Council Meeting

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

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council do hereby adopt the minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held on April 2, 2025 as circulated.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Whereas the Township of Amaranth 2023 Strategic Plan included a vision statement "To grow a strong, vibrant rural and agricultural community" and a goal to "Protect our agricultural land and promote the farming economy" And Whereas the Standing Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry published a report in 2024 titled "Critical Ground: Why Soil is Essential to Canada's Economic, Environmental, Human and Social Health" that contained twenty five (25) recommendations in total for the federal government, two of which also provided recommended actions for provincial and territorial governments. And Whereas, Recommendation 7 of Critical Ground stated that "The Government of Canada encourage provinces, territories, and municipalities to develop measures—as a form of land use planning—that best preserve and protect agricultural land in their jurisdictions." Therefore Be It Resolved That the Township of Amaranth fully support all of the Recommendations included within Critical Ground and will consider how to implement the Recommendations contained within Critical Ground when completing a review of the Township of Amaranth Official Plan. And further that the Township of Amaranth urge the Government of Canada and the Province of Ontario to implement all the recommendations contained within Critical Ground and commit to recognizing a sense of urgency and act accordingly in order to protect and conserve soil as per Recommendation 25. And further that this motion

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: In accordance with by-law 2025-01 being the Procedural By-Law, Council hereby suspends section 55 Reconsideration of a Matter in order to discuss the Building Transition Agreement with the County of Dufferin

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council direct Staff to execute the Transition of Building Services Agreement with Dufferin County as presented April 16, 2025.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council direct staff to enter into a financial agreement with Brandt Tractor Ltd for the purchase of a 2025 John Deere GP772 grader with attachments for a term of 60 months 5.29% interest. For (3) C. Gerrits, G. Little, and A. Stirk Nay (1) S. Graham Absent (1) B. Metzger

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Whereas Mike Botelho, a Council-appointed representative to the South West Dufferin Police Services Board, would like to be registered to attend the 2025 Ontario Association of Police Services Boards (OAPSB) Spring Conference and Annual General Meeting, scheduled to be held in London, Ontario from June 3 to 5, 2025; And Whereas participation in the OAPSB Conference is recognized as a valuable opportunity for education, professional development and effective governance in support of Police Services Board responsibilities; And Whereas the associated costs for lodging and registration will be personally incurred by Mr. Botelho in order to attend the conference; And Whereas these expenses are not included in the approved 2025 municipal operating budget; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That Council of the Township of Amaranth hereby authorizes reimbursement to Mike Botelho for eligible lodging and registration expenses related to his attendance at the 2025 OAPSB Spring Conference and AGM, upon submission of original itemized receipts to the Township Treasurer to a maximum of $2,000.00; And Further That the reimbursement shall be drawn from a suitable funding source as identified by the Treasurer, outside of the approved 2025 budget. For (4) C. Gerrits, G. Little, S. Graham, and A. Stirk Absent (1) B. Metzger

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Township of Amaranth does hereby proclaim May 2025 as MS Awareness Month in the Township of Amaranth and encourages residents to work together to support volunteers and enhance the quality of lives for people affected by multiple sclerosis in our communities.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Township of Amaranth proclaims April 2025 as Sikh Heritage Month

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 16, 2025; 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, May 7, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. or at the call of the Mayor.