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A closed session is scheduled to discuss solicitor-client privileged advice on the Grand Valley Community Centre Agreement.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-amaranth.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=e2d3e556-6722-4824-9046-7053868634c7&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-amaranth.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=7626", "source": "https://pub-amaranth.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=e2d3e556-6722-4824-9046-7053868634c7&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-06-03", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": "Township of Amaranth to hold public meeting on zoning amendment for 214152 10th Line", "summary": "Council will conduct a statutory public meeting regarding a zoning by-law amendment and vote on several drainage maintenance levying by-laws. The body will also discuss changing the funding formula for the Grand Valley Public Library and updating source protection plans for the Orangeville-Mono water budget.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-amaranth.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=b47f392d-1cfe-424d-a73a-54cf4055e80d&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-amaranth.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=7328", "source": "https://pub-amaranth.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=b47f392d-1cfe-424d-a73a-54cf4055e80d&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-05-21", "body": "South West Dufferin OPP Detachment Board", "headline": "Board to receive province-wide police integrity inspection update", "summary": "The South West Dufferin OPP Detachment Board will receive a presentation from Police Governance Ontario and the Q1 2026 Detachment Commander's Report. They will also discuss further consolidation of Dufferin OPP Detachment Boards and review the Detachment Commander's performance. A procedural by-law is up for adoption.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-amaranth.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=18d62cae-6cc2-44a1-a116-636967362037&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-amaranth.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=18d62cae-6cc2-44a1-a116-636967362037&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-05-20", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to accept $229k drainage contract, refuses zoning change", "summary": "Council will vote on accepting a $229,170.78 tender for Menary Drainage Works improvements and consider refusing a zoning by-law amendment at 24 Country Meadows Drive. They will also discuss supporting federal Bill S-230 on soil conservation and hear a delegation on rural land use designation for 30th Sideroad.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-amaranth.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=9e311df5-e871-471a-94b1-a561b7e14362&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-amaranth.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=7324", "source": "https://pub-amaranth.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=9e311df5-e871-471a-94b1-a561b7e14362&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-05-11", "body": "Special Meeting of Council", "headline": "Council to discuss staffing in closed session", "summary": "This special meeting of Amaranth Council is primarily procedural, including moving into a closed meeting to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual related to staffing. Council will then rise and report, pass a confirming by-law, and adjourn.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-amaranth.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=3732997b-0d18-4deb-9d9f-0e4663cebead&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-amaranth.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=7255", "source": "https://pub-amaranth.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=3732997b-0d18-4deb-9d9f-0e4663cebead&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-04-15", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": "Amaranth Council to vote on 2026 tax levy and library agreements", "summary": "Council will decide on the 2026 tax levy and collection by-law and approve a contract with the Shelburne Public Library Board. The body will also consider funding for a community engagement event and a refund for a zoning application.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-amaranth.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=c190b8e5-aec5-4f94-b021-bb88fbd9329f&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-amaranth.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=7251", "source": "https://pub-amaranth.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=c190b8e5-aec5-4f94-b021-bb88fbd9329f&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-04-01", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to adopt the 2026 operating, water and building budgets", "summary": "The Amaranth Township Council will vote to adopt the 2026 Operating Budget, Water Budget and Building Department Budget. The council will also consider a public meeting under the Planning Act for the 24 Country Meadows Drive site and approve a tile‑drainage connection for No. 3 Drainage Works. Additional items include support for a West Nile virus larvicide program and a $250 sponsorship donation to the Orangeville Optimist Club.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-amaranth.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=c0f6ee19-ef7e-49e5-a0d9-b10e382d3693&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-amaranth.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=7066", "source": "https://pub-amaranth.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=c0f6ee19-ef7e-49e5-a0d9-b10e382d3693&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-03-18", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to approve 2026 Water Rate Study and related financial plan", "summary": "The Amaranth Township Council will vote on motions to approve the 2026 Water Rate Study, adopt the Water and Wastewater Financial Plan, and consider full cost recovery rates for the Waldemar water system. The meeting also includes a presentation on Menary Drainage Works and a proposal to introduce a by‑law for its construction. Several land use applications – a zoning by‑law amendment, and consent applications for Dufferin County Road 109 and Fennell Drive – will be reviewed for approval, denial, or deferment.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-amaranth.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=6e9669bf-c76d-4a64-babb-03b49abb21d1&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-amaranth.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=6969", "source": "https://pub-amaranth.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=6e9669bf-c76d-4a64-babb-03b49abb21d1&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-03-04", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to consider water rate study and financial plan for Waldemar system", "summary": "Council will vote on adopting a water rate study and financial plan for the Waldemar system, proposing full cost recovery rates and a capital financing plan. Public meetings will be held on a zoning amendment at 373376 6th Line and two consent applications on Dufferin County Road 109 and Fennell Drive. Council also will discuss a draft Official Plan update and a council compensation policy.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-amaranth.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=6ed1954c-bdf1-4ef5-bb7a-127bde350f28&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-amaranth.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=6965", "source": "https://pub-amaranth.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=6ed1954c-bdf1-4ef5-bb7a-127bde350f28&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-02-19", "body": "South West Dufferin OPP Detachment Board", "headline": "Police board elects chair, reviews Q4 report and workplace policy", "summary": "The South West Dufferin OPP Detachment Board will hold a hybrid meeting to elect a Chair and Vice Chair, adopt a draft Respectful Workplace Policy, and receive the Q4 2025 Detachment Commander's Report. The board will also decide on 2026 membership with the Ontario Association of Police Services Boards and review traffic data from the Amaranth Black Cat program. Most items are routine procedural matters.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-amaranth.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=13a80fdb-c209-40cf-8e32-2b6dc3f71001&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-amaranth.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=13a80fdb-c209-40cf-8e32-2b6dc3f71001&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-02-18", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to consider withdrawing from library and rec centre boards", "summary": "Council will discuss the 2026 draft budget, an official plan update, and multiple drainage works. It will vote on proposed withdrawals from the Grand Valley Public Library Board and Centre Dufferin Recreation Complex, and consider by-laws for animal control and alternate voting methods. A $500 donation request from the Shelburne & District Agricultural Society is also on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-amaranth.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=b30fa56e-1e70-462c-b436-5beaa8590c33&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-amaranth.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=6868", "source": "https://pub-amaranth.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=b30fa56e-1e70-462c-b436-5beaa8590c33&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-02-10", "body": "Special Meeting of Council", "headline": "Council to discuss community centre financing and fire board composition", "summary": "The Township of Amaranth Council will hold a special meeting to discuss the Grand Valley and Area Community Centre financing agreement and the Shelburne and District Fire Board composition in a closed session.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-amaranth.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=6e46745a-3ae7-424f-a352-1b4a4d710794&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-amaranth.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=6791", "source": "https://pub-amaranth.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=6e46745a-3ae7-424f-a352-1b4a4d710794&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-02-04", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to decide on internet/telephone voting for 2026 municipal election", "summary": "Amaranth Council meets to consider key items including authorizing telephone and internet voting for the 2026 municipal election, passing an animal control by-law, and debating zoning amendments. Council also plans to oppose proposed OMERS governance changes under Bill 68 and discuss financing for two new plow trucks as part of the 2026 capital budget.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-amaranth.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=0e18e9b8-dfb7-4128-ae47-4c7ebeae9461&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-amaranth.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=6790", "source": "https://pub-amaranth.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=0e18e9b8-dfb7-4128-ae47-4c7ebeae9461&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-01-21", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to vote on 2026 budget and zoning changes", "summary": "The Township of Amaranth Council will discuss and vote on the 2026 draft budget, including authorization for plow truck purchases, and consider zoning by-law amendments for specific properties. The meeting will also include public hearings on proposed planning changes.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-amaranth.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=71449556-0115-4948-8019-93b6bc455d87&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-amaranth.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=6712", "source": "https://pub-amaranth.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=71449556-0115-4948-8019-93b6bc455d87&lang=English" } ] }