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 (9 motions)
9 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 A. Stirk, seconded by G. Little
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council do hereby adopt the minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held on July 24, 2024 as circulated.
Moved by S. Graham, seconded by A. Stirk
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council consider weighing the costs, benefits, pros and cons of municipal restructuring, including but not limited to political and boundary amalgamation, efficiencies, shared-services AND Further Resolved That Council explore such conversations internally with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing and with neighbouring municipalities And Further Resolved That Council direct the Mayor, Deputy Mayor and CAO/Clerk to have exploratory conversations on this matter with the Township of East Garafraxa and report back. For (4) C. Gerrits, G. Little, B. Metzger, and A. Stirk Nay (1) S. Graham
Moved by G. Little, seconded by A. Stirk
Carried
In favour (4): Councillor C. Gerrits, Councillor G. Little, Councillor B. Metzger, Councillor A. Stirk · Opposed (1): Councillor S. Graham
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Township elects to proceed with the Design Build for Structure 21 and Structure 36, and that the project be awarded to Roubos Farm Services in the amount of $1,503,382.30 plus HST. Township of Amaranth is requesting a 10% contingency ($150,000.00) to address potential design changes based on the results of the geotechnical investigation, GRCA review and comments, and ensuring that the Township receives a design /structure that meets their current and future needs. For (4) C. Gerrits, G. Little, S. Graham, and B. Metzger Nay (1) A. Stirk
Moved by G. Little, seconded by S. Graham
Carried
In favour (4): Councillor C. Gerrits, Councillor G. Little, Councillor S. Graham, Councillor B. Metzger · Opposed (1): Councillor A. Stirk
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council authorize R.J. Burnside to complete the hydraulics on Bridge 21 and 36 in the amount of $15,000.00.
Moved by B. Metzger, seconded by A. Stirk
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council accept the Community Risk Assessment plan as prepared by Centred Performance and instruct staff to make the plan available to the respective fire departments for inclusion to their Fire Master Plans where applicable.
Moved by A. Stirk, seconded by S. Graham
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Leave be given to introduce a by-law to authorize the execution of a by-law for the imposition of Development Charges; and that it be given the necessary readings and be passed and numbered as the next sequential number.
Moved by G. Little, seconded by A. Stirk
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 7, 2024; and that it be given the necessary readings and be passed and numbered as the next sequential number.
Moved by A. Stirk, seconded by G. Little
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council do now adjourn to meet again for the Regular Meeting of Council on Wednesday September 4, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. or at the call of the Mayor.