The Chatsworth Record

Council Meeting

August 6, 2025

Who was there

Present (4): Shawn Greig, Scott Mackey, Terry McKay, Elizabeth Thompson

Absent (1): Peter Whitten

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 (28 motions)

25 carried, 3 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

THAT Township of Chatsworth Council adopt the Agenda as circulated.
Moved by Elizabeth Thompson, 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 2025-40 being a By-law to authorize the Mayor and CAO/Clerk to enter into a Winter Maintenance Services Agreement between the Corporation of the Township of Chatsworth and Integrated Maintenance and Operations Services Inc. (IMOS)
Moved by Elizabeth Thompson, seconded by Shawn Greig
Carried
THAT the Consent Agenda items be hereby received for information except for the following: Item 11.1.e.a. - Grey Bruce OPP Detachment Board Resolution June 24, 2025 Re: Appeal to The Ministry of the Solicitor General for Review and Reform of Provincial Offences System Item 11.1.e.d. - Village of Burk's Falls Resolution July 15, 2025 Re: Battery Energy Storage Systems
Moved by Elizabeth Thompson, seconded by Shawn Greig
Carried
THAT Deputy Clerk Report 2025-03 regarding Royal Canadian Legion Branch 464 (Memorial Banners) be hereby received for information; and FURTHER THAT Committee of the Whole recommends to Council that the quote from Ron Pringle Electric Ltd. in the amount of $200.00 excluding HST and Labour be accepted for the installation of Royal Canadian Legion Memorial Banners in the Village of Chatsworth to be funded from 01-0650-7370 (Contracted Services – Roads – Street Lighting).
Moved by Shawn Greig, seconded by Elizabeth Thompson
Carried
THAT Finance Report 2025-19 regarding Enhancing Access to Spaces for Everyone (EASE) be received for information; and THAT Committee of the Whole recommends that Council direct staff to apply for the Enhancing Access to Spaces for Everyone (EASE) Grant as outlined in Option 2 (Keady door retrofit project).
Moved by Elizabeth Thompson, seconded by Shawn Greig
Carried
THAT Public Works Report 2025-22, Recommend Purchasing CAT Backhoe Through LAS/Canoe Municipal Group Buying Program be hereby received for information; and FURTHER THAT Committee of the Whole recommends that Council allow staff to enter into a purchase agreement with Toromont CAT for the purchase of 420 Backhoe.
Moved by Elizabeth Thompson, seconded by Shawn Greig
Carried
THAT the following by-law(s) be
Moved by Shawn Greig, seconded by Elizabeth Thompson
Referred
THAT Township of Chatsworth Council hereby support the resolution from the Village of Burk's Falls regarding Battery Energy Storage Systems ; and FURTHER THAT the Village of Burk's Falls be notified of our support.
Moved by Elizabeth Thompson, seconded by Shawn Greig
Carried
THAT the minutes of the following Council Meetings be confirmed as recorded:  May 1, 2025 - Special Council Meeting  July 16, 2025 - Council Meeting
Moved by Terry McKay, seconded by Shawn Greig
Carried
THAT Public Meeting B04/2025 - Lot 4, Concession 8, Geographic Township of Sullivan, Township of Chatsworth (Lucas and Marloes Mulder) be
Moved by Terry McKay, seconded by Shawn Greig
Referred
THAT Public Meeting B05/2025 - East Part Lot 18, Concession 6 Geographic Township of Sullivan, Township of Chatsworth (Neil & Deborah Rosta) be
Moved by Elizabeth Thompson, seconded by Terry McKay
Referred
THAT Council now go into Committee of the Whole.
Moved by Elizabeth Thompson, seconded by Terry McKay
Carried
THAT the Consent Agenda items be hereby received for information except for the following: Page 3 of 12 Township of Chatsworth Council Minutes, August 6, 2025  Item 11.1.e.a. - Grey Bruce OPP Detachment Board Resolution June 24, 2025 Re: Appeal to The Ministry of the Solicitor General for Review and Reform of Provincial Offences System  Item 11.1.e.d. - Village of Burk's Falls Resolution July 15, 2025 Re: Battery Energy Storage Systems
Moved by Elizabeth Thompson, seconded by Shawn Greig
Carried
THAT Planning Report 2025-13 regarding Consent Application B04/2025, be hereby received; and FURTHER THAT Committee of the Whole recommend that Council approve the Consent Application B04/2025 with the conditions noted on the Decision Sheet as follows: 1. THAT the applicant provides a Municipal Drain reapportionment as determined by the Drainage Superintendent or mutual agreement (if applicable) in accordance with the Drainage Act; 2. THAT any outstanding taxes to the Township be paid. 3. 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. 4. 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 5. THAT the Owner’s solicitor, in preparation for the issuance of the Certificate of Consent, provide to the Deputy Clerk of the Township of Chatsworth a printed copy of the “completed electronic transfer document in preparation, along with the Certificate of Official for stamping”. 6. THAT the Owner’s solicitor give an undertaking in writing to provide to the Deputy Clerk of the Township of Chatsworth within 30 days of the date of registration in the applic
Moved by Terry McKay, seconded by Shawn Greig
Carried
THAT Planning Report 2025-14 regarding Consent Application B05/2025 be hereby received; and FURTHER THAT Committee of the Whole recommend that Council approve the Consent Application B05/2025 with the conditions noted on the Decision Sheet as follows: 1. THAT any outstanding taxes to the Township be paid. 2. 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. 3. THAT the parkland dedication fee be paid to the Township of Chatsworth as required by the Parkland Dedication By-law 2017- 58. 4. THAT a Zoning By-law Amendment reducing the 'minimum lot area' and 'minimum lot frontage' requirements of the A1 zone for the severed parcel be in force and effect. 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 Chatsworth a printed copy of the “completed electronic transfer document in preparation, along with the Certificate of Official for stamping”. 7. THAT the Owner’s solicitor give an undertaking in writing to
Moved by Elizabeth Thompson, seconded by Terry McKay
Carried
THAT Deputy Clerk Report 2025-02 regarding eScribe Client Subscription Agreement Amendment be hereby received for information; and FURTHER THAT Committee of the Whole recommend to Council that the amendment be accepted, and that the CAO Clerk and Mayor be authorized to execute the Modification to Services Subscription Agreement.
Moved by Elizabeth Thompson, seconded by Terry McKay
Carried
THAT Finance Report 2025-17 regarding Second Quarter Finance Update be hereby received for information.
Moved by Terry McKay, seconded by Shawn Greig
Carried
Page 7 of 12 Township of Chatsworth Council Minutes, August 6, 2025 THAT Finance Report 2025-18 regarding Green Municipal Fund be received for information; and FURTHER THAT Committee of the Whole recommends that Council direct Staff to apply for the Green Municipal Fund for the Chatsworth Hub tree planting with an upset limit of $25,000 for municipal funds.
Moved by Elizabeth Thompson, seconded by Terry McKay
Carried
THAT Parks and Recreation Report 2025-12 Keady Community Centre: Surplus Ice Resurfacer be hereby received for information; and FURTHER THAT the Committee of the Whole recommends to Council to approve the following list of equipment designated for surplus; and FURTHER THAT the revenue generated be directed to Parks and Recreation reserves.
Moved by Terry McKay, seconded by Shawn Greig
Carried
THAT Parks and Recreation Report 2025-13 be hereby received for information; and FURTHER THAT the Committee of the Whole accepts the staff recommendation to permanently move the start of ice operations at the Keady Arena to the last week in September.
Moved by Shawn Greig, seconded by Terry McKay
Carried
Page 8 of 12 Township of Chatsworth Council Minutes, August 6, 2025 THAT Public Works Report 2025-22, Recommend Purchasing CAT Backhoe Through LAS/Canoe Municipal Group Buying Program be hereby received for information; and FURTHER THAT Committee of the Whole recommends that Council allow staff to enter into a purchase agreement with Toromont CAT for the purchase of 420 Backhoe.
Moved by Elizabeth Thompson, seconded by Shawn Greig
Carried
THAT Public Works Report PW 2025-23, Chatsworth Water Treatment Plant Roof Inspection and Recommendation to replace it in 2025 be hereby received for information; and FURTHER THAT Committee of the Whole recommends that Council allows Public Works staff and OCWA to source out a contractor to replace the roof in 2025.
Moved by Shawn Greig, seconded by Terry McKay
Carried
THAT Council extend the meeting past 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Moved by Elizabeth Thompson, seconded by Terry McKay
Carried
THAT the following items previously removed from the consent agenda be received for information:  Item 11.1.e.a. - Grey Bruce OPP Detachment Board Resolution June 24, 2025 Re: Appeal to The Ministry of the Solicitor General for Review and Reform of Provincial Offences System
Moved by Terry McKay, 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 Terry McKay, 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 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 2025-40 being a By-law to authorize the Mayor and CAO/Clerk to enter into a Winter Maintenance Services Agreement between the Page 11 of 12 Township of Chatsworth Council Minutes, August 6, 2025 Corporation of the Township of Chatsworth and Integrated Maintenance and Operations Services Inc. (IMOS)
Moved by Terry McKay, seconded by Elizabeth Thompson
Carried
THAT By-law 2025-41 being a by-law to confirm all actions and proceedings of the August 6, 2025 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 Shawn Greig, seconded by Terry McKay
Carried

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