The Chatsworth Record

Council Meeting

February 5, 2025

Who was there

Present (4): Shawn Greig, Scott Mackey, Elizabeth Thompson, Peter Whitten

Absent (1): Terry McKay

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 (23 motions)

20 carried, 3 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

THAT Township of Chatsworth Council adopt the Agenda as revised to include By-law 2025-12 (Township of Chatsworth Comprehensive Zoning By-law).
Moved by Elizabeth Thompson, seconded by Shawn Greig
Carried
THAT the minutes of the following Council meetings be confirmed as recorded: January 14, 2025 - Special Council Meeting (Zoning By-law) January 15, 2025 - Council Meeting
Moved by Peter Whitten, seconded by Elizabeth Thompson
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 2025-08 Being a By-Law to Adopt the Estimates of All Sums Required for 2025 for Own Purposes By-law 2025-09 Being a By-law to adopt the 2025 Remuneration for Township of Chatsworth Employees By-law 2025-10 Being a By-law to establish remuneration and expense rates to be paid for Council of the Township of Chatsworth By-law 2025-11 Being a By-law to adopt a Remuneration Schedule for the Township of Chatsworth Fire Department By-law 2025-12 Being a By-law under the provisions of section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990 as amended, to restrict the use of lands and the character, location and use of buildings and structures, and to prohibit certain buildings and structures in various defined areas of The Corporation of the Township of Chatsworth
Moved by Peter Whitten, seconded by Elizabeth Thompson
Carried
THAT Council now go into Committee of the Whole.
Moved by Peter Whitten, seconded by Shawn Greig
Carried
THAT the Consent Agenda items be hereby received for information.
Moved by Elizabeth Thompson, seconded by Shawn Greig
Carried
THAT Committee of the Whole receive the presentation from Irene Fedun regarding Roadside Brushing for information.
Moved by Peter Whitten, seconded by Elizabeth Thompson
Carried
THAT Committee of the Whole receive the presentation from Brittany Morrison, Communication, Engagement & Stakeholder Relations Manager at Neoen regarding Tara BESS Project Update for information.
Moved by Peter Whitten, seconded by Shawn Greig
Carried
THAT Report 2025-01 2024 Q4 Building Activity, be hereby received for information.
Moved by Elizabeth Thompson, seconded by Shawn Greig
Carried
THAT Finance Report 2025-02 regarding Property Tax Billing and Collection Policy Update be hereby received for information; and FURTHER THAT Council direct staff to bring forward a by-law to adopt the amendments to the Property Tax Billing and Collection Policy at the February 19, 2025 meeting.
Moved by Shawn Greig, seconded by Elizabeth Thompson
Carried
THAT Finance Report 2025-03 regarding Applications per Section 357 of the Municipal Act for Refund of Property Taxes be hereby received; and FURTHER THAT Committee of the Whole recommends to Council to approve the write-off of property taxes in the total amount of $7.63 for the 2024 year of which $4.52 is the Municipality’s portion for the property located at 178 Woodland Circle and FURTHER THAT Committee of the Whole recommends to Council to approve the write-off of property taxes in the total amount of $26.72 for the 2024 year of which $15.82 is the Municipality’s portion for the property located at 143 Lakeview Road. FURTHER THAT Committee of the Whole recommends to Council to approve the write-off of property taxes in the total amount of $1,014.42 for the 2022, 2023, and 2024 years of which $596.45 is the Municipality’s portion for the property located at 115370 Grey Road 3.
Moved by Shawn Greig, seconded by Peter Whitten
Carried
THAT CAO Clerk’s Report 2025-05 regarding a Draft Swimming Pool Enclosure By-law be hereby received; and FURTHER THAT staff be directed to bring forward the by-law to the next Council meeting for approval. Resolution 2025-05-12 Moved by: Shawn Greig Seconded by: Peter Whitten THAT CAO Clerk’s Report 2025-05 - Draft Swimming Pool Enclosure By-law be
Moved by Peter Whitten, seconded by Shawn Greig
Deferred
THAT the following by-law(s) be
Moved by Elizabeth Thompson, seconded by Shawn Greig
Referred
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 Peter Whitten
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 2025-08 Being a By-Law to Adopt the Estimates of All Sums Required for 2025 for Own Purposes By-law 2025-09 Being a By-law to adopt the 2025 Remuneration for Township of Chatsworth Employees By-law 2025-10 Being a By-law to establish remuneration and expense rates to be paid for Council of the Township of Chatsworth By-law 2025-11 Being a By-law to adopt a Remuneration Schedule for the Township of Chatsworth Fire Department By-law 2025-12 Being a By-law under the provisions of section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990 as amended, to restrict the use of lands and the character, location and use of buildings and structures, and to prohibit certain buildings and structures in various defined areas of The Corporation of the Township of Chatsworth
Moved by Elizabeth Thompson, seconded by Shawn Greig
Carried
THAT Council extend the meeting past 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Moved by Elizabeth Thompson, seconded by Shawn Greig
Carried
THAT Council go into Closed Session for the following reason(s): To adopt the closed session minutes of January 15, 2025 Labour relations or employee negotiations: CAO Recruitment 2025 Salary Increases - Senior Management Team
Moved by Elizabeth Thompson, seconded by Shawn Greig
Carried
THAT By-law 2025-13 being a by-law to confirm all actions and proceedings of the February 5, 2025 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 Peter Whitten, seconded by Elizabeth Thompson
Carried
Page 3 of 8 Township of Chatsworth Council Minutes, February 5, 2025 THAT Committee of the Whole receive the presentation from Irene Fedun regarding Roadside Brushing for information.
Moved by Peter Whitten, seconded by Elizabeth Thompson
Carried
THAT Finance Report 2025-03 regarding Applications per Section 357 of the Municipal Act for Refund of Property Taxes be hereby received; and Page 4 of 8 Township of Chatsworth Council Minutes, February 5, 2025 FURTHER THAT Committee of the Whole recommends to Council to approve the write-off of property taxes in the total amount of $7.63 for the 2024 year of which $4.52 is the Municipality’s portion for the property located at 178 Woodland Circle and FURTHER THAT Committee of the Whole recommends to Council to approve the write-off of property taxes in the total amount of $26.72 for the 2024 year of which $15.82 is the Municipality’s portion for the property located at 143 Lakeview Road. FURTHER THAT Committee of the Whole recommends to Council to approve the write-off of property taxes in the total amount of $1,014.42 for the 2022, 2023, and 2024 years of which $596.45 is the Municipality’s portion for the property located at 115370 Grey Road 3.
Moved by Shawn Greig, seconded by Peter Whitten
Carried
THAT CAO Clerk’s Report 2025-05 - Draft Swimming Pool Enclosure By-law be
Moved by Shawn Greig, seconded by Peter Whitten
Deferred
THAT Committee of the Whole rise as Council to report and confirm the actions taken in Committee of the Whole. Page 6 of 8 Township of Chatsworth Council Minutes, February 5, 2025
Moved by Peter Whitten, seconded by Shawn Greig
Carried
THAT Council go into Closed Session for the following reason(s):  To adopt the closed session minutes of January 15, 2025  Labour relations or employee negotiations: o CAO Recruitment o 2025 Salary Increases - Senior Management Team
Moved by Elizabeth Thompson, seconded by Shawn Greig
Carried

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