Council Meeting

THAT the minutes of the following Council Meetings be confirmed as recorded. December 4, 2024 - Council Meeting December 11, 2024 - Council Budget Meeting #3

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 2024-60 Being a By-law to appoint a Building Inspector for the Township of Chatsworth

THAT Report 2024-05 2024 Q3 building activity, be hereby received for information.

THAT Finance Report 2024-20 regarding 2025 Insurance Renewal be hereby received for information; and FURTHER THAT Council authorizes the Treasurer to sign the acceptance for the Township’s insurance renewal for 2025.

THAT Finance Report 2024-21 regarding the Asset Management Plan Update be hereby received for information; and FURTHER THAT Council adopt the Asset Management Plan as presented. Resolution 2024-35-12 Moved by: Elizabeth Thompson Seconded by: Peter Whitten THAT Finance Report 2024-21 regarding the Asset Management Plan Update be

THAT Committee of the Whole receive the correspondence dated December 4 , 2024 from FB Connect (Xplore Inc.) regarding a Statement of Concurrence for the proposed communication installation located at 315640 Highway 6, Chatsworth; and FURTHER THAT Committee of the Whole recommends that Council approve the attached letter of concurrence.

THAT Committee of the Whole receive the correspondence dated December 5, 2024 from Saugeen Mobility and Regional Transit (SMART) regarding the 2025 Budget Contribution Request; and FURTHER THAT Committee of the Whole recommends to Council that the request of $15,000.00 be supported; and FURTHER THAT staff be directed to send notice to SMART indicating that should Chatsworth not be permitted to decide its own annual contribution, then Chatsworth shall withdraw from the SMART program and this shall serve as sufficient notice of same in keeping with the termination provision of one year's notice as contained within the partnership agreement.

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 Council direct staff to prepare a report regarding the expansion of the unopened road located at the Township Administration Office for the potential future development of industrial land; and FURTHER THAT the report contain a cost estimate for the completion of the road expansion.

THAT staff be directed to investigate the feasibility of the Desboro Arena, including but not limited to an indoor turf facility and report back to Council. Such report to include options for use which may be public/private partnerships, leasing options, and business plan setting out potential revenues and expenses. 15. NOTICE PROVISION 15.1 2025 Municipal Budget Meeting Schedule 1. Notice of Meetings to Consider and Adopt 2025 Budget.pdf 15.2 Special Council Meetings - Draft Comprehensive Zoning By-law Tuesday January 7, 2025 - 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. (Council Chambers) Tuesday January 14, 2025 - 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. (Council Chambers) 16. OTHER BUSINESS None 17. CLOSED MEETING Council decided to remove the closed meeting session due to the late hour. The closed meeting session will be added to the January 7, 2025 special council meeting. 18. CONFIRMATORY BY-LAW 1. 2024-61 Confirmatory By-law December 18, 2024.pdf Resolution 2024-35-25 Moved by: Terry McKay Seconded by: Elizabeth Thompson THAT By-law 2024-61 being a by-law to confirm all actions and proceedings of the December 18, 2024 Council meeting be hereby read a first, second, and third time, signed by the Mayor and Clerk and sealed with the Corporate Seal.

THAT Township of Chatsworth Council adopt the Agenda as circulated.

THAT Council now go into Committee of the Whole.

THAT the Consent Agenda items be hereby received for information except for the following:  Item 11.1.b.a. - Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library Board Meeting - September 26, 2024  Item 11.1.b.d. - Multi Municipal Energy Working Group Meeting - September 12, 2024  Item 11.1.d.b. - City of Brantford Resolution November 26, 2024 Re: Request the Redistribution of the Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST to Municipalities for Sustainable Infrastructure Funding  Item 11.1.d.d. - Township of Puslinch Resolution November 27, 2024 Re: TAPMO Letter regarding Pre Budget Announcement

THAT Committee of the Whole receive information presented by Chris Vanderheyden, Director of Asset Management Advisory at PSD Citywide regarding an update on the asset management plan.

THAT Committee of the Whole receive information presented by Richard Thomas, Library Board Chair & Tim Nicholls Harrison, CEO/Chief Librarian of the Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library regarding the 2025 budget; and FURTHER THAT Committee of the Whole recommends to Council that the draft Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library 2025 budget be supported and the proposed levy for the Township of Chatsworth of $189,026.00.

THAT Fire Chief Report 2024-11 be hereby received for information; and FURTHER THAT the November 2024 Fire Department Activity Report be hereby received for information.

THAT Finance Report 2024-21 regarding the Asset Management Plan Update be

THAT the following by-law(s) be

THAT Committee of the Whole receive the correspondence dated December 9, 2024 from FB Connect (Xplore Inc.) regarding a Statement of Concurrence for the proposed communication installation located at 595910 Concession 10, Berkeley; and FURTHER THAT Committee of the Whole recommends that Council approve the attached letter of concurrence.

THAT Committee of the Whole receive the correspondence dated December 6, 2024 from Grey Sauble Conservation Authority regarding the updated 2025 draft operating and capital budgets; and FURTHER THAT the Township of Chatsworth support the updated Grey Sauble Conservation Authority 2025 Operating and Capital Budget and the proposed 2025 levy of $60,964.82 which includes the GSCA Admin Centre Renovation; and FURTHER THAT resolution number 2024-29-07 which was

THAT Township of Chatsworth Council hereby support the resolution from the Township of Puslinch regarding TAPMO Letter regarding Pre Budget Announcement; and FURTHER THAT the Township of Puslinch be notified of our support.

WHEREAS the Ministry of Finance has introduced a one-time $7 million reduction in education taxes in 2024, a subsidy that will be absorbed by the province through a 95% reduction in education taxes—marking the first such subsidy provided by the province to any industry; and WHEREAS the Ministry of Finance’s plans to introduce a new aggregate property sub-class in 2025, which is set to provide a $6 million subsidy to the aggregate industry, with $3 million of that subsidy being transferred back to the municipal (primarily residential) tax base, raises serious concerns about the fairness and equity of the system; and WHEREAS the claims that the new sub-class will provide tax stability and predictability seem hollow and do not address the systemic inequities in the taxation framework, which continues to shift an undue burden onto municipal taxpayers, particularly those in rural areas who host these aggregate operations; and WHEREAS there is significant concern that the government’s actions prioritize the interests of the aggregate industry over the financial realities faced by municipalities and their residents, and that this shift in burden undermines public trust in the fairness and integrity of Ontario’s legal and tax frameworks; and WHEREAS TAPMO has presented evidence demonstrating that the aggregate industry is financially capable of meeting its tax obligations, including substantial profits and royalty payments made by industry leaders, further undermining the need for th

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

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 2024-60 Being a By-law to appoint a Building Inspector for the Township of Chatsworth

THAT By-law 2024-61 being a by-law to confirm all actions and proceedings of the December 18, 2024 Council meeting be hereby read a first, second, and third time, signed by the Mayor and Clerk and sealed with the Corporate Seal.