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 "state": "ON",
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   "date": "2026-08-25",
   "body": "Information Items Package",
   "headline": "Council reviews OPP 2027 costs and heritage designation items",
   "summary": "This is a Council Information Items Package for a hybrid meeting on August 25, 2026, consisting of correspondence and resolutions from ministries, municipalities, and organizations. These items do not require a decision unless a Council member extracts one for discussion under General Business. The package includes items on OPP municipal policing costs for 2027, heritage property designation, and various funding and policy requests.",
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   "date": "2026-07-28",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-23",
   "body": "Committee of Adjustment",
   "headline": "Committee to decide on minor variance for 8 Hilltop Crescent",
   "summary": "The Committee of Adjustment will hold a statutory public hearing and decide on a minor variance application for a property at 8 Hilltop Crescent. The application proposes an accessory structure and conditions include demolishing an existing shed and obtaining a building permit within one year.",
   "agenda_url": "https://pub-eastgarafraxa.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=91bd927d-57ef-40a5-8c12-777a6358863b&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-23",
   "body": "Regular Council Meeting",
   "headline": "East Garafraxa Council to adopt new Official Plan and 2026 Asset Management Plan",
   "summary": "Council will consider the adoption of the municipal Official Plan and the 2026 Asset Management Plan. The meeting includes discussions on water protection amendments, property tax collection policies, and several capital equipment purchases.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-23",
   "body": "Information Items Package",
   "headline": "Council reviews correspondence on provincial and municipal issues",
   "summary": "This is an information items package, not a decision-making agenda. Council members will identify items they wish to discuss; otherwise, items are for information only. The package includes correspondence from ministries and other municipalities on various topics.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "body": "Committee of Adjustment",
   "headline": "Committee to decide minor variance at 26 Victoria Boulevard",
   "summary": "The Committee of Adjustment will hold a statutory public hearing and vote on a minor variance application (A2-26) for 26 Victoria Boulevard. They will also revisit a deferred application (A1-26) for 152179 12th Line with supplemental reports. The meeting includes approval of minutes and agenda.",
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   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "body": "Regular Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council considers adopting new Official Plan, rezoning, and audit",
   "summary": "Council will hold a statutory public meeting for a consent and zoning amendment at 431374 19th Line, then consider adopting the proposed Official Plan (Version 3). They will also review the 2025 financial audit and pass several by-laws including agreements for building services and fire protection.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "body": "Information Items Package",
   "headline": "Council reviews correspondence on vacant storefront tax and land transfer tax",
   "summary": "This is an information package for council review, containing correspondence and resolutions from various municipalities and ministries. No decisions are being made at this meeting; items may be extracted for future discussion.",
   "agenda_url": "https://pub-eastgarafraxa.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=215b28a4-592f-47ba-b299-56dc2464bef2&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "body": "Committee of Adjustment",
   "headline": "No consequential items on agenda",
   "summary": "This meeting agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision. The Committee of Adjustment is meeting but no specific applications or matters are listed.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-12",
   "body": "Information Items Package",
   "headline": "Provincial fee regulation amendments reviewed",
   "summary": "East Garafraxa Council meets to review an information package of correspondence and resolutions from other municipalities and provincial bodies. No decisions are made; items are received for information only.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-12",
   "body": "Regular Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to award $798,838 culvert replacement contract",
   "summary": "Council will vote on awarding a $798,838.83 contract to Cox Construction Ltd. for Culvert 5 replacement. They will also review Public Works washroom design concepts, the March 31 budget variance report, and discuss implementing vehicle turn arounds on the 12th and 13th Line bridges. A proclamation for Sexual Violence Prevention Month is proposed.",
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   "source": "https://pub-eastgarafraxa.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=eb11b6d3-076e-4141-b2db-03e17270ce9a&lang=English"
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "body": "Information Items Package",
   "headline": "Council receives informational correspondence from other municipalities",
   "summary": "This is a Council Information Items Package, consisting of correspondence and resolutions from other municipalities and organizations. No decisions are required or debated; items are for information only. Council members may request to extract an item for discussion at a future meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://pub-eastgarafraxa.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=20353a34-b58d-454f-8017-4a43259289e1&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English",
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   "source": "https://pub-eastgarafraxa.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=20353a34-b58d-454f-8017-4a43259289e1&lang=English"
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "body": "Regular Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to vote on $1.49M Infrastructure Ontario loan",
   "summary": "Council will consider a by-law to borrow $1,490,000 from Infrastructure Ontario for long-term capital works and take $868,575 from reserves. They will also delegate authority to the CAO during the pre-election 'lame duck' period and enter a building services agreement with Dufferin County. Several other routine approvals and correspondence items are on the agenda.",
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   "minutes_url": "https://pub-eastgarafraxa.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=3237",
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "body": "Committee of Adjustment",
   "headline": "Committee to decide on minor variance for garage at 152179 12th Line",
   "summary": "The Committee of Adjustment will hold a statutory public hearing and decide on a minor variance application (A1-26) for a detached accessory garage at 152179 12th Line. Planning staff recommend approval with conditions, including a building permit within one year.",
   "agenda_url": "https://pub-eastgarafraxa.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=684a97d0-213e-41a5-bba1-9dd0e59bb351&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English",
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   "source": "https://pub-eastgarafraxa.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=684a97d0-213e-41a5-bba1-9dd0e59bb351&lang=English"
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-22",
   "body": "Special Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Public hearing on new Official Plan for East Garafraxa",
   "summary": "Council is holding a statutory public meeting to receive input on a proposed new Official Plan that updates the township's planning framework to align with the 2024 Provincial Planning Statement and County of Dufferin Official Plan. No final decision will be made at this meeting; comments will be accepted until May 6, 2026. The plan includes land-use schedules for Marsville, Orton, and environmental protections.",
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   "minutes_url": "https://pub-eastgarafraxa.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=3328",
   "source": "https://pub-eastgarafraxa.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=343d87ce-71fc-401f-8158-fa84b97d250b&lang=English"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-14",
   "body": "Information Items Package",
   "headline": "Council receives information package with no decisions",
   "summary": "This is a Council Information Items Package consisting of correspondence and resolutions from various municipalities and organizations. No decisions are required; items are for information only. Council members may extract items for discussion at a future meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://pub-eastgarafraxa.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=fe57d5b6-8c31-41e7-88be-3db9df05c58d&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://pub-eastgarafraxa.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=fe57d5b6-8c31-41e7-88be-3db9df05c58d&lang=English"
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-14",
   "body": "Regular Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to vote on $693,500 motor grader purchase",
   "summary": "Council will decide on purchasing a 2026 John Deere motor grader for $693,500, approve a land severance and zoning amendment at 101055 10 Sideroad, and consider a tax sale extension request. Other items include policy adoptions and an emergency vehicle purchase.",
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   "minutes_url": "https://pub-eastgarafraxa.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=3192",
   "source": "https://pub-eastgarafraxa.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=22e2da3a-1756-4306-965b-1446d5f8af39&lang=English"
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-24",
   "body": "Information Items Package",
   "headline": "Council reviews a range of inter‑municipal information items",
   "summary": "The East Garafraxa Council will receive a package of informational items from various municipalities and agencies. These items do not require a council decision and are unlikely to generate debate. Council members may speak on any item they wish to address, after which the items will be handled under General Business on the meeting agenda.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://pub-eastgarafraxa.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=46f28a9c-8297-433d-acc2-e41389639831&lang=English"
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-24",
   "body": "Regular Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to decide on planning applications and by‑laws, including a 10 Sideroad consent.",
   "summary": "The council will hold a statutory public meeting to consider Consent Application B5‑26 submitted by GSP Group Inc. for the property at 101055 10 Sideroad, Concession 9, West Part of Lot 11. It will also consider a Holding Zone Removal Application Z4‑26 for 351122 17th Line (Greenwood) and related zoning changes to Extractive Industrial Exception Four. Additional items include the receipt and approval of Consent Application B3‑26 and Zoning By‑law Amendment Z2‑26 for 023039 Erin‑East Garafraxa Townline, and the introduction of three by‑laws covering a site‑plan agreement, a supplemental development agreement, and the holding‑zone removal amendment.",
   "agenda_url": "https://pub-eastgarafraxa.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=2d8e546f-dc79-42bf-a0fd-6c0897ef8c69&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English",
   "minutes_url": "https://pub-eastgarafraxa.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=3126",
   "source": "https://pub-eastgarafraxa.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=2d8e546f-dc79-42bf-a0fd-6c0897ef8c69&lang=English"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-10",
   "body": "Information Items Package",
   "headline": "Council reviews information package of municipal resolutions and correspondence",
   "summary": "This meeting consists of a Council Information Items Package containing resolutions and correspondence from other municipalities and agencies. These items do not require a decision from Council and are unlikely to cause debate.",
   "agenda_url": "https://pub-eastgarafraxa.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=ed6bdfef-b00b-4924-a0c2-7e414180955c&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English",
   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-10",
   "body": "Regular Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to adopt the 2026 budget estimates by-law",
   "summary": "The Township of East Garafraxa Council will consider several reports and motions, including the annual water system report and development charges report. It will vote on sponsorship requests for the Grand Valley Fall Fair ($250) and Westside Secondary School commencement ($150). The council will also adopt three by‑laws: the 2026 Budget Estimates, the 2026 Levy and Collection of Taxes, and a Site Plan Agreement amendment with Community Living Dufferin. A closed meeting will address additional matters before regular business resumes.",
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   "minutes_url": "https://pub-eastgarafraxa.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=2977",
   "source": "https://pub-eastgarafraxa.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=9da14673-d911-40b9-842d-f57569245bc9&lang=English"
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  {
   "date": "2026-02-24",
   "body": "Regular Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to approve $26,053.77 tax rebate for Theatre Orangeville",
   "summary": "The Township of East Garafraxa Council will consider a $26,053.77 property tax rebate for Theatre Orangeville and review several consent applications and zoning‑by‑law amendments for properties on Erin‑East Garafraxa Townline. The meeting also includes discussion of the 2026 draft budget, a motion to request intersection safety reviews, and adoption of a revised Multi‑Year Accessibility Plan. Formal approvals of the agenda, minutes, and a by‑law confirming the meeting proceedings are also on the agenda.",
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   "minutes_url": "https://pub-eastgarafraxa.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=2876",
   "source": "https://pub-eastgarafraxa.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=1ccae4c4-21db-4ef0-a510-1924dee581ff&lang=English"
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  {
   "date": "2026-02-24",
   "body": "Information Items Package",
   "headline": "Council reviews informational updates from municipalities and agencies",
   "summary": "The East Garafraxa Council will receive a package of non‑agenda items that do not require a vote. The package includes reports and resolutions from neighboring municipalities and regional bodies on topics such as food legislation, affordable housing, high‑speed internet costs, school bus safety, and police funding. Council members may comment, but no formal decisions will be made at this meeting.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-02-18",
   "body": "Special Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council hears public input on the township’s new Official Plan",
   "summary": "The Special Council will hold a statutory public meeting to receive public comments on the Draft Official Plan (Version 2, January 2026). The meeting includes a presentation by the planning consultant and review of the plan’s schedules covering land use, environmental protection and other policies. Council will also consider a confirming by‑law to record the meeting and will approve the agenda.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-10",
   "body": "Regular Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council will review the 2026 Draft Budget and related financial documents",
   "summary": "The East Garafraxa Council will approve the meeting agenda and adopt minutes from the January 27 regular meeting and the January 28 special budget meeting. Council members will discuss the 2026 Draft Budget, including the budget overview, estimated residential tax increase, reserve projection, capital projects work plan for 2026‑2031, and the fleet and equipment replacement schedule. Additional items include a proclamation request for National Anti‑Human Trafficking Awareness Day and a presentation on bridges and culverts. The meeting will conclude with a motion to confirm the by‑law recording the proceedings of this session.",
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   "minutes_url": "https://pub-eastgarafraxa.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=2872",
   "source": "https://pub-eastgarafraxa.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=824dcf2d-7645-47fc-a5bc-1a63d696a659&lang=English"
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