Dufferin County public meetings in 2025

Election of the Warden

The council will meet to elect the Warden for 2026. The proceedings include the oath of office and the presentation of the chain of office, gavel, and Warden's pin.

• Election of 2026 Warden
• Oath of Office for 2026 Warden

The council held a secret ballot to elect the 2026 Warden. Lisa Post received 8 votes and was declared Warden‑Elect, defeating Janet Horner who received 7 votes. A motion to destroy all ballots was moved, seconded and carried. The new Warden was sworn in and received the chain of office, gavel and pin.

• Lisa Post elected Warden for 2025‑2026 (8‑7 vote)
• Motion to destroy all ballots carried

Council Meeting

The Council will consider a consent agenda that includes multiple reports and recommendations. Council members will receive a report recommending the dissolution of DC MOVES and are asked to approve that dissolution. The agenda also contains a by‑law amendment to create a 60 km/h speed limit and a community safety zone on Dufferin Road 21. Additional items include funding for Official Plan Amendment No. 5, an amendment to the 2026 User Fee By‑law, and a motion to ask the province to eliminate education development charges on additional dwelling units.

• Dissolution of DC MOVES (Report No. HHS‑2025‑028)
• Amend By‑law 2005‑32 for a 60 km/h speed zone and safety zone on Dufferin Road 21
• Funding for County Official Plan Amendment No. 5 from the Reserve for Future Studies
• Amendment to the 2026 User Fee By‑law (Report No. CS‑2025‑009)
• Motion requesting Ontario eliminate Education Development Charges on ADUs

The council approved the dissolution of DC MOVES and directed staff to seek an exemption for legacy health workers under the new oversight authority. Funding was allocated from the Reserve for Future Studies to cover additional costs for County Official Plan Amendment No. 5, and By‑Law 2005‑32 was amended to create a 60 km/h speed zone and community safety zone on Dufferin Road 21. The council also suspended Section 26.1 of the Procedural By‑Law, urged the LCBO and province to sell the $80 million stockpile of American alcohol with proceeds to food banks, and endorsed the Township of Amaranth’s request for delegated upper‑tier planning authority.

• Dissolved DC MOVES (approved by consent)
• Directed staff to advocate for exemption of legacy health staff from mandatory registration (approved by consent)
• Funded additional costs for Official Plan Amendment No. 5 from the Reserve for Future Studies (approved by consent)
• Amended By‑Law 2005‑32 to create a 60 km/h speed zone and community safety zone on Dufferin Road 21 (approved by consent)
• Updated User Fee By‑Law to be presented to Council (approved by consent)
• Suspended Section 26.1 of the Procedural By‑Law (33 for, 1 against)
• Resolved to urge the LCBO and Province to sell the stockpiled American alcohol, profits to food banks (carried)
• Endorsed Township of Amaranth report delegating upper‑tier planning authority (carried)

Council Meeting

Dufferin County Council will consider approving two grants for emergency readiness and a new harassment policy, while also reviewing a report on the direct-to-Council meeting structure. The meeting includes a delegation on unsanctioned gun ranges and a notice of motion to eliminate development charges for additional dwelling units.

• Approve $12,500 grant for Township of Mulmur emergency readiness
• Approve $6,500 grant for Salvation Army emergency disaster service
• Update Harassment and Respectful Workplace Policy
• Review proposed changes to Grand River Source Protection Plan
• Notice of motion to eliminate education development charges on additional dwelling units

The council approved two Municipal Emergency Readiness Fund grants – $12,500 to the Township of Mulmur and $6,500 to The Salvation Army – Emergency Disaster Service. It also adopted the updated Harassment & Respectful Workplace Policy and a resolution supporting changes to the Grand River Source Protection Plan. By‑laws 2025‑54, 2025‑55 and 2025‑56 were enacted, and several reports were received and approved by consent.

• Approved $12,500 grant to Township of Mulmur (CARRIED)
• Approved $6,500 grant to The Salvation Army – Emergency Disaster Service (CARRIED)
• Adopted updated Harassment & Respectful Workplace Policy (CARRIED)
• Approved resolution supporting changes to the Grand River Source Protection Plan (CARRIED)
• Enacted By‑Law 2025‑54 (Product Care Association agreement) (CARRIED)
• Enacted By‑Law 2025‑55 (Automotive Materials Services agreement) (CARRIED)
• Enacted By‑Law 2025‑56 (confirmatory by‑law) (CARRIED)
• Received and approved Pay Equity Review CUPE Local 3192 report (CARRIED BY CONSENT)

Homelessness Task Force

The Dufferin County Homelessness Task Force will meet virtually on November 17, 2025. Members will give a land acknowledgement and declare any pecuniary interests. The main agenda item is a discussion of recommendations to be included in an interim Council report. The meeting will conclude with scheduling the next session.

• Land acknowledgement of Indigenous territories
• Discussion of recommendations for interim Council report

The virtual meeting on November 17, 2025 was attended by six members and staff. The task force reviewed a draft list of recommendations covering education, housing stock, processes, policies, and advocacy, with options ranging from low to high budget. These recommendations will be incorporated into the Director of Health and Human Services' report to Council on November 27, 2025. No formal decisions or votes were taken during the meeting.

Council Meeting

The Dufferin County Council will receive a report on the Strada Aggregates Inc. quarry expansion and vote to submit two letters to the Environmental Registry of Ontario. The council will also support the application to amend a Permit to Take Water for the quarry. Additional items include reviews of official‑plan simplification, Bill 60 (Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act), and a proposal on Special Economic Zones.

• Strada Aggregates Inc. quarry expansion – submit letters to ERO and support water‑permit amendment
• Consultation on simplifying and standardizing Official Plans – submit comment letter to ERO
• Ontario’s Bill 60: Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act – receive report and submit comment letter to ERO
• Province of Ontario’s Proposed Special Economic Zones Criteria – receive report and submit comment letter to ERO
• Homelessness Reduction Innovation Fund – report of successful fund request

The council ratified the Memorandum of Agreement with the Ontario Nurses Association. It also approved pre‑development agreements for three county properties: 22 Third Avenue East in Orangeville, 301 First Avenue in Shelburne, and 35 Elizabeth Street in Orangeville. In addition, the council accepted reports and submitted letters related to the Strada Aggregates quarry expansion, and received several policy and planning reports.

• Ratified Memorandum of Agreement with Ontario Nurses Association (CARRIED)
• Approved Pre‑Development Agreements for 22 Third Avenue East (Orangeville), 301 First Avenue (Shelburne), and 35 Elizabeth Street (Orangeville) (CARRIED BY CONSENT)
• Accepted report and submitted letters to the Environmental Registry of Ontario for Strada Aggregates quarry expansion (CARRIED)
• Invited MPP Sylvia Jones to discuss Strada Aggregates quarry expansion application (CARRIED)
• Received and filed report on Province’s Special Economic Zones criteria (CARRIED BY CONSENT)
• Received and filed report on Ontario’s Bill 60: Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act (CARRIED)
• Received and filed report on Homelessness Reduction Innovation Fund (CARRIED)
• Received and filed report on Long‑Term Waste Management Strategy introduction (CARRIED)

Council - Special Meeting

Council is meeting for a special session to conduct a workshop regarding the 2026 draft budget. The meeting is for discussion purposes and will not be live streamed or recorded.

• 2026 Draft Budget Workshop

The council met for a special workshop on the 2026 draft budget. No motions were moved, and no approvals, denials, or tablings occurred. Council will receive a budget presentation at the December 11, 2025 meeting and conduct a review on January 8, 2026.

Council Meeting

The Dufferin County Council will receive and consider several reports, including a water pressure upgrade request for Dufferin Oaks Long Term Care Home and an after‑action report on the March 2025 ice storm with a request for provincial assistance. A key item is the recommendation to amend By‑Law 2005‑32 to create new 50 km/h and 60 km/h speed zones on Dufferin Road 17. The Council will also debate an amendment to the Asset Disposal Policy to donate low‑cost ambulances and vehicles to Canadian charities, and will enact a series of by‑laws, including a new agreement with Circular Materials Ontario.

• Dufferin Oaks Water Pressure Upgrade Request – funding through the Dufferin Oaks Capital Reserve fund
• Speed Limit Adjustment – Dufferin Road 17 – addition of 50 km/h and 60 km/h zones via amendment to By‑Law 2005‑32
• After‑Action Report – 2025 Ice Storm – request for assistance under the Municipal Ice Storm Assistance program
• Asset Disposal Policy amendment – donate decommissioned ambulances under $10,000 and other vehicles under $5,000 to registered charities
• By‑Law 2025‑50 – Circular Materials Ontario agreement for Blue Box services

The council directed the CAO and staff to collaborate with the Hills of Headwaters Ontario Health Team to prepare and submit a funding application for a new community‑governed Health Centre at the Edelbrock Centre. It approved the deaccession of a Model T Ford from the Museum of Dufferin, funded water‑pressure repairs at Dufferin Oaks Long‑Term Care Home, and adopted the Third Quarter Procurement Report. The council amended By‑Law 2005‑32 to create 50 km/h and 60 km/h speed zones on Dufferin Road 17, while a later motion to replace the 50 km/h zone was defeated. It also revised the Asset Disposal Policy to donate low‑bid ambulances and vehicles and enacted By‑Law 2025‑50 for a Circular Materials Ontario agreement.

• Directed CAO and staff to prepare and submit funding application for new Community Health Centre – CARRIED
• Deaccessioned Model T Ford from Museum of Dufferin collection – CARRIED BY CONSENT
• Approved Dufferin Oaks water pressure upgrade funding from capital reserve – CARRIED
• Approved Third Quarter Procurement Report – CARRIED
• Amended By‑Law 2005‑32 to add 50 km/h and 60 km/h speed zones on Dufferin Road 17 – CARRIED
• Motion to remove 50 km/h zone and replace 60 km/h zone on Dufferin Road 17 – LOST
• Revised Asset Disposal Policy to donate low‑bid ambulances and vehicles – CARRIED
• Enacted By‑Law 2025‑50 (Circular Materials Ontario agreement) – CARRIED

Homelessness Task Force

The Homelessness Task Force is meeting to discuss the development of recommendations and review its workplan. The session includes presentations on mental health crisis response and lived experience in Dufferin.

• Presentation on Mental Health Crisis Response Team services by Michelle Marr and Jordan Vernelli
• Presentation on VOICES of Lived Experience Dufferin by Jennifer Payne and Elaine Capes
• Review of community partners supporting unhoused individuals
• Discussion on the development of recommendations
• Workplan review

The Homelessness Task Force met on October 23, 2025 at the W & M Edelbrock Centre in Orangeville. Members heard presentations from the Mental Health Crisis Response Team and the VOICES of Lived Experience group, and discussed a draft list of recommendations for an interim council report. The task force reviewed the workplan and agreed to send an updated list of recommendations to members and VOICES for review. No formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

Access Dufferin

The Access Dufferin Committee will hear a presentation on updating the County’s multi‑year accessibility plan. Members will acknowledge the traditional Indigenous territories of the County. Standard procedural items such as declaration of pecuniary interests will be completed. The next meeting is scheduled for December 17, 2025.

• Presentation on updating the County’s multi‑year accessibility plan (MYAP Presentation – Abilities Centre.pdf)
• Land acknowledgement statement recognizing the Tionontati, Attawandaron, Haudenosaunee, and Anishinaabe peoples
• Declaration of pecuniary interest by members under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act
• Scheduling of the next meeting for Thursday, December 17, 2025 at the Edelbrock Centre

The committee held its October 15, 2025 meeting at the W & M Edelbrock Centre. Members presented a report on the upcoming multi‑year accessibility plan, but no motions were approved, denied, or tabled. The next meeting was scheduled for December 17, 2025.

Council Meeting

Dufferin County Council will receive an after-action report on the March 2025 Grand River flooding and approve minutes from the Homelessness Task Force. The meeting includes a motion to revise the Asset Disposal Policy regarding decommissioned ambulances and a by-law ratifying a lease for the Mel Lloyd Centre.

• Asset Disposal Policy revision for ambulances over $5,000
• By-law 2025-48 ratifying SHIP lease for Mel Lloyd Centre
• After Action Report on March 2025 Grand River Freshet
• Homelessness Task Force Minutes for September 25, 2025
• Council meeting at W&M Edelbrock Centre, 30 Centre Street, Orangeville

The council approved its agenda and adopted the September 25, 2025 meeting minutes. It received and approved the Homelessness Task Force minutes and the monthly update from outside boards, and accepted the after‑action report on the March 2025 Grand River flooding. By‑Laws 2025-48 (Services and Housing lease) and 2025-49 (confirmatory) were both enacted. The council also announced a budget workshop for October 30, 2025.

• Approved agenda (carried)
• Adopted September 25, 2025 council minutes (carried)
• Received and approved Homelessness Task Force minutes (consent)
• Received Monthly Update from Outside Boards (consent)
• Received After Action Report on March 2025 Grand River Freshet (carried)
• Enacted By-Law 2025-48 Services and Housing lease (carried)
• Enacted By-Law 2025-49 confirmatory by-law (carried)
• Noted special budget workshop meeting on Oct 30, 2025 (informational)

Homelessness Task Force

The Dufferin County Homelessness Task Force will hear a presentation from Liam Morgan, Acting Manager of Planning. The committee will then discuss developing interview and survey questions, review its workplan, and formulate recommendations on homelessness initiatives. No formal decisions are noted on the agenda.

• Presentation by Liam Morgan (Acting Manager of Planning) on county planning
• Discussion of interview/survey question development
• Workplan review
• Development of recommendations for homelessness strategies

The Dufferin County Homelessness Task Force met on September 25, 2025 and heard a presentation on tiny homes and accessory dwelling units. Members agreed that a planned survey was unnecessary and that any questions should be directed to VOICES. The group also reviewed its workplan and discussed narrowing interim recommendations to forward to Council.

• Survey deemed unnecessary; questions to be directed to VOICES (no vote recorded)

Council Meeting

Dufferin County Council will consider a target increase for the 2026 draft budget and a $145,000 allocation for a regional transit project. The body will also review several Museum of Dufferin policy updates and a report on the March 2025 Grand River flooding.

• Proposed $145,000 budget allocation for the Dufferin, Grey, Bruce, Wellington, and Saugeen Mobility and Regional Transit project
• Direction on a target percentage increase for the 2026 draft budget
• Approval to donate a decommissioned ambulance to Keneya Ni Kalan Institute for use in Mali
• Approval of Museum of Dufferin Copyright, Volunteer, and Corn Flower Trademark policies
• Motion to request increased government consultation with the agricultural industry

The council adopted several museum policy updates, approved the donation of a decommissioned ambulance to a Mali health institute, and supported the regional transit project with a $145,000 allocation for 2026. Staff were directed to prepare a 2026 draft budget targeting a 6%‑9% increase, and a resolution was passed urging higher levels of government to consult the agricultural sector. All listed actions were carried forward without opposition.

• Approved Museum of Dufferin Copyright Policy (CARRIED)
• Approved Museum of Dufferin Corn Flower Trademark Policy (CARRIED)
• Approved Museum of Dufferin Volunteer Policy (CARRIED)
• Approved donation of decommissioned ambulance to Keneya Ni Kalan Institute (CARRIED)
• Approved deaccession of objects per Museum of Dufferin Deaccession Report (CARRIED)
• Supported proceeding with regional transit project and allocated $145,000 in 2026 budget (CARRIED)
• Directed staff to prepare 2026 draft budget targeting 6%‑9% increase (CARRIED, vote 29‑5)
• Adopted Agriculture Industry Consultation resolution requesting increased government consultation (CARRIED)

Council Meeting

Dufferin County Council will receive reports on Ontario Works performance, economic development, and road safety audits. The body also approved a date for transferring road infrastructure to local municipalities and directed staff to proceed with Official Plan Amendment No. 5.

• Infrastructure transfer to local municipalities set for June 1, 2026
• Council directed to proceed with Official Plan Amendment No. 5
• Road safety audits for County Road 19/17 and County Road 21
• Report on Community Safety Zone criteria for Hockley and Airport Roads
• Review of Ontario's Projection Methodology Guideline

The council adopted an amended motion directing staff to extend emergency shelter funding at $22,000 per month until December 31, 2025 or until HART Hub funding arrives. Staff must notify Choices of the change, prepare for consolidation if HART funding is not received, discuss a county representative on the Choices Board, and terminate funding agreements if extended support fails. The council also set the infrastructure transfer date for road and bridge assets to June 1, 2026 and approved several reports by consent.

• Approved $22,000 per month emergency shelter funding until Dec 31, 2025 (32‑0)
• Directed staff to notify Choices of funding change and prepare consolidation if HART Hub funding not received
• Directed staff to discuss appointing a Dufferin County representative on the Choices Board
• Directed staff to proceed with termination of funding agreements if extended support fails
• Set infrastructure transfer date for road and bridge/culvert assets to June 1, 2026
• Approved receipt of Access Dufferin minutes (Aug 20, 2025) by consent
• Approved receipt of Economic Development Mid‑Year Divisional Update report by consent
• Approved receipt of Road Safety Audit reports for County Roads 17/19 and 21 Honeywood by consent

Council - Special Meeting

Dufferin County Council is holding a special meeting to review and enact a by-law regarding a property purchase agreement. The meeting focuses on ratifying actions taken by the Warden and Clerk.

• By-Law 2025-44: Agreement between the Corporation of the County of Dufferin and 2496112 Alberta Ltd. for the Operation Centre Property Purchase

The council approved the meeting agenda. By‑Law 2025‑44, ratifying a purchase agreement with 2496112 Alberta Ltd. for an operation centre, was read three times and enacted. By‑Law 2025‑45, confirming the meeting proceedings, was also enacted. No councillors declared a pecuniary interest and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved meeting agenda (Carried)
• Enacted By‑Law 2025‑44 for Operation Centre property purchase (Carried)
• Enacted By‑Law 2025‑45 confirming meeting proceedings (Carried)
• Adjourned meeting (Carried)
• No declarations of pecuniary interest (None)

Homelessness Task Force

The Dufferin County Homelessness Task Force met on August 28, 2025 at the W & M Edelbrock Centre in Orangeville. After opening items, the Housing Stability Team gave a presentation, followed by discussion on interview/survey question development, a workplan review, and the development of recommendations. No formal decisions or votes are recorded in the agenda.

• Presentation by Dufferin County Housing Stability Team
• Discussion on interview/survey question development
• Workplan review
• Development of recommendations

The Homelessness Task Force presented the Housing Stability Team's programs and discussed survey question development, work‑plan review, and recommendation drafting. No approvals, denials, or votes were recorded. The next meeting is scheduled for September 25, 2025.

Council Meeting

The Dufferin County Council will receive and approve a two‑year Project Manager contract, estimated at $275,000, to oversee renovations and upgrades at the Edelbrock Centre and 55 Zina Street, funded from the Rate Stabilization Reserve. The meeting also includes approvals for a 2.1% market rent increase for County‑owned housing in 2026, an increase of the Home Ownership program house price limit to $725,000, and a contract for an Indigenous Knowledge and Cultural Specialist funded up to $60,000 from the Museum Trust. By‑laws 2025‑40 through 2025‑42 will be read and enacted, and several housing‑related program updates will be received.

• Approve a two‑year $275,000 contract for a Project Manager to oversee renovations at Edelbrock Centre and 55 Zina Street (funded from Rate Stabilization Reserve).
• Increase 2026 market rents for County‑owned housing by up to 2.1% over the previous year.
• Raise the Home Ownership program house price limit to $725,000 (from $609,118).
• Hire an Indigenous Knowledge and Cultural Specialist contract, with costs up to $60,000 funded from the Museum Trust.
• Read and enact By‑Laws 2025‑40 to 2025‑42, including site plan and service agreements.

The council approved several housing and community initiatives, including a 2.1% increase in market rents for county‑owned housing, the establishment of a BetterHomes reserve fund, and a $275,000 two‑year contract manager for renovations at the Edelbrock Centre and 55 Zina Street. It also directed staff to raise the Home Ownership program house price limit to $725,000 and to hire an Indigenous Knowledge and Cultural Specialist funded up to $60,000. Shelter operations were directed to continue support with a contingency to terminate funding if needed.

• Approved up to 2.1% market rent increase for county‑owned housing (consent)
• Approved Homelessness Prevention Program Investment Plan for 2025‑26 (consent)
• Approved Canada‑Ontario Community Housing Initiative Investment Plan for 2025‑26 (consent)
• Established BetterHomes Dufferin Reserve Fund (consent)
• Approved two‑year $275,000 contract manager for Edelbrock Centre and 55 Zina Street renovations (consent)
• Raised Home Ownership program house price limit to $725,000 (consent)
• Directed shelter staff to continue support (Option 1) and to terminate funding if support fails (Option 3) (consent)
• Approved hiring of Indigenous Knowledge and Cultural Specialist, funded up to $60,000 from Museum Trust (consent)

Access Dufferin

The Access Dufferin committee is meeting to discuss the rehabilitation and redesign of specific parking lots. The discussion focuses on planned accessibility improvements for these sites.

• Parking lot site plan for 44 Elizabeth Street & 10 Louisa Street
• Parking lot rehabilitation, redesign, and accessibility improvements
• Review of plans for 51 Zina Street

The Access Dufferin Committee reported on a parking lot redesign and accessibility improvements, and noted the upcoming Accessibility Compliance Report. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Homelessness Task Force

The Homelessness Task Force will discuss the 2025 workplan and develop interview and survey questions. The committee will receive updates on the HART Hub and funding, as well as reports from Choices Shelter and Attimo Attainable Modular Homes.

• Presentation by Thomas Vincent on Attimo Homes Attainable Housing Toolkit
• Update on Choices Youth and Men’s Shelters from Executive Director Jaime Edge
• Review of the 2025 Homelessness Task Force Workplan
• Update from the Director of Health and Human Services on HART Hub and Funding
• Discussion of draft interview and survey questions

The Homelessness Task Force reviewed the 2025 workplan, received updates on funding programs and the HART Hub, and discussed potential interview/survey questions. No motions or votes were taken at this meeting.

Dufferin Outdoor Recreation Advisory Team

The Dufferin Outdoor Recreation Advisory Team will review the Dufferin County Forest and Dufferin Rail Trail overview and provide an update on the Main Tract and Mono Tract trail maps. Members will discuss the newly installed horse‑manure stall at the Main Tract, consider switching from flagging tape to spray‑paint blazes for trail route marking, and address signage issues, including replacing screws with aluminum nails.

• Dufferin County Forest and Dufferin Rail Trail overview
• Update on Main Tract and Mono Tract trail maps
• Horse manure disposal stall installed at the Main Tract
• Proposed switch from flagging tape to spray‑paint blazes for route marking
• Signage issues and plan to replace screws with aluminum nails

Council Meeting

Dufferin County Council is reviewing a plan to transfer roads and bridges to local municipalities with total concessions of $10,501,150. The body is also deciding on supportive housing developments and adjustments to the 2025 capital workplan.

• Road Network Rationalization Plan with $10,501,150 in total concessions to be paid over 10 years
• Proposed supportive housing developments at 22 Third Avenue and 35 Elizabeth Street in Orangeville, and 301 First Avenue in Shelburne
• Adjustments to the 2025 capital workplan totaling $1,795,000
• Six-month extension of the Paramedic Services agreement with Headwaters Healthcare Centre ending June 30, 2026
• By-Law 2025-38 regarding an easement agreement with Credit Valley Conservation Authority

The council approved a $1,795,000 adjustment to the 2025 capital workplan, adding funds for courthouse, road, museum, health and equipment projects. It extended the Paramedic Services Agreement for six months and approved up to $44,000 interim funding for the Choices Shelter. A Letter of Intent for supportive housing developments was adopted, directing staff to create a detailed plan. Several reports were received and noted without further action.

• Adjusted 2025 capital workplan by $1,795,000 (carried by consent)
• Extended Paramedic Services Agreement for six months, ending June 30, 2026 (carried by consent)
• Approved interim $44,000 funding for Choices Shelter from Rate Stabilization Reserve (carried)
• Approved Supportive Housing Development Letter of Intent and directed staff to develop plan (29‑3 vote, carried)
• Increased Paramedics Foundation Repairs budget to $325,000 funded from Paramedics Capital Asset Fund (carried by consent)
• Received and adopted Access Dufferin minutes (consent)
• Received Second Quarter Procurement Report (consent)
• Received Community Support Services Declaration of Compliance and authorized Warden to sign (consent)

Council Meeting

The Dufferin County Council will consider and vote on the 2025 Asset Management Plan, seeking formal approval. It will also receive a series of reports, including the Residential Recycling transition to blue cart containers and the 2024 Point‑in‑Time Count Results. Several by‑laws (2025‑34 to 2025‑36 and a confirmatory by‑law) will be read for the first, second and third times and enacted.

• Approval of the 2025 Asset Management Plan (Item 11.1)
• Adoption of By‑Law 2025‑34 (Grey County Mutual Assistance Agreement)
• Adoption of By‑Law 2025‑35 (Dufferin Community Foundation Endowment Fund Agreement)
• Adoption of By‑Law 2025‑36 (Headwaters Health Care Centre agreement)
• Receipt of report on Residential Recycling transition to Blue Cart Containers

The council voted 26‑6 to approve the 2025 Asset Management Plan. By‑laws 2025‑34 through 2025‑36 and By‑law 2025‑37 were read and enacted. A resolution from the Township of Melancthon supporting the end of Daylight Savings Time was lost. Council also carried a motion to review participation in the Partners for Climate Protection program.

• Approved 2025 Asset Management Plan (26‑6)
• Read and enacted By‑laws 2025‑34, 2025‑35 and 2025‑36
• Read and enacted By‑law 2025‑37
• Resolution supporting end of Daylight Savings Time lost
• Carried motion to review County participation in Partners for Climate Protection program
• Received and approved Monthly Update from Outside Boards report
• Received and approved 2024 Point‑in‑Time Count Results Report
• Received and approved Residential Recycling Transition – Blue Cart Containers report

Homelessness Task Force

The Dufferin County Homelessness Task Force will hear presentations from Family Transition Place and Attimo Homes about their programs and the Attainable Housing Toolkit. Members will discuss follow‑up on Bill 6: Safer Municipalities Act, 2025, which has received Royal Assent. The meeting will also review the 2024 Point‑in‑Time Count results, debrief a site tour held on June 24, 2025, and work on interview and survey question development.

• Presentation by Family Transition Place on programs and services
• Presentation by Attimo Homes on the Attainable Housing Toolkit
• Discussion of Bill 6: Safer Municipalities Act, 2025 (received Royal Assent)
• Debrief of site tour conducted June 24, 2025
• Review of 2024 Point‑in‑Time Count results

The meeting featured presentations from Family Transition Place about a 22‑unit building and its funding challenges. Members discussed possible county actions such as purchasing an existing building, exploring tiny homes, and creating a media campaign, but no motions were voted on. The Director reported the 2024 Point‑in‑Time count and noted Bill 6 received Royal Assent, limiting further comment. Members were asked to develop survey questions for a forthcoming survey.

Access Dufferin

The Access Dufferin Committee will acknowledge Indigenous territories, collect any pecuniary interest statements, and receive a design update for the Community Resiliency Hub, including a V2 designs presentation and a letter of support template. The meeting will also set the next meeting date for August 20, 2025, and then adjourn.

• Land acknowledgement of traditional territories
• Declaration of pecuniary interest by members
• Community Resiliency Hub design update (V2 Designs Presentation PDF)
• Letter of support template for the Community Resiliency Hub
• Next meeting scheduled for August 20, 2025 at the Edelbrock Centre

The committee reviewed the draft design and accessibility features for the Community Resiliency Hub. Members noted specific design elements such as braille wayfinding, ramps, and sensory planting. The committee will consider a letter of support for the hub after receiving the final accessibility report. No approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

Joint Council Meeting

The joint council will hear a presentation from Watson and Associates Economists Ltd. covering the roles of economic development and planning, a summary of roundtable findings, and proposed next steps. No specific items, votes, or decisions are scheduled for this agenda item. The meeting otherwise follows standard procedural items.

The council was called to order and a land acknowledgement was read. A presentation by Watson and Associates on economic development and planning was given, including several recommendations. No motions, approvals, or votes were recorded during the meeting.

Council - Special Meeting

The agenda for this special meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. The council will consider a closed session for member education or training and a confirmatory by-law for the meeting's proceedings.

• Closed session for education or training of members under Municipal Act, Section 239 (3.1)
• By-Law 2025-xx to confirm the proceedings of the June 4, 2025 meeting

The council approved the meeting agenda and then moved into a closed‑session workshop on planning and economic development. After the workshop, the council returned to open session, enacted Confirmatory By‑Law 2025‑33, and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved agenda (moved by Soloman, seconded by Post) – carried
• Moved into closed session for education/training (moved by Nix, seconded by Sherwood) – carried
• Returned to open session after workshop (moved by Mills, seconded by Post) – carried
• Enacted Confirmatory By‑Law 2025‑33 (moved by Hawkins, seconded by Soloman) – carried
• Adjourned meeting (moved by Creelman, seconded by Nix) – carried

Homelessness Task Force

The Dufferin County Homelessness Task Force will hear a presentation from Lisa Neumann of Services and Housing in the Province about provincial supportive‑housing programs and the Dufferin Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Treatment (HART) Hub. The committee will then discuss a recommendation to Council regarding advocacy and will work on developing its workplan for future activities.

• Presentation on provincial supportive‑housing programs and the Dufferin HART Hub
• Discussion of a recommendation to Council on advocacy
• Workplan development discussion

The Homelessness Task Force recommended that council adopt an advocacy statement opposing the $10,000 trespassing fine in Bill 6 and forward it to the province. Staff will investigate the public‑comment period for Bill 6 and forward the task force’s concerns. The group also outlined a work‑plan with site visits, surveys and a September report for council.

• Recommend Council endorse advocacy statement on Bill 6 (no vote recorded)
• Staff to investigate Bill 6 comment period and forward concerns to Province
• Discussed work‑plan timeline: June site visits, July interview guide, August survey, September report

Council Meeting

Dufferin County Council will review the 2024 financial statements and a Master Housing Strategy Implementation Plan. The body is also deciding on a $750,000 gift to create an endowment fund for the Museum of Dufferin and a proposed Official Plan Amendment for the Township of Melancthon.

• Proposed $750,000 gift from Museum Trust to Dufferin Community Foundation for a Museum of Dufferin Endowment Fund
• Approval of 2024 Financial Statements presented by MNP LLP
• Decision on Township of Melancthon Official Plan Amendment No. 5 regarding 078106 7th Line SW
• Adoption of Master Housing Strategy Implementation Plan and development of 22 Third Ave, Orangeville
• Proposed limit of four recycling carts for new IC&I locations starting January 1, 2026

Council voted 26‑7 to reject the Township of Melancthon Official Plan Amendment No 5, which would have permitted a 28.3‑hectare agricultural lot. The council also approved the 2024 financial statements, a $750,000 endowment for the Museum of Dufferin, and adopted the Master Housing Strategy Implementation Plan, including a plan for 22 Third Ave in Orangeville. Additionally, it approved the status‑quo recycling service and directed staff to submit comments on Bill 17.

• Rejected Township of Melancthon Official Plan Amendment No 5 (26‑7)
• Approved 2024 County financial statements (by consent)
• Approved Museum of Dufferin Endowed Fund agreement and $750,000 gift
• Adopted Master Housing Strategy Implementation Plan and directed development of 22 Third Ave, Orangeville
• Approved Government Relations Framework and Strategy and Action Plan 2025‑2026
• Approved status‑quo recycling (Option 1) and limited new IC&I carts to four starting Jan 1 2026
• Approved staff direction to submit comments on Bill 17: Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act
• Received reports on Bill 5, Quarterly Community Services Activity Report, and Seniors at Risk Position

Council Meeting

Dufferin County Council will review proposed Official Plan amendments for the Town of Orangeville and a new Community Safety and Well-Being Plan for 2025-2028. The body is also deciding on a digital strategy for the Museum of Dufferin and road improvements for Dufferin Road 18.

• Approval of Town of Orangeville Official Plan Amendments 132 and 135
• Approval of the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan 2025-2028
• Agreement with developer for road improvements to Dufferin County Road 18 (Airport Road) at Fields Estates Subdivision
• Approval of the Museum of Dufferin Digital Strategy 2025-2027
• By-Law 2025-27 to ratify a Green Municipal Fund Loan and Grant Agreement with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities

The council approved the Museum of Dufferin Digital Strategy for 2025‑2027. It also adopted the Town of Orangeville Official Plan Amendments 132 and 135, updating pre‑consultation and source‑protection policies. The Community Safety and Well‑Being Plan 2025‑2028 and a road‑improvement agreement for the Fields Estates Subdivision were approved. Several by‑laws (2025‑27, 2025‑28, 2025‑29) were read and enacted.

• Approved Museum of Dufferin Digital Strategy (2025‑2027) – carried by consent
• Approved Official Plan Amendment 132 (pre‑consultation changes) – carried
• Approved Official Plan Amendment 135 (source‑protection plan alignment) – carried
• Approved Community Safety and Well‑Being Plan 2025‑2028 – carried
• Directed staff to execute agreement for Fields Estates Subdivision road improvements on Dufferin Road 18 – carried
• Funded additional cost for Paramedic Masterplan from Reserve – carried
• Enacted By‑Law 2025‑27 through 2025‑28 (Green Municipal Fund loan and repeal of pre‑consultation by‑law) – carried
• Enacted By‑Law 2025‑29 (confirmatory by‑law) – carried

Homelessness Task Force

The Dufferin County Homelessness Task Force will hear a presentation on the county's housing and homelessness programs from the Housing Services Manager and the Ontario Works Manager. Members will review two reports from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and discuss how the Master Housing Strategy can support the recommendations. The group will also plan future presentations by service providers and develop a work‑plan timeline for upcoming budget preparation.

• Presentation on housing and homelessness programs by Carol Barber and James Cassidy
• Review of AMO Homelessness Report Summary (Attachment 1)
• Review of Ending Chronic Homelessness in Ontario Report (Attachment 2)
• Discussion on aligning the Master Housing Strategy with AMO recommendations
• Planning schedule for stakeholder presentations and work‑plan for budget timing

The task force reviewed housing and homelessness program updates, discussed the AMO report recommendations, and outlined a work plan for future meetings, but did not approve any motions. The next meeting was scheduled for May 22, 2025.

Council Meeting

The council received and approved several reports, including the Long Term Debt Annual Report and the Road Rationalization Plan. It adopted a draft Pre‑Consultation Policy and repealed By‑law 2019‑10. Council approved community grant allocations for 2025, distributing specific amounts to 24 organizations. Motions were passed to acknowledge the County’s planning function and to suspend the County’s X social‑media account.

• Adopt draft Pre‑Consultation Policy and repeal By‑law 2019‑10
• Approve 2025 community grant allocations (e.g., $3,000 to Bee Ambassadors Canada, $8,450 to Caledon Meals on Wheels, $15,000 to Dufferin Arts Council, etc.)
• Suspend the County’s X social‑media account pending cancellation
• Acknowledge and support the County’s upper‑tier planning function and use the June 12 2025 Planning Summit for discussion
• Receive the Long Term Debt Annual Report and related financial reports

The council approved the meeting agenda and adopted the minutes from the April 10 meeting. It received several reports, adopted a draft Pre‑Consultation Policy and repealed By‑law 2019‑10, and approved the 2025 Community Grant allocations along with a $5,000 award to Celebrate Your Awesome. The council also passed a resolution supporting the County’s upper‑tier planning function and the upcoming Planning and Economic Development Summit.

• Approved agenda (CARRIED)
• Adopted minutes of April 10, 2025 meeting (CARRIED)
• Adopted Access Dufferin Minutes – March 19, 2025 (CARRIED)
• Adopted draft Pre‑Consultation Policy and repealed By‑law 2019‑10 (CARRIED)
• Approved 2025 Community Grant allocations to 27 organizations (CARRIED)
• Approved $5,000 award to Celebrate Your Awesome (CARRIED)
• Resolved to support County planning function and use June 12 summit (CARRIED)
• Received Road Rationalization Plan report (CARRIED)

Council Meeting

The Dufferin County Council will consider a ten‑year lease (with a five‑year extension option) for a pasture farm on County land at 195594 and 195620 Amaranth‑Grand Valley Townline, with lease payments equal to the County's property taxes. The meeting also includes adoption of minutes and reports, approval of several museum‑related policies and strategies, and a motion on traffic control at the Highway 10 and Dufferin Road 17 intersection.

• Pasture Farm lease proposal for 195594 and 195620 Amaranth‑Grand Valley Townline (10‑year lease, tax‑equivalent payments, start May 1 2025)
• Motion to address traffic volumes at Highway 10 and Dufferin Road 17 intersection
• Approval of Museum Sponsorship and Fundraising Strategy 2025‑2030
• Adoption of Museum Monetary Donation and Sponsorship Policy
• Establishment of Museum of Dufferin Endowment Fund in partnership with the Dufferin Community Foundation

The council accepted the Dufferin Grey Pasture Committee's proposal for a ten‑year lease (with a five‑year extension option) on County land at 195594 and 195620 Amaranth‑Grand Valley Townline. Staff were directed to prepare a draft lease and to evaluate traffic issues on several Dufferin Roads. Multiple museum‑related policies and strategies were approved, and the Official Plan Amendment No. 5 process was authorized to proceed.

• Approved pasture farm lease (26‑for, 1‑against, 1 absent)
• Directed staff to evaluate traffic issues on Dufferin Roads 17, 19, 124 and Highway 10
• Directed staff to collaborate on temporary road‑maintenance agreements (deferred to May meeting)
• Approved Museum Sponsorship and Fundraising Strategy 2025‑2030
• Approved Museum Monetary Donation and Sponsorship Policy
• Approved Museum of Dufferin Naming Policy
• Approved Museum of Dufferin Memorial and Plaque Policy
• Directed staff to establish Museum of Dufferin Endowment Fund and prepare agreement

Access Dufferin

The Joint Accessibility Committee will meet to review County-Wide Transit services and receive training on alternative argumentative communication. The meeting is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. at the W&M Edelbrock Centre in Orangeville.

• Review of County-Wide Transit services
• Alternative argumentative communication training
• Presentation by Branching Out Support Services

The Joint Accessibility Committee heard a training presentation on augmentative and alternative communication and a report on current and planned county‑wide transit services. No motions, approvals, or votes were recorded. The next meeting will be scheduled for fall 2025.

Homelessness Task Force

The Dufferin County Homelessness Task Force meets to review a draft Terms of Reference, discuss the Master Housing Strategy, and identify priorities for addressing homelessness in the county.

• Review draft Terms of Reference for the Homelessness Task Force
• Discussion on the Master Housing Strategy
• Review of AMO report on the financial cost of homelessness
• Discussion on meeting format (in person vs virtual)
• Discussion on selection of Chair and Vice Chair

The Homelessness Task Force appointed Councillor Lisa Post as Chair and Councillor James McLean as Vice Chair. Members agreed that future meetings will be held in person, with staff notified in advance if anyone attends virtually. The next meeting was set for April 24 2025, and members were asked to review an AMO report before then.

• Councillor Lisa Post selected as Chair
• Councillor James McLean selected as Vice Chair
• Members agreed future meetings will be in person (virtual attendance requires advance notice)
• Next meeting scheduled for Thursday, April 24, 2025 at the Edelbrock Centre
• Members tasked to review the AMO report on Ontario's homelessness crisis for the next meeting

Community Development and Tourism

The Community Development and Tourism Committee is reviewing several governance and funding strategies for the Museum of Dufferin. The body is also discussing an amendment to the County Official Plan and the removal of pews at Corbetton Church.

• Proposed County Official Plan Amendment No. 5
• Museum Sponsorship and Fundraising Strategy 2025-2030
• Establishment of a Museum of Dufferin Endowment Fund with Dufferin Community Foundation
• Approval of Museum Naming, Monetary Donation, and Memorial and Plaque policies
• Proposal to auction Corbetton Church pews to fund replacement folding chairs

The Community Development and Tourism Committee approved the Museum Sponsorship and Fundraising Strategy for 2025‑2030 and several related museum policies, including monetary donations, naming, and memorial plaques. It also directed staff to create a Museum of Dufferin Endowment Fund and to remove and auction the Corbetton Church pews. The committee accepted reports on a seminar series and tourism promotion at the Toronto Outdoor Adventure Show, and instructed staff to begin the Official Plan Amendment No. 5 process.

• Approved Museum Sponsorship and Fundraising Strategy 2025‑2030 (CARRIED)
• Approved Museum Monetary Donation and Sponsorship Policy (CARRIED)
• Approved establishment of Museum of Dufferin Endowment Fund (CARRIED)
• Approved Museum of Dufferin Naming Policy (CARRIED)
• Approved Museum of Dufferin Memorial and Plaque Policy (CARRIED)
• Approved removal and auction of Corbetton Church pews, funds for folding chairs (CARRIED)
• Approved deaccession of items per Museum of Dufferin Deaccession Report (CARRIED)
• Directed staff to proceed with Official Plan Amendment No. 5 (CARRIED)

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Community Advisory Committee

The committee will discuss moving the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Community Advisory Committee to a new Equity Events Working Group. It will also plan the first meeting and events for the new group and consider a celebration for the transition.

• Transition from DEICAC to Equity Events Working Group
• First Equity Events Working Group meeting and event planning
• DEICAC transition celebration

Infrastructure and Environmental Services

The Infrastructure and Environmental Services Committee will receive a 2024 Climate Action Report Card and an update on the Road Network Rationalization Plan. The committee will also consider a notice of motion directing staff to discuss safety improvements with the Ministry of Transportation at the Highway 10 and Dufferin Road 17 intersection.

• 2024 Climate Action Report Card to be received
• Road Network Rationalization Plan implementation update
• Notice of motion for Highway 10 and Dufferin Road 17 safety upgrades
• Delegation from Michael Melhorn regarding County Road 17 safety
• Resolution from Township of Amaranth regarding southern works yard

The committee directed staff to evaluate traffic issues on County Roads 17, 19, 124 and Highway 10 and to report possible solutions. It received the 2024 Climate Action Report Card and the Road Network Rationalization Plan update, and instructed staff to work with municipal partners on temporary and long‑term road‑maintenance agreements, including the transfer of Riddell Road. The resolution from the Township of Amaranth on the southern operations centre project was also received.

• Directed staff to evaluate traffic issues on County Roads 17, 19, 124 and Highway 10 – Carried
• Received 2024 Climate Action Report Card – Carried
• Received Road Network Rationalization Plan update and directed staff to collaborate on temporary agreements and develop long‑term agreements for Riddell Road – Carried
• Received Township of Amaranth resolution on southern operations centre project – Carried

General Government Services

The General Government Services Committee will receive four reports: the first‑quarter 2025 procurement report, the Learning and Organizational Development Strategy (2025‑2028), the 2024 Human Resources Activity Report, and the 2024 Staff Engagement Survey Results. The committee will also consider a motion to invite MPP Sylvia Jones to attend County Council for discussion of local matters. All items are presented for receipt and a resolution.

• Receive First Quarter Procurement Report (Report #Corporate Services-2025-001)
• Receive Learning and Organizational Development Strategy 2025‑2028 (Report #People & Equity 2025-004)
• Receive 2024 Human Resources Activity Report (Report #People and Equity 2025-002)
• Receive 2024 Staff Engagement Survey Results (Report #People and Equity-2025-005)
• Resolve to invite MPP Sylvia Jones to County Council for discussion on local issues

The committee received four reports – the First Quarter Procurement Report, the Learning and Organizational Development Strategy 2025‑2028, the 2024 Human Resources Activity Report, and the 2024 Staff Engagement Survey Results – and each motion was carried. The committee also passed a resolution inviting MPP Sylvia Jones to attend County Council to discuss local issues. No other motions were denied or tabled.

• Received First Quarter Procurement Report – carried
• Received Learning and Organizational Development Strategy 2025‑2028 – carried
• Received 2024 Human Resources Activity Report – carried
• Received 2024 Staff Engagement Survey Results – carried
• Resolved to invite MPP Sylvia Jones to attend County Council – carried

Health and Human Services

The Health and Human Services Committee will review 2024 paramedic response time standards and a capital funding update for Dufferin Oaks Long Term Care Home. The body is also seeking authorization for the Warden to sign a Long Term Care Service Accountability Agreement Declaration of Compliance.

• Report #Paramedic Services-2025-002: 2024 paramedic response times
• Report #Health and Human Services-2025-010: One time capital funding update for Dufferin Oaks
• Report #Health and Human Services-2025-011: Dufferin Oaks Declaration of Compliance for Ontario Health - Central Region

The committee received the Chief Paramedic 2024 response‑time report after a motion was moved, seconded and carried. It also considered the One Time Funding Update for Dufferin Oaks. The council approved the Dufferin Oaks Long‑Term Care Service Accountability Agreement Declaration of Compliance and authorized the Warden to sign it on behalf of the council.

• Received Chief Paramedic 2024 response‑time report (carried)
• Approved Dufferin Oaks Declaration of Compliance and authorized Warden to sign (carried)

Access Dufferin

The Access Dufferin Committee will receive design options for the Community Resilience Hub and provide input. It will also discuss accessible parking spots at the courthouse located at 44 Elizabeth Street in Orangeville. Additionally, the committee will consider a request for a volunteer to join the Bill Hill Scholarship Selection Committee.

• Community Resilience Hub Design Options (PDF) – input requested
• Courthouse accessible parking spots at 44 Elizabeth Street, Orangeville – input requested
• Volunteer request for Bill Hill Scholarship Selection Committee
• Land acknowledgement statement recognizing Indigenous territories
• Declaration of pecuniary interest per Municipal Conflict of Interest Act

County Wide Transit Ad Hoc

The County‑Wide Transit Ad Hoc Committee met on March 13, 2025 at the W & M Edelbrock Centre, 30 Centre Street, Orangeville. The committee received a report from the Chief Administrative Officer updating the Shelburne to Orangeville transit route. No other decisions were made and the next meeting date was not set.

• Shelburne to Orangeville Transit Route Update report received
• Next meeting date to be determined

Council Meeting

Dufferin County Council is reviewing a proposal to move to a direct-to-Council reporting structure by amending the Procedural By-Law. The body is also considering changes to the Procurement By-Law to prioritize Canadian suppliers and respond to trade treaty contraventions.

• Proposed amendment to Procedural By-Law 2022-26 to remove standing committees
• Proposed Procurement By-Law update to give preference to Canadian suppliers for purchases of $99,999 or less
• Appointment of six public members to the Homelessness Task Force
• Proposal to restrict Home Ownership Program eligibility to Dufferin County residents
• Recommendation to fund CWELCC shortfalls from the Children’s Services Reserve Fund if needed by September 2025

General Government Services

The General Government Services Committee will review reports on investment activity, development charges, and council remuneration for 2024. The body is also considering a proposal to engage a consultant for the implementation of new asset and maintenance management systems.

• Proposal to hire a consultant for Citywide asset and maintenance management systems funded by the Reserve for Software Upgrades
• Annual Development Charges Report
• 2024 Statement of Council Remuneration and Expenses Paid
• 2024 Investment Activity report per Policy 3-6-9
• 2024 Audit Service Plan correspondence from MNP LLP

Community Development and Tourism

The Community Development and Tourism Committee is receiving annual review reports for the Museum of Dufferin, Economic Development, Planning, and Building divisions. The committee will also receive updates on building services for the Township of Amaranth and a feasibility study for a Municipal Accommodation Tax.

• Municipal Accommodation Tax feasibility study update
• 2024 Building Enforcement Statistics on dormant permits and enforcement cases
• Building services status update for the Township of Amaranth
• Museum of Dufferin 2024 Year in Review
• Economic Development, Planning, and Building Division annual reviews

Health and Human Services

The committee will receive several reports from the Chief Paramedic and the Director of Health and Human Services, including the Medical Priority Dispatch System implementation, the fourth‑quarter Community Services activity, an update on the Canada‑Wide Early Learning and Child Care System, a Home Ownership program eligibility change, and changes to the Ontario Works program. The recommendations are to accept each report and, for the Home Ownership program, to restrict eligibility to Dufferin County residents. The CWELCC update includes a conditional funding provision if recalibration does not occur by September 2025.

• Medical Priority Dispatch System implementation report (Report #Paramedics Services‑2025‑001) to be received
• Quarterly Community Services Activity Report – Q4 2024 (Report #Health and Human Services‑2025‑008) to be received
• Canada‑Wide Early Learning and Child Care System (CWELCC) Update 5 (Report #Health and Human Services‑2025‑006) with conditional funding from the Children’s Services Reserve Fund if not recalibrated by Sep 2025
• Home Ownership Program update (Report #Health and Human Services‑2025‑005) recommending eligibility be limited to Dufferin County residents
• Changes to the Ontario Works Program (Report #Health and Human Services‑2025‑007) to be received

Infrastructure and Environmental Services

The Infrastructure and Environmental Services Committee will receive updates on road and bridge capital work, the County Forest annual report, and the new Operations Centre project. The body will also discuss public consultation regarding road safety for horse and buggies in the Township of Melancthon.

• Road and Bridge Capital Update – February 2025
• Discussion on road safety for horse and buggies based on Melancthon Town Hall summary
• Resolution from Township of Melancthon requesting funding for road enforcement equipment and patrol officers
• Resolutions from Melancthon and Shelburne requesting traffic calming at County Road 17 and Highway 10
• Update on the New Operations Centre Project including a closed session for land acquisition/disposition

Council Meeting

At the February 13, 2025 meeting, Dufferin County Council will consider a report recommending a direct‑to‑Council meeting structure of one daytime and one evening meeting each month, starting in April 2025 for an 18‑month trial. The council will also review a Pasture Farm lease proposal for County land on the Amaranth‑Grand Valley Townline, an Official Plan Amendment No. 10 for the Township of East Garafraxa, and By‑Laws 2025‑06 through 2025‑13 for first, second and third readings. Additional items include authorizing a Mutual Assistance Agreement with Grey County and receiving various departmental reports and proclamations.

• Adopt direct‑to‑Council meeting structure (one day time + one evening meeting) for 18‑month trial starting April 2025 (Report 2)
• Pasture Farm lease proposal for County land at 195594 and 195620 Amaranth‑Grand Valley Townline (10‑year lease, tax‑equivalent cost)
• Official Plan Amendment No. 10 for Township of East Garafraxa to reduce minimum lot area on 182198 20 Sideroad
• Read and enact By‑Laws 2025‑06 through 2025‑13 (first, second, third readings)
• Authorize Mutual Assistance Agreement with Grey County

Council - Special Meeting

Council will review a budget update report from the Manager of Corporate Finance, Treasurer. The meeting includes a proposal to approve the 2025 budget and a confirmatory by-law.

• Proposed reduction of overall tax levy increase from 5.6% to 5.16% after assessment growth
• Approval of the 2025 budget
• Enactment of By-Law 2025-xx (Confirmatory By-Law)

Community Development and Tourism

The Community Development and Tourism Committee will receive several reports, including advocacy efforts, an award announcement, and a review of Ontario Bill 185 that changes pre‑consultation requirements. A recommendation is made to repeal By‑Law 2019‑10 and direct the Planning and Development division to create a new pre‑consultation manual. The committee will also consider a proposal to convert the Senior Planner role to a Manager of Planning as outlined in the draft budget. Additional items include a pasture‑farm proposal and a County Road 15 OLT submission.

• Ontario Bill 185 – recommendation to repeal By‑Law 2019‑10 and develop a new pre‑consultation manual
• Proposal to repurpose the Senior Planner position to a Manager of Planning (budget item)
• Review of 402287 County Road 15 – Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) consent application
• Delegation presentation on a proposed pasture farm on County‑owned property
• Report on Building Code Information Sessions for community education

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Community Advisory Committee

The Dufferin County Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Community Advisory Committee will hear reports on equity considerations in Early Years and Child Care programming and on Older Adult Services. A verbal update on a recent discussion with other municipal equity leads will also be presented. No formal decisions are listed; the agenda consists of informational reports and discussions.

• Land acknowledgement statement recognizing Indigenous territories
• Declaration of pecuniary interest by members per the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act
• Report on Early Years and Child Care equity considerations (presentation PDF)
• Report on Older Adult Services and recent review (presentation PDF)
• Equity discussion with other municipal equity leads

General Government Services

The General Government Services Committee will consider several reports, including adoption of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Community Advisory Committee minutes and the Access Dufferin minutes. It will receive the Headwaters Communities In Action 2024 Year End Report and approve the revised HCIA partnership agreement, with budget allocations to be reviewed annually. The committee will also receive a Mutual Assistance Agreement with Grey County, an auditor update, a procurement report, a dates of significance policy, and an analysis of Bill 238.

• Adopt DEICAC November 28, 2024 meeting minutes
• Adopt Access Dufferin January 15, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approve revised HCIA partnership agreement (2025‑2031) with budget allocations
• Receive and authorize Mutual Assistance Agreement with Grey County
• Receive auditor update noting name change to BDO Canada LLP

Health and Human Services

The Dufferin County Health and Human Services Committee will consider two reports: a Dufferin Oaks Funding Update that details one‑time funding from the Central Region of Ontario Health, and an Association of Municipalities of Ontario report on homelessness. The committee will recommend that both reports be received. No motions or other business are listed for this meeting.

• Receive Dufferin Oaks Funding Update (Report # Health and Human Services- 2025-001)
• Receive Association of Municipalities of Ontario’s Report on Homelessness (Report # Health and Human Services- 2025-004)
• Public question period for residents

Access Dufferin

The Access Dufferin Committee will meet to receive a report on the Community Resiliency Hub and discuss a training plan for accessible communication styles.

• Community Resiliency Hub update from Climate Engagement Specialist Kylie-Anne Grube
• Training Plan: Accessible Communication Styles

Council Meeting

The Dufferin County Council meeting will approve the agenda and minutes, receive reports on the Homelessness Task Force selection process and the CAO Evaluation Committee appointments, and review the draft 2025 budget. Council will also consider a notice of motion to review the County Act and will vote on multiple by‑laws covering borrowing, user fees, a Georgian College lease, and an Enbridge Gas franchise agreement. No strategic plan update is scheduled for this meeting.

• By‑Law 2025-01 Borrowing By‑Law to authorize borrowing for 2025 expenditures
• By‑Law 2025-02 User Fees By‑Law approving fees and repealing numerous prior by‑laws
• By‑Law 2025-03 Georgian College Lease (Mel Lloyd Centre) ratification
• By‑Law 2024-32 Enbridge Gas Inc. Model Franchise Agreement authorization
• Presentation of the 2025 Draft Budget (overview and service‑specific packages)

Council - Special Meeting

The Dufferin County Council meeting on Jan 6, 2025 will address routine items such as a call to order, a land acknowledgement, roll call, approval of the agenda, and a declaration of interest. The only substantive agenda item is a closed‑session for council staff training under Municipal Act Section 239(3.1). No other decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Closed session for council staff training (Municipal Act Section 239(3.1))
• Call to Order
• Land Acknowledgement Statement
• Approval of the Agenda
• Declaration of Interest by Members