BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council receive the Credit Valley Conservation Authority 2027 Budget as information and support the 2027 Municipal Levy in the amount of $32,559,604.00, Amaranth's total share being $2,060.00.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council defer the adoption of the Official Plan review to allow MHBC to edit the draft Official Plan to remove surplus farm dwelling severances and to provide clarification on feedback received on SPA 1.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council support the Township of East Garafraxa’s Mayor Guy Gardhouse as the Grand River Conservation Authority joint representative for the Townships of East Garafraxa, Amaranth, Southgate, Melancthon, and the Town of Grand Valley, for the term of Council being 2026-2030, or until such appointment is superseded by legislation or regulation; and That if all municipalities concu
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Leave be given to introduce a by-law establish the 2026-2030 Joint Compliance Audit Committee; and that it be given the necessary readings and be passed and numbered as the next sequential number.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Leave be given to introduce a by-law to amend Zoning By-law 02-2009, as amended, to rezone the lands municipally known as 345385 15 Sideroad and legally described as Part Lot 16, Concession 2, Part 1 on Registered Plan 7R-5738 in the Township of Amaranth, County of Dufferin, from Agricultural (A) to a Temporary Agricultural One Hundred and Eight (A-108); and that it be given t
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 September 16, 2026; and that it be given the necessary readings and be passed and numbered as the next sequential number.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council advises the Shelburne Public Library Board that the Council of the Township of Amaranth will continue to appoint an Amaranth resident to the Shelburne Public Library Board, and; That Council directed staff to send a copy of the resolution to Shelburne Council.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council do hereby adopt the minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held on July 15, 2026 as circulated.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Leave be given to introduce a by-law to amend By-Law 2-2009 by rezoning lands described as Lot 7, Concession 6, Part 2 on Reference Plan 7R-6865; and that it be given the necessary readings and be passed and numbered as the next sequential number.
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 August 5, 2026; and that it be given the necessary readings and be passed and numbered as the next sequential number.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council do hereby adopt the minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held on June 17, 2026 as circulated.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council now hold a Public Meeting under the Planning Act regarding the following: Z05-2026 - 473043 Dufferin County Road 11 Z06-2026 - County Road 11 / County Road 109 Z07-2026 - 49 Maplewood Drive
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council approve the water metering program to replace water meters that are beyond their useful lives as part of the 2027 budget with a zero interest loan to Waldemar Water system. FURTHER THAT when meter installation is complete, implement the constant rate structure with evaluation at a future date.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council do hereby approve the request of the Grand Valley Santa Claus Parade Committee for a $300.00 donation toward the 2026 Santa Claus Parade.
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 15, 2026; and that it be given the necessary readings and be passed and numbered as the next sequential number.
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 17, 2026; and that it be given the necessary readings and be passed and numbered as the next sequential number.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council do hereby adopt the minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held on April 15, 2026 and the Special Meeting of Council held on May 11, 2026 as circulated.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council approve the purchase of a hot box unit at the purchase price of $42,450.00 using the pothole grant funding of $38,000.00. The difference coming from outside of the 2026 budget to a maximum of $5,000.00.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Council of the Township of Amaranth does hereby proclaim May 2026 as “Sexual Violence Prevention Month” in the Township of Amaranth, and urges all citizens to recognize the ongoing commitment of individuals and organizations in our community who actively engage in public and private efforts to prevent sexual violence, and for all residents to start conversations, take appr
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Leave be given to introduce a by-law to provide for a by-law to impose Water Rates and Capital Charges for the Municipal Drinking Water System in the Township of Amaranth; and that it be given the necessary readings and be passed and numbered as the next sequential number.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council do hereby adopt the minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held on April 1, 2026 as circulated.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Court of Revision for the Menary Drainage Works C & D Drain Improvement, 2026 does hereby convene at 10:36 a.m. and Chris Gerrits be appointed Chair.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council instruct staff to complete the final accounting for file Z03-2024.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council endorse the use of synthetic (artificial) turf surfacing for the Township’s accessible playground installations, as outlined in Report to Council 2026‑026; AND THAT staff be directed to proceed with the synthetic turf option as the preferred surface solution, subject to funding and final design considerations; AND FURTHER THAT staff be authorized to invite vendors who
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council for the Township of Amaranth nominates Nicole Martin, CAO/Clerk for the position of Director on Rural Caucus on the AMO Board of Directors for the 2026-2028 term.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Leave be given to introduce a by-law to provide for the levy and collection of taxes required for the Township of Amaranth for the year 2026; and that it be given the necessary readings and be passed and numbered as the next sequential number.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council approve the connection of approximately 25.3 hectares (62.5 acres) of tile drainage from Roll No. 22-08-000-002-06300-0000 (Pt. E1/2 Lot 5, Concession 6) to the No. 3 Drainage Works, subject to conditions as outlined by the Drainage Superintendent.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council do hereby approve a donation of $250.00 for a Bronze sponsorship to the Orangeville Optimist Club for the Annual Christmas in the Park event.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Consent Application B04-2025 for lands legally described as Part of Lot 1, Concession 2 in the Township of Amaranth BE: APPROVED Reasons: The Owner to pay the Township any unpaid property taxes in full on the subject property. The Applicant/Owner is to provide a copy of the Reference Plan prepared by a licensed surveyor illustrating the proposed lot addition and new lot config
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council authorize staff to proceed with plumbing upgrades on non-compliant or equipment/fixtures that are beyond their expected useful life on an as required basis.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Leave be given to introduce a by-law to provide for the construction of the Menary Drainage Works C & D Drain Improvement, 2026 and the Court of Revision be set for Wednesday April 15, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. and all members of Council be designated to sit as members; and that it be given the necessary readings and be passed and numbered as the next sequential number.
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 March 18, 2026; and that it be given the necessary readings and be passed and numbered as the next sequential number.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Consent Application B04-2025 for lands legally described as Part of Lot 1, Concession 2 in the Township of Amaranth BE: APPROVED Reasons: 1. The Owner to pay the Township any unpaid property taxes in full on the subject property. 2. The Applicant/Owner is to provide a copy of the Reference Plan prepared by a licensed surveyor illustrating the proposed lot addition and new lot
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council do hereby adopt the minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held on February 18, 2026 as circulated.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council receive Memo to Council 2026‑007 and refer the request from Steve and Charlie Illick for the connection of their lands described as Pt. E1/2 Lot 5, Concession 6 into the No. 3 Drainage Works to Tom Pridham, Drainage Superintendent, for review and recommendation.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council receives the report 2026-017 and that Council adopts the Council and Committee Compensation Policy. For (5) C. Gerrits, G. Little, S. Graham, B. Metzger, and V. Paan
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Report to Council 2026-012 entitled “Edelbrock Drainage Works – Request for Drain Minor Improvement” be received; And Further That the request for the relocation of a portion of the Edelbrock Drainage Works, submitted by Goldpine Enterprises (2019) Inc. under Section 78(5) of the Drainage Act, be accepted; And Further That R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited be appointed un
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Leave be given to introduce a by-law to appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officers for the purpose of enforcing the Township’s Animal Control By-Law for Dogs and Kennels in the Township of Amaranth; and that it be given the necessary readings and be passed and numbered as the next sequential number.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council of the Township of Amaranth accept the solicitor report and the recommendations outlined.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Township of Amaranth does not support the legislative changes to the OMERS Act contained in Bill 68 and requests that the Government of Ontario reconsider the advisability of proceeding with these changes; FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Township of Amaranth Council supports the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) in calling on the Government of Ontario to maintain