Dufferin County public meetings in 2024
63 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Council Meeting
Dufferin County Council will receive a 2025 budget overview and consider Official Plan Amendment No. 4 and No. 7. The meeting also includes the approval of user fee by-law changes and a contract renewal for the Northern911 Public Safety Answering Point.
- Approval of By-Law 2024-52 to repeal 2017-33 and establish new procurement policies
- Contract with Northern911 extended until July 2028
- Grant request of $12,500 approved for Township of Mulmur
- Official Plan Amendment No. 7 for 40-60 Emma Street South, Grand Valley
- By-Law 2024-51 ratifying Rural Economic Development Grant Agreement Amendment
Council voted 31-3 to fund and proceed with the redesign of the Edelbrock Centre. They also approved forwarding proposed modifications to Official Plan Amendment No. 4 to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (24-10). Transit service with Grey County was extended to March 31, 2025, and several reports and by-laws were adopted.
- Approved Edelbrock Centre redesign funding and implementation (31-3)
- Forwarded Official Plan Amendment No. 4 modifications to the Ministry (24-10)
- Extended transit MOU with Grey County to March 31, 2025
- Approved Grand Valley OPA No. 7 for 4-storey apartment at 40-60 Emma St S
- Extended Northern911 contract for Public Safety Answering Point until July 2028
- Approved Mulmur emergency readiness grant up to $12,500
- Enacted By-Laws 2024-51 to 2024-54
- Received 2025 Budget Overview presentation
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Election of the Warden
The Dufferin County Council will elect the 2025 Warden, administer the oath of office, and present the chain of office, gavel, and Warden's pin. The meeting will also include remarks by the incoming Warden and the selection of committee chairs and members.
- Election of 2025 Warden
- Oath of office for 2025 Warden
- Presentation of chain of office, gavel and Warden's pin
- Remarks by the 2025 Warden
- Selection of committee chairs and committee members
At the December 12, 2024 meeting, Council elected Councillor Janet Horner as Warden for the 2024-2025 term, defeating Councillor Lisa Post by a vote of 8 to 7. The meeting also appointed chairs for four standing committees and adopted the full committee membership slate.
- Elected Councillor Janet Horner as Warden (8-7 over Councillor Lisa Post)
- Appointed Councillor Todd Taylor as Chair of Infrastructure and Environmental Services
- Appointed Councillor John Creelman as Chair of General Government Services
- Appointed Councillor Wade Mills as Chair of Community Development and Tourism (weighted vote 24-10 over Councillor Gail Little)
- Appointed Councillor James McLean as Chair of Health and Human Services
- Adopted the committee membership slate for all four committees (carried)
Health and Human Services
The Health and Human Services Committee will consider three reports: a 2025 Paramedic Services budget enhancement, a quarterly Community Services activity report for Q2 and Q3 2024, and a report on increased Reaching Home funding. For each report the committee will recommend that it be received. No motions or other business are listed on the agenda.
- 2025 Paramedic Services Budget report (Report #2024-003)
- Quarterly Community Services Activity Report – 2nd & 3rd Quarter 2024 (Report #Health and Human Services-2024-007)
- Reaching Home Funding Increase report (Report #2024-008)
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Community Advisory Committee
The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Community Advisory Committee will receive reports on equity in child care programming and a review of older adult services. The committee will also review the 2025 annual communications calendar regarding days of significance.
- Presentation on equity considerations in Early Years and Child Care (EYCC) programming
- Review of Older Adult Services and highlights from the Older Adult Services Review
- Review of the 2025 Days of Significance communications calendar
General Government Services
The General Government Services Committee will consider several recommendations, including adopting the Access Dufferin meeting minutes from November 20, 2024, receiving a User Fee By‑law update and repealing By‑law 2015‑41, and approving a $12,500 grant to the Township of Mulmur under the Municipal Emergency Readiness Fund. The committee will also receive a health and safety updates report and a resolution from the Town of Orangeville on the distribution of taxes from property transactions.
- Adopt Access Dufferin meeting minutes (Nov 20, 2024)
- User Fee By‑law update and repeal of By‑law 2015‑41
- Approve $12,500 Municipal Emergency Readiness Fund grant for Mulmur
- Receive health and safety updates report
- Receive Orangeville resolution on tax distribution from property transactions
Access Dufferin
The Access Dufferin Committee will hear a presentation on the Raising the Bar website from the Early Years and Child Care manager and a community pedagogist. It will then discuss a potential training opportunity to improve alternative and augmented communication methods for accessible meetings. The meeting includes standard items such as a land acknowledgement and declaration of pecuniary interest.
- Land acknowledgement statement for Indigenous territories
- Declaration of pecuniary interest by members
- Report: Raising the Bar website presentation
- Discussion of potential training for accessible communication
- Next meeting scheduled for January 15, 2025 at the Edelbrock Centre
County Wide Transit Ad Hoc
The County-wide Transit Ad Hoc Committee met on Nov. 14, 2024 at the W & M Edelbrock Centre in Orangeville. The committee held a discussion on funding opportunities available for transit services in Dufferin County. No specific decisions or motions were recorded.
- Discussion of funding opportunities for transit (no dollar amount specified)
Council Meeting
The Dufferin County Council will consider and vote on a range of reports, including approvals for the 2025 Municipal Emergency Readiness Fund grants, adoption of the draft Procurement By-Law, and a trail easement with Credit Valley Conservation. It will also receive recommendations on waste‑event procurement, a lease agreement for the Mansfield Outdoor Centre trail, and a new Creed and Accommodation of Spiritual and Religious Observances policy. Additional items include routine approvals of minutes, proclamations, and various departmental reports.
- Approve $12,500 grants (or 50% of cost) for Grand Valley, Melancthon, and Mono; $5,285 for Shelburne; $10,000 for Dufferin Emergency Search and Rescue
- Adopt the draft 2024 Procurement By‑Law
- Enter easement agreement with Credit Valley Conservation for a pedestrian bridge and trail over the Credit River in Dufferin Road 109 right‑of‑way
- Approve procurement and budget allocation for 2025 Household Hazardous and Electronic Waste Events
- Approve draft Creed and Accommodation of Spiritual and Religious Observances policy (no additional paid days off)
Council - Special Meeting
The Dufferin County Council special meeting will approve its agenda, record any member interests, hold a closed session on personal matters, and pass a confirmatory by‑law that records the proceedings of the November 7, 2024 meeting. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.
- Approval of the agenda for the November 7, 2024 meeting
- Declaration of interest by council members under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act
- Closed session on personal matters about an identifiable individual
- Confirmatory By‑law 2024‑xx to record the meeting’s proceedings
- Adjournment of the meeting
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Community Advisory Committee
The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Community Advisory Committee will hear a presentation on older adult services offered by Dufferin County and highlights from a recent review. It will also review the county's annual communications calendar and the 2025 Days of Significance schedule. No formal decisions are listed; the meeting consists of reports and acknowledgments. The next meeting is scheduled for November 28, 2024.
- Older Adult Services review presentation by Brenda Wagner
- Annual communications calendar and Days of Significance 2025 presentation by Megan Ball
Council - Special Meeting
Dufferin County Council will hold a special meeting on October 29, 2024, at the W&M Edelbrock Centre in Orangeville. The agenda includes a closed session to discuss personal matters regarding identifiable individuals.
- Closed session to discuss personal matters about identifiable individuals
- Meeting held at W&M Edelbrock Centre, 30 Centre Street, Orangeville
- Meeting live streamed on YouTube at @DufferinOne
Health and Human Services
The Health and Human Services Committee will receive several reports and recommendations, including a funding increase for Community Support Services, a proposal to purchase mobility vans, and an update on the Enhanced Older Adults Transportation Plan. The committee will also consider the final Ambulance Service Review report and a resolution supporting the SolveTheCrisis.ca campaign. Decisions will be recorded as recommendations to receive the reports and to fund the outlined initiatives.
- Funding increase for Community Support Services (one‑time and base funding)
- Purchase of mobility vans, with costs funded from the Dufferin Oaks capital reserve fund
- Implementation of phase one of the Enhanced Older Adults Transportation Plan in 2025 and inclusion of costs in the 2025 budget
- Receipt of the Chief Paramedic’s Ambulance Service Review final report
- Resolution supporting the SolveTheCrisis.ca campaign and urging provincial and federal action
General Government Services
The General Government Services Committee will consider several reports and recommendations, including an update to the Procurement By‑Law, a new Creed and Accommodation of Spiritual and Religious Observances policy, and a CAO Performance Evaluation Policy for 2025. It will also receive a report on the Vacant Home Tax and approve Municipal Emergency Readiness Fund grants for Grand Valley, Melancthon, Mono, Shelburne and Dufferin Emergency Search and Rescue. A motion will be voted on to dissolve all standing committees, move to bi‑monthly council meetings, and introduce a consent agenda, taking effect in January 2025.
- Approve the draft 2024 Procurement By‑Law update
- Adopt the Creed and Accommodation of Spiritual and Religious Observances policy
- Approve MERF grants: Grand Valley $12,500; Melancthon $12,500; Mono $12,500; Shelburne $5,285; Dufferin Emergency Search and Rescue $10,000
- Adopt the CAO Performance Evaluation Policy for 2025
- Motion to dissolve standing committees, set council meetings for the second and fourth Thursdays, and introduce a consent agenda effective Jan 2025
Infrastructure and Environmental Services
The Infrastructure and Environmental Services Committee will consider entering agreements for a pedestrian bridge and trail with the Credit Valley Conservation Authority, approve a lease for the Mansfield Outdoor Centre, and authorize funding for 2025 Household Hazardous and Electronic Waste events.
- Credit Valley Conservation pedestrian bridge and trail easement
- Mansfield Outdoor Centre trail use lease agreement
- 2025 Household Hazardous and Electronic Waste events budget
- Staffing plan for 2025 Infrastructure and Environmental Services
- Support for Ontario Rural Road Safety Program
Community Development and Tourism
The Community Development and Tourism Committee will receive reports on the new 2024 Ontario Building Code, the Provincial Planning Statement, and the draft Economic Development Strategy and Action Plan. The committee is also set to adopt the Tourism Strategy and Action Plan Addendum and the draft Economic Development Strategy.
- Adoption of draft Economic Development Strategy and Action Plan
- Adoption of Tourism Strategy and Action Plan Addendum
- Review of Museum Deaccession Report
- Update on Municipal Comprehensive Review progress
- Introduction of new 2024 Ontario Building Code
Council Meeting
The council approved a new transit service linking Orangeville and Shelburne, with a fare‑free pilot running from January 2025 to July 2027. An annual budget of $168,000 ($14,000 per month) for the pilot was included in the 2025 budget, and the council adopted the County‑Wide Transit Ad Hoc Committee minutes. The council also appointed BDO Canada LLP as auditors for 2024‑2026, ratified a lease agreement for Bethell Hospice at the Edelbrock Centre, and received the Older Adults Services Review and Master Housing Strategy, directing staff to identify three properties for development.
- Transit service between Orangeville and Shelburne, fare‑free pilot Jan 2025‑Jul 2027, $168,000 annual budget
- By‑Law 2024‑42 appointing BDO Canada LLP as auditors for 2024‑2026
- By‑Law 2024‑43 ratifying Bethell Hospice lease assignment at Edelbrock Centre
- Receipt of Older Adults Services Review and Master Housing Strategy; staff directed to identify three development properties
- Adoption of County‑Wide Transit Ad Hoc Committee minutes (Sept 12 2024)
County Wide Transit Ad Hoc
The County‑Wide Transit Ad Hoc Committee directed staff to implement a transit service between Orangeville and Shelburne, provided by the Town of Orangeville, and to run a fare‑free pilot from January 2025 to July 2027. An annual amount of $168,000 ($14,000 per month) was added to the 2025 budget for the service. The committee also received an update on four potential older‑adult transportation routes linking surrounding towns to Orangeville and Shelburne. A follow‑up meeting is planned for January.
- Staff directed to implement Orangeville‑Shelburne transit service provided by the Town of Orangeville
- Fare‑free pilot program approved to run from Jan 2025 until July 2027
- Annual budget allocation of $168,000 ($14,000 monthly) for the service in 2025
- Discussion of four potential older‑adult routes: Grand Valley/Amaranth/East Garafraxa to Orangeville, Mono to Orangeville, Melancthon to Shelburne, Mulmur to Shelburne
- Committee will hold a follow‑up meeting in January (date TBD)
Access Dufferin
The agenda for the Dufferin County meeting on 2024-09-18 contains no listed items and appears to be procedural boilerplate only.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Community Advisory Committee
The agenda for the Dufferin County Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Community Advisory Committee meeting on September 16, 2024 contains no listed items. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the provided agenda document.
The committee received updates on the Community Resiliency Hub Project and draft Equity and Climate Lenses, with no formal decisions made. Members suggested reaching out to Indigenous chiefs, and the lenses will be tested through 2024-2025.
- No formal decisions made; items were informational only
- Suggested contacting Indigenous chiefs for resiliency hub engagement
Council Meeting
The agenda for the Dufferin County Council meeting on 2024-09-12 contains no specific items; it only shows placeholder sections without any decisions, proposals, or discussions.
Council approved adding $1,058,500 in projects to the 2024 capital workplan, including bridge, electrical, and facility upgrades. It also approved committing funds from the rate stabilization reserve for electric vehicle charger infrastructure (33-1). Council set the 2025 non-union cost of living adjustment at 3.06% and approved a 2.5% rent increase for county-owned housing units.
- Approved $1,058,500 in additions to 2024 capital workplan
- Approved EV charger funding via rate stabilization reserve (33-1)
- Set 2025 non-union cost of living adjustment at 3.06%
- Approved 2.5% rent increase for county housing units
- Approved $70,000 for Orangeville Food Bank in 2025 budget
- Adopted Homelessness Task Force Terms of Reference
- Approved Official Plan Amendment No. 4 for Melancthon
- Approved 12-month Data and Funding Analyst contract for child care
County Wide Transit Ad Hoc Committee
The Dufferin County Transit Ad Hoc Committee will meet on September 12, 2024. The agenda posted contains no specific items, only procedural placeholders. No decisions, contracts, or hearings are listed for this meeting.
Council - Special Meeting
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Council - Special Meeting
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Health and Human Services
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Community Development and Tourism
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General Government Services
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Infrastructure and Environmental Services
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Access Dufferin
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Access Dufferin
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Council Meeting
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Council - Special Meeting
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Community Advisory Committee
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Health and Human Services
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General Government Services
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Infrastructure and Environmental Services
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Community Development and Tourism
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Council Meeting
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Community Advisory Committee
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Community Development and Tourism
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Infrastructure and Environmental Services
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- Zoning amendments and rezonings
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- Public hearings on proposed ordinances
- Contracts and agreements
- Fee changes or new fees
Health and Human Services
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Access Dufferin
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Council Meeting
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Community Development and Tourism
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General Government Services
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Council Meeting
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Community Advisory Committee
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Access Dufferin
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Infrastructure and Environmental Services
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General Government Services
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Health and Human Services
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Access Dufferin
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Council Meeting
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Community Advisory Committee
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Dufferin Outdoor Recreation Advisory Team
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General Government Services
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Health and Human Services
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Council Meeting
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Community Development and Tourism
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Council - Special Meeting
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Infrastructure and Environmental Services
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Community Advisory Committee
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Council Meeting
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