The Township of Amaranth Council MeetingMinutesWednesday, June 12, 2024 at 6:00 P.m. - 7:00 P.m.Zoom/Virtual MeetingCouncil Present:Mayor, C. GerritsDeputy Mayor, G. LittleCouncillor, S. GrahamCouncillor, B. MetzgerCouncillor, A. StirkStaff Present:CAO/Clerk, N. MartinDeputy Clerk, H. BoardmanPlanning Coordinator, A. HarrisRoads Superintendent, K. WatsonTownship Consulting Planner, V. SchmidtThe Township of Amaranth Council held a regular meeting on June 12, 2024, commencing at 6:00 p.m.1.Call To Order The CAO/Clerk determined quorum was obtained and the meeting was able to proceed. Mayor Gerrits called the Meeting to Order at 6:01 p.m.2.Land Acknowledgment The Mayor read the Land Acknowledgement declaration that was provided in the agenda.3.Approval of Agenda Resolution #:1Moved by:A. StirkSeconded by:S. GrahamBE IT RESOLVED THAT:Council do hereby approve the agenda as circulated.CARRIED4.Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof Council was reminded that they could declare a conflict at any time during the meeting should one arise.4.1C. Gerrits - Town of Orangeville In my professional role I am actively working on the project for the applicant.As the item was provided as information only there was no discussion by Council.5.Approval of Minutes 5.1Regular Meeting of Council Minutes held May 15, 2024 Resolution #:2Moved by:G. LittleSeconded by:A. StirkBE IT RESOLVED THAT:Council do hereby adopt the minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held on May 15, 2024 as circulated.CARRIED6.Open Forum None for this meeting.7.Delegations/Presentations (pre-registered) None for this meeting.8.Public Meetings (Statutory and Non-Statutory) Resolution #:3Moved by:A. StirkSeconded by:S. GrahamBE IT RESOLVED THAT:Council now hold a Public Meeting under the Planning Act regarding the following: Z04-2024 – Ritchie Bros Properties Inc.CARRIED8.1Report to Council 2024-045 Application for Zoning By-Law Amendment (Z04-2024) Concession 2 East Part Lot 1 East Part Lot 2, Township of Amaranth municipally referred to as 205399 County Road 109The CAO/Clerk read the regulations and advised that notice has been provided in accordance with the Planning Act. The Township Consulting Planner reviewed the report and advised the purpose and effect of the application is to request relief from the zoning by-law related to Landscape Open Space, Driveway Entrance Width, and Minimum Lot Area. The Township Consulting Planner advised that at the time of writing the report, not all comments were received from circulated agencies. Bruce McCall-Richmond, representative for the property owner, was present at the meeting to provide a presentation and an overview of the proposed amendments to the zoning by-law. No comments were received from the public at the meeting. 8.2Adjourn the Public Meeting Resolution #:4Moved by:S. GrahamSeconded by:B. MetzgerBE IT RESOLVED THAT:Council do now adjourn the Public Meeting held under the Planning Act and resume regular business.CARRIED9.Unfinished Business Matters Arising from Minutes/Matters Arising from Delegations 9.1Other Nothing at this time.10.Planning Department The following items were received and/or dealt with:10.1Memo to Council 2024-024 Update Application for Consent B05-2024 MadronichThe Township Consulting Planner provided an overview of the planning report and discussed the proposed new rural lot creation on the property referred to as 333128 7th Line. The Township Consulting Planner reviewed and discussed the comments received at the public meeting regarding fences and MDS(minimum distance separation) requirements. The Township Consulting Planner recommended approval of the application subject to the conditions. Resolution #:5Moved by:B. MetzgerSeconded by:A. StirkBE IT RESOLVED THAT: Consent Application B05-2024 for Michael & Ida Madronich regarding Concession 7, Lot 3, known municipally as 333128 7th Line, Amaranth, be APPROVED, Subject to the following conditions: That the Owner pay all taxes in full. That the Owner provide a copy of the registered Reference Plan in digital and paper formats for the severed and retained parcels. That the Owner obtain entrance approval for the retained and severed parcel from the appropriate road authority. That the Owner convey road widenings (severed and retained parcels) to the appropriate road authority. That the Owner pay the parkland dedication fee. That the Owner provide an approved letter of lot suitability for the severed and retained lots for the installation of a sewage system by the County of Dufferin Building Department. That any road widenings, survey costs, legal costs and other transactions pertaining to this application shall be borne by the applicant. That all conditions be fulfilled within two years of the date of notice of decision where failure to do so will cause the application to be null and void. CARRIED10.2Kal Tire SP1-2022 Redline to Site PlanBruce McCall-Richmond, representative for the property owner, was present at the meeting for questions and comments. The Township Consulting Planner advised that a request for minor redline amendments to the site plan were received and that agencies have been circulated for review. Resolution #:6Moved by:A. StirkSeconded by:S. GrahamBE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council consider the amendments to the Site Plan (Final) Agreement dated December 5, 2023 be minor in nature and generally agrees with the changes proposed. Further Resolved That: Council authorizes staff to proceed with the drawing replacements provided comments received are to the satisfaction of Township staff.CARRIED10.3Town of Orangeville Notice of Decision - Draft Plan of SubdivisionNotice of Passing of Zoning By-law Amendment - 515 BroadwayC. Gerrits declared a conflict on this item. (In my professional role I am actively working on the project for the applicant. As the item was provided as information only there was no discussion by Council.)10.4Other Nothing at this time.11.Public Works Department The following items were received and/or dealt with:11.1Other Council discussed grass cutting at the Waldemar park and gravelling operations. 12.County Council Business The following items were received and/or dealt with:12.1Building Department - 2023 Building Permit Data 12.2Dufferin Council Agenda June 13, 202412.3Other Nothing at this time.13.Committee Reports The following items were received and/or dealt with:13.1Grand River Conservation Authority Summary of the General Membership Meeting – May 24, 202413.2Shelburne Public Library Board Documents from May 21 2024, meeting13.3Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority NVCA May 2024 Board Meeting Highlights13.4Other Nothing at this time.14.General Business and Correspondence Consent Agenda The following items were received and/or dealt with:14.1AMO Communications: Get Involved with AMO! Board Nominations Now Open, Watchfile - May 16, 2024, Policy Update: National Housing Strategy Funding, Ontario Health Teams, Enhancing Digital Security and Trust, Next Building Code Edition, Affordable Housing Bulletin, Housing and Planning Submissions, Watchfile - May 23, 2024, Policy Update - National Housing Strategy, Watchfile - May 30, 2024, Webinar Invitation: Conservation Authorities and Municipalities Working Together, Watchfile - June 6, 2024Attachment - Communications: Renewal of the Canada Community-Building FundResolution #:7Moved by:S. GrahamSeconded by:A. StirkBE IT RESOLVED THAT:Council support the nomination of CAO/Clerk Nicole Martin in AMO Board of Director, Rural Caucus, Municipal Employee, for the 2024-2026 term. CARRIED14.2Ontario News Ontario Celebrates Farmers During Local Food Week, Investing to Grow Agriculture and Food Exports, Ontario Training Jobseekers for In-Demand Careers in Technology, Ontario Connecting People to More Consistent, High-Quality Health Care, Ontario Celebrates Seniors MonthCouncil directed Staff to send a copy of the motion and a letter opposing the reduction or ending of testing at wastewater facilities. Resolution #:8Moved by:G. LittleSeconded by:S. GrahamBE IT RESOLVED THAT:Council supports continued testing at wastewater facilities. CARRIED14.3Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus Ontario West Municipal Conference Western Ontario Wardens' Caucus, May 2024 Newsletter14.4MPAC May 2024 - InTouch14.5ROMA Approving broadband projects will be a priority14.6Correspondence from the Township of Lake of Bays 14.7Municipality of Casselman Resolution Regulatory changes under the Conservation Authorities ActCouncil directed Staff to send a letter of support.14.8Dufferin Board of Trade Local Business News - June edition14.9Other Nothing at this time.15.Treasury Report 15.1Other Nothing at this time.16.Added Items (Late Submissions) None for this meeting.17.New Business 17.1Laurelwoods Elementary School Grade 8 Graduation CeremonyThe Mayor will attend the ceremony and present the award. Resolution #:9Moved by:A. StirkSeconded by:B. MetzgerBE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council wishes to support the Laurelwoods Elementary School for the Grade 8 graduation Academic Achievement Award for the amount of $25.00CARRIED18.Notice of Motions None for this meeting.19.Closed Meeting None for this meeting.20.By-Laws None for this meeting.21.Confirming By-Law Resolution #:10Moved by:S. GrahamSeconded by:A. StirkBE IT RESOLVED THAT:Leave be given to introduce a by-law to confirm the Regular Meeting of Council of the Township of Amaranth for June 12, 2024; and that it be given the necessary readings and be passed and numbered as the next sequential number.CARRIED22.Adjournment There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m.Resolution #:11Moved by:S. GrahamSeconded by:G. LittleBE IT RESOLVED THAT:Council do now adjourn to meet again for the Regular Meeting of Council on Wednesday June 26, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. or at the call of the Mayor.CARRIEDNo Item Selected This item has no attachments.