Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (14 motions)
13 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council do hereby approve the agenda as circulated.
Moved by B. Metzger, seconded by G. Little
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council accept the Waldemar Heights Well Water supply Summary Report and Annual Report for 2025 prepared by Dufferin Water Co. Ltd.
Moved by S. Graham, seconded by V. Paan
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: That Council approve and proceed with Scenario 1 That Council provide for the recovery of all water service costs for the Waldemar system through full cost recovery rates and maintain a reserve fund for the service; That Council considers the capital expenditure plan and the recommended capital financing plan as discussed in the 2026 Water Rate Study report; That Council considers the water rates as presented in the rate study report, and direct staff to review the Rate Study in five years; and That Council approve the 2026 Water Rate Study. For (3) G. Little, B. Metzger, and V. Paan Nay (2) C. Gerrits, and S. Graham
Moved by B. Metzger, seconded by G. Little
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Township of Amaranth Water and Wastewater Financial Plan prepared by Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. dated February 13, 2026, be approved. Notice of availability of the Financial Plan be advertised. The Financial Plan dated February 13, 2026, be submitted to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. (O. Reg. 453/07, Section 3 (1) 6) The Council Resolution approving the Financial Plan, be submitted to the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks satisfying the requirements under the Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002 . (Section 32 (5) 2 ii)).
Moved by V. Paan, seconded by B. Metzger
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Zoning By-law Amendment Application Z01‑2026, for lands legally known as Lot 7, Concession 6, Part 2 on Registered Plan 7R-6865 in the Township of Amaranth, County of Dufferin, be
Moved by V. Paan, seconded by S. Graham
Deferred
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Consent Application B04-2025 for lands legally described as Part of Lot 1, Concession 2 in the Township of Amaranth BE: APPROVED Reasons: The Owner to pay the Township any unpaid property taxes in full on the subject property. The Applicant/Owner is to provide a copy of the Reference Plan prepared by a licensed surveyor illustrating the proposed lot addition and new lot configuration, in digital and paper format. That the identified severed parcel currently part of 205337 Dufferin County Road 109 (Part of Lot 1, Concession 2, Roll # 220800000108407) becomes part of and parcel of the abutting lands identified as 0 Dufferin County Road (Part of Lot 1, Concession 2, Roll # 220800000108408). The Applicant’s Solicitor is to provide a Solicitor undertaking confirming the severed parcel will be consolidated with the adjacent land acknowledging that Section 50(3) of the Planning Act shall apply to any subsequent conveyance. The Applicant/Owner’s Solicitor shall prepare and register all the necessary transfer documents with legal descriptions of the proposed severed lands based on the Deposited Reference Plan and provide a certificate satisfactory to the Township of Amaranth that the registrations have been completed. That any road widenings, easements, survey costs, legal costs, any other transaction pertaining to the application be borne by the applicant, if required That all conditions be fulfilled, and certificate of clerk issued within two years of the date o
Moved by G. Little, seconded by B. Metzger
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Consent Application B05-2025 for lands legally described as Lots 3 and 4 on Registered Plan 7M-84 in the Township of Amaranth BE: APPROVED Reasons: The Owner to pay the Township any unpaid property taxes in full on the subject property. The Applicant/Owner is to provide a copy of the Reference Plan prepared by a licensed surveyor illustrating the proposed lot addition and new lot configuration, in digital and paper format. That the identified severed parcels currently part of 2 and 4 Fennel Drive (Lots 3 and 4 on 7M-84, Roll #220800000217108 and Roll #220800000217109) becomes part of and parcel of the abutting lands identified as 38 Station Street (Lots 28 and 29 and Part of Lot 27 and Part of Station Street on Plan 9A, Roll # 220800000222205). The Applicant’s Solicitor is to provide a Solicitor undertaking confirming the severed parcels will be consolidated with the adjacent land acknowledging that Section 50(3) of the Planning Act shall apply to any subsequent conveyance. The Applicant/Owner’s Solicitor shall prepare and register all the necessary transfer documents with legal descriptions of the proposed severed lands based on the Deposited Reference Plan and provide a certificate satisfactory to the Township of Amaranth that the registrations have been completed. The Applicant is to provide updated as-built plans for 2 and 4 Fennel Drive to reflect the lot line adjustment to the satisfaction of Township Engineering. That any road widenings, easements,
Moved by S. Graham, seconded by V. Paan
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council authorize staff to proceed with plumbing upgrades on non-compliant or equipment/fixtures that are beyond their expected useful life on an as required basis.
Moved by G. Little, seconded by S. Graham
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Leave be given to introduce a by-law to provide for the construction of the Menary Drainage Works C & D Drain Improvement, 2026 and the Court of Revision be set for Wednesday April 15, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. and all members of Council be designated to sit as members; and that it be given the necessary readings and be passed and numbered as the next sequential number.
Moved by G. Little, seconded by S. Graham
Carried
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 18, 2026; and that it be given the necessary readings and be passed and numbered as the next sequential number.
Moved by G. Little, seconded by B. Metzger
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council do now adjourn to meet again for the Regular Meeting of Council on Wednesday April 1, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. or at the call of the Mayor.
Moved by V. Paan, seconded by S. Graham
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Zoning By-law Amendment Application Z01‑ 2026, for lands legally known as Lot 7, Concession 6, Part 2 on Registered Plan 7R-6865 in the Township of Amaranth, County of Dufferin, be deferred.
Moved by V. Paan, seconded by S. Graham
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Consent Application B04-2025 for lands legally described as Part of Lot 1, Concession 2 in the Township of Amaranth BE: APPROVED Reasons: 1. The Owner to pay the Township any unpaid property taxes in full on the subject property. 2. The Applicant/Owner is to provide a copy of the Reference Plan prepared by a licensed surveyor illustrating the proposed lot addition and new lot configuration, in digital and paper format. 3. That the identified severed parcel currently part of 205337 Dufferin County Road 109 (Part of Lot 1, Concession 2, Roll # 220800000108407) becomes part of and parcel of the abutting lands identified as 0 Dufferin County Road (Part of Lot 1, Concession 2, Roll # 220800000108408). The Applicant’s Solicitor is to provide a Solicitor undertaking confirming the severed parcel will be consolidated with the adjacent land acknowledging that Section 50(3) of the Planning Act shall apply to any subsequent conveyance. 4. The Applicant/Owner’s Solicitor shall prepare and register all the necessary transfer documents with legal descriptions of the proposed severed lands based on the Deposited Reference Plan and provide a certificate satisfactory to the Township of Amaranth that the registrations have been completed. 5. That any road widenings, easements, survey costs, legal costs, any other transaction pertaining to the application be borne by the applicant, if required 6. That all conditions be fulfilled, and certificate of clerk issued within two y
Moved by G. Little, seconded by B. Metzger
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Consent Application B05-2025 for lands legally described as Lots 3 and 4 on Registered Plan 7M-84 in the Township of Amaranth BE: APPROVED Reasons: 1. The Owner to pay the Township any unpaid property taxes in full on the subject property. 2. The Applicant/Owner is to provide a copy of the Reference Plan prepared by a licensed surveyor illustrating the proposed lot addition and new lot configuration, in digital and paper format. 3. That the identified severed parcels currently part of 2 and 4 Fennel Drive (Lots 3 and 4 on 7M-84, Roll #220800000217108 and Roll #220800000217109) becomes part of and parcel of the abutting lands identified as 38 Station Street (Lots 28 and 29 and Part of Lot 27 and Part of Station Street on Plan 9A, Roll # 220800000222205). The Applicant’s Solicitor is to provide a Solicitor undertaking confirming the severed parcels will be consolidated with the adjacent land acknowledging that Section 50(3) of the Planning Act shall apply to any subsequent conveyance. 4. The Applicant/Owner’s Solicitor shall prepare and register all the necessary transfer documents with legal descriptions of the proposed severed lands based on the Deposited Reference Plan and provide a certificate satisfactory to the Township of Amaranth that the registrations have been completed. 5. The Applicant is to provide updated as-built plans for 2 and 4 Fennel Drive to reflect the lot line adjustment to the satisfaction of Township Engineering. 6. That any road wid