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Deputy Mayor Stirkon this item
What was decided (14 motions)
14 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The agenda be approved as amended pursuant to the addendum.
Moved by Councillor Banfield, seconded by Councillor Zukowski
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council do hereby adopt the minutes of the Special Council Meeting held on June 18, 2025, as circulated.
Moved by Councillor Banfield, seconded by Councillor Zukowski
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council do hereby adopt the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on June 24, 2025, as circulated.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Stirk, seconded by Councillor Halls
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council do now hold a Statutory Public Meeting pursuant to the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, to consider the following application(s): Consent Applications B2-25, B3-25 and B4-25 and associated Zoning By-Law Amendment Z3-25 by applicant Ron Davidson, Land Use Planning Consultants Inc. on behalf of owners John, Andrea and Nathan Stirk for property location 351401 17th Line, Part Lots 6 and 7, Concession 18.
Moved by Councillor Zukowski, seconded by Councillor Halls
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council do hereby adjourn the Public Meeting and resume regular business.
Moved by Councillor Banfield, seconded by Councillor Halls
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: That the Consultant Planning Report dated July 14 2025, Consent Application B1-25, 151371 12th Line, Part of Lot 6 & 7, Concession 13, be received; and That Consent Application B1-25 be approved, subject to conditions as contained in the staff memo dated July 16, 2025.
Moved by Councillor Banfield, seconded by Deputy Mayor Stirk
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Consultant Planning Report dated July 14, 2025, and the corresponding Staff Memo dated July 16, 2025, be received; And further that Consent Application B1-25 by applicant Everett Lusk, Van Harten Surveying on behalf of owners Edward and Anne Woods to sever approximately 41.2 ha (101.81 ac) from 151371 12th Line, Part of Lot 6 & 7, Concession 13, be approved subject to following conditions: Park Dedication in the amount of $1,500.00. 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. Conservation Authority Approval for the severed and retained parcels. Entrance Approval/Opinion for the severed parcel. Minimum Distance Separation (MDS) assessment will be required to confirm compliance with MDS 1. County of Dufferin Building Department Septic System Approval/Lot Suitability required for the severed parcel. Reference Plan: Digital and Paper formats required for the severed and retained parcels. A copy of the draft plan shall be circulated to the Township for review prior to registration. Consent Agreement to be registered on title on the severed and retained parcels. Road widening required on the severed and retained parcels. Road widening(s) shall be conveyed to the appropriate road authority, in accordance with applicable road authority policies. If road widening has been obtained at an earlier date, condition(s) would not apply. Any unregistered
Moved by Councillor Zukowski, seconded by Councillor Banfield
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council approves staff to secure a funding source (finance or loan), for the purchasing of the new Tandem Plow Truck with an approximate cost of $433,000.
Moved by Councillor Halls, seconded by Councillor Banfield
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council do hereby support Township of Amaranth resolution regarding the County Road 109 corridor study.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Stirk, seconded by Councillor Halls
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: a Closed Meeting of Council be held pursuant to Section 239 of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, for the following reason(s): 16.1 Adoption of Closed Meeting Minutes 16.2 Human Resource Matters/ Recruitment and Resignation Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; and labour relations or employee negotiations. 16.3 Unopened Road Allowance Marsville A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board.
Moved by Councillor Halls, seconded by Deputy Mayor Stirk
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council do hereby resume regular business in open session. Staff instructed in accordance with Closed Meeting discussions.
Moved by Councillor Zukowski, seconded by Councillor Banfield
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Leave be given to introduce a by-law, being a by-law to prescribe a tariff of fees for planning matters and to repeal By-law 49-2023, and that it be given the necessary readings and be passed and numbered 28-2025.
Moved by Councillor Banfield, seconded by Councillor Halls
Carried
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 July 22, 2025, and that it be given the necessary readings and be passed and numbered 29-2025.
Moved by Councillor Halls, seconded by Deputy Mayor Stirk
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council do now adjourn to meet again for the Regular Council Meeting on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 4:00 p.m., or at the call of the Chair.
Moved by Councillor Banfield, seconded by Councillor Halls