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 April 15, 2026 and the Special Meeting of Council held on May 11, 2026 as circulated.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Report to Council 2026-028 be received for information; and That Council direct staff to work with Councillor Graham to proceed with the 2026 soccer program, recognizing its value in supporting youth participation, family engagement, and community connection.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Township of Amaranth fully support the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Business announcement committing to advancing the National Agricultural Soil Health Strategy as well as Bill S-230 and urge the Government of Canada to recognize a sense of urgency and act accordingly in order to protect and conserve soil as per Recommendation 25 of the Critical Ground Report. And further that this motion be circulated to the following parties: All local municipalities within the County of Dufferin MPP Hon. Sylvia Jones Hon. Todd McCarthy, Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks Hon. Trevor Jones, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness Hon. Lisa Thompson, Minister of Rural Affairs MP Hon. Kyle Seeback Chief Hill, Six Nations of the Grand River Federal Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Rural Economic Development Rural Ontario Municipal Association Association of Municipalities of Ontario Federation of Canadian Municipalities Dufferin Federation of Agriculture Ontario Federation of Agriculture Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture and Forestry Premier Doug Ford Prime Minister of Canada

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Staff Planning Memo dated May 20 th , 2026, for Zoning By-law Amendment Application Z03‑2026 for lands municipally known as 24 County Meadows Drive and legally described as Lot 12 on Registered Plan 7M-45 in the Township of Amaranth, County of Dufferin, be received as information. And That the Zoning By-law Amendment Application Z03-2026, for lands legally known as Lot 12, Registered Plan 7M-45 in the Township of Amaranth, County of Dufferin, be refused.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council accept report to Council 2026-027 as information.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council approve the purchase of a hot box unit at the purchase price of $42,450.00 using the pothole grant funding of $38,000.00. The difference coming from outside of the 2026 budget to a maximum of $5,000.00.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Project Engineer’s Tender Report dated May 13, 2026, re: Tender Results: Menary Drainage Works C & D Drain Improvement, 2026, be hereby received; AND FURTHER THAT the tender for the construction of the Menary Drainage Works C & D Drain Improvement, 2026, submitted by Marquardt Farm Drainage Ltd. in the amount of $229,170.78 including H.S.T., be accepted.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council wishes to support the Laurelwoods Elementary School for the Grade 8 graduation Academic Achievement Award for the amount of $25.00.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Township of Amaranth proclaims May 6, 2026, 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. We urge all citizens to join us in celebrating Hope Air Day and to reflect on the significance of ensuring equitable access to healthcare for all members of our society. 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: The Council of the Township of Amaranth does hereby proclaim May 2026 as “Sexual Violence Prevention Month” in the Township of Amaranth, and urges all citizens to recognize the ongoing commitment of individuals and organizations in our community who actively engage in public and private efforts to prevent sexual violence, and for all residents to start conversations, take appropriate action, and support one another to create a safer environment for all.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council do hereby approve a donation of $100.00 to the 164 Shelburne Air Cadets annual parade.

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: Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees – CAO contract and review/staffing concerns

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 provide for a by-law to impose Water Rates and Capital Charges for the Municipal Drinking Water System in the Township of Amaranth; and that it be given the necessary readings and be passed and numbered as the next sequential number.

BE IR 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 that it be given the third and final readings and be passed and numbered as By-Law 2026-21.

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 20, 2026; 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 3, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. or at the call of the Mayor.