The Grand Valley Record

Regular Council Meeting

November 12, 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 (21 motions)

21 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council adopts the agenda and any addendums dated Tuesday, November 12, 2024 as circulated.
Moved by J. Jonker, seconded by L. Dart
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the minutes of the October 22, 2024 Regular Council and Special Council Meetings be approved as circulated.
Moved by P. Rentsch, seconded by L. Dart
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Pedestrian Cross Zone Public Question from Nikki-Lynn Henderson; AND FURTHER THAT Council directs Public Works to install appropriate signage; AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to request Burnside include this area and concern in their scope of work for the subdivision surrounding the area.
Moved by J. Jonker, seconded by P. Rentsch
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Council Memo Temporary Placement of Sea Container, 2024-093.
Moved by P. Rentsch, seconded by L. Dart
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives Report – 2024-2025 Snow Clearing MOU with Thomasfield Homes, AND FURTHER THAT Council authorizes the Mayor and Clerk to sign the Memorandum of Understanding for snow clearing as attached to this report and directs staff to prepare and present the necessary by-law for passing.
Moved by P. Rentsch, seconded by L. Dart
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Report- CAO Progress Update for information purposes.
Moved by L. Dart, seconded by P. Rentsch
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Public Works Update Report, October, 2024 for information purposes.
Moved by P. Rentsch, seconded by P. Latam
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Report Decision Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment Z05-2024, 25 McIntyre Lane, File No. PLN2024-083, dated November 12, 2024, be received; AND FURTHER THAT the application from the property owners of 25 McIntyre, for a Zoning By-law Amendment , to amend the current minimum requirements for setbacks from the rear and interior side yards for accessory structures from 1.5 m to 0.6m, as required in Zoning By-law 2009-10, as amended, for the lands municipally know as 25 McIntyre Lane , Roll 110879 , as generally shown in Appendix 2: DRAFT Zoning By-law , be a p p roved and the necessary By-law be adopted ; AND FURTHER THAT Council directs staff to not e in Roll File 110879 that the Town does not have liability for keeping the R ear Y ard C atch B asin outlet clear on the subject property.
Moved by J. Jonker, seconded by P. Latam
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the November 2024 Planning Update Report, for information purposes.
Moved by P. Rentsch, seconded by L. Dart
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives Report – Orangeville Snowmobile Club Memorandum of Understanding, AND FURTHER THAT Council authorizes the execution of the MOU with the addition of a 2 year term and directs staff to prepare and present the necessary by-law for passing.
Moved by P. Rentsch, seconded by L. Dart
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the correspondences from the Grand Valley Santa Claus Parade Committee; AND FURTHER THAT Council directs the Director of Public Works to schedule Town Staff to assist with traffic barriers and road closure signage and other parade activities as approved by the Director. AND FURTHER THAT Council directs staff to request the Parade Committee obtain the necessary permit for a temporary road closure for special events. AND FURTHER THAT Council directs staff to obtain the special events insurance coverage and provide a copy to the Parade Committee and Grand Valley Agriculture Society. AND FURTHER THAT Council directs staff to advise the Parade Committee that Mayor Soloman will participate in the event.
Moved by J. Jonker, seconded by P. Latam
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the correspondence listed on the Tuesday, November 12, 2024, Council Agenda.
Moved by P. Latam, seconded by L. Dart
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the correspondence from Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) and draft 2025 Budget and Municipal Apportionment Reports; AND FURTHER THAT Council directs staff to include Grand Valley's municipal apportionment amount of $39,251 in the Town's 2025 budget discussions;
Moved by L. Dart, seconded by P. Rentsch
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT leave be given to introduce the by-laws listed on the Tuesday, November 12, 2024 agenda as items 18.1 to 18.3 and that the By-laws be given the necessary readings and passed and numbered as By-laws 2024- 46, 2024-47 and 2024-48.
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 6:03 p.m. pursuant to the Municipal Act, under the provisions of Section 239(2)(b) and (d) personal matters about identifiable individuals, including municipal or local board employees and labour relations or employee negotiations. Human Resources Project
Moved by L. Dart, seconded by J. Jonker
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the October 8, 2024 Closed Council Meeting be approved; AND FURTHER THAT the confidential presentation from Erin Holls, Senior Associate, Pesce & Associates regarding personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees and labour relations or employee negotiations be received; and staff proceed as directed.
Moved by L. Dart, seconded by P. Rentsch
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 12, 2024 and that it be given the necessary readings and be passed and numbered as By-Law 2024-49.
Moved by L. Dart, seconded by P. Rentsch
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT we do now adjourn this meeting of Council at 8:45 p.m. to meet again for a Regular Meeting on November 26, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. or at the call of the Mayor.
Moved by P. Latam, seconded by L. Dart
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Pedestrian Cross Zone Public Question from Nikki-Lynn Henderson; AND FURTHER THAT Council directs Public Works to install appropriate signage; November 12, 2024 Council Meeting Minutes AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to request Burnside include this area and concern in their scope of work for the subdivision surrounding the area.
Moved by J. Jonker, seconded by P. Rentsch
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives Report – 2024-2025 Snow Clearing MOU with Thomasfield Homes, AND FURTHER THAT Council authorizes the Mayor and Clerk to sign the Memorandum of Understanding for snow clearing as attached to November 12, 2024 Council Meeting Minutes this report and directs staff to prepare and present the necessary by- law for passing.
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, November 12, 2024 agenda as items 18.1 to 18.3 and that November 12, 2024 Council Meeting Minutes the By-laws be given the necessary readings and passed and numbered as By-laws 2024- 46, 2024-47 and 2024-48.
Moved by P. Latam, seconded by J. Jonker
Carried

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