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 4, 2025 as circulated.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council now hold a Public Meeting regarding the following: Animal Control and Kennel Draft By-Law Parking Draft By-Law Tidy Yards Draft By-Law

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council do now adjourn the Public Meeting and resume regular business.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Council of the Township of Amaranth Formally petition the Province of Ontario to reclassify County Road 109 as a provincial highway, restoring its designation as Highway 9, under the jurisdiction and responsibility of the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO); Request that MTO undertake a full corridor review of County Road 109 to assess its current and projected transportation capacity, infrastructure condition, and regional significance; Urge the Province to commit to funding and undertaking necessary upgrades to bring the corridor to modern provincial highway standards, including safety enhancements, road widening, improved intersections, and support for multi-modal infrastructure as appropriate; Request Dufferin County staff to initiate formal engagement with the MTO and relevant provincial ministries, and to coordinate with member municipalities in compiling data and advocacy materials in support of the reclassification; Request Dufferin County Council provide regular updates and a proposed strategy for joint municipal and provincial collaboration. Further That This resolution be circulated to all Dufferin County municipalities, Dufferin–Caledon MPP, County of Wellington and the Minister of Transportation of Ontario for their awareness and support.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council direct the pickleball committee to proceed with the 4 court pickleball court and direct Staff to prepare the preliminary design and costing estimate for the Waldemar Park pavilion.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Township of Amaranth hereby proclaims June, 2025, as Seniors Month in the Township of Amaranth and recognizes the importance of supporting our older adults through programs and initiatives that promote wellness, social engagement, and education.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council of the Township of Amaranth supports the Elect Respect pledge and commits to: Treat others with respect in all spaces—public, private, and online, Reject and call out harassment, abuse, and personal attacks, Focus debate on ideas and policies, not personal attacks, Help build a supportive culture where people of all backgrounds feel safe to run for and hold office, Call on relevant authorities to ensure the protection of elected officials who face abuse or threats, and Model integrity and respect by holding one another to the highest standards of conduct. And That Council of the Township of Amaranth calls on elected officials, organizations and community members to support the Elect Respect campaign and sign the online pledge at www.electrespect.ca . And That a copy of this resolution be sent to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, Ontario’s Big City Mayors, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, Mayors and Regional Chairs of Ontario, relevant MPs and MPPs, Regional Police, the Ontario Provincial Police and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

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: Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose – Site alteration Agreement

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 Authorize The Execution Of An Amending Site Alteration Agreement Between The Corporation Of The Township Of Amaranth and Fran Braiden ; 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 June 18, 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 July 2, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. or at the call of the Mayor.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Council of the Township of Amaranth 1. Formally petition the Province of Ontario to reclassify County Road 109 as a provincial highway, restoring its designation as Highway 9, under the jurisdiction and responsibility of the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO); 2. Request that MTO undertake a full corridor review of County Road 109 to assess its current and projected transportation capacity, infrastructure condition, and regional significance; 3. Urge the Province to commit to funding and undertaking necessary upgrades to bring the corridor to modern provincial highway standards, including safety enhancements, road widening, improved intersections, and support for multi-modal infrastructure as appropriate; 4. Request Dufferin County staff to initiate formal engagement with the MTO and relevant provincial ministries, and to coordinate with member municipalities in compiling data and advocacy materials in support of the reclassification; 5. Request Dufferin County Council provide regular updates and a proposed strategy for joint municipal and provincial collaboration. Further That This resolution be circulated to all Dufferin County municipalities, Dufferin–Caledon MPP, County of Wellington and the Minister of Transportation of Ontario for their awareness and support.