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 (17 motions)
17 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 Dave Halls, seconded by Councillor Lenora Banfield
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council do hereby adopt the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on June 23, 2026, as circulated.
Moved by Deputy Mayor John Stirk, seconded by Councillor Dave 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 Application B7-26 by applicant Powell Planning & Associates on behalf of owners Jordan Kirby and Logan Kirby regarding property located at 311013 16th Line - Concession 17, West Part of Lot 1.
Moved by Councillor Lenora Banfield, seconded by Deputy Mayor John Stirk
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council do hereby adjourn the Public Meeting and resume regular business.
Moved by Deputy Mayor John Stirk, seconded by Councillor Lenora Banfield
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Consultant Planning Report dated July 16, 2026, Zoning By-law Amendment Application Z7-24, 204044 County 109, West Part Lot 15, Concession 16, be received; AND THAT: the Council of the Township of East Garafraxa approves Zoning By-law Application Z7-24 to rezone the lands from Rural (RU) Zone and Environmental Protection (EP) Zone to Industrial Exception X (M1-X), Rural (RU) Zone, and Environmental Protection (EP) Zone, as presented.
Moved by Councillor Dave Halls, seconded by Councillor Lenora Banfield
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Schedule ‘A’ By-law 33-2026, being a by-law to get loan for Culvert #005 from IOLC be amended by deleting Schedule ‘A’ and replacing it with the attached Schedule ‘A’. And The Schedule ‘A’ By-law 34-2026 for two Fleet items (Motor Grader & Tandem Truck) from IOLC be amended by deleting Schedule ‘A’ and replacing it with the attached Schedule ‘A’. and THAT Delegate Authority to CAO & the Treasurer “to sign the loan agreements during a Restricted Acts (“Lame Duck”) period for 2026 Municipal and School Board Elections for these purposes.
Moved by Councillor Lenora Banfield, seconded by Councillor Dave Halls
Carried
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 from the June 23, 2026, Closed Meeting. 16.2 Human Resources Matters/Recruitment Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; and labour relations or employee negotiations. 16.3 By-law Enforcement Matters Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality. 16.4 Acquisition or Disposition of Land a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board.
Moved by Councillor Lenora Banfield, seconded by Deputy Mayor John 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 Lenora Banfield, seconded by Councillor Dave Halls
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: By-law 36-2026, being a by-law to establish and lay out as part of the highway on which it abuts, Part Lot 8, Concession 17, Parts 5, 6 and 7 on 7R6889 S.T EG8815, in the Township of East Garafraxa, County of Dufferin be given the necessary readings and be passed.
Moved by Councillor Lenora Banfield, seconded by Councillor Dave Halls
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: By-law 37-2026, being a by-law to establish and lay out as part of the highway on which it abuts, Part Lots 19 and 20, Concession 10, being Parts 2, 3, 4 and 5, 7R6929 in the Township of East Garafraxa, County of Dufferin be given the necessary readings and be passed.
Moved by Deputy Mayor John Stirk, seconded by Councillor Dave Halls
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: By-law 38-2026, being a by-law to establish and lay out as part of the highway on which it abuts, Part Lot 20, Concession 12, being Part 3, PL 7R6929 in the Township of East Garafraxa, County of Dufferin, be given the necessary readings and be passed.
Moved by Councillor Lenora Banfield, seconded by Deputy Mayor John Stirk
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT : By-law 39-2026, being a by-law to amend By-law 33-2026 (Financing of Culvert No. 005), be given the necessary readings and be passed.
Moved by Deputy Mayor John Stirk, seconded by Councillor Dave Halls
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: By-law 40-2026, being a by-law to amend By-law 34-2026 (Financing of Motor Grader and Snowplow), be given the necessary readings and be passed.
Moved by Councillor Dave Halls, seconded by Deputy Mayor John Stirk
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: By-law 41-2026, being a by-law to amend By-law 60-2004, as amended, regarding the lands municipally known as 204044 County Road 109, within the Township of East Garafraxa, County of Dufferin, be given the necessary readings and be passed.
Moved by Councillor Lenora Banfield, seconded by Deputy Mayor John Stirk
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: By-law 44-2026, being a by-law to authorize the execution of an Intermunicipal Agreement for the Expansion and Rehabilitation of the Grand Valley and District Community Centre, be given the necessary readings and passed
Moved by Councillor Dave Halls, seconded by Councillor Lenora Banfield
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: By-law 45-2026, 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 28, 2026, and that it be given the necessary readings and be passed.
Moved by Deputy Mayor John Stirk, seconded by Councillor Dave Halls
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council do now adjourn to meet again for the Regular Council Meeting on August 25, 2026 at 4:00 p.m., or at the call of the Chair.
Moved by Councillor Lenora Banfield, seconded by Deputy Mayor John Stirk