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 (20 motions)
16 carried, 4 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
THAT the minutes of the Council Meeting held on March 4, 2026 be
Moved by Elizabeth Thompson, seconded by Shawn Greig
Deferred
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:
Moved by Peter Whitten, seconded by Elizabeth Thompson
Carried
THAT Council now go into Committee of the Whole.
Moved by Elizabeth Thompson, seconded by Shawn Greig
Carried
THAT the Consent Agenda items be hereby received for information except for the following: Item 11.1.c.a. Letter from Bob Eearly and Wayne Maluskie re: Road Safety Concerns Item 11.1c.b. Avenir Energy - Request for Half Load Season Exemption - Essential Propane Delivery Services) Item 11.1.c.c Bluewater District School Board - Letter to Province re: Elimination of English Public School Board Trustees 11.1.a Reports for Information 11.1.b Committee Minutes 11.1.b.a SMART Board January 9, 2026 Minutes 1. January 9 2026 SMART Board Minutes_signed.pdf 11.1.b.b Williamsford Community Centre Board - March 2, 2026 Meeting Minutes 1. Board Mtg 26.pdf 11.1.c Correspondence for Council information 11.1.c.a Letter from Bob Early & Wayne Maluskie re: Road Safety Concerns 1. Letter from Douglas Early and Wayne Maluskie re Road Safety Concerns.pdf 11.1.c.b Avenir Energy - Request for Half Load Season Exemption - Essential Propane Delivery Services 1. Exemption Letter The Township of Chatsworth.pdf 11.1.c.c Bluewater District School Board - Letter to Province re: Elimination of English Public School Board Trustees 1. BWDSB letter - Minister Calandra re Formal Consultation on Removal of Trustees_Feb.20.2026.pdf 2. BWDSB letter - Ombudsman Dube re Review of Removal of Trustees_Feb.20.2026.pdf 11.1.d Motions from Other Municipalities 11.1.d.a Region of York Council Decision - Circular Materials Ontario 1. Region of York Council Decision - Circular Materials Ontario.pdf 11.2 Presentations/Deleg
Moved by Elizabeth Thompson, seconded by Peter Whitten
Carried
THAT Public Works Report PW2026-07 Grey County Road Transfer, Road Name Commitment and Maintenance Agreement Clarification be hereby received for information; and FURTHER THAT Council provides a commitment of the road name suggestion of Sideroad 9A for the transferred road sections identified on Grey Road 25; and FURTHER THAT Council is aware that a Maintenance Agreement with cost recovery to Grey County of $9,200 per two lane Kilometers.
Moved by Shawn Greig, seconded by Peter Whitten
Carried
THAT Public Works Report PW-2026-08, Chatsworth 2025 OSIM Bridge Inspection and Draft Report be hereby received for information; and FURTHER THAT all information and report be finalized and signed by B. M. Ross and Associates Limited, with the final version of the report being posted on the Municipal Website.
Moved by Shawn Greig, 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: 14. NOTICES OF MOTION 14.1 Councillor Whitten - Notice of Motion Resolution 2026-11- Moved by: Peter Whitten Seconded by: Elizabeth Thompson Notice of Motion: THAT Chatsworth Council approved Zoning By-Law 2025-12 on February 5, 2025; AND THAT Section 7 – Item 7.9 Provides Guidance on Shipping Containers or Sea Cans; AND THAT Council recommends that Staff bring forward a report outlining the current Zoning By-Law regarding Section 7 – Item 7.9 – Sea Cans for further discussion on possible amendments. Voters For Against Conflict Scott Mackey X Shawn Greig X Elizabeth Thompson X Peter Whitten X Terry McKay X Results 2 3 0
Moved by Shawn Greig, seconded by Peter Whitten
Defeated
Whereas the Township of Chatsworth owns property at 5 Toronto Sydenham Street, Chatsworth, ON; AND Whereas the current name of the previous Chatsworth Community Centre lands does not recognize the achievement of the Chatsworth Agricultural Society building the Patterson Pavillion and the work of the Community to improve the site and park area; AND Now therefore, in recognition of the tireless work of all the volunteers, Council is interested in renaming the previous Chatsworth Community Centre lands; AND That Council directs staff to bring this forward to the Building and Fundraising Hub Committees, Chatsworth Agricultural Society & all interested parties for input, comments, and recommendations on a name change.
Moved by Elizabeth Thompson, seconded by Peter Whitten
Carried
THAT Council go into Closed Session for the following reason(s):
Moved by Shawn Greig, seconded by Peter Whitten
Carried
THAT Parks and Recreation Report 2026-04 be hereby received for information; and FURTHER THAT Council accepts the quotation from AK Security for six (6) municipal properties to an upset limit of $25,000.
Moved by Peter Whitten, seconded by Shawn Greig
Carried
THAT Township of Chatsworth Council adopt the Agenda as circulated.
Moved by Terry McKay, 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 2026-28 Being a By-Law to Authorize the Execution of a Funding Agreement Between the Corporation of the Township of Chatsworth and His Majesty the King in Right of Ontario as Represented by the Minister of the Solicitor General on behalf of the Ontario Provincial Police for the Provision of a Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) Enhancement One Time Funding Grant
Moved by Peter Whitten, seconded by Elizabeth Thompson
Carried
THAT Fire Chief Report 2026-04 be hereby received for information; and FURTHER THAT the February 2026 Fire Department Activity Report be hereby received for information.
Moved by Peter Whitten, seconded by Shawn Greig
Carried
THAT the following by-law(s) be
Moved by Terry McKay, seconded by Elizabeth Thompson
Referred
THAT Committee of the Whole directs staff to send a letter of Support regarding the Bluewater District School Board - Letter to Province re: Elimination of English Public School Board Trustees.
Moved by Shawn Greig, seconded by Terry McKay
Carried
THAT Committee of the Whole rise as Council to report and confirm the actions taken in Committee of the Whole.
Moved by Terry McKay, 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 Terry McKay, seconded by Elizabeth Thompson
Carried
Notice of Motion: THAT Chatsworth Council approved Zoning By-Law 2025-12 on February 5, 2025; AND THAT Section 7 – Item 7.9 Provides Guidance on Shipping Containers or Sea Cans; AND THAT Council recommends that Staff bring forward a report outlining the current Zoning By-Law regarding Section 7 – Item 7.9 – Sea Cans for further discussion on possible amendments. Councillor Whitten Requested a
Moved by Peter Whitten, seconded by Elizabeth Thompson
Defeated
THAT Council go into Closed Session for the following reason(s): Security of Municipal Property - Municipal Act, Section 239 (a) - regarding Facility Security Cameras
Moved by Shawn Greig, seconded by Peter Whitten
Carried
THAT By-law 2026-29 being a by-law to confirm all actions and proceedings of the March 18, 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 Terry McKay, seconded by Elizabeth Thompson