The Whitewater Region Record

Regular Council

December 11, 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 enact a by- law for the property described as Part of Lot 17, Ross Concession 3; Olmstead-Jeffrey Lake Road, in order to modify the zoning category of two portions of the subject parcel from: • “Limited Service Residential (LSR) Zone” and “Rural (RU) Zone” to “Rural - Exception Forty (RU-E40) Zone”; and • “Limited Service Residential (LSR) Zone” to “Limited Service Residential - Exception Five (LSR-E5) Zone”.
Moved by Councillor Dave Mackay, seconded by Councillor Daryl McLaughlin
Carried
That Development & Planning Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region enact a by- law for the property described as Part of Lot 10, Westmeath Concession East Front C, Lacroix Bay Road, in order to restrict any buildings or structures other than boat docking and launching facilities.
Moved by Councillor Dave Mackay, seconded by Reeve Cathy Regier
Carried
That General Government Committee receive this report for information purposes as it pertains to the Management Letter received from the 2019 procedural audit.
Moved by Councillor Chris Olmstead, seconded by Councillor Charlene Jackson
Carried
Regular Council Minutes December 11, 2019 Page 4 of 11 That General Government Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve the CAO’s 2020 Workplan.
Moved by Councillor Charlene Jackson, seconded by Councillor Dave Mackay
Carried
That General Government Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region enact by-laws to authorize the long-term financing of the 2019 Rosenbaur RXT Tanker Truck; and authorize a debenture by-law for the 2018 Rosenbaur RXT Pumper Fire Truck and the 2019 Rosenbaur Mini Rescue Fire Truck.
Moved by Councillor Charlene Jackson, seconded by Councillor Dave Mackay
Carried
That General Government Committee receive this report for information purposes as it relates to the expired lease for the ‘old’ garage located at 2272 Mineview Road with the Snow Country Snowmobile Region.
Moved by Councillor Dave Mackay, seconded by Councillor Daryl McLaughlin
Carried
That General Government Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region enact a by-law to appoint Laura Bennett to fill a vacancy on 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 Recreation & Tourism Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region enact a by-law to enter into an agreement with Cathy Horner-Bullpen Canteen for the operation of the canteen at the Beachburg Arena for an additional five-year term.
Moved by Councillor Dave Mackay, seconded by Councillor Charlene Jackson
Carried
That Recreation & Tourism Committee recommend Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve the Public Skating schedule for the duration of the 2019-2020 ice season.
Moved by Reeve Cathy Regier, seconded by Councillor Daryl McLaughlin
Carried
That Recreation & Tourism Committee recommend Council approve the emergency repair of the septic system at the Westmeath Arena and Fire Hall.
Moved by Councillor Charlene Jackson, seconded by Councillor Daryl McLaughlin
Carried
Be it resolved that By-law 19-12-1247, 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
Be it resolved that the following by-laws be taken as read and passed: • By-law 19-12-1233, being a by-law to amend By-law Number 23-92 of the former Corporation of the Township of Ross Part of Lot 17, Concession 3; Olmstead-Jeffrey Lake Road • By-law 19-12-1234, being a by-law to amend By-law Number 98-13 of the former Corporation of the Township of Westmeath Part of Lot 10, Concession East Front C; Lacroix Bay Road • By-law 19-12-1236, being a by-law to establish a Private Road Standard Policy • By-law 19-12-1237, being a by-law to appoint a Treasurer/Deputy CAO • By-law 19-12-1238, being a by-law to establish a Recruitment & Employment Policy • By-law 19-12-1239, being a by-law to establish an Organizational Structure Policy • By-law 19-12-1240, being a by-law to establish an Accounts Receivable Policy • By-law 19-12-1241, being a by-law to establish a Tax Billing & Collection Policy Regular Council Minutes December 11, 2019 Page 7 of 11 • By-law 19-12-1242, being a by-law to establish a Utility Billing & Collection Policy • By-law 19-12-1243, being a by-law to authorize the 2020 user fees and charges for all municipal departments • By-law 19-12-1244, being a by-law to adopt the 2020 Tax Supported and User Pay Budgets • By-law 19-12-1245, being a by-law to approve the submission of an application to Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation (“OILC”) for the Long Term Financing of Certain Capital Works for the Corporation of the Municipality of Whitewater Region (the Mun
Moved by Councillor Daryl McLaughlin, seconded by Councillor Dave Mackay
Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region authorize the Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer to sign the Whitewater Region Drinking Water Quality Management System (DWQMS) Operational Plan Commitment and Endorsement.
Moved by Reeve Cathy Regier, seconded by Councillor Daryl McLaughlin
Carried
The Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve the Public Skating schedule for the duration of the 2019- 2020 ice season.
Moved by Reeve Cathy Regier, seconded by Councillor Chris Olmstead
Carried
The Council approve the emergency repair of the septic system at the Westmeath Arena and Fire Hall.
Moved by Reeve Cathy Regier, seconded by Councillor Chris Olmstead
Carried
That the Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve the Regular minutes of December 4, 2019.
Moved by Councillor Daryl McLaughlin, seconded by Councillor Charlene Jackson
Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve the closed session minutes of December 4, 2019, understanding that they remain confidential.
Moved by Councillor Dave Mackay, seconded by Councillor Charlene Jackson
Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region extend the meeting passed 9:00 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Neil Nicholson, seconded by Councillor Dave Mackay
Carried
Be it resolved that By-law 19-12-1248, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its Regular Meeting of December 11, 2019, be taken as read and passed.
Moved by Reeve Cathy Regier, seconded by Councillor Neil Nicholson
Carried

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