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 February 5 and February 19, 2025 as circulated.

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 as part of Bill 23: More Homes Built Faster Act in 2022. For (4) C. Gerrits, S. Graham, B. Metzger, and A. Stirk Nay (1) G. Little

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Zoning By-law Amendment Application Z09-2024 for lands legally described as Lot 20, Parcel B, East Part, Concession 8, Township of Amaranth, County of Dufferin be

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 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, regular meeting of Council. For (4) C. Gerrits, G. Little, S. Graham, and A. Stirk Nay (1) B. Metzger

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council set aside the procedural by-law section 37 regrading notice of motions.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: All Township residents be encouraged to “Buy Local and Canadian”; That a “Buy Local and Buy Canadian’ approach for municipal procurement be implemented where feasible and in line with best value principles; That staff be directed to review current procurement practices and identify opportunities to enhance local purchasing in response to recent U.S. tariffs and economic pressures; and That staff be directed to prohibit procurement of U.S. goods and services where possible; and That staff be directed to report back on any opportunities found to modify procurement policies and practices to support “Buy Local and Buy Canadian” where practical.

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 do now rise and report from Closed Meeting.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council approve the order of two (2) Western plow trucks from Viking-Cives in the amount of $426,886.00 plus applicable taxes each for delivery in 2026.

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: Leave be given to introduce a by-law to confirm the Regular Meeting of Council of the Township of Amaranth for March 5, 2025; 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 March 19, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. or at the call of the Mayor.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Zoning By-law Amendment Application Z09-2024 for lands legally described as Lot 20, Parcel B, East Part, Concession 8, Township of Amaranth, County of Dufferin be deferred.