Council Meeting

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council do hereby approve the agenda as amended.

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 approve a one year extension to the current Orangeville Fire Department agreement. Further that Council approve the continued use of the current formula to be adjusted with updated percentages.

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 do now adjourn the Public Meeting held under the Planning Act and resume regular business.

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: Memo to Council 2026-021 regarding Ritchie Bros. Properties Ltd. (Ritchie Bros.) request for exemption from Sign By-law 51-2012 be received for information. FURTHER THAT Council approve the installation of one freestanding illuminated sign located at the southwest corner of the site to a maximum sign height of 7.32 metres and a total sign area of 13.0 m 2 .

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: THAT Council receive Report 2026-038 for information; AND THAT Council approve the transfer of $16,800 from Parkland Dedication for the retrofit of Waldemar Park.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council of the Township of Amaranth endorse Chris Gerrits to serve as a committee member on committees of FCM’s Board of Directors, for the period starting in June 2026 and ending June 2027; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Council assumes all costs associated with Chris Gerrits attending FCM meetings.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Memo to Council 2026-022 be received for information. FURTHER THAT Council approve the adoption of the twinning agreement program and proceed with twinning with Boiarka Urban Territorial community (Kyiv Region). This initiative will strengthen our community’s international ties and provide tangible benefits across multiple sectors

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: Council move to a Closed Meeting pursuant to Section 239 of the Municipal Act, 2001 , as amended, for the following reasons: A position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council do now rise and report from Closed Meeting.

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.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Leave be given to introduce a by-law to authorize the execution of an amending site alteration agreement between the Township of Amaranth and Laura and John Smith; 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 temporarily delegate the duties and powers of the Treasurer to the Chief Administrative Officer; 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 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: Council do now adjourn to meet again for the Regular Meeting of Council on on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. or at the call of the Mayor.

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:  A position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board. – Grand Valley Fires Services Agreement, Grand Valley Public Library Agreement  Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board – By-Law Enforcement  Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees – Staffing and Acting Treasurer