The Amaranth Record

Council Meeting

June 21, 2023

Who was there

Present (5): Chris Gerrits, Susan Graham, Gail Little, Brad Metzger, Andrew Stirk

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 (8 motions)

8 carried, 0 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 A. Stirk, seconded by S. Graham
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council do hereby adopt the minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held on June 7, 2023 as circulated.
Moved by B. Metzger, seconded by G. Little
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council direct staff to provide a summary of economical alternatives to our conventional bridge designs for consideration with respect to future replacements, such as steel and mass timber or any other suitable materials and further that they provide the parameters whether it be from the conservation authority or another party that dictates the need for a bridge rather than a culvert.
Moved by B. Metzger, seconded by G. Little
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: In keeping with the guidance of “Maple Leaves Forever”, the Township of Amaranth strongly supports the planting and care of only the six species of native Canadian Maple trees, our arboreal emblem, or other Canadian native tree species as designated, throughout the Township and as a requested planting item on all future site plan agreements.
Moved by G. Little, seconded by S. Graham
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Report to Council 2023-055 dated June 21, 2023 entitled "Pearce Drainage Works – A Drain Repair Update” be received, and; That the Drainage Superintendent be instructed to undertake the remaining upstream repairs to the Pearce Drainage Works – A Drain as outlined.
Moved by S. Graham, seconded by A. Stirk
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: That Council receive and support the report from the County of Dufferin regarding Financing the BetterHomes Dufferin Program, dated March 23, 2023 ; and Further Resolved That Council support the County of Dufferin to advance an application to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Community Energy Financing Program; and Further Resolved that Council instructs staff to send a letter of support regarding same.
Moved by B. Metzger, seconded by G. Little
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 June 21, 2023; and that it be given the necessary readings and be passed and numbered as the next sequential number.
Moved by A. Stirk, seconded by S. Graham
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council do now adjourn to meet again for the Regular Meeting of Council on Wednesday July 5, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. or at the call of the Mayor.
Moved by B. Metzger, seconded by G. Little
Carried

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