Council Meeting

THAT Public Meeting Z11/2025 - East Part Lot 16, Concession 12 EGR, Geographic Township of Holland, Township of Chatsworth (Amos and Betty Martin) be

THAT Public Meeting Z12/2025 - West ½ Lot 22, Concession 7 Geographic Township of Sullivan, Township of Chatsworth (Sam and Iris Morrison) be

THAT the following by-laws be introduced and taken as read a first and second time, and that they be given consideration in Committee of the Whole: By-law 2026-01 being a By-law imposing special annual drainage rates upon land in respect of which money is borrowed under the Tile Drainage Act By-law 2026-02 being a By-law to appoint a Drainage Inspector under the provisions of the Tile Drainage Act for the Township of Chatsworth By-law 2026-03 being a By-law to Authorize the County of Bruce to Collect the Dedicated Gas Tax Funds allocation from the Ministry of Transportation

THAT Council now go into Committee of the Whole.

THAT the Consent Agenda items be hereby received for information.

THAT Committee of the Whole receive information presented by Erik Downing, General Manager/Secretary-Treasurer of Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority regarding the 2026 budget; and FURTHER THAT Committee of the Whole recommends to Council that the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority 2026 budget be supported and the proposed levy for the Township of Chatsworth of $83,152.00

THAT Finance Report 2026-01 RE: Tile Drain Loan Application (Long) – Rating By-Law be hereby received for information; and FURTHER THAT Committee of the Whole proceed to approve By-law 2026-02 Being a By-law to appoint a Tile Drainage Inspector pursuant to the Tile Drainage Act, 1990 ; and FURTHER THAT Committee of the Whole proceed to approve By-Law 2026-01 Being a by-law imposing special annual drainage rates upon land in respect of which money is borrowed under the Tile Drainage Act .

THAT CAO Clerk’s Report 2026-01 regarding 2026 Election Update and Question on the Ballot Information be hereby received for information.

THAT Committee of the Whole recommends to Council that the request submitted by Hillcrest Elementary School for a facility rental at the Keady Arena to accommodate an archery tournament be approved; and FURTHER THAT the rental include half a day on April 28, 2026 and a full day on April 29, 2026 free of charge.

THAT Committee of the Whole rise as Council to report and confirm the actions taken in Committee of the Whole.

THAT Township of Chatsworth Council adopt the Agenda as circulated.

THAT the following minutes be confirmed as recorded:  November 26, 2025 - Special Council Meeting (Budget)  December 17, 2025 - Council Meeting

THAT Public Meeting B13/2025, B14/2025, and B15/2025 - West ½ Lot 22, Concession 7 Geographic Township of Sullivan, Township of Chatsworth (Sam and Iris Morrison) be

THAT Committee of the Whole receive information presented by Tim Lanthier, Chief Administrative Officer of the Grey Sauble Conservation Authority regarding the 2026 budget; and FURTHER THAT Committee of the Whole recommends to Council that the Grey Sauble Conservation Authority 2026 budget be supported and the proposed levy for the Township of Chatsworth of $62,146.00

THAT Planning Report 2026-01 regarding Consent Applications B13/2025, B14/2025, and B15/2025 be

THAT Planners Report 2026-02 be hereby received for information; and Page 6 of 12 Township of Chatsworth Council Minutes, January 7, 2026 FURTHER THAT the Committee of the Whole recommends that staff prepare a further Planning Report that includes a recommendation for the Zoning By-law Amendment application for East Part Lot 16, Concession 12 EGR, Geographic Township of Holland, Township of Chatsworth, Owner: (Amos and Betty Martin).

THAT Planners Report 2026-03 be

Page 7 of 12 Township of Chatsworth Council Minutes, January 7, 2026 THAT Council extend the meeting past 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.

THAT the following by-law(s) be

THAT Committee of the Whole recommends to Council that the request submitted by Hillcrest Elementary School for a facility rental at the Keady Arena to accommodate an archery tournament be received; and FURTHER THAT the rental include half a day on April 28, 2026 and a full day on April 29, 2026 at a reduction of 50% of the total rental fee. Councillor Greig requested a recorded vote on the resolution: Councillor Greig - Yes Deputy Mayor McKay - Yes Mayor Mackey - Yes Councillor Thompson - Yes Councillor Whitten - Yes The motion was

THAT Committee of the Whole receives the correspondence from Saugeen Mobility and Regional Transit (SMART) dated December 23, 2025 regarding the proposal for adoption of a By-Law appointing the County of Bruce as the host Municipality for SMART for information; and FURTHER THAT Committee of the Whole recommends to Council that By-law 2026-03 being a By-law to authorize the County of Bruce to collect the dedicated Gas Tax Funds allocation from the Ministry of Transportation as contained in the agenda package be approved.

Page 10 of 12 Township of Chatsworth Council Minutes, January 7, 2026 THAT Committee of the Whole rise as Council to report and confirm the actions taken in Committee of the Whole.

THAT the actions taken in Committee of the Whole today be confirmed by this Council; and FURTHER THAT staff be authorized to take the actions necessary to give effect to the approved recommendations contained within the staff reports; and FURTHER THAT by-laws under consideration be presented to Council for third reading.

THAT the following by-laws be taken as read a third time, signed by the Mayor and Clerk and sealed with the Corporate Seal:  By-law 2026-01 being a By-law imposing special annual drainage rates upon land in respect of which money is borrowed under the Tile Drainage Act  By-law 2026-02 being a By-law to appoint a Drainage Inspector under the provisions of the Tile Drainage Act for the Township of Chatsworth  By-law 2026-03 being a By-law to Authorize the County of Bruce to Collect the Dedicated Gas Tax Funds allocation from the Ministry of Transportation

THAT By-law 2026-04 being a by-law to confirm all actions and proceedings of the January 7, 2026 Council meeting be hereby read a first, second, and third time, signed by the Mayor and Clerk and sealed with the Corporate Seal.