Regular Council

That Development & Planning Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region enact a by- law to authorize the Township to enter into a Development/ Private Road Agreement with Joseph Edward Kowalski to implement the requirements to: • extend of the private road known as Voyageur Bay Trail; • develop in accordance with the approved site plans and reports/studies; Regular Council Minutes October 2, 2019 Page 2 of 13 • advise purchasers that studies and agreement(s) apply to the lands purchased and may provide conditions on the use of the property.

That Development & Planning Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region enact a by- law to modify the zoning category of the subject parcel from “Limited Service Residential - holding (LSR-h) Zone” to “Limited Services Residential (LSR) Zone”.

That Development & Planning Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region support Consent File B42/19 to permit a lot addition, subject to the following conditions: 1.That the Owner provides the Township with two original and a digital copy of a registered reference plan (survey plan) that identifies the severances. 2.That the Owner obtain a sewage system inspection for the existing septic systems located on the retained and enlarged parcels and that a copy of the inspection reports be submitted to the Chief Building Official.

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 Peter and Catherine Blok to implement the Regular Council Minutes October 2, 2019 Page 3 of 13 requirements of the Environmental Assessment conducted by Jp2g Consultants Inc.

That Development & Planning Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region support the granting of a one-year extension to the Draft Plan of Subdivision and Conditions of Draft Approval for Wren Subdivision (County File 47T93005).

That Environmental Services Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region award the following projects to Robinson Consultants Inc.: 1. McLeod Municipal Drain Review at an estimated cost of $14,067.50, and 2. Supplemental Drainage Superintendent Services at an estimated cost of $55,623.00.

That General Government Committee receive this report for information purposes as it relates to the 2020 budget schedule.

That General Government Committee receive this report for information purposes as it relates to budget performance as of August 31, 2019.

That General Government Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve the 2019-2020 renewal cost for Employee Group Benefit Plan with Manulife for the term of October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2020. Regular Council Minutes October 2, 2019 Page 5 of 13

That General Government Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve the draft strategies for the 2020-2030 Strategic Plan for public consultation.

That Protective Services Committee receive this report for information purposes as it relates to the Municipal Disaster Recovery Assistance Program Flood Claim submitted to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing on August 19, 2019.

That Protective Services Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region direct the Fire Chief/CEMC to bring forward an amended by-law regulating open air burning and recreational burning and fire permitting system.

Regular Council Minutes October 2, 2019 Page 6 of 13 That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region extend the meeting beyond 9:00 p.m.

That Protective Services Committee receive this report for information purposes as it relates to the status of recommendations from the 2017 Fire Master Plan.

Be it resolved that the following by-laws be taken as read and passed: • By-law 19-10-1210, being a by-law to establish an Accountability & Transparency Policy • By-law 19-10-1211, being a by-law to establish a Corporate Communications Policy • By-law 19-10-1212, being a by-law to establish a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Policy • By-law 19-10-1213, being a by-law to establish a Corporate Video Policy • By-law 19-10-1214, being a by-law to establish an I.T. Security Policy Regular Council Minutes October 2, 2019 Page 7 of 13 • By-law 19-10-1215, being a by-law to establish a Remote & Mobile Computing Policy • By-law 19-10-1216, being a by-law to impose special annual drainage rates upon land in respect of which money is borrowed under The Tile Drainage Act (Valley Bio) • By-law 19-10-1217, being a by-law to to impose special annual drainage rates upon land in respect of which money is borrowed under The Tile Drainage Act (Keith & Karen Black) • By-law 19-10-1218, being a by-law to amend By-law 23- 92 of the former Corporation of Ross Township to remove the holding symbol and to enter into a Development/Private Road Agreement for Part Lot 13 Ross Concession 12 – Voyageur Bay • By-law 19-10-1219, being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Site Plan Agreement with Peter and Catherine Blok

That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region direct the Whitewater Bromley Community Health Centre to purchase yellow Whitewater Region garbage bags and place them at curbside for collection, or make alternate arrangements for management of their waste at their cost.

That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve the design of a new municipal website by Blue North Studios at an estimated cost of $4,400. Regular Council Minutes October 2, 2019 Page 8 of 13

That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region direct staff to review municipally owned properties and make recommendation regarding their existing and future use, including properties to be considered for surplus/sale.

That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve the following grants totaling $6,550 for the 2nd intake of 2019 Partnership & Sponsorship Grants: 1. BORCA ($500) 2. Cobden Recreation Association ($2,600) 3. Cobden Santa Claus Parade ($1,000) 4. Lanark Renfrew Health & Community Services ($750) 5. Renfrew and Area Seniors Home Support ($200) 6. Whiskers of Whitewater ($500) 7. Whitewater Historical Society ($1,000)

That Council of the Township direct that the Whitewater Streetstrut event be placed on hiatus for 2020.

That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region support Consent File B42/19 to permit a lot addition, subject to the following conditions: Regular Council Minutes October 2, 2019 Page 9 of 13 1. That the Owner provides the Township with two original and a digital copy of a registered reference plan (survey plan)that identifies the severances. 2. That the Owner obtain a sewage system inspection for the existing septic systems located on the retained and enlarged parcels and that a copy of the inspection reports be submitted to the Chief Building Official.

That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region support the granting of a one-year extension to the Draft Plan of Subdivision and Conditions of Draft Approval for Wren Subdivision (County File 47T93005).

That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve the 2019-2020 renewal cost for Employee Group Benefit Plan with Manulife for the term of October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2020.

That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve the draft strategies for the 2020-2030 Strategic Plan for public consultation.

That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve the regular minutes of September 18, 2019.

That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve the closed session minutes of September 18, 2019, understanding that they remain confidential.

That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region request the Federal and Provincial governments conduct a truly independent technical review of the existing dam and reservoir infrastructure in the Ottawa River watershed with a goal of determining if "best use" is being made of the said infrastructure to forecast, reduce, or eliminate flooding along the Ottawa River and its tributaries; and Request the Federal and Provincial governments conduct a review of the Ottawa River Power Regulations Planning Board mandate, governance model, operating procedures and policies, with a goal of determining the appropriateness of same to (1) ensure the integrated management of all reservoirs and dams in the Ottawa River watershed, and (2) minimize damage from flooding along the Ottawa River and its tributaries.

That Council of the Township of Whitewater support resolutions from other lower tier municipalities in Renfrew County calling upon the Ontario Government to restore funding for legal aid to ensure that all the residents of Renfrew County have access to a fair and equitable justice system, regardless of their incomes.

Be it resolved that By-law 19-10-1220, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its Regular Meeting of October 2, 2019, be taken as read and passed.