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

Council voted to support the 2024 budget and participation in the Owen Sound North Grey Union Public Library Agreement. They also approved a $48,792 agreement with the Ontario Clean Water Agency for lagoon system operations. Additionally, Council authorized a $15,000 contribution to Saugeen Mobility and Regional Transit (SMART) alongside fee increases.

• Approved 2024 budget and participation in Owen Sound North Grey Union Public Library Agreement (5-0)
• Approved $48,792 lagoon system operating agreement with Ontario Clean Water Agency
• Approved $15,000 contribution to SMART with ridership fee increase to $1.09/km and base fee to $8.00
• Approved By-law 2023-66 to amend Zoning By-law No. 2015-61 (File #Z11/2023)
• Approved By-law 2023-67 to authorize investment agreement with CHUMS Financing Corporation and Local Authority Services
• Denied $16,000 change order for sod installation on Sideroad 1 Drainage Project (2-3)
• Supported Township of Clearview resolution on Cemetery Transfer/Abandonment support
• Supported City of Greater Sudbury resolution on Occupational Health and Safety Act amendment

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

The Chatsworth Police Services Board approved its agenda and previous minutes. It decided to hold only one meeting in 2024, on March 15, due to the upcoming formation of the Grey Bruce OPP Detachment Board. The board also received the December 2023 Detachment Commander’s Report for information.

• Agenda approved as circulated
• Minutes from October 20, 2023 approved
• One meeting scheduled for 2024: March 15 at 9:00 a.m.
• December 2023 Detachment Commander’s Report received for information

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 reviewed changes to the operating and capital budgets, including a current 8% levy increase for 2024. Staff recommended shifting bag tag fees from the levy to the user and increasing the price per tag. Amended fees and charges will be presented at the December 20 meeting.

• Adopted the agenda as circulated (Carried)
• Confirmed actions taken during Committee of the Whole (Carried)

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

Council rejected the establishment of Battery Energy Storage Systems due to fire safety risks and petitioned the province to modernize natural gas pipeline regulations. The board also approved several community donations and a zoning amendment for a property in the Township of Holland.

• Opposed Battery Energy Storage Systems until Fire Marshal guidelines are issued
• Petitioned Ontario Government to raise gas pipeline cost threshold from $2M to $10M
• Approved Zoning Bylaw Amendment for Part Lot 30, Concession 5 (Gerardo Martellacci)
• Approved $40,000 in donations to Agricultural Societies, Fire Department, and Community Outreach
• Approved $11,500 traffic impact study for Chatsworth Subdivision
• Approved $9,985.53 for Keady Community Centre capital upgrades
• Approved $459.62 in property tax write-offs for two properties
• Directed staff to report on Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library contract and fees (3-1)

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

The Committee of Adjustment approved two minor variance applications regarding dwelling separation distances and side yard requirements. The committee also approved the minutes from the August 2, 2023, meeting.

• Approved minutes of August 2, 2023 (Carried)
• Approved variance A02/2023 to increase dwelling separation distance from 50 to 69 metres (Carried)
• Approved variance A03/2023 to decrease minimum side yard requirement from 15 to 5 metres (Carried)

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 selected a $388,500 repair option for Sideroad 7 and reduced the SMART budget to $15,000 to move toward a user cost recovery model. Staff were directed to review Public Works and water budget costs to identify potential savings.

• Approved Option 2 for Sideroad 7 at a cost of $388,500
• Reduced SMART budget from $46,667 to $15,000
• Increased SMART rate from .55/km to .91/km
• Directed staff to review winter control salaries and service levels to reduce costs
• Directed staff to review water budget staff cost allocations

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 reviewed the 2024 operating budgets for General Government, Fire, By-law Enforcement, Building, Policing, and Conservation Authorities. Specific adjustments were made to administration, policing, and bridge study budget lines. A report on proposed fee and charge increases is scheduled for December 6.

• Reduced Administration assessment changes from $70K to $60K
• Increased Administration interest from $200K to $240K
• Increased Policing wages by $3K
• Increased Policing conventions and training by $1K
• Removed Bridge Study transfer from reserves

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 appointed Tyler Zamostny as Deputy Clerk and approved a $23,000 snow removal contract. The board rejected proposed 2024 budgets for the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority, the Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library, and the Grey Sauble Conservation Authority, requesting reductions for each.

• Appointed Tyler Zamostny as Deputy Clerk (By-law 2023-63) (Carried)
• Approved $23,000 plus HST snow removal contract for Lakeview Road and Countryside Drive (Carried)
• Rejected Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority 2024 Draft Budget; requested further reductions (Carried)
• Rejected Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library 2024 Draft Operating Budget; requested further reductions (Carried)
• Rejected Grey Sauble Conservation Authority 2024 Draft Budget; requested reduced budget with 3% COLA increase (Carried)
• Approved payment of $53,525.50 to Township of Georgian Bluffs for BioGRID operating surplus/deficit (Carried)
• Approved Multi-Year Accessibility Plan and Accessibility Policies ACC-01 and ACC-02 (Carried)
• Supported Municipality of Wawa resolution regarding Bill C-310 (Carried)

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 met in Committee of the Whole to amend proposed capital budgets for Recreation, Fire, Cemetery, and Roads. Several equipment purchases and project costs were removed or reduced. The Council confirmed these actions upon rising from the Committee.

• Reduced Recreation budget by removing tractor ($100K), F250 Truck ($100K), and other items
• Reduced McCullough Lake budget from $60K to $15K
• Reduced Williamsford CC budget from $25K to $5K
• Reduced Cemetery Tree Service budget from $8K to $6.5K
• Removed portable positive pressure ventilation fan ($6.6K) from Fire budget
• Reduced Sideroad 7 budget from $660K to $250K
• Reduced Sideroad 3 budget from $275K to $150K
• Reduced Sideroad 30 Repair budget from $302K to $275K

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 approved a $22,227 quote for Keady capital upgrades and selected a specific gravel expansion option for the KCC parking lot. The board also directed the Police Services Board to schedule four meetings for 2024 and requested a formal advertising policy for recreation facilities.

• Approved $22,227 quote from Grey Fair Flooring Inc for Keady Capital Upgrades (Carried)
• Directed staff to create a formal advertising policy for municipal recreation facilities (Carried)
• Approved KCC parking lot option to remove stumps and add approximately 100 tonne of gravel (Carried)
• Denied proposal to remove stumps and restore Northeast KCC property area to grass (Defeated)
• Directed Chatsworth Police Services Board to schedule four quarterly meetings for 2024 (Carried)
• Confirmed minutes of the October 18, 2023 meeting (Carried)

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

The Township of Chatsworth Council held its first capital budget meeting, focusing on Public Works. Staff presented the 2024 capital budget, and Council directed several adjustments, including deferring a grader replacement to 2025 and removing a backhoe replacement. The Treasurer highlighted reserve fund deficits and scheduled the next budget meeting for November 8.

• Adopted revised agenda (Resolution 2023-30-01)
• Entered Committee of the Whole (Resolution 2023-30-02)
• Deferred 2007 Cat Grader replacement to 2025
• Removed 2010 Cat Backhoe Replacement ($225K) from 2024 budget
• Directed staff to compare tar/chip vs. hardtop for Sideroad 7
• Directed staff to discuss paving Concession 8 with pit owner
• Directed Council to consider Sideroad 3 resurfacing if under $150,000
• Reduced Holland Shop yard drain repair budget from $25K to $10K

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

The board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from August 18, 2023. Members received the OPP Detachment Commander’s Third Quarter (Q3) Report 2023 for information. Proposed 2024 meeting dates were discussed and will be confirmed at a future Council meeting.

• Approved October 20, 2023 agenda (Carried)
• Approved August 18, 2023 minutes (Carried)
• Received Detachment Commander’s Q3 2023 Report for information (Carried)

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 passed several by-laws including contracts for by-law enforcement and winter maintenance. The board approved the transfer of Keward Cemetery operations and trust funds to the Township. Council also decided on several shared costs for the Holland-Markdale Waste Disposal and Diversion Site.

• Approved contract renewal with Municipal Support Services Inc. for By-law Enforcement
• Approved Winter Maintenance Services Agreement with Integrated Maintenance and Operations Services Inc.
• Approved request for Township to assume operations and trust funds for Keward Cemetery
• Approved $10,000 shared cost for traffic barrier arm at Holland-Markdale WDS
• Defeated $20,000 shared cost for security fencing at Holland-Markdale WDS
• Deferred $25,000 shared cost for exit roadway at Holland-Markdale WDS
• Approved naming option #1 for Markdale Hospital Digital Imaging Department
• Directed staff to report on Short Term Rental Accommodations regulation and licensing

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 held a kickoff meeting for the 2024 budget process. Staff provided an overview of the budget timeline, current debt, and service levels, but no final budget figures were approved.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (Carried)
• Scheduled a public budget meeting for December 20
• Set the budget adoption date for January 3, 2024

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 approved a contract for equipment replacement at Chatsworth and Walters Falls drinking water systems. Several zoning and consent applications were recommended for approval, and two land easement by-laws were passed. A request for a 4-way stop at Sideroad 8 and Concession 12 was denied.

• Approved $262,727.26 quote from Aardvark Drilling Inc. for water system equipment
• Approved installation of streetlight at Wheildon Lane and Massie Road for $1,905.00
• Denied request for 4-way stop at Sideroad 8 and Concession 12
• Passed By-law 2023-53 for easement at 822808 Sideroad 1
• Passed By-law 2023-54 for easement at 822794 Sideroad 1
• Recommended approval of Zoning Amendment Z08/2023 (Edward Beirnes)
• Recommended approval of Zoning Amendment Z10/2023 (William and Una Johnstone)
• Recommended approval of Consent Application B08/2023 (Gerardo Martellacci)

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 awarded a drainage improvement contract for Sideroad 1 and approved several by-laws regarding zoning, waste collection, and public highways. The board also supported resolutions from Arran-Elderslie and Bracebridge and directed staff to research obligations regarding the Joint Holland Sydenham Townline Bridges.

• Awarded Sideroad 1 Drainage improvement tender to Kurtis Smith Excavating for $122,040
• Approved By-law 2023-49 to amend Zoning By-law No. 2015-61 for 9 Toronto Sydenham Street
• Approved By-law 2023-50 to authorize a waste collection agreement amendment with Waste Management of Canada Corporation
• Approved By-law 2023-51 to lift one-foot reserve and authorize public highway establishment
• Approved approximately $10,000 to pulverize and gravel a section of Sideroad 9A
• Directed staff to explore legal and engineering requirements for twin bridges (4-1)
• Approved Terms of Reference for the Williamsford Community Centre Board
• Supported resolutions from Municipality of Arran-Elderslie and Town of Bracebridge

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

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is considering a minor variance application from Ian and Amanda Eriksen. The proposal seeks to permit an accessory building in the front yard, located 70 metres from the front lot line.

• Minor variance A01/2023 for an accessory building at 683044 Chatsworth Road 24

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 is reviewing zoning and consent applications for properties in Sullivan and Holland townships. The body is also deciding on new cemetery rules, updated fee schedules, and several emergency response and transit agreements.

• Zoning application Z07/2023 for Wendy Neelands (Part Lot 3, Concession 6 EGR)
• Consent application B04/2023 for Eli and Emma Schrock (Part Lot 6, Concession 9) with an $850 administrative fee
• By-law 2023-40 to establish rules and regulations for Township owned and operated cemeteries
• Quote of $16,100 (exclusive of HST) from SCS refrigeration for Desboro Community Centre refrigeration removal
• Proposed surface treatment removal and gravel/calcium addition on Sideroad 6

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

Council Meeting

The Township of Chatsworth Council is reviewing a new cemetery by-law and updated cemetery fees. The body is also considering a loan for equipment at the Williamsford Community Centre and a reduction in service days at the Markdale-Holland Landfill Site.

• Proposed loan up to $15,000 to Williamsford Community Centre Board for compressor replacement via Kore Mechanical
• Implementation of a new Township of Chatsworth Cemetery By-law
• Proposed revision of cemetery fees and charges
• Proposed reduction of one day of service at the Markdale-Holland Landfill Site
• Approval of a list of surplus Parks and Recreation equipment

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

The Council is reviewing several public works projects including bridge work, digital speed signs, and garage door replacements. They are also considering a food vehicle license for Moore’s Meats Butcher Shop Inc. and a repealing by-law for Alexandra Street.

• Snake Creek Bridge: $288,228.18 quote for northern mat and bridge
• Digital Speed Signs: $3,838.00 quote for one sign and $357.00 for three brackets
• Sullivan Shop Garage Doors: $44,226.80 quote for five overhead doors and openers
• Food Vehicle License: Request for Moore’s Meats Butcher Shop Inc. at 184 Garafraxa Street
• By-law 2023-35: Repealing by-laws for Alexandra Street and Alexandra Avenue

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

The Township of Chatsworth Council is meeting to decide on a zoning by-law amendment and several staff reports. Key discussions include funding for asset management and refrigeration upgrades for the Keady Community Centre.

• By-law 2023-33 to amend Zoning By-law No. 2015-61 for Part Lot 20, Concession 3, Geographic Township of Sullivan
• Proposed $31,391 quote from S.C.S. solutions for Keady Community Centre refrigeration upgrades
• Authorization of up to $30,000 from the General Working Capital Reserve for Asset Management updates
• Proposed installation of a stop sign at the intersection of Sideroad 7 and McCullough Lake Drive
• Bag tag donation request from the Chatsworth Community Outreach Foodbank

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 is deciding on the 2023 local municipal tax rates and several infrastructure agreements. The body is also reviewing a zoning amendment for a property in the Township of Sullivan and approving various service contracts.

• By-law 2023-27 to establish 2023 local municipal tax rates
• Hydro One quote of $60,633.23 to relocate a hydro line at the Community Hub Site
• Approval of $79,000 for capital upgrades at Holland/Markdale Waste and Diversion Site (Township paying 50%)
• Grass cutting tender approval for Outdoor Solutions at $2,486 per cut
• Zoning By-law Amendment application Z04/2023 for Part Lot 20, Concession 3, Township of Sullivan

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

Council Meeting

The Township of Chatsworth Council is meeting to decide on a zoning by-law amendment and a roof replacement contract for the Keady Community Centre. The body will also review first-quarter financial updates and various staff reports regarding local permits and site developments.

• By-law 2023-25 to amend Zoning By-law No. 2015-61 for Part Lot 13, Concession 10 EGR
• Proposed contract award to DJ Peat Roofing and Sheet Metal Ltd. for Keady Community Centre and Arena metal roof replacement
• Temporary patio approval for The Falls Inn & Spa from May 22 to October 25, 2023
• Fill permit for Huron Tractor Ltd. at 802802 Grey Road 40
• Request for 20 loads of gravel from the township pit for the hub site

Council awarded a roof replacement contract for the Keady Community Centre and Arena and approved a temporary patio for The Falls Inn & Spa. A fill permit was granted for Huron Tractor Ltd. subject to specific conditions. Council also authorized gravel purchases for the hub site.

• Awarded Keady Community Centre and Arena roof replacement to DJ Peat Roofing and Sheet Metal Ltd for $448,398 plus HST
• Allocated $48,398 plus HST from Recreation Reserves to cover Keady roof costs exceeding budget
• Approved temporary patio for The Falls Inn & Spa from May 22, 2023 to October 25, 2023
• Approved fill permit for Huron Tractor Ltd. at 802802 Grey Road 40 pending County of Grey approval, insurance, and material testing
• Authorized purchase of 300 tonnes of gravel (up to $5,500) for the hub site from the Capital Recreation Reserve Fund
• Introduced By-law 2023-25 to amend Zoning By-law No. 2015-61 for Part Lot 13, Concession 10 EGR
• Received information on a proposed Food & Culture Festival at Bubble Grove; approval deferred pending Niagara Escarpment Commission review

Council Meeting

The Township of Chatsworth is deciding on several by-laws regarding council pay, expense policies, and a telecommunications lease. Council is also reviewing two planning applications and a food vehicle license.

• By-law 2023-21: Lease Agreement with Eh!Tel Networks Inc. at Sullivan Site
• By-law 2023-22: Council 2023 remuneration and expense rates
• By-law 2023-23: Policy for Council conferences and seminars
• Application B03/2023: Provisional consent for Part Lot 3, Concession 6 EGR (Wendy Neelands) with $850 administrative fee
• Food and Refreshment Vehicle license for Polar Bear BBQ at 317080 Highway 6 and 10

Council approved a consent application for a lot-line adjustment (B03/2023) and a zoning by-law amendment (Z02/2023) for properties in Holland Township. A food and refreshment vehicle license was granted to Polar Bear BBQ with conditions on hours, generator use, and signage. Several by-laws were introduced, including a lease agreement with Eh!Tel Networks and policies for council remuneration and conference expenses.

• Approved provisional consent B03/2023 for lot-line adjustment (carried)
• Approved zoning by-law amendment Z02/2023 (carried)
• Approved food vehicle license for Polar Bear BBQ with conditions (carried)
• Introduced by-laws 2023-21, 2023-22, 2023-23 for first and second reading (carried)
• Referred consent B03/2023 and zoning Z02/2023 to Committee of the Whole (carried)
• Received donation request from Crime Stoppers; advised to direct request to community groups (carried)
• Approved updates to Council and employee expense policies (carried)

Special Council Meeting

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Chatsworth Police Services Board

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Chatsworth Police Services Board

The Chatsworth Police Services Board is meeting to receive reports on local policing and community crime prevention. The board will review the OPP Detachment Commander's report for the first quarter of 2023 and hear a presentation regarding Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce.

• OPP Detachment Commander’s Report for Quarter 1, 2023
• Presentation by Peter Reid on Donation Commitment to Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce
• Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce Program Coordinator’s Report (January 1 - March 31, 2023)
• Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce 31st Annual Golf Tournament correspondence

The Board received a presentation from Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce Inc. regarding a $2,500 donation commitment. The Board decided to forward this request to the Township of Chatsworth Council for review. The Quarter 1 2023 Detachment Commander’s Report was also received.

• Approved April 21, 2023 agenda (Carried)
• Approved February 17, 2023 minutes (Carried)
• Forwarded $2,500 Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce donation request to Township Council (Carried)
• Received Quarter 1, 2023 Detachment Commander’s Report for information (Carried)

Council Meeting

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Council Meeting

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Council Meeting

The Township of Chatsworth is meeting to decide on the 2023 operating and capital budgets, employee salary grids, and council remuneration. The body is also considering a waste program agreement with the City of Owen Sound and a municipal access agreement with Eh!Tel Networks Inc.

• By-law 2023-10: Adoption of 2023 Operating and Capital Budget
• By-law 2023-11: Council 2023 remuneration and expense rates
• By-law 2023-12: 2023 Salary Grid for Township Employees
• By-law 2023-13: Participation Agreement with City of Owen Sound for Hazardous and Special Products (HSP) Waste Program
• Municipal Access Agreement with Eh!Tel Networks Inc.