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Grand Valley and District Fire Board
January 12, 2026
What was decided (9 motions)
9 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
Resolution Number: 2026-01-01 BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board appoints Chris Gerrits as Chair and Lorne Dart as Vice-Chair for the 2026 year.
Moved by S. Graham, seconded by P. Latam
Carried
Resolution Number: 2026-01-02 BE IT RESOLVED THAT the January 12, 2026 regular meeting agenda be approved as amended, move subsection 7.3 2026 Draft Budget to when Lorne arrives.
Moved by S. Graham, seconded by P. Latam
Carried
Resolution Number: 2026-01-03 BE IT RESOLVED THAT the minutes of the December 2, 2025 meeting be approved as amended; item 8.a Chief's Report state the Board agreed to retain the 5 applicants as reserves and will pay WSIB item 8.c 2026 Draft Budget state the Board will not purchase a prevention vehicle or replace truck 31 in 2026 and the Board directed staff to refine the budget based on what is needed/required for 2026
Moved by P. Latam, seconded by S. Graham
Carried
Resolution Number: 2026-01-04 BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Bills and Accounts for December 2025 in the amount of $149,857.16 be approved and paid from the Operating Account.
Moved by G. Gardhouse, seconded by D. Halls
Carried
Resolution Number: 2026-01-05 BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board receive the Chief's report for information.
Moved by S. Graham, seconded by P. Latam
Carried
Resolution Number: 2026-01-06 BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board resolve itself into closed session under the provision of Section 239(2)(d) of the Municipal Act to discuss: labour relations or employee negotiations
Moved by G. Gardhouse, seconded by S. Graham
Carried
Resolution Number: 2026-01-09 BE IT RESOLVED THAT the minutes of the December 2, 2025, closed meeting be adopted as circulated.
Moved by G. Gardhouse, seconded by D. Halls
Carried
Resolution Number: 2026-01-10 BE IT RESOLVED THAT leave be given to confirm the proceedings of the January 12, 2026 Grand Valley & District Fire Board meeting.
Moved by P. Latam, seconded by S. Graham
Carried
Resolution Number: 2026-01-11 BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board adjourn to meet again on February 2, 2026 at 5:30pm.