Regular Council

That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve the October 18, 2023 agenda.

That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve the October 4, 2023 regular minutes.

That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region receive the minutes of the Cobden Recreation Association Meeting held September 13, 2023.

That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region receive the minutes of the Beachburg Recreation Association meetings held September 13, 2023 and September 18, 2023, and meeting summary, respectively.

That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region receive Manager Cleroux's presentation concerning Water and Wastewater Services

That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region directs staff to take actions as recommended in the Water and Waste Water Services report. Regular Council Minutes October 18, 2023 Page 7 of 11

That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region, pursuant to Section 1.3 of By-Law No. 23-03-1588, being a by-law to govern the proceedings of Council of the Township of Whitewater Region, suspend the rules and regulation respecting Section 11 - Regular Meeting Times.

That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region enact a by-law to enter into Site Plan Agreement with the owner/applicant to permit the construction of a micro- brewery at 1641 Greenwood Road.

That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region enact a by-law to enter into a Data Sharing and Services Agreement with the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation.

Whereas the City of Clarence-Rockland has petitioned the Minister of Public Safety of Canada to conduct a third-party study of the Ottawa River and its tributaries and basins in order to provide the Ottawa River Planning Board better tools to adapt the river to the influence of climate change and from the impact of development; and Whereas the City of Clarence-Rockland has further requested that a cross-border consultation board representing the municipalities in support of this petition be created to oversee the scope of the work study and to provide input into proposed implementation options. Now Therefore Be It Resolved That the Township of Whitewater Region adds its full support to the efforts of the City of Clarence-Rockland in developing appropriate management tools and practices to reduce occurrences of flooding of the Ottawa River and to lessen the negative impacts to its residents.

Whereas the Town of Fort Erie and other municipalities have requested the Government of Ontario to establish a regulatory framework requiring digital platforms such as Airbnb, VRBO and others which effect municipal rentals to: 1. Require owners using the digital platforms to comply with municipal planning and licensing regulations; Regular Council Minutes October 18, 2023 Page 9 of 11 2. Prevent advertising of properties that are not registered with the relevant municipality; and 3. Provide a contact with the platform to ensure ongoing and effective communications for provincial and municipal officials; And Further That the Province of Ontario be asked to work with municipalities to address situations in which long-term housing stock has been

Be it resolved that the By-laws be listed on the October 18, agenda, be taken as read and passed.