Council Meeting

THAT Township of Chatsworth Council adopt the Agenda as circulated.

THAT the minutes of the Council Meeting held on September 20, 2023 be confirmed as recorded.

Page 2 of 10 Township of Chatsworth Council Minutes, October 4, 2023 THAT Public Meeting B08/2023 - Part Lot 30, Concession 5, Geographic Township of Holland, Township of Chatsworth (Gerardo Martellacci) be

THAT Public Meeting Z08/2023 - Part Lot 22, Concession 4 EGR, Geographic Township of Holland, Township of Chatsworth (Edward Beirnes) be

THAT Public Meeting Z10/2023 - Part Lot 55, Concession 1 SWTSR, Geographic Township of Holland, Township of Chatsworth (William and Una Johnstone) 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 2023-53 Being a By-law to authorize the Mayor and CAO Clerk to sign an agreement to acquire an easement over a portion of the lands described as Lot 10, Plan 1030 in the Township of Chatsworth, County of Grey; and known as 822808 Sideroad 1 between Adam Justin Bell and Charlene Lorraine Bell and the Corporation of the Township of Chatsworth  By-law 2023-54 Being a By-law to authorize the Mayor and CAO Clerk to sign an agreement to acquire an easement over a portion of the lands described as Part Lots 8 and 9, Plan 1030 in the Township of Chatsworth, County of Grey; and known as 822794 Sideroad 1 between Donna Louise Van Eck and the Corporation of the Township of Chatsworth

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.b. - Ministry of the Solicitor General Correspondence August 21, 2023 Re: Grey Bruce OPP Detachment Board Proposal  Item 11.1.d.c. - OPP Municipal Policing September 26, 2023 Re: 2024 Township of Chatsworth Annual Billing Statement Package

THAT Planners Report 2023-12 be hereby received; and FURTHER THAT Committee of the Whole recommends to Council the approval of the Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application for Part Lot 22, Concession 4 EGR, Geographic Township of Holland, Township of Chatsworth, Owner: Edward Beirnes; and FURTHER THAT staff be directed to prepare the necessary by-law to give effect to the application.

THAT Planners Report 2023-14 be hereby received; and FURTHER THAT Committee of the Whole recommends to Council the approval of the Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application for Part Lot 55, Concession 1 SWTSR, Geographic Township of Holland, Township of Chatsworth, Owner: William and Una Johnstone; and FURTHER THAT staff be directed to prepare the necessary by-law to give effect to the application.

THAT Planning Report 2023-15 regarding Consent Application B08/2023 be hereby received; and FURTHER THAT Committee of the Whole recommend that Council approve the Consent Application B08/2023 with the conditions noted on the Decision Sheet as follows: 1. THAT a Zoning By-law Amendment, intended to reduce the minimum lot area and frontage requirements applicable to the severed and retained parcel, is in force and effect; 2. THAT entrance permits have been granted to the severed and retained parcels by the Township of Chatsworth; and further provide the CAO/Clerk of the Township of Chatsworth with a copy of the entrance permits; 3. THAT the Owner, as provided for under Section 60 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, shall pay to the Township of Chatsworth the administrative fee of $850.00 or whatever fee is applicable at Page 5 of 10 Township of Chatsworth Council Minutes, October 4, 2023 the time of review and issuance of the Certificate of Consent for the severed parcel; 4. THAT any outstanding taxes to the Township be paid; 5. THAT the parkland dedication fee be paid to the Township of Chatsworth as required by the Parkland Dedication By-law 2017- 58; 6. THAT the transfer for registration with respect to description complies with the Ontario Regulation 43-96; and if that description contains a reference to a Reference Plan(s), the Owner’s solicitor shall provide a full print of that deposited reference plan(s) as well as a digital PDF copy to the CAO/Clerk of the Township of Ch

THAT Public Works Report 2023-37 be hereby received; and FURTHER THAT Committee of the Whole recommend to Council to accept Staff’s recommendation to not install the requested 2 additional Stop Signs to make a 4-Way Stop at the intersection of Sideroad 8 and Concession 12.

THAT Public Works Report 2023-42 be hereby received: and FURTHER THAT Committee of the Whole recommend to Council to accept Staffs recommendation to add a Streetlight at the intersection of Wheildon Lane and Massie Road at a cost of $1905.00 excluding HST; and FURTHER THAT the cost be allocated to the Streetlight Reserve.

THAT CAO Clerk’s Report 2023-49 regarding a capital expenditure request for Chatsworth and Walters Falls Drinking Water Systems be hereby received; and FURTHER THAT Committee of the Whole recommends to Council that the quote submitted by Aardvark Drilling Inc. in the amount of $262,727.26 exclusive of HST be accepted; and FURTHER THAT the replacement of Equipment at Well No. 1 in Chatsworth and Walters Falls be replaced in 2023 and that the replacement of equipment at Well No. 2 in Chatsworth and Walters Falls be replaced in 2024; and FURTHER THAT the CAO Clerk be authorized to execute the expenditure request submitted by Ontario Clean Water Agency; and FURTHER THAT the capital expense be allocated to each of Chatsworth and Walters Falls Reserve Funds.

THAT the following by-law(s) be

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 and Clerk and sealed with the Corporate Seal:  By-law 2023-53 Being a By-law to authorize the Mayor and CAO Clerk to sign an agreement to acquire an easement over a portion of the lands described as Lot 10, Plan 1030 in the Township of Chatsworth, County of Grey; and known as 822808 Sideroad 1 between Adam Justin Bell and Charlene Lorraine Bell and the Corporation of the Township of Chatsworth  By-law 2023-54 Being a By-law to authorize the Mayor and CAO Clerk to sign an agreement to acquire an easement over a portion of the lands described as Part Lots 8 and 9, Plan 1030 in the Township of Chatsworth, County of Grey; and known as 822794 Sideroad 1 between Donna Louise Van Eck and the Corporation of the Township of Chatsworth

THAT Council go into Closed Session for the following reasons:  Educational or training session as per section 239 (3.1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25 (James Special Services - By-law Enforcement session)  Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees

THAT By-law 2023-55 being a by-law to confirm all actions and proceedings of the October 4, 2023 Council meeting be hereby read a first, second, and third time, signed by the Mayor and Clerk and sealed with the Corporate Seal.