Council Meeting

THAT the minutes of the Council Meeting held on April 3, 2024 be confirmed as recorded.

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 2024-24 Being a by-law to adopt a Remuneration Schedule for Township of Chatsworth Fire Department

THAT the Consent Agenda items be hereby received for information except for the following: Item 11.1.d.a - The City of Brantford Resolution March 26, 2024 Re. Home Heating Sustainability Item 11.1.d.b - City of Owen Sound Resolution February 26, 2024 Re. Support for the Province to Expand the Life Span of Fire Apparatus Item 11.1.d.c - Town of Coburg Resolution March 27, 2024 Re. Correspondence from the Township of Perry regarding a Request to the Province to Amend the Blue Box Regulation

THAT Council receive the 2023 Annual Operations & Environmental Monitoring Report Conclusions and Recommendations for information.

THAT CAO Clerk’s Report 2024-12 be hereby received for information;

THAT CAO Clerk’s Report 2024-20 regarding conditions of Severance Application B05/2023 (McCracken and Hunter) be hereby received for information; and FURTHER THAT Committee of the Whole recommend that Council require the applicant to extend Douglas Street along the entire frontage of the new lot, and that all requirements and costs of same be borne by the applicant as set out in the Decision of Severance Application B05/2023.

THAT CAO Clerk’s Report 2024-24 regarding Structures 021 & 022 be hereby received for information; and FURTHER THAT Committee of the Whole recommend that Chatsworth continue to support the original Environmental Assessment; and FURTHER THAT should Meaford move forward with the EA and replace the two structures, that Chatsworth not make a financial contribution to the replacement of Structures 021 and 022; and FURTHER THAT the Boundary Agreement between Chatsworth and Meaford be amended to reflect the sole ownership and responsibility of the two structures should Meaford proceed with replacement without the support of Chatsworth in re-dong the existing Environmental Assessment.

THAT CAO Clerk’s Report 2024-26 regarding firefighter remuneration be hereby received for information; and FURTHER THAT Committee of the Whole recommends to Council approval of the draft remuneration by-law for Township of Chatsworth Firefighters. 11.4.j CAO Clerk's Report 2025-27 - RFP Results for Landscape Architectural Design Services 1. CAO Clerk's Report 2025-27 - RFP Results for Landscape Architectural Design Services.pdf 2. rfp 2024-10 Landscape Design - Community Hub.pdf 3. GSP submission.pdf 4. MHBC Planning, Urban Design and Landscape submission.pdf 5. SHIFT Landscape Architecture submission.pdf Council paused for another break at 8:49 p.m. and returned at 8:54 p.m. Resolution 2024-13-16 Moved by: Shawn Greig Seconded by: Terry McKay THAT CAO Clerk’s Report 2024-27 regarding RFP results for Landscape Architecture Design Services be hereby received for information;

THAT Township of Chatsworth Council hereby support the resolution from the City of Owen Sound regarding the Support for the Province to Expand the Life Span of Fire Apparatus; and FURTHER THAT the City of Owen Sound be notified of our support.

THAT Township of Chatsworth Council hereby support the resolution from the Town of Cobourg regarding the Correspondence from the Township of Perry regarding a Request to the Province to Amend the Blue Box Regulation; and FURTHER THAT the Town of Cobourg be notified of our support.

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 Township of Chatsworth Council adopt the Revised Agenda as circulated.

Township of Chatsworth Council Minutes, April 17, 2024 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 2024-24 Being a by-law to adopt a Remuneration Schedule for Township of Chatsworth Fire Department

THAT Council now go into Committee of the Whole.

THAT Fire Chief Report 2024-04 be hereby received for information; and FURTHER THAT the March 2024 Fire Department Activity Report be hereby received for information.

THAT CAO Clerk’s Report 2024-24 regarding tender results for roadside mowing be hereby received; AND FURTHER THAT Committee of the whole recommends that Council accept the tender submitted by D. & R.Ag services in the amount of $29,700.00 exclusive of HST

THAT CAO Clerk’s Report 2024-23 regarding tender results for the purchase of a sidewalk maintainer be hereby received for information; AND FURTHER THAT Committee of the Whole recommends that Council not accept the bid submitted and directs staff to bring forward other options for consideration.

THAT CAO Clerk’s Report 2024-24 regarding Structures 021 & 022 be hereby received for information; and FURTHER THAT Committee of the Whole recommend that Chatsworth continue to support the original Environmental Assessment; and Page 4 of 8 Township of Chatsworth Council Minutes, April 17, 2024 FURTHER THAT should Meaford move forward with the EA and replace the two structures, that Chatsworth not make a financial contribution to the replacement of Structures 021 and 022. Councillor Greig requested a recorded vote on the resolution. CAO Clerk called the question. Mayor Mackey - Yes Deputy Mayor McKay - Yes Councillor Thompson -Yes Councillor Greig -Yes Councillor Whitten - No The motion was

WHEREAS, the Province of Ontario passed the Comprehensive Ontario Police Services Act, 2019 (Bill 68), which established the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019 (CSPA, 2019), on March 26, 2019; and Whereas, the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019 (CSPA, 2019), will be proclaimed on April 1, 2024; and WHEREAS the Ministry of the Solicitor General has approved the creation of a joint, Grey Bruce Police Services Detachment Board, governing all municipalities and First Nations communities within the detachment area; and WHEREAS the Grey Bruce Detachment Joint Board will be composed of an elected official of all participating municipalities and First Nation communities, 4 Community Appointees and 3 Provincial Appointees; and WHEREAS the Grey Bruce Detachment Joint Board Community Appointee Selection Committee has recommended, by resolution, the appointment of 4 selected Community Appointees; NOW THEREFORE, Council hereby supports appointment of the following members to the 4 Community Appointee positions on the Grey Bruce Detachment Joint Board: 1. Michelle Reynolds – Township of Georgian Bluffs 2. Karl Ellis – Township of Southgate 3. Gerry Solursh – Township of Northern Bruce Peninsula 4. Nicole Martin – Municipality of Grey Highlands; and That the same appointments be formalized by by-law of their representing Councils; and Further, that Council hereby supports the Township of Georgian Bluffs to provide administrative support to the Board; and THAT Council hereby suppor

THAT CAO Clerk’s Report 2024-26 regarding firefighter remuneration be hereby received for information; and FURTHER THAT Committee of the Whole recommends to Council approval of the draft remuneration by-law for Township of Chatsworth Firefighters. The motion was

THAT CAO Clerk’s Report 2024-27 regarding RFP results for Landscape Architecture Design Services be hereby received for information;

THAT CAO Clerk’s Report 2024-27 regarding RFP results for Landscape Architecture Design Services be hereby received for information; and FURTHER THAT Committee of the whole recommends that Council accept the RFP submitted by SHIFT Landscape Architecture Co. Inc. in the amount of $33,150.00 exclusive of HST.

THAT Township of Chatsworth Council hereby support the resolution from the City of Brantford regarding the Home Heating Sustainability; and FURTHER THAT the City of Brantford be notified of our support.

Page 7 of 8 Township of Chatsworth Council Minutes, April 17, 2024 THAT Committee of the Whole rise as Council to report and confirm the actions taken in Committee of the Whole.

THAT By-law 2024-25 being a by-law to confirm all actions and proceedings of the April 17, 2024 Council meeting be hereby read a first, second, and third time, signed by the Mayor and Clerk and sealed with the Corporate Seal.