Regular Council Meeting

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council adopts the Regular Council Meeting agenda and any addendums dated Tuesday, November 25, 2025 as circulated/amended

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, 2001, under the provisions of Section 239(2)(c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the minutes of the October 14, 2025 and October 28, 2025 Closed Council Meeting be approved as circulated/amended.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Confidential Offer to Purchase - Surplus Lands - Janet and Arnlee Streets - Monticello Drive - Update. AND FURTHER THAT Council accepts the offers presented by Cote and Townsend and directs staff to prepare and present the necessary documents for the transfer of ownership.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Confidential Request to Purchase/Exchange Lots in Hill Town Subdivision. AND FURTHER THAT Council declines the offer to trade lots.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the minutes of the November 4, 2025 Special Council and November 10, 2025 Regular Council Meetings be approved as circulated.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT leave be given to Rick Taylor, representative of the East Luther Grand Valley Historical Society, to address Council.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the presentation from Rick Taylor. AND FURTHER THAT Council approves the installation of the plaque proposed on the cairn at Main and Amaranth and the installation of the pyramid peak on top of the cairn by the Historical Society in coordination with public works. AND FURTHER THAT Council directs the CAO to investigate the installation of a similar plaque for the cairn that acknowledges the Indigenous heritage of this area.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT leave be given to the representatives from the Highland Health Network, to address Council.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the deputation from the Highland Health Network. AND FURTHER THAT Staff report back to Council with recommendations on which proposal regarding the financing would be best mutually suitable for both parties. AND FURTHER THAT staff report back regarding responsibility for clearing walkway/sidewalk and financial and legal implications for same. AND FURTHER THAT this has Council's full support.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT leave be given to Chris Knechtel and Mack Chiasson, R.J. Burnside, to address Council.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the presentation from Chris Knechtel and Mack Chiasson, R.J. Burnside. AND FURTHER THAT Council directs staff to include the recommendations in the 2026 budget deliberations.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Correction to the 2026 Council Meeting Calendar; AND FURTHER THAT Council requests that the March 10th meeting start times be amended as follows: March 10th Regular Council Meeting - from 6:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. March 10, 2026 - Special Council 2026 Budget Meeting from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. AND FURTHER THAT Council directs staff to make the necessary adjustments to the Town's website Council and Committee Meeting Calendar;

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives Report – Automated Speed Enforcement Program Post-Shut Down Update for information.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Report – Financing the Community Centre Expansion Project, AND FURTHER THAT Council elects to continue with the Infrastructure Ontario debenture to fund the project over a 20-year amortization period. AND FURTHER THAT Council directs the CAO to reach out to the partner municipalities to confirm that the loan application has been submitted and to request an update on their approval of the draft Intermunicipal Agreement for the Expansion and Rehabilitation of the Grand Valley and District Community Centre.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Report – Treasurer’s Update for information purposes.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Report – Enforcement Policy and Additional Parking Enforcement Resources Review for information purposes. AND FURTHER THAT Council directs staff to make clean yards by proactive enforcement.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Report – By-Law Enforcement Status Update – October 2025, for information purposes. AND FURTHER THAT

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the report Recreation Update November 2025 for information purposes.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the correspondence listed on the Tuesday, November 25, 2025, Council Agenda.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the correspondence from Dufferin County Council - Advocacy for Accessible and Size-Appropriate Recycling Cart Options.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Board and Committee Minutes listed on the Tuesday, November 25, 2025, 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, November 25, 2025 and that it be given the necessary readings and be passed and numbered as By-Law 2025-63.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT we do now adjourn this Regular Council Meeting at 10:17p.m. to meet again for a Regular Council Meeting on December 9, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. and a Special Council Meeting - 2026 Budget at 2:00 p.m. or at the call of the Mayor.