Council Meeting

THAT the minutes of the Council Meeting held on January 17, 2024 be confirmed as recorded.

THAT Public Meeting B14/2023 - Part Lot 11, Lot 12, Concession 1 SWTSR, and Part Lots 11 to 15, Concession 2 SWTSR, Geographic Township of Holland, Township of Chatsworth (Bradley and Susan Moran) 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 Number 2024-08 being a By-law for the imposition and collection of fees and charges for certain Municipal Services and Activities By-law Number 2024-09 being a By-Law to Adopt the 2024 Operating and Capital Budgets By-law Number 2024-10 being a By-law to authorize the Mayor and Deputy Clerk to enter into a Municipal Participation Agreement with The Corporation of the City of Owen Sound to participate in the 2024 Hazardous and Special Products (HSP) Waste Program By-law Number 2024-11 being a By-law to authorize temporary borrowing to meet the current expenditures of the municipality for the year ending December 31, 2024

THAT the Consent Agenda items be hereby received for information except for the following: Item 11.1.d.d. - Enbridge Gas Inc. Letter January 24, 2024 Re: Securing the future of natural gas in Ontario Item 11.1.d.e. - City of Owen Sound Letter January 30, 2024 Re: Participation in the 2024 Household Hazardous Waste Program Item 11.1.e.a. - Municipality of South Bruce Resolution January 9, 2024 Re: Extension of Minister’s Direction for Conservation Authorities Regarding Fee Changes Associated with Planning, Development and Permitting Fees Item 11.1.e.b. - Town of Hanover Resolution January 15, 2024 Re: Social and Economic Prosperity Review

THAT Planners Report 2024-03 be hereby received; and FURTHER THAT Committee of the Whole recommends to Council the approval of the Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application for Part Lot 25, Concession 5, Geographic Township of Sullivan, Township of Chatsworth, Owner: Lori and Bruce Godsmark; and FURTHER THAT staff be directed to prepare the necessary by-law to give effect to the application.

THAT Planning Report 2024-04 regarding Consent Application B14/2023 be hereby received; and FURTHER THAT Committee of the Whole recommend that Council approve the Consent Application B14/2023 with the conditions noted on the Decision Sheet as follows: 1. THAT the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) confirm that an Encroachment Permit has been issued for the removal of the Provincial Highway access to/from the severed parcel, and further that the Ministry has confirmed that the access lands have been restored to the satisfaction of the MTO. 2. THAT the Owner, as provided for under Section 60 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, shall pay to the Township of Chatsworth the administrative fee of $850.00 or whatever fee is applicable at the time of review and issuance of the Certificate of Consent for the severed parcel. 3. THAT any outstanding taxes to the Township be paid. 4. THAT an entrance permit has been granted to the severed lands by the appropriate road authority; and further provide the Deputy Clerk of the Township of Chatsworth with a copy of the entrance permit. 5. THAT the transfer for registration with respect to description complies with the Ontario Regulation 43-96; and if that description contains a reference to a Reference Plan(s), the Owner’s solicitor shall provide a full print of that deposited reference plan(s) as well as a digital PDF copy to the Deputy Clerk of the Township of Chatsworth. 6. THAT the Owner’s solicitor, in preparation for the issuance of the Certi

THAT Finance Report 2024-02 being a report on the 2022 year end surplus be hereby received for information; and FURTHER THAT Council direct staff to move the 2022 year end surplus of $162,878 to the General Reserve; and FURTHER THAT Council direct staff to fund $25,853 to Markdale Waste Site for shared services in 2024.

THAT Parks and Recreation Report PR2024-01 be hereby received for information.

THAT Township of Chatsworth Council hereby support the resolution from the Municipality of South Bruce regarding the Extension of Minister’s Direction for Conservation Authorities Regarding Fee Changes Associated with Planning, Development and Permitting Fees; and FURTHER THAT the Municipality of South Bruce be notified of our support.

THAT Township of Chatsworth Council hereby support the resolution from the Town of Hanover regarding the Social and Economic Prosperity Review; and FURTHER THAT the Town of Hanover be notified of our support.

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 2024-12 being a by-law to confirm all actions and proceedings of the February 7, 2024 Council meeting be hereby read a first, second, and third time, signed by the Mayor and Deputy Clerk and sealed with the Corporate Seal.

THAT Township of Chatsworth Council adopt the Agenda as circulated.

THAT Public Meeting Z12/2023 - Part Lot 25, Concession 5, Geographic Township of Sullivan, Township of Chatsworth (Lori and Bruce Godsmark) be

THAT Public Meeting B15 & B16/2023 - Part Lot 64, Lots 65 and 66, Concession 3 EGR, Geographic Township of Holland, Township of Chatsworth (Aaron Martin Holdings Ltd.) be

THAT Council now go into Committee of the Whole.

THAT Planners Report 2024-03 be hereby received; and FURTHER THAT Committee of the Whole recommends to Council the approval of the Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application for Part Lot 25, Concession 5, Geographic Township of Sullivan, Township of Chatsworth, Owner: Lori and Bruce Godsmark; and Page 5 of 11 Township of Chatsworth Council Minutes, February 7, 2024 FURTHER THAT staff be directed to prepare the necessary by-law to give effect to the application.

Page 6 of 11 Township of Chatsworth Council Minutes, February 7, 2024 THAT Planning Report 2024-05 regarding Consent Applications B15/2023 and B16/2023 be hereby received; and FURTHER THAT Committee of the Whole recommend that Council approve the Consent Applications B15/2023 and B16/2023 with the conditions noted on the Decision Sheets as follows: 1. THAT the owner enter into an agreement with the Township to implement the recommendations of the Environmental Impact Study. 2. THAT the Owner, as provided for under Section 60 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, shall pay to the Township of Chatsworth the administrative fee of $850.00 or whatever fee is applicable at the time of review and issuance of the Certificate of Consent for the severed parcel. 3. THAT any outstanding taxes to the Township be paid. 4. THAT an entrance permit has been granted to the severed lot by the appropriate road authority; and further provide the Deputy Clerk of the Township of Chatsworth with a copy of the entrance permit. 5. THAT the transfer for registration with respect to description complies with the Ontario Regulation 43-96; and if that description contains a reference to a Reference Plan(s), the Owner’s solicitor shall provide a full print of that deposited reference plan(s) as well as a digital PDF copy to the Deputy Clerk of the Township of Chatsworth. 6. THAT the Owner’s solicitor, in preparation for the issuance of the Certificate of Consent, provide to the Deputy Clerk of the Township of

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 staff be directed to provide a response in support for the expansion of Natural Gas outlining its importance to rural communities throughout Ontario such as the Township of Chatsworth; and FURTHER THAT the response be forwarded to the Ontario Energy Board and Enbridge Gas Inc.

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

THAT the following by-laws be taken as read a third time, signed by the Mayor and Deputy Clerk and sealed with the Corporate Seal:  By-law Number 2024-08 being a By-law for the imposition and collection of fees and charges for certain Municipal Services and Activities  By-law Number 2024-09 being a By-Law to Adopt the 2024 Operating and Capital Budgets Page 10 of 11 Township of Chatsworth Council Minutes, February 7, 2024  By-law Number 2024-10 being a By-law to authorize the Mayor and Deputy Clerk to enter into a Municipal Participation Agreement with The Corporation of the City of Owen Sound to participate in the 2024 Hazardous and Special Products (HSP) Waste Program  By-law Number 2024-11 being a By-law to authorize temporary borrowing to meet the current expenditures of the municipality for the year ending December 31, 2024