Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (14 motions)
14 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council do hereby approve the agenda as circulated.
Moved by A. Stirk, seconded by S. Graham
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council do hereby adopt the minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held on January 15, 2025 as circulated.
Moved by B. Metzger, seconded by G. Little
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council direct staff to remove the position of Deputy Treasurer from the 2025 budget.
Moved by G. Little, seconded by B. Metzger
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council accept this compliance report for the expenses excluded from the 2025 budget, entitled Ontario Regulation 284/09 – 2025 Budget, be approved as a requirement of Ontario Regulation 284/09 passed under the Municipal Act, 2001.
Moved by A. Stirk, seconded by B. Metzger
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council not support the National Wall of Remembrance Association in 2025.
Moved by G. Little, seconded by B. Metzger
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council support the 2025 Headwaters Farm Fresh Guide with a $500.00 donation to help cover the costs of updating, printing, distributing and promoting the guide.
Moved by A. Stirk, seconded by S. Graham
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Report to Council 2025-008 be received and; That Council review and approve the study criteria and direct the CAO and Treasurer to collaboratively work with the Township of East Garafraxa to complete the technical review.
Moved by G. Little, seconded by A. Stirk
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: Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board – Grand Valley fire board
Moved by G. Little, seconded by B. Metzger
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council do now rise and report from Closed Meeting.
Moved by A. Stirk, seconded by S. Graham
Carried
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
Moved by A. Stirk, seconded by B. Metzger
Carried
In favour (4): Councillor C. Gerrits, Councillor G. Little, Councillor B. Metzger, Councillor A. Stirk · Opposed (1): Councillor S. Graham
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Leave be given to introduce a by-law To Lift The Holding (H) Provision From Township Zoning By-Law 2-2009 As Amended By Site Specific Zoning By-Laws 17-2014 and 68-2021 ("Zoning By-Law”) For Part Of The Lands Described Part Lots 1 & 2, Concession 2, Township Of Amaranth ("Subject Lands"), and that it be given the necessary readings and be passed and numbered as the next sequential number.
Moved by G. Little, seconded by B. Metzger
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Leave be given to introduce a by-law to authorize the borrowing from time to time to meet current expenditures during the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025 for the Township of Amaranth; and that it be given the necessary readings and be passed and numbered as the next sequential number.
Moved by S. Graham, seconded by A. Stirk
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 February 5, 2025; and that it be given the necessary readings and be passed and numbered as the next sequential number.
Moved by B. Metzger, seconded by G. Little
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council do now adjourn to meet again for the Regular Meeting of Council on Wednesday February 19, 2025 at 9:00am or at the call of the Mayor.