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)
16 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
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 2025-34 being a By-Law to approve the submission of an application to Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation (“Oilc”) for the long-term financing of certain capital work(s) of the Corporation of the Township of Chatsworth (the “Municipality”); and to authorise the entering into of a rate offer letter agreement pursuant to which the municipality will issue debentures to Oilc By-law 2025-35 being a By-law to Appoint a Clerk and Chief Administrative Officer for the Township of Chatsworth By-law 2025-36 being a By-law to delegate authority for the approval of site plan applications in the Township of Chatsworth to the CAO Clerk
Moved by Peter Whitten, seconded by Shawn Greig
Carried
THAT Council now go into Committee of the Whole.
Moved by Elizabeth Thompson, seconded by Shawn Greig
Carried
THAT Finance Report 2025-16 RE: Rural Ontario Development (ROD) Program be hereby received for information; and FURTHER THAT Committee of the Whole recommends that Council direct staff to bring a report to a future Council meeting providing cost estimates for the landscaping and streetscaping of the Community Hub site.
Moved by Shawn Greig, seconded by Elizabeth Thompson
Carried
THAT Parks and Recreation Report 2025-08 be hereby received for information; and FURTHER THAT the Committee of the Whole recommends that Council authorize utilizing funds from the Parks and Recreation Reserves to fund the replacement of the condenser at the Williamsford Community Centre to a maximum amount of $10,000.00 excluding HST.
Moved by Shawn Greig, seconded by Elizabeth Thompson
Carried
THAT the following by-law(s) be
Moved by Shawn Greig, seconded by Elizabeth Thompson
Referred
THAT item 11.1.a. previously removed from the consent agenda, Accounts Payable Listing be received for information.
Moved by Shawn Greig, seconded by Elizabeth Thompson
Carried
THAT Committee of the Whole rise as Council to report and confirm the actions taken in Committee of the Whole.
Moved by Elizabeth Thompson, seconded by Shawn Greig
Carried
THAT Township of Chatsworth Council adopt the Agenda as circulated.
Moved by Elizabeth Thompson, seconded by Terry McKay
Carried
THAT the minutes of the Council Meeting held on June 18, 2025 be confirmed as recorded.
Moved by Peter Whitten, seconded by Terry McKay
Carried
THAT Public Meeting Z04/2025 - Part Lot 14, Concession 2 EGR, Geographic Township of Holland, Township of Chatsworth (Chatbrook Inc.) be
Moved by Terry McKay, seconded by Elizabeth Thompson
Referred
THAT the Consent Agenda items be hereby received for information except for the following: Item 11.1.a. - Accounts Payable Listing
Moved by Terry McKay, seconded by Elizabeth Thompson
Carried
THAT Planning Report 2025-11 regarding an overview of Zoning By-law Amendment Z04/2025 on lands described as Concession 2 EGR, Part of Lot 14, Registered Plan 16R1100 Part 2 Less, Registered Plan 16R4196 Part 1 & Less, Registered Plan 16R3749 Parts 1, 2, and 3, Geographic Township of Holland, now in the Township of Chatsworth, which would have the effect of rezoning a portion of the subject lands from ‘Rural’ and ‘Environmental Protection’ to ‘Rural’, ‘Rural with Exceptions’, and ‘Environmental Protection’ to permit an on-farm diversified use (being a metal works shop), be received for information; and FURTHER THAT Committee of the Whole recommends that staff prepare a Planning Report with a formal recommendation with regard to the Zoning By-law Amendment Application.
Moved by Terry McKay, seconded by Shawn Greig
Carried
THAT CAO Clerk’s Report 2025-15 be hereby received for information; and FURTHER THAT Committee of the Whole recommends to Council that support be given for a three-year extension of Draft Approval of Plan of Subdivision File No. 42T-2010-02 (Taylor Heights) and that staff advise the County of Grey of Council’s support.
Moved by Elizabeth Thompson, seconded by Terry McKay
Carried
THAT Parks and Recreation Report 2025-10 be hereby received for information; and FURTHER THAT the Committee of the Whole accept the submission from KTL Basement Waterproofing LTD in the amount of $4,700.00, excluding H.S.T.
Moved by Shawn Greig, seconded by Terry McKay
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 Terry McKay, seconded by Peter Whitten
Carried
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: Page 6 of 8 Township of Chatsworth Council Minutes, July 2, 2025 By-law 2025-34 being a By-Law to approve the submission of an application to Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation (“Oilc”) for the long-term financing of certain capital work(s) of the Corporation of the Township of Chatsworth (the “Municipality”); and to authorise the entering into of a rate offer letter agreement pursuant to which the municipality will issue debentures to Oilc By-law 2025-35 being a By-law to Appoint a Clerk and Chief Administrative Officer for the Township of Chatsworth By-law 2025-36 being a By-law to delegate authority for the approval of site plan applications in the Township of Chatsworth to the CAO Clerk
Moved by Terry McKay, seconded by Peter Whitten
Carried
THAT Council direct staff to bring a report to a future meeting outlining the condition of the roof at the Golden Mile Club in the Village of Chatsworth and include recommendations on next steps.
Moved by Peter Whitten, seconded by Terry McKay
Carried
THAT By-law 2025-37 being a by-law to confirm all actions and proceedings of the July 2, 2025 Council meeting be hereby read a first, second, and third time, signed by the Mayor and Deputy Clerk and sealed with the Corporate Seal.
Moved by Elizabeth Thompson, seconded by Terry McKay