Amaranth public meetings in 2022

Police Services Board

The Amaranth Police Services Board is meeting electronically to handle routine business: electing a chair for the term, approving prior minutes, and receiving the OPP Detachment Commander's third-quarter report. The board will also discuss an update on the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019, set 2023 meeting dates, and consider a joint meeting hosted by Mono.

• Election of Chair for the term
• Approval of minutes from September 20, 2022 meeting
• Detachment Commander's Third Quarter Report 2022
• Ministry of the Solicitor General update on Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019 and OPP Detachment Boards
• 2023 PSB meeting dates and joint meeting hosted by Mono (tentative April 21, 2023)

The Board appointed a new Chair and approved the 2023 meeting schedule. Members reviewed the OPP Third Quarter Report 2022, which noted increases in motor vehicle thefts, mental health act calls, and traffic accidents.

• Appointed Andrew Stirk as Chair of the Board
• Approved the meeting agenda (Resolution #1)
• Adopted minutes from September 20, 2022 (Resolution #2)
• Approved 2023 PSB meeting dates
• Ratified all board actions from the meeting (Resolution #3)

Council Meeting

The Township of Amaranth Council is meeting to discuss financial assistance for a rural expo and the permanent location of a Rogers telecommunications tower. The body is also reviewing year-end reports from the planning, public works, and finance departments.

• Proposed $20,000 interest-free loan to the 2023 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo
• Request to permanently locate a Rogers Telecommunication Tower at 513151 2nd Line
• Three-year extension of the Provisional Site Plan Agreement for OPTrust Amaranth 6 Inc until December 10, 2025
• Proposed by-law to authorize an agreement with the Orangeville Public Library Board
• Proposed by-law to appoint a Treasurer for the Township

Council approved financial and labor support for the 2023 International Plowing Match & Rural Expo and authorized a permanent Rogers telecommunications tower location. Other key actions included approving a 3% salary cost-of-living adjustment for staff and extending a site plan agreement for OPTrust Amaranth 6 Inc.

• Approved $25,000 interest-free loan to 2023 International Plowing Match & Rural Expo
• Approved in-kind labor for 2023 International Plowing Match & Rural Expo
• Approved permanent Rogers Telecommunication Tower location at 513151 2nd Line
• Approved 3% salary cost-of-living adjustment effective January 1, 2023
• Approved 3-year extension for OPTrust Amaranth 6 Inc. Provisional Site Plan Agreement
• Directed staff to remove site plan control requirements for home-based businesses in By-Law 08-2008
• Endorsed Mayor Chris Gerrits for ROMA Zone 4 Representative (2023–2027)
• Accepted 2021 Financial Audit Report by BDO Canada LLP

Special Meeting of Council

This is a special meeting for the inauguration of the Council. The body will handle official declarations of office and the Mayor's inaugural address.

• Declaration of Office for Councillors, Deputy Mayor, and Mayor
• Introduction of a by-law to confirm the Inaugural Meeting of Council

Council members signed their Declaration of Office and the Mayor received the Chain of Office. Council approved a by-law to confirm the inaugural meeting. No other substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved by-law to confirm the Inaugural Meeting of Council (Carried)
• Adjourned meeting to reconvene December 7, 2022 (Carried)

Council Meeting

The Township of Amaranth Council is meeting electronically to handle procedural matters and a closed session. The primary item of discussion is a performance review for the CAO/Clerk.

• Closed meeting for CAO/Clerk yearly performance review

Council met electronically to conduct a performance review of the CAO/Clerk. Following a closed session, Council approved a step increase for the CAO/Clerk and ordered the review be placed in the personnel file.

• Approved step increase for CAO/Clerk performance review (Carried)
• Approved agenda as circulated (Carried)
• Approved by-law to confirm the November 9, 2022 meeting (Carried)

Council Meeting

Council is reviewing a proposal for a 200 MW storage facility and deciding on several new by-laws, including the creation of a Committee of Adjustment. The body is also considering a contract for drainage works and reviewing municipal expense and procurement policies.

• Proposed 200 MW storage facility presentation by CRD Energy Consultants
• Walker Drainage Works Repair and Improvement 2022 contract for Robinson Farm Drainage Ltd. in the amount of $120,684.00
• Proposed creation of a Committee of Adjustment for Planning Act applications
• Payment of General Accounts ($1,410,088.01) and Road Accounts ($584,167.68)
• Application for Removal of Holding Provision for property at East Half Lot 1 and Part of Lot 2, Concession 9

Council accepted a tender for drainage works and approved over $1.9M in general and road account payments. The board also expressed support for resolving drinking water issues at Primrose Elementary School and directed staff to evaluate a municipal support resolution for an energy storage project.

• Approved $120,684 contract to Robinson Farm Drainage Ltd. for Walker Drainage Works (Carried)
• Approved $1,410,088.01 in General accounts and $584,167.68 in Road accounts for payment (Carried)
• Directed staff to evaluate a Municipal Support Resolution for Enfinite Corporate's energy storage project (Carried)
• Supported Township of Mulmur resolution regarding drinking water and well installation at Primrose Elementary School (Carried)
• Passed By-Laws for Walker Drainage Works, Procurement, and Procedural governance (Carried)
• Denied proceeding with a wastewater services agreement with the Town of Grand Valley
• Deferred application for removal of holding provision for Jim Brown and Sons Trucking Limited (Carried)
• Resolved to consult with the OPP regarding traffic issues and problem intersections (Carried)

Council Meeting

The Township of Amaranth is deciding on zoning amendments for secondary dwellings and a kennel license. Council is also reviewing a subdivision servicing agreement and a draft plan extension for the Verdon development.

• Zoning amendment for 394084 County Road 12 to permit a temporary secondary dwelling
• Zoning amendment for 193031 Amaranth-East Luther Townline to permit one secondary dwelling unit
• Two-year extension for Verdon subdivision Draft Plan (22T-04004 and 22T-02002) to December 1, 2024
• Kennel license application for AgapiK9 Incorporated
• By-law to establish annual allowance for the Mayor and Members of Council

Council approved two zoning by-law amendments for secondary dwellings, a kennel license for AgapiK9 Incorporated, and a two-year extension for the Verdon Subdivision draft plan. They also delegated park/playground approval for Primrose Estates to staff and amended a fencing condition for that development. A request was made to the County for a 4-way stop at 20 Sideroad and County Road 12, and Council asked the IESO not to extend a wind turbine agreement without further information.

• Approved zoning amendment Z13-2022 for a temporary secondary dwelling at 394084 County Road 12 (carried)
• Approved zoning amendment Z14-2022 for a secondary dwelling at 193031 Amaranth-East Luther Townline (carried)
• Approved kennel license for AgapiK9 Incorporated (carried)
• Approved two-year extension of draft plan for Verdon Subdivision (carried)
• Delegated approval of Primrose Estates park/playground options to staff (carried)
• Amended Condition 18 of Primrose Estates draft plan approval to require a fencing plan (carried)
• Requested County of Dufferin install 4-way stop at 20 Sideroad and County Road 12 (carried)
• Requested IESO not extend TransAlta wind turbine agreement without explanation to Council and residents (carried)

Special Meeting of Council

Council is meeting to conduct a public meeting regarding a procedural by-law review. The session also includes a review of comments from Councillor Little.

• Public meeting for Procedural By-law review
• Review of comments from Councillor Little

Council reviewed and directed staff to make further changes to the procedural by-law, including recording open and closed meetings per Ombudsman advice and exploring a hybrid meeting model. No final by-law was adopted; a revised version will be brought back. The meeting was procedural only.

• Approved agenda as circulated (carried)
• Directed staff to revise procedural by-law to include recording of open and closed meetings and hybrid meeting model
• Approved confirming by-law for the special meeting (carried)
• Adjourned at 9:50 a.m. (carried)

Council Meeting

The Township of Amaranth Council will discuss zoning amendments for secondary dwellings and a partial lift of a holding provision for OPTrust Amaranth 6 Inc. The body is also proposing a resolution to oppose the Ontario Government's Bill 103 regarding the Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act, 2022.

• Proposed resolution opposing Bill 103 (Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act, 2022)
• Zoning By-Law Amendment Z14-2022 for a secondary dwelling at 193031 Amaranth-East Luther Townline
• Temporary Use By-Law Z13-2022 for a secondary dwelling at 394084 County Road 12
• Approval of General Accounts for $430,014.80 and Roads Accounts for $91,368.87
• Proposed by-law for a Joint Compliance Audit Committee for the 2022 Municipal Election

Council approved consent application B04-2022 for a severance at 294146 8th Line, subject to conditions including an Environmental Impact Study, and deferred the related zoning by-law amendment Z12-2022 until conditions are met. Council also approved a resolution opposing Bill 103, Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act, 2022, and passed by-laws for a Joint Compliance Audit Committee and a conditional building permit agreement with OPTrust Amaranth 6 Inc. A public meeting was held for two secondary dwelling unit applications, with decisions deferred to the next meeting.

• Approved consent application B04-2022 for severance at 294146 8th Line (carried)
• Deferred zoning by-law amendment Z12-2022 for 294146 8th Line (carried)
• Passed resolution opposing Bill 103, Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act, 2022 (carried)
• Approved plaques for Hughson Cemetery at Verdon Subdivision (carried)
• Approved payment of bills: General $430,014.80, Roads $91,368.87 (carried)
• Approved purchase of 14-inch wreath for Royal Canadian Legion at $55.00 (carried)
• Passed by-law to establish Joint Compliance Audit Committee for 2022 Municipal Election (carried)
• Passed by-law for conditional building permit agreement with OPTrust Amaranth 6 Inc. (carried)

Police Services Board

The Amaranth Police Services Board is meeting to review the second quarter detachment commander's report and discuss police presence in schools. The board will also acknowledge the passing of former member Remo Odorico.

• Discussion for increased police presence in schools
• Review of Second Quarter Report 2022 (Detachment Commander's Report)
• Approval of June 21, 2022 meeting minutes

The Amaranth Police Services Board discussed the recent racial conflict at Centre Dufferin District High School and the school board's decision to remove police from schools. Members agreed to add this topic to the next Joint Police Services Board Meeting and invite school board representatives. No formal decisions were made on this matter; the board also approved the agenda and minutes, and adjourned.

• Approved agenda as circulated
• Adopted minutes of June 21, 2022
• Agreed to add school police presence discussion to next Joint Police Services Board Meeting
• Agreed to invite school board, trustees, and superintendents to the Joint Meeting
• Directed staff to send a card to the family of former member Remo Odorico
• Adopted, ratified, and confirmed all actions of the meeting

Council Meeting

The Township of Amaranth Council will discuss a 2021 audit, drainage works, and several planning applications. The meeting includes a public hearing under The Planning Act and a closed session to discuss staffing and legal matters.

• Public meeting for consent and zoning by-law amendment (B04-2022 and Z12-2022) at 294146 8th Line
• Tender call for Walker Drainage Works Repair and Improvement, 2022
• Subdivision agreement with Cachet Summerhill Homes (Amaranth) Inc.
• 2021 Audit report and financial statements from BDO Canada LLP
• Planning applications for secondary dwelling units at 193031 Amaranth-East Luther Townline and 394084 County Road 12

Council approved a subdivision agreement with Cachet Summerhill Homes (Amaranth) Inc., including a stipulation for house numbering for emergency services. They also approved a three-year extension for the Centurian Homes draft plan of subdivision and authorized the Walker Drainage Works repair and improvement project, setting a court of revision date and directing tenders. Additionally, council accepted a drainage petition from Verstegen and Dahatu Investments and authorized an absence for Mayor Currie.

• Approved subdivision agreement with Cachet Summerhill Homes (Amaranth) Inc. (carried)
• Approved three-year extension of draft plan of subdivision for Centurian Homes (22T-96001) to October 2, 2025 (carried)
• Set Court of Revision for October 5, 2022, and directed tenders for Walker Drainage Works repair (carried)
• Accepted drainage petition from Verstegen and Dahatu Investments, appointed R.J. Burnside to prepare report (carried)
• Approved three-year extension of draft plan of subdivision S1-15 for Seven Development to December 11, 2025 (carried)
• Authorized absence of Mayor Currie from council meetings (carried)
• Removed condition #3 (Agricultural Impact Assessment) from Hodgins applications B19-2021 and B20-2021 (carried)
• Approved increase in survey costs for 5 James Street and directed staff to proceed (carried)

Council Meeting

The Township of Amaranth is reviewing several planning applications, including a request for a temporary secondary dwelling and a lot frontage reduction. Council will also consider approving payments for general and roads accounts and a site plan agreement for Holmes Agro.

• Approval of General accounts for $198,377.98 and Roads accounts for $101,749.11
• Zoning amendment Z10-2022 to permit a temporary secondary dwelling (mobile home) at 255286 9th Line
• Zoning amendment Z11-2022 to reduce lot frontage at 295546 8th Line
• Site plan agreement for Holmes Agro Limited
• Subdivision pre-servicing agreement with Seven Developments (485471 Amaranth) Inc for Primrose Estates

Council denied Consent Application B03-2022 and Zoning By-law Amendment Z11-2022 for Jamie Lundy at 295546 8th Line because the proposed lot configuration does not meet zoning by-law lot frontage requirements. Council also approved several other items, including hiring a surveyor for Richardson Drive, receiving the Walker Drainage report, approving accounts, and issuing payments to Shelburne. The meeting included a report on an integrity commissioner's finding that Mayor Currie breached the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act, but no action was taken.

• Denied Consent Application B03-2022 and Zoning Amendment Z11-2022 for Jamie Lundy (carried)
• Approved hiring a surveyor for Richardson Drive at ~$2,500 (carried)
• Received Walker Drainage Repair and Improvement report, set consideration for Sept 7, 2022 (carried)
• Approved general accounts of $198,377.98 and roads accounts of $101,749.11 (carried)
• Directed staff to issue outstanding capital funding payments to Town of Shelburne (carried)
• Introduced by-law for Holmes Agro site plan agreement (carried)
• Introduced by-law for Seven Developments pre-servicing agreement (carried)
• Introduced by-law for Z10-2022 temporary secondary dwelling (carried)

Special Meeting of Council

The Township of Amaranth is holding a special meeting to discuss a fill management plan. The session includes a presentation from SCS Consulting Group Ltd. and review of comment letters from the Town of Mono and Town of Orangeville.

• Public meeting regarding Fill Management Plan proposal at 51315 2nd Line, Amaranth
• Presentation by SCS Consulting Group Ltd.
• Review of comment letters from the Town of Mono
• Review of comment letters from the Town of Orangeville

Council held a public meeting to receive information on a fill management plan proposed for 513151 2nd Line, Amaranth. No decisions were made; the item was for information only. Concerns were raised by neighbouring municipalities about water system impacts.

• Approved agenda as circulated (carried)
• Introduced confirming by-law for the special meeting (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:00 p.m. (carried)

Council Meeting

The Township of Amaranth Council is meeting to discuss a municipal 9-1-1 authority agreement and various planning applications. The body is also reviewing a fill proposal and updating its flag protocol policy.

• Proposed by-law for 9-1-1 services agreement with the Corporation of the County of Dufferin
• Public meeting for Consent applications B03-2022 and Z11-2022 at 295546 8th Line
• Public meeting for Temporary Use By-Law Z10-2022 at 255286 9th Line
• Approval of General Accounts for $1,381,167.76 and Roads Accounts for $328,459.16
• Proposed $399.00 ad for the National Wall of Remembrance Association

Council approved general and roads accounts totaling $1,706,307.54, and scheduled a public meeting for August 10, 2022, on the Amarlinc fill proposal. Two planning applications (B03-2022/Z11-2022 and Z10-2022) were discussed but not decided, with council requesting additional information. Council also supported the National Wall of Remembrance with a $399 ad and authorized a 9-1-1 services agreement with Dufferin County.

• Approved general accounts of $1,377,848.38 and roads accounts of $328,459.16 (carried)
• Scheduled public meeting for Amarlinc fill proposal on August 10, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. (carried)
• Supported National Wall of Remembrance with 1/8 page ad at $399.00 (carried)
• Authorized introduction of by-law for 9-1-1 services agreement with Dufferin County (carried)
• Adopted minutes of July 6, 2022 regular meeting (carried)
• Held public meetings for consent and zoning applications B03-2022/Z11-2022 and Z10-2022; no decisions made
• Deferred payment on invoice from Principles Integrity pending more information
• Approved agenda and confirming by-law (carried)

Council Meeting

The provided agenda contains only procedural software boilerplate and no specific discussion or decision items.