Council Meeting

THAT Township of Chatsworth Council adopt the Agenda as revised to include Parks and Recreation Report 2024-02 - Desboro Community Centre Alternative Use.

THAT the minutes of the Council Meeting held on February 7, 2024 and the Planning Minutes dated February 7, 2024 be confirmed as recorded.

THAT the following by-law be introduced and taken as read a first and second time, and that it be given consideration in Committee of the Whole: By-law 2024-13 Being a By-law to amend Zoning By-law No. 2015-61, being entitled the Township of Chatsworth Comprehensive Zoning By-law, (Part Lot 25, Concession 5, Geographic Township of Sullivan, Township of Chatsworth, 175349 Concession 6, File #Z12/2023)

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.b. - Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus Resolution February 9, 2024 Re: Social and Economic Prosperity Review Item 11.1.d.a. - Municipality of Powassan Resolution February 6, 2024 Re: Municipal Equipment Operator Course

THAT Committee of the Whole receive information presented by Celeste Eickholdt, Chair of the Williamsford Community Centre Board regarding a Request to Submit an Ontario Trillium Fund Grant Application.

That Report 2024-02 2023 Q4 building activity statistics, be hereby received for information.

THAT Fire Chief Report 2024-02 be hereby received for information; and FURTHER THAT the January 2024 Fire Department Activity Report be hereby received for information.

THAT Public Works Report 2024-01 regarding the renewal of the Boundary Road Agreement with the Municipality of West Grey for a period of 5 years be hereby received; and FURTHER THAT Committee of the Whole recommends to Council to accept the agreement extension and direct staff to prepare a By-Law for final approval at future Council meeting.

THAT Deputy Clerk’s Report 2024-01 be hereby received for information; and FURTHER THAT Committee of the Whole recommends to Council that the quote from JBNK Contracting in the amount of $20,000.00 plus HST be accepted for monument restorations at the Chatsworth Cemetery; and FURTHER THAT the cost be allocated to the Cemetery Reserve account (01-0100-2532).

THAT Parks and Recreation Report 2024-02 be hereby received for information; and FURTHER THAT Council directs staff to begin a capital grant application under the Ontario Trillium Foundation for the projects associated with the Desboro Community Centre or alternative.

THAT the following by-law be

THAT Committee of the Whole receive the correspondence from the Municipality of Grey Highlands dated February 5, 2024 for information; and FURTHER THAT resolution JWDC2024-06 be approved to support the installation of security fencing at the Holland-Markdale WDS, at a cost of $7,500.00 to be equally shared between the Municipality of Grey Highlands and the Township of Chatsworth as a "fixed capital asset" according to the "Agreement Governing the Jointly Owned Waste Disposal and Diversion Site".

THAT Committee of the Whole receive the correspondence from the Municipality of Grey Highlands dated February 5, 2024 for information; and FURTHER THAT resolution JWDC2024-07 be approved to defer consideration of the completion of asphalt paving of the new exit roadway at the Holland-Markdale WDS; and FURTHER THAT staff be directed to seek out pricing for the completion of the asphalt paving to be brought back for the Committee's consideration for inclusion in the 2025 municipal budget.

THAT Committee of the Whole receive the correspondence from the Municipality of Grey Highlands dated February 5, 2024 for information; and FURTHER THAT resolution JWDC2024-08 be approved to direct staff to bring back a report for consideration by the Committee that includes options to reduce the total annual operating cost at the Markdale-Holland site by $26,000 and operational considerations to lessen the impacts of the reduction to the public.

WHEREAS the Independent Electrical System Operator (the IESO) has proposed to move forward with three RFPs where new wind turbine projects can receive a contract from the IESO; and WHEREAS people living near existing wind turbines report considerable impact on their lives due to noise and other emissions from the wind turbines; and WHEREAS there are gaps in the enforcement of key terms of the Renewable Energy Approvals governing existing projects relative to noise standards and resolution of complaints; and WHEREAS municipal approval is required to locate one of these projects in the Township of Chatsworth; and THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Township of Chatsworth Council does not support the establishment of any wind turbine projects within the municipality and continues to be an unwilling host; and THAT the IESO be directed to advise potential applicants of this resolution.

THAT Township of Chatsworth Council hereby support the resolution from the Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus regarding the Social and Economic Prosperity Review; and FURTHER THAT the Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus be notified of our support.

THAT Township of Chatsworth Council hereby support the resolution from the Municipality of Powassan regarding the Municipal Equipment Operator Course; and FURTHER THAT the Municipality of Powassan be notified of our support.

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-law be taken as read a third time, signed by the Mayor and Clerk and sealed with the Corporate Seal: By-law 2024-13 Being a By-law to amend Zoning By-law No. 2015-61, being entitled the Township of Chatsworth Comprehensive Zoning By-law, (Part Lot 25, Concession 5, Geographic Township of Sullivan, Township of Chatsworth, 175349 Concession 6, File #Z12/2023)

THAT Council supports the Williamsford Community Centre Board submitting an Ontario Trillium Foundation grant through the Lions Club provided the Township can also put in an application to the Ontario Trillium Foundation and that this be confirmed by the Ontario Trillium Foundation.

THAT Council go into Closed Session for the following reason(s): i) Personal information about an identifiable individual including municipal or local board employees.

THAT By-law 2024-14 being a by-law to confirm all actions and proceedings of the February 21, 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 Fire Chief Report 2024-02 be hereby received for information; and Page 3 of 10 Township of Chatsworth Council Minutes, February 21, 2024 FURTHER THAT the January 2024 Fire Department Activity Report be hereby received for information.

THAT Parks and Recreation Report 2024-02 be hereby received for information; and FURTHER THAT Council directs staff to begin a capital grant application under the Ontario Trillium Foundation for the projects associated with the Desboro Community Centre or alternative. Council requested a recorded vote on the resolution. CAO Clerk called the question. Councillor Greig - Yes Mayor Mackey - Yes Councillor Thompson -Yes Councillor Whitten - Yes The motion was

THAT Township of Chatsworth Council hereby support the resolution from the Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus regarding the Social and Economic Prosperity Review; and Page 7 of 10 Township of Chatsworth Council Minutes, February 21, 2024 FURTHER THAT the Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus be notified of our support.

THAT Council supports the Williamsford Community Centre Board submitting an Ontario Trillium Foundation grant through the Lions Club provided the Township can also put in an application to the Ontario Trillium Foundation and that this be confirmed by the Ontario Trillium Foundation. Councillor Thompson requested a recorded vote on the resolution. CAO Clerk called the question. Councillor Greig - No Mayor Mackey - No Councillor Thompson -Yes Councillor Whitten - No The motion was