Council Meeting

THAT Township of Chatsworth Council adopt the Agenda as revised to include CAO Clerk’s Report 2025-11 - Sale of Alcohol on Statutory Holidays – Williamsford General Store.

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 2025-23 Being a By-law designating certain lands within the Township of Chatsworth not to be a Registered Plan of Subdivision – Lot 31, Plan 679, Geographic Township of Sullivan, Township of Chatsworth

THAT Committee of the Whole receive the presentation from Geraldine Hartley regarding a request to re-establish the Berkeley Community Playground Committee for information.

THAT Committee of the Whole recommends to Council that the Berkeley Playground Committee be re-established and allocated with their previous bank account; and FURTHER THAT the Playground Committee include the following members: Geraldine Hartley Bill Hartley Sue Turnbull Derek Turnbull Steve Moffett Norm McInnis Amy MacLeod Dawn Gillen Chris Coburn Kim Hartley Bill Hartley Garret Brennen Jessica Brennen Don Keeting Jill Harpley

THAT Finance Report 2025-08 RE: 2025 First Quarter Finance Update be hereby received for information.

THAT Parks and Recreation Report 2025-02 regarding Grass Cutting and Maintenance Tender be hereby received for information; and FURTHER THAT the Committee of the Whole recommends to Council that the submission from Outdoor Solutions be accepted in the weekly amount of $2,542.50 including HST.

THAT Parks and Recreation Report 2025-03 be hereby received for information; and FURTHER THAT the Committee of the Whole recommends to Council that the submission from Benedict Electrical Inc, in the amount of $8,770 exclusive of H.S.T. be accepted.

THAT Public Works Report 2025-07, Request for Quotation - 2025 Concrete Sidewalk Remove and Replacement project be hereby received for information; and FURTHER THAT Council accept the Quotation submitted by C&G Concrete in the amount of $35,244.79 excluding HST.

THAT Public Works Report 2025-08, Geotechnical Investigation at the Sullivan Depot for future Sand Storage Structure be hereby received for information; and FURTHER THAT Council directs staff to proceed with the Geotechnical Investigate with GEI Engineering with cost estimate ranging from $7,000 - $8,000.00, the cost of which is to be allocated to public works reserves.

THAT CAO Clerk’s Report 2025-11 regarding the sale of alcohol on Statutory Holidays – Williamsford General Store be hereby received for information; and FURTHER THAT Committee of the Whole recommend to Council that Williamsford General Store be permitted to sell alcohol on the following statutory holidays: New Years Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Labour Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas; and FURTHER THAT authority be delegated to the Municipal Clerk to provide similar permission for Licensed convenience Outlets that have been approved by the Liquor Control Board of Ontario for license renewals in the future.

THAT the following by-law(s) be

THAT the following items previously removed from the consent agenda be received for information: Item 11.1.c.f. - Grey County Letter April 3, 2025 Re: Proposed Plan of Subdivision File 42T-2025-04 – George Street Subdivision Item 11.1.c.l. - Grey County Email April 7, 2025 Re: Public Open House and Meeting Date - Beaver and Coyote By-laws

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 2025-23 Being a By-law designating certain lands within the Township of Chatsworth not to be a Registered Plan of Subdivision – Lot 31, Plan 679, Geographic Township of Sullivan, Township of Chatsworth

That Chatsworth Council approves staff to move forward with a planning pilot program wherein the County of Grey provides planning services to the Township on an interim basis.

THAT the minutes of the Council Meeting held on April 2, 2025 be confirmed as recorded.

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.c.f. - Grey County Letter April 3, 2025 Re: Proposed Plan of Subdivision File 42T-2025-04 – George Street Subdivision  Item 11.1.c.l. - Grey County Email April 7, 2025 Re: Public Open House and Meeting Date - Beaver and Coyote By-laws

THAT Committee of the Whole receive the presentation from Jeff Williamson regarding sustainable repair of Concession 2 between Chatsworth Road 24 and 60 Sideroad for information.

THAT Fire Chief Report 2025-05 be hereby received for information; and FURTHER THAT the March 2025 Fire Department Activity Report be hereby received for information.

THAT Planners Report 2025-08 dated April 16, 2025 regarding a Deeming By-law for lands located at Lot 31, Plan 679, Geographic Township of Sullivan, Township of Chatsworth be hereby received; and FURTHER THAT Committee of the Whole recommends that Council adopt the Deeming By-law for the subject lands.

THAT Parks and Recreation Report 2025-03 be hereby received for information; and Page 5 of 11 Township of Chatsworth Council Minutes, April 16, 2025 FURTHER THAT the Committee of the Whole recommends to Council that the submission from Benedict Electrical Inc, in the amount of $8,770 exclusive of H.S.T. be accepted.

THAT Parks and Recreation Report 2025-04 be hereby received for information; and FURTHER THAT the Committee of the Whole recommends to Council that the submission from Ron Pringle Electric LTD, in the amount of the $3498.48 excluding H.S.T. be accepted.

THAT Public Works Report 2025-05 Tender Closing – 2025 Liquid Dust Suppressant be hereby received for information; and FURTHER THAT Council accept the bid from Da-Lee Dust Control/ DA-Lee Environmental Services for 375 tonnes of 35% Liq. Calcium Chloride at a total cost of $200,124.00 (excluding HST).

THAT Public Works Report 2025-08, Geotechnical Investigation at the Sullivan Depot for future Sand Storage Structure be hereby received for information; and Page 6 of 11 Township of Chatsworth Council Minutes, April 16, 2025 FURTHER THAT Council directs staff to proceed with the Geotechnical Investigate with GEI Engineering with cost estimate ranging from $7,000 - $8,000.00, the cost of which is to be allocated to public works reserves.

THAT Committee of the Whole rise as Council to report and confirm the actions taken in Committee of the Whole.

THAT Council go into Closed Session for the following reason(s):  Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees (Planning efficiencies)

That Chatsworth Council continues to support in principle a hybrid model of planning services for participating municipalities in Grey County.

THAT By-law 2025-24 being a by-law to confirm all actions and proceedings of the April 16, 2025 Council meeting be hereby read a first, second, and third time, signed by the Mayor and Clerk and sealed with the Corporate Seal.