Council Meeting

THAT the minutes of the Council Meeting held on June 21, 2023 be confirmed as recorded.

THAT Council now go into Committee of the Whole.

THAT the Consent Agenda items be hereby received for information except for the following: 11.1.a. - Accounts Payable Listing

THAT Public Works Report 2023-28 be hereby received for information; and FURTHER THAT the Committee of the Whole recommends to Council that the quote provided by Northern Mat and Bridge in the amount of $288,228.18 excluding HST be accepted; and FURTHER THAT staff be directed to single source this project and that the cost be allocated from Gas Tax Fund in place of the Sideroad 5 resurfacing project.

THAT Public Works Report 2023-29 be hereby received for information; and FURTHER THAT Committee of the Whole recommends to Council that the quote from Cedar Signs for one Digital 12” Message Capable Speed Sign with mounting bracket in the amount of $3,838.00 excluding HST be accepted; and FURTHER THAT Committee of the Whole recommends to Council the purchase of three additional brackets in the amount of $357.00 excluding HST be accepted to allow the sign to be utilized in various locations; and FURTHER THAT the cost be allocated to the Road Sign Material Budget (01-0616-7301)

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

THAT the following by-law be taken as read a third time, signed by the Mayor and Clerk and sealed with the Corporate Seal: By-law Number 2023-35 being a By-law to repeal previously approved by-laws (Alexandra Street & Alexandra Avenue)

THAT Township of Chatsworth Council adopt the Agenda as circulated.

THAT Council authorize staff to subscribe to Public Sector Digest (grant service).

THAT the following by-law be introduced and taken as read a first and second time, and that they be given consideration in Committee of the Whole:  By-law Number 2023-35 being a By-law to repeal previously approved by- laws (Alexandra Street & Alexandra Avenue)

THAT Clerk’s and Planning Assistant Report 2023-06 regarding a Request for Food and Refreshment Vehicle License – Moore’s Meats Butcher Shop Inc. (184 Garafraxa Street) be hereby received; and FURTHER THAT Committee of the Whole recommend to Council the approval of the Food and Refreshment Vehicle license to Moore’s Meats Butcher Shop Inc. provided that all necessary approvals are obtained, requirements are met, and exception is granted to By-law 2020-34 Section 2.3 (100M distance to an existing restaurant).

THAT Public Works Report 2023-30 be hereby received for information; and FURTHER THAT Committee of Whole recommends to Council that the quote from OnTrack Door Systems Grey Bruce for the replacement of 5 overhead doors and openers for the Sullivan Shop in the amount of $44,226.80 exclusive of HST be accepted; and FURTHER THAT the funds be allocated to the Public Works Reserves for Building Condition Assessment (BCA) upgrades at the Sullivan shop.

THAT the following By-law be

THAT the Council Meeting be extended past 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.

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 By-law 2023-36 being a by-law to confirm all actions and proceedings of the July 5, 2023 Council meeting be hereby read a first, second, and third time, signed by the Mayor and Clerk and sealed with the Corporate Seal.