The Whitewater Region Record

Regular Council

September 1, 2021

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 (23 motions)

23 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve two (2) amendments to the zoning categories of the properties described as Part of Lot 24 & 25, Concession 7, Queens Line,to implement the zoning modifications outlined in this report.
Moved by Reeve Cathy Regier, seconded by Councillor Charlene Jackson
Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve an amendment to the zoning category of the property Regular Council Minutes September 1, 2021 Page 2 of 11 described as Part of Lot 15, Concession 8, Hawthorne Road,from“Rural (RU) Zone” to “Rural - Exception Thirty (RU-E30) Zone”.
Moved by Councillor Chris Olmstead, seconded by Councillor Daryl McLaughlin
Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve an amendment to the zoning category of the property described as Part of Lot 7, Westmeath North Front “D”, Greenway Drive, from “Waterfront Vicinity (WV) Zone” to “Waterfront Vicinity- Exception Fifty-Four (WV-E54) Zone”.
Moved by Councillor Chris Olmstead, seconded by Councillor Charlene Jackson
Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve entering into a one-year Rental Agreement with the CCHL Tier II Hockey Club.
Moved by Reeve Cathy Regier, seconded by Councillor Chris Olmstead
Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve an amendment to the User Fees By-law to establish a daytime rate of $30.00 for the Cobden Arena Upstairs Hall.
Moved by Councillor Charlene Jackson, seconded by Councillor Daryl McLaughlin
Carried
Regular Council Minutes September 1, 2021 Page 4 of 11 That Council of the Township of Whitewater approve the award of the Joint RFP for Audit Services to MacKillican & Associates for a three-year term for the years ending December 31 2021, 2022 & 2023 with the option to extend for a two year term for the years ending December 31, 2024 & 2025.
Moved by Councillor Charlene Jackson, seconded by Councillor Chris Olmstead
Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve the long-term financing of the 2021 John Deere 770 GP Grader.
Moved by Reeve Cathy Regier, seconded by Councillor Charlene Jackson
Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region authorize a debenture by-law for the Compactor (Drum Roller).
Moved by Councillor Chris Olmstead, seconded by Councillor Charlene Jackson
Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater approve the approach and timetable for the 2022 Budget.
Moved by Councillor Chris Olmstead, seconded by Councillor Neil Nicholson
Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region direct staff to complete a funding application under the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP): Green Stream Stage II for the engineering, design, construction of process and compliance components of the Beachburg Water Treatment Plant (WTP).
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 outcome of the special leaf & yard waste curbside collection (pilot project).
Moved by Councillor Dave Mackay, seconded by Councillor Charlene Jackson
Carried
Regular Council Minutes September 1, 2021 Page 6 of 11 That Council approve the acceptance, assumption, dedication as public highway and naming of the lands described as Part 2 of Plan 49R-9820.
Moved by Reeve Cathy Regier, seconded by Councillor Dave Mackay
Carried
That Council approve the acceptance, assumption, dedication as public highway and naming the lands described as Part 4 of Plan 49R-19831.
Moved by Councillor Dave Mackay, seconded by Councillor Charlene Jackson
Carried
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).
Moved by Councillor Charlene Jackson, seconded by Councillor Daryl McLaughlin
Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve in principle the installation of the sanitary sewer to service those lands described as Bennett Meadows Subdivision over municipally held lands described as Part of Lot 6, Ross Concession 1.
Moved by Councillor Chris Olmstead, seconded by Councillor Daryl McLaughlin
Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve entering into a Site Plan Agreement with Benjamin and Judith Snyder relating to a telecommunications tower.
Moved by Councillor Dave Mackay, seconded by Councillor Charlene Jackson
Carried
The Council of the Township of Whitewater Region extend the meeting beyond 7:45 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Neil Nicholson, seconded by Councillor Dave Mackay
Carried
1. That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region authorize entering into Site Plan Agreements with the owners/applicants to govern the construction of communication towers at the properties located at 987 Regular Council Minutes September 1, 2021 Page 8 of 11 Grants Settlement Road, 1744 Bromley Line, 1100 Lookout Road and 3479 McLaughlin Road. 2. That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve, in principle, the installation of a communication tower and infrastructure at the municipally-owned properties at 990 Kohlsmith Road (Landfill) and 44 Gould Street (Cobden Water Tower) and, direct staff to bring forward an agreement with Whitewater Internet.
Moved by Reeve Cathy Regier, seconded by Councillor Chris Olmstead
Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region direct the CAO to develop a Public Consultation and Engagement Policy to set clear expectations and guidance with regard to public notice, information, consultation and engagement on Township business.
Moved by Councillor Neil Nicholson, seconded by Councillor Daryl McLaughlin
Carried
Regular Council Minutes September 1, 2021 Page 9 of 11 That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve the regular minutes of July 7, 2021.
Moved by Reeve Cathy Regier, seconded by Councillor Dave Mackay
Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve the special minutes of August 9, 2021.
Moved by Councillor Daryl McLaughlin, seconded by Councillor Chris Olmstead
Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve the closed session minutes of July 7 and August 9, 2021, understanding that they remain confidential.
Moved by Councillor Chris Olmstead, seconded by Reeve Cathy Regier
Carried
Regular Council Minutes September 1, 2021 Page 10 of 11 Be it resolved that the by-laws listed on the September 1, 2021 agenda be taken as read and passed.
Moved by Councillor Dave Mackay, seconded by Councillor Chris Olmstead
Carried

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