The Grand Valley Record

Regular Council Meeting

May 27, 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 (31 motions)

31 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 and any addendums dated Tuesday, May 27, 2025 as amended, additions including: Delegation - Rafal Kraskiewicz relating to item 12.2.1 Decision Report for Zoning File Z05-2023, 40, 50 and 60 Emma Street South and A By-Law to authorize the execution of an Acknowledgment Agreement between Bell Mobility Inc. and the Town of Grand Valley item 21.3.
Moved by J. Jonker, seconded by P. Latam
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the minutes of the May 13, 2025 , Regular Council Meeting be approved as circulated.
Moved by L. Dart, seconded by P. Latam
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT leave be given to Carely Dixon, Jeff Paznar and Gord Feniak, from RJ Burnside and Associates Limited, to address Council.
Moved by J. Jonker, seconded by P. Latam
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the presentation from Carley Dixon, P.Eng, RJ Burnside and Associates Limited - Stormwater Management and Sewage/Water Allocations. AND FURTHER THAT
Moved by P. Latam, seconded by J. Jonker
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the presentation from Jeff Paznar, P.Eng and Gord Feniak, Executive Vice President, Public Sector, R.J. Burnside and Associates Limited - 2024 Annual Report and Wastewater Capacity. AND FURTHER THAT the sewer problems be added to each Council agenda with updates accordingly.
Moved by P. Latam, seconded by J. Jonker
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the public question from Martin Anker - Traffic Calming on Taylor Drive; AND FURTHER THAT staff reply thanking advising Council is trying different measures to reduce speeding in the Town.
Moved by L. Dart, seconded by P. Rentsch
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives Report – 2024 East Luther Landfill Annual Monitoring Report and approves the report from RJ Burnside and Associates Limited as presented.
Moved by P. Latam, seconded by P. Rentsch
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives Report – Final Versions – Indemnification By-law and Traffic Violation Reimbursement Policy AND THAT Council approves the Indemnification By-law and directs staff to prepare and present the by-law for passing AND THAT Council approves Policy – Traffic Violation Reimbursement as presented.
Moved by P. Rentsch, seconded by J. Jonker
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council directs the CAO to present a report either a 360 review or a traditional Council lead review for the June 10, 2025 meeting.
Moved by J. Jonker, seconded by P. Rentsch
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Report No. PLN2025-089 dated May 27, 2025, be received; AND FURTHER THAT Application Z05-2023 from the Owner (Sheldon Creek) of 40, 50 and 60 Emma Street South (Roll #352000, #352100, #352200) for a Zoning By-law Amendment, to rezone the lands from a Downtown Commercial (CD) Zone and Downtown Commercial Exception Three Flood Fringe (CD-3(F)) Zone to a Multiple Residential Exception Fourteen (RM-14) Zone and Multiple Residential Exception Fourteen Flood Fringe (RM-14(F)) Zone, as generally shown in Appendix 2 : DRAFT Zoning By-law, be approved and the necessary By-law be adopted.
Moved by J. Jonker, seconded by P. Latam
Carried
Files: OPA 7
BE IT RESOLVED THAT leave be given to Willem Wildeboer, Sheldon Creek Development and Rafal Kraskiewicz, to address Council.
Moved by P. Latam, seconded by J. Jonker
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Memo Update on File SPA01-2022 - 10 Watson Rd. Roll#106585, 2025-087
Moved by P. Rentsch, seconded by P. Latam
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Report – Treasurer’s Update for information purposes. AND FURTHER THAT Council requests the County of Dufferin supply literature and information regarding a breakdown of the 2025 County Budget AND FURTHER THAT this resolution be forwarded to the County and all Dufferin municipalities AND FURTHER THAT if timing does not work for 2025 it be included for 2026.
Moved by P. Latam, seconded by J. Jonker
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives Report – By-Law Enforcement Status Update – April 2025, for information purposes.
Moved by L. Dart, seconded by P. Rentsch
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the report Recreation Update May 2025 for information purposes.
Moved by J. Jonker, seconded by P. Latam
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the correspondence listed on the Tuesday, May 27, 2025, Council Agenda.
Moved by J. Jonker, seconded by P. Latam
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Grand Valley Fire Fighters Association Grand Valley Campground Management Proposal dated May 23, 2025 AND FURTHER THAT Council approves the request for the Grand Valley Firefighters Association to run the Grand Valley Campground AND FURTHER THAT to cover credit card fees 3% is taken off the amount collected online AND FURTHER THAT insurance is maintained in the amount of $2,000,000.00 liability insurance AND FURTHER THAT Council requires a report year end.
Moved by P. Latam, seconded by J. Jonker
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council supports the Motion from Otonabee-South-Monaghan and forwards to them.
Moved by P. Latam, seconded by J. Jonker
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council supports Mono's resolution and forwards them this Motion.
Moved by P. Latam, seconded by J. Jonker
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council directs staff to attend an engagement seminar regarding the OPP cost recovery model AND FURTHER THAT staff are directed to propose that the cost of ASE be subtracted from the policing contract sent to municipalities AND FURTHER THAT this resolution be circulated to all Dufferin municipalities, the MPP, and the Ministry of the Solicitor General.
Moved by P. Rentsch, seconded by L. Dart
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the Board and Committee Minutes listed on the Tuesday, May 27, 2025, Council Agenda.
Moved by L. Dart, seconded by P. Rentsch
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council dispenses with Notice per section 6.18(3) of the Procedural By-Law. For (4) S. Soloman, P. Rentsch, P. Latam, and L. Dart Against (1) J. Jonker
Moved by S. Soloman, seconded by L. Dart
Carried
In favour (4): Councillor S. Soloman, Councillor P. Rentsch, Councillor L. Dart, Councillor P. Latam · Opposed (1): Councillor J. Jonker
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council reconsider Motion 2025-05-07 from the April 8, 2025 meeting; For (4) S. Soloman, P. Rentsch, P. Latam, and L. Dart Against (1) J. Jonker
Moved by S. Soloman, seconded by L. Dart
Carried
In favour (4): Councillor S. Soloman, Councillor P. Rentsch, Councillor L. Dart, Councillor P. Latam · Opposed (1): Councillor J. Jonker
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Motion be amended to include that Council receive a report on salaries at the June 10, 2025 meeting.
Moved by P. Latam, seconded by S. Soloman
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council directs the CAO to recruit the following positions: Fire Training Officer/Firefighter Fire Department Administrator/Firefighter Fire Prevention Office/Public Educator/Firefighter AND THAT Council authorize the CAO to obtain assistance from Ward & Uptigrove for the recruitment process. AND FURTHER THAT Council receive a report on salaries at the June 10, 2025 meeting. For (3) S. Soloman, P. Rentsch, and L. Dart Against (2) J. Jonker, and P. Latam
Moved by S. Soloman, 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 leave be given to introduce the by-laws listed on the Tuesday, May 27, 2025 agenda as items 21.1, 21.2 and 21.3 that the By-laws be given the necessary reading and passed and numbered as By-laws 2025-31, 2025-32 an 2025-33.
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, May 27, 2025 and that it be given the necessary readings and be passed and numbered as By-Law 2025-33.
Moved by P. Rentsch, seconded by L. Dart
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT we do now adjourn this Regular Council Meeting at 3:12 p.m. to meet again for a Regular Council Meeting on June 10, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. or at the call of the Mayor.
Moved by P. Latam, seconded by J. Jonker
Carried
May 27, 2025 Council Minutes BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council supports the Motion from Otonabee- South-Monaghan and forwards to them.
Moved by P. Latam, seconded by J. Jonker
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council dispenses with Notice per section 6.18(3) of the Procedural By-Law. For (4): S. Soloman, P. Rentsch, L. Dart, and P. Latam Against (1): J. Jonker
Moved by S. Soloman, seconded by L. Dart
Carried
In favour (4): Councillor S. Soloman, Councillor P. Rentsch, Councillor L. Dart, Councillor P. Latam · Opposed (1): Councillor J. Jonker
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council reconsider Motion 2025-05-07 from the April 8, 2025 meeting; For (4): S. Soloman, P. Rentsch, L. Dart, and P. Latam Against (1): J. Jonker
Moved by S. Soloman, seconded by L. Dart
Carried
In favour (4): Councillor S. Soloman, Councillor P. Rentsch, Councillor L. Dart, Councillor P. Latam · Opposed (1): Councillor J. Jonker

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