The Amaranth Record

Council Meeting

July 5, 2023

Who was there

Present (5): Chris Gerrits, Susan Graham, Gail Little, Brad Metzger, Andrew Stirk

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 amended.
Moved by G. Little, seconded by B. Metzger
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council do hereby adopt the minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held on June 21, 2023 as circulated.
Moved by A. Stirk, seconded by S. Graham
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council now hold a Public Meeting under the Planning Act regarding the following: Z04-2023 473141 County Road 11 (Concession 2, West Part of Lot 3)
Moved by A. Stirk, seconded by B. Metzger
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: Report to Council 2023-058 be received as information; and Whereas Council is committed to ensuring the safety of its residents and reducing traffic-related incidents; and Whereas Council has not allocated sufficient funds in the budget for the acquisition of the Black Cat System in the 2023 Budget; Therefore Be It Resolved That Council approves and authorizes staff to proceed with the procurement of the Black Cat System at a cost of $5,085.06, which amount is outside of the approved budget.
Moved by A. Stirk, seconded by S. Graham
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Report to Council 2023-059 regarding Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) 2023 Update be received; and That an additional 1.25% cost of living adjustment be applied to all applicable salaries retroactive to January 1, 2023
Moved by A. Stirk, seconded by G. Little
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Leave be given to introduce a by-law to authorize the borrowing upon amortizing debentures in the principal amount of $750,000.00 towards the cost of the Bridge 2 Reconstruction; and that it be given the necessary readings and be passed and numbered as By-Law 40-2023.
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 July 5, 2023; and that it be given the necessary readings and be passed and numbered as the next sequential number.
Moved by A. Stirk, seconded by S. Graham
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council do now adjourn to meet again for the Regular Meeting of Council on Wednesday July 19, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. or at the call of the Mayor.
Moved by G. Little, seconded by B. Metzger
Carried

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