Council Meeting

THAT the minutes of the Special Council Meeting held on June 15, 2026 and of the Council Meeting held on June 17, 2026 be confirmed as recorded.

THAT Public Meeting B12/2026 and Z08/2026 - Concession 2 West, Part Lot 4, Previous Township of Sullivan, Township of Chatsworth - Angelina and Bryan Degelder be

THAT the following by-laws be introduced and taken as read a first and second time, and that it be given consideration in Committee of the Whole. By-law 2026-50 being a By-law to provide rules governing the proceedings of the Council and Committees of the Township of Chatsworth and to repeal By-law number 2022-20; and, By-law 2026-51 being a By-law to amend Zoning By-law No. 2025-12 being entitled the Township of Chatsworth Comprehensive Zoning By-law, Concession 2 West, Part Lot 4, Previous Township of Sullivan, Township of Chatsworth (File #Z08/2026)

THAT the Consent Agenda items be hereby received for information.

THAT Committee of the Whole receive information presented by Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority Water Quality Technician, Emily Williamson regarding Chatsworth Water Quality Data.

THAT Planning Report 2026-24 be hereby received for information; and THAT Committee of the Whole approves Consent application B12.2026, subject to the conditions of the decision sheet attached as Appendix A; and FURTHER THAT Council approve a site-specific Zoning By-law amendment for both the severed and retained lands, to permit site specific amendments to the A1 Zone, to permit a severed lot with a reduced lot area of 3.41 hectares, frontage of 141.6 meters and side yard setback of 10 meters; and to permit a retained lot with an area of 18.85 hectares and reduced frontage of 122.8 meters

THAT Planning Report 2026-25 regarding a Zoning By-law Amendment application to permit up to three sea cans on the ‘Next Level Automotive & Performance’ property (municipal address: 160 Garafraxa Street) be hereby received for information purposes only at this time.

THAT CAO Clerk’s Report 2026-13 be hereby received for information; and FURTHER THAT Committee of the Whole recommends that Council approves a request for extension of the Desboro General Store’s 2024 Approved CIP Application for the approval of a façade improvement grant in the amount of $5,000.00.

THAT CAO Clerk’s Report 2026-14 be hereby received for information; and FURTHER THAT Committee of the Whole recommend that Council approves the purchase of two (2) parking spot signs and one (1) roadway sign for the Grey Bruce OPP – Chatsworth Detachment as a part of their Project Safe Trade Program.

THAT Public Works Report PW 2026-24, Tender Closing Results - 2026 Surface Treatment Project be hereby received for information; and FURTHER THAT Council directs staff to bring back options to complete Concession 3A only in 2026.

THAT the following By-laws be

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 2026-50 being a By-law to provide rules governing the proceedings of the Council and Committees of the Township of Chatsworth and to repeal By-law number 2022-20; and, By-law 2026-51 being a By-law to amend Zoning By-law No. 2025-12 being entitled the Township of Chatsworth Comprehensive Zoning By-law, Concession 2 West, Part Lot 4, Previous Township of Sullivan, Township of Chatsworth (File #Z08/2026)

THAT By-law 2026-52 being a By-law to confirm all actions and proceedings of the July 8, 2026 Council meeting be hereby read a first, second, and third time, signed by the Mayor and Clerk and sealed with the Corporate Seal.

Motion to extend the Council meeting to 12:10 p.m

THAT Township of Chatsworth Council adopt the Agenda as circulated.

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. Councillor Thompson requested a recorded vote. For Against Conflict Absent Scott Mackey X Terry McKay X Shawn Greig X Elizabeth X Thompson Peter Whitten X Results 0 5 0 0

THAT Public Meeting B09/2026 and B10/2026 - Part Lots 29 and 30, Concession 2 EGR, Geographic Township of Holland, Township of Chatsworth - Pine Hollow Industries Inc. be

THAT Public Meeting Z05/2025 - 160 Garafraxa Street, Township of Chatsworth - Next Level Automotive & Performance be

THAT Council now go into Committee of the Whole.

THAT Planning Report 2026-23 regarding Consent Applications B09/2026 and B10/2026 be hereby received; and FURTHER THAT Committee of the Whole recommend that Council approve Consent Applications B09/2026 and B10/2026 with the conditions noted on the Decision Sheet attached as ‘Appendix A.’

THAT Planning Report 2026-26 regarding a request from Thomas and Yvonne Fee to cancel a previous consent granted by the County of Grey in 1989 (file # B175/89) for lands described as Part 2 of Division 1 of Lot 10, West of the Garafraxa Road (previous Township of Sullivan), now in the Township of Chatsworth be hereby received; and THAT staff be directed to work with the applicants to prepare a Consent Cancellation Certificate for the subject lands.

THAT Planning Report 2026-27 regarding Niagara Escarpment Development Permit Application APP-2026-00135 be hereby received for information.

THAT CAO Clerk’s Report 2026-12 be hereby received for information; and THAT the Township of Chatsworth Council has previously confirmed their support of a hybrid planning service model which may result in a hybrid model should not all municipalities choose to participate; and THAT Committee of the Whole recommend that Council direct staff to confirm with the County of Grey the Township of Chatsworth’s support to opt in to this hybrid planning model; and THAT Committee of the Whole recommend that Council directs staff to bring back a finalized version of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the Municipal Hybrid Planning Services Model as presented by Grey County for consideration.

THAT Finance Report 2026-22 RE: Modernization Fund Projects be hereby received for information; and FURTHER THAT, Committee of the Whole recommends that Council direct Staff to proceed with procurement with ADP for payroll software and Citation Canada for HR and Health & Safety services; and FURTHER THAT, Committee of the Whole recommends that Council direct Staff to fund the projects through the Modernization Reserve Fund.

THAT Public Works Report PW 2026-23, Tender Closing Results - 2026 Hot Mix Asphalt Project be hereby received for information; and FURTHER THAT Council support awarding Schedules A, B, & C to Walker Construction Limited in the amount of $688,870.40 (excluding HST); and FURTHER THAT Council support awarding Schedule D Provisional Items to Walker Construction Limited in the amount of $4,599.00 (excluding HST).

THAT Parks and Recreation Report 2026-18 be hereby received for information; and FURTHER THAT, the Committee of the Whole recommends that Council accept the staff recommendation to utilize $6,600.00 the 2026 funding allocated to the Williamsford Community Centre Capital Budget to offset operational expenses.

THAT Parks and Recreation Report 2026-19 be hereby received for information; and FURTHER THAT the Committee of the Whole accept the staff recommendation Option 1 - Provide washroom access at the Pavilion Monday – Friday until 6:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

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

THAT Council go into Closed Session in accordance with Section 239 of the Municipal Act, 2001, for the following reason(s): (a) the security of the property of the municipality or local board regarding Bio- Digester (c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board regarding Bio-Digester (d) labour relations or employee negotiations (f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege regarding private road waste pick up