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 20, 2024 as circulated.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Consent Application B02-2024 for Terence O’Neill regarding Concession 1, Part Lot 29, known municipally as 515509 2nd Line, Amaranth be APPROVED, Subject to the following conditions: That the Owner pay all taxes in full. That the Owner pay the parkland dedication fee That the Owner provide a site plan showing the existing septic system and well that is located on the retained lot. That the Owner convey road widenings (severed and retained parcels) to the appropriate road authority; That the Owner fully obtain an entrance for the severed parcel from the appropriate road authority. That the Owner complete a Minimum Distance Separation (MDS) study to the satisfaction of the Township. That the Owner provides a copy of the Registered Reference Plan in digital and paper formats for the severed and retained parcels; The Owner pay all costs associated with surveys, approvals, legal services, and any other transactions pertaining to this application; and That the Owner fulfil all conditions within two years of the date of notice of decision where failure to do so will cause the application to be null and void.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Consent Application B03-2024 for Terence O’Neill regarding Concession 1, Part Lot 29, known municipally as 515509 2nd Line, Amaranth be APPROVED, Subject to the following conditions: That the Owner pay all taxes in full. That the Owner pay the parkland dedication fee That the Owner provide a site plan showing the existing septic system and well that is located on the retained lot. That the Owner convey road widenings (severed and retained parcels) to the appropriate road authority; That the Owner fully obtain an entrance for the severed parcel from the appropriate road authority. That the Owner demonstrates zoning compliance with the existing buildings/structures on the severed lot. That the Owner complete a Minimum Distance Separation (MDS) study to the satisfaction of the Township. That the Owner provides a copy of the Registered Reference Plan in digital and paper formats for the severed and retained parcels; The Owner pay all costs associated with surveys, approvals, legal services, and any other transactions pertaining to this application; and That the Owner fulfil all conditions within two years of the date of notice of decision where failure to do so will cause the application to be null and void.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Township of Amaranth proclaims April 2024 as Sikh Heritage Month.

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 – update on legal complaint files and properties eligible for tax sale Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees – staffing matters Adoption of closed meeting minutes January 10, 2024 and February 7, 2024

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

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 to repeal by-law number 14-2024; 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 establish and regulate the Grand Valley & District Fire Department for the Corporation of the Township of Amaranth and to repeal by-law number 34-2023; 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 an access agreement between Township of Amaranth and The Grand River Conservation Authority; 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 April 3, 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 17, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. or at the call of the Mayor.