Council Meeting

THAT Township of Chatsworth Council adopt the Agenda as circulated.

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 2026-14 being a By-law to authorize the Mayor and CAO Clerk to enter into an Additional Services Statement of Work Agreement with Comprint Systems Incorporated (DataFix) and the Corporation of the Township of Chatsworth for Vote by Mail Services during the 2026 Municipal Election By-law 2026-15 being a By-law to authorize the Mayor and CAO Clerk to enter into the Team Grey Memorandum of Understanding between Grey County and the Corporation of the Township of Chatsworth By-law 2026-16 being a By-law to authorize the Mayor and CAO Clerk to enter into a Fire Service Dispatch Agreement between the Owen Sound Police Services Board and the Corporation of the Township of Chatsworth By-law 2026-17 being a By-law to authorize the Mayor and CAO Clerk to enter into a Municipal Participation Agreement with The Corporation of the City of Owen Sound to participate in the 2026 Hazardous and Special Products (HSP) Waste Program By-law 2026-18 being a By-Law to Adopt the Estimates of All Sums Required for 2026 for Own Purposes By-law 2026-19 being a By-law to adopt the 2026 Remuneration for Township of Chatsworth Employees By-law 2026-20 being a By-law to establish remuneration and expense rates to be paid for Council of the Township of Chatsworth By-law 2026-21 being a By-law to adopt a Remuneration Schedule for the Township of Chatsworth

THAT Council now go into Committee of the Whole.

THAT the Consent Agenda items be hereby received for information.

WHEREAS the Government of Ontario has posted Regulatory Registry Proposal No. 26-MPBSD001 to implement procurement directives under the Buy Ontario Act (Public Sector Procurement), 2025, which would apply to municipalities and local boards; and WHEREAS the proposed regulation would require municipalities to prioritize Ontario-based goods and services in specified procurement categories, including fleet vehicles and construction-related projects; and WHEREAS small rural municipalities operate with limited administrative staff, modest tax bases, and constrained financial capacity, and must maintain flexible procurement processes to ensure best value for residents; and WHEREAS rural municipalities frequently rely on a limited supplier market, including specialized equipment providers and contractors who may not be located within Ontario but are necessary to meet operational needs in areas such as roads, bridges, water systems, emergency services, and fleet replacement; and WHEREAS restricting competitive procurement may reduce bidder participation in rural areas, increase costs to taxpayers, delay infrastructure projects, and limit access to specialized goods and services; and WHEREAS additional requirements to verify supplier origin, monitor compliance, and report under provincial directives would impose disproportionate administrative burdens on small municipalities with limited staffing resources; and WHEREAS municipal procurement is already governed by trade agreements such

THAT Finance Report 2026-05 RE: 2026 Budget Drivers be hereby received for information.

That Committee of the Whole direct staff to remove the propose Burn Permit fee of $20 from the Fees and Charges By-Law presented at this evenings meeting.

THAT CAO Clerk’s Report 2025-03 be hereby received for information; and FURTHER THAT Committee of the Whole proceed to adopt By-Law 2026-22 to approve fees and charges.

THAT the following by-law be introduced and taken as read a first and second time, and that they be given consideration in Committee of the Whole: By-law 2026-22 being a By-law for the imposition and collection of fees and charges for certain Municipal Services and Activities

THAT the following by-law(s) be

THAT By-law 2026-23 being a by-law to confirm all actions and proceedings of the February 18, 2026 Council meeting be hereby read a first, second, and third time, signed by the Mayor and Clerk and sealed with the Corporate Seal.