Council Meeting

THAT the minutes of the Council Meeting held on June 5, 2024 and the minutes of the Planning Meeting dated June 5, 2024 be confirmed as recorded.

THAT Parks and Recreation Report 2024-15 be hereby received for information; and FURTHER THAT Committee of the Whole recommends to council to officially cease ice operations at the Desboro Community Centre; and FURTHER THAT staff begin the quotation process to reallocate, surplus or dispose of all associated refrigeration equipment at the Desboro Community Centre.

THAT item 11.1.d.a. previously removed from the consent agenda, Municipality of Calvin Resolution January 30, 2024 Re: National Fire Fighting Strategy be received for information.

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 Council direct staff to prepare a report on electronic illuminated signs for discussion.

THAT Council extend the meeting past 10:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

THAT Council go into Closed Session for the following reason(s): Labour Relations or Employee Negotiations - Pay Equity Update Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board (by-law enforcement matter)

THAT By-law 2024-36 being a by-law to confirm all actions and proceedings of the June 19, 2024 Council meeting be hereby read a first, second, and third time, signed by the Mayor and Clerk and sealed with the Corporate Seal.

THAT Township of Chatsworth Council adopt the Agenda as amended to include a closed meeting item pertaining to litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board (by-law enforcement matter).

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 2024-34 Being a By-law to amend Zoning By-law No. 2015-61, being entitled the Township of Chatsworth Comprehensive Zoning By-law, (Part Lot 1, Concession 4, Geographic Township of Sullivan, Township of Chatsworth, 782398 Sideroad 3, File #Z03/2024)  By-law 2024-35 Being a By-law to amend Zoning By-law No. 2015-61, being entitled the Township of Chatsworth Comprehensive Zoning By-law, (Part Lot 22, Concession 11, Geographic Township of Sullivan, Township of Chatsworth, 621390 Sideroad 7, File #Z05/2024)

THAT Council now go into Committee of the Whole.

THAT the Consent Agenda items be hereby received for information except for the following:  Item 11.1.d.a. - Municipality of Calvin Resolution January 30, 2024 Re: National Fire Fighting Strategy  Item 11.1.d.b. - Town of The Blue Mountains Resolution June 3, 2024 Re. Ridesharing Services

THAT Committee of the Whole receive information presented by Chatsworth Bognor Youth Soccer Club regarding field upgrades; and FUTHER THAT Committee of the whole recommends to Council that a grant of $5,000.00 be provided to the Chatsworth Bognor Youth Soccer Club in 2024 and a grant of $5,000.00 be provided in 2025 for field upgrades to the soccer complex.

THAT Planners Report 2024-16 be hereby received; and FURTHER THAT Committee of the Whole recommends to Council the approval of the Zoning By-law Amendment Application for Part Lot 22, Concession 11, Geographic Township of Sullivan, Township of Chatsworth, Owner: Harvey Stutzman; and FURTHER THAT staff be directed to prepare the necessary By-law to give effect to the application.

Page 3 of 8 Township of Chatsworth Council Minutes, June 19, 2024 THAT Fire Chief Report 2024-06 be hereby received for information; and FURTHER THAT the May 2024 Fire Department Activity Report be hereby received for information.

THAT CAO Clerk’s Report 2024-38 regarding a Mutual Drain Agreement affecting the Kuhl-Pringle Drain be hereby received for information; and FURTHER THAT the Committee of the Whole recommend that Council approve the report; and Page 4 of 8 Township of Chatsworth Council Minutes, June 19, 2024 FURTHER THAT the CAO Clerk be directed to prepare a by-law to give effect to the agreement; and FURTHER THAT the Township’s portion of 50% to a maximum $4,000.00 for the connection cost be allocated to general working capital reserves.

THAT the following by-law(s) be

THAT Committee of the Whole recommends to Council that staff be directed to schedule a public meeting on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at the Williamsford Community Centre to discuss the Comprehensive Zoning By-law.

THAT Township of Chatsworth Council hereby support the resolution from the Town of The Blue Mountains regarding Ridesharing Services; and FURTHER THAT the Town of The Blue Mountains be notified of our support.

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 Clerk and sealed with the Corporate Seal:  By-law 2024-34 Being a By-law to amend Zoning By-law No. 2015-61, being entitled the Township of Chatsworth Comprehensive Zoning By-law, (Part Lot 1, Concession 4, Geographic Township of Sullivan, Township of Chatsworth, 782398 Sideroad 3, File #Z03/2024)  By-law 2024-35 Being a By-law to amend Zoning By-law No. 2015-61, being entitled the Township of Chatsworth Comprehensive Zoning By-law, (Part Lot 22, Concession 11, Geographic Township of Sullivan, Township of Chatsworth, 621390 Sideroad 7, File #Z05/2024)

THAT Council direct staff to prepare a report outlining the operations of ball diamonds throughout the Township, including the number of active diamonds vs inactive diamonds, the number of diamonds with lights based on users and how many lighted ball diamonds the Township requires.