Township of Chatsworth

Council Minutes
Wednesday June 4, 2014
Members Present:
Mayor Bob Pringle
Deputy Mayor Terry McKay
Councillor Brian Gamble
Councillor Cornelius Vlielander
Councillor Scott Mackey
Staff Present:
CAO/Clerk, Will Moore
Treasurer, Assistant CAO/Clerk Grace Nayler
1. Call to Order:
Mayor Pringle called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.
2. Moment of Reflection or Prayer:
Mayor Pringle called for a moment of reflection or prayer before proceeding with
the Council Meeting.
3. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest:
Mayor Pringle reminded Council members to disclose any pecuniary interest that
may arise during the course of the meeting. No disclosures of pecuniary interest
were expressed at this time.
4. Minutes of Previous Meetings:
Motion Number 172-2014
Moved by: Terry McKay
Seconded by: Brian Gamble
Be it Resolved that the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of May 21,
2014 be approved as circulated.
Carried
Motion Number 173-2014
Moved by: Scott Mackey
Seconded by: Cornelius Vlielander
Be it Resolved that the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting of May
21, 2014 be approved as circulated.
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Carried
Motion Number 174-2014
Moved by: Brian Gamble
Seconded by: Terry McKay
Be it Resolved that the minutes of the Joint Chatsworth/Georgian Bluffs
meeting of May 28, 2014 be approved as circulated.
Carried
Motion Number 175-2014
Moved by: Scott Mackey
Seconded by: Brian Gamble
Be it Resolved that the minutes of the Library Board meetings of April 23,
2014 and April 25, 2014 be accepted.
Carried
5. Deputations
10:30 a.m. Knauff, Hargreaves, Morrison
The owners of 837061 Taylor Drive have a temporary use zoning by-law and
agreement to permit a granny suite. They are proposing to rezone to make the
second residential use permanent. They were advised to make a rezoning
application.
6. Public Meetings:
There were no public meetings.
7. Accounts:
Motion Number 176-2014
Moved by: Terry McKay
Seconded by: Scott Mackey
Be it Resolved that the Accounts in the amount of $120,328.48 be approved
for payment.
Carried
8. Reports/Recommendations/Quotes/RFP:
1. OCWA
The Ontario Clean Water Agency report for April 2014 for the Chatsworth and
Walters Falls water systems was presented.

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Motion Number 177-2014
Moved by: Terry McKay
Seconded by: Brian Gamble
Be it Resolved that the Council of the Township of Chatsworth receive the
Ontario Clean Water Agency monthly process and compliance status
report for the month of April 2014.
Carried
9. Unfinished Business:
BioDigester
10. New Business:
1. Traffic Impact Study for Sideroad 60
The proponents of the Bumstead pit are preparing an addendum to their Roads
Assessment study to address some concerns that have been raised. When
Council received the addendum they will consider if a peer review is required.
2. Wind Turbine Working Group Terms of Reference
Motion Number 178-2014
Moved by Scott Mackey
Seconded by Brian Gamble
Be it Resolved that the Council of the Township of Chatsworth approve the
proposed Terms of Reference for the Multi-Municipal Wind Turbine
Working Group.
Carried
3. Hunting Dog Kennel Exemption Request
Council policy has been to allow a kennel license exemption for hunting dogs if
the owner requests it.
Motion Number 179-2014
Moved by Terry McKay
Seconded by Cornelius Vlielander
Be it Resolved that the Council of the Township of Chatsworth approve
a Hunting Dog kennel license exemption for Redmonds.
Carried

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4. Proposal for a Generic Risk Management Program
Under the Clean Water Act and subsequent to our Source Water Protection
plan provincial approval the municipality will be required to develop a Risk
Management Program (RMP). The development of a RMP could be a
significant work load issue. County of Grey, County of Bruce and Source
Protection Authority are of the opinion that a generic RMP can be developed
that would be of benefit to all municipalities in Grey Bruce.
Motion Number 180-2014
Moved by Scott Mackey
Seconded by Terry McKay
Be it Resolved that the Township of Chatsworth is interested in
partnering with the County of Grey, County of Bruce and other
interested municipalities in the preparation and issuance of a Request
for Proposals for the development of a ROM/RMI in a Box Project as
detailed in the Memo dated May 22, 2014,
And that this expression of Initial Interest does not obligate us to any
further participation and/or monetary contribution to the project.
Carried
5. Staff Recognition: Carolyn Vlielander -Marx AMCTO Honours
Council congratulated Carolyn on her completion of the Association of Municipal
Managers, Clerks and Treasurers Diploma in Municipal Administration with
honours. Carolyn has been inducted into AMCTOs Academic Honour Roll which
recognizes academic high achievers from AMCTOs Diploma Program.
11. Information Items:
No business arose from the Information Items.

12. Closed Meeting Session: (None)

13. By-laws:
Motion Number 181-2014
Moved by Terry McKay
Seconded by Brian Gamble
That By-Law(s) 2014-33 be introduced and taken as read a first and second
time.
Carried
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Motion Number 182-2014
Moved by Cornelius Vlielander
Seconded by Scott Mackey
That the following By-Law(s) as passed by the committee of the whole be
taken as read a third time, be finally passed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk,
sealed with the seal of the Corporation and engrossed in the By-Law book.
By-Law 2014-33

Amend fees and charges by-law 2014-10

Carried

14. Adjournment:
Motion Number 183-2014
Moved by Terry McKay
Seconded by Brian Gamble
Be it Resolved that the Council of the Township of Chatsworth adjourn at
12:00 p.m.
Carried

Original signed by
Mayor Bob Pringle

Original signed by
CAO/Clerk Will Moore

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