Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region move into closed session at 8:09 p.m. to discuss a Human Resources Matter (personal matters about an identifiable individual including municipal or local board employees) with thee CAO/Deputy Clerk, Clerk and Director of Public Works remaining in the room.
Moved by Councillor Charlene Jackson, seconded by Councillor Dave Mackay
Carried
Be it resolved that By-law 19-03-1157, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its Regular Meeting of March 6, 2019, be taken as read and passed.
Moved by Councillor Chris Olmstead, seconded by Councillor Dave Mackay
Carried

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