Chatsworth public meetings in 2023

Council Meeting

The Council is considering by-laws for zoning amendments and a new investment agency agreement. They are also reviewing an operating agreement with the Ontario Clean Water Agency for the lagoon system. Additionally, the agenda includes reports on drainage project changes and building activity.

• Zoning amendment for Part Lot 30, Concession 5 (Holland)
• $48,792 operating agreement with Ontario Clean Water Agency for the lagoon system
• $16,000 change order for sod installation on Sideroad 1 Drainage Project
• Authorization of agency agreement with CHUMS Financing Corporation
• Proposed public meeting regarding a draft Fees and Charges By-law

Chatsworth Police Services Board

The meeting includes procedural items such as the adoption of the October 20, 2023 minutes. The board will also receive the OPP Detachment Commander’s Report for December 2023 and review proposed 2024 meeting dates.

• OPP Detachment Commander’s Report for December 2023
• Proposed 2024 meeting dates
• Adoption of October 20, 2023 minutes

Council Meeting

The Township of Chatsworth Council will conduct its sixth budget meeting. This session includes a Committee of the Whole to review operating budget documents.

• Budget Meeting #6 (Operating Budget Meeting #3)

Council Meeting

The Council is reviewing a zoning by-law amendment for Part Lot 30, Concession 5. Additionally, the Committee of the Whole is considering various staff reports regarding community donations, capital upgrades for Keady Community Centre, and property tax write-offs.

• Zoning by-law amendment for Part Lot 30, Concession 5 (Gerardo Martellacci)
• Approval of $9,985.53 quote for Keady Arena upgrades
• Donations to Chatsworth Agricultural Society ($5,000), Desboro Agricultural Society ($5,000), Chatsworth Fire Department ($10,000), and Chatsworth Community Outreach ($20,000)
• Acceptance of $11,500 quote from Paradigm Transportation Solutions for a Traffic Impact Study
• Receipt of $6,214.74 estate bequest for Keady Community Centre capital upgrades

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is reviewing two minor variance applications in the Townships of Holland and Sullivan. These requests involve adjusting building separation distances and side yard requirements for residential structures.

• Variance A02/2023: Increase separation between principal and secondary dwellings from 50m to 69m at Part Lots 15 and 16, Concession 2 EGR
• Variance A03/2023: Decrease side yard requirement from 15m to 5m at Part Lot 4, Concession 6
• Approval of the August 2, 2023, meeting minutes

Council Meeting

Chatsworth Council will enter a Committee of the Whole session for its fifth budget meeting. The session includes discussions regarding the operating budget, general ledger details, and vehicle repairs.

• Operating Budget Meeting #5
• Review of General Ledger (GL) details
• Discussion of vehicle repairs

Council Meeting

The Council will meet in Committee of the Whole for the fourth meeting regarding the 2024 operating budget. Discussions include departmental budgets for fire, policing, building, and by-law enforcement.

• Review of 2024 operating budget for General Government, Fire, By-law Enforcement, Building, Policing, and Conservation Authorities
• Presentation of Nov 22 Operating Budget Meeting Slidedeck
• Review of Nov 22 2023 GL Detail

Council Meeting

The Township of Chatsworth Council is scheduled to review and vote on several staff reports and budget levies for the upcoming year. Committee of the Whole has recommended approving a $23,000 snow removal quote from Rockwood Tree Farms Ltd. for Lakeview Road and Countryside Drive, with half the cost billed to property owners at season's end. The council will also consider supporting draft 2024 funding requests for two conservation authorities ($67,958 and $53,426.80) and the Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library ($180,029.68).

• By-law 2023-63 to appoint Tyler Zamostny as Deputy Clerk
• $23,000 snow removal quote for Lakeview Road and Countryside Drive from Rockwood Tree Farms Ltd.
• Support recommended for Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority 2024 levy of $67,958.00
• Support recommended for Grey Sauble Conservation Authority 2024 levy of $53,426.80
• Support recommended for Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library 2024 operating budget of $180,029.68

Council Meeting

The Chatsworth Council will convene a Committee of the Whole session. This session includes the second meeting regarding the capital budget.

• Capital Budget Meeting #2

Council Meeting

The Council is reviewing capital upgrades for the Keady Community Centre, including a flooring quote. They are also considering parking lot options for KCC and determining 2024 meeting dates for the Police Services Board.

• $22,227.00 flooring quote from Grey Fair Flooring Inc for Keady Community Centre upgrades
• Recommendation to remove stumps and restore grass at the northeast portion of KCC parking lot
• Decision not to proceed with expansion of the east side of the KCC parking lot
• Direction on 2024 meeting dates for the Chatsworth Police Services Board

Council Meeting

The Township of Chatsworth Council will meet to conduct a Capital Budget Meeting. Following the committee session, the Council will rise to report and confirm actions taken.

• Capital Budget Meeting #1

Chatsworth Police Services Board

The board will receive the OPP Detachment Commander’s Third Quarter 2023 report for information. The agenda includes reviewing correspondence regarding the Grey Bruce OPP Detachment Board Proposal and annual policing billing. Members will also discuss proposed meeting dates for 2024.

• OPP Detachment Commander’s Q3 2023 Report
• Proposed 2024 meeting dates
• Grey Bruce OPP Detachment Board Proposal correspondence
• 2024 Annual Policing Billing Statement for Chatsworth
• Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce Inc. Q3 report

Council Meeting

The Township of Chatsworth Council will review several by-laws, including zoning amendments for Negro Creek Road and Highway 10. The meeting includes discussions on temporary borrowing, winter maintenance services, and a contract renewal for by-law enforcement.

• By-law 2023-56: Zoning amendment for 623496 Negro Creek Road
• By-law 2023-57: Zoning amendment for 776320 Highway 10
• By-law 2023-58: Temporary borrowing to meet current expenditures through December 31, 2023
• By-law 2023-59: Winter Maintenance Services Agreement with Integrated Maintenance and Operations Services Inc.
• By-law 2023-60: Contract agreement with Municipal Support Services Inc.

Council Meeting

The Council will hold its first Committee of the Whole meeting regarding the 2024 Budget. This session includes presentations from the CAO and Treasurer followed by council discussion.

• First 2024 budget presentation
• Treasurer's budget presentation

Council Meeting

The Council is reviewing several land use applications including zoning amendments and a consent application. Additionally, the Committee of the Whole is considering a $262,727.26 quote for drinking water system well rehabilitation.

• Zoning Amendment Z08/2023 - Part Lot 22, Concession 4 EGR (Edward Beirnes)
• Zoning Amendment Z10/2023 - Part Lot 55, Concession 1 SWTSR (William and Una Johnstone)
• Consent Application B08/2023 - Part Lot 30, Concession 5 (Gerardo Martellacci)
• Drainage Easement Agreement for 822808 Sideroad 1 (Bell)
• Capital expenditure of $262,727.26 for Chatsworth and Walters Falls drinking water wells

Council Meeting

The Council is reviewing several by-laws regarding zoning amendments, waste collection agreements, and the establishment of public highways. Discussions also include road maintenance on Sideroad 9A, drainage improvements on Sideroad 1, and short-term accommodation licensing.

• By-law 2023-49: Zoning amendment for Lot 16, Reg Comp Plan 1039
• By-law 2023-50: Amendment to Waste Management of Canada Corporation collection agreement
• By-law 2023-51: Lifting of one-foot reserve for public highways on Block C Plan 975
• Sideroad 1 Drainage: $122,040 tender award to Kurtis Smith Excavating
• Sideroad 9A: Proposed gravel addition for a section of the road at approximately $10,000

Council Meeting

The Council is reviewing planning reports for consent applications at Park Lot B and a zoning amendment for Lot 16. The agenda also includes discussions on cemetery fee changes, animal licensing, and financial requests from the Williamsford Community Centre.

• Consent Applications B05/2023, B06/2023, and B07/2023 for Park Lot B
• Zoning By-law Amendment Z09/2023 for Lot 16
• By-law 2023-46 regarding cemetery fees and charges
• Financial assistance request from Williamsford Community Centre
• Review of permanent dog tag system for animal licensing

Council recommended the approval of three consent applications to sever vacant residential lots in Williamsford subject to 13 conditions, including a development agreement for road extension. A zoning by-law amendment for Lot 16 in the Geographic Village of Chatsworth was also recommended for approval.

• Recommended approval of Consent Applications B05/2023, B06/2023, and B07/2023 for three residential lots (Carried)
• Recommended approval of Zoning By-law Amendment Application Z09/2023 for Lot 16 (Carried)
• Introduced By-law 2023-46 regarding cemetery fees and charges for first and second reading (Carried)
• Introduced By-law 2023-47 regarding a Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority agreement for first and second reading (Carried)
• Confirmed minutes of the August 16, 2023 meeting (Carried)
• Adopted the meeting agenda (Carried)

Chatsworth Police Services Board

The Chatsworth Police Services Board is meeting to receive the June 2023 and second quarter 2023 Detachment Commander's reports. The board will also approve April 21, 2023, meeting minutes and review correspondence from Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce Inc.

• OPP Detachment Commander’s Report for June 2023
• OPP Detachment Commander’s Second Quarter (Q2) Report 2023
• Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce Inc. TIPSTER Magazine (Spring and Summer 2023)
• Crime Stoppers Program Coordinator’s Report for Q2 2023

The Board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from April 21, 2023. Members received the Detachment Commander's report for June 2023 and the Second Quarter (Q2) Report 2023 for information.

• Approved August 18, 2023 agenda (Carried)
• Approved April 21, 2023 minutes (Carried)
• Received June 2023 Detachment Commander’s Report for information (Carried)
• Received Second Quarter (Q2) 2023 Detachment Commander’s Report for information (Carried)

Council Meeting

The Council is reviewing zoning amendments for 823737 Massie Road and updates to cemetery fees. The agenda also includes an agreement with Grey Sauble Conservation Authority and a revised municipal alcohol policy. Additionally, the Committee of the Whole will discuss property line adjustments at Keady Community Center.

• Zoning By-law 2023-43 for 823737 Massie Road
• Amendments to Fees & Charges By-law 2020-91 (Cemeteries)
• Apportionment Agreement with Grey Sauble Conservation Authority
• $2,200 proposal for a new spruce tree at the Cenotaph
• Property line adjustment for 021562 Grey Road 16

Council approved updates to cemetery fees and a revised Municipal Alcohol Policy. They also passed a zoning amendment for a property on Massie Road and an apportionment agreement with the Grey Sauble Conservation Authority.

• Approved amendments to Fees & Charges By-law 2020-91 (Schedule K – Cemeteries)
• Passed By-law 2023-43 to amend Zoning By-law No. 2015-61 for 823737 Massie Road
• Passed By-law 2023-44 authorizing an Apportionment Agreement with Grey Sauble Conservation Authority
• Approved draft agreement with Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority
• Approved Revised Municipal Alcohol Policy
• Approved $461.04 for initial phase of 2023/2024 recreational survey
• Approved using existing large Cenotaph tree as long as possible with $3,000 upset cost for lights
• Denied proposal to plant a new $2,200 spruce tree for the Cenotaph

Council Meeting

Council recommended the approval of a zoning by-law amendment for Wendy Neelands and a consent application for Eli and Emma Schrock. The Committee of the Whole also recommended a draft agreement with Grey Sauble Conservation Authority and specific road and parking lot repairs.

• Recommended approval of Zoning Bylaw Amendment Z07/2023 (Wendy Neelands)
• Recommended approval of Consent Application B04/2023 (Eli and Emma Schrock) with conditions
• Recommended approval of draft agreement with Grey Sauble Conservation Authority for Category 3 Programs
• Approved $16,100 quote from SCS refrigeration for Desboro Community Centre refrigeration removal (4-0)
• Recommended removal of surface treatment and addition of gravel/calcium on Sideroad 6
• Recommended $25,110 for Keady Community Center parking lot Area A
• Introduced By-laws 2023-38, 2023-39, 2023-40, and 2023-41 for first and second reading

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment approved a minor variance application to allow an accessory building in the front yard of a property in the Geographic Township of Holland. The building is permitted at a distance of 70 metres from the front lot line. The committee also approved the minutes from February 1, 2023.

• Approved minutes of February 1, 2023 (Carried)
• Approved variance A01/2023 for accessory building at 683044 Chatsworth Road 24 (Carried)

Council Meeting

Council approved a $10,000 loan and $5,000 grant for a compressor replacement at the Williamsford Community Centre. The board also advanced several Chatsworth Community Hub projects and accepted the 2021 financial statements.

• Approved $10,000 loan and $5,000 grant for Williamsford Community Centre compressor (Carried)
• Approved 2021 Financial Statements and transfer of $69,751.00 surplus to Working Capital Reserve (Carried)
• Approved greening of Chatsworth Community Hub property (Carried)
• Approved rail trail connection for Community Hub and hiring of Environmental Consultant (5-0)
• Approved walking trail and memorial garden for Community Hub and hiring of Landscape Architect (3-2)
• Authorized implementation of Cemetery By-law per Bereavement Authority of Ontario procedures (Carried)
• Approved designation of Parks and Recreation equipment as surplus (Carried)
• Directed staff to proceed with Keady Parking Lot Upgrades option #1 pending contract pricing (Carried)

Council Meeting

Council approved several public works contracts, including bridge work and garage door replacements. They also granted a food vehicle license to Moore’s Meats Butcher Shop Inc. and passed a by-law to repeal previous by-laws for Alexandra Street and Alexandra Avenue.

• Approved $288,228.18 quote from Northern Mat and Bridge for Snake Creek Bridge
• Approved $44,226.80 for 5 overhead doors and openers at Sullivan Shop from OnTrack Door Systems Grey Bruce
• Approved $3,838.00 for one digital speed sign and $357.00 for three brackets from Cedar Signs
• Approved Food and Refreshment Vehicle license for Moore’s Meats Butcher Shop Inc. (184 Garafraxa Street)
• Passed By-law Number 2023-35 to repeal by-laws for Alexandra Street and Alexandra Avenue
• Authorized staff to subscribe to Public Sector Digest grant service
• Requested staff bring back funding options for Williamsford Community Centre ice plant compressor

Council Meeting

Council approved $31,391 for refrigeration upgrades at the Keady Community Centre and authorized up to $30,000 for asset management updates. A zoning by-law amendment for a property in the Geographic Township of Sullivan was also passed. Additionally, Council recommended installing a stop sign at the McCullough Lake boat launch.

• Approved $31,391 for Keady Community Centre refrigeration upgrades (Carried)
• Authorized up to $30,000 for Asset Management work (Carried)
• Passed By-law 2023-33 to amend Zoning By-law No. 2015-61 (Carried)
• Approved placement of one stop sign at Sideroad 7 and McCullough Lake Drive (Carried)
• Confirmed minutes from June 7, 2023 (Carried)
• Received Fire Chief’s Report 2023-06 for information (Carried)

Council Meeting

Council approved $79,000 in capital upgrades for the Holland/Markdale Waste and Diversion Site and a $60,633.23 quote from Hydro One to relocate a line at the Community Hub Site. Other actions included approving a grass cutting tender and a zoning by-law amendment.

• Approved $79,000 for Holland/Markdale Waste and Diversion Site upgrades (Township paying 50%)
• Approved $60,633.23 Hydro One quote for Community Hub Site hydro line relocation
• Approved grass cutting tender from Outdoor Solutions at $2,486.00 per cut
• Approved Zoning Bylaw Amendment for Part Lot 20, Concession 3 (Peter, Mary, and Lydia Yoder)
• Approved $1,260.00 façade improvement grant for sign at 136187 Concession 8
• Approved Development Agreement for 135781 Concession 8 (Walter and Mckayla Jane Martin)
• Approved Amending/Extension Tripartite Tiered Emergency Response Agreement
• Permitted single sourcing for the replacement of Structure 32