The Grand Valley Record

Regular Council Meeting

September 9, 2025

Who was there

Present (5): Lorne Dart, James Jonker, Paul Latam, Philip Rentsch, Steve Soloman

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

What was decided (30 motions)

29 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approves waiving section 10.10(a) of the Town of Grand Valley Procedural By-Law, 2024-10, as amended, to permit a member of council to participate electronically in more than four (4) Council meetings per year.
Moved by P. Rentsch, seconded by J. Jonker
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approves Councillor Paul Latam to participate electronically.
Moved by J. Jonker, seconded by L. Dart
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council adopts the Regular Council Meeting agenda dated Tuesday, September 9, 2025 as amended, with the addition of a By-Law to Amend the Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the Town of Grand Valley – ( Appendix 5 - Public Meeting and Decision - Proposed Consent and Zoning Files B01-2025 and Z02-2025 - 115252 Sideroad 27-28 – Roll 207900).
Moved by J. Jonker, seconded by P. Latam
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the minutes of the July 22, 2025 Council Regular Council and August 12, 2025 Special Council meetings be approved as circulated.
Moved by P. Latam, seconded by L. Dart
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT leave be given to Kerry Duffeld, Community Director and David Overton, Ministry Operations Manager, Youth Unlimited YFC Highlands, to address Council.
Moved by J. Jonker, seconded by P. Rentsch
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the presentation from Kerry Duffield, regarding the Highland Youth for Christ/Youth Unlimited Annual Report. AND FURTHER THAT Council directs staff to develop the new lease in coordination with Youth Unlimited and report back to Council with the draft agreement before the current lease expires.
Moved by P. Rentsch, seconded by L. Dart
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Public Question from Kim and Dale Braiden - Request for Speed Bump - Cemetery Entrance - Cooper Street. AND FURTHER THAT staff speak with the Braidens' to discuss possible solutions.
Moved by J. Jonker, seconded by P. Latam
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Council Memo - Water System Operator Annual Management Review Meeting minutes for information.
Moved by P. Latam, seconded by P. Rentsch
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Report – CAO Progress update for information purposes.
Moved by L. Dart, seconded by P. Latam
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Public Works Update Report - July and August 2025 for information.
Moved by J. Jonker, seconded by P. Rentsch
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Report No. PLN2025-152, dated September 9, 2025, be received; AND FURTHER THAT Council adopts the UPDATED Master List of Approved Grand Valley Street Names as of September 9, 2025, as generally shown in Appendix 1: DRAFT Master List of Approved Grand Valley Street Names. AND FURTHER THAT Council directs staff to notify the Historical Society that the names that are on the list will be removed and why.
Moved by P. Rentsch, seconded by L. Dart
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Council Memo - Request to the Town to Assume a Private Road - Sparrow Crescent. AND FURTHER THAT Council denies the request.
Moved by J. Jonker, seconded by P. Latam
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives Report PLN 2025-139 – Monthly Planning Update Report – September 9, 2025, for information purposes.
Moved by L. Dart, seconded by P. Rentsch
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council recess this Regular Meeting of Council at 7:00 p.m. to hold a Public Meeting under sections 34, 45 and 53 of the Planning Act.
Moved by P. Latam, seconded by J. Jonker
Carried
APPLICATION #: B01-2025 RE: LOT(S) NO(S): 27 CONCESSION: 11 MUNICIPAL ADDRESS: 115252 Sideroad 27-28 (Roll #207900) APPLICATION: APPROVED ( X ) DENIED ( )
Moved by P. Rentsch, seconded by L. Dart
Deferred
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council reconvene their Regular Meeting at 7:17 p.m.
Moved by L. Dart, seconded by J. Jonker
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Report No. PLN2025-148, dated September 9, 2025, be received; AND FURTHER THAT application Z02-2025 from the property owners of 115252 Sideroad 27-28 (Roll #207900) for a Zoning By-law Amendment, to rezone the lands from the Agricultural (A) Zone to a Rural Residential (RR) and Agricultural Exception Nine (A-9) Zone, as generally shown in Appendix 5 : Zoning By-law, be approved and the necessary By-law be adopted.
Moved by P. Rentsch, seconded by J. Jonker
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Update Wastewater Flows, 2025-156 for information.
Moved by P. Rentsch, seconded by J. Jonker
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the correspondence listed on the Tuesday, September 9, 2025, Council Agenda.
Moved by J. Jonker, seconded by P. Latam
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the correspondence from 85 Tornado Squadron Cadets and Youth Unlimited; AND FURTHER THAT Council approves the funding amount of $1,350.00 for the flooring at 23 Mill Street.
Moved by L. Dart, seconded by P. Latam
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the correspondence from Thomasfield Homes Ltd. - Signage Request at Melody Lane and Water Streets; AND FURTHER THAT Council approves the request to install a sign until September 30, 2027, maximum size 100 square feet, costs of removal the responsibly of Thomasfield Homes Ltd.
Moved by P. Rentsch, seconded by L. Dart
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council supports the Town of Orangeville Resolution Elect Respect Campaign. AND FURTHER THAT it be circulated to all municipalities in Dufferin County.
Moved by P. Rentsch, seconded by L. Dart
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT leave be given to introduce the by-laws listed on the Tuesday, September 9, 2025 agenda as items 19.1 and 19.2 and by Council Resolution the addition of item 19.3 and that the By-laws be given the necessary reading and passed and numbered as By-laws 2025-43, 2025-44 and 2025-45.
Moved by J. Jonker, seconded by L. Dart
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT leave be given to introduce a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Regular Council Meeting held on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 and that it be given the necessary readings and be passed and numbered as By-Law 2025-46.
Moved by P. Rentsch, seconded by P. Latam
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT we do now adjourn this Regular Council Meeting at 8:30 p.m. to meet again for a Special Council Meeting on September 12, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. and Regular Council Meeting on September 23, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. or at the call of the Mayor.
Moved by L. Dart, seconded by J. Jonker
Carried
September 9, 2025 Council Minutes BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approves Councillor Paul Latam to participate electronically.
Moved by J. Jonker, seconded by L. Dart
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Public Question from Kim and Dale Braiden - Request for Speed Bump - Cemetery Entrance - Cooper Street. AND FURTHER THAT staff speak with the Braidens' to discuss possible solutions. September 9, 2025 Council Minutes
Moved by J. Jonker, seconded by P. Latam
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Report No. PLN2025-152, dated September 9, 2025, be received; AND FURTHER THAT Council adopts the UPDATED Master List of Approved Grand Valley Street Names as of September 9, 2025, as September 9, 2025 Council Minutes generally shown in Appendix 1: DRAFT Master List of Approved Grand Valley Street Names. AND FURTHER THAT Council directs staff to notify the Historical Society that the names that are on the list will be removed and why.
Moved by P. Rentsch, seconded by L. Dart
Carried
September 9, 2025 Council Minutes BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council recess this Regular Meeting of Council at 7:00 p.m. to hold a Public Meeting under sections 34, 45 and 53 of the Planning Act.
Moved by P. Latam, seconded by J. Jonker
Carried
September 9, 2025 Council Minutes BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the correspondence from Thomasfield Homes Ltd. - Signage Request at Melody Lane and Water Streets; AND FURTHER THAT Council approves the request to install a sign until September 30, 2027, maximum size 100 square feet, costs of removal the responsibly of Thomasfield Homes Ltd.
Moved by P. Rentsch, seconded by L. Dart
Carried

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