Regular Council

That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve the February 21, 2024 agenda allowing item 11.b to be heard after item 6.1. Regular Council Minutes February 21, 2024 Page 1 of 7

That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve the February 7, 2024 minutes.

That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region hear Item 8. Public Comments before Item 7. Mayors Address.

That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region receive this report for information purposes.

That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve the extension of RFP-2020-05 (Environment Monitoring and Reporting Services for Solid Waste Sites) for a one-year term (2024 monitoring year) to Jp2g Consultants Inc. as per quote #17-6046H, received at a total cost of $42,042.14 inclusive of non-refundable H.S.T.

That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region receive this powerpoint presentation for information purposes.

That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region enact a by-law to adopt the By-law Enforcement Complaint Policy.

That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region enact a by-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an encroachment agreement with the Cobden Farmer's Market to permit the continued use of the property located at 1 Astrolabe Road for a billboard.

WHEREAS Access to natural gas is important to residents and businesses in our community for affordability and reliability. WHEREAS The Ontario Energy Board's (OEB) decision on Phase 1 of the Enbridge Gas 2024 rebasing application, issued on 21 December 2023, has concerning implications including putting into question the future access to natural gas that support of economic development, affordable housing growth, and energy reliability in communities such as Township of Whitewater Region; and WHEREAS Ontario is growing and access to affordable energy to support this growth for homes and businesses is crucial, as is a measured approach to energy transition as not having access to natural gas will stifle economic growth and put housing and energy affordability at risk. The Township of Whitewater Region NOWTHEREBE IT RESOLVES THAT Council of the Township of Whitewater Region supports a measured approach to Ontario’s energy transition; and THAT Township of Whitewater Region recognizes that there may not be enough electricity available to replace the energy Regular Council Minutes February 21, 2024 Page 5 of 7 provided by natural gas and meet the increased demand from electrification; and THAT Natural gas must continue to play an integral role in meeting the energy needs of Ontario; and THAT Township of Whitewater Region supports the work the Government of Ontario has done to date, including the Natural Gas Expansion Program and Electrification and Energy Transition Panel’s call f

That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region lift from the table the Kinsmen Pool item.

That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region direct staff to engage with the City of Pembroke and provide an information report to council relating to: 1. Possible funding sources for up to the 11%; and 2. invest in an agreement and opportunities with the City of Pembroke for exchange funds committed to the rehab of the Kinsmen Pool.

That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region extend the meeting as per section of the procedural bylaw until 8:15 p.m.

Be it resolved that the By-laws be listed on the February 21, 2024 agenda, be taken as read and passed.