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 November 20, 2024 as circulated.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council do hereby support the Credit Valley Conservation Authority 2025 Municipal Levy in the amount of $30,313,095.00; Amaranth’s total share being $1,664.00.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council do hereby adopt the 2023 Financial Statements as presented by BDO Canada LLP.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Whereas municipalities face growing infrastructure needs, including roads, bridges, public transit, water systems, and other critical services, which are essential to community well-being and economic development; and Whereas the current sources of municipal revenue, including property taxes and user fees, are insufficient to meet these increasing demands for infrastructure investment; and Whereas the Province of Ontario currently collects the Land Transfer Tax (LTT) on property transactions in municipalities across the province, generating significant revenue that is not directly shared with municipalities; and Whereas the Federal Government collects the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on property transactions, a portion of which could be directed to municipalities to address local infrastructure needs; and Whereas redistributing a portion of the Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST to municipalities would provide a predictable and sustainable source of funding for local infrastructure projects without creating a new tax burden on residents or homebuyers; and Whereas a redistribution of a portion of the existing Land Transfer Tax and GST would allow municipalities to better plan and invest in long-term infrastructure initiatives, supporting local economic growth and improving the quality of life for residents; Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That Township of Amaranth Council formally requests The Provincial Government to consider redistributing a portio

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council receive the Site Plan (Final) Agreement to be executed by Ritchie Bros Ltd (“Ritchie”) to authorize the development of an Auctioneer Facility on their lands legally described in Schedule A of this Agreement (“Subject Lands). BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to execute this Agreement on behalf of the Township, upon the transfer of these road widening lands, known as Part 8, to the Township subject to the Hydro easement.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Township of Amaranth proclaims December as Christian Heritage Month, honoring the enduring legacy of Christianity and its impact on the growth and values of Canada.

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: Labour relations or employee negotiations - CAO yearly performance review

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

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Based on a successful performance review the CAO/Clerk is moved to step 5 (Job Rate) effective November 15, 2024.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Leave be given to introduce a by-law to delegate site plan approval to staff and to authorize staff to enter into site plan agreements; 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 provide for the levy and collection of rates or levies required for the Township of Amaranth for the interim levy for the year 2025 and to provide for the mailing of notices demanding payment of taxes for the interim levy; 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 for the imposition and collection of fees and charges for certain Municipal Services and Activities, 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 Provide for the Administration and Enforcement of the Building Code Act, 1992, SO1992 23 with the Township of Amaranth; and that it be given the third and final readings and be passed.

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 December 4, 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 January 15, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. or at the call of the Mayor.