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 (22 motions)
20 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
THAT the minutes of the Council Meeting held on May 6, 2026 be confirmed as recorded.
Moved by Peter Whitten, seconded by Shawn Greig
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 2026-38 being a By-law to establish tax rates to raise the levy required for 2026 local municipal purposes , and to provide for penalty and interest in default of payment. By-law 2026-39 Being a By-law to amend the Zoning By-law No. 2025-12, being entitled the Township of Chatsworth Comprehensive Zoning By-law, (Lots 12, 13, and 14, Judges Plan 884, and Lot 12, Plan 1038, RP 16R471 Part 1, Geographic Township of Sullivan, Township of Chatsworth File #Z04/2026)
Moved by Shawn Greig, seconded by Elizabeth Thompson
Carried
THAT Committee of the Whole receive the presentation by the Chatsworth Community Outreach and Foodbank for information.
Moved by Peter Whitten, seconded by Shawn Greig
Carried
THAT Committee of the Whole now rise and go into Council.
Moved by Elizabeth Thompson, seconded by Shawn Greig
Carried
THAT Council now go into Committee of the Whole.
Moved by Elizabeth Thompson, seconded by Peter Whitten
Carried
THAT Finance Report 2026-08 RE: Statement of Council Remuneration and Expenses - 2025 be hereby received for information.
Moved by Elizabeth Thompson, seconded by Peter Whitten
Carried
THAT Public Works Report PW 2026-20 Request for Quotation Results – Roadside Mowing, be hereby received for information; and, FURTHER THAT Committee of the whole recommends that Council accept the tender submitted by D. & R.Ag Services in the amount of $39,600.00 exclusive of HST
Moved by Shawn Greig, seconded by Peter Whitten
Carried
THAT Planning Report 2026-16 regarding Zoning By-law Amendment Application Z04/2026 be hereby received; and FURTHER THAT Committee of the Whole recommends to Council the approval of the Zoning-By-law Amendment Application for Lots 12, 13, and 14, Judges Plan 884, and Lot 12, Plan 1038, RP 16R471 Part 1, Geographic Township of Sullivan, Township of Chatsworth, Owner: Ridgetech Dynamics Inc (Shawn Martin and Nicholas Martin) and a by-law be brought to Township Council for approval; and FURTHER THAT Council approve the Zoning By-law Amendment for Lots 12, 13, and 14, Judges Plan 884, and Lot 12, Plan 1038, RP 16R471 Part 1, Geographic Township of Sullivan, Township of Chatsworth.
Moved by Shawn Greig, seconded by Peter Whitten
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 Peter Whitten, seconded by Shawn Greig
Carried
THAT Township of Chatsworth Council adopt the Agenda as circulated.
Moved by Terry McKay, seconded by Shawn Greig
Carried
THAT the Consent Agenda items be hereby received for information except for the following: Item 11.1.a. Accounts Payable Listings Item 11.1.e.a Municipality of Huron Shores Support Resolution - Tar and Chip
Moved by Elizabeth Thompson, seconded by Terry McKay
Carried
THAT CAO Clerk’s Report 2026-09 – Procedure By-Law Update – 1st Draft be hereby
Moved by Terry McKay, seconded by Elizabeth Thompson
Deferred
That Chatsworth Council moves to reconsider Resolution No. 2026-03-10, approved on January 21, 2026: THAT the Committee of the Whole recommends that Council support Option 1 - Phase 1 Option A - Community Centre at an estimated cost of $8,655,400 for the Hub Building; and FURTHER Committee of the Whole recommends that Council direct staff to proceed with meeting with the Building Committee and Fundraising Committee to review and discuss the concept drawings prepared by VG+ Architects. For Against Conflict Absent Scott Mackey X Terry McKay X Shawn Greig X Elizabeth X Thompson Peter Whitten X Results 5 0 0 0
Moved by Terry McKay, seconded by Elizabeth Thompson
Carried
That Chatsworth Council defer consideration of the Hub Building design options until after June 17, 2026.
Moved by Terry McKay, seconded by Peter Whitten
Carried
THAT CAO Clerk’s Report 2026-09 – Procedure By-Law Update – 1st Draft be hereby received for information; and FURTHER THAT Committee of the Whole direct staff to present a 2nd Draft of the Procedure By-law Update at the June 3, 2026 Council Meeting.
Moved by Terry McKay, seconded by Elizabeth Thompson
Carried
THAT Finance Report 2026-16 RE: First Quarter Finance Report – Updated be hereby received for information.
Moved by Peter Whitten, seconded by Terry McKay
Carried
THAT Finance Report 2026-17 RE: Purchasing Policy Update be hereby received for information; and, FURTHER THAT Committee of the Whole recommends for Council to direct staff to bring back the final policy and authorizing by-law to the June 3rd, 2026 Council Meeting.
Moved by Terry McKay, seconded by Shawn Greig
Carried
THAT Fire Chief Report 2026-06 RE: April 2026 Fire Department Activity Report be hereby received for information.
Moved by Terry McKay, seconded by Elizabeth Thompson
Carried
THAT the following by-law(s) be
Moved by Terry McKay, seconded by Peter Whitten
Referred
THAT Committee of the Whole rise as Council to report and confirm the actions taken in Committee of the Whole.
Moved by Shawn Greig, seconded by Terry McKay
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 2026-38 being a By-law to establish tax rates to raise the levy required for 2026 local municipal purposes , and to provide for penalty and interest in default of payment. By-law 2026-39 Being a By-law to amend the Zoning By-law No. 2025-12, being entitled the Township of Chatsworth Comprehensive Zoning By-law, (Lots 12, 13, and 14, Judges Plan 884, and Lot 12, Plan 1038, RP 16R471 Part 1,Geographic Township of Sullivan, Township of Chatsworth File #Z04/2026)
Moved by Terry McKay, seconded by Peter Whitten
Carried
THAT By-law 2026-40 being a by-law to confirm all actions and proceedings of the May 20, 2026 Council meeting be hereby read a first, second, and third time, signed by the Mayor and Clerk and sealed with the Corporate Seal.