The Grand Valley Record

Regular Council Meeting

January 27, 2026

Who was there

Present (4): James Jonker, Paul Latam, Philip Rentsch, Steve Soloman

Absent (1): Lorne Dart

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 (23 motions)

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

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council adopts the Regular Council Meeting agenda dated Tuesday, January 27, 2026 as circulated.
Moved by P. Latam, seconded by J. Jonker
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the minutes of the January 13, 2026 Regular Council Meeting be approved as circulated.
Moved by J. Jonker, seconded by P. Latam
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT leave be given to Mike Derkinderen, on behalf of the Grand Valley Fire Fighters Association, to address Council.
Moved by P. Latam, seconded by J. Jonker
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the 2025 Grand Valley Campground Year End Operational Report and presentation from Mike Derkideren, on behalf of the Grand Valley Fire Fighters Association.
Moved by P. Rentsch, seconded by J. Jonker
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Council Memo - Well 3 Funding Approval for information.
Moved by J. Jonker, seconded by P. Rentsch
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Report – Private Well Interference Report and Recommendation AND FURTHER THAT Council directs staff to work with RJ Burnside and Associates and the property owner to have the well replaced and the old well decommissioned as soon as possible, as required for Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) compliance. AND FURTHER THAT Council directs staff to include the necessary expenses in the Town’s drinking water system 2026 budget.
Moved by P. Rentsch, seconded by P. Latam
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Report – County of Dufferin Road Rationalization and Asset Transfer, AND FURTHER THAT Council directs the CAO to proceed with negotiating road management agreements with neighbouring municipalities, AND FURTHER THAT Council directs the Treasurer to create a reserve in which the funds from the County will be kept for future work related to the downloaded assets. AND FURTHER THAT Council requests that the road be named Concession 10-11, if it aligns with the County's road naming framework.
Moved by P. Latam, seconded by J. Jonker
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Report – Treasurer’s Update for information purposes.
Moved by P. Rentsch, seconded by J. Jonker
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Report No. PLN2026-018 dated January 27, 2026; AND FURTHER THAT Council defers the decision regarding building services; AND FURTHER THAT staff explore a third-party service either with another building department from surrounding municipalities or contractor like Amaranth has.
Moved by P. Latam, seconded by J. Jonker
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Report No. PLN2026-007, 2025 Year End Planning Report dated, January 27, 2026.
Moved by P. Rentsch, seconded by J. Jonker
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Report – Grand Valley and District Public School Parking Concerns for information purposes and staff be directed to make the following changes to the Traffic and Parking By-law 2019-72 No parking on Northside of Rainey, as discussed. No Parking on Northside of Spruyt, as discussed. Amend parking on Southside of Rainey. AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to present an amendment to the Traffic and Parking By-Law for adoption by Council at a future council meeting.
Moved by P. Latam, seconded by P. Rentsch
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Report – By-Law Enforcement Status Update –December 2025, for information purposes.
Moved by P. Rentsch, seconded by J. Jonker
Carried
BE IT RESOLVEDTHAT Council receive the Council Memo - Ball Diamond Update for information.
Moved by P. Latam, seconded by P. Rentsch
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Report Recreation Update January 2026 for information purposes.
Moved by J. Jonker, seconded by P. Latam
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Community Centre Rental Fee Waiver Application from Rebecca Dart - regarding Girl Guide Weekly meetings; AND FURTHER THAT Council accepts $1,500 rent from January to December 2026.
Moved by P. Latam, seconded by J. Jonker
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives information from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario regarding OMERS Government Changes and Bill 68 AND FURTHER THAT the Town of Grand Valley does not support the legislative changes to the OMERS Act contained in Bill 68 and requests that the Government of Ontario reconsider the advisability of proceeding with these changes; AND FURTHER THAT the Town of Grand Valley Council supports the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) in calling on the Government of Ontario to maintain the current OMERS governance model, with two corporate Boards, as the structure that would best deliver on the long-term interests of municipalities, taxpayers, and employees. AND FURTHER THAT this resolution be circulated to: The Honourable Rob Flack, Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs; The Honourable Peter Bethlenfalvy, Minister of Finance; Sylvia Jones, MPP Dufferin Caledon; and The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO).
Moved by P. Latam, seconded by J. Jonker
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Grand Valley Lions Club - 2026 Duck Day request; AND FURTHER THAT Council approves/denies the club's request for free use of Hereward Park for the event; AND FURTHER THAT Council directs parks and recreation staff to work with the club regarding their request for additional garbage bins and pick-up; AND FURTHER THAT
Moved by P. Rentsch, seconded by J. Jonker
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Board and Committee Minutes listed on the Tuesday, January 27, 2026, Council Agenda.
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, January 27, 2026 and that it be given the necessary readings and be passed and numbered as By-Law 2026-07.
Moved by P. Rentsch, seconded by J. Jonker
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT we do now adjourn this Regular Council Meeting at 12:35 p.m. to meet again for a Regular Council Meeting on February 10, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. or at the call of the Mayor.
Moved by P. Latam, seconded by J. Jonker
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Report No. PLN2026- 007, 2025 Year End Planning Report dated, January 27, 2026. January 27, 2026 Council Minutes
Moved by P. Rentsch, seconded by J. Jonker
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Report – Grand Valley and District Public School Parking Concerns for information purposes and staff be directed to make the following changes to the Traffic and Parking By-law 2019-72 1. No parking on Northside of Rainey, as discussed. 2. No Parking on Northside of Spruyt, as discussed. 3. Amend parking on Southside of Rainey. AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to present an amendment to the Traffic and Parking By-Law for adoption by Council at a future council meeting.
Moved by P. Latam, seconded by P. Rentsch
Carried
January 27, 2026 Council Minutes BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Report – By-Law Enforcement Status Update –December 2025, for information purposes.
Moved by P. Rentsch, seconded by J. Jonker
Carried

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