The Chatsworth Record

Council Meeting

February 4, 2026

Who was there

Present (3): Scott Mackey, Elizabeth Thompson, Peter Whitten

Absent (2): Shawn Greig, Terry McKay

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

What was decided (18 motions)

17 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

THAT Township of Chatsworth Council adopt the Agenda as circulated.
Moved by Peter Whitten, seconded by Elizabeth Thompson
Carried
THAT the minutes of the following Council Meetings be confirmed as recorded: January 21, 2026 - Council Meeting January 26, 2026 - Special Council Meeting
Moved by Elizabeth Thompson, seconded by Peter Whitten
Carried
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 2026-10 being a By-Law to provide for interim tax levy for the 2026 year in the Township of Chatsworth and to provide for penalty and interest of 1.25 per cent By-law 2026-11 being a By-law to amend Zoning By-law No. 2025-12, being entitled the Township of Chatsworth Comprehensive Zoning By-law, (East Part Lot 16, Concession 12 EGR, Geographic Township of Holland, Township of Chatsworth, 635932 Euphrasia-Holland Townline, File #Z11/2025) By-law 2026-12 being a By-law to authorize the Mayor and Treasurer to enter into an agreement with His Majesty the King in right of Ontario as represented by Hon. Minister of Transportation (Province) and the Corporation of the Township of Chatsworth for an Ontario Transfer Payment Agreement for the Pothole Prevention and Repair Program
Moved by Elizabeth Thompson, seconded by Peter Whitten
Carried
THAT Council now go into Committee of the Whole.
Moved by Peter Whitten, seconded by Elizabeth Thompson
Carried
THAT the Consent Agenda items be hereby received for information except for the following: Item 11.1.a. - Accounts Payable Listing Item 11.1.d.f. - Grenville 1 O.P.P. Detachment Board Letter of Support January 2, 2025 Re: Support for Enhanced School Bus Safety and the Implementation of Stop-Arm Camera Systems
Moved by Peter Whitten, seconded by Elizabeth Thompson
Carried
THAT Finance Report 2026-03 RE: Pothole Prevention and Repair Program Transfer Payment Agreement be hereby received for information; and FURTHER THAT Committee of the Whole recommends that Council authorize the Mayor and the Treasurer to sign the Transfer Payment.
Moved by Elizabeth Thompson, seconded by Peter Whitten
Carried
THAT Parks and Recreation Report 2026-01 be hereby received for information; and FURTHER THAT the Committee of the Whole accept the staff recommendation to authorize staff to pursue an agreement with Safety-Kleen and Clean Harbours for the removal of all used compressor oil located at Parks and Recreation Facilities within the Township of Chatsworth.
Moved by Peter Whitten, seconded by Elizabeth Thompson
Carried
THAT Parks and Recreation Report 2026-02 be hereby received for information; and FURTHER THAT the Committee of the Whole accept the staff recommendation to proceed with an agreement with Waste Management for recycling disposal at Township Recreation Facilities.
Moved by Elizabeth Thompson, seconded by Peter Whitten
Carried
THAT the following by-law(s) be
Moved by Elizabeth Thompson, seconded by Peter Whitten
Referred
THAT Township of Chatsworth Council hereby support the correspondence from the Grenville 1 O.P.P. Detachment Board regarding Support for Enhanced School Bus Safety and the Implementation of Stop-Arm Camera Systems ; and FURTHER THAT staff be directed to complete the support resolution template as contained in the correspondence .
Moved by Elizabeth Thompson, seconded by Peter Whitten
Carried
THAT item 11.1.a. previously removed from the consent agenda, Accounts Payable Listing be received for information.
Moved by Elizabeth Thompson, seconded by Peter Whitten
Carried
THAT Committee of the Whole rise as Council to report and confirm the actions taken in Committee of the Whole.
Moved by Peter Whitten, seconded by Elizabeth Thompson
Carried
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.
Moved by Elizabeth Thompson, seconded by Peter Whitten
Carried
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 2026-10 being a By-Law to provide for interim tax levy for the 2026 year in the Township of Chatsworth and to provide for penalty and interest of 1.25 per cent By-law 2026-11 being a By-law to amend Zoning By-law No. 2025-12, being entitled the Township of Chatsworth Comprehensive Zoning By-law, (East Part Lot 16, Concession 12 EGR, Geographic Township of Holland, Township of Chatsworth, 635932 Euphrasia-Holland Townline, File #Z11/2025) By-law 2026-12 being a By-law to authorize the Mayor and Treasurer to enter into an agreement with His Majesty the King in right of Ontario as represented by Hon. Minister of Transportation (Province) and the Corporation of the Township of Chatsworth for an Ontario Transfer Payment Agreement for the Pothole Prevention and Repair Program
Moved by Peter Whitten, seconded by Elizabeth Thompson
Carried
THAT Council direct staff to provide a report on the potential implementation of virtual meetings for the Township, including the cost of the system.
Moved by Elizabeth Thompson, seconded by Peter Whitten
Carried
THAT By-law 2026-13 being a by-law to confirm all actions and proceedings of the February 4, 2026 Council meeting be hereby read a first, second, and third time, signed by the Mayor and Clerk and sealed with the Corporate Seal.
Moved by Peter Whitten, seconded by Elizabeth Thompson
Carried
Page 3 of 8 Township of Chatsworth Council Minutes, February 4, 2026 THAT Parks and Recreation Report 2026-01 be hereby received for information; and FURTHER THAT the Committee of the Whole accept the staff recommendation to authorize staff to pursue an agreement with Safety-Kleen and Clean Harbours for the removal of all used compressor oil located at Parks and Recreation Facilities within the Township of Chatsworth.
Moved by Peter Whitten, seconded by Elizabeth Thompson
Carried
Page 7 of 8 Township of Chatsworth Council Minutes, February 4, 2026 THAT By-law 2026-13 being a by-law to confirm all actions and proceedings of the February 4, 2026 Council meeting be hereby read a first, second, and third time, signed by the Mayor and Clerk and sealed with the Corporate Seal.
Moved by Peter Whitten, seconded by Elizabeth Thompson
Carried

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