Council Meeting

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council do hereby approve the agenda as circulated.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Township of Amaranth ‘Recommended Prime Agricultural Area’ mapping may inform future amendments to the Township and County’s prime agricultural area; and Prior approved site-specific Township Official Plan amendments be recognized and addressed through the future Official Plan Amendment processes to implement the LEAR 'Recommended Prime Agricultural Area’ mapping; and Prior approved zoning for non-farm uses be recognized and addressed through the future Official Plan Amendment processes to implement the LEAR study ‘Recommended Prime Agricultural Area’ mapping; and The Township’s existing ‘Environmental Protection’ designation be recognized and maintained despite the ‘Recommended Prime Agricultural Area’ mapping (unless other studies conducted through the future Official Plan review process suggest otherwise);and The County’s prime agricultural area mapping (Schedule C Agricultural Area and Rural Lands) be implemented within the Greenbelt Plan area in the Township Official Plan; and The list of members of the public who opted in for project updates should be provided to the County and kept by the Township for use during future Official Plan Amendment consultation.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council request a proposal from MHBC Planning Ltd. to extend their existing contract to include a rewrite of the Township Official Plan.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Township of Amaranth hereby proclaims June 6th, 2025, as "Hope Air Day" in recognition of the invaluable contributions made by Hope Air to the health and well-being of individuals in Ontario's remote and rural communities. And Further That, The Township urges all citizens to join in celebrating Hope Air Day and to reflect on the significance of ensuring equitable access to healthcare for all members of our community. Let us reaffirm our commitment to supporting initiatives that promote health equity and extend our gratitude to Hope Air for their unwavering dedication to serving those in need.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Leave be given to introduce a by-law to authorize temporary borrowing from OILC to meet expenditures in connection with such capital works 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 amend by-law 2-2009 as amended to rezone the lands described as Part Lot 6, Concession 2 in the Township of Amaranth and municipally known as 473325 County Road 11, Township of Amaranth 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 amend by-law 2-2009 as amended to rezone the lands described as Lot 20, Parcel B, East Part, Concession 8, Township of Amaranth 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 May 21, 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 June 4, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. or at the call of the Mayor.