Regular Council Meeting

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The agenda be approved as amended pursuant to the addendum.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council do hereby adopt the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on March 24, 2026, as circulated.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Consultant Planning Report dated April 9, 2026, for Consent Application B5-26 and Zoning By-law Amendment Application Z4-25, for the property located at 101055 10 Sideroad, Concession 9, West Part of Lot 11, Part 1 on Plan 7R-6906 be received; AND THAT Council approve Consent Application B5-26, subject to conditions outlined in the Staff Memo dated April 9, 2026; AND THAT Council approve Zoning By-Law Amendment Application Z4-25, considering any additional comments received prior to approval, and the enacting By-law, as presented in draft as Attachment 6 to the report, be brought forward to Council for adoption at a later date.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Consultant Planning Report dated April 9, 2026, and the corresponding Staff Memo dated April 9, 2026, be received; And further that Consent Application B5-26 by GSP Group Inc. c/o Jenna Wenzel on behalf of owner 1379422 Ontario Inc. c/o Andrew Wildeboer to sever approximately 6.3 ha (15.57 ac) from 101055 10 Sideroad, Concession 9, West Part of Lot 11, Part 1 on Plan 7R-6906, be approved subject to following conditions: 1. Park Dedication in the amount of $1,500.00. 2. Payment of any property taxes, as of the date of the issuance of the Certificate of Official, with respect to the property that is subject to the application. 3. Zoning By-Law Amendment required for the served and retained lands. 4. Environmental Impact Study (EIS), mitigation measures specified in the approved EIS to be incorporated into the Consent Agreement. 5. County of Dufferin Building Department Septic Approval/Lot Suitability required to demonstrate that the severed lot can accept the installation of a sewage system. 6. Entrance Approval/Opinion for the proposed entrance on the severed parcel. An emergency number shall be obtained from the County of Dufferin at the time of application for the entrance permit, if one has not already been assigned. An entrance permit may be obtained following the completion of all conditions. 7. Well Water Assessment to verify if new wells will have an impact on the aquifer. 8. Minimum Distance Separation (MDS) assessment will be required to confi

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Township of East Garafraxa adopts the 2026 Health and Safety Policy Statement and approves the annual review of the Respect in the Workplace – Preventing Violence, Harassment and Discrimination Policy.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council receives the report titled “Motor Grader Purchase”; AND FURTHER THAT: Council approve the Purchase of the 2026, John Dere 872 P-tier at a cost of $693,500.00

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council receives for information, the report titled “Emergency Vehicle Purchase”: AND THAT Council authorizes the transfer of funds from the Fleet Reserve in the amount of total price of $67,959.21 to pay for the purchase.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council hereby supports the Royal Canadian Legion by purchasing a quarter-page, full-colour advertisement in the Military Service Recognition Book in the amount of $650.00, with funds to be allocated from the Miscellaneous Grants and Donations line item in the 2026 approved budget.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: a Closed Meeting of Council be held pursuant to Section 239 of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, with respect to the following matters(s): 16.1 Adoption of Closed Meeting Minutes 16.2 Human Resource Matters Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees, and labour relations or employee negotiations.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council do hereby resume regular business in open session. Staff instructed in accordance with Closed Meeting discussions.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Leave be given to introduce a by-law, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of East Garafraxa at its meeting held on April 14, 2026, and that it be given the necessary readings and be passed and numbered 18-2026.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council do now adjourn to meet again for the Special Council (Official Plan) Meeting on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. and the Regular Council Meeting on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 4:00 p.m., or at the call of the Chair.