The Grand Valley Record

Regular Council Meeting

April 14, 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 (21 motions)

20 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council adopts the Regular Council Meeting agenda and any addendums dated Tuesday, April 14, 2026 as circulated/amended
Moved by L. Dart, seconded by P. Rentsch
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the minutes of the March 24, 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 Christina Corbo, Agent for the Applicant, 193064 Amaranth Street East Luther Townline, regarding Agenda Item 12.3.1 Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment Z03-2025, to address Council.
Moved by P. Rentsch, seconded by L. Dart
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the deputation from Christina Corbo, Agent for the Applicant, 193064 Amaranth Street East Luther Townline.
Moved by P. Latam, seconded by J. Jonker
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Report – Dufferin Food Share Request for Tax Reduction, AND THAT the decision be
Moved by P. Rentsch, seconded by J. Jonker
Deferred
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Report – CAO Progress update for information purposes.
Moved by J. Jonker, seconded by P. Latam
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Public Works Update Report March 2026 for information.
Moved by P. Latam, seconded by J. Jonker
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Dalton R. Lowe and Sons Construction Ltd. request to amend the 2026 Grave Tender - fuel costs; AND FURTHER THAT Council agrees to the $0.20/mt fuel surcharge as per their letter dated March 30, 2026.
Moved by J. Jonker, seconded by P. Latam
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Report No. PLN2026-067 Decision Report – Proposed Zoning Amendment Z03-2025 193064 Amaranth East Luther Townline dated April 14, 2026, be received; AND FURTHER THAT the Zoning by-law Amendment File Z03-2025, to amend the Town of Grand Valley Zoning By-law 2009-10, as amended, for the lands municipally known as 193064 Amaranth East Luther Townline (Roll #100175) , as generally shown in Appendix 2: DRAFT Zoning By-law , be approved and the necessary By-law be adopted ; AND FURTHER THAT a Site Plan drawing conforming to the applicable and site-specific zoning requirements be submitted with the Building Permit Application to be reviewed by Planning, prior to Municipal Approval being issued. AND FURTHER THAT Zoning By-law 2009-10, as amended, be further amended to add a new definition Impervious Lot Area to Zoning By-law 2009-10, as amended , as generally shown in Appendix 2: DRAFT Zoning By-law , be approved and the necessary By-law be adopted.
Moved by P. Rentsch, seconded by L. Dart
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives Report PLN 2026-056 – Monthly Planning Update Report – April 2026, for information purposes.
Moved by P. Rentsch, seconded by L. Dart
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the correspondence listed on the Tuesday, April 14, 2026, Council Agenda.
Moved by P. Latam, seconded by J. Jonker
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Economic Development Committee's Resolution regarding a Town Advertising Policy AND FURTHER THAT Council directs staff to prepare an advertising policy that reflects the request from the EDC.
Moved by P. Latam, seconded by J. Jonker
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council waives the rules with respect to Notice of Motion.
Moved by P. Rentsch, seconded by L. Dart
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council directs staff to set up a meeting with our MPP and her staff to discuss the constant changes to the Planning Act, imposed changes to regional councils, forced reduction of development charges, and infrastructure funding.
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, April 14, 2026 agenda as item 21.1 and that the By-law be given the necessary reading and passed and numbered as By-law 2026-25.
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, April 14, 2026 and that it be given the necessary readings and be passed and numbered as By-Law 2026-26.
Moved by P. Rentsch, seconded by L. Dart
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT we do now adjourn this Regular Council Meeting at 7:46 p.m. to meet again for a Regular Council Meeting on April 28, 2026 at 10:00 a.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 – Dufferin Food Share Request for Tax Reduction, AND THAT the decision be deferred. AND FURTHER THAT staff bring back a report, no later than June 23, to include how many charities in Grand Valley would qualify for a rebate, if the rebate should apply to occupancy or ownership and the percentage rebate that other municipalities offer.
Moved by P. Rentsch, seconded by J. Jonker
Carried
April 14, 2026 Council Minutes BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Dalton R. Lowe and Sons Construction Ltd. request to amend the 2026 Grave Tender - fuel costs; AND FURTHER THAT Council agrees to the $0.20/mt fuel surcharge as per their letter dated March 30, 2026.
Moved by J. Jonker, seconded by P. Latam
Carried
April 14, 2026 Council Minutes BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council waives the rules with respect to Notice of Motion.
Moved by P. Rentsch, seconded by L. Dart
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, April 14, 2026 and that it be given the necessary readings and be passed and numbered as By-Law 2026-26. April 14, 2026 Council Minutes
Moved by P. Rentsch, seconded by L. Dart
Carried

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