The Whitewater Region Record

Special Council

September 5, 2023

Who was there

Present (6): Mark Bell, Michael Moore, Neil Nicholson, Cathy Regier, Connie Tabbert, Joey Trimm

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 (18 motions)

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

That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region adopt the September 5, 2023, Agenda as amended and noted amendments in the minutes.
Moved by Councillor Connie Tabbert, seconded by Councillor Mark Bell
Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve the addition of the Mayors Address to the Sept 5, 2023 agenda.
Moved by Councillor Connie Tabbert, seconded by Councillor Mark Bell
Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region extend the meeting time to 6:15 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Mark Bell, seconded by Councillor Joey Trimm
Carried
That the Council of the Township of Whitewater Region 1. direct staff to provide a summary report with respect to current allocations to present options with financial impacts 2. direct the CAO and Councillor Mark Bell to discuss options to move forward with user groups of the Beachburg and Westmeath Arenas.
Moved by Councillor Mark Bell, seconded by Councillor Joey Trimm
Carried
That the Council of the Township of Whitewater Region authorize the Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer to sign the Whitewater Region Drinking Water Quality Management System (DWQMS) Operational Plan Commitment and Endorsement.
Moved by Councillor Michael Moore, seconded by Councillor Joey Trimm
Carried
That Council receive this report relating to the 2023 Flood Impacts for informational purposes.
Moved by Councillor Connie Tabbert, seconded by Councillor Michael Moore
Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region receive the Township of Whitewater Region's 2023 Accessibility Plan Status Report attached to this report.
Moved by Councillor Joey Trimm, seconded by Councillor Michael Moore
Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region enact a by-law to amend the Accessible Customer Service Policy.
Moved by Councillor Michael Moore, seconded by Councillor Joey Trimm
Carried
Special Council Minutes September 5, 2023 Page 4 of 9 That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region enact a by-law to approve the 2024-2029 Multi Year Accessibility Plan.
Moved by Councillor Michael Moore, seconded by Councillor Mark Bell
Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region enact a by-law to appoint new members to the Whitewater Region Public Library Board.
Moved by Councillor Connie Tabbert, seconded by Councillor Joey Trimm
Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region: 1. amend Schedule "K" of By-law No. 21-07-1404 to incorporate the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. 2. update to the Schedules "B" and "M" of By-law No. 21- 07-1404 to update the Health and Safety and Workplace Violence and Harassment Prevention Policies. 3. approve the closure of the municipal office on Thursday, October 26, 2023 for the annual staff training day.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Cathy Regier, seconded by Councillor Michael Moore
Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve the amendments to the Terms of Reference for the Whitewater Seniors Home Support & Active Living to increase the maximum number of members from four to five. Special Council Minutes September 5, 2023 Page 5 of 9
Moved by Councillor Joey Trimm, seconded by Councillor Michael Moore
Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve 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 Joey Trimm, seconded by Councillor Michael Moore
Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region adopt a by-law to amend the Committee of Adjustment Terms of Reference as amended and appoint a new Secretary- Treasurer.
Moved by Councillor Connie Tabbert, seconded by Councillor Joey Trimm
Carried
That the Council of the Township of Whitewater Region pass a by-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Water and Ice Rescue Agreement with the City of Pembroke and direct staff to include the additional operating cost in the 2024 Budget.
Moved by Councillor Connie Tabbert, seconded by Councillor Mark Bell
Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region approve the issuance of a letter of support letter of support and budget for any resources needed to be included in the 2024 Budget proposal for a pilot program including public charging stations and electronic ride share vehicles in September 2023.
Moved by Councillor Joey Trimm, seconded by Councillor Michael Moore
Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region enact the by-laws listed on the September 5, 2023 agenda as amended.
Moved by Councillor Connie Tabbert, seconded by Councillor Joey Trimm
Carried
That Council of the Township of Whitewater Region move into closed session at 3:38 p.m. as permitted in Section 9 of the Procedural Bylaw with the CAO and Clerk remaining in the room to receive advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, and discuss a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations
Moved by Councillor Connie Tabbert, seconded by Deputy Mayor Cathy Regier
Carried

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