The Grand Valley Record

Regular Council Meeting

October 28, 2025

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 (23 motions)

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

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approves waving section 10.10(a) of the Town of Grand Valley's Procedure By-Law, 2024-10, as amended, to permit a member of council to participate electronically in more than four (4) Council meetings per year.
Moved by P. Rentsch, seconded by J. Jonker
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approves Councillor Paul Latam to participate electronically.
Moved by J. Jonker, seconded by P. Rentsch
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council adopts the Regular Council Meeting agenda and any addendums dated Tuesday, October 28, 2025 as circulated.
Moved by P. Rentsch, seconded by J. Jonker
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council resolve itself into a meeting that is closed to the public at 10:05 a.m. pursuant to the Municipal Act, 2001, under the provisions of Section 239(2)(b) and (e) personal matters about an identifiable individual and litigation or potential litigation.
Moved by P. Rentsch, seconded by J. Jonker
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council received information regarding a Property Matter; AND FURTHER THAT Council directs staff to proceed as discussed in closed session.
Moved by P. Rentsch, seconded by L. Dart
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council defers, at the request of Deaken Drive residents, the Public Question received from Katrina Gosselin - Concerns regarding Deaken Drive Micro Surfacing, to a future Council meeting.
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 L. Dart, seconded by P. Rentsch
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives Report – 2025-2026 Snow Clearing MOU with Thomasfield Homes, AND FURTHER THAT Council authorizes the Mayor and Clerk to sign the Memorandum of Understanding for snow clearing as attached to this report and directs staff to prepare and present the necessary by-law for passing.
Moved by P. Latam, seconded by J. Jonker
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives Report – By-Law Enforcement Status Update – September 2025, for information purposes
Moved by P. Rentsch, seconded by L. Dart
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Report No. 2025-177, Request for Variance of the Fence and Pool Enclosure By-Law, 2020-31, as amended, with respect to the property municipally known as 10 Mayberry Crescent (Roll # 110927) be received; AND FURTHER THAT Council approves a variance to section 5. (5.1), of the Fence and Pool Enclosure By-law 2020-31, as amended, to permit construction of a fence beyond the 2 m (6 feet) beyond the rear wall of the dwelling sidewall, to a distance of 11.15 m, 36.5 feet, with respect to the municipal property known as 10 Mayberry Crescent (Roll #110927). AND FURTHER THAT utilities including gas remain accessible in accordance with section 2.2 of the Fence and Pool Enclosure By-Law.
Moved by J. Jonker, seconded by P. Rentsch
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the report Recreation Update October 2025 for information purposes.
Moved by P. Latam, seconded by P. Rentsch
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Update - Wastewater Flows, 2025-179.
Moved by J. Jonker, seconded by P. Rentsch
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the correspondence listed on the Tuesday, October 28, 2025, Council Agenda.
Moved by J. Jonker, seconded by L. Dart
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the resolution from Township of Melancthon - harmonizing fire By-Law across Dufferin County; AND FURTHER THAT Council requests the Clerks Department report the scope of effort required after the first meeting in January to determine next steps.
Moved by P. Rentsch, seconded by L. Dart
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Board and Committee Minutes listed on the Tuesday, October 28, 2025, Council Agenda.
Moved by J. Jonker, seconded by L. Dart
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT leave be given to introduce the by-laws listed on the Tuesday, October 28, 2025 agenda as item 21.1 and that the By-law be given the necessary reading and passed and numbered as By-law 2025-54.
Moved by J. Jonker, 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, October 28, 2025 and that it be given the necessary readings and be passed and numbered as By-Law 2025-55.
Moved by P. Rentsch, seconded by J. Jonker
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT we do now adjourn this Regular Council Meeting at 12:50 p.m. to meet again for a Special Council Meeting - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Review and Temporary Reduction Development Charges on November 4, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. and a Regular Council Meeting on November 10, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. or at the call of the Mayor.
Moved by P. Rentsch, seconded by L. Dart
Carried
October 28, 2025 Council Minutes BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approves Councillor Paul Latam to participate electronically.
Moved by J. Jonker, seconded by P. Rentsch
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives Report – By-Law Enforcement Status Update – September 2025, for information purposes October 28, 2025 Council Minutes
Moved by P. Rentsch, seconded by L. Dart
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the resolution from Township of Melancthon - harmonizing fire By-Law across Dufferin County; AND FURTHER THAT Council requests the Clerks Department report the scope of effort required after the first meeting in January to determine next steps. October 28, 2025 Council Minutes
Moved by P. Rentsch, seconded by L. Dart
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Board and Committee Minutes listed on the Tuesday, October 28, 2025, Council Agenda. October 28, 2025 Council Minutes
Moved by J. Jonker, seconded by L. Dart
Carried
October 28, 2025 Council Minutes BE IT RESOLVED THAT we do now adjourn this Regular Council Meeting at 12:50 p.m. to meet again for a Special Council Meeting - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Review and Temporary Reduction Development Charges on November 4, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. and a Regular Council Meeting on November 10, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. or at the call of the Mayor.
Moved by P. Rentsch, seconded by L. Dart
Carried

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