BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Board appoints James Jonker as the Chair and Andrew Stirk as the Vice Chair for the South West Dufferin OPP Detachment Board.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Board hereby approves the agenda dated February 19, 2026 as circulated.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Board adopts the Respectful Workplace Policy SWDODB-01 as presented.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Board proceed with 2026 membership to the Ontario Association of Police Services Boards and; Further that the costing to be divided equally between participating municipalities.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Board receives the correspondence as presented.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Procedural By-Law 1-2025 is hereby reviewed and accepted with the changes as of this meeting date.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Council of the Township of Amaranth Formally petition the Province of Ontario to reclassify County Road 109 as a provincial highway, restoring its designation as Highway 9, under the jurisdiction and responsibility of the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO); Request that MTO undertake a full corridor review of County Road 109 to assess its current and projected tra
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Township of Amaranth hereby proclaims June, 2025, as Seniors Month in the Township of Amaranth and recognizes the importance of supporting our older adults through programs and initiatives that promote wellness, social engagement, and education.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council of the Township of Amaranth supports the Elect Respect pledge and commits to: Treat others with respect in all spaces—public, private, and online, Reject and call out harassment, abuse, and personal attacks, Focus debate on ideas and policies, not personal attacks, Help build a supportive culture where people of all backgrounds feel safe to run for and hold office, Cal
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: Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose – Site alteration Agreement
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Council of the Township of Amaranth 1. Formally petition the Province of Ontario to reclassify County Road 109 as a provincial highway, restoring its designation as Highway 9, under the jurisdiction and responsibility of the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO); 2. Request that MTO undertake a full corridor review of County Road 109 to assess its current and project
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council wishes to support the Laurelwoods Elementary School for the Grade 8 graduation Academic Achievement Award for the amount of $25.00
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Township of Amaranth ‘Recommended Prime Agricultural Area’ mapping may inform future amendments to the Township and County’s prime agricultural area; and Prior approved site-specific Township Official Plan amendments be recognized and addressed through the future Official Plan Amendment processes to implement the LEAR 'Recommended Prime Agricultural Area’ mapping; and Prio
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council request a proposal from MHBC Planning Ltd. to extend their existing contract to include a rewrite of the Township Official Plan.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Leave be given to introduce a by-law to amend by-law 2-2009 as amended to rezone the lands described as Part Lot 6, Concession 2 in the Township of Amaranth and municipally known as 473325 County Road 11, Township of Amaranth to permit an additional dwelling unit; and that it be given the necessary readings and be passed and numbered as the next sequential number.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council receive the final report on the Land Evaluation and Area Review as prepared by MHBC Planning Ltd.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council now hold a Public Meeting under the Planning Act regarding the following: Z03-2025 - Wilson 473325 County Road 11 Z05-2025 - Welk Concession 8 East Part Lot 20 no municipal address assigned
BE IT REOLVED 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: Council move to a Closed Meeting pursuant to Section 239 of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended for the following reason(s): Labour relations or employee negotiations - Staffing matters
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 Pearce Drainage Works – “A” Drain; 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 provide for the levying of the costs resulting from the maintenance and repair of the Menary Drainage Works, B Drain (Closed Portion); 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 May 7, 2025; and that it be given the necessary readings and be passed and numbered as the next sequential number.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: In accordance with by-law 2025-01 being the Procedural By-Law, Council hereby suspends section 55 Reconsideration of a Matter in order to discuss the Building Transition Agreement with the County of Dufferin
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) C. Gerrits, G. Little, and A. Stirk Nay (1) S. Graham Absent (1) B. Metzger
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Whereas Mike Botelho, a Council-appointed representative to the South West Dufferin Police Services Board, would like to be registered to attend the 2025 Ontario Association of Police Services Boards (OAPSB) Spring Conference and Annual General Meeting, scheduled to be held in London, Ontario from June 3 to 5, 2025; And Whereas participation in the OAPSB Conference is recogniz
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Township of Amaranth proclaims April 2025 as Sikh Heritage Month
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council support the Wellington Dufferin Guelph Public Health with the application of larvicide to control the West Nile virus within the Township of Amaranth.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council do hereby adopt the minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held on March 5, 2025 as circulated.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council instruct staff to execute a building transition agreement with the County of Dufferin that includes wording for Section 6 Records Management as: 6.1. The parties shall work collaboratively to share all documents and records in the possession of the County’s Building Department necessary to facilitate transition. At no additional fee cost to either the County of Dufferi
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council award contract no. 300058504.1000 for the replacement of structures 22 & 23 project to Nichols Excavating Inc for the contract price of $790,650.29 plus applicable taxes.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Township of Amaranth request that Chief Foreman and the Chair of the Grand Valley Fire Board attend a future Council meeting to discuss 2024 annual service levels, including budget, call volume breakdown and catchment area; Further That the Township of Amaranth request the Mayor and/or CAO of Grand Valley attend to discuss possible dissolution of the Fire Board.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council do hereby approve the request of the Grand Valley Santa Claus Parade Committee for a $200.00 donation toward the 2025 Santa Claus Parade.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Township of Amaranth does hereby proclaim April 2, 2025 as World Autism Day 2025 and urges all citizens to show support for autistic individuals across Ontario and in our communities.
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: Information explicitly supplied in confidence to the municipality by another level of government – County works yard
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 19, 2025; and that it be given the necessary readings and be passed and numbered as the next sequential number.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Consent Application B07-2024 for lands municipally known as 294153 8 th Line and legally described as Part Lot 13, Con 7 being Part 1, 7R-476, in the Township of Amaranth, County of Dufferin, be refused.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council move to a Closed Meeting pursuant to Section 239 of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended for the following reason(s): Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board - 253031 9th Line Amaranth
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council proceed with seeking a settlement injunction to prevent future infractions and seek nominal costs on the property located at 253031 9th Line.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Leave be given to introduce a by-law to amend by-law 2-2009 as amended to rezone the lands described as 7E Part Lot 7, Concession 10W in the Township of Amaranth and municipally as 193415 Amaranth East Luther Townline to permit an additional dwelling unit; 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 addition of a Full Time Equipment Operator for the Roads Department in the 2025 budget.