Press Release
Township of Whitewater Region
Here is a brief update from the Council meeting of March 2.
Full agenda can be found here: https://whitewaterregion.civicweb.net/Portal/
Video is available on our YouTube page. Next meeting is March 16, 2022.
This summary does not constitute the official record of the meeting and approved Minutes should be consulted for that purpose.
Presentations and Public Meetings
• A zoning amendment was approved for the property at 1223 Government Road to allow for a single-detached dwelling near an existing aggregate resource.
The findings of the Cobden Area Agricultural Stormwater Assessment were presented with three priority areas, which are around an unnamed creek, previously flooded areas, and Muskrat Lake Riparian Lands.
Office of the CAO Contact: Robert Tremblay, CAO
[email protected] Ext. 126
• Council supported liquor endorsements for WhiteWater O’Brien Winery and Vineyard at 214 Synton Street subject to the necessary planning approvals, including zoning and site plan control. The zoning amendment will be refiled due to concerns raised by the County.
A review was undertaken of Council Remuneration for the next term. Changes include a cost-of-living adjustment and modifications to address the new Deputy Mayor position. A public meeting is scheduled for March 16. The staff report is available on the Township website.
Council directed the Mayor, CAO, and Manager of Community Development to proceed with negotiations with Whitewater Ontario for a Memorandum of Understanding for a potential access point on a municipal unopened road allowance (near McCoy Road), with the five prerequisites as outlined in the CAO’s report (financing, site plan/engineering, risk mitigation, insurance, operating plan). In addition, Council directed options for public put-in access also be explored with interested parties.
