The Amaranth Record

Council Meeting

May 1, 2024

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 (11 motions)

10 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 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 April 17, 2024 as circulated.
Moved by G. Little, seconded by B. Metzger
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council remove the financial support to the Upper Grand Trailway for 2024 as the committee has dissolved. The Trailway will be reviewed in 2025 for recreation support.
Moved by A. Stirk, seconded by S. Graham
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Consent Application B04-2024 for Randy Brummell regarding Concession 2, Lot 7, known municipally as 513375 2nd Line, Amaranth be APPROVED; Subject to the following conditions: That the Owner pay all taxes in full. That the Owner provide a copy of the registered Reference Plan in digital and paper formats for the severed and retained parcels That the Owner successfully complete an MDS 1 setback analysis for the severed parcel That the Owner obtain entrance approval for the severed parcel from the appropriate road authority That the Owner convey road widenings (severed and retained parcels) to the appropriate road authority That the Owner pay the parkland dedication fee That any road widenings, survey costs, legal costs and other transactions pertaining to this application shall be borne by the applicant. That all conditions be fulfilled within two years of the date of notice of decision where failure to do so will cause the application to be null and void.
Moved by B. Metzger, seconded by A. Stirk
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council receive the 2024 Grand Valley & District Medical and Dental Centre Board of Management Budget in the amount of $132,702.36 as presented; AND FURTHER THAT the Treasurer be authorized to remit payments for capital costs in the amount of $39,810.71 proportionate to the Townships 30% interest.
Moved by A. Stirk, seconded by S. Graham
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council for the Township of Amaranth nominates Chris Gerrits for the position of Director - County Caucus on the AMO Board of Directors for the 2024-2026 term.
Moved by A. Stirk, seconded by G. Little
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council supports the 2024 MADD Message Yearbook by placing an advertisement in the upcoming edition for the amount of $319.00 plus applicable taxes.
Moved by G. Little, seconded by B. Metzger
Defeated
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Leave be given to introduce a by-law to amend the zoning by-law 2-2009 as amended for Concession 7, East Part Lot 13, RP 7R6342 PART 4, Amaranth 334150 7th Line, to permit a secondary dwelling (detached) unit on the property 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: Leave be given to introduce a by-law to Amend Schedule A to By-Law 64-2024 As Amended by Site Specific Zoning By-Law 17-2014 for Part of the Lands Described as Part of the East Half of Lots 1, 2 and 3 Concession 2, Township of Amaranth; 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: Leave be given to introduce a by-law to confirm the Regular Meeting of Council of the Township of Amaranth for May 1, 2024; and that it be given the necessary readings and be passed and numbered as the next sequential number.
Moved by B. Metzger, seconded by G. Little
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council do now adjourn to meet again for the Regular Meeting of Council on Wednesday May 15, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. or at the call of the Mayor.
Moved by S. Graham, seconded by A. Stirk
Carried

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