Council Meeting

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

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council receive the Credit Valley Conservation Authority 2027 Budget as information and support the 2027 Municipal Levy in the amount of $32,559,604.00, Amaranth's total share being $2,060.00.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Consent Application B01-2026 for lands legally known as Part of Lot 6, Concession 4, Part 2 on 7R-1749, municipally known as 245097 5 Sideroad Amaranth. BE: APPROVED ( XX ) DENIED ( )

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council defer the adoption of the Official Plan review to allow MHBC to edit the draft Official Plan to remove surplus farm dwelling severances and to provide clarification on feedback received on SPA 1.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Report to Council 2026-052, entitled Municipal Drain No. 50 be received, and; That the Drainage Superintendent be instructed to undertake the maintenance work on Municipal Drain No. 50, as outlined.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council support the Township of East Garafraxa’s Mayor Guy Gardhouse as the Grand River Conservation Authority joint representative for the Townships of East Garafraxa, Amaranth, Southgate, Melancthon, and the Town of Grand Valley, for the term of Council being 2026-2030, or until such appointment is superseded by legislation or regulation; and That if all municipalities concur, Mayor Gardhouse’s name shall be forwarded to Grand River Conservation Authority before November 13, 2026.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council receive this report regarding the 2026-2030 Joint Compliance Audit Committee; and That Council approve a by-law to establish the Joint Compliance Audit Committee for the Township of Amaranth and approve the 2026-2030 Terms of Reference; and That Council delegate authority to the CAO/Clerk to approve Committee members based on the recommendations of the selection committee.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Whereas oral health is an essential component of overall health and well-being, and access to preventive dental care and oral health education contributes to healthier individuals, families, and communities; And Whereas National Dental Care Day is a Canadian public awareness initiative dedicated to promoting oral health education, preventive care, and equitable access to oral healthcare services, particularly for underserved and vulnerable populations; And Whereas this initiative recognizes the valuable contributions of dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants, educators, volunteers, and community organizations that work to improve oral healthcare outcomes and support healthier communities; And Whereas increasing awareness about preventive dental care, oral hygiene, and early intervention can help improve long-term health outcomes, reduce barriers to care, and strengthen public health and community wellness initiatives; Now Therefore, I, Mayor Chris Gerrits, on behalf of Township of Amaranth Council, do hereby proclaim October 10, 2026 as “National Dental Care Day” in the Township of Amaranth and encourage residents to recognize the importance of oral health and support initiatives that promote accessible dental care, preventive education, and community wellness.

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: Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees – Staffing

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

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Leave be given to introduce a by-law establish the 2026-2030 Joint Compliance Audit Committee; 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 Zoning By-law 02-2009, as amended, to rezone the land legally described as Part Lot 6 Concession 4 Part 2 on 7R-1749 and municipally known as 245097 5 Sideroad, from Agricultural (A) Zone and Environmental Protection (EP) to Agricultural Exception One Hundred and Six (A-106) Zone and Agricultural Exception One Hundred and Seven (A-107); 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 Zoning By-law 02-2009, as amended, to rezone the lands municipally known as 345385 15 Sideroad and legally described as Part Lot 16, Concession 2, Part 1 on Registered Plan 7R-5738 in the Township of Amaranth, County of Dufferin, from Agricultural (A) to a Temporary Agricultural One Hundred and Eight (A-108); 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 Zoning By-law 02-2009, as amended, to rezone the lands municipally known as 373226 6th Line and legally described as Part of Lot 4, Concession 6 E, Part 2 on 7R‑5047 in the Township of Amaranth, County of Dufferin, from Agricultural (A) to Agricultural One Hundred and Nine (A-109); 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 September 16, 2026; 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 October 7, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. or at the call of the Mayor.