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 (16 motions)
16 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 S. Graham
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council do hereby adopt the minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held on May 1, 2024 and the Special Meeting of Council held on May 8, 2024 as circulated.
Moved by G. Little, seconded by A. Stirk
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council now hold a Public Meeting under the Planning Act regarding the following: B05-2024 - Madronich
Moved by A. Stirk, 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 B. Metzger, seconded by G. Little
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Whereas the Ontario Auditor General's annual report on public health from December 2023 indicates that Public Health Ontario is proposing the phasing-out of free provincial water testing services for private drinking water; and Whereas free private drinking water testing services has played a pivotal role in safeguarding public health, particularly in rural communities, including the entire Township of Amaranth, that rely predominantly on private drinking water; and Whereas the removal of free private drinking water testing could lead to a reduction in testing, potentially increasing the risk of waterborne diseases in these vulnerable populations; and Whereas the tragic events in Walkerton, Ontario underscored the critical importance of safe drinking water. Now Therefore Be It Resolved that The Township of Amaranth hereby requests that the Province reconsider and ultimately decide against the proposed phasing-out of free private drinking water testing services. Further Be It Resolved that this resolution be sent to all Ontario municipalities, Minister of Environment Conservation and Parks, Minister of Health, Wellington Dufferin Guelph Public Health Unit, and MPP Sylvia Jones.
Moved by G. Little, seconded by A. Stirk
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council accept Report to Council 2024-042 as information and provide any direction accordingly. Furthermore, that Council declare the 2003 John Deere 5220 tractor and 6 ft mower as surplus and authorize staff to liquidate these items, using the gains for future equipment purchases.
Moved by G. Little, seconded by A. Stirk
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council request the following changes to RFP05-2025 Work Scope #1 abutments replacement or rehabilitation, #5 remove prefabricated, #6 remove entirely, #14 use rehabilitation or replacement, #17 add if required to the end Specifications Move #6, #7 and #8 to a reference under Work Scope and; That the RFP be released once the changes have been made.
Moved by G. Little, seconded by B. Metzger
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council does not support a Shelburne by-pass truck route through the Township of Amaranth shown as option #1 on the County of Dufferin Transportation Master Plan For (5) G. Little, A. Stirk, B. Metzger, S. Graham, and C. Gerrits
Moved by G. Little, seconded by A. Stirk
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The 2025 budget use the presented format for budget discussions.
Moved by A. Stirk, seconded by G. Little
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Township of Amaranth proclaims June 27, 2024 as Multicultural Day to promote diversity, inclusion, equality and equity in our community.
Moved by G. Little, seconded by A. Stirk
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council direct staff to give notice to the County of Dufferin that the Township of Amaranth will be internalizing the Health and Safety program and are no longer in need of the upper tier staff support, effective June 30, 2024.
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: Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board – County Road 11 property resolution; OPA 4 County mapping Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose – update on Amarlinc project
Moved by G. Little, seconded by A. Stirk
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council do now rise and report from Closed Meeting.
Moved by A. Stirk, seconded by G. Little
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 May 15, 2024; and that it be given the necessary readings and be passed and numbered as the next sequential number.
Moved by S. Graham, seconded by G. Little
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council do now adjourn to meet again for the Regular Meeting of Council on Wednesday June 12, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. or at the call of the Mayor.
Moved by B. Metzger, seconded by A. Stirk
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council does not support a Shelburne by-pass truck route through the Township of Amaranth shown as option #1 on the County of Dufferin Transportation Master Plan For (5): C. Gerrits, G. Little, S. Graham, B. Metzger, and A. Stirk