Council Meeting

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

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council do hereby adopt the minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held on March 6, 2024 as circulated.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council now hold a Public Meeting under the Planning Act regarding the following: B02-2024 and B03-2024 Concession 1 Lot 29 municipally known as 515509 2 nd Line, Amaranth

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 addition to the Council Expense Policy regarding the reimbursement rate per kilometer as outlined by the Canada Revenue Agency with regular yearly updates to the rate as required. Council approve the modification to HR-10 for staff mileage to the reimbursement rate per kilometer as outlined by the Canada Revenue Agency with regular yearly updates to the rate as required.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council of the Township of Amaranth does hereby support Sunday Gun Hunting within the Township of Amaranth; and direct staff to provide a copy of this resolution to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry; and further direct staff to prepare a by-law to be passed at a future meeting.

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: Whereas, 24 million Canadians give their time through formal or informal types of volunteering, and locally 2723 individuals, and 179 member organizations are registered with volunteedufferin.ca; and Whereas, volunteers in Amaranth mentor our children, support those feeling isolated, beautify our green spaces, and fundraise for our charitable organizations; and Whereas, the theme for the celebration of National Volunteer Week 2024 is “Every Moment Matters,” volunteers in Amaranth share their time, skills, empathy and creativity with each and every contribution they make, at a moment when we need support more than ever before; and Whereas, volunteers are vital to making a collective impact on the strength, inclusivity, quality of life and well-being of our communities; and Whereas, Amaranth’s volunteers are individuals, families, workers, retirees, community members of all ages and backgrounds; and Whereas, the collective result of the work done by our Township’s volunteers is that Amaranth is a more desirable place to live; and Whereas, volunteers serve on Boards, help host community festivals, stock shelves at food banks, deliver meals to seniors, help in schools, plant community gardens; and Whereas, organizations in Amaranth that rely on volunteers are the fundamental backbone of what helps to make our community thrive; Now, Therefore, I, Chris Gerrits, Mayor of Amaranth, do hereby proclaim April 14th-20th 2024 as National Volunteer Week, and urge my f

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: Council receive Report to Council 2024-021 - New Police Service Board composition under the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019 , And Further That Council approves the recommendations presented, And Further That staff advise Council as to appointments (or recruitment) for board members to the new Police Board.

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 2024; 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 appoint members to the various Boards, Committees and Authorities 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: Leave be given to introduce a by-law to Authorize The Execution of a Site Alteration Agreement between Fran Braiden and 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: Leave be given to introduce a by-law to Authorize The Execution of a Site Alteration Amending Agreement between Christian Paradis and 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: Leave be given to introduce a by-law to confirm the Regular Meeting of Council of the Township of Amaranth for March 20, 2024; 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 Wednesday April 3, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. or at the call of the Mayor.