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 amended.
Moved by G. Little, seconded by B. Metzger
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Council of the Township of Amarnath is opposed to the designation of Strong Mayor Powers to any Mayor within the Province of Ontario. For (5) C. Gerrits, G. Little, S. Graham, B. Metzger, and V. Paan
Moved by G. Little, seconded by B. Metzger
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council appoint Councillor Graham as an alternate member on County Council to act in place of Mayor Gerrits when the Mayor is unable to attend a County Council meeting for any reason.
Moved by S. Graham, seconded by V. Paan
Carried
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 - Closed Report to Council concerning staffing Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose – Court Order 395681 County Road 12 Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board – wrongful dismissal
Moved by S. Graham, seconded by V. Paan
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council do now rise and report from Closed Meeting.
Moved by V. Paan, seconded by S. Graham
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council support hiring a co-op finance student at step 1 grade 1 from September to December 2025.
Moved by G. Little, seconded by B. Metzger
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Leave be given to introduce a by-law to provide for the regulation, restriction, keeping and licensing of dogs and kennels and the prohibition of cruelty to domestic animals; and that it be given the necessary readings and be passed and numbered as the next sequential number.
Moved by S. Graham, seconded by V. Paan
Deferred
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Leave be given to introduce a by-law to Authorize The Execution Of A Site Alteration Agreement Between The Corporation Of The Township Of Amaranth and Ritchie Bros. Properties Ltd.; 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: Leave be given to introduce a by-law to amend the by-law for maintaining land in a clean, clear and tidy manner; and that it be given the necessary readings and be passed and numbered as the next sequential number.
Moved by S. Graham, seconded by V. Paan
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 August 6, 2025; 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, September 3, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. or at the call of the Mayor.