The Grand Valley Record

Regular Council Meeting

November 26, 2024

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 (27 motions)

23 carried, 4 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the minutes of the November 12, 2024, Regular Council Meeting be approved as circulated.
Moved by P. Latam, seconded by J. Jonker
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT leave be given to OCWA presenters Natalie Baker, Caralynn McRae and Jenna Porter, to address Council.
Moved by J. Jonker, seconded by P. Latam
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Presentation and proposal for the Operations and Maintenance Services of the Grand Valley Wastewater Treatment Plant from OCWA; AND FURTHER THAT Council approves the renewal of the Operating Agreement with the Ontario Clean Water Agency for a term of five-years commencing in January 2025, authorizes the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Agreement; and directs staff to prepare the necessary by-law for passing.
Moved by P. Rentsch, seconded by J. Jonker
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Public Question Municipal Speed Camera Program received from Justin Cohen; AND FURTHER THAT Council directs staff to invite Justin Cohen to join the Police Services Board to get involved in Grand Valley policing.
Moved by P. Latam, seconded by J. Jonker
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives Report – Response to Dufferin County’s Fire Modernization Plan, AND FURTHER THAT Council supports option number 3, a fire department run by the Town of Grand Valley; AND FURTHER THAT Grand Valley Council requests that no further County tax dollars be spent on this matter.
Moved by P. Rentsch, seconded by L. Dart
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives Report – Vehicle Decal Policy AND FURTHER THAT Council approves the Vehicle Decal Policy as presented.
Moved by L. Dart, seconded by P. Rentsch
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Report – Treasurer’s Update for information purposes.
Moved by L. Dart, seconded by P. Rentsch
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Grand Valley Council requests a delegation with the Minister of Energy regarding Hydro One's lack of support to complete infrastructure projects.
Moved by P. Latam, seconded by J. Jonker
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives Report – Canine Control By-law issues; AND FURTHER THAT Council directs staff to make the necessary amendments to the by-law as discussed and present the updated by-law for adoption.
Moved by P. Latam, seconded by J. Jonker
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives Report – By-Law Enforcement Status Update – October 2024, for information purposes.
Moved by P. Rentsch, seconded by L. Dart
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Report – Draft Ball Diamond Allocation Policy, for review and recommendations; AND FURTHER THAT Council directs staff to revise the policy as discussed and present the final policy for approval.
Moved by J. Jonker, seconded by P. Latam
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council Receives the Report Recreation Update, November 2024 for information.
Moved by J. Jonker, seconded by P. Latam
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council recess this Regular Meeting of Council at 11:28 a.m. to hold Public Meetings under sections 34 and 53 of the Planning Act.
Moved by P. Rentsch, seconded by L. Dart
Carried
APPLICATION #: B01-2024 RE: LOT(S) NO(S): Part Lot 29 CONCESSION: Concession 11 MUNICIPAL ADDRESS: 402287 County Road 15 (Roll# 207300) - Part 2 7R-2720 APPLICATION: APPROVED ( ) DENIED ( )
Moved by P. Rentsch, seconded by L. Dart
Deferred
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council reconvene their Regular Meeting at 12:35 p.m.
Moved by P. Latam, seconded by J. Jonker
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Report No. PLN2024-098, dated November 26, 2024, be received; AND FURTHER THAT Zoning By-law Amendment file Z06-2024, to amend the Town of Grand Valley Zoning By-law 2009-10, as amended, for the lands municipally known as 68 Water Street (Roll #349900), as generally shown in Appendix 4 : Zoning By-law , of this report be
Moved by J. Jonker, seconded by P. Latam
Deferred
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Report No. PLN2024-102, dated November 26, 2024, be received; AND FURTHER THAT application Z07-2024 from the property owners of 402287 County Road 15 (Roll #207300) for a Zoning By-law Amendment, to rezone a portion of the lands from the Agricultural (A) Zone to a Rural Residential Exception Thirty-seven (RR-37) Zone, as generally shown in Appendix 5 : Zoning By-law, be
Moved by P. Rentsch, seconded by L. Dart
Deferred
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the correspondence listed on the Tuesday, November 26, 2024, Council Agenda.
Moved by L. Dart, seconded by P. Rentsch
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Board and Committee Minutes listed on the Tuesday, November 26, 2024, Council Agenda.
Moved by P. Latam, seconded by J. Jonker
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council resolve itself into a meeting that is closed to the public at 2:06 p.m. pursuant to the Municipal Act as follows: Section 239(2)(b)(c) personal matters about identifiable individuals, including municipal or local board employees and labour relations or employee negotiations - Human Resources Project - Update; Section 239(2)(c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; and Section 239(2)(e) litigation or potential litigation, including maters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board - Normal Farm Practices Protection Board Hearing
Moved by P. Rentsch, seconded by L. Dart
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive information relating to 321339 Concession 6/7 Henk and Leah Brakke a proposed of pending acquisition of disposition of land by the municipality or local board; and that staff proceed as directed; AND FURTHER THAT Council receive a verbal update regarding Normal Farm Practices Protection Board Hearing regarding litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals affecting the municipality or local board be received; and that staff proceed as directed.
Moved by P. Rentsch, seconded by L. Dart
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the closed session Report – HR Program project additional information and recommendations, AND FURTHER THAT Council directs the CAO to present updated information based on discussion in closed session.
Moved by J. Jonker, seconded by P. Latam
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, November 26, 2024 and that it be given the necessary readings and be passed and numbered as By-Law 2024-50.
Moved by L. Dart, seconded by P. Rentsch
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT we do now adjourn this meeting of Council at 4:15 p.m. to meet again for a Regular Meeting on December 10, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. and Special Meeting - 2025 Budget at 2:00 p.m. or at the call of the Mayor.
Moved by P. Latam, seconded by J. Jonker
Carried
APPLICATION #: B01-2024 RE: LOT(S) NO(S): Part Lot 29 CONCESSION: Concession 11 November 26, 2024 Council Minutes MUNICIPAL ADDRESS: 402287 County Road 15 (Roll# 207300) - Part 2 7R-2720 APPLICATION: APPROVED ( ) DENIED ( )
Moved by P. Rentsch, seconded by L. Dart
Deferred
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Report No. PLN2024-098, dated November 26, 2024, be received; AND FURTHER THAT Zoning By-law Amendment file Z06-2024, to amend the Town of Grand Valley Zoning By-law 2009-10, as amended, for November 26, 2024 Council Minutes the lands municipally known as 68 Water Street (Roll #349900), as generally shown in Appendix 4: Zoning By-law, of this report be deferred pending clarification on the requirements for an archeological study.
Moved by J. Jonker, seconded by P. Latam
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the correspondence listed on the Tuesday, November 26, 2024, Council Agenda. November 26, 2024 Council Minutes
Moved by L. Dart, seconded by P. Rentsch
Carried

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