Whitewater Region, ON

Committee of Adjustment

The Whitewater Region Committee of Adjustment will hold public meetings and decide on three minor variance applications: a taller accessory structure at 294 Voyageur Bay Trail, a front-yard garage at 1580 Zion Line, and a reduced rear-yard setback at 1848 Beachburg Rd. Staff recommend approval for all three, citing compliance with planning tests. The meeting also includes approval of the July 23, 2026 minutes.

• Minor Variance D-13-172: allow accessory structure height of ~7 m (max 5 m) at 294 Voyageur Bay Trail
• Minor Variance D-13-173: permit detached garage in front yard at 1580 Zion Line
• Minor Variance D-13-184: reduce rear yard setback to 1.85 m (required 7.5 m) at 1848 Beachburg Rd
• Approve minutes of July 23, 2026 Committee of Adjustment meeting

Regular Council

Regular Council

Committee of Adjustment

Committee of Adjustment

Regular Council

The Council will discuss awarding a solid waste collection contract and appointing a drainage engineer. They are also considering rejecting a sole bid for the Beachburg Road watermain replacement to optimize the project scope.

• Award of Tender 2026-11 for Solid Waste Collection Services to Miller Waste Systems Inc. for $528,595.01
• Award of engineering services for McLeod Municipal Drain to Robinson Consultants Inc. for $53,887.01
• Proposed rejection of the sole bid for 2026-12 Beachburg Road Watermain Replacement
• Reallocation of budgeted funds for Pinewood Park Road culvert replacement to rehabilitation engineering design
• Amendment to By-law No. 25-12-1798 regarding Human Resources Related Policies

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will meet to discuss a specific Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) appeal in a closed session. The meeting also includes the approval of previous minutes.

• Closed session discussion regarding OLT Appeal #EA-002036
• Approval of June 18, 2026 meeting minutes

Regular Council

The Township of Whitewater Region Council will meet to approve the sale of a road allowance to Snow Country Snowmobile Region, lift a holding symbol for the Wren Subdivision, and enact a by-law for the Cobden Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrades. The agenda also includes a new Tourism Information Signage Policy and updates on departmental workplans.

• Sale of land at 2272 Mineview Road to Snow Country Snowmobile Region
• Lifting of holding symbol for Wren Subdivision Phase 3 & 4
• Cobden Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrades presentation
• Enactment of Tourism Information Signage Policy and user fee changes
• Approval of 2026 Q2 Administration Report

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public meeting to decide on a minor variance application for 535 McLaren Trail. The applicant seeks to build an accessory garage 8.53m tall, exceeding the 5m maximum. Staff recommend approval, finding the variance meets all four tests of the Planning Act. The committee will also approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Minor Variance D-13-171 for 535 McLaren Trail: allow accessory building height of 8.53m (max 5m)
• Staff recommendation to approve the variance
• Property is zoned Waterfront Vicinity (WV)
• The garage intended for oversize vehicle storage and hobby space
• Approval of May 21, 2026 Committee of Adjustment minutes

Regular Council

The Council will authorize a subdivision agreement with Bonnechere Excavating for the Wren Subdivision Phase 3 & 4 and approve the naming of Founders Court, Blackstone Court, and Wren Drive. The meeting also includes a public hearing on a zoning by-law amendment for Sarah Priscilla Drive and the award of a $41,797.92 contract for Main and Crawford Street valve repairs.

• Authorize Subdivision Agreement for Wren Phase 3 & 4
• Approve road names: Founders Court, Blackstone Court, Wren Drive
• Award Main and Crawford Street valve repair contract for $41,797.92
• Public hearing for Zoning By-law Amendment D-14-226
• Award environmental monitoring contract for $46,443.26

Regular Council

The Whitewater Region Council will establish a Joint Election Compliance Audit Committee for 2026-2030 and approve an amendment to the Ottawa River Power Corporation shareholders agreement. The meeting also includes a public presentation on council remuneration and a closed session regarding an Ontario Land Tribunal appeal.

• Establish Joint Election Compliance Audit Committee 2026-2030
• Approve amendment to Ottawa River Power Corporation shareholders agreement
• Public meeting on Council Remuneration 2026-2030
• Closed session for Ontario Land Tribunal Appeal #EA-002036 (Lachlan Lane)
• Review water and wastewater public corporations act submission

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will vote on approving Minor Variance D-13-170 for 1848 Beachburg Rd. The applicant seeks to reduce the exterior side yard setback to 1.55m (from 4m) and the rear yard depth to 3.1m (from 7.5m) to build a home addition. Staff recommend approval after the applicant revised the plan to include on-site parking. The committee will also approve minutes from March and April meetings.

• Minor variance D-13-170 for 1848 Beachburg Rd: reduced exterior side setback to 1.55m and rear yard to 3.1m
• Staff recommends approval after revision ensures on-site parking (2.7m x 6.0m)
• Public hearing held April 16, 2026; revised application recirculated to commenters
• Approval of March 19 and April 16, 2026 committee minutes

Regular Council

Council will hold a public hearing on a zoning by-law amendment to rezone 1662 Westmeath Rd from Rural to site-specific Rural Exception. They will also consider adopting the Draft Transportation Master Plan as a guiding document, approving a $122,763 dust control contract, and setting 2026 property tax rates. Other items include a partnership for commemorative crosswalks and support for water quality monitoring in Muskrat Lake.

• Public hearing for zoning by-law amendment at 1662 Westmeath Rd (RU to RU-E84)
• Adopt Draft Transportation Master Plan as guiding document
• Award dust control tender to Da-Lee Dust Control for $122,763
• Approve commemorative crosswalks partnership with Royal Canadian Legion, up to $3,000 municipal contribution
• Support reactivation of Muskrat Lake Watershed water quality monitoring program

Regular Council

The Whitewater Region Council will receive a draft Waste Management By‑law and decide whether to add a $446 annual fee for Industrial Commercial and Institutional Recycling Collection. It will also vote to designate Lots 8 & 9 (Plan 49M‑30) and Lot 5 (Plan 49M‑9) as not subject to Part‑Lot Control. Additional items include receiving a draft Debt Management Policy and a resolution supporting the Association of Ontario Road Supervisors.

• Designation of Lots 8 & 9 (Plan 49M‑30) and Lot 5 (Plan 49M‑9) as exempt from Part‑Lot Control
• Draft Waste Management By‑law proposing a $446 per unit annual recycling fee
• Draft Debt Management Policy for information and review
• Resolution supporting the Association of Ontario Road Supervisors’ call for stronger protections for municipal public‑works workers
• By‑law 26‑05‑1832 to be taken as read and passed

Committee of Adjustment

Committee of Adjustment

Committee of Adjustment

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is holding public hearings and deciding on three applications: two consent applications for new lot creation and one minor variance. Item 4.1 seeks approval to sever a 1.22-hectare lot at 1336 Kohlsmith Rd, and item 4.2 seeks approval to sever a 3.3-hectare lot at 728 Malloy Rd. Item 4.3 is a minor variance application for 1848 Beachburg Rd.

• Consent D-10-298: create 1.22 ha lot at 1336 Kohlsmith Rd with 134 m frontage on Marjorie Rd
• Consent D-10-299: create 3.3 ha lot at 728 Malloy Rd with 45 m frontage on Malloy Rd
• Minor Variance D-13-170: variance for property at 1848 Beachburg Rd
• Consent D-10-299 requires amending previous zoning by-law to remove secondary dwelling provisions

Regular Council

The Township of Whitewater Region Council will discuss a feasibility study for joint water and wastewater services and a proposal to advocate for highway upgrades. The body is also reviewing 2024 year-end financial and development reports.

• Support for upgrading Highways 11 and 17 as a nation-building project
• 2024 Audited Financial Statements, Development Charge Report, and Building Permit Fees report
• LAS-Water & Wastewater Services Feasibility Study presentation
• Comprehensive Zoning By-law consolidation
• Volunteer Appreciation Awards

Regular Council

Council will hold a public hearing on a technical correction to the zoning by-law, then consider approval of the amendment. Decisions include awarding a road paving tender to Thomas Cavanagh Construction Ltd. for $376,606.13, purchasing a 2027 Freightliner plow truck from Gin-Cor Trucks for $419,637.89, and awarding engineering services for Crawford Street reconstruction to Robinson Consultants Inc. for $55,639.32. Council will also receive the annual Muskrat Lake development activity report and the Muskrat Watershed Council annual report. A closed session is scheduled for discussion of 2025 legal claims and CAO succession planning.

• Public hearing for Zoning Amendment D-14-224 – technical correction to Comprehensive Zoning By-law 24-01-1655
• Award of tender 2026-03 Government Road Paving to Thomas Cavanagh Construction Ltd. at $376,606.13
• Approval of purchase of 2027 Freightliner plow truck from Gin-Cor Trucks at $419,637.89
• Award of engineering services for Crawford Street Reconstruction to Robinson Consultants Inc. at $55,639.32
• By-laws to be passed: Municipal Election Automatic Recount Policy and Municipal Election Use of French Language

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider approving Consent Application D-10-286 for a new vacant residential lot on Timm Rd. It will also review four consent applications to create new right‑of‑ways (D-10-294 to D-10-297) and two minor variance applications for accessory structures on Curtis Trail and 48 Rapid Rd. The meeting includes approval of the February 19, 2026 minutes.

• Consent D-10-286 (Timm Rd) – approval to create one new vacant residential lot
• Consents D-10-294‑297 – approval to create four new right‑of‑ways
• Minor variance D-13-167 (Curtis Trail) – accessory shed for a recreational vehicle (~44.6 m²)
• Minor variance D-13-168 (48 Rapid Rd) – accessory structure and reduced front‑yard setback for a detached garage
• Approval of Committee of Adjustment minutes from February 19, 2026

Regular Council

The Township of Whitewater Region Council will consider awarding a $44,607.51 engineering contract for the Beachburg Watermain Replacement project to Robinson Consultants Inc. The meeting also includes a presentation from the Whitewater Region Public Library Board and updates on the Beachburg Water Treatment Plant Renewal and Optimization project.

• Award of engineering services for Beachburg Watermain Replacement to Robinson Consultants Inc. ($44,607.51)
• Beachburg Water Treatment Plant Renewal and Optimization project change orders
• Whitewater Region Public Library Board presentation
• 25th Anniversary Grant funding approval
• 2025 Statement of Council Remuneration and Expenses

Regular Council

Council will decide on proceeding with the Cobden Water Treatment Plant Health & Safety Upgrades, a $5.5 million project with $4 million in provincial funding. Also up for vote is the Westmeath Boat Launch construction phase (up to $200,000) and two zoning by-law amendments for properties at 1915 Beachburg Rd and 32 Hume St. The meeting includes receiving annual drinking water and wastewater reports, and a closed session for negotiation strategies.

• Cobden Water Treatment Plant Health & Safety Upgrades – $5,511,250 total eligible cost, with $4,023,212 from the Province of Ontario
• Westmeath Boat Launch construction phase – authorize expenditure up to $200,000
• Zoning by-law amendment at 1915 Beachburg Rd from Residential 1 (R1) to Residential 1 – Exception (R1-E36)
• Zoning by-law amendment at 32 Hume St from Residential 1 (R1) to Residential 3 (R3)
• Road improvements for Dugan Hawkins – conversion of private road to public road at proponent’s cost

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider approving a consent application (D-10-291) to sever part of Lot 17, Ross Concession 2, creating a new lot that separates the commercial campground from personal campground sites at Pinewood Park Campground. It will also review two consent applications (D-10-292 and D-10-293) to create new residential lots on the property known as 189 Branch Trail. In addition, the Committee will approve the minutes from its January 22, 2026 meeting.

• Approve consent D-10-291 for part of Lot 17, Ross Concession 2, 240 Pinewood Park Road – land severance and new lot creation
• Approve consent D-10-292 for a new residential lot on 189 Branch Trail (Lot 8)
• Approve consent D-10-293 for a new residential lot on 189 Branch Trail (Lot 9)
• Approve the minutes of the Committee of Adjustment meeting held on January 22, 2026
• Standard procedural items: call to order, land acknowledgment, disclosure of interest

Budget Committee Meeting

The Budget Committee will receive a presentation from Dillon Consultants on the Asset Management Plan and a community Levels of Service Survey. The committee will also move into closed session for training on five-year operating and capital financial forecasts.

• Presentation from Dillon Consultants on Asset Management Plan and Level of Service Survey
• Survey results show paved roads, snow clearing, and curbside garbage are top services used; paved roads most cited for needed improvement
• Closed session for training on five-year operating and capital financial forecasts

Regular Council

Council will adopt the agenda and minutes and hear a public meeting on three zoning amendment applications. Council will approve a $52,508.16 sole-source purchase of a rotating assembly for the Cobden wastewater treatment plant. Council will approve a by-law to enter a collaborative services delivery agreement for the seniors active‑living centre. Council will consider a request to acquire approximately 90 acres of Crown land for an industrial park, direct an appraisal up to $5,500, and consider related by‑laws including lifting a one-foot reserve and three zoning amendments.

• Approve $52,508.16 sole-source purchase of a rotating assembly for Cobden WWTP (Alfa Laval Inc.)
• Approve by-law for Collaborative Services Delivery Agreement with EDSCNA for seniors active‑living centre
• Approve request to submit Application for Crown Lands to acquire ~90 acres for industrial park; direct CAO to obtain appraisal up to $5,500
• Pass by-law to lift one-foot reserve on Blocks 13 and 14, Plan 573 and designate as public highway
• Approve zoning by-law amendments D-14-218 (Beachburg Rd), D-14-219 (1915 Beachburg Rd), and D-14-221 (32 Hume St)

Regular Council

Council will consider a one-year extension of the curbside waste collection contract with Miller Waste Systems at a cost of $318,780.94. Other decisions include a supplemental subdivision agreement for the Vereyken Subdivision, an auto extrication services agreement with Head, Clara and Maria, and a change order for the Beachburg Water Treatment Plant. A petition requesting reconstruction of Zion Line and a safety study at County Road 8 and John Street will also be discussed.

• Contract extension with Miller Waste Systems for curbside waste collection: $318,780.94 for April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027
• Supplemental subdivision agreement with Adrian Vereyken & Sons Developments for Plan of Subdivision D-12-107 (Vereyken Subdivision)
• Direction to negotiate auto extrication services agreement with the Township of Head, Clara and Maria
• Petition from Mel and Lynne Langton requesting reconstruction of Zion Line
• Intersection safety study at County Road 8 and John Street from County of Renfrew

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will vote on two consent applications: D-10-289 for a lot severance on Grants Settlement Road creating a new residential parcel, and D-10-288 with D-10-290 for a lot severance and a right‑of‑way easement on 256B Mineview Road. Both applications include conditions such as development agreements and tax payment. The Committee will also consider confirming the September 25 2025 and November 20 2025 meeting minutes.

• Approve Consent D-10-289 – lot severance on Grants Settlement Rd (Ross Concession 12 Part Lots 7 & 8)
• Approve Consents D-10-288 & D-10-290 – lot severance and easement on 256B Mineview Rd (Ross Concession 4 East Part Lot 22)
• Confirm September 25 2025 and November 20 2025 Committee of Adjustment minutes

Regular Council

Budget Committee Meeting

This Budget Committee will consider recommending the 2026 Operating, Capital, and User Fee Budgets for adoption by Council, and continuing the development of a 10-year capital plan based on funding and the Asset Management Plan. The committee will also approve minutes from the December 8 and 11, 2025 meetings. The draft budget presentation will be distributed during the meeting.

• Recommendation to present 2026 Operating, Capital, and User Fee Budgets to Council
• Continued development of a 10-year capital plan linked to funding and the 2026 Asset Management Plan
• Approval of December 8, 2025 Budget Committee minutes
• Approval of December 11, 2025 Budget Committee minutes