Amaranth public meetings in 2023

Council Meeting

The meeting includes discussions on infrastructure reports and new service applications. Council will review the 2023 bridge inspection report and an application for electric vehicle chargers. A public meeting is also scheduled regarding a consent application on 6th Line.

• Contract award to MHBC for a planning study costing $70,365.63
• Authorization for ChargerCrew Canada to apply for two Level 3 EV chargers
• Adoption of the 2023 Bridge Inspection OSIM Report
• Public meeting for a consent application at 373376 6th Line
• Site alteration application for 136,450 cubic meters of fill at County Road 11

Special Meeting of Council

The Township of Amaranth Council will meet to conduct a closed session. The purpose of this session is for member education or training regarding the review of multi-municipal agreements.

• Closed meeting for education/training regarding review of multi-municipal agreements

Police Services Board

The Police Services Board will receive an update on the Black Cat system, including software licensing and operational timelines. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding speeding concerns and illegal ATV use in the Waldemar area.

• Update on Amaranth Black Cat system operation and timeline
• Discussion of $500,000 funding contract coverage
• Review of Third Quarter 2023 Detachment Commander's Report
• Discussion regarding speeding and police presence in Waldemar
• Inquiry into costs for OPP speed enforcement blitzes

Council Meeting - Meeting Cancelled

The Township of Amaranth Council meeting scheduled for December 6, 2023, has been cancelled. The meeting was rescheduled for Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at 9:00 a.m.

• Meeting cancellation and rescheduling to December 13, 2023

Special Meeting of Council

The Council is reviewing a presentation regarding the Ironwood Energy Storage Project, a proposed 200 MW battery energy storage facility. A proposed resolution would provide formal support to help the proponent receive ranking points in the IESO LT1 RFP process. This support is intended solely for the RFP process and does not constitute other project approvals.

• Support for Ironwood Energy Storage Project (200 MW capacity)
• Resolution regarding IESO LT1 RFP Rated Criteria points

Council Meeting

The Council will review a zoning amendment for a secondary dwelling at 283161 County Road 10. They are also considering the final approval of a subdivision plan by Cachet Summerhill Homes (Amaranth) Inc. and various drainage work repairs.

• Zoning By-Law Amendment (Z05-2023) for 283161 County Road 10 to permit a secondary dwelling
• Final approval of Cachet Summerhill Homes (Amaranth) Inc. Plan of Subdivision (22-T-96001)
• Repairs to Hendry Drainage Works – A Drain
• Repairs to Menary Drainage Works – B Drain
• 6% cost of living adjustment for applicable wages effective January 1, 2024

Council Meeting

Council will hold a public meeting regarding the Stratus Group Inc Rogers Telecommunication Tower. The agenda also includes notices for a secondary dwelling application and an open house for a battery storage facility.

• Public consultation: Stratus Group Inc - Rogers Telecommunication Tower
• Secondary dwelling application at 283161 County Road 10
• Open house notice for RES Group battery storage facility
• Resident email regarding speeding in Waldemar
• 2024 municipal allocation for Shelburne Library

Council Meeting

The Council will consider adopting the 2023 Strategic Plan and a payment of $61,852.59 to Danosh Construction Inc for remediation. The agenda also includes updates on the Enfinite project and a notice regarding a Rogers cell tower.

• Payment of $61,852.59 plus taxes to Danosh Construction Inc for remediation
• Adoption of the 2023 Strategic Plan
• Notice of public meeting regarding a Rogers Cell Tower
• Review of the Shelburne and District Fire board 2024 Capital Budget
• Endorsement for Orangeville to retain a consultant for a water budget study

Council Meeting

The Township of Amaranth Council is reviewing several administrative matters including a proposed property standards by-law committee. The agenda includes reports on roads, various community board minutes, and upcoming policing contract renewals.

• Formation of a committee to draft a property standards by-law
• Roads Update report (2023-073)
• Review of the CDRC Board Agreement
• Proposed by-law for an OPP Amending Agreement regarding police services
• Proposed by-law for a Grand Valley Joint Fire Board Amending Agreement

Police Services Board

The board is reviewing the Detachment Commander's Second Quarter 2023 Report. Members also received an update on the Black Cat Unit, which was delivered to the OPP in August. The agenda includes information regarding a bike rodeo event and police record check revenue.

• Black Cat Unit delivery update
• Detachment Commander's Second Quarter 2023 Report
• 2023 Bike Rodeo Event information
• OPP Police Record Check Revenue letter

The Police Services Board approved its agenda and adopted the June 13 minutes. It then ratified all actions taken at the September 12 meeting. The Board set the next joint PSB meeting for November 17, 2023 and scheduled its own next meeting for December 12, 2023.

• Approved agenda (Resolution #1) – CARRIED
• Adopted June 13 minutes (Resolution #2) – CARRIED
• Ratified all board actions from the meeting (Resolution #3) – CARRIED
• Scheduled next joint PSB meeting for Nov 17, 2023 – noted
• Adjourned meeting until Dec 12, 2023 (Resolution #4) – CARRIED

Special Meeting of Council

This special meeting of the Amaranth Council includes a closed session for a strategic plan workshop. The purpose of this session is for the education and training of council members.

• Strategic Plan Workshop (closed session)

Council met for a special session primarily to conduct a Strategic Plan Workshop in a closed meeting. Following the workshop, Council provided instructions to Strategy Corp. on how to proceed with the plan.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Moved to a closed meeting for a Strategic Plan Workshop
• Provided instructions to Strategy Corp. regarding the Strategic Plan
• Approved a by-law to confirm the Special Meeting of September 6, 2023

Council Meeting

The Council is reviewing a financing proposal for the Grand Valley Arena rehabilitation project involving an Infrastructure Ontario loan. Other business includes road maintenance updates, community safety funding, and medical center agreements.

• Grand Valley Arena phases 2 and 3 financing proposal
• Waldemar curb and catch basin repair removal from 2023
• County of Dufferin Community Safety and Well-Being Plan $15,000 funding support
• Grand Valley Medical Dental Centre board agreement
• Donation of $250.00 to Orangeville Optimist Club for Bike Rodeo

Council agreed to pay its share of project costs for the Grand Valley and District Community Centre, with costs exceeding grants and original agreements to be funded via an Infrastructure Ontario loan. The council also removed curb and catch basin repairs from the 2023 schedule due to high tender costs.

• Approved financing for Grand Valley Community Centre rehabilitation (Carried)
• Removed Waldemar curb and catch basin repairs from 2023 schedule (Carried)
• Supported County of Dufferin allocating up to $15,000 for Community Safety and Well-Being Plan (Carried)
• Denied request to lift stop work order on Linda O’Connor's property
• Directed staff to report on calcium application best practices and tax allocation education
• Directed staff to draft a property standards by-law
• Adopted July 19, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Approved the meeting agenda (Carried)

Special Meeting of Council

The Amaranth Council will hold a special meeting to discuss a Site Plan Agreement for the OpTrust 6 lands. This discussion is scheduled for a closed meeting due to solicitor-client privilege.

• Closed meeting regarding Site Plan Agreement for OpTrust 6 lands

Council decided to provide notice that the holding provision on OpTrust 6 lands be reviewed on September 6, 2023. Council also encouraged staff, legal, and engineering to work toward executing the Site Plan Agreement for those lands.

• Approved agenda as circulated
• Moved to closed meeting for solicitor-client privilege regarding OpTrust 6 lands
• Supported providing notice to review holding provision on OpTrust 6 lands on September 6, 2023
• Encouraged staff, legal, and engineering to work toward execution of Site Plan Agreement for OpTrust 6 lands
• Approved introducing a by-law to confirm the August 28, 2023 special meeting

Council Meeting

The Township of Amaranth Council will review a water storage tender for Waldemar and consider several by-laws. The agenda also includes a report on the 2023 budget expense variance.

• Waldemar water storage tender award
• Zoning By-Law Amendment (Z04-2023)
• By-law to authorize Credit Valley Conservation MoU
• By-law to rezone 473141 County Road 11 from Agricultural to Agricultural Exception 98(H)
• 2023 Budget Expense Variance Report

Council approved a zoning by-law amendment to allow a battery energy storage facility at 473141 County Road 11. They also authorized a memorandum of understanding with the Credit Valley Conservation Authority and approved the awarding of the Waldemar water storage tender.

• Approved rezoning of 473141 County Road 11 from Agricultural (A) to Agricultural Exception 98(H) for a battery energy storage facility
• Approved awarding the Waldemar water storage tender to the successful bidder, subject to security from the Cachet developer
• Authorized the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Credit Valley Conservation Authority
• Adopted meeting minutes from July 5 and July 14, 2023
• Approved the meeting agenda as circulated

Special Meeting of Council

This special meeting of Council is held to consider one substantive item: approving a request for quotation (RFQ) for temporary support system installation on two bridges. The recommended motion is to accept McPherson Andrews' quote of $9,252.00 plus HST for the work. The rest of the agenda is procedural, covering agenda approval, disclosure of interests, a confirming by-law, and adjournment.

• Approve RFQ from McPherson Andrews for $9,252.00 (+HST) for temporary support system installation
• Work includes timber struts at an unidentified smaller structure and aluminum jacks at Structure No. 36
• Report to Council 2023-062 covers the 8th Line bridge work
• Confirming by-law to validate the special meeting's decisions

Council approved a request for quote from McPherson Andrews for structural work on township roads. The work involves installing timber struts and aluminum jacks. Roads will remain closed until the work is completed.

• Approved RFQ from McPherson Andrews for $9,252.00 (+HST) for structure repairs
• Approved the meeting agenda
• Approved by-law to confirm the Special Meeting of Council

Council Meeting

The Council will review a zoning by-law amendment for Enfinite at 473141 County Road 11. They are also considering the procurement of a Black Cat System for $5,085.06 and a $750,000 debenture for Bridge 2 reconstruction.

• Zoning By-Law Amendment (Z04-2023) for Enfinite at 473141 County Road 11
• Procurement of Black Cat System for $5,085.06
• Debenture By-Law to authorize $750,000.00 for Bridge 2 Reconstruction
• Cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) of 1.25% applied retroactively to January 1, 2023
• Roads Department update regarding flooding and repairs

Council conducted a public meeting regarding a zoning amendment for a battery energy storage facility at 473141 County Road 11. The meeting included presentations from the applicant and a neighboring resident who opposed the project. No final decision on the rezoning was recorded in the minutes.

• Approved the meeting agenda as amended (Resolution 1)
• Adopted the June 21, 2023 meeting minutes (Resolution 2)
• Directed staff to forward a solar light request for County Road 109 to Dufferin County and the Town of Grand Valley
• Held a public meeting regarding zoning application Z04-2023 for 473141 County Road 11 (Resolution 3)
• Adjourned the public meeting (Resolution 4)

Council Meeting

The Township of Amaranth Council is holding a special meeting. The agenda includes a closed session for the purpose of educating or training members via a Strategic Plan Workshop.

• Strategic Plan Workshop (Closed Meeting)

Council met for a special meeting primarily to conduct a Strategic Plan Workshop in a closed session. Following the workshop, staff were directed to promote a community survey for the Strategic Plan.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Moved to a closed meeting for a Strategic Plan Workshop
• Directed staff to promote the community survey for the Strategic Plan
• Approved a by-law to confirm the Special Meeting of July 5, 2023

Council Meeting

The Township of Amaranth Council will vote to authorize remaining upstream repairs to the Pearce Drainage Works – A Drain. The meeting includes a notice of a complete planning application for 473141 County Road 11 and a funding request for the Grand Valley and District Community Centre renovation. Council will also review the 2023 budget expense variance report and support the BetterHomes Dufferin program.

• Authorization for remaining upstream repairs to Pearce Drainage Works – A Drain (Report 2023-055)
• Notice of complete planning application Z04-2023 for 473141 County Road 11
• Funding request presentation for Grand Valley and District Community Centre Phases 2 and 3
• 2023 Budget Expense Variance Report (Report 2023-056)
• Support for BetterHomes Dufferin program via Federation of Canadian Municipalities Community Energy Financing Program

Council approved a policy to support planting native Canadian Maple and other native tree species in future site plan agreements. The board also authorized support for the County of Dufferin's BetterHomes program application to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities. Additionally, staff were directed to research economical bridge design alternatives.

• Approved policy supporting native Canadian Maple and native tree species for future site plan agreements
• Approved support for County of Dufferin's BetterHomes Dufferin Program application (Resolution #6)
• Directed staff to provide a summary of economical bridge design alternatives (Resolution #3)
• Approved request to install International Plowing Match (IPM) signs under Township welcome signs
• Instructed Drainage Superintendent to undertake remaining repairs to Pearce Drainage Works – A Drain
• Directed staff to send letters of support for Highway Traffic Act Amendments and Right to Repair
• Directed staff to write to OPP and MTO regarding aggressive driving on Highway 10
• Directed staff to provide a report on the OPP Black Cat traffic monitoring program

Police Services Board

The Police Services Board recommended that Amaranth Council authorize the purchase of Black Cat Radar equipment. The Board also reviewed the 2023 first quarter Detachment Commander's Report and discussed community safety initiatives.

• Recommended Amaranth Council authorize purchase of Black Cat Radar equipment (Carried)
• Approved agenda as circulated (Carried)
• Adopted minutes from March 21, 2023 meeting (Carried)

Council Meeting

The Township of Amaranth Council is reviewing a 2022 Road Needs Study and considering several zoning amendments for secondary dwelling units. Additionally, the council will review an asphalt tender and a report regarding a structure failure on 9th Line.

• Approval of 2022 Road Needs Study by R.J. Burnside & Associates
• Asphalt contract award to Cox Construction Limited for $685,514.69
• Zoning amendment Z02-2023 for secondary dwelling at 514024 2nd Line
• Zoning amendment Z03-2023 for secondary dwelling at 555272 Mono-Amaranth Townline
• Review of 9th Line structure failure (Structure #21)

Council approved a multi-project asphalt contract and the 2023 Centre Dufferin Recreation Complex budget. The council also voted to terminate its by-law enforcement contract with the Town of Mono and approved a road needs study. A structure failure on 9th Line led to a directive for engineering and a wider review of crossing structures.

• Awarded $685,514.69 asphalt contract for 5 projects to Cox Construction Limited
• Terminated by-law enforcement contract with Town of Mono effective September 5, 2023
• Approved 2023 Centre Dufferin Recreation Complex budget with Amaranth portion of $76,099.00
• Approved R.J. Burnside Road Needs Study and its integration into Asset Management studies
• Directed staff to engineer the 9th Line structure (Structure #21) and review all crossing structures
• Delegated Waldemar Storm Pond update to the Waldemar Parks Committee
• Adopted May 17, 2023 meeting minutes

Council Meeting

The Township of Amaranth Council is reviewing several zoning by-law amendments for secondary dwelling units. The meeting also includes discussions on road updates, fire department agreements, and the acceptance of a plow truck tender.

• Zoning Amendment Z02-2023: Secondary dwelling unit at 514024 2nd Line
• Zoning Amendment Z03-2023: Secondary dwelling unit at 555272 Mono-Amaranth Townline
• Plow Truck Tender: $414,500 for a 2024 Western Star cab & chassis from VIKING CIVES LTD
• MADD Message Yearbook advertisement: $299.00 plus applicable taxes

Council accepted a quote for a new Western Star plow truck and rejected joint financing for the Grand Valley Community Centre in favor of loan payments. The meeting also included public hearings for two zoning by-law amendments regarding secondary dwelling units.

• Approved $414,500 plus taxes for a 2024 Western Star plow truck from VIKING CIVES LTD
• Denied joint financing for Grand Valley Community Centre; approved loan payments via annual operating budget
• Directed staff to request Grand Valley Library Board appoint a public member from a participating municipality
• Approved introduction of by-law to establish and regulate the Grand Valley & District Fire Department
• Approved $299.00 plus taxes for an advertisement in the 2023 MADD Message Yearbook
• Directed staff to send letters of support to Town of Orangeville, Town of Lincoln, and Municipality of Tweed
• Held public meetings for zoning amendments Z02-2023 and Z03-2023 regarding secondary dwellings

Council Meeting

The Township of Amaranth Council is meeting to discuss planning applications, infrastructure updates, and budget approvals. Key items include a proposed joint RFP for a community risk assessment and a subdivision agreement for Hamount Investments.

• Proposed payment of $3,129.70 to Grand Valley & District Community Centre for invoice 1901
• Proposed joint RFP with Orangeville Fire Services for a community risk assessment
• Zoning application Z02-2023 for 2nd Line to permit a secondary dwelling unit and increase lot coverage to 12%
• Zoning application Z03-2023 for Mono-Amaranth Townline to permit a secondary dwelling unit above a detached garage
• Proposed subdivision agreement between the Township and Laurelpark Inc, Dunwin Developments Limited, Hamount Investments Ltd., and Valley Grove Investments Inc.

Council approved a resolution urging the province to require and fund stop-arm cameras on all school buses by the 2023-2024 school year, and to underwrite administrative costs for small and rural municipalities. Council also directed staff to draft a response letter to the province regarding the proposed provincial policy statement and Bill 97. A site alteration application for 5,600 loads of fill at 394084 County Road 12 was discussed but not approved; council directed the township engineer to review plans for a reasonable fill amount and drainage. Council requested the Centre Dufferin Recreation Complex board to revise its proposed budget to be balanced.

• Approved resolution urging province to require and fund school bus stop-arm cameras (carried)
• Directed staff to draft response letter to province on proposed policy statement and Bill 97
• Directed township engineer to review site alteration application for reasonable fill amount and drainage at 394084 County Road 12
• Requested CDRC board to revise proposed budget to be balanced (carried)
• Approved $3,129.70 payment to Grand Valley & District Community Centre outside budget (carried)
• Approved joint RFP for community risk assessment with Orangeville Fire Services (carried)
• Waived road occupancy fee for Parkinson Canada event on August 20, 2023, requiring insurance
• Authorized execution of subdivision agreement with Hamount Investments (carried)

Council Meeting

This is the regular April 19, 2023 meeting of Amaranth Township Council. Council will consider awarding two 2023 tenders (dust control and winter sand), approve the 2023 tax levy by-law, and receive the 2023 Asset Management Plan for core assets. They will also discuss updates on the Chapple site plan agreement, Amaranth Bridge 2 replacement, and the Official Plan, and consider a West Nile virus larvicide program approval.

• Award 2023 Dust Control Products Tender to Da-Lee Dust Control Ltd. for $218,165.50
• Award 2023 Screen, Haul, Mix and Stack Winter Sand Tender to Dalton Lowe for $66,071.10
• Approve 2023 Tax Levy and Collection By-law
• Approve 2023 Asset Management Plan for Core Assets from R.J. Burnside
• Approve WDGPH West Nile Virus Larvicide Program 2023

Council approved several public works contracts and the 2023 Asset Management Plan for Core Assets. The board also authorized the 2023 Tax Levy by-law and a memorandum of understanding with the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority.

• Awarded 2023 Dust Control Products Tender to Da-Lee Dust Control Ltd. for $218,165.50
• Awarded 2023 Screen, Haul, Mix and Stack Winter Sand Tender to Dalton Lowe for $66,071.10
• Approved 2023 Asset Management Plan for Core Assets provided by R.J. Burnside
• Approved WDGPH application of larvicide to control West Nile virus
• Approved introduction of 2023 Tax Levy by-law
• Approved introduction of by-law for Memorandum of Understanding with Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority
• Directed staff to send letters of support to City of Owen Sound and Township of Mulmur

Council Meeting

The Township of Amaranth Council will review the 2023 final draft budget and water budget. The agenda also includes the final approval of the Primrose Estates plan of subdivision and several community donations.

• Approval of 2023 Budget and 2023 Water Budget
• Final approval of Seven Development (Primrose Estates) Plan of Subdivision
• Allocation of $10,000 annually for Grand Valley Community Centre ice resurfacer replacement
• Transfer of $142,917 in 2022 operating surplus to general reserve account
• Proposed $500 donation to Headwaters Food and Farming Alliance

Council approved the 2023 Budget and Water Budget, including a $50,000 increase for Economic Development. The Primrose Estates Plan of Subdivision received final approval, and the 2022 operating surplus of $142,917 was transferred to the general reserve account.

• Approved 2023 Budget and 2023 Water Budget (Carried)
• Authorized transfer of $142,917 2022 Operating Surplus to general reserve (Carried)
• Granted final approval for Primrose Estates Plan of Subdivision (Carried)
• Supported proposed updates to the CTC Source Protection Plan (Carried)
• Directed Treasurer to register Notice of Vesting for Part Lots 1 & 2, Plan 9A (Carried)
• Denied $10,000 annual capital expenditure for ice resurfacer replacement (Defeated)
• Approved $500 sponsorship for Grand Valley Fall Fair and $500 for Headwaters Food and Farming Alliance (Carried)
• Opposed Enbridge Gas downloading utility locate costs to municipalities (Carried)

Police Services Board

The Amaranth Police Services Board is meeting to handle routine business: approving the agenda and prior minutes, receiving the Detachment Commander's fourth-quarter 2022 report, and discussing the board's terms of reference. No major decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Review of Detachment Commander's Fourth Quarter Report 2022
• Discussion of Police Services Board Terms of Reference (2023)
• Approval of minutes from December 13, 2022 meeting

The Board reviewed the 2022 Fourth Quarter Detachment Commander's Report and discussed vehicle thefts and OPP staffing. Members requested information and pricing on the Black Cat traffic monitoring program for a future meeting. No other substantive policy or budget decisions were made.

• Approved the agenda (Carried)
• Adopted the December 13, 2022 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Requested pricing and information on Black Cat traffic monitoring program for future meeting
• Ratified all actions taken during the meeting (Carried)

Council Meeting

The Township of Amaranth Council is meeting to discuss land use amendments, the creation of three new committees, and various funding requests. The body will also review animal control tender results and bridge replacement updates.

• Proposed rezoning of 294146 8th Line from Rural to Rural Exception (RU-29)
• Proposed $300.00 donation to the Dufferin County Multicultural Foundation
• Proposed $399.00 support for the National Wall of Remembrance
• Awarding of Animal Control tender to Cheryl Roberts
• Creation of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Community Advisory, Waldemar Park, and North Park committees

Council appointed members to three new community committees and awarded the animal control tender to Cheryl Roberts. The board also approved several donations to local foundations and foodbanks and advanced two by-laws regarding zoning and subdivision agreements.

• Approved $300 donation to Dufferin County Multicultural Foundation
• Appointed Mayor Gerrits to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Community Advisory Committee
• Appointed Councillor Graham to Waldemar Park Committee
• Appointed Mayor Gerrits and Deputy Mayor Little to North Park Committee
• Approved $399 for 1/8 page support of National Wall of Remembrance
• Approved $500 donations each to three foodbanks in Grand Valley, Orangeville, and Shelburne
• Awarded Animal Control request for proposals to Cheryl Roberts
• Approved rezoning of 294146 8th Line from Rural to Rural Exception (RU-29)

Council Meeting

The Township of Amaranth Council is discussing the 2023 draft budget and planning applications. The body is considering a zoning by-law amendment and two site alteration agreements.

• Rezoning of 193457 Amaranth East-Luther Townline from Agricultural to Agricultural Exception (A-95)
• Site Alteration Agreement with Christian Paradis
• Site Alteration Agreement with Susan McClintock-Teeter
• Review of the 2023 Draft Budget
• Proposed changes to the 2023 Soccer Program

Council approved a modified budget option that removes Bridge #15 construction and lowers by-law enforcement. The board also approved a zoning amendment for the McGowan property and site alteration agreements for Paradis and McClintock-Teeter.

• Directed Treasurer to present Final Draft 2023 Budget on April 5, 2023 (Carried)
• Approved rezoning of 193457 Amaranth East-Luther Townline from Agricultural to Agricultural Exception (A-95) (Carried)
• Approved Site Alteration Agreement with Christian Paradis for an outdoor slide (Carried)
• Approved Site Alteration Agreement with Susan McClintock-Teeter for swale filling (Carried)
• Approved proceeding with 2023 Soccer Program advertising and changes (Carried)
• Directed staff to provide an estimate on the cost to license a dog
• Directed public works to resolve drainage concerns for Melissa Lachhman
• Directed CAO/Clerk to report on creating a Committee of Adjustments and Planning Services

Council Meeting

Council will hold a public hearing on a zoning by-law amendment for a property at 193457 Amaranth-East Luther Townline. They will also consider a motion to request the Province remove the upper-tier planning function from Dufferin County, review the 2023 draft budget, and discuss a county-wide telecommunications system. Other items include an amending site plan agreement with Travel Transport and maintenance of the Menary Drainage Works.

• Public hearing on Z01-2023 Zoning By-law Amendment for 193457 Amaranth-East Luther Townline
• Motion to request Province remove upper-tier planning function from Dufferin County
• 2023 Draft Budget presented; motion to approve purchase of a new plow truck for ~$380,000
• Report on amending site plan agreement with Travel Transport
• Report on Menary Drainage Works maintenance and repair; by-law to levy costs

Council approved the purchase of a new plow truck and requested the Province remove upper-tier planning functions from Dufferin County. The board also accepted the 2022 Waldemar Heights Well Water supply reports and introduced a by-law for Menary Drainage Works costs.

• Approved purchase of new Plow Truck for approximately $380,000 (CARRIED)
• Requested Province of Ontario remove upper-tier planning function from Dufferin County (CARRIED)
• Accepted 2022 Waldemar Heights Well Water supply Summary and Annual Reports (CARRIED)
• Supported concept of a universal telecommunications system in Dufferin County (CARRIED)
• Approved introduction of by-law to levy costs for Menary Drainage Works maintenance and repair (CARRIED)
• Adopted minutes from February 1 and February 6, 2023 meetings (CARRIED)
• Approved agenda as circulated (CARRIED)

Special Meeting of Council

Council will meet to receive a Treasury Department presentation and discuss the 2023 Draft Operating Budget. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss staffing and strategic plan pricing.

• Discussion of 2023 Draft Operating Budget
• Treasury Department presentation
• Closed meeting regarding strategic plan pricing
• Closed meeting regarding staffing and labour relations
• Adoption of January 11, 2023 closed meeting minutes

Council reviewed the 2023 draft operating budget and directed staff to postpone the dome cover replacement. Following a closed session, staff were instructed to proceed with the Strategic Plan and staffing invitations for approved vacant positions.

• Postponed Dome Cover replacement
• Directed staff to research financing and grant options for budget projects
• Directed staff to proceed with the Strategic Plan
• Directed staff to send staffing invitations for approved vacant positions
• Established new meeting schedule: first meeting of the month in the morning, second in the evening
• Requested a policy for Council meeting scheduling and attendance
• Approved the agenda (Resolution #: 1)
• Approved by-law to confirm the Special Meeting (Resolution #: 4)

Council Meeting

The Township of Amaranth is reviewing a support resolution for an electric battery storage facility and several land use applications. Council will also discuss strategic planning services and updates on the Amaranth Bridge 2 replacement.

• Proposed support for Enfinite eCache Orangeville 200 MW Electric Battery Storage Facility at 473141 Dufferin Court Road 11
• Consent Application B01-2023 for 193457 Amaranth-East Luther Townline
• Consent Application B02-2023 for Kal Tire Ltd. at 513058 and 513090 2nd Line
• Subdivision Agreement for Primrose Seven Developments
• Amending Site Plan Agreement with OPTrust Amaranth 6 Inc.

Council approved a support resolution for the Enfinite eCache Orangeville electric battery storage facility. Two land consent applications were approved, and Sabrina VanGerven was appointed Acting Deputy Clerk for February 2023.

• Approved support resolution for Enfinite eCache Orangeville battery storage project
• Approved Consent Application B01-2023 for 193457 Amaranth-East Luther Townline
• Approved Consent Application B02-2023 for 513058 2nd Line (Kal Tire Ltd.)
• Appointed Sabrina VanGerven as Acting Deputy Clerk for February 2023
• Approved revised Health & Safety policy HR-06
• Approved proclamation for Human Trafficking Awareness Day (Feb 22, 2023)
• Approved proclamation for Non-Profit Appreciation Week (Feb 13-19, 2023)
• Approved subdivision agreement by-law for Primrose Seven Developments

Special Meeting of Council

This is a special meeting of Amaranth Township Council. The main item is a discussion of the preliminary budget (Report to Council 2023-006). The meeting will also include a presentation from Izsak Consulting on the strategic plan.

• Report to Council 2023-006: Preliminary Budget Discussions
• Presentation by Izsak Consulting on the Strategic Plan
• Confirming by-law for the January 18, 2023 special meeting

Council approved the endorsement of Mayor Chris Gerrits for the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Board of Directors and agreed to cover associated costs. Council also directed staff to include several discussed infrastructure and administrative projects in the draft budget.

• Endorsed Mayor Chris Gerrits for FCM Board of Directors election (Carried)
• Approved all costs for Mayor Chris Gerrits to attend FCM Board meetings (Carried)
• Approved agenda as amended (Carried)
• Directed staff to include discussed projects in the draft budget
• Directed staff to investigate the history of the storm water management pond at Waldemar Park
• Directed staff to survey for a special budget meeting date

Council Meeting

Council is discussing a Municipal Support Resolution for an Enfinite battery storage project and the 2023 interim tax levy. The meeting includes public hearings on land severances and a long-term lease permit. Members will also review the 2023 salary grid and various conservation authority updates.

• Proposed Municipal Support Resolution for Enfinite Battery Storage project north of Orangeville Transformer Station
• Proposed 2023 Municipal Levy for Credit Valley Conservation Authority of $1,518.00
• Public meeting for surplus farm residence severance at 193457 Amaranth-East Luther Townline
• Public meeting for 25-year long-term lease permit at 513058 and 513090 2nd Line
• Donations of $200.00 to Grand Valley Santa Claus Parade and $1,700.00 to Upper Grand Trailway Association

Council approved funding to finish Bridge 2 and issued a support resolution for Enfinite's battery storage project. They also approved a $1,518 share of the Credit Valley Conservation Authority 2023 levy and settled a land dispute with Lundy Potato Farms Ltd.

• Authorized approximately $920,000 to finish Bridge 2 construction (Carried)
• Issued Municipal Support Resolution for Enfinite Battery Storage project (Carried)
• Approved $1,518 share of Credit Valley Conservation Authority 2023 levy (Carried)
• Approved settlement for Lundy Potato Farms Ltd regarding 295546 8th Line (Carried)
• Requested County of Dufferin lower speed limit on County Road 11 between County Road 109 and 5 Sideroad (Carried)
• Approved $1,700 donation to Upper Grand Trailway Association (Carried)
• Approved $200 donation to Grand Valley Santa Claus Parade Committee (Carried)
• Adopted Terms of Reference for the Amaranth Police Services Board (Carried)