The Whitewater Region Record

Regular Council

July 17, 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 (21 motions)

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

That Development & Planning Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region award the preparation of the Water & Wastewater Rate Study (including water financial plan) and Development Charges Study to Watson & Associates Economists Ltd at a cost of $51,000 excluding HST.
Moved by Reeve Cathy Regier, seconded by Councillor Dave Mackay
Carried
That Development & Planning Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region support Consent File B20/19 to allow creation of a new residential lot, subject to the following condition: Regular Council Minutes July 17, 2019 Page 2 of 11 1. That the Owner provides the Township with two (2) original copies of a registered reference plan (survey plan).
Moved by Reeve Cathy Regier, seconded by Councillor Chris Olmstead
Carried
That Development & Planning Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region enact a by- law 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”.
Moved by Councillor Daryl McLaughlin, seconded by Mayor Michael Moore
Carried
That Development & Planning Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region enact a by- law to modify and add applicable provisions to the Westmeath and Ross Zoning By-laws No. 98-13 and 23-92 to permit: • the 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 17, 2019 Page 3 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.
Moved by Councillor Dave Mackay, seconded by Mayor Michael Moore
Defeated
That Development & Planning Committee postpone the matter and bring back to committee on November 20, 2019.
Moved by Councillor Dave Mackay, seconded by Mayor Michael Moore
Carried
That General Government Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region enact a by-law to appoint Laura Allan as an additional member to the Whitewater Region Public Library Board for the term ending November 14, 2022.
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 appoint members to the Seniors & Older Adults Task Force for the term ending November 14, 2022.
Moved by Councillor Dave Mackay, seconded by Councillor Charlene Jackson
Carried
Regular Council Minutes July 17, 2019 Page 5 of 11 That General Government Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region adopt the PSAB Budget 2019 Compliance Report.
Moved by Mayor Michael Moore, seconded by Councillor Charlene Jackson
Carried
That General Government Committee receive this report for information purposes as it relates to budget performance as of June 30, 2019.
Moved by Councillor Charlene Jackson, seconded by Councillor Dave Mackay
Carried
That Transportation Services Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region enact a by-law to adopt a Mail Box Policy to direct the installation, maintenance and replacement of mail boxes on municipal road allowances.
Moved by Councillor Dave Mackay, seconded by Reeve Cathy Regier
Carried
Be it resolved that the following by-laws be taken as read and passed: • By-law 19-07-1190, being a by-law to authorize the execution of a shared use agreement with the Beachburg Agriculture Society • By-law 19-07-1191, being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Rental Agreement with the CCHL Tier 2 Hockey Club • By-law 19-07-1192, being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Service Contract for the Collection and Transportation of Garbage and Recyclable Material (Miller Waste Systems Inc.) • By-law 19-07-1194, being a by-law to amend By-law Number 23-92 of the former Corporation of the Township of Ross as amended (240 Pinewood Park Road) • By-law 19-07-1195, being a by-law to establish an Accounts Receivable Policy • By-law 19-07-1196, being a by-law to establish Council Education and Miscellaneous Expenses Policies as amended • By-law 19-07-1198, being a by-law to appoint members to the Whitewater Region Seniors & Older Adults Task Force Regular Council Minutes July 17, 2019 Page 7 of 11 • By-law 19-07-1199, being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Customer Agreement for Electricity and Natural Gas (Ontario Wholesale Energy).
Moved by Councillor Dave Mackay, seconded by Councillor Charlene Jackson
Carried
Be it resolved that By-law 19-07-1197, being a by-law to establish and appoint the Whitewater Region Public Library Board, be taken as read and passed.
Moved by Reeve Cathy Regier, seconded by Councillor Dave Mackay
Carried
Whereas, the Township of Whitewater Region recently experienced a flooding disaster with an Emergency Declaration on April 25, 2019 and has experienced incremental operating and capital costs; and 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.
Moved by Councillor Dave Mackay, seconded by Councillor Charlene Jackson
Carried
That 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.
Moved by Reeve Cathy Regier, seconded by Councillor Dave Mackay
Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve the closure of the municipal office on Thursday, September 19, 2019 for the annual staff training day.
Moved by Councillor Chris Olmstead, seconded by Councillor Charlene Jackson
Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region support Consent File B20/19 to allow creation of a new residential lot, subject to the following condition: 1. That the Owner provides the Township with two (2) original copies of a registered reference plan (survey plan).
Moved by Councillor Charlene Jackson, seconded by Councillor Dave Mackay
Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region award the preparation of the Water & Wastewater Rate Study (including water financial plan) and Development Charges Study to Watson & Associates Economists Ltd at a cost of $51,000 excluding HST.
Moved by Councillor Charlene Jackson, seconded by Councillor Dave Mackay
Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region adopt the PSAB Budget 2019 Compliance Report.
Moved by Councillor Daryl McLaughlin, seconded by Councillor Charlene Jackson
Carried
Regular Council Minutes July 17, 2019 Page 9 of 11 That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve that Sturgeon Mountain Road (Zion Line to Beachburg Road) be kept as a double surface treated road for the time being with the placement of large corrective cold mix patching in 2019 at an estimated cost of $7,000.
Moved by Councillor Dave Mackay, seconded by Councillor Chris Olmstead
Carried
That the Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve the Regular minutes of July 3, 2019.
Moved by Councillor Dave Mackay, seconded by Reeve Cathy Regier
Carried
Be it resolved that By-law 19-07-1200, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its Regular Meeting of July 17, 2019 be taken as read and passed.
Moved by Councillor Dave Mackay, seconded by Councillor Chris Olmstead
Carried

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