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)
15 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 V. Paan, seconded by S. Graham
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council do hereby adopt the minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held on April 1, 2026 as circulated.
Moved by G. Little, seconded by B. Metzger
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Township of Amaranth proclaims April 2 as Autism Awareness Day on an annual basis.
Moved by V. Paan, seconded by S. Graham
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Court of Revision for the Menary Drainage Works C & D Drain Improvement, 2026 does hereby convene at 10:36 a.m. and Chris Gerrits be appointed Chair.
Moved by G. Little, seconded by V. Paan
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Court of Revision does now adjourn at 10:38 a.m. and Council resumes regular business.
Moved by S. Graham, seconded by V. Paan
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council instruct staff to complete the final accounting for file Z03-2024.
Moved by G. Little, seconded by B. Metzger
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council endorse the use of synthetic (artificial) turf surfacing for the Township’s accessible playground installations, as outlined in Report to Council 2026‑026; AND THAT staff be directed to proceed with the synthetic turf option as the preferred surface solution, subject to funding and final design considerations; AND FURTHER THAT staff be authorized to invite vendors who have submitted quotations for synthetic turf surfacing to attend a future Council meeting, should Council wish to receive additional technical information prior to implementation.
Moved by G. Little, seconded by B. Metzger
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council approve a budget of up to $2,000 for the hosting of the GenWell community engagement event, to cover venue-related costs, catering, and associated expenses, to be funded from the 2026 Operating Budget.
Moved by V. Paan, seconded by S. Graham
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council for the Township of Amaranth nominates Nicole Martin, CAO/Clerk for the position of Director on Rural Caucus on the AMO Board of Directors for the 2026-2028 term.
Moved by G. Little, seconded by B. Metzger
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: Third Party information supplied in confidence to the municipality – Zoning By-Law review pricing Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees - Staffing
Moved by S. Graham, seconded by V. Paan
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council do now rise and report from Closed Meeting.
Moved by B. Metzger, seconded by G. Little
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Leave be given to introduce a by-law to Authorize The Execution Of An Agreement Between The Shelburne Public Library Board And The Corporation Of The Township Of Amaranth; 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 provide for the levy and collection of taxes required for the Township of Amaranth for the year 2026; 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 confirm the Regular Meeting of Council of the Township of Amaranth for April 15, 2026; 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: Council do now adjourn to meet again for the Regular Meeting of Council on May 6, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. or at the call of the Mayor.