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 (12 motions)
12 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve an amendment to the zoning category of the property located at 224 Sturgeon Mountain Road.
Moved by Councillor Chris Olmstead, seconded by Councillor Dave Mackay
Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region authorize the long-term financing of the 2022 Freightliner Tandem Plow Truck and the application for temporary borrowing for the Olmstead-Jeffrey Lake Road project.
Moved by Councillor Daryl McLaughlin, seconded by Councillor Charlene Jackson
Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region reiterate that it supports growth and encourages the County of Renfrew to plan for growth, the necessary planning and investment in infrastructure to attract it.
Moved by Councillor Charlene Jackson, seconded by Councillor Daryl McLaughlin
Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region: 1. Approve making the contract Building Inspector/Plans Examiner a permanent full-time position effective March 28, 2022. 2. Approve the setting of deposits for building permit applications. 3. Approve entering into a service agreement with the Township of Bonnechere Valley and Town of Petawawa for the provision of temporary building inspection/plans examination services by Whitewater Region staff.
Moved by Councillor Charlene Jackson, seconded by Councillor Dave Mackay
Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region receive the draft Community Profile for information purposes.
Moved by Councillor Chris Olmstead, seconded by Councillor Charlene Jackson
Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater approve the re- appointment of the Integrity Commissioner for another three-year term.
Moved by Councillor Dave Mackay, seconded by Councillor Daryl McLaughlin
Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve the single-source award to Image Advantage Solutions Inc. for FileHold Electronic Document and Records Management System (EDRMS) to manage electronic records.
Moved by Councillor Dave Mackay, seconded by Councillor Charlene Jackson
Carried
Whereas, effective February 17, 2022, Ontario will further ease public health measures; and effective March 1, 2022, Ontario will lift proof of vaccination requirements for all settings. Whereas, section 25(2)(h) of the Ontario Health and Safety Act states that the Employer is required to take every precaution reasonable in the circumstances for the protection of a worker and the Township has done so through proactive measures; and Therefore be it resolved that Council of the Township of Whitewater Region direct that the policies establishing vaccine requirements with regards to COVID 19 be repealed effective March 1, 2022; and Council thanks all those who have adhered to the policies, either through vaccination or regular rapid testing, to ensure a safe workplace.
Moved by Councillor Daryl McLaughlin, seconded by Councillor Chris Olmstead
Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve a one-time contribution of $5,000 (Platinum Partnership Level) toward Festival Hall Centre for the Performing Arts' 2022 renovation project.
Moved by Councillor Dave Mackay, seconded by Councillor Chris Olmstead
Carried
Regular Council Minutes February 16, 2022 Page 6 of 8 That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region staff examine the possibility of the Township becoming a partner of Festival Hall Centre for the Preforming Arts for 2023.
Moved by Councillor Neil Nicholson, seconded by Councillor Charlene Jackson
Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve the regular minutes of February 2, 2022.
Moved by Councillor Daryl McLaughlin, seconded by Councillor Dave Mackay
Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve the closed session minutes of February 2, 2022, understanding that they remain confidential.
Moved by Councillor Charlene Jackson, seconded by Councillor Daryl McLaughlin