May 20, 2026

Revisions

1. First published Substantive fetched Jun 22, 2026
   • · Motion 1 added: Council do hereby approve the agenda as amended.
   • · Motion 2 added: Council do hereby adopt the minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held on April 15, 2026 and the Special Meeting of Council held on May 11, 2026 as circulated.
   • · Motion 3 added: Report to Council 2026-028 be received for information; and That Council direct staff to work with Councillor Graham to proceed with the 2026 soccer program, recognizing its value in supporting youth participation, family engagement, and c…
   • · Motion 4 added: The Township of Amaranth fully support the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Business announcement committing to advancing the National Agricultural Soil Health Strategy as well as Bill S-230 and urge the Government of Canada to recogn…
   • · Motion 5 added: The Staff Planning Memo dated May 20th, 2026, for Zoning By-law Amendment Application Z03‑2026 for lands municipally known as 24 County Meadows Drive and legally described as Lot 12 on Registered Plan 7M-45 in the Township of Amaranth, Cou…
   • · Motion 6 added: Council accept report to Council 2026-027 as information.
   • · Motion 7 added: Council approve the purchase of a hot box unit at the purchase price of $42,450.00 using the pothole grant funding of $38,000.00. The difference coming from outside of the 2026 budget to a maximum of $5,000.00.
   • · Motion 8 added: Project Engineer’s Tender Report dated May 13, 2026, re: Tender Results: Menary Drainage Works C & D Drain Improvement, 2026, be hereby received; AND FURTHER THAT the tender for the construction of the Menary Drainage Works C & D Drain Imp…
   • · Motion 9 added: Council wishes to support the Laurelwoods Elementary School for the Grade 8 graduation Academic Achievement Award for the amount of $25.00.
   • · Motion 10 added: The Township of Amaranth proclaims May 6, 2026, as "Hope Air Day" in recognition of the invaluable contributions made by Hope Air to the health and well-being of individuals in Ontario's remote and rural communities.
   • · Motion 11 added: The Council of the Township of Amaranth does hereby proclaim May 2026 as “Sexual Violence Prevention Month” in the Township of Amaranth...
   • · Motion 12 added: Council do hereby approve a donation of $100.00 to the 164 Shelburne Air Cadets annual parade.
   • · Motion 13 added: Council move to a Closed Meeting pursuant to Section 239 of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, for the following reasons: Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees – CAO contract and …
   • · Motion 14 added: Council do now rise and report from Closed Meeting.
   • · Motion 15 added: Leave be given to introduce a by-law to provide for a by-law to impose Water Rates and Capital Charges for the Municipal Drinking Water System in the Township of Amaranth; and that it be given the necessary readings and be passed and numbe…
   • · Motion 16 added: Leave be given to introduce a by-law to provide for the construction of the Menary Drainage Works C & D Drain Improvement, 2026; and that it be given the third and final readings and be passed and numbered as By-Law 2026-21.
   • · Motion 17 added: Leave be given to introduce a by-law to confirm the Regular Meeting of Council of the Township of Amaranth for May 20, 2026; and that it be given the necessary readings and be passed and numbered as the next sequential number.
   • · Motion 18 added: Council do now adjourn to meet again for the Regular Meeting of Council on Wednesday June 3, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. or at the call of the Mayor.
   • · Attendance added: Chris Gerrits (present)
   • · Attendance added: Susan Graham (present)
   • · Attendance added: Brad Metzger (present)
   • · Attendance added: Victor Paan (present)
   • · Attendance added: Nicole Martin (present)
   • · Attendance added: H. Boardman (present)
   • · Attendance added: M. Botelho (present)
   • · Attendance added: V. Schmidt (present)
   • · Attendance added: C. Smith (present)
   • · Attendance added: Gail Little (present)
   • · Attendance added: P. Heeremans (present)