The Grand Valley Record

Regular Council Meeting

February 10, 2026

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 (20 motions)

20 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, February 10, 2026 as amended, inclusion of February 10, 2026 Information Item 1.1, City of Peterborough Resolution - Sustainable Funding for Police to be discussed as correspondence.
Moved by P. Latam, seconded by J. Jonker
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the minutes of the January 27, 2026 Regular Council and Special Council - 2026 Budget Meetings be approved as circulated.
Moved by P. Rentsch, seconded by J. Jonker
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Memo Closed Meeting Investigator Program changes.
Moved by P. Rentsch, seconded by L. Dart
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives Report – Council Chamber Improvements – Next steps, AND FURTHER THAT Council defers the decision to the next budget meeting.
Moved by J. Jonker, seconded by P. Latam
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Report – Tile Drainage Debenture and By-law, AND FURTHER THAT Council approves the application submitted by Gerald Lameront and directs staff to prepare and present the necessary rating by-law and debenture for passing.
Moved by P. Rentsch, seconded by L. Dart
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives Report – Fire Services Draft Agreement and Fire Board Dissolution Discussion AND FURTHER THAT Council directs that the CAO work with Town legal to finalize the draft Fire Services Agreement with amendments per discussion, then send the final draft agreement to Amaranth and East Garafraxa Councils for their consideration, AND FURTHER THAT Council directs the CAO to work with Town legal counsel to present a draft board dissolution plan, AND FURTHER THAT Council directs the CAO to work toward January 1, 2027 as the date for which the Town will assume operations of the Grand Valley and District Fire Department.
Moved by L. Dart, seconded by P. Latam
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Report – CAO Progress update for information purposes.
Moved by J. Jonker, seconded by P. Rentsch
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Report – Finance Department Staffing; AND FURTHER THAT Council approves the conversion of the Accounting Clerk position to a Deputy Treasurer position; AND FURTHER THAT Council directs the Town to immediately post the Deputy Treasurer position to fill the vacancy. AND FURTHER THAT the job description be modified, to reflect points discussed, in efforts to create the best pool of candidates possible. For (3) S. Soloman, P. Rentsch, and L. Dart Against (2) J. Jonker, and P. Latam
Moved by P. Rentsch, seconded by L. Dart
Carried
In favour (3): Councillor S. Soloman, Councillor P. Rentsch, Councillor L. Dart · Opposed (2): Councillor J. Jonker, Councillor P. Latam
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Report – Proposed 2026 Town of Grand Valley Fees and Charges Update; AND FURTHER THAT the changes discussed in the meeting be made as follows: Delete items: F24, F25 and F29 Increase: C9 to $140 Increase: PW1 according to staff recommendation and include an after hours fee Change F27 to $50 and add a line title Tax Arrears Renegotiating Payment Plan Agreement $250 AND FURTHER THAT the By-law be brought back to Council for approval.
Moved by P. Rentsch, seconded by L. Dart
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Public Works Update Report January 2026 for information.
Moved by J. Jonker, seconded by L. Dart
Carried
BE IT RESOLOVED THAT Council defers Report No. PLN2026-21, dated February 10, 2026 pending information on section (42) provisions and cost estimate for Park Plan.
Moved by J. Jonker, seconded by P. Latam
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives Report PLN 2026-014 – Monthly Planning Update Report – February 2026, for information purposes.
Moved by L. Dart, seconded by P. Rentsch
Carried
Files: OPA 8
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Town of Grand Valley supports the City of Peterborough resolution regarding sustainable funding for Police; AND FURTHER THAT Council directs a copy of this resolution be provided to the Premier of Ontario, Minister of the Solicitor General, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Sylvia Jones MPP (Dufferin Caledon), AMO, Dufferin County OPP, all Dufferin OPP detachment boards, and all Ontario municipalities.
Moved by J. Jonker, seconded by P. Rentsch
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Board and Committee Minutes listed on the Tuesday, February 10, 2026, Council Agenda.
Moved by L. Dart, seconded by P. Latam
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Grand Valley BIA Board of Management -Appointment of New Board member request; AND FURTHER THAT Council appoints Hemant Chander to the BIA Board of Management for a term ending November 15, 2026.
Moved by P. Rentsch, seconded by J. Jonker
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, February 10, 2026 and that it be given the necessary readings and be passed and numbered as By-Law 2026-10.
Moved by P. Latam, seconded by L. Dart
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT we do now adjourn this Regular Council Meeting at 9:18 p.m. to meet again for a Regular Council Meeting on February 24, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. and Special Council- 2026 Budget Meeting or at the call of the Mayor.
Moved by J. Jonker, seconded by P. Rentsch
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Memo Closed Meeting Investigator Program changes. February 10, 2026 Council Minutes
Moved by P. Rentsch, seconded by L. Dart
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Report – Proposed 2026 Town of Grand Valley Fees and Charges Update; February 10, 2026 Council Minutes AND FURTHER THAT the changes discussed in the meeting be made as follows:  Delete items: F24, F25 and F29  Increase: C9 to $140  Increase: PW1 according to staff recommendation and include an after hours fee  Change F27 to $50 and add a line title Tax Arrears Renegotiating Payment Plan Agreement $250 AND FURTHER THAT the By-law be brought back to Council for approval.
Moved by P. Rentsch, seconded by L. Dart
Carried
February 10, 2026 Council Minutes BE IT RESOLOVED THAT Council defers Report No. PLN2026-21, dated February 10, 2026 pending information on section (42) provisions and cost estimate for Park Plan.
Moved by J. Jonker, seconded by P. Latam
Carried

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