BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorize the Director of Public Works to recruit one seasonal Roads Employee for November 16, 2026 to April 16, 2027, as discussed.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the minutes of the August 11, 2026 , Regular Council Meeting be approved as circulated.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT leave be given to Heather Hayes, Executive Director, Orangeville Food Bank, to address Council.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Dufferin Food Share 2026 Update presentation from Heather Hayes, Executive Director, Orangeville Food Bank.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Public Question regarding a request for consideration of reduced fees for recreation programs received from James Willemse; AND FURTHER THAT Council directs staff to forward this letter to the Community Centre Board, and advise Mr. Willemse that his request has been sent to the Board for consideration and response.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Report – Update – Plaque for Indigenous Acknowledgement. AND FURTHER that Council provides direction to staff to proceed as follows: inquire if spacers can be used inquire if cairn builders could cut back the stones AND FURTHER THAT if cost is over $1000 project does not proceed.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Report – Ritchie Swale Project – Cost Escalation and Approval Request AND FURTHER THAT Council approves the construction price increase to $66,304.50 plus engineering and condominium compensation,directs staff to use funds from underspent budget lines to cover costs, and directs the CAO to continue efforts to complete this project in 2026. For (4) S. Soloma
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Report – Amaranth gravel pit snow dump investigation for information purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives Report No. PLN2026-150 dated, September 8, 2026; AND FURTHER THAT the Head of Council and Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the Site Plan Agreement with the Owner, in the same format or substantially the same format as the Site Plan Agreement shown in Appendix 2 : Site Plan Agreement of this report and attached as Schedule “A” to the Site Plan Authorizatio
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council reconvene their Regular Meeting at 7:17 p.m.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Confidential Report – Sale of Town Gravel Pit in Southgate – Approval of Sale, AND FURTHER THAT Council approves the sale of the property located at 046384 Southgate Road 04, Southgate, Ontario, to B & E Mckague Farms for the amount of $825,000, and authorizes the CAO to work with the Town’s solicitor to conclude the sale.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT leave be given to Kim Delahunt, President and CEO Headwaters Health Care Centre, to address Council.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the presentation from Kim Delahunt, President and CEO, Headwaters Health Care Centre.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Staff Memo - Expanding Radio Coverage for Fire Services;
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Report – Gajtani Drainage Works – Request for Drain Maintenance, AND FURTHER THAT Council accepts the notification for maintenance and repair of the Gajtani Drainage Works under Section 74 of the Drainage Act, 1990, signed by Feta Gajtani, owner of Pt. Lot 26, Concession 7, AND FURTHER THAT Council directs the Town’s Drainage Superintendent, Myles Douglas o
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Report – Expression of Interest – Water and Wastewater Corporation Model, AND THAT Council directs the CAO to respond to the Province’s Expression of Interest posting for Water and Wastewater Corporations by August 13, 2026 as discussed.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Report – Community Centre Financing Agreement for Execution, AND FURTHER THAT Council approves, in principle, the Intermunicipal Agreement for the Expansion and Rehabilitation of the Grand Valley and District Community Centre, as amended by the Townships of Amaranth and East Garafraxa and as presented with this report; AND FURTHER THAT Council directs the C
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Report – CAO Progress update for information purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Staff Memo - Grand Valley Garden Club Request for Parking Area off of Emma Street; AND FURTHER THAT discussions continue during the 2027 budget process.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Public Works Update Report July 2026 for information.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Report – By-Law Enforcement Status Update – July 2026, for information purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the correspondence listed on the Tuesday, August 11, 2026, Council Agenda.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT leave be given to introduce a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Regular Council Meeting held on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 and that it be given the necessary readings and be passed and numbered as By-Law 2026-48.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Report – Gajtani Drainage Works – Request for Drain Maintenance, AND FURTHER THAT Council accepts the notification for maintenance and repair of the Gajtani Drainage Works under Section August 11, 2026 Council Minutes 74 of the Drainage Act, 1990, signed by Feta Gajtani, owner of Pt. Lot 26, Concession 7, AND FURTHER THAT Council directs the Town’s Drainage
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council adopts the Regular Council Meeting agenda and any addendums dated Tuesday, July 21, 2026 as circulated.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives Confidential Report – Use of Internet Tower – RuralNet Agreement Renewal, AND THAT Council approves the renewal of the lease for a second five-year term as discussed and directs the CAO to send notice to RuralNet for review and sign off on the renewal.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Public Question Pedestrian Safety Concern on Main Street received from Chanel Furtado; AND FURTHER THAT Council directs staff to reply to Chanel Furtado, thanking them for raising concerns, and advise them that Council has looked at a crosswalk at Amaranth and Main, it is not feasible due to safety at that intersection, and options are being explored as fea
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Report No. PLN2026-123, dated July 21, 2026, be received; AND FURTHER THAT the Zoning By-law Amendment for the Vision Grand Valley Zoning By-law update, to amend the Town of Grand Valley Zoning By-law 2009-10, as amended and as generally shown in Appendix 3: DRAFT Zoning By-law Amendment and Appendices 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D and 4E, which constitute the associated mapping for the Town’
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Report - Exemption from Dufferin County Approval for Local Official Plan Amendments, PLN2026-111, dated July 21, 2026, be received; AND FURTHER THAT Council approve the request for exemption from Dufferin County approval for future Local Official Plan Amendments, in accordance with Dufferin County By-law 2015-16; AND FURTHER THAT Staff be directed to send a copy of this Resolut
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives Report – By-Law Enforcement Status Update – June 2026, for information purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Report - Funding Opportunity – Build Communities Strong Fund, Local Impact Stream; AND FURTHER THAT staff apply for the construction of the snack bar, washroom and storage area (ie pavillion)
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the correspondence from the County of Dufferin - Request for Support for the Official Plan Amendment No. Five (OPA No. 5) Public Engagement Events; AND FURTHER THAT staff share social media posts and add a slide to the digital sign subject to capacity in the communications department.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT staff contact the Santa Claus Parade Committee to discuss moving the parade to either: earlier in the day on the same date or earlier in the calendar, before winter operations begin This change would allow Public Works staff to better manage their hours.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT leave be given to introduce the by-law listed on the Tuesday, July 21, 2026 agenda as item 21.2 amended per Council direction, and that the By-law be given the necessary reading and passed and numbered as By-laws 2026-45.
July 21, 2026 Council Minutes BE IT RESOLVED THAT Report - Exemption from Dufferin County Approval for Local Official Plan Amendments, PLN2026-111, dated July 21, 2026, be received; AND FURTHER THAT Council approve the request for exemption from Dufferin County approval for future Local Official Plan Amendments, in accordance with Dufferin County By-law 2015-16; AND FURTHER THAT Staff be directed
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Report - Funding Opportunity – Build Communities Strong Fund, Local Impact Stream; AND FURTHER THAT staff apply for the construction of the snack bar, washroom and storage area (i.e. pavilion)
BE IT RESOLVED THAT staff contact the Santa Claus Parade Committee to discuss moving the parade to either: a. earlier in the day on the same date or b. earlier in the calendar, before winter operations begin This change would allow Public Works staff to better manage their hours.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council adopts the Regular Council Meeting agenda and any addendums dated Tuesday, June 23, 2026 as circulated.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council resolve itself into a meeting that is closed to the public at 2:23 p.m. pursuant to the Municipal Act, 2001, under the provisions of Section 239(2)(b) personal matters about identifiable individuals, including municipal or local board employees and 239(2)(f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Closed minutes of the May 26, 2026 and June 9, 2026 , Closed Council Meetings be approved as circulated.