Council Meeting

THAT the minutes of the Council Meeting held on April 17, 2024 be confirmed as recorded.

THAT Public Meeting B04/2024 and B05/2024 - Lots 19 and 20, Part Lot 21, Concession 13, Geographic Township of Sullivan, Township of Chatsworth (Karen Thomson and Estate of David Thomson) be

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 2024-26 Being a By-law to appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officers for the Township of Chatsworth By-law 2024-24 Being a By-law to adopt a Remuneration Schedule for Township of Chatsworth Fire Department

THAT the Consent Agenda items be hereby received for information except for the following: Item 11.1.a. - Accounts Payable Listings Item 11.1.d.c. - Emergency Management Ontario Letter April 15, 2024 Re: Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act 2023 Compliance Results Item 11.1.d.d. - Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. Letter April 24, 2024 Re: Assessment of Bill 185, Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024 and the Proposed Provincial Planning Statement, 2024 Item 11.1.e.a.- Municipality of Huron Shores Resolution April 10, 2024 Re: Urging the Government to Promptly Resume Assessment Cycle

THAT Planning Report 2024-12 regarding Consent Application B05/2024 be hereby received; and FURTHER THAT Committee of the Whole recommend that Council approve the Consent Application B05/2024 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 in accordance with the Drainage Act. 2. THAT the Owner obtains a Certificate of Cancellation from the Township that has the effect of spoiling the original consent of the benefiting lot, having the assessment roll number 42-04-320-004-15300, in order to facilitate the requested lot line adjustment, and that the fee of $600.00 be paid to the Township in accordance with the Fees and Charges By-law as amended. 3. THAT the Owner’s solicitor provide confirmation that the Certificate of Cancellation has been registered on title. 4. THAT the Owner's solicitor provide an undertaking to merge the severed parcel with the adjacent property, having the assessment roll number 42-04-320-004-15300. 5. THAT the County of Grey provides the Township of Chatsworth with confirmation of the road widening requirement. 6. THAT the Owner, as provided for under Section 60 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, shall pay to the Township of Chatsworth the administrative fee of $850.00 or whatever fee is applicable at the time of review and issuance of the Certificate of Consent for the severed parcel. 7. THAT any outstanding taxes o

THAT Planners Report 2024-13 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 21, Concession 2, Geographic Township of Sullivan, Township of Chatsworth, Owners: Toby and Katie Yoder / Cory Schwindt and Heather Hanbidge; and FURTHER THAT staff be directed to prepare the necessary By-law to give effect to the application.

THAT CAO Clerk’s Report 2024-28 – Application for Tile Loan – Kuhl be hereby received; and FURTHER THAT Committee of the Whole Recommends to Council that the Application for Tile Drain Loan for Andrew Kuhl at South half of Lot 8, Concession 9, in the former Township of Sullivan in the amount of $50,000.00 be approved pending final approval from OMAFRA.

THAT the following items previously removed from the consent agenda be received for information: Item 11.1.a. - Accounts Payable Listings Item 11.1.d.c. - Emergency Management Ontario Letter April 15, 2024 Re: Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act 2023 Compliance Results Item 11.1.d.d. - Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. Letter April 24, 2024 Re: Assessment of Bill 185, Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024 and the Proposed Provincial Planning Statement, 2024

THAT Committee of the Whole recommend to Council that item 11.6.a. Kuhl/Pringle Municipal Drainage - Branch B - Report from GM BluePlan be

THAT item 11.6.c. Golden Mile Club Correspondence April 11, 2024 Re: Request for Financial Assistance be

THAT Council go into Closed Session for the following reason(s): Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board (Municipal Drain)

THAT Township of Chatsworth Council adopt the Agenda as revised to include By-law number 2024-24 being a By-law to adopt a Remuneration Schedule for Township of Chatsworth Fire Department.

THAT Public Meeting B03/2024 - Part Lot 1, Concession 4, Geographic Township of Sullivan, Township of Chatsworth (Audrey Neerhof) be

THAT Public Meeting Z04/2024 - Part Lot 21, Concession 2, Geographic Township of Sullivan, Township of Chatsworth (Toby and Katie Yoder, Cory Schwindt and Heather Hanbidge) be

Page 3 of 14 Township of Chatsworth Council Minutes, May 1, 2024 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 2024-26 Being a By-law to appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officers for the Township of Chatsworth  By-law 2024-24 Being a By-law to adopt a Remuneration Schedule for Township of Chatsworth Fire Department

THAT Council now go into Committee of the Whole.

THAT Planning Report 2024-10 regarding Consent Applications B03/2024 be hereby received; and FURTHER THAT Committee of the Whole recommend that Council approve Consent Application B03/2024 with the conditions noted on the Decision Sheets as follows: 1. THAT a Zoning By-law Amendment, intended to reduce the minimum lot area and frontage requirements applicable to the severed parcel and intended to place a clause on the zoning of the retained parcel to prohibit the erection of detached dwelling, is in force and effect. 2. THAT entrance permits have been granted to the severed parcel by the Township of Chatsworth; and further provide the Deputy Page 5 of 14 Township of Chatsworth Council Minutes, May 1, 2024 Clerk of the Township of Chatsworth with a copy of the entrance permits. 3. THAT the Owner, as provided for under Section 60 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, shall pay to the Township of Chatsworth the administrative fee of $850.00 or whatever fee is applicable at the time of review and issuance of the Certificate of Consent for the severed parcel. 4. THAT any outstanding taxes to the Township be paid. 5. THAT the parkland dedication fee be paid to the Township of Chatsworth as required by the Parkland Dedication By-law 2017- 58. 6. 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 re

THAT Planning Report 2024-11 regarding Consent Application B04/2024 be hereby received; and FURTHER THAT Committee of the Whole recommend that Council approve the Consent Application B04/2024 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 in accordance with the Drainage Act. 2. THAT the County of Grey provides the Township of Chatsworth with confirmation of the road widening requirement. 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 any outstanding taxes to the Township be paid. 5. THAT an entrance permit has been granted to the severed lands by the appropriate road authority; and further provide the Deputy Page 6 of 14 Township of Chatsworth Council Minutes, May 1, 2024 Clerk of the Township of Chatsworth with a copy of the entrance permit. 6. 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. 7. 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 o

THAT CAO Clerk’s Report 2024-28 – Application for Tile Loan – Kuhl be hereby received; and Page 8 of 14 Township of Chatsworth Council Minutes, May 1, 2024 FURTHER THAT Committee of the Whole Recommends to Council that the Application for Tile Drain Loan for Andrew Kuhl at South half of Lot 8, Concession 9, in the former Township of Sullivan in the amount of $50,000.00 be approved pending final approval from OMAFRA.

THAT CAO Clerk’s Report 2024-29 regarding Sideroad 7 Quarry Stone Application be hereby received for information; and FURTHER Committee of the Whole recommends to Council that the quote from E.C.King in the amount of $21.35 per tonne for 7/8” Crusher Run Limestone be accepted. Deputy Mayor McKay left the Council Chambers due to a personal matter prior to the taking of the vote.

THAT Committee of the Whole recommends to Council that a portable washroom be placed at the Chatsworth Community Hub site year-round.

THAT the following by-laws be

THAT Township of Chatsworth Council hereby support the resolution from the Municipality of Huron Shores regarding Urging the Government to Promptly Resume Assessment Cycle; and FURTHER THAT the Municipality of Huron Shores be notified of our support.

THAT the following items previously removed from the consent agenda be received for information:  Item 11.1.a. - Accounts Payable Listings Page 10 of 14 Township of Chatsworth Council Minutes, May 1, 2024  Item 11.1.d.c. - Emergency Management Ontario Letter April 15, 2024 Re: Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act 2023 Compliance Results  Item 11.1.d.d. - Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. Letter April 24, 2024 Re: Assessment of Bill 185, Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024 and the Proposed Provincial Planning Statement, 2024

THAT Council extend the meeting past 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Page 11 of 14 Township of Chatsworth Council Minutes, May 1, 2024 THAT Committee of the Whole receive the correspondence from Christopher Tschirhart & Maxime Brabant dated April 4, 2024 regarding safety concerns and number of vehicle accidents at the intersection of Holland Euphrasia Town Line and Grey Highlands 22A for information; and FURTHER THAT the Township of Chatsworth Roads Department be directed to communicate with the Grey Highlands Road Department to review the intersection for potential solutions.

THAT Committee of the Whole rise as Council to report and confirm the actions taken in Committee of the Whole.

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 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 2024-26 Being a By-law to appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officers for the Township of Chatsworth  By-law 2024-24 Being a By-law to adopt a Remuneration Schedule for Township of Chatsworth Fire Department

THAT Council extend the meeting past 12:30 p.m.

Page 13 of 14 Township of Chatsworth Council Minutes, May 1, 2024 THAT Council go into Closed Session for the following reason(s):  Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board (Municipal Drain)

THAT By-law 2024-27 being a by-law to confirm all actions and proceedings of the May 1, 2024 Council meeting be hereby read a first, second, and third time, signed by the Mayor and Clerk and sealed with the Corporate Seal.