Council Meeting

THAT the following minutes be confirmed as recorded. May 7, 2025 - Council Meeting May 7, 2025 - Planning Meeting

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 2025-28 being a By-law to amend Zoning By-law No. 2025-12, being entitled the Township of Chatsworth Comprehensive Zoning By-law, (Part Lot 77, Concession 1 and Part Lots 76 and 77, Concession 2, Geographic Township of Holland, Township of Chatsworth, 775711 Highway 10, File #Z02/2025)

THAT Council now go into Committee of the Whole.

THAT Committee of the Whole receive the presentation from Randy Sachs regarding a request to remove interest on property taxes for information.

THAT Planning Report 2025-10 be hereby received for information; and FURTHER THAT the Committee of the Whole recommends to Council the approval of the Zoning By-law Amendment application for Part Lot 77, Concession 1 and Part Lots 76 and 77, Concession 2, Geographic Township of Holland, Township of Chatsworth. Owner: David and Annie Bauman; and FURTHER THAT Council approve the Zoning By-law Amendment for Part Lot 77, Concession 1 and Part Lots 76 and 77, Concession 2, Geographic Township of Holland, Township of Chatsworth.

THAT Finance Report 2025-12 RE: Additional Financial Information for the Community Hub Project be hereby received for information.

THAT Finance Report 2025-13 RE: Amending the Purchasing and Authorities By-Law be hereby received for information; and FURTHER THAT Committee of the Whole recommends Council to approve the amendment to the Purchase and Authorities By-Law.

THAT Parks and Recreation Report 2025-07 be

THAT Public Works Report 2025-11 be hereby received for information; and FURTHER THAT Council approves the purchase of a New SMYTH S832 INDUSTRIAL SWEEPER that connects to the Holland Backhoe loader from Roberts Equipment with a 1-year Manufactures Warranty in the amount of $15,481.00 excluding HST.

THAT the following by-law(s) be

THAT Committee of the Whole recommends to Council that staff be directed to proceed with a joint delegation request with the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie at the 2025 AMO Conference to the Ministry of Infrastructure to request the Province to create a funding model that ensures the needs of our residents without causing a significant financial burden, and provide for open communication with municipalities to ensure all municipalities are given an opportunity to apply for grant opportunities that meet the needs of the residents and businesses.

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 2025-28 being a By-law to amend Zoning By-law No. 2025-12, being entitled the Township of Chatsworth Comprehensive Zoning By-law, (Part Lot 77, Concession 1 and Part Lots 76 and 77, Concession 2, Geographic Township of Holland, Township of Chatsworth, 775711 Highway 10, File #Z02/2025)

WHEREAS costing for the Chatsworth Community Hub Facility project has been brought forward to Council for funding approval outside the annual budget process; and WHEREAS two proposed funding options (with the reduced option proposing fundraising of $2 million, the Township contributing $1.8 million from reserves and $1.8 million through debt and upper level of government grant of $5.3 million) were

THAT By-law 2025-29 being a by-law to confirm all actions and proceedings of the May 21, 2025 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 the Consent Agenda items be hereby received for information.

THAT Committee of the Whole receive the presentation from Sharrie Brick, Pliny Loucks, Cathie Mustard, Garret Dier & Conor McCauley regarding a progress update on the Chatsworth Pavilion for information.

THAT Committee of the Whole receive the presentation from members of the Chatsworth Community Hub Building & Fundraising Committees regarding a request for Council to reconsider the Community Hub project for information.

THAT Fire Chief Report 2025-06 be hereby received for information; and FURTHER THAT the April 2025 Fire Department Activity Report be hereby received for information.

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 2025-28 being a By-law to amend Zoning By-law No. 2025-12, being entitled the Township of Chatsworth Comprehensive Zoning By-law, (Part Lot 77, Concession 1 and Part Lots 76 and 77, Concession 2, Page 8 of 10 Township of Chatsworth Council Minutes, May 21, 2025 Geographic Township of Holland, Township of Chatsworth, 775711 Highway 10, File #Z02/2025)

THAT Council hereby dispense with the notice provision as permitted within the Procedural By-law 2022-20 section 36.1.

THAT Council go into Closed Session for the following reason(s):  to approve closed session minutes of May 1, 7, 12, and 15, 2025  to receive advice that is subject to solicitor/client privilege; and  personal matters about an identifiable individual including municipal or local board employees