The Amaranth Record

Chris Gerrits

Mayor · seen 2022-11-16 to 2026-09-16 · served 2018–2022, 2022–2026

12substantive motions movedof 96 meetings the minutes record them at
2procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
3substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
1meetings recorded absentof 96 they were on the record for
10–2recorded votes, for–againstrecorded votes are rare and a skewed sample

Vote count and office as published by the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, 2022 municipal election results (Open Government Licence – Ontario). Everything else on this page is read from Amaranth’s own minutes.

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How they voted, where it was recorded (12)

Council Meeting July 2, 2025
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council shall fill the vacant seat on Council by selection by Appointment from Candidates of the previous election;
For · 3–1 · Carried
Council Meeting May 7, 2025
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Leave be given to introduce a by-law to Authorize The Execution Of An Agreement Between The Shelburne Public Library Board And The Corporation Of The Township Of Amaranth;
For · 4–1 · Carried
Council Meeting April 16, 2025
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council direct Staff to execute the Transition of Building Services Agreement with Dufferin County as presented April 16, 2025.
For · 3–1 · Carried
Council Meeting April 16, 2025
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council direct staff to enter into a financial agreement with Brandt Tractor Ltd for the purchase of a 2025 John Deere GP772 grader with attachments for a term of 60 months 5.29% interest.
For · 3–1 · Carried
Council Meeting March 5, 2025
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Township of Amaranth request that the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) remove planning authority from Dufferin County as they similarly did with other upper tier municipalities…
For · 4–1 · Carried
Council Meeting March 5, 2025
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council adopt the 2025 General Budget, the Water Budget and Building Department Budget as presented and direct the Treasurer to prepare and present the appropriate By-law at the March 19, 2025…
For · 4–1 · Carried
Council Meeting February 5, 2025
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Township of Amaranth does not agree to be added as a party to the civil suit as discussed in closed. For (4) C. Gerrits, G. Little, B. Metzger, and A. Stirk Nay (1) S. Graham
For · 4–1 · Carried
Council Meeting August 7, 2024
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council consider weighing the costs, benefits, pros and cons of municipal restructuring, including but not limited to political and boundary amalgamation, efficiencies, shared-services AND Further…
For · 4–1 · Carried
Council Meeting August 7, 2024
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Township elects to proceed with the Design Build for Structure 21 and Structure 36, and that the project be awarded to Roubos Farm Services in the amount of $1,503,382.30 plus HST.
For · 4–1 · Carried
Council Meeting July 24, 2024
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council accept Memo to Council 2024-027 as information. Further that Council instruct staff to approve the purchase outside of the approved 2024 budget of a John Deere tractor and equipment in 2024.
Against · 2–3 · Defeated
Council Meeting July 24, 2024
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council accept Memo to Council 2024-027 as information. Further that Council instruct staff to approve the purchase of a New Holland tractor and equipment outside of the approved 2024 budget…
Against · 2–3 · Defeated
Council Meeting July 24, 2024
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Township elects to proceed with the Design Build for Structure 21 and Structure 36, subject to a pre-award meeting with Roubus Farm Services and other bidders as necessary to address any…
For · 4–1 · Carried

Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (1)

Council MeetingOctober 1, 2025

Substantive motions moved (all 12)

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Leave be given to introduce a by-law to provide for the levying of the costs resulting from the maintenance and repair of the Underwood Drainage Works, ‘B’ and ‘D’ Drain; and that it be given the necessary readings and be passed and numbered as the next sequential number.
Council Meeting, June 3, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Leave be given to introduce a by-law to confirm the Regular Meeting of Council of the Township of Amaranth for June 3, 2026; and that it be given the necessary readings and be passed and numbered as the next sequential number.
Council Meeting, June 3, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Township of Amaranth request that the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) remove planning authority from Dufferin County as they similarly did with other upper tier municipalities as part of Bill 23: More Homes Built Faster Act in 2022. For (4) C. Gerrits, S. Graham, B. Metzger, and A. Stirk Nay (1) G. Little
Council Meeting, March 5, 2025 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council support the exploration of a North Dufferin Fire Service Area as presented by the Township of Mulmur Further that this motion be forwarded to the County of Dufferin and all participating municipalities.
Council Meeting, November 20, 2024 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Whereas the Township of Amaranth values existing partnerships with our municipal partners that provide services to the residents of the Township and; Whereas the Council of the Township of Amaranth has the responsibility to explore all options that may benefit the Township and the tax payers without prejudice therefore; The Council of the Township of Amaranth commit to discuss
Council Meeting, April 5, 2023 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Whereas the Provincial of Ontario has a mandate to work across government to reduce red tape and regulations and policies that can be burdensome and inefficient and; Whereas Bill 23 has removed the upper-tier planning function from a number of municipalities where there is already a lower-tier planning function and; Whereas the Dufferin County and all lower-tier municipalities
Council Meeting, February 22, 2023 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council do hereby adopt the minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held on July 6, 2022 as circulated.
Council Meeting, July 20, 2022 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council schedule a public meeting in order to receive public input for the Amarlinc fill proposal on August 10, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.
Council Meeting, July 20, 2022 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council support the National Wall of Remembrance with a 1/8 page ad at a price of $399.00.
Council Meeting, July 20, 2022 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council move to a Closed Meeting pursuant to Section 239 of the Municipal Act, 2001 , as amended, for the following reasons: Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal employees or local board employees
Council Meeting, July 20, 2022 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Leave be given to introduce a by-law to authorize the execution of an Agreement between the Corporation of the County of Dufferin and the Township of Amaranth for delivery of 9-1-1 services to the township; and that it be given the necessary readings and be passed and numbered as the next sequential number.
Council Meeting, July 20, 2022 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Leave be given to introduce a by-law to confirm the Regular Meeting of Council of the Township of Amaranth for July 20, 2022; and that it be given the necessary readings and be passed and numbered as the next sequential number.
Council Meeting, July 20, 2022 · Carried

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95meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
7conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
700votes in 2022Mayor, incumbent
Council Meeting September 2, 2026
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Council Meeting February 4, 2026
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Council Meeting January 21, 2026
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Council Meeting November 19, 2025
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Council Meeting November 5, 2025
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Council Meeting February 19, 2025
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Council Meeting June 12, 2024
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