Regular Council

That Environmental Services Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region: Receive the Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) 2018 Financial Cost-Plus Reconciliation with the associated deficit or surplus to be to be applied to the systems reserve accounts. Approve funding the unfunded portion of the Beachburg Pressure Tanks in the amount of $46,000.00 from the Beachburg Water Reserve.

That General Government Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region enact a by-law to enter into a Subordination Agreement with Ottawa River Power Corporation for the purpose of Ottawa River Power Corporation receiving funding from Infrastructure Ontario for the construction of a new 44KV (5 MVA) Substation.

That General Government Committee receive this report for information purposes as it relates to the 2019

That General Government Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region: Support the efforts of the Township of Bonnechere Valley for joint regional efforts with regard to efficiency; Approve the following allocation of the $629,888 in funding received from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing: Detailed design Cobden Astrolabe Arena project - $175,000 Remaining streetlight upgrades to LED technology - $162,145 Allocation to Reserves for future efficiency initiatives - $62,988 Cobden/Muskrat stormwater management review - $35,000 Municipal Drains review - $32,000 Development Charges Study - $30,000 Corporate building energy efficiency upgrades - $25,000 Water & Wastewater Rate Study - $25,000 GPS in corporate vehicles - $20,000 Emergency operations improvements - $20,000 Beachburg /Cobden Growth Study - $20,000 Information Technology improvements - $10,000 Folding machine purchase - $8,500 Sidewalk evaluation - $4,255.

That Protective Services Committee receive this report for information purposes as it relates to the fire department training program and grandfathering submissions.

That Recreation & Tourism Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region direct staff to prepare a request for proposals for canteen services at the Cobden Astrolabe Arena.

That Recreation & Tourism Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region direct staff to formalize an agreement with Paul’s Pro Shop for use of Township property for mobile skate sharpening services, including a seasonal fee for each arena.

That Recreation & Tourism Committee receive this report for information purposes relates the 2019 edition of the Whitewater Streetstrut

That Recreation & Tourism Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region direct staff to prepare to apply for an Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program in Ontario Grant – Culture & Recreation stream for the accessibility and dressing room renewal project at the Cobden Astrolabe Arena.

That Recreation & Tourism Committee recommend that Council of the Township of Whitewater Region support in principal the letter from Saugeen Shore and Brockton regarding the Investing in Canada infrastructure grant

That Transportation Services Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve the purchase of a tractor, PTO, and snow blower to replace the 1993 Kubota Tractor (TRC#3) at an estimated cost of $135,000.

That Transportation Services Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region enact a by-law to dedicate for road purposes the public road known as Firehall Lane.

Be it resolved that the following by-laws be taken as read and passed:  19-05-1170, being a by-law to adopt Terms of Reference for the Seniors & Older Adults Task Force  19-05-1171, being a by-law to enter into an agreement with Ottawa River Power Corporation.

That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region direct staff apply for a grant under the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) in Ontario under the Rural and Northern Infrastructure Investments stream for the reconstruction of Olmstead-Jeffrey Lake Road.

That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve the closed session minutes of April 17, 2019, understanding that they remain confidential.

Be it resolved that By-law 19-05-1172, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its Regular Meeting of May 8, 2019, be taken as read and passed.