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 (19 motions)
19 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 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 April 16, 2025 as circulated.
Moved by G. Little, seconded by B. Metzger
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council receive the final report on the Land Evaluation and Area Review as prepared by MHBC Planning Ltd.
Moved by A. Stirk, seconded by B. Metzger
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council now hold a Public Meeting under the Planning Act regarding the following: Z03-2025 - Wilson 473325 County Road 11 Z05-2025 - Welk Concession 8 East Part Lot 20 no municipal address assigned
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 S. Graham, seconded by A. Stirk
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council receives Report – BetterHomes Dufferin project, And Further That Council agrees to participate in this project and directs staff to prepare and present the Local Improvements Authorization By-law for Passing, And Further That Council requests the County to cover the administration costs of all lower tier municipalities, And Further That this resolution be sent to Dufferin County and all lower tier municipalities in Dufferin County.
Moved by G. Little, seconded by B. Metzger
Carried
BE IT REOLVED THAT: Council do hereby approve a donation of $250.00 for a Bronze sponsorship to the Orangeville Optimist Club for the Annual Christmas in the Park event.
Moved by A. Stirk, 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 reason(s): Labour relations or employee negotiations - Staffing matters
Moved by A. Stirk, seconded by S. Graham
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council do now rise and report from Closed Meeting.
Moved by G. Little, seconded by B. Metzger
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Leave be given to introduce a by-law to provide for the levying of the costs resulting from the maintenance and repair of the Connor Drainage Works; and that it be given the necessary readings and be passed and numbered as the next sequential number.
Moved by S. Graham, seconded by A. Stirk
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Leave be given to introduce a by-law to provide for the levying of the costs resulting from the maintenance and repair of the Hendry Drainage Works – “A” Drain (Open); and that it be given the necessary readings and be passed and numbered as the next sequential number.
Moved by B. Metzger, seconded by G. Little
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Leave be given to introduce a by-law to provide for the levying of the costs resulting from the maintenance and repair of the Pearce Drainage Works – “A” Drain; 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: Leave be given to introduce a by-law to provide for the levying of the costs resulting from the maintenance and repair of the Potter Drainage Works, C Drain Tile; and that it be given the necessary readings and be passed and numbered as the next sequential number.
Moved by G. Little, seconded by B. Metzger
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Leave be given to introduce a by-law to provide for the levying of the costs resulting from the maintenance and repair of the Menary Drainage Works, B Drain (Closed Portion); 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: Leave be given to introduce a by-law to provide for the levying of the costs resulting from the maintenance and repair of the Tijssen Drainage Works (Closed Drain); and that it be given the necessary readings and be passed and numbered as the next sequential number.
Moved by B. Metzger, seconded by G. Little
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Leave be given to introduce a by-law to authorize the undertaking of energy efficiency and climate resilience works on private residential property as local improvements under the BetterHomes Dufferin Program; and that it be given the necessary readings and be passed and numbered as the next sequential number.
Moved by S. Graham, seconded by A. Stirk
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Leave be given to introduce a by-law to Authorize The Execution Of An Agreement Between The Shelburne Public Library Board And The Corporation Of The Township Of Amaranth; and that it be given the necessary readings and be passed and numbered as the next sequential number. For (4) C. Gerrits, G. Little, B. Metzger, and A. Stirk Nay (1) S. Graham
Moved by B. Metzger, seconded by G. Little
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: Leave be given to introduce a by-law to confirm the Regular Meeting of Council of the Township of Amaranth for May 7, 2025; 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, May 21, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. or at the call of the Mayor.