Regular Council

That Development & Planning Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region enact a by- law for the the property described as Part of Lot 10, Ross Concession 3; Kohlsmith Road, in order to modify the zoning category from “Rural (RU) Zone” and “Environmental Protection (EP) Zone” to “Rural - Exception Thirty-Eight (RU-E38) Zone”.

That Development & Planning Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region enact a by- law to amend the Non-Conforming policies of Westmeath Zoning By-law No. 98-13 and Ross Zoning By-law No. 23-92 to permit an increase in the height of a non-conforming building or structure, for the sole purpose of floodproofing.

That Development & Planning Committee receive this report for information purposes as it relates to the public meeting for the Zoning By-law Amendment (File D-14-107) for the property located at 240 Pinewood Park Road in order to modify the zoning category from “Rural (RU) Zone” to “Campground Commercial -Exception Four - holding (CC-E4- h) Zone”.

That Development & Planning Committee receive this report for information purposes as it pertains to the public meeting for the Zoning By-law Amendment (File D-14-103) to modify and add applicable provisions to the Westmeath and Ross Zoning By-law’s No. 98-13 and 23-92 to permit: • the temporary use of one (1) recreational vehicle (travel/tent trailer, motor homes) on vacant properties located within the Rural (RU), Waterfront Vicinity (WV) and Limited Service Residential (LSR) Zones, provided it meets all other applicable policies of the By-laws and is licensed by the municipality; and Regular Council Minutes July 3, 2019 Page 4 of 11 • accessory buildings or structures such as sunrooms, decks and porches attached to any trailer not exceeding the ground floor area of the trailer and accessory buildings or structures such as a shed not exceeding 11.25 square metres.

That Environmental Services Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region enact a by-law to enter into an agreement with Ontario Wholesale Energy to purchase electric energy and gas for a five-year term.

That General Government Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region enact a by-law to adopt the new Accounts Receivable Policy.

That General Government Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve the closure of the municipal office on Thursday, September 26, 2019 for the annual staff training day.

That General Government Committee receive this report for information purposes as it relates to next steps for a new Strategic Plan.

That Protective Services Committee recommend Council of Township of Whitewater Region adopt the following resolution: Whereas, the Township of Whitewater Region recently experienced a flooding disaster with an Emergency Regular Council Minutes July 3, 2019 Page 6 of 11 Declaration on April 25, 2019 and has experienced incremental operating and capital costs; and Whereas, the Council of the Township of Whitewater Region hereby requests the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing activate the Municipal Disaster Recovery Assistance program; and Further that the Township’s Treasurer is hereby given delegated authority to verify, attest and submit the necessary claim.

That Recreation & Tourism Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region enact a by-law to authorize an agreement with the Beachburg Agricultural Society.

That Recreation & Tourism Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region enact a by-law to enter into an agreement with the Whitewater Kings for the 2019- 2020 hockey season.

That Transportation Services Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve the award of Tender 2019-01 to Elliott Farm Equipment Ltd., for the purchase of a 2019 Massey Ferguson MF6712 at a cost of $108,457.65 including H.S.T.

Be it resolved that the following by-laws be taken as read and passed: • 19-07-1186, being a by-law to amend By-law Number 23- 92 of the former Corporation of the Township of Ross as amended for 596 Kohlsmith Road • 19-07-1187, being a by-law to amend By-law Number 98- 13 of the former Corporation of the Township of Westmeath and amend By-law Number 23-92 of the former Corporation of the Township of Ross as amended (flood proofing) • 19-07-1188, being a by-law to amend the Employment By- Law for the Township of Whitewater Region.

That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region support Consent File B31/19 to allow creation of one new residential lot, subject to the following conditions: Regular Council Minutes July 3, 2019 Page 8 of 11 1. That the Owner provides the Township with two original copies of a registered reference plan (survey plan) that identifies the severances. 2. That the Owner enters into a Development Agreement registered against the severed and retained parcels to satisfy requirements relating to: o the implementation of the Reverse Osmosis System o an indemnity clause removing responsibility of the Township and the County of Renfrew o advising purchasers that studies and agreement(s) apply to the lands purchased and may provide conditions on the use of the property. 3. That the Owner obtains an amendment to Zoning By-law No. 98-13, to restrict future Consent (severance) applications on the retained parcel.

That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region direct staff to plow the Beachburg Tract Parking Lot located at 631 Government Road commencing the 2019/20 winter season, following upgrades to be completed by the County of Renfrew and approval by Whitewater Region Road Superintendent.

That the Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve the regular minutes of June 19, 2019. Regular Council Minutes July 3, 2019 Page 9 of 11

That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve the special council minutes of June 26, 2019.

That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve the revised closed session minutes of June 5, 2019 and special closed session minutes of June 26, understanding that they remain confidential.

Be it resolved that By-law 19-07-1189, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its special meeting of June 26, 2019 and the regular meeting of July 3, 2019, be taken as read and passed.