The Grand Valley Record

Regular Council Meeting

June 9, 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 (32 motions)

31 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, June 9, 2026 as circulated.
Moved by P. Rentsch, seconded by L. Dart
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council resolve itself into a meeting that is closed to the public at 5:04 p.m. pursuant to the Municipal Act, 2001, under the provisions of Section 239(2)(f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.
Moved by P. Latam, seconded by L. Dart
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives information regarding Grand Valley and District Fire Board matters and provided staff direction as discussed in closed session.
Moved by P. Rentsch, seconded by L. Dart
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the minutes of the May 26, 2026, Regular Council Meeting be approved as circulated.
Moved by P. Latam, seconded by J. Jonker
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT leave be given to Joshua Tuck, to address Council.
Moved by L. Dart, seconded by P. Rentsch
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the deputation from Joshua Tuck regarding Main Street Parking; AND FURTHER THAT public works make an effort to make the front of the OG safer.
Moved by P. Rentsch, seconded by L. Dart
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT leave be given to Natalie Baker, Ontario Clean Water Agency, to address Council.
Moved by J. Jonker, seconded by P. Latam
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the presentation from Natalie Baker, Ontario Clean Water Agency.
Moved by P. Latam, seconded by J. Jonker
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT leave be given to Amy Long and Rob Koekkoek from Orangeville Hydro, to address Council.
Moved by L. Dart, seconded by P. Rentsch
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the presentation of the 2025 Orangeville Hydro Report and the Shareholders Meeting Package from Amy Long and Rob Koekkoek.
Moved by J. Jonker, seconded by P. Latam
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council appoints Steve Soloman as proxy, or Philip Rentsch as proxy in the absence of Steve Soloman, to attend and to vote for The Corporation of the Town of Grand Valley at the Annual Shareholder’s Meeting to be held on June 30, 2026 and at any adjournments thereof, revoking any proxy previously given. AND FURTHER THAT such proxy is directed to vote in favour of the proposed resolutions listed in the Orangeville Hydro Limited Agenda for the Annual Shareholder’s Meeting scheduled for June 30, 2026.
Moved by L. Dart, seconded by J. Jonker
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the motion be amended as follows: BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Report – Development Charges Reduction Program grant funding, AND FURTHER THAT Council directs the CAO to engage the services of Watson and Associates Ltd. to review the Program guidelines and application, determine the merits of submitting an application to the Program, and if an application is feasible, submit the application by the June 19, 2026 deadline, reporting back to Council at the June 23, 2026 meeting on the results of the engagement with Watson and Associates, AND FURTHER THAT if an application is not submitted , staff report back to Council at the June 23, 2026 regarding reviewing the existing Development Charge by-law to decrease the charges based on Council’s direction.
Moved by P. Rentsch, seconded by J. Jonker
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Report – Development Charges Reduction Program grant funding, AND FURTHER THAT staff report back to Council at the June 23, 2026 regarding reviewing the existing Development Charge by-law to decrease the charges based on Council’s direction.
Moved by P. Latam, seconded by P. Rentsch
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council directs staff to respond to the letter requesting Grand Valley to take more septage that we decline to do so at this time.
Moved by P. Latam, seconded by J. Jonker
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Report – CAO Progress update for information purposes.
Moved by L. Dart, seconded by P. Latam
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Report – Streetlight Program Fees and Charges; AND FURTHER THAT Council amends the fees as proposed and directs staff to amend By-Law 2026-20 with the updated fees under Schedule “I” – Streetlight Program and present the necessary by-law for passing, add 7.50 per each capital fee.
Moved by P. Latam, seconded by J. Jonker
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Report – Amaranth/Grand Valley Structures 201& 203 for information purposes.
Moved by P. Rentsch, seconded by L. Dart
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Public Works Update Report May 2026 for information.
Moved by J. Jonker, seconded by P. Rentsch
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Report PLN 2026-096 – Monthly Planning Update Report – June 2026, for information purposes.
Moved by P. Rentsch, seconded by L. Dart
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council recess this Regular Meeting of Council at 7:00 pm to hold a Public Meeting under sections 34,45 and 53 of the Planning Act to consider two applications a Consent and Zoning By-Law Amendment to permit a 0.35ha Lot Line Adjustment from 241162 Concession Road 2-3 to 033208 Side Road 21-22.
Moved by P. Latam, seconded by J. Jonker
Carried
APPLICATION #: B01-2026 RE: LOT(S) NO(S): N ½ Part Lot 21 CONCESSION: 2 MUNICIPAL ADDRESS: 241162 Concession Road 2-3 (Roll#104300) APPLICATION: APPROVED ( X ) DENIED ( )
Moved by L. Dart, seconded by J. Jonker
Deferred
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council reconvene their Regular Meeting at 7:14 p.m.
Moved by L. Dart, seconded by J. Jonker
Carried
THAT Report No. PLN2026-104, Public Meeting and Decision – Proposed Consent B01-2026 and Zoning Z01-2026 – 241162 Concession Road 2-3, Roll #104300, dated June 9, 2026, be received; AND FURTHER THAT application Z01-2026 from the property owners of 241162 Concession Road 2-3 (Roll #104300) for a Zoning By-law Amendment, to rezone a portion of the lands from the Agricultural (A) Zone to a Rural Residential (RR) Zone, as generally shown in Appendix 5 : DRAFT Zoning By-law, be approved and the necessary By-law be adopted.
Moved by L. Dart, seconded by P. Rentsch
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the correspondence listed on the Tuesday, June 9, 2026, Council Agenda.
Moved by J. Jonker, seconded by P. Latam
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT staff submit comments under 02G-0558 that Grand Valley agrees with the use of AMPS for planning matters.
Moved by P. Latam, seconded by J. Jonker
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Board and Committee Minutes listed on the Tuesday, June 9, 2026, Council Agenda.
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, June 9, 2026 agenda as items 21.1 to 21.3, amending 21.2 per Council direction and that the By-laws be given the necessary reading and passed and numbered as By-laws 2026-36, 2026-37 and 2026-38.
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, June 9, 2026 and that it be given the necessary readings and be passed and numbered as By-Law 2026-39.
Moved by P. Rentsch, seconded by L. Dart
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT we do now adjourn this Regular Council Meeting at 8:47 p.m. to meet again for a Regular Council Meeting on June 23, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. or at the call of the Mayor.
Moved by J. Jonker, seconded by L. Dart
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the deputation from Joshua Tuck regarding Main Street Parking; AND FURTHER THAT public works make an effort to make the front of the OG safer. June 9, 2026 Council Minutes
Moved by P. Rentsch, seconded by L. Dart
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Public Works Update Report May 2026 for information. June 9, 2026 Council Minutes
Moved by J. Jonker, seconded by P. Rentsch
Carried
June 9, 2026 Council Minutes BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council reconvene their Regular Meeting at 7:14 p.m.
Moved by L. Dart, seconded by J. Jonker
Carried

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