Dufferin County, ON

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Council - Statutory Meeting

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Council Meeting

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Council Meeting

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Inaugural Meeting of Council

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Council Meeting

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Council - Special Meeting

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Council received the Municipal Program Review report and approved the implementation timelines and the CAO's recommendations as amended. The review's lessons will be incorporated into future planning and budgeting. The meeting was otherwise procedural, including the enactment of a confirmatory by-law.

• Approved agenda for August 13, 2026 meeting
• Received CAO-2026-016 Municipal Program Review: Path Forward
• Approved implementation timelines in Appendix B
• Approved CAO recommendations in Appendix C as amended
• Directed staff to report on approved recommendations and outstanding items
• Enacted By-Law 2026-52 (confirmatory by-law)

Council - Special Meeting

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Access Dufferin

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The Committee reviewed conceptual designs and accessibility features for the Primary Care Clinic at the Health and Human Services Hub. Staff reported that designs comply with the Ontario Building Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.

Council Meeting

Dufferin County Council will approve a draft Long-Term Waste Management Strategy and invest in 2026-27 housing and homelessness programs. The meeting also includes updates on water source protection, shelter operations, and a request for a Justice Centre in Orangeville.

• Approval of draft Long-Term Waste Management Strategy
• Approval of Canada-Ontario Community Housing Initiative investment plan
• Approval of Homelessness Prevention Program investment plan
• Endorsement of amendments to Clean Water Act source protection plans
• Request for Orangeville to be designated a Justice Centre

Council - Special Meeting

Dufferin County Council is holding a special meeting to consider the Municipal Program Review. They will vote on approving eight low-risk operational changes in areas like accounts payable and AI prosecution, and maintain 11 programs at current levels. Council will also discuss 13 programs for potential changes, including the Community Grant Program and Nuisance Beaver Program.

• Approve eight operational changes: Accounts Payable, AI-Supported Prosecution, Communications Process Review, Development Review Hybrid Model, Emergency Management Outreach, Garbage Bag Tag Revenues, Guiderail Vegetation Management, Housing Unit Turnover
• Maintain 11 programs at current levels: Compost Giveaways, County Forest Partial Delivery, HRIS Implementation, Leadership Development Series, Maintenance Technician, Roadside Guiderail Repairs, Rural Water Quality Program, Seniors at Risk Coordinator, Staff Recognition Events, Waste Outreach, Working Foreperson
• Discuss 13 programs including: Climate Community Facing Engagement, Community Grant Program, Collections Condo Garbage Rebate, Crack Sealing, Nuisance Beaver Program, Youth Climate Activation Circle

Council approved a series of operational changes and program reviews during a special meeting. It eliminated the Collections Condo Garbage Rebate and Hurricane Clip Rebate programs, while maintaining the IC&I Recycling program in a contentious 25-6 vote. Several other programs were kept at current levels or modified, with some items deferred to a July workshop.

• Approved low-risk operational changes including paperless AP, AI prosecution, and bag tag fee increase to $3 (carried)
• Maintained Compost Giveaway Days after motion to eliminate failed (carried)
• Eliminated Collections Condo Garbage Rebate Program (carried)
• Eliminated Hurricane Clip Rebate Program (carried)
• Maintained IC&I Recycling program with 12-month review, 25-6 vote (carried)
• Changed Nuisance Beaver Program to limited County involvement (carried)
• Transferred Bill Hill Scholarship administration to Dufferin Community Foundation (carried)
• Transitioned crack sealing program to full in-house delivery (carried)

Access Dufferin

The Access Dufferin committee will review conceptual designs for accessibility features at the Edelbrock Centre. The meeting also includes a progress update on the county's Multi-Year Accessibility Plan.

• Review of HART Hub conceptual designs
• Review of Youth Housing and Wellness Outreach (YHWO) conceptual designs
• Review of Integrated Welcome Centre conceptual designs
• Multi-Year Accessibility Plan update from the Manager of Equity

The Committee reviewed conceptual designs for the HART Hub, YHWO, and Integrated Welcome Centre at the Edelbrock Centre. Members also reviewed a draft statement for the Multi-Year Accessibility Plan.

• Reviewed conceptual designs for HART Hub, YHWO, and Integrated Welcome Centre
• Approved draft Committee statement for the Multi-Year Accessibility Plan

Council Meeting

Council will hear a presentation on the Long-Term Waste Management Strategy, including options evaluation and public engagement. They will also decide on funding for portable radar speed signs and a roll-off snow plow, approve a revised Police Reference Check policy, and consider signing a land ambulance service delivery contract. A motion proposes adding three traffic circles to the 2027 budget.

• Long-Term Waste Management Strategy Update – options evaluation and public engagement summary
• Request for funding to purchase two portable radar speed signs (cost from Public Works Capital Asset Fund)
• Roll-Off Snow Plow RFT award recommendation (funds from Public Works Capital Asset Fund)
• Approval of Draft Revised Police Reference Check Policy
• Motion to include construction of three traffic circles in 2027 budget

Council voted 12-21 against a motion to appeal a consent application for 477450 3rd Line, Melancthon, effectively supporting the Township's Committee of Adjustment approval. The vote was lost, meaning no appeal will be filed to the Ontario Land Tribunal. Other items approved included funding for portable radar speed signs, extension of the land ambulance service contract, and the revised police reference check policy.

• Appeal of consent application 477450 3rd Line, Melancthon denied (12-21)
• Approved purchase of two portable radar speed signs ($ from Public Works Capital Asset Fund)
• Authorized extension of Land Ambulance Service Delivery Contract to Aug 31, 2026
• Approved revised Police Reference Check Policy
• Approved roll-off snow plow procurement (funds from Public Works Capital Asset Fund)
• Received Long-Term Waste Management Strategy update
• Reappointed Councillor Gerrits as joint representative to CTC Source Protection Committee
• Tabled motion to change definition of 'Majority Vote' until July 9, 2026

Council Meeting

Council is deciding on adjusting the 2026 capital workplan by $3,278,000, including projects like Walkers Creek Bridge repairs and new snow plows. They will also consider continuing Grey Transit Route 2 and approving community grant allocations totaling over $100,000. A motion to change the definition of majority vote to require at least five area municipalities is on the agenda.

• Capital workplan adjustments: Walkers Creek Bridge ($1.2M), snow plows ($675K), paramedic building security ($76K), and others
• Debate on continuing Grey Transit Route 2 as an interim measure pending regional transit network decision
• Community grant allocations: $16,250 to Alzheimer Society, $12,500 to Community Living Dufferin, $4,600 to Theatre Orangeville, etc.
• Delegation from Elizabeth Mangos requesting memorial signage on county roads
• Approval of new online payment platform (Access2Pay) and permitting software for Engineering

Council approved a $3,278,000 adjustment to the 2026 capital workplan, including carry-forward projects, a new EV charging station project, and budget increases. They also approved the 2026 community grant allocations totaling over $100,000, directed staff to recruit a new Integrity Commissioner, and endorsed continuing Grey Transit Route 2 as an interim measure.

• Approved $3,278,000 capital workplan adjustment (carried by consent)
• Approved 2026 community grant allocations for 28 organizations (carried)
• Directed staff to recruit a new Integrity Commissioner (carried by consent)
• Approved digital modernization costs funded from reserve (carried by consent)
• Endorsed continuation of Grey Transit Route 2 pending regional transit decision (carried)
• Authorized signing of Community Support Services Declaration of Compliance (carried by consent)
• Received Dufferin Oaks 2025 Resident and Family Satisfaction Survey (carried)
• Approved memorial signage policy investigation (carried)

Homelessness Task Force

The Dufferin County Homelessness Task Force is meeting to discuss any final recommendations and to wrap up its work. The agenda includes a land acknowledgement and declarations of pecuniary interest, but no specific proposals or financial items are listed.

• Discussion of final recommendations from the Task Force
• Task Force wrap-up led by Warden Post

The Homelessness Task Force met for its final session. Members discussed continued advocacy for funding flexibility and staff's work on housing units and the motel program. No votes or formal decisions were taken; the meeting was primarily a wrap-up.

Access Dufferin

The Access Dufferin Committee will hear three presentations: on building accessible parks in Amaranth, the Town of Grand Valley's draft Multi-Year Accessibility Plan (2026-2030), and an overview of the Mel Lloyd Centre washroom renovation project, including soliciting feedback on accessibility criteria for the RFP.

• Township of Amaranth accessible parks presentation
• Grand Valley draft Multi-Year Accessibility Plan 2026-2030 presented for feedback
• Mel Lloyd Centre washroom renovation project overview and RFP accessibility criteria discussion

The Committee received presentations on accessible park improvements in Amaranth and Grand Valley's draft multi-year accessibility plan, and reviewed accessibility criteria for Mel Lloyd Centre washroom renovations. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Council Meeting

Council will decide on reducing the scope of the Dufferin Road 10 rehabilitation project after tenders exceeded the approved budget. They will also consider a $1,896.48 pay increase for councillors, approve a six-month transit pilot adding a stop in Primrose, and launch a voluntary Green Development Program. Other items include updates on long-term debt, 2025 year-end results, and courthouse renovations.

• Dufferin Road 10 rehabilitation: tender over budget, staff recommend reducing project scope to align with 2026 budget
• Council remuneration increase: $1,896.48 per councillor for 2026-2030, plus $5,000 for Deputy Warden
• Six-month transit pilot: new stop at Shelburne Motel in Primrose on Grey Transit Route 2, starting July 2026
• Green Development Program: voluntary program with Grey and Wellington Counties, launch summer 2026
• Long-term debt annual report and 2025 unaudited year-end results presented

Council approved a $1,896.48 increase in councillor remuneration for the 2026-2030 term and set the Deputy Warden's additional pay at $1,500. A motion to keep remuneration unchanged was defeated. Other decisions included approving a transit pilot in Primrose, proceeding with Dufferin Road 10 rehabilitation using reserve funds, and launching a voluntary Green Development Program.

• Approved Council remuneration increase of $1,896.48 and Deputy Warden additional $1,500
• Amendment to keep remuneration unchanged was lost
• Approved 6-month transit pilot for Primrose stop on Grey Transit Route 2
• Directed staff to proceed with Dufferin Road 10 rehabilitation (full scope) with funding from Capital Reserve Fund
• Approved voluntary Green Development Program with Grey and Wellington Counties, launch summer 2026
• Directed staff to advance Edelbrock Centre renovation to detailed design

Council - Special Meeting

This special meeting of Dufferin County Council is primarily procedural, including approval of the agenda and declarations of interest. The only substantive item is a closed session under the Municipal Act to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual. No other decisions or public items are on the agenda.

• Closed session for personal matter under Municipal Act Section 239(2)(b)

The special meeting was primarily for a closed session regarding Chief Administrative Officer recruitment. No substantive decisions were made in open session; the agenda was approved and the meeting adjourned.

Council Meeting

Council will receive reports on paramedic services, development charges, procurement, and a program review. They will also discuss a motion to study alternative meeting structures and consider by-laws including a new procedural by-law and agreements.

• Commenting letters on proposed Building Homes and Improving Transportation Infrastructure Act, 2026
• 2025 Paramedic Services Annual Report received
• Annual Development Charge Report received
• Motion to explore alternative meeting structures (standing committees)
• By-law 2026-39 new Procedural By-law to replace By-law 2025-20

Council received the Program Review Update and authorized the CAO to proceed with recruitment for existing vacant positions. Staff were directed to create an assessment matrix for council to review recommendations and schedule workshops. Council also enacted several by-laws and directed staff to explore alternative meeting structures.

• Authorized recruitment for existing vacant positions (carried)
• Directed staff to create assessment matrix for program review recommendations (carried)
• Scheduled up to two council workshops to review program review priorities (carried)
• Enacted By-Law 2026-37 (Medical Director agreement)
• Enacted By-Law 2026-38 (BetterHomes Dufferin agreement)
• Enacted By-Law 2026-39 (Procedural By-Law)
• Received 2025 Paramedic Services Annual Report
• Directed staff to report on alternative council meeting structures (motion carried)

Access Dufferin

The Access Dufferin Committee will work on developing a committee statement for the Multi-Year Accessibility Plan and receive an update on the plan's development. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as a land acknowledgement and declarations of interest.

• Develop committee statement for Multi-Year Accessibility Plan with help from Communications Manager
• Update on Multi-Year Accessibility Plan development from Manager of Equity

The committee agreed to change the Multi-Year Accessibility Plan review cycle from five to four years to align with committee terms. Members also began developing a committee statement for the plan and reviewed draft tactics by department, with further review to follow. No formal votes or approvals were taken on contracts or policies.

• Agreed to 4-year review timeline for Multi-Year Accessibility Plan
• Developed draft committee statement for Multi-Year Accessibility Plan (to be circulated)
• Reviewed draft MYAP tactics with departmental input; implementation timeline pending

Council - Statutory Meeting

Council holds statutory meeting to receive public comments and consider a privately-initiated Official Plan Amendment for Chipwoods Park at 476420 3rd Line, Melancthon. A presentation from the applicant's representative and the Acting Planning Manager will be heard. Written comments have been received.

• Public meeting under Subsection 22 of the Planning Act for Official Plan Amendment COPA 2-25
• Delegation by Glen Schnarr and Associates Inc. (GSAI) representative
• Presentation by Acting Planning Manager on Chipwoods Park application
• Written comments received from Jeremy and Annisa Prins

Council held a statutory public meeting to hear comments on a privately initiated Official Plan Amendment for 476420 3rd Line, Melancthon (Chipwoods Park). The amendment would redesignate the site from Countryside Area and Prime Agricultural to Community Settlement Area to allow 222 residential units. No vote was taken; a final recommendation report will come at a future meeting.

• Approved agenda as amended (carried)

Council Meeting

Council will consider a recommendation to refuse a County Official Plan Amendment that would redesignate 514504 2nd Line, Amaranth from Prime Agricultural to Community Settlement Area. Other items include approving a two-year repayment plan for child care operators, receiving an update on homelessness task force implementation, and directing advocacy for a Universal Basic Income pilot program. A motion requests the release of a Highway 10 safety review, and several building services agreements with local townships are to be enacted.

• Refuse COPA 1-25 to redesignate 514504 2nd Line, Amaranth from Prime Agricultural to Community Settlement Area
• Approve two-year repayment plan for child care operators for 2025 Canada Wide Early Learning and Child Care Benefit reconciliation
• Direct staff to advocate for Universal Basic Income pilot program to federal government
• Motion requesting Ministry of Transportation release completed Operational Performance Review of Highway 10
• Enact building services agreements with East Garafraxa, Grand Valley, Melancthon, Mono, Mulmur, and Shelburne

Council voted 32-0 to refuse a County Official Plan Amendment that would have redesignated 514504 2nd Line, Amaranth from Prime Agricultural to Community Settlement Area. Council also approved a two-year repayment plan for child care operators' outstanding Canada Wide Early Learning and Child Care benefit amounts, directed a letter advocating for a Universal Basic Income pilot program, and requested the Ministry of Transportation release a Highway 10 performance review. A motion was passed to have staff report on alternative council meeting structures.

• Refused Official Plan Amendment to redesignate 514504 2nd Line, Amaranth from Prime Agricultural to Community Settlement Area (32-0)
• Approved two-year repayment plan for child care operators' outstanding 2025 Canada Wide Early Learning benefit amounts (carried)
• Directed staff to prepare a letter advocating for a Universal Basic Income pilot program (carried)
• Requested Ministry of Transportation release Highway 10 Operational Performance Review with timelines (carried)
• Directed staff to report on exploring alternative council meeting structures by June 28, 2026 (carried)
• Enacted seven by-laws: lease with Orwill Allergy Products and building service agreements with five municipalities (carried)
• Received 2025 Dufferin Oaks Annual Quality Report (carried)
• Received Homelessness Task Force Implementation Plan Update and directed continued implementation (carried)

Council Meeting

The Council will receive a series of reports and make decisions on several service agreements and policy updates. It will approve a $874,831.54 contract to R.J. Burnside and Associates for the Dufferin Road 109/Riddell/South Arterial Road Corridor Municipal Class Environmental Assessment. The meeting also includes approval of a $350,000 change order to AECOM for a zoning by‑law amendment related to the new Southern Operations Centre.

• Approve $350,000 change order to AECOM for zoning by‑law amendment for the Southern Operations Centre land (Item 10.13)
• Award $874,831.54 (excluding tax) to R.J. Burnside and Associates for the Dufferin Road 109/Riddell/South Arterial Road Corridor Environmental Assessment (Item 10.14)
• Fund additional payroll implementation costs from the Digital Modernization Reserve (Item 10.10)
• Approve the Attendance Management Policy (Item 10.11)
• Receive the revised New Building Services Agreement (Item 10.12)

The council approved the award of a $874,831.54 contract to R.J. Burnside and Associates for the municipal‑class environmental assessment of Dufferin Road 109, Riddell Road and the South Arterial Road, offsetting a $275,000 budget shortfall with anticipated capital‑asset savings. It also approved a procedural by‑law amendment setting council meetings for 6 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursday of each month, adopted the Attendance Management Policy, deferred the New Operations Centre zoning amendment, approved a $350,000 change order to AECOM for that zoning amendment, and authorized the Warden to sign two health‑service accountability agreements.

• Approved award of $874,831.54 contract to R.J. Burnside and Associates for road‑widening environmental assessment (25‑6)
• Approved procedural by‑law amendment to hold council meetings at 6 p.m. second/fourth Thursday (26‑5)
• Approved Attendance Management Policy (unanimous consent)
• Deferred New Operations Centre Zoning By‑Law Amendment to next term (7‑24)
• Approved $350,000 change order to AECOM for zoning amendment (24‑7)
• Authorized Warden to sign Long Term Care Service Accountability Agreement (consent)
• Authorized Warden to sign Multi‑Sector Service Accountability Agreement (consent)
• Funded additional payroll costs from Digital Modernization Reserve (consent)

Homelessness Task Force

The Homelessness Task Force will meet to discuss a draft Recommendation Implementation Plan. The meeting also includes an update and tour of the Homelessness Addictions Recovery and Treatment (HART) Hub.

• Update and tour of the Homelessness Addictions Recovery and Treatment (HART) Hub by Lisa Neuman
• Discussion regarding the draft Recommendation Implementation Plan

The task force received a tour update of the Homelessness Addictions Recovery and Treatment (HART) Hub, which opened on November 17, 2025, has served 294 individuals and held over 1,200 appointments, and noted a satellite hub in Shelburne serving more than 75 people. Staff presented a draft implementation plan based on council‑adopted recommendations, organized into four strategic pillars, and said it will be presented to Council in April. No formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded at this meeting.

Access Dufferin

The Access Dufferin Committee will meet to discuss a draft Accessibility Improvement Plan. The meeting is scheduled for March 18, 2026, at the W & M Edelbrock Centre in Orangeville.

• Discussion of draft Accessibility Improvement Plan
• Meeting scheduled for May 20, 2026

The Access Dufferin Committee reviewed the draft Accessibility Improvement Plan and gave feedback on people resources, workforce development, supplier management, communication, technology, and facility supports. No formal approvals, denials, or motions were recorded.

Dufferin Outdoor Recreation Advisory Team

The Dufferin Outdoor Recreation Advisory Team will discuss six report items: the Main Tract Spring Cleanup Event scheduled for April 25, 2026; an update on trail mapping; the Dufferin Rail Trail Natural Features Enhancement Project; upcoming group volunteer events; a stakeholder consultation for the municipal program review; and a proposed format change for the advisory team. No decisions are indicated; the meeting is informational.

• Main Tract Spring Cleanup Event – April 25, 2026
• Trail Mapping Update
• Dufferin Rail Trail Natural Features Enhancement Project
• Group Volunteer Events
• Advisory Team Format Change

Council Meeting

The Dufferin County Council will receive and consider reports on a regional transit study, a long‑term waste management strategy, and a museum property policy. It will vote to adopt the Township of East Garafraxa Official Plan Amendment No. 11, approve a draft non‑union wage and salary administration policy, and appoint a councillor to the Bill Hill Scholarship selection committee. The meeting also includes routine items such as agenda approval, minutes adoption, and a confirmatory by‑law.

• Adoption of Township of East Garafraxa Official Plan Amendment No. 11 (by‑law 4‑2026)
• Approval of the Museum of Dufferin Undocumented Property Policy
• Approval of Draft Non‑Union Wage and Salary Administration Policy
• Presentation of Regional Transit Study findings (Dillon Consulting)
• Presentation of Long‑Term Waste Management Strategy update (Dillon Consulting)

Council received and approved the Museum of Dufferin Undocumented Property Policy, adopted the Township of East Garafraxa Official Plan Amendment No. 11, and approved the Draft Non‑Union Wage and Salary Administration Policy. All three items were approved by consent. The Council also appointed a councillor to the 2026 Bill Hill Scholarship Selection Committee.

• Approved Museum of Dufferin Undocumented Property Policy (consent)
• Adopted Township of East Garafraxa Official Plan Amendment No. 11 (consent)
• Approved Draft Non‑Union Wage and Salary Administration Policy (consent)
• Appointed Councillor Gerrits to 2026 Bill Hill Scholarship Selection Committee (carried)
• Received Long‑Term Waste Management Strategy report and directed staff to consider initiatives (carried)
• Received Regional Transit Study update report (carried)
• Enacted Confirmatory By‑Law 2026‑24 (carried)
• Approved agenda and minutes (carried)

Homelessness Task Force

The Homelessness Task Force is meeting to receive an update from the Director of Health and Human Services. The agenda is primarily procedural.

• Update from the Director of Health and Human Services

The Homelessness Task Force Recommendations Report was presented to Council and approved. Staff were directed to develop an implementation plan that will include budget impacts and outcomes. The next Task Force meeting was scheduled for March 26, 2026.

• Homelessness Task Force Recommendations Report approved (no vote tally provided)
• Implementation plan to be prepared by staff (directed by Council)
• Next meeting scheduled for March 26, 2026 at 5 pm

Council Meeting

The Council will consider a motion to direct staff to create a Budget Process Policy, establish summer budget planning meetings, and set a $100,000 threshold for in‑year budget requests. The meeting also includes approval of the Town of Grand Valley Official Plan Amendment No. 8, a draft Anti‑Discrimination Policy, and several by‑laws covering traffic speeds, tax rates, and charitable rebates for 2026. Additional reports will be received on council remuneration, policy reviews, the Buy Ontario Act, and community paramedic funding.

• Motion 14.1: Budget Planning and Financial Governance Reform – create Budget Process Policy, summer planning meetings, and $100,000 in‑year request threshold
• Item 10.5: Adoption of Town of Grand Valley Updated Official Plan – Official Plan Amendment No. 8, subject to 32 modifications, adopted by By‑law 2025‑57
• Item 10.6: Draft Anti‑Discrimination Policy – approval of the policy
• By‑law 2026‑15: Amend Traffic By‑law 2005‑32 to change speed limits on Dufferin Road 11 and Dufferin Road 124 (Schedules F and G)
• By‑law 2026‑19: Tax Rates By‑law – establish property tax rates for the County for 2026

The council adopted three revised council policies, approved a submission on Bill 72, and accepted the Town of Grand Valley Official Plan Amendment No. 8 with 32 required modifications. It also approved a draft anti‑discrimination policy, maintained the existing community paramedic program while offsetting any funding shortfall from the reserve, and directed staff to create a new Budget Process Policy. Several by‑laws covering traffic speeds, estimates, tax ratios, tax rates, charity rebates, senior rebates and a school‑board lease were enacted.

• Approved revised Notice Provision, Accountability and Transparency, and Council Staff Relationship policies (consent)
• Approved submission of comments on Bill 72 – Buy Ontario Act, 2025
• Approved Town of Grand Valley Official Plan Amendment No. 8, subject to 32 modifications
• Approved draft Anti‑Discrimination Policy
• Maintained status quo for Community Paramedic program; any provincial shortfall to be covered from the Paramedic Services Reserve
• Directed staff to prepare a Budget Process Policy and procedures for long‑term financial sustainability
• Enacted By‑Law 2026‑15 to amend traffic speed limits on Dufferin Road 11 and 124
• Enacted By‑Laws 2026‑17 through 2026‑22 covering estimates, tax ratios, tax rates, charity rebates, low‑income senior rebates and a lease with Upper Grand District School Board

Access Dufferin

The Access Dufferin Committee will open the meeting, deliver a land acknowledgement, and collect any pecuniary interest statements from members. The primary agenda item is a discussion of the draft Accessibility Consulting Improvement Plan. No decisions or votes are indicated in the agenda.

• Land acknowledgement of Indigenous territories
• Declaration of pecuniary interest by members
• Discussion of the draft Accessibility Consulting Improvement Plan

Council - Statutory Meeting

Dufferin County Council is holding a statutory public meeting to consider an Official Plan Amendment application for 514504 2nd Line in Amaranth. The meeting includes a presentation from the Acting Planning Manager and a session for public delegations and council remarks.

• Official Plan Amendment application for 514504 2nd Line, Amaranth

The council approved the agenda for the February 12, 2026 statutory meeting. No decision was made on the Official Plan Amendment for 514504 2nd Line, Amaranth; staff will present a final recommendation at a future meeting. No declarations of pecuniary interest were reported.

• Approved meeting agenda (moved by Nix, seconded by White, carried)
• Deferred decision on 514504 2nd Line amendment – recommendation to be presented later

Council Meeting

The Council will receive and approve a series of year‑in‑review reports from several divisions and consider two policy motions. One motion directs staff to develop a Budget Process Policy and set up regular summer budget planning meetings. The other motion establishes a Planning and Building Services Task Force. Additional items include updates to recruitment, non‑union appointment policies, and a speed‑limit amendment for Dufferin Road 124.

• Motion to create a Budget Process Policy and hold summer budget planning meetings
• Amendment to By‑Law 2005‑32 to set 40 km/h and 60 km/h speed zones on Dufferin Road 124 and Dufferin Road 11
• Approval of the revised Recruitment and Selection Policy
• Approval of the revised Non‑Union Appointment Policy
• Authorization for the Warden to sign a Bill 60 Community Services advocacy letter to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing

Council approved a motion directing staff to draft a Budget Process Policy, establishing summer budget planning meetings and setting a $100,000 threshold for in‑year budget requests. It also approved the creation of a Planning and Building Services Task Force and amended By‑Law 2005‑32 to add new 50 km/h and 60 km/h speed zones on Dufferin Roads 11 and 124. Additional approvals included non‑profit appreciation week, health service compliance, and updated recruitment policies.

• Directed staff to draft Budget Process Policy and hold summer budget planning meetings – Carried
• Approved creation of Planning and Building Services Task Force report – Carried
• Amended By‑Law 2005‑32 to add 50 km/h speed zone on Dufferin Road 11 and 124 – Carried
• Amended By‑Law 2005‑32 to add 60 km/h speed zone on Dufferin Road 11 and 124 – Carried
• Declared Non‑Profit Appreciation Week Feb 15‑21 2026 – Carried
• Authorized Warden to sign Dufferin Oaks Declaration of Compliance – Carried by consent
• Approved revised Recruitment and Selection Policy – Carried by consent
• Approved revised Non‑Union Appointment Policy – Carried by consent

Council - Special Meeting

The Dufferin County Council will receive two budget supplemental reports and consider a recommendation to receive the January 22, 2026 report and approve the 2026 budget with tax levy requirements (amount not specified). The council will also adopt a confirmatory by‑law for the meeting. In addition, a bridge assessment report from the Township of Melancthon will be received for information.

• Receive Bridge Structure 008-0336 Assessment Report from Township of Melancthon (dated Feb 3 2026)
• Review Budget Supplemental No. 1 dated Jan 8 2026 from the Chief Administrative Officer and Manager of Corporate Finance
• Review Budget Supplemental No. 2 dated Jan 22 2026 and recommendation to receive it and approve the 2026 budget with tax levy requirements (amount blank)
• Adopt Confirmatory By‑law 2026‑xx to confirm the council proceedings of Feb 11 2026
• Approve the meeting agenda

The council approved the 2026 budget, setting the tax levy at $52,705,255. It suspended sections of the Procedural By-law to reconsider the Road Network Rationalization plan and voted to defer its implementation. Savings from the deferral were transferred to the Capital Reserves Fund, while a motion to allocate $200,000 for a bridge decommissioning was rejected. All capital projects and strategic initiatives were also voted to be deferred to the next term, which was defeated.

• Suspended Sections 20.16 and 20.17 of Procedural By-law (24‑10)
• Reconsidered Road Network Rationalization implementation framework (29‑5)
• Motion to allocate up to $200,000 for Bridge 8‑336 decommissioning – LOST
• Deferral of Road Network Rationalization implementation direction – CARRIED
• Transferred savings from deferral to Capital Reserves Fund – CARRIED
• Motion to defer all capital projects and strategic initiatives – LOST (1‑33)
• Approved 2026 budget and tax levy of $52,705,255 – CARRIED (30‑4)
• Enacted Confirmatory By‑Law 2026‑08 – CARRIED

Council - Special Meeting

The Dufferin County Council will consider several routine items, including approval of the agenda, a declaration of interest by members, and a closed‑session discussion under Municipal Act Section 239(2)(b). The primary substantive action is the adoption of Confirmatory By‑law 2026‑xx, which will be read three times and enacted. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment.

• Confirmatory By‑law 2026‑xx to be read first, second, and third time and enacted
• Approval of the agenda for the February 5, 2026 meeting
• Declaration of interest by Council members as required by the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act
• Closed session for personal matters under Municipal Act Section 239(2)(b)
• Adjournment of the meeting

The council approved the meeting agenda and moved into a closed session on personal matters about an identifiable individual. After the closed session, the council returned to open session, read and enacted By‑Law 2026‑07, and then adjourned the meeting.

• Agenda approved (motion by Councillor Nix, seconded by Councillor Gerrits)
• Moved into Closed Session on personal matters (motion by Councillor Horner, seconded by Councillor McLean)
• Returned to Open Session (motion by Councillor Horner, seconded by Councillor McLean)
• By‑Law 2026‑07 read three times and enacted (motion by Councillor Creelman, seconded by Councillor Soloman)
• Meeting adjourned (motion by Councillor McLean, seconded by Councillor Gardhouse)

Council - Special Meeting

The Dufferin County Council will review the 2026 Draft Budget, receive two budget supplemental reports, and vote on approving the budget with its tax levy requirements (the amount is not specified in the agenda). The meeting also includes a public question period and the enactment of a confirmatory by‑law for the meeting proceedings.

• Review and approval of the 2026 Draft Budget (tax levy amount not listed)
• Receipt of Budget Supplemental No. 1 dated January 8 2026
• Receipt of Budget Supplemental No. 2 dated January 22 2026
• Enactment of Confirmatory By‑law 2026‑xx
• Public Question Period for attendees

The council approved the meeting agenda and moved into a closed session before returning to open session. It deferred the 2026 Draft Budget Review to a future meeting. The council read and enacted By‑Law 2026‑06 and then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved agenda (carried)
• Moved to closed session (carried)
• Returned to open session (carried)
• Deferred 2026 Draft Budget Review to a future meeting (carried)
• Enacted Confirmatory By‑Law 2026‑06 (carried)
• Adjourned meeting (carried)

Council Meeting

Dufferin County Council will receive a series of reports, including updates on health services, procurement, and the 2026 budget. The council will consider approving a draft Reserve and Reserve Fund Policy that closes multiple reserve accounts. A motion will be voted on to establish a Planning and Building Services Task Force to examine approval processes. The meeting also includes routine approvals of agenda items, minutes, and other reports.

• Reserve and Reserve Fund Policy – approval of draft policy and closure of numerous reserve accounts
• Budget Supplemental No. 2 – receipt and approval of the 2026 budget with tax levy requirements
• Planning and Building Services Task Force – motion to establish a task force on planning and building approvals
• Dufferin Oaks Funding Update – report on one‑time funding received by Dufferin Oaks Long Term Care Home
• Bill 60 – Community Services Impacts – report on potential impacts of the Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, 2025

The council approved the agenda and adopted the previous meeting minutes. It received a series of reports, approved the Reserve and Reserve Fund Policy and closed fifteen specific reserves, and directed staff to draft a letter on Bill 60 impacts. The Budget Supplemental No. 2 was deferred to a special meeting on Jan 29, and the termination of Grand Valley’s Building Services agreement was received.

• Approved agenda (carried)
• Adopted minutes of Jan 8, 2026 meeting (carried)
• Received and approved items 10.1‑10.7 reports (by consent)
• Received Procedural By‑Law Review report (carried)
• Received Bill 60 Community Services Impacts report and directed staff to draft concerns letter (carried)
• Approved Reserve and Reserve Fund Policy and closed fifteen listed reserves (carried)
• Deferred Budget Supplemental No. 2 to Jan 29 special meeting (carried)
• Received Grand Valley termination of Building Services agreement (carried)