Council Meeting

THAT Township of Chatsworth Council adopt the Agenda as amended to include a closed session item pertaining to Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25 regarding personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees (Municipal Staff).

THAT Public Meeting B08/2025 - Part Lots 12 and 13, Concession 2 (Part 1 RP 16R10856), Geographic Township of Sullivan, Township of Chatsworth (Paul Long) be

THAT Public Meeting Z07/2025 - Part Lots 12 and 13, Concession 2 (Part 1 RP 16R10856), Geographic Township of Sullivan, Township of Chatsworth (Paul Long) be

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 2025-43 being a By-Law of the Corporation of the Township of Chatsworth to authorize long-term borrowing pursuant to the issue of debentures to Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation (“OILC”) in the principal amount of $594,209.20 towards the cost of the capital work(s) By-law 2025-44 being a By-law to authorize the Mayor and CAO Clerk to enter into a Grant Contract between the Ontario Trillium Foundation and the Corporation of the Township of Chatsworth for the replacement of rink boards at the Keady Community Centre (Application ID: CP140813) By-law 2025-45 being a By-law of the Corporation of the Township of Chatsworth to authorize long-term borrowing pursuant to the issue of debentures to Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation (“OILC”) in the principal amount of $651,575.53 towards the cost of the capital work(s) By-law 2025-46 being a By-law of the Corporation of the Township of Chatsworth to authorize long-term borrowing pursuant to the issue of debentures to Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation (“OILC”) in the principal amount of $256,864.65 towards the cost of the capital work(s)

THAT Council now go into Committee of the Whole.

THAT Committee of the Whole receive the presentation from Patrick Gossage, Good Energy Partners and Sitka Power regarding a request for Municipal Support Resolution – Chatsworth Solar Project for information; and FURTHER THAT Committee of the Whole recommends that Council direct staff to bring a report to a future Council meeting regarding additional information pertaining to the potential Chatsworth Solar Project.

THAT Planning Report 2025-15 regarding Consent Applications B06/2025, and B07/2025 be hereby received; and FURTHER THAT Committee of the Whole recommend that Council approve the Consent Applications B06/2025 and B07/2025 with the conditions noted on the Decision Sheets as follows: 1. THAT any outstanding taxes to the Township be paid. 2. THAT the applicant provides a Municipal Drain reapportionment as determined by the Drainage Superintendent or mutual agreement in accordance with the Drainage Act. 3. THAT an entrance permit has been granted to the severed lands by the appropriate road authority; and further provide the Deputy Clerk of the Township of Chatsworth with a copy of the entrance permit. 4. THAT the parkland dedication fee be paid to the Township of Chatsworth as required by the Parkland Dedication By-law 2017-58 for both severed parcels. 5. THAT a Zoning By-law Amendment reducing the 'minimum lot area' and 'minimum lot frontage' requirements of the A1 zone for the severed parcels be in force and effect. 6. THAT the road widening of 3m shall be conveyed to the County of Grey along the frontage of the County Road for the retained parcel. 7. THAT the transfer for registration with respect to description complies with the Ontario Regulation 43-96; and if that description contains a reference to a Reference Plan(s), the Owner’s solicitor shall provide a full print of that deposited reference plan(s) as well as a digital PDF copy to the Deputy Clerk of the Township of Ch

THAT Planners Report 2025-16 be hereby received for information; and FURTHER THAT Committee of the Whole recommends to Council the approval of the Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application for Part Lot 1, Concession 5, Geographic Township of Sullivan, Township of Chatsworth, Owner: Paul Long; and FURTHER THAT staff be directed to prepare the necessary By-law to give effect to the application.

THAT Finance Report 2025-23 regarding Applications per Section 357 of the Municipal Act for Refund of Property Taxes be hereby received; and FURTHER THAT Committee of the Whole recommends to Council to approve the write-off of property taxes in the total amount of $112.44 for the 2025 year of which $67.71 is the Municipality’s portion for the property located at 55471 Concession 12; and FURTHER THAT Committee of the Whole recommends to Council to approve the write-off of property taxes in the total amount of $721.80 for the years 2024 and 2025 of which $165.46 is the Municipality’s portion for the property located at 701768 Sideroad 5.

THAT Public Works Report PW 2025-25, Township of Chatsworth ownership and maintenance responsibilities on Wheildon Lane be hereby received for information; and FURTHER THAT this report be provided to inform Council of a staff report with a legal survey of Wheildon Lane and a By-law will be coming to a future Council meeting; and FURTHER THAT Council approves the installation of a Road Dead-End Barricade at the most southern limits of the turn-around area to stop vehicles traveling through the Hub parking lot onto Wheildon Lane and then to Massie Road.

THAT Public Works Report PW 2025-26, Sullivan Depot, Sand Storage Building Configuration with Park and Rec. Storage be hereby received for information; and FURTHER THAT Council provides any comments and wishes regarding the building design elements they wish to be included in the Request for Tender.

THAT Council extend the meeting past 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.

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 2025-43 being a By-Law of the Corporation of the Township of Chatsworth to authorize long-term borrowing pursuant to the issue of debentures to Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation (“OILC”) in the principal amount of $594,209.20 towards the cost of the capital work(s) By-law 2025-44 being a By-law to authorize the Mayor and CAO Clerk to enter into a Grant Contract between the Ontario Trillium Foundation and the Corporation of the Township of Chatsworth for the replacement of rink boards at the Keady Community Centre (Application ID: CP140813) By-law 2025-45 being a By-law of the Corporation of the Township of Chatsworth to authorize long-term borrowing pursuant to the issue of debentures to Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation (“OILC”) in the principal amount of $651,575.53 towards the cost of the capital work(s) By-law 2025-46 being a By-law of the Corporation of the Township of Chatsworth to authorize long-term borrowing pursuant to the issue of debentures to Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation (“OILC”) in the principal amount of $256,864.65 towards the cost of the capital work(s)

THAT the minutes of the Council Meeting held on August 20, 2025 and the Special Council Meeting held on August 25, 2025 be confirmed as recorded.

THAT Public Meeting B06/2025 & B07/2025 - Part Lot 1, Concession 5, Geographic Township of Sullivan, Township of Chatsworth (Paul Long) be

THAT Public Meeting Z06/2025 - Part Lot 1, Concession 5, Geographic Township of Sullivan, Township of Chatsworth (Paul Long) be

THAT the Consent Agenda items be hereby received for information except for the following: Page 4 of 14 Township of Chatsworth Council Minutes, September 3, 2025  Item 11.1.d.b. - Township of Black River-Matheson Resolution June 10, 2025 Re: Request for Exemption to Proposed Mandatory Firefighter Certification Requirements (O.Reg. 343/22)

THAT Planning Report 2025-17 regarding Consent Applications B08/2025 be hereby received; and FURTHER THAT Committee of the Whole recommend that Council approve the Consent Applications B08/2025 with the conditions noted on the Decision Sheets as follows: 1. THAT any outstanding taxes to the Township be paid. 2. THAT an entrance permit has been granted to the retained lands by the appropriate road authority; and further provide the Deputy Clerk of the Township of Chatsworth with a copy of the entrance permit. 3. THAT the northern most entrance on the retained lot be closed and removed to the satisfaction of the Public Works Department. 4. THAT a Zoning By-law Amendment reducing the 'minimum lot area' and 'minimum lot frontage' requirements of the A1 zone for the severed parcels and reducing the ‘minimum lot frontage requirements of the A1 zone for the retained parcel be in force and effect. 5. THAT the transfer for registration with respect to description complies with the Ontario Regulation 43-96; and if that description contains a reference to a Reference Plan(s), the Owner’s solicitor shall provide a full print of that deposited reference plan(s) as well as a digital PDF copy to the Deputy Clerk of the Township of Chatsworth. 6. THAT the Owner’s solicitor, in preparation for the issuance of the Certificate of Consent, provide to the Deputy Clerk of the Township of Chatsworth a printed copy of the “completed electronic transfer document in preparation, along with the Certifi

THAT Planners Report 2025-18 be hereby received for information; and FURTHER THAT Committee of the Whole recommends to Council the approval of the Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application for Part Lots 12 and 13, Concession 2, RP 16R10856 Part 1 Geographic Township of Sullivan, Township of Chatsworth, Owner: Paul Long; and Page 8 of 14 Township of Chatsworth Council Minutes, September 3, 2025 FURTHER THAT staff be directed to prepare the necessary By-law to give effect to the application.

THAT Public Works Report PW 2025-26, Sullivan Depot, Sand Storage Building Configuration with Park and Rec. Storage be hereby received for information; and Page 9 of 14 Township of Chatsworth Council Minutes, September 3, 2025 FURTHER THAT Council provides any comments and wishes regarding the building design elements they wish to be included in the Request for Tender.

THAT the following by-law(s) be

WHEREAS years of research confirms the benefits of high-quality early learning and child care for young children's intellectual, emotional, social and physical development and later life outcomes; and WHEREAS child care promotes the well-being of children and responds to the needs of families and the broader community by supporting quality of life so that citizens can fully participate in and contribute to the economic and social life of their community; and WHEREAS trained and knowledgeable Registered Early Childhood Educators are the key to quality in early years and child care programs - in licensed child care, EarlyON programs, child life programs, and full-day kindergarten; and Page 11 of 14 Township of Chatsworth Council Minutes, September 3, 2025 WHEREAS Registered Early Childhood Educators and child care workers will be vital to the success of the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care system; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Township of Chatsworth designate October 21, 2025, as the 25th annual "Child Care Worker & Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day" in recognition of the education, dedication and commitment of child care workers to children, their families and quality of life of the community.

THAT Township of Chatsworth Council hereby support the resolution from the Township of Black River-Matheson regarding Request for Exemption to Proposed Mandatory Firefighter Certification Requirements (O.Reg. 343/22); and FURTHER THAT the Township of Black River-Matheson 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 Council go into Closed Session for the following reason(s):  Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees (Municipal Staff).

THAT By-law 2025-47 being a by-law to confirm all actions and proceedings of the September 3, 2025 Council meeting be hereby read a first, second, and third time, signed by the Mayor and Clerk and sealed with the Corporate Seal.