The Whitewater Region Record

Regular Council

April 3, 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 (19 motions)

19 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That Development & Planning Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region support Consent File B09/19 to allow the re-alignment of the Martys Trail private right-of-way extending from Windy Island Trail to the existing waterfront property at 40 Martys Trail, subject to the following condition: 1) That the Owner provides the Township two copies of the registered Survey Plan outlining the newly established Martys Trail private right-of-way.
Moved by Councillor Daryl McLaughlin, seconded by Councillor Dave Mackay
Carried
That Development & Planning Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region enact a by- law to authorize the Township to enter into a Site Plan Agreement with Cobden Travel Centre, Inc. in order to permit the development of an automotive gasoline bar, a 4,381 square foot travel center and the associated site works, subject to the submission and approval of a: • Building and Land Use Permit from the Ministry of Transportation; and • Review letter to the Stormwater Design Brief prepared for Jp2g Consultants Inc. and dated Aug. 2013.
Moved by Councillor Chris Olmstead, seconded by Councillor Dave Mackay
Carried
That Environmental Services Committee receive this report for information purposes as it relates to Standard of Care with regards to the Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002.
Moved by Councillor Charlene Jackson, seconded by Councillor Neil Nicholson
Carried
That Environmental Services Committee receive this report for information purposes as it relates to 2019 Water Capital Projects.
Moved by Councillor Neil Nicholson, seconded by Councillor Charlene Jackson
Carried
That Environmental Services Committee receive this report for information purposes as it relates to the Township of Whitewater Region Municipal Residential Water Systems.
Moved by Councillor Charlene Jackson, seconded by Reeve Cathy Regier
Carried
That Environmental Services Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region adopt the 2018 Annual Water Reports for the following drinking water systems: (1) Beachburg Drinking Water System (2) Cobden Drinking Water System (3) Haley Drinking Water System
Moved by Councillor Daryl McLaughlin, seconded by Councillor Neil Nicholson
Carried
That Environmental Services Committee receive this report for information purposes as it relates to the two Small Drinking Water Systems, under the ownership and operation of the Township of Whitewater Region, located at the Foresters Falls Library and the Westmeath & District Recreation Centre.
Moved by Reeve Cathy Regier, seconded by Councillor Daryl McLaughlin
Carried
That Environmental Services Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region adopt the Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan (2019) as amended, for submission to the Ministry of Energy, Northern Development and Mines.
Moved by Councillor Charlene Jackson, seconded by Councillor Neil Nicholson
Carried
That General Government Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region receive the 2018 Statement of Council Remuneration prepared by the Treasurer dated March 29, 2019.
Moved by Councillor Charlene Jackson, seconded by Councillor Dave Mackay
Carried
That General Government Committee receive this report for information purposes as it pertains to tax arrears.
Moved by Councillor Chris Olmstead, seconded by Councillor Daryl McLaughlin
Carried
That General Government Committee receive this report for information purposes as it relates to funding from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing.
Moved by Councillor Daryl McLaughlin, seconded by Councillor Neil Nicholson
Carried
That General Government Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region enact a by-law to adopt the revised Tax Billing & Collection Policy.
Moved by Councillor Charlene Jackson, seconded by Councillor Dave Mackay
Carried
That General Government Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region enact a By-law to adopt the revised Utilities Billing & Collection Policy.
Moved by Councillor Neil Nicholson, seconded by Councillor Charlene Jackson
Carried
That Recreation &Tourism Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve the following grants totaling $20,000 for the 1st intake of 2019 Partnership & Sponsorship Grants: 1. Beachburg Horticultural Society ($900) 2. Big Give Cobden ($700) 3. Crossroads Community Club ($800) 5. Dodgeball League ($500) 6. Lanark Renfrew Health & Community Services ($3,000) 7. Muskrat Watershed Council ($5,000) 8. Ottawa Valley Yoga and Wellness Event ($550) 9. Westmeath & District Pickle Ball ($500) 10.Westmeath & District Recreation Association ($4,000) 11.Whitewater Historical Society ($2,500) 12.White Water Rocks ($550) 13.Whiskers of Whitewater ($1,000).
Moved by Councillor Charlene Jackson, seconded by Mayor Michael Moore
Carried
That Recreation & Tourism Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve the following grant for the 1st intake of 2019 Partnership & Sponsorship Grants: 1. Foresters Falls Athletic Association ($4,000)
Moved by Councillor Daryl McLaughlin, seconded by Councillor Charlene Jackson
Carried
Be it resolved that By-law 19-04-1164, being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Site Plan Agreement with Cobden Travel Centre, Inc. be taken as read and passed.
Moved by Reeve Cathy Regier, seconded by Councillor Daryl McLaughlin
Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region support Consent File B09/19 to allow the re-alignment of Martys Trail private right-of-way extending from Windy Island Trail to the existing waterfront property at 40 Martys Trail, subject to the following condition: 1. That the Owner provides the Township two copies of the registered Survey Plan outlining the newly established Martys Trail private right-of-way.
Moved by Councillor Daryl McLaughlin, seconded by Councillor Dave Mackay
Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve the Committee of Adjustment minutes with the attached letter from Melissa and Brent Dick of March 20, 2019.
Moved by Councillor Dave Mackay, seconded by Councillor Charlene Jackson
Carried
Be it resolved that By-law 19-04-1165, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its Regular Meeting of April 3, 2019, be taken as read and passed.
Moved by Councillor Daryl McLaughlin, seconded by Councillor Charlene Jackson
Carried

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