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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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