The Chatsworth Record

Council Meeting

March 5, 2025

Who was there

Present (4): Shawn Greig, Scott Mackey, Elizabeth Thompson, Peter Whitten

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 (21 motions)

17 carried, 4 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

THAT Township of Chatsworth Council adopt the Agenda as circulated.
Moved by Shawn Greig, seconded by Elizabeth Thompson
Carried
THAT the minutes of the Council Meeting held on February 19, 2025 be confirmed as recorded.
Moved by Shawn Greig, seconded by Peter Whitten
Carried
THAT Public Meeting B01/2025 - Part Lot 14, Concession 5, Geographic Township of Sullivan, Township of Chatsworth (Calvin Bryans, Larry Bryans, Donna Moore and Douglas Bryans) be
Moved by Shawn Greig, seconded by Elizabeth Thompson
Referred
THAT Public Meeting Z01/2025 - Part Lot 3, Concession 3, Geographic Township of Sullivan, Township of Chatsworth (Harold and Chayle Sutherland) be
Moved by Elizabeth Thompson, seconded by Shawn Greig
Referred
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 2025-17 Being a By-law to authorize the submission of an application to Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation (“OILC”) for financing certain ongoing capital work(s) of the Corporation of the Township of Chatsworth (the “lower-tier municipality”)
Moved by Shawn Greig, seconded by Peter Whitten
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.
Moved by Peter Whitten, seconded by Shawn Greig
Carried
THAT Planners Report 2025-03 be hereby received; and FURTHER THAT Committee of the Whole recommends to Council the approval of the Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application for Part Lot 3, Concession 3, Geographic Township of Sullivan, Township of Chatsworth, Owner: Harold and Chayle Sutherland; and FURTHER THAT staff be directed to prepare the necessary By-law to give effect to the application.
Moved by Elizabeth Thompson, seconded by Peter Whitten
Carried
THAT Finance Report 2025-05 RE: Statement of Council Remuneration and Expenses - 2024 be hereby received for information.
Moved by Shawn Greig, seconded by Peter Whitten
Carried
THAT Committee of the Whole rise as Council to report and confirm the actions taken in Committee of the Whole.
Moved by Peter Whitten, seconded by Shawn Greig
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: By-law 2025-17 Being a By-law to authorize the submission of an application to Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation (“OILC”) for financing certain ongoing capital work(s) of the Corporation of the Township of Chatsworth (the “lower-tier municipality”)
Moved by Peter Whitten, seconded by Shawn Greig
Carried
Page 2 of 10 Township of Chatsworth Council Minutes, March 5, 2025 THAT Public Meeting Z01/2025 - Part Lot 3, Concession 3, Geographic Township of Sullivan, Township of Chatsworth (Harold and Chayle Sutherland) be
Moved by Elizabeth Thompson, seconded by Shawn Greig
Referred
THAT Committee of the Whole receive the 2024 Year End Reports presented by Marla Barfoot, Acting Inspector of Grey Bruce OPP for information.
Moved by Terry McKay, seconded by Elizabeth Thompson
Carried
THAT Committee of the Whole receive the presentation by Alex Hector, Executive Director of the South East Grey Community Health Centre regarding Awareness of the CHCs Impact on Community Health and Wellbeing for information.
Moved by Terry McKay, seconded by Shawn Greig
Carried
THAT Planning Report 2025-04 regarding Consent Application B01/2025 be hereby received; and FURTHER THAT Committee of the Whole recommend that Council approve the Consent Application B01/2025 with the conditions noted on the Decision Sheet as follows: 1.THAT the applicant enters into a Development Agreement with the Township to implement the recommendations of Section 19 of the AWS Environmental Consulting Inc. Environmental Impact Study Report dated December 2024, recognizing that 19.7 has already been satisfied. 2.THAT the applicant satisfies the County Ecologist regarding compensation for tree removal. Compensation shall occur at a ratio of 2:1. Page 5 of 10 Township of Chatsworth Council Minutes, March 5, 2025 3. THAT any outstanding taxes to the Township be paid. 4. THAT the applicant provide confirmation from a Professional Engineer that the location of the proposed entrances for the severed and retained parcels meet the required sightlines distance restrictions as per the Township of Chatsworth Entrance/Road Crossing Permit Policy, and that the applicant obtain Entrance Permits from the Township for both parcels, and that the entrances be installed to the satisfaction of the Township, and that the existing non-conforming access points be removed to the satisfaction of the Township. 5. THAT the parkland dedication fee be paid to the Township of Chatsworth as required by the Parkland Dedication By-law 2017- 58. 6. THAT the transfer for registration with respect to descri
Moved by Elizabeth Thompson, seconded by Terry McKay
Carried
THAT Finance Report 2025-04 Re: Applications per Section 357 of the Municipal Act for Refund of Property Taxes be hereby received for information; and FURTHER THAT, Committee of the Whole recommends to Council to approve the write-off of property taxes in the total amount of $4,571.45 for the 2024 year of which $2,706.82 is the Municipality’s portion for the property located at 600404 50 Sideroad N
Moved by Terry McKay, seconded by Elizabeth Thompson
Carried
THAT CAO Clerk’s Report 2025—07 regarding the RFP Results for the Architectural Design of the Multi-Use Community Hub be hereby received; and FURTHER THAT Committee of the Whole recommends to Council that the proposal submitted by VG Architects in the amount of $30,900.00. exclusive of HST for the preparation of architectural design of the Multi-Use Community Hub be accepted; and FURTHER THAT the cost of same be allocated to the Capital Recreation Reserve Fund.
Moved by Shawn Greig, seconded by Terry McKay
Carried
THAT the following by-law(s) be
Moved by Shawn Greig, seconded by Terry McKay
Referred
THAT Council extend the meeting past 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.
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 Shawn Greig
Carried
THAT By-law 2025-18 being a by-law to confirm all actions and proceedings of the March 5, 2025 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 Shawn Greig
Carried

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