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 (15 motions)
15 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
Regular Council Minutes April 21, 2021 Page 1 of 8 That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve an amendment to the zoning category of the property described as Part of Lot 26, Concession 3, Calvin Road, from “Rural (RU) Zone” to the “Rural - Exception Forty-One (RU- E41) Zone”.
Moved by Reeve Cathy Regier, seconded by Councillor Dave Mackay
Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve the 2020 Audited Financial Statements prepared by MacKillican & Associates and accept the Management Letter for information purposes.
Moved by Councillor Dave Mackay, seconded by Councillor Charlene Jackson
Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve the 2021 budget amendments based on additional Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund and the Federal Gas Tax Top Up funds announced.
Moved by Councillor Chris Olmstead, seconded by Reeve Cathy Regier
Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve the write off of taxes for the four properties owned by the Ministry of Northern Development & Mines.
Moved by Councillor Charlene Jackson, seconded by Councillor Dave Mackay
Carried
Regular Council Minutes April 21, 2021 Page 4 of 8 That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region receive the 2020 Integrity Commissioner's Report for information purposes.
Moved by Councillor Chris Olmstead, seconded by Councillor Dave Mackay
Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve the Flooding Readiness Plan as a component of the Emergency Preparedness and Response Program.
Moved by Councillor Dave Mackay, seconded by Reeve Cathy Regier
Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region direct staff to retain the portion of land described as Block K, Plan 466, for the purposes of the developing a future pathway, to undertake maintenance of the trees in 2021 and include the project in the 2022 Capital Budget.
Moved by Councillor Dave Mackay, seconded by Councillor Chris Olmstead
Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve the commemorative naming of the new parkette at the corner of Gore Line and Westmeath Road as Boyer- Laderoute Park in honour of the family with historical significance to the township.
Moved by Councillor Chris Olmstead, seconded by Councillor Daryl McLaughlin
Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region adopt the Seniors Community Needs Assessment and Age Friendly Community Plan as a guiding document.
Moved by Councillor Neil Nicholson, seconded by Councillor Charlene Jackson
Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve the WWR Seniors Home Support and Active Living Pilot funded by the Province of Ontario Inclusive Community Grants.
Moved by Councillor Dave Mackay, seconded by Councillor Daryl McLaughlin
Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region appoint Terms of Reference and appointments to the Westmeath Recreation Task Force.
Moved by Councillor Dave Mackay, seconded by Councillor Charlene Jackson
Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve a pilot program for curbside collection of leaf & yard waste in 2021. Regular Council Minutes April 21, 2021 Page 6 of 8 For Against Absent Councillor Charlene Jackson x Councillor Dave Mackay x Mayor Michael Moore x Reeve Cathy Regier x Councillor Daryl McLaughlin x Councillor Neil Nicholson x Councillor Chris Olmstead x 5 2 0
Moved by Councillor Charlene Jackson, seconded by Councillor Dave Mackay
Carried
Whereas, the Township of Whitewater Region modified landfill fees and users have expressed concerns with increases and affordability; Whereas, a study is underway to maximize the useful life of the landfill and look at site improvements; Therefore be it resolved that Council of the Township of Whitewater Region direct staff to prepare a report on the feasibility of introducing weight scales at the landfill in 2021 and how such a project would be funded.
Moved by Councillor Dave Mackay, seconded by Councillor Neil Nicholson
Carried
Regular Council Minutes April 21, 2021 Page 7 of 8 That Council of The Township of Whitewater Region approve the regular minutes of April 7, 2021.
Moved by Councillor Daryl McLaughlin, seconded by Councillor Charlene Jackson
Carried
Be it resolved that the by-laws listed on the April 21, 2021 agenda be taken as read and passed.
Moved by Councillor Dave Mackay, seconded by Reeve Cathy Regier