Dufferin County public meetings in 2024

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

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)

The committee met to receive reports regarding paramedic services budget enhancements, community services activity for the second and third quarters of 2024, and funding increases for the Reaching Home program. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Received 2025 Paramedic Services Budget report (Carried)
• Received Quarterly Community Services Activity Report for Q2 and Q3 2024 (Carried)
• Received Reaching Home Funding Increase report (Carried)

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

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Community Advisory Committee met virtually on November 28, 2024, but lost quorum during a presentation by the Early Years and Child Care Division, forcing the meeting to adjourn early. No formal decisions were made; the only action was scheduling the next meeting for January 23, 2025.

• Meeting adjourned early due to loss of quorum during EYCC presentation
• Next meeting scheduled for January 23, 2025 at 7:00 pm (virtual)

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

The General Government Services Committee approved a $12,500 grant to the Township of Mulmur for the Municipal Emergency Readiness Fund, received a report on user fee by-law changes, and supported a Town of Orangeville resolution on tax distribution. All decisions were carried unanimously.

• Approved $12,500 (or 50% of actual cost, whichever lower) Municipal Emergency Readiness Fund grant for Mulmur
• Received User Fee By-Law update report and directed that a by-law be presented to Council, repealing By-Law 2015-41
• Adopted Access Dufferin minutes from November 20, 2024
• Received Health and Safety Updates report for 2024
• Supported Town of Orangeville resolution on distribution of taxes 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

The Access Dufferin Committee met on November 20, 2024, to hear a presentation on the Raising the Bar website and discuss potential training on alternative communication for meetings. The minutes record no substantive decisions or votes, as the meeting was procedural and informational.

• Discussed potential training on alternative and augmented forms of communication for Committee and Council meetings

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)

The County-Wide Transit Ad Hoc Committee directed staff to collaborate with neighboring counties on a federal grant application for a regional door-to-door transit feasibility study. Additionally, staff will explore partnership opportunities with Grey County regarding the Orangeville to Shelburne transit route.

• Directed staff to apply for federal grant for regional transit study (Carried)
• Directed staff to explore partnership with Grey County for Orangeville-Shelburne route (Carried)

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)

Dufferin County Council adopted a new Economic Development Strategy and Action Plan and approved several infrastructure and financial measures. Council also authorized staff to pursue a federal grant for a regional door-to-door transit feasibility study and tabled a motion to restructure committee meetings. Additionally, Council provided direction on CUPE labour negotiations following a closed session.

• Adopted Economic Development Strategy and Action Plan
• Approved 2025 Household Hazardous and Electronic Waste procurement
• Authorized pedestrian bridge easement with Credit Valley Conservation
• Approved 2025 Municipal Emergency Readiness Fund grants
• Reappointed Councillor Gerrits to SWIFT Board of Directors
• Tabled motion to dissolve standing committees
• Approved CUPE negotiation mandate
• Enacted four by-laws regarding tax rates and lease agreements

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

The special meeting was largely procedural, with the only substantive action being a closed session under the Municipal Act to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual. Council received a verbal report on the matter, then returned to open session and passed a confirmatory by-law. No other decisions were made.

• Approved agenda (carried)
• Moved into closed session (3:06 pm) under Municipal Act s. 239(2)(b) (carried)
• Received verbal report on identifiable individual in closed session
• Returned to open session (4:06 pm) (carried)
• Enacted By-Law 2024-45, confirmatory by-law (carried)

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

The special meeting was called to order and immediately moved into closed session under the Municipal Act to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual (a municipal or local board employee). Council received a verbal report in closed session, returned to open session, and adjourned without making any substantive public decisions.

• Moved into closed session for personal matters about an identifiable individual (carried)
• Returned to open session (carried)
• Adjourned meeting (carried)

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

The Dufferin County Health and Human Services Committee received several reports regarding community support services, encampments, mobility vans, and staffing. The committee directed staff to implement phase one of the Enhanced Older Adults Transportation Plan in 2025 and approved funding additional mobility van costs through the Dufferin Oaks Capital Reserve Fund. Additionally, the committee voted to support the SolvetheCrisis.ca campaign, calling on provincial and federal governments to address homelessness, mental health, and addictions.

• Received report on Funding Increase for Community Support Services
• Received report on Encampments and Reaching Home Project
• Approved purchase of mobility vans with additional costs funded through the Dufferin Oaks Capital Reserve Fund
• Received report on Enhanced Older Adults Transportation Plan Update and directed staff to implement phase one in 2025 with costs included in the 2025 Budget
• Received report on Ministry of Health Ambulance Service Review Final Report
• Received report on Organizational Planning - Health and Human Services Staffing
• Supported the SolvetheCrisis.ca Campaign and called for provincial and federal action on mental health, addictions, and homelessness

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

The committee approved an updated Procurement By-Law and a new Creed and Accommodation of Spiritual and Religious Observances policy (with no additional paid days off). It also approved 2025 Municipal Emergency Readiness Fund grants for four municipalities and Dufferin Emergency Search and Rescue, and received reports on the Vacant Home Tax, CAO Performance Evaluation Policy, and organizational planning. A notice of motion to dissolve standing committees and move to bi-monthly council meetings was introduced but not voted on.

• Approved 2024 Procurement By-Law update (carried)
• Approved Creed and Accommodation of Spiritual and Religious Observances policy, no additional paid days off (carried)
• Approved $12,500 or 50% cost grant for Grand Valley, Melancthon, and Mono for emergency readiness
• Approved $5,285 or 50% cost grant for Shelburne for emergency readiness
• Approved $10,000 grant for Dufferin Emergency Search and Rescue
• Received Vacant Home Tax report (carried)
• Received CAO Performance Evaluation Policy report and approved policy with HR consultant amendment
• Received organizational planning report (carried)

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

The Dufferin County Infrastructure and Environmental Services Committee directed staff to enter an easement agreement for a pedestrian bridge and trail over the Credit River and approved proceeding with contractor procurement for 2025 waste events. The committee also agreed to enter a trail use lease agreement with the Mansfield Outdoor Centre and passed a resolution requesting the provincial government implement a rural road safety program. Additionally, a request from the Township of Melancthon for road safety funding was deferred to January 2025.

• Directed staff to enter agreement with Credit Valley Conservation for trail and pedestrian bridge over Credit River
• Approved proceeding with contractor procurement for 2025 Household Hazardous and Electronic Waste Events
• Approved Main Tract trail use lease agreement with Mansfield Outdoor Centre through November 30, 2025
• Received 2025 Organizational Planning report for Infrastructure and Environmental Services
• Received correspondence from Township of Mulmur regarding road network transfers
• Began procurement process for transportation data management and analysis software
• Requested Government of Ontario implement an Ontario Rural Road Safety Program
• Deferred Melancthon correspondence regarding community safety funding to January 2025

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

The Community Development and Tourism Committee received 11 reports and approved the deaccession of objects from the Museum of Dufferin's permanent collection. All motions were carried unanimously. The committee also received updates on the Economic Development Strategy, Tourism Strategy Addendum, new Investors Guide, and the 2024 Ontario Building Code, among others.

• Received Museum Summer Camp Report (carried)
• Approved deaccession of objects per Museum of Dufferin Collections Management Policy (carried)
• Received Economic Development Strategy and Action Plan draft (carried)
• Received Tourism Strategy and Action Plan Addendum (carried)
• Received New Investors Guide and Investment Attraction Outlook (carried)
• Received Building Services: County of Dufferin & Township of Amaranth update (carried)
• Received New 2024 Ontario Building Code report (carried)
• Received Municipal Comprehensive Review Progress Report (carried)

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)

Dufferin County Council directed staff to implement a transit service between Orangeville and Shelburne, operated by the Town of Orangeville, with a fare-free pilot from January 2025 to July 2027 and an annual budget of $168,000. Council also received the Older Adults Services Review and Master Housing Strategy, directing staff to proceed with the next implementation phase. A petition about safety at County Road 21 and 2nd Line was referred to the Infrastructure and Environmental Services Committee. Auditors BDO Canada LLP were appointed for 2024-2026.

• Approved transit service between Orangeville and Shelburne with fare-free pilot Jan 2025-Jul 2027 and $168,000 annual budget
• Received Older Adults Services Review and Master Housing Strategy; directed staff to identify three properties for development
• Referred petition on County Road 21 and 2nd Line safety to Infrastructure and Environmental Services Committee
• Adopted County-Wide Transit Ad Hoc Committee minutes from September 12, 2024
• Received Third Quarter Procurement Report
• Appointed BDO Canada LLP as auditors for 2024-2026 via By-Law 2024-42
• Enacted By-Law 2024-43 ratifying Bethell Hospice lease assignment agreement
• Enacted By-Law 2024-44 confirming proceedings

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)

The County-Wide Transit Ad Hoc Committee directed staff to implement a transit service between Orangeville and Shelburne, operated by the Town of Orangeville, with a fare-free pilot program running from January 2025 to July 2027. An annual amount of $168,000 ($14,000 monthly) will be included in the 2025 budget. The motion was carried unanimously by the three councillors present. The committee also received an update on older adult transportation expansion, with four potential routes under development.

• Approved directing staff to implement Orangeville-Shelburne transit service (carried)
• Approved fare-free pilot program from January 2025 to July 2027 (carried)
• Approved $168,000 annual budget for 2025 (carried)

Access Dufferin

The agenda for the Dufferin County meeting on 2024-09-18 contains no listed items and appears to be procedural boilerplate only.

The Access Dufferin Committee received updates on the Resiliency Hub Project, Economic Development achievements, and upcoming events. No formal decisions or votes were taken; the meeting was informational only.

• No formal decisions or votes were recorded at the meeting

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

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No specific decisions, discussions, or agenda items are listed.

The special meeting was largely procedural, with the only substantive decision being a closed-session discussion about an identifiable individual, after which Council authorized the Warden to act as discussed. The meeting also approved the agenda and a confirmatory by-law (2024-34) to formalize the proceedings.

• Approved agenda for August 27, 2024 special meeting
• Moved into closed session under Municipal Act Section 239(2)(b) for a personal matter
• Authorized Warden to act as discussed in closed session
• Enacted By-Law 2024-34 confirming proceedings

Council - Special Meeting

The council special meeting agenda contains no listed items. No decisions or discussions are documented in the provided agenda.

Dufferin County Council held a statutory public meeting on proposed building permit fee changes, with no public comments received. Council then approved the Enbridge Gas Inc. Model Franchise Agreement and authorized its submission to the Ontario Energy Board, and approved a $15,000 month-to-month subsidy for Grey County Transit Route 2, not to exceed four months, funded from the Rate Stabilization Reserve.

• Approved Enbridge Gas Inc. Model Franchise Agreement and draft by-law, authorizing submission to Ontario Energy Board
• Approved $15,000 month-to-month subsidy for Grey County Transit Route 2 (Shelburne-Orangeville), max 4 months, from Rate Stabilization Reserve
• Enacted By-Law 2024-32 authorizing Warden and Clerk to execute Enbridge franchise agreement
• Enacted By-Law 2024-33 confirming proceedings of the meeting
• Held public meeting on building permit fee changes; no public comments received

Health and Human Services

The agenda for the Dufferin County Health and Human Services meeting on 2024-08-22 contains no listed items. It appears to consist only of procedural placeholders and software branding. No decisions, discussions, or proposals are detailed in the provided document.

The committee received a report on the 2025 rent increase and approved a 2.5% increase for market rents on County-owned housing units. It also adopted the Terms of Reference for the Dufferin County Homelessness Task Force, as amended to include assessment of the housing strategy. A resolution urging the province to address the physician shortage was carried, and a notice of motion was given to request changes to federal childcare funding quotas.

• Approved 2.5% increase to 2025 market rents for County-owned housing units
• Adopted Homelessness Task Force Terms of Reference, as amended
• Carried resolution urging province to recognize physician shortage and fund health care
• Received funding increase report for Community Support Services
• Received Early Years and Child Care Service System Plan 2023-2026
• Received financial update up to June 30, 2024
• Notice of motion to request federal/provincial fix of childcare for-profit/not-for-profit quotas

Community Development and Tourism

The provided agenda contains only procedural software boilerplate and no specific discussion or decision items. No business items were listed for this meeting.

The Community Development and Tourism Committee received all eight reports presented, covering topics from the Municipal Comprehensive Review progress to enforcement statistics and a financial update. The only substantive action taken was approving the deaccession of objects from the Museum of Dufferin's permanent collection as listed in the August 2024 report. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Received Municipal Comprehensive Review progress report (carried)
• Received report on international recognition for tourism initiatives (carried)
• Received Community Insights Workshop Series update (carried)
• Received Updated 2023 International Plowing Match Aggregate Report (carried)
• Received Enforcement Statistics report (carried)
• Approved deaccession of museum objects per Collections Management Policy (carried)
• Received Financial Update to June 30, 2024 (carried)

General Government Services

The Dufferin County General Government Services agenda for August 22, 2024 contains no listed items. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the agenda. The document appears to be a placeholder with no substantive content.

The committee approved a revised Alcohol Risk Management Policy, a new Employee Expense Reimbursement Policy, and extended the insurance contract with Intact Public Entities for 2025. It also approved a by-law to end property tax capping and received reports on Next Generation 9-1-1, emergency management legislation, and the 2025 budget schedule. All decisions were carried unanimously.

• Approved revised Alcohol Risk Management Policy (carried)
• Approved Employee Expense Reimbursement Policy (carried)
• Engaged Intact Public Entities for 2025 insurance services (carried)
• Approved by-law to end property tax capping (carried)
• Received HCIA mid-year report (carried)
• Adopted DEI Advisory Committee minutes (carried)
• Adopted Access Dufferin minutes (carried)
• Received Next Generation 9-1-1 update (carried)

Infrastructure and Environmental Services

The Dufferin County Infrastructure and Environmental Services meeting agenda contains no listed items. No decisions, discussions, or proposals are detailed in the provided agenda. The agenda appears to be empty or placeholder content only.

The Infrastructure & Environmental Services Committee received seven reports and made two substantive decisions: committing funds from the rate stabilization reserve for the County's portion of electric vehicle charger funding, and directing staff to work with local municipalities to investigate automated speed enforcement. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Received Road and Bridge Capital Update – August 2024 (carried)
• Received New Operations Centre Project Update, Phase 1A – August 2024 (carried)
• Received Zero-Emissions Vehicle Awareness Initiative Funding report (carried)
• Received Electric Vehicle Chargers for Fleet report and committed funds from rate stabilization reserve for County portion (carried)
• Received Road Safety – Horse and Buggy Evaluation Plan report (carried)
• Received Automated Speed Enforcement Program report and directed staff to investigate implementation with local municipalities (carried)
• Received Financial Update to June 30, 2024 (carried)

Access Dufferin

The Dufferin County meeting agenda contains no listed items. No decisions or discussions are detailed in the provided agenda. The document appears to be a procedural placeholder.

The Access Dufferin Committee unanimously agreed to add four additional accessible parking spaces at the Edelbrock Centre, two near Entrance B and two near Entrance C, following a review of the current parking lot design. The design meets AODA and Ontario Building Code standards, and a rendering from the engineering firm will be circulated. The committee also agreed to hold joint meetings with Orangeville and Shelburne accessibility committees, including a proposed twice-yearly schedule.

• Approved adding four accessible parking spots at Edelbrock Centre (unanimous)
• Agreed to hold joint meetings with Orangeville and Shelburne accessibility committees

Access Dufferin

The provided agenda contains only procedural software placeholders and boilerplate text. No specific decisions, discussions, or agenda items are listed.

Council Meeting

This agenda consists of procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE software interface. No specific meeting items, discussions, or decisions are listed in the provided text.

Council authorized spending up to $85,000 from the Rate Stabilization Reserve to update the Edelbrock Centre's design. Other key actions included appointing new Integrity Commissioners and approving housing allowances for eligible applicants.

• Approved up to $85,000 for Edelbrock Centre design and feasibility update (31-3)
• Appointed Jeffrey Abrams and Janice Atwood as Integrity Commissioners for a 5-year term
• Approved up to $100,000 in additional Housing Allowances from the Reserve for Social Housing
• Authorized $1.00 per year lease for additional space for Shelburne Centre for Health
• Approved amending Site Plan Agreement for RSSB Canada (32-2)
• Reduced speed limits to 40 km/hr on Dufferin Road 11 and 124 for three years
• Implemented community safety zone on Dufferin Road 7
• Declared September 9, 2024, as Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness Day

Council - Special Meeting

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Council met in a special session to discuss a personal matter regarding an identifiable individual in closed session. Following the session, Council approved a motion for the Warden and Committee Chairs to carry out the direction discussed privately.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Moved into closed session at 6:22 pm to discuss a personal matter about an identifiable individual
• Approved direction for the Warden and Committee Chairs to act on matters discussed in closed session
• Enacted By-Law 2024-28 to confirm the proceedings of the July 4, 2024 meeting

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Community Advisory Committee

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The Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Community Advisory Committee met by video conference on June 27, 2024, and approved moving forward with its draft annual workplan as presented. The workplan sets out four strategic goals covering DEI training, reviewing County programs, amplifying community equity initiatives, and presenting the plan and a report to Council. No other substantive decisions were recorded; the meeting adjourned at 7:31 pm.

• Approved moving forward with the annual workplan as presented (moved by Sharon Cadeau, seconded by Jordan Dedier; carried)

Health and Human Services

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Dufferin County's Health & Human Services Committee approved additional housing allowances of up to $100,000 from the Reserve for Social Housing to support eligible applicants on the By Name List. It also approved a request from the Shelburne Centre for Health for additional space, authorizing a lease at $1.00 per year. Several reports were received, including updates on the Dufferin County Equity Collaborative, Community Safety and Well-Being Plan, Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care System, and Dufferin Oaks funding. A notice of motion was moved requesting the provincial ministers reconsider funding cuts to wastewater testing.

• Approved additional housing allowances up to $100,000 from Reserve for Social Housing (carried)
• Approved Shelburne Centre for Health's request for additional space with a $1.00 per year lease (carried)
• Received DCEC 2023 Report to the Community (carried)
• Received Community Safety and Well-Being Plan 2021-2024 2023 Annual Report (carried)
• Received Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care System Update #3 (carried)
• Received Dufferin Oaks 2024 Funding Update (carried)
• Notice of motion: request Minister of Health and Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks reconsider wastewater testing funding cuts

General Government Services

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The General Government Services Committee adopted minutes from Access Dufferin (May 15, 2024) and the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Community Advisory Committee (May 30, 2024), including a recommendation to support the essence of a Town of Shelburne resolution on eradicating racism with revised wording. It received a report on the 2024 Bill Hill Scholarship recipients and program update, and received a report on the Canada Community-Building Fund Agreement while enacting the related Municipal Funding Agreement by-law. A correspondence item from the Township of Melancthon requesting a protocol for communicating significant events was received, and no decisions were made on it. All motions carried; no vote tallies were recorded.

• Adopted Access Dufferin minutes from May 15, 2024 (carried)
• Adopted DEI Community Advisory Committee minutes from May 30, 2024 and its recommendation on Shelburne resolution wording (carried)
• Received report on Bill Hill Scholarship 2024 recipients and program update (carried)
• Received Canada Community-Building Fund Agreement report and enacted related by-law (carried)
• Received Township of Melancthon correspondence requesting a significant events communication protocol (no decision recorded)

Infrastructure and Environmental Services

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The Infrastructure & Environmental Services Committee received a road and bridge capital update and approved a community safety zone on Dufferin Road 7 extending 500 metres west of the Mono-Adjala Townline intersection, with a corresponding revision to the Consolidated Traffic By-Law 2005-32. The committee also approved temporarily reducing the speed limit to 40 km/hr on Dufferin Road 11 between 30 Sideroad and Highway 89, and on Dufferin Road 124 between Highway 89 and Wansborough Way, for three years, with a review in 18 months. A notice of motion was moved directing staff and Council to advocate with the Ministry of Transportation for safety features on Highway 10 at the intersection of Dufferin Road 17 and Highway 10. All recorded motions carried.

• Received Road and Bridge Capital Update – June 2024 (carried)
• Approved community safety zone on Dufferin Road 7, 500 metres west of Mono-Adjala Townline intersection, and revised Schedule I of Consolidated Traffic By-Law 2005-32 (carried)
• Approved temporary 40 km/hr speed limit on Dufferin Road 11 between 30 Sideroad and Highway 89, and Dufferin Road 124 between Highway 89 and Wansborough Way, for three years, with review in 18 months (carried)
• Moved notice of motion to advocate with the Ministry of Transportation for safety features on Highway 10 at Dufferin Road 17 and Highway 10

Community Development and Tourism

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The Community Development and Tourism Committee received three reports: Building Division customer service initiatives, a proposed amendment to the fees and charges by-law, and a Museum Strategic Plan progress update. It also directed that a public meeting be held under the Building Code Act regarding the fee changes. No new by-laws were adopted; all items were received as information or for process. The meeting adjourned at 3:54 pm.

• Received Building Division customer service report (Carried)
• Received fees and charges by-law amendment report; directed public meeting under Building Code Act (Carried)
• Received Museum Strategic Plan progress report (Carried)
• No by-laws adopted; no public questions or pecuniary interest declarations

Council Meeting

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Council approved the 2023 Financial Statements and awarded a $108,744 contract for a 2024 Road Needs Study. Members also authorized $1.37 million in capital workplan adjustments for various road and culvert projects. Additionally, Council passed a motion urging federal and provincial governments to resolve a housing funding dispute.

• Approved 2023 Financial Statements
• Awarded 2024 Road Needs Study for $108,744
• Adjusted 2024 capital workplan by $1,370,000 for road and culvert projects
• Approved $34,055.94 for Corbetton Church mould remediation
• Resolved to advocate for resolution of Federal-Provincial housing funding conflict
• Requested staff report on Automated Speed Enforcement technology
• Nominated Chris Gerrits for AMO Board of Directors (2024-2026)
• Enacted By-Law 2024-26 regarding Boundary Road Agreement with County of Grey

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Community Advisory Committee

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The Committee approved a recommendation to the County Council regarding a resolution from the Town of Shelburne to eradicate all forms of racism. Members also reviewed the Corporate Strategic Plan 2023-2026 and a draft Annual Workplan Template.

• Approved recommendation to support the essence of the Town of Shelburne anti-racism resolution with revised, broader wording (Carried)

Community Development and Tourism

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The committee approved $34,055.94 for mould remediation at Corbetton Church and authorized the removal of dismantled log cabins from museum grounds. It also directed staff to further explore a community pasture proposal for County owned land and supported a Town of Orangeville resolution on the Ontario Heritage Act.

• Approved $34,055.94 from Rate Stabilization Reserve for Corbetton Church mould remediation
• Approved removal of dismantled log cabins per Museum of Dufferin's Collections Management Policy
• Directed staff to further explore community pasture proposal for 195594 and 195620 Amaranth-Grand Valley Townline
• Supported Town of Orangeville resolution regarding Ontario Heritage Act amendments

Infrastructure and Environmental Services

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• Public hearings on proposed ordinances
• Contracts and agreements
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The Committee approved several funding adjustments to the 2024 capital workplan and awarded a road needs study contract. Members also directed staff to investigate road safety concerns regarding slow-moving vehicles and a potential community safety zone on Hockley Road.

• Approved 2024 Road Needs Study award of $108,744 funded from Rate Stabilization Reserve
• Approved $1,370,000 in capital workplan adjustments for culverts, roads, and an ATV trailer
• Directed staff to investigate road safety solutions for slow-moving buggies and equipment
• Received 2023 Climate Action Report Card
• Resolved to investigate creating a Community Safety Zone on Hockley Road

Health and Human Services

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The Committee approved a motion for the Warden to advocate to federal and provincial governments to resolve a funding dispute affecting social housing supports. The Committee also authorized the Warden to sign a health compliance declaration and supported a resolution regarding drinking water testing.

• Approved motion for Warden to advocate for resolution of federal-provincial funding dispute for social housing (Carried)
• Authorized Warden to sign Multi Sector Service Accountability Agreement declaration of compliance (Carried)
• Supported Township of Amaranth resolution against phasing out free private drinking water testing (Carried)
• Received First Quarter 2024 Community Services Activity Report (Carried)
• Received 2023 Community Services Annual Review (Carried)
• Received 2024-2025 Homelessness Prevention Program Update (Carried)
• Received 2023-2024 Dufferin Oaks Quality Services Report (Carried)

Access Dufferin

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The committee received a progress report on the Resilience Hub Pilot Project and an update on accessible parking at the Edelbrock Centre. No formal votes or motions were recorded during the meeting.

• Received update on Resilience Hub Pilot Project Phase 1
• Noted repainting of Edelbrock Centre parking lot and accessible spaces scheduled for May 18, 2024
• Requested staff follow up with Town of Orangeville regarding accessible bus availability

Council Meeting

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Council approved a speed limit reduction from 80 to 60 km/hr on Dufferin Road 109 near Amaranth to support temporary intersection improvements. They also adopted Terms of Reference for a new County-Wide Transit Ad Hoc Committee and approved several policies, including accommodations for persons with disabilities and museum event rentals. A report on the Shelburne by-pass was deferred to the June meeting.

• Approved speed limit change to 60 km/hr on Dufferin Road 109
• Adopted Terms of Reference for County-Wide Transit Ad Hoc Committee
• Approved draft Accommodation for Persons with Disability Policy
• Approved Museum Event & Rental Policy
• Approved deaccession of specific museum objects
• Deferred Shelburne by-pass route endorsement to June meeting
• Enacted By-Laws 2024-21 through 2024-24
• Received report on Bill 185 and Provincial Planning Statement

Community Development and Tourism

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The Committee approved a new policy for third-party rentals at the Museum and authorized the deaccession of specific objects from the Museum's permanent collection. The Committee also received reports on conservation authority regulatory changes, economic development workshops, and first-quarter financial results.

• Approved Museum Event & Rental Policy (Carried)
• Approved deaccession of objects identified in the Museum Deaccession Report (Carried)
• Received report on Legislative & Regulatory Changes Affecting Conservation Authorities (Carried)
• Received report on Community Insight Workshop Series for Economic Development Strategy (Carried)
• Received First Quarter Financial Results report (Carried)

General Government Services

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The committee approved a new policy for the accommodation of persons with disabilities. Several financial and IT reports were received, and a policy regarding spiritual and religious observances was deferred to the next meeting.

• Approved Accommodation for Persons with Disability Policy
• Deferred Creed and the Accommodation of Spiritual and Religious Observances policy to next meeting
• Adopted Access Dufferin Special Meeting minutes from April 3, 2024
• Received IT & GIS Status Report
• Received Annual Report on Long Term Debt Capacity
• Received Annual Development Charges Report
• Received First Quarter Financial Results report

Health and Human Services

The Health and Human Services Committee received a mid-year staffing update and approved the addition of a part-time EarlyON Program Facilitator. The committee also received the First Quarter Financial Results report for January through March 2024. During other business, members discussed Ontario Works rate increases and the status of subsidized housing units at the SHIP building.

• Approved additional part-time EarlyON Program Facilitator position
• Received Community Services Mid Year Staffing Update report
• Received First Quarter Financial Results report (Jan 1–Mar 31, 2024)

Council Meeting

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Dufferin County Council approved adding $1,137,000 in projects to the 2024 capital workplan, including a $325,000 building vehicle and a $275,000 nurse call system for long term care. Council approved the 2024 Community Grant allocations to dozens of local organizations and approved Official Plan Amendment No. 5 as adopted by the Township of Mulmur. Council also directed staff to proceed with geotechnical investigations on Dufferin Road 11 at an estimated cost of $25,000, funded through the Rate Stabilization Reserve, and referred a motion on County-owned property at 195620 and 195594 Amaranth-East Luther Townline to Committee, with recommendations due back by June 12, 2024.

• Approved adding $1,137,000 in projects to the 2024 capital workplan (Carried)
• Approved 2024 Community Grant allocations to listed organizations (Carried)
• Approved Official Plan Amendment No. 5 as adopted by the Township of Mulmur (Carried)
• Directed staff to proceed with geotechnical investigations on Dufferin Road 11 at an estimated cost of $25,000, funded through the Rate Stabilization Reserve (Carried)
• Approved the Updated Rural Water Quality Program Funding Agreement and authorized the Warden and Clerk to execute it (Carried)
• Authorized the Warden and Clerk to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services (Carried)
• Referred the motion on 195620 and 195594 Amaranth-East Luther Townline to Committee, with recommendations due by June 12, 2024 (Carried)
• Enacted By-Laws 2024-16 through 2024-20 (Carried)

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Community Advisory Committee

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Access Dufferin

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The Access Dufferin Committee reviewed plans to replace the brick walkway at Dufferin Oaks Long Term Care Home with a concrete surface to reduce trip hazards and improve accessibility. The proposed plan includes adding benches and fencing the patio area.

Infrastructure and Environmental Services

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Dufferin County's Infrastructure & Environmental Services Committee approved a $25,000 geotechnical investigation on Dufferin Road 11, funded from the Rate Stabilization Reserve. It also approved an updated Rural Water Quality Program funding agreement and adopted March 5 minutes of the Dufferin Outdoor Recreation Advisory Team. A report on County-owned land at 195620 Amaranth-Grand Valley Townline was received, and a Township of Amaranth resolution asking the Province to pause Highway 413 was presented without a recorded decision.

• Approved geotechnical investigations on Dufferin Road 11 at an estimated $25,000, funded from the Rate Stabilization Reserve (carried)
• Approved updated Rural Water Quality Program Funding Agreement; Warden and Clerk authorized to execute it (carried)
• Received report on County-owned land at 195620 Amaranth-Grand Valley Townline (carried)
• Adopted March 5, 2024 Dufferin Outdoor Recreation Advisory Team minutes (carried)
• Presented Township of Amaranth resolution requesting the Province pause Highway 413; no decision recorded

Community Development and Tourism

The Community Development and Tourism Committee met to review administrative reports. The committee formally received the Building Services Division 2023 Annual Report and an update on the 2021-2026 Tourism Strategy and Action Plan.

• Received Building Services Division 2023 Annual Report (Carried)
• Received Update of Tourism Strategy & Action Plan (2021-2026) (Carried)

General Government Services

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The General Government Services Committee approved the 2024 Community Grant allocations, distributing $69,350 to 20 organizations requesting more than $3,000 and $24,450 to 15 organizations requesting $3,000 or less. It separately approved a $1,200 grant to the 1849 Lorne Scots Army Cadets. The committee also approved two updated accountability policies and authorized the Warden and Clerk to sign a memorandum of understanding with Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services. All items carried; no votes against were recorded.

• Approved 2024 Community Grant allocations: $69,350 to 20 groups requesting over $3,000 (carried)
• Approved 2024 Community Grant allocations: $24,450 to 15 groups requesting $3,000 or less (carried)
• Approved $1,200 grant to 1849 Lorne Scots Army Cadets (carried)
• Approved Council Professional Development Expenses Policy #1-03-07 (carried)
• Approved Delegation of Authority Policy #1-02-08 (carried)
• Authorized Warden and Clerk to execute Memorandum of Understanding with Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services (carried)
• Adopted March 14, 2024 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Community Advisory Committee minutes (carried)
• Adopted March 20, 2024 Access Dufferin minutes (carried)

Health and Human Services

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The Health and Human Services Committee received five reports, including funding notices for Dufferin Oaks and updates on paramedic services. The committee voted to recommend that Council form an ad hoc committee to investigate transit options in the County. Councillor Nix raised concerns about potential duplication of efforts between a proposed Homelessness Task Force and the existing Dufferin County Equity Collaborative.

• Received report on Ministry of Health reallocation of funding for Dufferin Oaks
• Received report on One-Time funding from Central Region of Ontario Health
• Received 2023 Resident & Family Satisfaction Survey results for Dufferin Oaks
• Received 2023 Dufferin County Paramedic Service Annual Report
• Received update on Community Paramedic Support for Long Term Care funding letter
• Recommended Council form ad hoc committee to investigate transit options

Access Dufferin

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The Access Dufferin Committee met to receive staff reports on climate initiatives, economic development, and website accessibility. No motions were voted on, and no formal decisions were made. Staff presented updates on electric vehicle projects, a new tourism logo, and the upcoming county website launch.

• No formal decisions or votes recorded
• Staff presented Climate and Energy Division overview
• Staff presented Economic Development Division update
• Staff presented Website Project update
• Committee provided feedback on tourism maps

Council Meeting

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Council approved Official Plan Amendment No. 4 with an addition regarding communal systems. A new Homelessness Task Force will be established for a proposed Fall 2024 start. Council also approved a permanent full-time Social Worker position for Dufferin Oaks.

• Approved Official Plan Amendment No. 4 (33-1)
• Directed staff to establish a Homelessness Task Force for Fall 2024
• Approved permanent full-time Social Worker for Dufferin Oaks funded by Rate Stabilization Reserve
• Enacted By-Law 2024-10 providing property tax rebates to eligible charities for 2023 and 2024
• Enacted By-Law 2024-11 ratifying lease agreement with Family Transition Place
• Appointed Mark McConnell as Building Inspector (By-Law 2024-12)
• Appointed acting Chief Building Officials (By-Law 2024-13)
• Authorized Warden to sign Dufferin Oaks Declaration of Compliance for Ontario Health

Council - Statutory Meeting

Council held a statutory public meeting to review a draft Official Plan Amendment resulting from the Municipal Comprehensive Review. The meeting focused on updates to climate change goals, housing policies, and settlement area adjustments. No formal vote to adopt or amend the plan was recorded during this session.

• Approved the meeting agenda

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Community Advisory Committee

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The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Community Advisory Committee met to discuss its strategic plan, including priority setting and scheduling. A consultant reviewed the committee's vision, mission, and current goals, and provided a sample annual work plan structure. Members suggested potential goals for future workplans, such as supporting housing strategies, age-friendly initiatives, and multilingual service documents, but no formal decisions or votes were recorded.

• Reviewed strategic plan vision, mission, and current goals
• Suggested potential workplan goals (housing, age-friendly, multilingual services)
• No formal motions or votes recorded

Dufferin Outdoor Recreation Advisory Team

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The Dufferin Outdoor Recreation Advisory Team met on March 5, 2024 and received staff presentations on the County Forest and Rail Trail, the Invasive Species Management Plan, the Oak Wilt Response Plan, and Main Tract trail mapping. No motions, votes, or formal decisions are recorded in the minutes; the meeting was discussion-based. Staff outlined planned 2024 work including historical signs, portable toilets at Mono Tract and the Rail Trail, garbage receptacles at Main Tract, Rail Trail resurfacing, and permitted/prohibited use signs. The meeting adjourned at 8:43 pm and the next meeting date is to be confirmed.

General Government Services

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The General Government Services Committee met to receive three administrative reports. No new policies were enacted or funding approved during the session.

• Received report on 2024 Emergency Management Workshop – Wildfires (Carried)
• Received report on 2023 Investment Activity (Carried)
• Received 2023 Statement of Council Remuneration and Expenses Paid (Carried)

Health and Human Services

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The Health and Human Services Committee authorized the Warden to sign a Long Term Care compliance declaration for Dufferin Oaks. The committee received reports on funding increases for Community Support Services, quarterly activity updates, and shelter status. A notice of motion was introduced to direct staff to create a Homelessness Task Force with a proposed start date of Fall 2024.

• Authorized Warden to sign Dufferin Oaks Declaration of Compliance (Carried)
• Received report on funding increase for Community Support Services (Carried)
• Received Quarterly Community Services Activity Report for Q3/Q4 2023 (Carried)
• Received report on Access and Inclusion Framework and Start-Up Grants (Carried)
• Received Dufferin Men’s Shelter Update #3 (Carried)
• Introduced Notice of Motion to establish Homelessness Task Force

Council Meeting

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Dufferin County Council approved changes to non-union total compensation, but only after amending the plan to reduce proposed vacation entitlement by five days at each level. The amendment carried 19-7 and the amended main motion carried 24-2, with Councillor Taylor declaring a pecuniary interest and absent from both votes. Council also directed staff to recruit an Integrity Commissioner, approved a Whistleblower Policy and a Harassment & Respectful Workplace Policy, and deferred the 2023 International Plowing Match Aggregate Report back to committee.

• Approved non-union total compensation changes as amended to cut vacation entitlement by five days at each level (24-2)
• Amendment to reduce vacation entitlement by five days at each level carried (19-7)
• Directed staff to recruit an Integrity Commissioner and authorized the CAO to negotiate a contract (carried)
• Approved Whistleblower Policy (carried)
• Approved Harassment & Respectful Workplace Policy #2-04-16 (carried)
• Deferred 2023 International Plowing Match Aggregate Report back to committee (carried)
• Directed staff to proceed with the Governance and Service Delivery Review framework as presented (carried)
• Approved Road Network Rationalization Plan implementation with 'Transfer Infrastructure with Concessions' and a $60,000 2024 Roads Needs Study funded from the Rate Stabilization Reserve (carried)

Community Development and Tourism

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The Committee received several staff reports regarding the 2023 International Plowing Match, the 2024 tourism outlook, and museum statistics. It also received a report on a high school co-op program and a resolution from the Township of Amaranth to terminate a building services agreement.

• Received 2023 International Plowing Match Aggregate Report (Carried)
• Received 2024 Dufferin County Tourism Outlook report (Carried)
• Received Museum of Dufferin Q4 Statistics & 2023 Annual Activities Report (Carried)
• Received High School Co-op Student Program report (Carried)
• Received Building Investigations report (Carried)
• Received Township of Amaranth resolution to terminate Building Services Agreement (Carried)

General Government Services

The General Government Services Committee approved a new Whistleblower Policy and a Harassment & Respectful Workplace Policy, both receiving information reports from the Director of People and Equity. The committee also approved changes to non-union total compensation, including vacation entitlement increases, health benefit enhancements, and personal leave changes, following a report deferred from December 14, 2023. All items were carried without recorded opposition; Councillor Taylor declared a conflict on the compensation item and left the meeting during that discussion. The committee received the Headwaters Communities In Action 2023 Year-End Report, Access Dufferin minutes, and a Mulmur-Melancthon Fire Board resolution.

• Approved Whistleblower Policy (carried)
• Approved Harassment & Respectful Workplace Policy #2-04-16 (carried)
• Approved changes to non-union total compensation as outlined in the December 14, 2023 report (carried)
• Received Headwaters Communities In Action 2023 Year-End Report (carried)
• Adopted Access Dufferin minutes from January 17, 2024 (carried)
• Received Mulmur-Melancthon Fire Board resolution on Simucast Radio System Capital Project (carried)

Council - Special Meeting

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Council held a special meeting to discuss the roles of local and upper tier government and ways to streamline service delivery. The Council decided that the Warden and senior staff will create a framework for governance and service delivery models.

• Approved request for Warden and senior staff to develop governance and service delivery framework (30-2)
• Approved the meeting agenda
• Enacted By-Law 2024-06 to confirm meeting proceedings

Infrastructure and Environmental Services

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The committee received updates on county forest operations, road capital projects, and fleet management. It approved a 'Transfer Infrastructure with Concessions' mechanism for the Road Network Rationalization Plan but rejected a motion to fund a 2024 Roads Needs Study from the Rate Stabilization Reserve. The committee also supported resolutions from the Town of Mono regarding recycling and road safety, and endorsed a request for provincial funding for operator training.

• Received Dufferin County Forest Annual Report and 2024 workplan
• Received Oak Wilt Response Plan
• Received Tri-County Green Development Standard Update
• Received Road & Bridge Capital Update
• Received Corporate Fleet Management Update
• Received New Operations Centre Project Update
• Motion to fund $60,000 Roads Needs Study via Rate Stabilization Reserve lost
• Approved 'Transfer Infrastructure with Concessions' mechanism for road network rationalization

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Community Advisory Committee

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Access Dufferin

The Access Dufferin Committee met on January 17, 2024, and received a review of the new County website's accessibility features and an overview of County Housing Services. No formal decisions, votes, or approvals were recorded. In other business, members raised concerns about Orangeville transit using school buses when low-floor buses are unavailable, snow in the Edelbrock Centre parking lot, and agreed to meet every other month in person going forward.

• No formal decisions, votes, or approvals were recorded
• Received review of new County website accessibility features (no vote)
• Received overview of County Housing Services and accessible units (no vote)
• Agreed to hold Access Dufferin meetings every other month in person (no vote recorded)

Council Meeting

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Council enacted four by-laws to establish 2024 tax rates, ratios, and borrowing authorizations. The board also directed staff to seek proposals for a Housing Strategy to increase affordability and requested land inventories from local municipalities.

• Approved 2024 Tax Rates, Ratios, Estimates, and Borrowing By-laws (2024-01 to 2024-04)
• Approved Housing Strategy RFP for affordability and attainability solutions (21-4)
• Approved Policy #3-03-14 Asset Retirement Obligations
• Passed resolution requesting Province of Ontario undertake a social and economic prosperity review
• Deferred motion to declare property at Amaranth-East Luther Townline as surplus
• Received Fourth Quarter Procurement Report
• Proclaimed February 2024 as Black History Month