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 (9 motions)
9 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region adopt the 2020 Annual Reports for the following drinking water systems: • Beachburg Drinking Water System • Cobden Drinking Water System • Haley Drinking Water System.
Moved by Councillor Dave Mackay, seconded by Councillor Charlene Jackson
Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve the single-source award of MSA RIT equipment to AJ Stone as budgeted in the 2021 capital budget.
Moved by Councillor Daryl McLaughlin, seconded by Councillor Neil Nicholson
Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve the purchase of 8 sets of firefighter bunker gear and 22 new fire helmets to replace expired gear, and equip newly hired recruit firefighters at a cost of $25,700 plus HST.
Moved by Reeve Cathy Regier, seconded by Councillor Dave Mackay
Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region receive this report for information purposes as it relates to the closure of the Gravenhurst campus of the Ontario Fire College.
Moved by Councillor Dave Mackay, seconded by Councillor Chris Olmstead
Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region receive the year end Treasurer’s report for fiscal year 2020, inclusive of the general fund, water fund, capital additions, capital disposals, debt, reserves, reserve funds and the building services annual report.
Moved by Councillor Dave Mackay, seconded by Councillor Neil Nicholson
Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve the temporary loan in the amount of $38,000 to the Westmeath and District Recreation Association, and an additional contribution in the amount of $63,474.59 to the Westmeath Arena BFA Ramp project.
Moved by Reeve Cathy Regier, seconded by Councillor Dave Mackay
Carried
Whereas, The Township of Whitewater Region owns land on Garden Lake which is used for beach purposes; and Whereas, Council’s strategic plan speaks to the importance of recreation and tourism opportunities; Therefore be it resolved that Council of the Township of Whitewater Region direct staff to report back on the Regular Council Minutes March 17, 2021 Page 5 of 7 potential introduction of amenities at Garden Lake beach, similar to Little Lakes; and Further, that staff confirm all season access to the property and any other constraints or considerations.
Moved by Councillor Daryl McLaughlin, seconded by Councillor Dave Mackay
Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve the regular minutes of March 3, 2021 and the closed session minutes understanding that they remain confidential.
Moved by Councillor Chris Olmstead, seconded by Councillor Dave Mackay
Carried
Be it resolved that the by-laws listed on the March 17, 2021 agenda be taken as read and passed.
Moved by Councillor Dave Mackay, seconded by Councillor Chris Olmstead