Alexander Leach, Editor
WHITEWATER REGION -The Township of Whitewater Region held its first Regular Council meeting after the Summer break, on September 23rd via Zoom call at 4.46 pm
The entire meeting was streamed to Youtube and remains there in video format on the Whitewater Region Official channel, titled Carmen Miller’s Zoom Meeting.
The meeting began with a prayer read by Mayor Mike Moore.
Councillor Mackay announced at a Fall Festival, and a barbecue at 18 dollars per person (available for takeout), as well as fireworks on October 3rd.
He also talked about Russel Mackay’s walk for Cheo, which raised $120,000 for walking to Ottawa CHEO over 10 days. “He’s talking about walking to Toronto next.” he said.
Councillor Nicholson said that the ramp at the Westmeath Hall is in progress, and the septic system is installed. He said the hall would be open in October 1st.
Employee Group Benefit
The Council saw a motion to renew the Employee Group Benefit plan from Manulife for 2020-2021.
Sean Crozier outlined the overall increase for the non-union staff of 5.2% and 4.6% for non-union.
No questions were asked.
Motion was carried.
Site Plan Agreement
Marilyn Ruth McDermott , the requirement for a new sewage system
Ivan Burton presented the motion, which confirmed that McDermott was amicable to the agreement, as asking for confirmation.
There were no other questions
Motion was carried.
Closed Session
The meeting moved to a Closed session at 5:42pm, to discuss litigation or possible litigation for the unopened service road allowance at Butternut Lane/Service Road.
The online feed was stopped at this time for the Closed session.
A second video resumed at 6:21pm.
“A direction was provided to legal council”, CAO Trembley said.
Bylaws
Mayor Moore called for the Site Plan Agreement McDermitt and the Confirmatory listed on September 23rd , 2020 be read and passed.
The motion was carried, and the meeting was concluded 6:24 pm.
