Council Meeting

THAT Councillor Thompson be appointed as Mayor Pro-Tem for the meeting.

THAT Township of Chatsworth Council adopt the Agenda as circulated.

THAT the minutes of the Council Meeting held on February 21, 2024 be confirmed as recorded.

THAT Public Meeting Z01/2024 - Part Lot 23, Concession 7, Geographic Township of Sullivan, Township of Chatsworth (Elizabeth and Moses Stutzman) be

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 2024-15 Being a By-law to authorize the Mayor Pro-Tem and CAO Clerk to sign a Boundary Road Agreement between the Corporation of the Township of Chatsworth and the Corporation of the Municipality of West Grey for the maintenance and repair of the boundary highway between the municipalities By-law 2024-16 Being a By-law to appoint an acting Treasurer for the Township of Chatsworth (Patty Sinnamon)

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. - Township of Amaranth Resolution February 7, 2024 Re: Social and Economic Prosperity Review

THAT Planners Report 2024-06 be hereby received; and FURTHER THAT Committee of the Whole recommends to Council the approval of the Zoning By-law Amendment Application for Part Lot 23, Concession 7, Geographic Township of Sullivan, Township of Chatsworth, Owner: Elizabeth and Moses Stutzman; and FURTHER THAT staff be directed to prepare the necessary By-law to give effect to the application.

THAT CAO Clerk’s Report 2024-04 regarding Council Remuneration for the period ending December 31, 2023 be hereby received for information.

THAT CAO Clerk’s Report 2024-05 regarding Tender Results – Tandem Plow Trucks be hereby received for information; and FURTHER THAT Council award the tender for two tandem plow trucks as follows: International HX620 with 84 month/240 K Power train warranty at a cost of $419,275.50 to be delivered in Q1-2025 and an International HV615 with 84 month/240 K Power train warranty at a cost of $410,337.50 to be delivered in Q4-2025; and FURTHER THAT both purchases are funded through long term debt.

THAT CAO Clerk’s Report 2024-06 regarding Tender Results – Grader Purchase be hereby received for information; and FURTHER THAT Council hereby accept the tender from Toromont Cat 140, Model 140 Joystick in the amount of $520,412.00, together with the 4 year/5000 hour powertrain Warranty plus Hydraulics in the amount of $20,520.00 and the service plan for the duration of Warranty Period in the amount of $43,000.00 at a total cost of $583,932 exclusive of HST.

THAT the following by-laws be

THAT item 11.1.d.a. previously removed from the consent agenda, (Township of Amaranth Resolution February 7, 2024 Re: Social and Economic Prosperity Review) be 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 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 Pro-Tem and Clerk and sealed with the Corporate Seal: By-law 2024-15 Being a By-law to authorize the Mayor Pro-Tem and CAO Clerk to sign a Boundary Road Agreement between the Corporation of the Township of Chatsworth and the Corporation of the Municipality of West Grey for the maintenance and repair of the boundary highway between the municipalities By-law 2024-16 Being a By-law to appoint an acting Treasurer for the Township of Chatsworth (Patty Sinnamon)

THAT By-law 2024-17 being a by-law to confirm all actions and proceedings of the March 6, 2024 Council meeting be hereby read a first, second, and third time, signed by the Mayor Pro-Tem and Clerk and sealed with the Corporate Seal.