The Amaranth Record

Brad Metzger

Councillor · seen 2022-11-16 to 2026-09-16 · served 2022–2026

183substantive motions movedof 96 meetings the minutes record them at
68procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
229substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
0meetings recorded absentof 96 they were on the record for
6–4recorded 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 (10)

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;
Against · 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 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…
Against · 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

Items they put on the agenda themselves (1)

Council Meeting March 5, 2025

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 183)

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council receive this report regarding the 2026-2030 Joint Compliance Audit Committee; and That Council approve a by-law to establish the Joint Compliance Audit Committee for the Township of Amaranth and approve the 2026-2030 Terms of Reference; and That Council delegate authority to the CAO/Clerk to approve Committee members based on the recommendations of the selection commit
Council Meeting, September 16, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council now hold a Public Meeting under the Planning Act regarding the following: Z10-2026 345385 15 Sideroad Z12-2026 373226 6 th Line Z13-2026 385162 20 th Sideroad
Council Meeting, September 2, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council approve the application to the Municipal Emergency Readiness Fund for the purchase and installation of a permanent standby generator at the Township office at the estimated project cost of $25,000.00.
Council Meeting, September 2, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Leave be given to introduce a by-law to amend Zoning By-law 02-2009, as amended, to rezone the land legally described as Lot 87 on Registered Plan 329 and municipally known as 33 St. John Street, from Hamlet Residential (HR) to Hamlet Residential Exception Twelve (HR-12(H)); and that it be given the necessary readings and be passed and numbered as the next sequential number.
Council Meeting, September 2, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Leave be given to introduce a by-law to amend By-Law 2-2009 by allowing certain temporary uses on the lands known as Concession 3, West Part of Lot 7 municipally
Special Meeting of Council, August 12, 2026 · Referred
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Leave be given to introduce a by-law to confirm the Special Meeting of Council of the Township of Amaranth for August 12, 2026; and that it be given the necessary readings and be passed and numbered as the next sequential number.
Special Meeting of Council, August 12, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Leave be given to introduce a by-law to amend By-Law 2-2009 by allowing certain temporary uses on the lands known as Concession 3, West Part of Lot 7 municipally referred to as 433379 4th Line; and that it be given the necessary readings and be passed and numbered as the next sequential number.
Special Meeting of Council, August 12, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council now hold a Public Meeting under the Planning Act regarding the following: Z08-2026 – 433379 4 th Line Z09-2026 and B01-2026 – 245097 5 th Line
Council Meeting, August 5, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council receive Report to Council 2026-036 regarding the Township of Amaranth Public Works Level of Service (LOS) Manual as information; and That Council endorse this LOS Manual as the baseline document for evaluating future service delivery, infrastructure investment, asset management planning and budgeting priorities, and operational expectations within the Public Works depa
Council Meeting, August 5, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council approve the renewal of the current Chief Administrative Officer employment contract, and that the Mayor and CAO be authorized to execute the renewal agreement on behalf of the Township.
Council Meeting, July 15, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council do hereby adopt the minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held on May 20, 2026 and the Regular Meeting of Council held on June 3, 2026 as circulated.
Council Meeting, June 17, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Report to Council 2026-033 be received; And That Maintenance Levying By-laws (Attachment “A” through Attachment “C”) be passed to levy the costs incurred for maintenance and repair work completed in 2025.
Council Meeting, June 3, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council receive for information Report to Council 2026-032 ​ ​AND THAT: pursuant to the requirements under s.34 of the Clean Water Act, 2006, outlined in the Credit Valley Source Protection Authority’s correspondence, the Council endorse amendments to source protection plans and assessment reports listed in this report, to incorporate the recent technical work completed for Or
Council Meeting, June 3, 2026 · Carried
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 No. 1 Drainage Works; 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 South West Dufferin Police Services Board hereby adopt the minutes of the meeting held February 19, 2026.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Board receives the Dufferin OPP Detachment Commander Report as presented.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Leave be given to introduce a By-law governing the proceedings of the South West Dufferin OPP Detachment Board, and that it be given the necessary readings and passed and numbered 1-2026.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Staff Planning Memo dated May 20 th , 2026, for Zoning By-law Amendment Application Z03‑2026 for lands municipally known as 24 County Meadows Drive and legally described as Lot 12 on Registered Plan 7M-45 in the Township of Amaranth, County of Dufferin, be received as information. And That the Zoning By-law Amendment Application Z03-2026, for lands legally known as Lot 12,
Council Meeting, May 20, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Township of Amaranth proclaims May 6, 2026, as "Hope Air Day" in recognition of the invaluable contributions made by Hope Air to the health and well-being of individuals in Ontario's remote and rural communities. We urge all citizens to join us in celebrating Hope Air Day and to reflect on the significance of ensuring equitable access to healthcare for all members of our s
Council Meeting, May 20, 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 May 20, 2026; and that it be given the necessary readings and be passed and numbered as the next sequential number.
Council Meeting, May 20, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council now hold a Public Meeting under the Planning Act regarding the following: Z03-2026 - 24 Country Meadows Drive
Council Meeting, April 1, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council adopt the 2026 Operating Budget, the Water Budget and Building Department Budget with an additional $224,000.00 going to reserves and direct the Treasurer to prepare and present the appropriate By-law at the April 15, 2026, regular meeting of Council. For (2) B. Metzger, and V. Paan Nay (3) C. Gerrits, G. Little, and S. Graham
Council Meeting, April 1, 2026 · Defeated
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: This compliance report for the expenses excluded from the 2025 budget, with the additional reserve amount, entitled Ontario Regulation 284/09 – 2026 Budget, be approved as a requirement of Ontario Regulation 284/09 passed under the Municipal Act, 2001.
Council Meeting, April 1, 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 April 1, 2026; and that it be given the necessary readings and be passed and numbered as the next sequential number.
Council Meeting, April 1, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: That Council approve and proceed with Scenario 1 That Council provide for the recovery of all water service costs for the Waldemar system through full cost recovery rates and maintain a reserve fund for the service; That Council considers the capital expenditure plan and the recommended capital financing plan as discussed in the 2026 Water Rate Study report; That Council consi
Council Meeting, March 18, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council now hold a Public Meeting under the Planning Act regarding the following: Z01-2026 for 373376 6 th Line B04-2026 for 205337 Dufferin County Road 109 B05-2026 for 2 and 4 Fennell Drive
Council Meeting, March 4, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Leave be given to introduce a by-law to provide for the regulation, restriction, keeping and licensing of dogs and kennels, and that it be given the necessary readings and be passed and numbered as the next sequential number.
Council Meeting, March 4, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Board hereby adopts the minutes of the meeting held November 20, 2025.
South West Dufferin OPP Detachment Board, February 19, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council do hereby adopt the minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held on February 4, 2026 and the Special Meeting of Council held on February 10, 2026 as circulated.
Council Meeting, February 18, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council of the Township of Amaranth withdraw from the Grand Valley Public Library Board as of December 31, 2026 unless a revised agreement can be reached by August 1, 2026.
Council Meeting, February 18, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council of the Township of Amaranth provide notice to withdraw from the Centre Dufferin Recreation Centre Board unless an agreement is reached by August 1, 2026.
Council Meeting, February 18, 2026 · 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 reason(s): Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose - Grand Valley and Area Community Centre financing agreement and Shelburne and District Fire Board composition
Special Meeting of Council, February 10, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council do hereby adopt the minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held on January 21, 2026 as circulated.
Council Meeting, February 4, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESLOVED THAT: Council receives Report to Council 2026-009 as information; and THAT Council direct staff to continue monitoring service levels, enhance public education efforts, and further review cost trends as outlined in this report.
Council Meeting, February 4, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Zoning By‑law Amendment Application Z17‑2025, for lands legally known as Lot 87 on Registered Plan 329 and municipally known as 33 St. John Street in Township of Amaranth, County of Dufferin be
Council Meeting, February 4, 2026 · Deferred
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Leave be given to introduce a by-law for an amendment to Zoning By-law 2-2009 on lands known municipally as 255600 9 th Line in the Township of Amaranth; and that it be given the necessary readings and be passed and numbered as the next sequential number.
Council Meeting, February 4, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Leave be given to introduce a By-Law To Temporarily Delegate the Duties and Powers of the Treasurer to the Chief Administrative Officer during a period of leave; and that it be given the necessary readings and be passed and numbered as the next sequential number.
Council Meeting, February 4, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Zoning By‑ law Amendment Application Z17‑ 2025, for lands legally known as Lot 87 on Registered Plan 329 and municipally known as 33 St. John Street in Township of Amaranth, County of Dufferin be deferred.
Council Meeting, February 4, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Leave be given to introduce a by-law to provide for the administration and enforcement of the Building Code Act, 1992, and that it be given the necessary readings and be passed and numbered as the next sequential number.
Council Meeting, January 21, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council receive and approve the 2025 Township of Amaranth Asset Management Plan; Further That Council consider the 2025 Asset Management Plan during annual budget deliberations; Further That the Plan be updated as required and as Township’s priorities change.
Council Meeting, December 3, 2025 · Carried

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