Council Meeting

THAT the minutes of the Council Meeting held on September 6, 2023 and the Planning Minutes dated September 6, 2023 be confirmed as recorded.

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.d.a. - Municipality of Arran-Elderslie Resolution February 13, 2023 Re: Tile Drainage Loan Program Review Item 11.1.d.b. - The Corporation of the Town of Bracebridge Resolution September 13, 2023 Re: Item for Discussion – Time for Change - Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA)

THAT Fire Chief’s Report 2023-09 dated September 20, 2023, regarding the August 2023 Fire Department Activity Report be hereby received for information.

THAT Clerk’s and Planning Assistant Report 2023-09 titled “Lifting of Reserve and Establishing Public Highway (Block C, Plan 975) – Shelley Street, Former Township of Holland” be hereby received; and FURTHER THAT Committee of the Whole recommends to Council that By-law 2023-51 being a by-law to lift the one-foot reserve and to authorize the establishment and laying out of public highways be approved.

THAT Parks and Recreation Report 2023-16 be hereby received for information; and FURTHER THAT the Committee of Whole recommends to Council to approve the following asset be designated for surplus with the revenue generated be directed to Parks and Recreation reserves and that it be separated into two piles and placed on GovDeals.

THAT Public Works Report 2023-41 be hereby received for information; and FURTHER THAT Committee of the Whole recommends to Council to award the tender PW2023-222210 for Sideroad 1 Drainage improvement to Kurtis Smith Excavating in the amount of $122040 inclusive of HST.

THAT CAO Clerk’s Report 2023-46 regarding Sideroad 1 Drainage Agreements be herby received; and FURTHER THAT Committee of the Whole recommends that Council approve the agreements and directs staff to prepare the necessary By-law to give effect to same.

THAT CAO Clerk’s Report 2023-37 – Joint Holland Sydenham Townline Bridges be received for information.

THAT Committee of the Whole recommend to Council to accept the recommendation of the Environmental Assessment Report to keep the bridges closed. Resolution 2023-26-16 Moved by: Peter Whitten Seconded by: Terry McKay THAT Committee of the Whole recommend to Council to direct staff to explore with both the Township bridge engineer and legal council to understand the requirements and obligations for the Township regarding the twin bridges.

THAT the following by-law(s) be

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 2023-49 Being a By-law to amend Zoning By-law No. 2015-61, being entitled the Township of Chatsworth Comprehensive Zoning By-law, (Lot 16, Reg. Comp Plan 1039, Geographic Village of Chatsworth, Township of Chatsworth, 9 Toronto Sydenham Street, File #Z09/2023) By-law 2023-50 Being a By-law to authorize the Mayor and CAO Clerk to sign an amendment to collection agreement between the Corporation of the Township of Chatsworth and Waste Management of Canada Corporation By-law 2023-51 Being a By-law to lift the one-foot reserve and to authorize the establishment and laying out of public highways

THAT Township of Chatsworth Council adopt the Agenda as amended by adding South Grey Chamber of Commerce nomination information.

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 2023-49 Being a By-law to amend Zoning By-law No. 2015-61, being entitled the Township of Chatsworth Comprehensive Zoning By-law, (Lot 16, Reg. Comp Plan 1039, Geographic Village of Chatsworth, Township of Chatsworth, 9 Toronto Sydenham Street, File #Z09/2023)  By-law 2023-50 Being a By-law to authorize the Mayor and CAO Clerk to sign an amendment to collection agreement between the Corporation of the Township of Chatsworth and Waste Management of Canada Corporation  By-law 2023-51 Being a By-law to lift the one-foot reserve and to authorize the establishment and laying out of public highways

THAT Committee of the Whole receive information presented by Jeff and Val Slomke regarding discussion on licensing and taxing Short Term Accommodation units.

Page 3 of 10 Township of Chatsworth Council Minutes, September 20, 2023 THAT Fire Chief’s Report 2023-09 dated September 20, 2023, regarding the August 2023 Fire Department Activity Report be hereby received for information.

THAT Parks and Recreation Report 2023-17 be hereby received for information; and FURTHER THAT Committee of the Whole recommend to Council to support in principal that volunteers in our communities come forward to assist in maintaining the outdoor ice rinks in our various communities this season; and FURTHER THAT individuals interested shall come forward no later then the end of October.

THAT Public Works Report 2023-39 be hereby received for information; and FURTHER THAT Committee of the Whole recommends to Council to accept staff’s recommendation to Pulverize a Section of Sideroad 9A from Concession 8 East to Concession 6 (6309A-02) which is in very poor condition and add the required gravel to make this road section gravel at a cost of approximately $10,000.00.

THAT Committee of the Whole recommend to Council to direct staff to explore with both the Township bridge engineer and legal council to understand the requirements and obligations for the Township regarding the twin bridges. Councillor Greig requested a recorded vote on the resolution. CAO Clerk called the question. Councillor Greig - No Mayor Mackey - Yes Deputy Mayor McKay - Yes Councillor Thompson - Yes Councillor Whitten - Yes

THAT CAO Clerk’s Report 2023-48 – Terms of Reference for Williamsford Community Centre Board be hereby received; and FURTHER THAT Committee for the Whole recommends that Council approve the Terms of Reference for the Williamsford Community Centre Board.

THAT Township of Chatsworth Council hereby support the resolution from the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie regarding the Tile Drainage Loan Program Review; and FURTHER THAT the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie be notified of our support.

THAT Township of Chatsworth Council hereby support the resolution from the Corporation of the Town of Bracebridge regarding the Item for Discussion – Time for Change - Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA); and FURTHER THAT the Corporation of the Town of Bracebridge be notified of our support.

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 Page 8 of 10 Township of Chatsworth Council Minutes, September 20, 2023 FURTHER THAT by-laws under consideration be presented to Council for third reading.

THAT By-law 2023-52 being a by-law to confirm all actions and proceedings of the September 20, 2023 Council meeting be hereby read a first, second, and third time, signed by the Mayor and Clerk and sealed with the Corporate Seal.