Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (18 motions)
17 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
THAT the following minutes be confirmed as recorded. Council Meeting - January 7, 2026 Planning Meeting - January 7, 2026 Special Council Meeting (Budget) - January 14, 2026
Moved by Peter Whitten, seconded by Shawn Greig
Carried
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 2026-05 being a By-law to authorize the Mayor and Fire Chief to enter into an agreement with His Majesty the King in right of Ontario as represented by the Solicitor General (Province) and the Corporation of the Township of Chatsworth for an Ontario Fire Protection Grant Transfer Payment Agreement
Moved by Elizabeth Thompson, seconded by Peter Whitten
Carried
THAT Council now go into Committee of the Whole.
Moved by Shawn Greig, seconded by Elizabeth Thompson
Carried
THAT the Committee of the Whole recommends that Council support Option 1 for the Hub Landscaping Design; and That Committee of the Whole direct staff to bring forward a report with proposed phasing of the landscaping design project. Voters For Against Conflict Scott Mackey X Shawn Greig X Elizabeth Thompson X Peter Whitten X Terry McKay X Results 5 0 0
Moved by Elizabeth Thompson, seconded by Shawn Greig
Carried
THAT Committee of the Whole rise as Council to report and confirm the actions taken in Committee of the Whole.
Moved by Peter Whitten, seconded by Shawn Greig
Carried
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.
Moved by Elizabeth Thompson, seconded by Shawn Greig
Carried
THAT By-law 2026-06 being a by-law to confirm all actions and proceedings of the January 21, 2026 Council meeting be hereby read a first, second, and third time, signed by the Mayor and Clerk and sealed with the Corporate Seal.
Moved by Elizabeth Thompson, seconded by Peter Whitten
Carried
THAT Township of Chatsworth Council adopt the Agenda as circulated.
Moved by Elizabeth Thompson, seconded by Terry McKay
Carried
THAT Township of Chatsworth Council defer the Draft Fees & Charges By- law as presented; and FURTHER THAT staff be directed to bring forward additional information to Council to the February 4, 2026 meeting.
Moved by Shawn Greig, seconded by Terry McKay
Carried
THAT the Consent Agenda items be hereby received for information.
Moved by Elizabeth Thompson, seconded by Terry McKay
Carried
THAT Planning Report 2026-04 be received for information; and FURTHER THAT the Committee of the Whole recommends to Council the approval of the Zoning By-law Amendment application for East Part Lot 16, Concession 12 EGR, Geographic Township of Holland, Township of Chatsworth, Owner: Amos and Betty Martin; and FURTHER THAT staff be directed to prepare the necessary By-law to give effect to the application.
Moved by Shawn Greig, seconded by Terry McKay
Carried
THAT Fire Chief Report 2026-01 be hereby received for information; and FURTHER THAT the 2025 Fire Department Activity Report be hereby received for information.
Moved by Terry McKay, seconded by Peter Whitten
Carried
THAT Finance Report 2026-02 RE: Chatsworth Community Hub be hereby received for information.
Moved by Elizabeth Thompson, seconded by Terry McKay
Carried
THAT the Committee of the Whole recommends that Council support Option 1 - Phase 1 Option A - Community Centre at an estimated cost of $8,655,400 for the Hub Building; and FURTHER Committee of the Whole recommends that Council direct staff to proceed with meeting with the Building Committee and Fundraising Committee to review and discuss the concept drawings prepared by VG+ Architects. Deputy Mayor McKay requested a recorded vote on the resolution: For Against Conflict Scott Mackey X Shawn Greig X Elizabeth Thompson X Peter Whitten X Terry McKay X Results 3 2 0
Moved by Terry McKay, seconded by Peter Whitten
Carried
THAT the Committee of the Whole recommends that Council support Option 1 for the Hub Landscaping Design; and FURTHER THAT Committee of the Whole direct staff to bring forward a report with proposed phasing of the landscaping design project. Councillor Thompson requested a recorded vote on the resolution: Page 4 of 7 Township of Chatsworth Council Minutes, January 21, 2026 For Against Conflict Scott Mackey X Shawn Greig X Elizabeth Thompson X Peter Whitten X Terry McKay X Results 5 0 0
Moved by Elizabeth Thompson, seconded by Shawn Greig
Carried
THAT the following by-law(s) be
Moved by Terry McKay, seconded by Shawn Greig
Referred
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 6 of 7 Township of Chatsworth Council Minutes, January 21, 2026 FURTHER THAT by-laws under consideration be presented to Council for third reading.
Moved by Elizabeth Thompson, seconded by Shawn Greig
Carried
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 2026-05 being a By-law to authorize the Mayor and Fire Chief to enter into an agreement with His Majesty the King in right of Ontario as represented by the Solicitor General (Province) and the Corporation of the Township of Chatsworth for an Ontario Fire Protection Grant Transfer Payment Agreement
Moved by Elizabeth Thompson, seconded by Terry McKay