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 (15 motions)
13 carried, 2 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 G. Little, seconded by B. Metzger
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council do hereby adopt the minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held on March 4, 2026 and March 18, 2026 as circulated.
Moved by V. Paan, seconded by S. Graham
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council now hold a Public Meeting under the Planning Act regarding the following: Z03-2026 - 24 Country Meadows Drive
Moved by B. Metzger, seconded by G. Little
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council do now adjourn the Public Meeting held under the Planning Act and resume regular business.
Moved by S. Graham, seconded by V. Paan
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council approve the connection of approximately 25.3 hectares (62.5 acres) of tile drainage from Roll No. 22-08-000-002-06300-0000 (Pt. E1/2 Lot 5, Concession 6) to the No. 3 Drainage Works, subject to conditions as outlined by the Drainage Superintendent.
Moved by G. Little, seconded by B. Metzger
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council adopt the 2026 Operating Budget, the Water Budget and Building Department Budget with an additional $224,000.00 going to reserves and direct the Treasurer to prepare and present the appropriate By-law at the April 15, 2026, regular meeting of Council. For (2) B. Metzger, and V. Paan Nay (3) C. Gerrits, G. Little, and S. Graham
Moved by B. Metzger, seconded by V. Paan
Defeated
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council adopt the 2026 Operating Budget, the Water Budget and Building Department Budget with an additional $112,000.00 going to reserves and direct the Treasurer to prepare and present the appropriate By-law at the April 15, 2026, regular meeting of Council. For (2) G. Little, and S. Graham Nay (3) C. Gerrits, B. Metzger, and V. Paan
Moved by S. Graham, seconded by G. Little
Defeated
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council adopt the 2026 Operating Budget, the Water Budget and Building Department Budget with an additional $168,000.00 going to reserves and direct the Treasurer to prepare and present the appropriate By-law at the April 15, 2026, regular meeting of Council. For (4) C. Gerrits, G. Little, B. Metzger, and V. Paan Nay (1) S. Graham
Moved by V. Paan, seconded by B. Metzger
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: This Report to Council regarding Development Charges Summary for 2024 and 2025 be received as information.
Moved by V. Paan, seconded by S. Graham
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: This compliance report for the expenses excluded from the 2025 budget, with the additional reserve amount, entitled Ontario Regulation 284/09 – 2026 Budget, be approved as a requirement of Ontario Regulation 284/09 passed under the Municipal Act, 2001.
Moved by B. Metzger, seconded by G. Little
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council support the Wellington Dufferin Guelph Public Health with the application of larvicide to control the West Nile virus within the Township of Amaranth.
Moved by V. Paan, seconded by S. Graham
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council do hereby approve a donation of $250.00 for a Bronze sponsorship to the Orangeville Optimist Club for the Annual Christmas in the Park event.
Moved by G. Little, seconded by B. Metzger
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Township of Amaranth proclaims April 2026 as Sikh Heritage Month.
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 April 1, 2026; 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 April 15, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. or at the call of the Mayor.