Council Meeting

THAT Township of Chatsworth Council adopt the Agenda as circulated.

THAT the minutes of the following Council Meetings be confirmed as recorded. February 28, 2024 - Special Council Meeting - Zoning By-law Review #2 March 6, 2024 - Council Meeting March 6, 2024 - Planning Minutes

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 2024-18 Being a By-law to amend Zoning By-law No. 2015-61, being entitled the Township of Chatsworth Comprehensive Zoning By-law, (Part Lot 23, Concession 7, Geographic Township of Sullivan, Township of Chatsworth, 135453 Concession 8, File #Z01/2024) By-law 2024-19 Being a By-Law to Appoint a Drainage Superintendent for the Township of Chatsworth pursuant to the Drainage Act (Christopher Slocombe)

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.a. - Town of Goderich Resolution February 26, 2024 Re: Return to Combined ROMA and OGRA Conferences Item 11.1.d.c. - Township of Amaranth Resolution March 6, 2024 Re: Operational Budget Funding Item 11.1.d.d. - Town of Bracebridge Resolution March 13, 2024 Re: Request to the Province of Ontario for New Provincial-Municipal Fiscal Framework

THAT Committee of the Whole receive information presented by Sharrie Brick, Member of the Chatsworth Agricultural Society regarding a possible adjustment to the Community Hub site plan to include a pavilion; and FURTHER THAT Committee of the Whole recommend that Council support the Chatsworth Agricultural Society in applying for a FCC AgriSpirit Fund Grant to erect a pavilion at the Community Hub site; and FURTHER THAT the Community Hub site plan be updated to reflect this change.

THAT Committee of the Whole receive information presented by the Community Hub Building Committee regarding a request for direction on the Chatsworth Community Hub; and FURTHER THAT Committee of the Whole recommends that Council support the Community Hub Building Committee and Township staff to work together to bring back a workplan to proceed with option #2 contained in the presentation to continue to fundraise for the full Community Hub project with a staged approach for the physical build.

THAT Fire Chief Report 2024-03 be hereby received for information; and FURTHER THAT the February 2024 Fire Department Activity Report be hereby received for information.

THAT Parks and Recreation Report 2024-05 be hereby received for information; and FURTHER THAT staff recommend the approval of the additional one (1) year option for Outdoor Solutions Inc. as listed in the 2023-Grass Cutting & Maintenance RFT.

THAT Parks and Recreation Report 2024-06 be hereby received for information; and FURTHER THAT Committee of the Whole recommends that Council approve the staff recommendation of the library kiosk hours and operational parameters.

THAT Parks and Recreation Report 2024-06 be hereby received for information; and FURTHER THAT Committee of the Whole recommends that Council authorize staff to relocate the library kiosk at the Keady Community Centre to the front vestibule during the summer months of April 1 to October 1; and FURTHER THAT the operational hours as presented be accepted as set forth in Report 2024-06.

THAT Finance Report 2024-03 regarding tax relief for the Massie Community Centre be hereby received for information; and FURTHER THAT the Township of Chatsworth provide relief to the Massie Community Centre for the 2023-2026 municipal tax portion to be provided; and FURTHER THAT the grant come from “Grants to Others”.

THAT CAO Clerk’s Report 2024-09 regarding tender results for Structure 4 Bridge Replacement be hereby received for information; and FURTHER THAT the quote received from Wellington Construction in the amount of $628,909 plus HST be hereby accepted.

THAT CAO Clerk’s Report 2024-10 regarding the Annual and Summary Water Reports for Chatsworth and Walters Falls Water Systems be hereby received for information.

THAT CAO Clerk’s Report 2024-11 regarding the appointment of an Integrity Commissioner be hereby received for information; and FURTHER THAT Council hereby appoints Principles Integrity as the Integrity Commissioner for the Township of Chatsworth; and FURTHER THAT Council directs staff to bring forward a by-law to give effect to the appointment.

THAT the following by-law(s) be

THAT Township of Chatsworth Council hereby support the resolution from the Town of Goderich regarding the Return to Combined ROMA and OGRA Conferences; and FURTHER THAT the Town of Goderich be notified of our support.

THAT Township of Chatsworth Council hereby support the resolution from the Township of Amaranth regarding the Operational Budget Funding; and FURTHER THAT the Township of Amaranth be notified of our support.

THAT item 11.1.d.d. previously removed from the consent agenda, (Town of Bracebridge Resolution March 13, 2024 Re: Request to the Province of Ontario for New Provincial-Municipal Fiscal Framework) be received for information

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 2024-18 Being a By-law to amend Zoning By-law No. 2015-61, being entitled the Township of Chatsworth Comprehensive Zoning By-law, (Part Lot 23, Concession 7, Geographic Township of Sullivan, Township of Chatsworth, 135453 Concession 8, File #Z01/2024) By-law 2024-19 Being a By-Law to Appoint a Drainage Superintendent for the Township of Chatsworth pursuant to the Drainage Act (Christopher Slocombe)

THAT By-law 2024-20 being a by-law to confirm all actions and proceedings of the March 20, 2024 Council meeting be hereby read a first, second, and third time, signed by the Mayor and Clerk and sealed with the Corporate Seal.

THAT CAO Clerk’s Report 2024-09 regarding tender results for Structure 4 Bridge Replacement be hereby received for information; and FURTHER THAT the quote received from Wellington Construction in the amount of $628,909 plus HST be hereby accepted. Councillor Thompson requested a recorded vote on the resolution. CAO Clerk called the question. Mayor Mackey - Yes Councillor Thompson -Yes Councillor Whitten – Yes The motion was