Council Meeting

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council do hereby approve the agenda as circulated.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council do hereby adopt the minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held on December 7, 2022 as circulated.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council of the Township of Amaranth are in support of the Independent Electricity System Operator’s (IESO) program to build Battery Storage projects to maintain the reliability of the provincial electricity supply, the Township of Amaranth will issue a Municipal Support Resolution (MSR) to Enfinite for its Battery Storage project located north of the Orangeville Transformer Station. MSR will be issued in the manner requested by the IESO. Council’s continued support will be contingent on Enfinite completing the Environmental, Permitting and Approval, and Zoning processes in a manner that satisfies the IESO, Province, County, Township of Amaranth, and the Community.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council do hereby support the Credit Valley Conservation Authority 2023 Municipal Levy in the amount of $27,792,520.00; Amaranth’s total share being $1,518.00.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council now hold a Public Meeting under the Planning Act regarding the following: B01-2023 – 193457 Amaranth-East Luther Townline (Concession 10 West Part Lot 8) B02-2023 - Part of 513058 2nd Line (Con 2, E Part Lot 1, RP 7R1146 Part 12) and Part of 513090 2nd Line (Con 2, E Part Lot 2 & 3, RP 7R1146 Pt 5 to 10)

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council do now adjourn the Public Meeting held under the Planning Act and resume regular business.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council authorize McPherson Andrews to proceed with finishing the Bridge 2 construction in the approximate upper limit of $920,000.00; And Further Resolved That the completion of Bridge 2 is not compromised of any further modifications from the contractor to the satisfaction of the Township Engineer, R.J. Burnside; And Further Resolved That the Township to be provided with regular reports surrounding the costing change orders for Council review.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council receive the letter dated January 3, 2023 regarding Section 34 amendments to the South Georgian Bay Lake Simcoe and Grand River Source Protection Plans; That Council hereby supports the proposed updates to the South Georgian Bay Lake Simcoe and Grand River Source Protection Plans outlined in the consultation notice dated November 10 2022; and And Further That staff be directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the Grand River Source Protection Authority and the Nottawasaga Valley Source Protection Authority.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Report to Council 2023-004 be received, and; THAT Council adopt the Terms of Reference for the Amaranth Police Services Board.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council of the Township of Amaranth request from the County of Dufferin that the speed limit on County Road 11 between County Road 109 and 5 Sideroad be lowered as a public safety measure; And Further That County Road 11 be extended to a no passing zone from County Road 109 north to 5 Sideroad.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council support a flag raising ceremony in February 2023 for Black History Month to be recognized from February 1 st to February 28 th 2023.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council do hereby approve the request of the Grand Valley Santa Claus Parade Committee for a $200.00 donation toward the 2023 Santa Claus Parade.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council do hereby approve the request of the Upper Grand Trailway Association for a donation of $1,700.00.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council support a proclamation for January 2023 for National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council do hereby accept the 2023 Health and Safety Policy Statement as presented.

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 Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council do now rise and report from Closed Meeting.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council approve the proposed settlement for OLT-22-004459 for Lundy Potato Farms Ltd. regarding 295546 8th Line; And Further That the Mayor and CAO/Clerk are authorized to sign the proposed settlement.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Leave be given to introduce a by-law to provide for the levy and collection of rates or levies required for the Township of Amaranth for the interim levy for the year 2023 and to provide for the mailing of notices demanding payment of taxes for the interim levy; and that it be given the necessary readings and be passed and numbered as the next sequential number.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Leave be given to introduce a by-law to authorize the borrowing from time to time to meet current expenditures during the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023 for the Township of Amaranth; and that it be given the necessary readings and be passed and numbered as the next sequential number.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Leave be given to introduce a by-law to adopt the 2023 salary grid for the Township of Amaranth employees and council members; and that it be given the necessary readings and be passed and numbered as the next sequential number.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Leave be given to introduce a by-law to amend site plan control areas in the Township of Amaranth; and that it be given the necessary readings and be passed and numbered as the next sequential number.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Leave be given to introduce a by-law to authorize the execution of an agreement between the Grand Valley 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.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Leave be given to introduce a by-law to provide for maintenance and repair to the Looby Drainage Works and for the borrowing on the credit of the municipality the amount required for such work; and that it be given the necessary readings and be passed and numbered as the next sequential number.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Leave be given to introduce a by-law to lift the holding provision from Township Zoning By-Law 2-2009 as amended for Part of Lots 1 & 2 Concession 8 Township of Amaranth; and that it be given the necessary readings and be passed and numbered as the next sequential number.

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 January 11, 2023; 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 February 1, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. or at the call of the Mayor.