Item 8.1 be received, and any recommendations set out below, be approved.
the report from the Director of Health and Human Services, Report No. HHS-2026-032, Dufferin County Shelter Standards, dated September 10 , 2026, be received; AND THAT Council approve the Dufferin County Shelter Standards Manual as the minimum operating standard for County-funded emergency shelter providers .
the resolution from the Town of Shelburne, dated August 24, 2026, regarding a request to expand the operating hours of the Shelburne LifeLabs location, be supported.
Council dispense with notice as per Section 20.17 of the Procedural By-Law. For (33) Warden Post, Councillor Capes, Councillor Creelman, Councillor Gardhouse, Councillor Hall, Councillor Hawkins, Councillor Horner, Councillor Little, Councillor McLean, Councillor Mills, Councillor Rentsch, Councillor Soloman, Councillor Taylor, and Councillor White
THAT Council dispense with notice as per Section 20.17 of the Procedural By-Law. For (33): Warden Post, Councillor Capes, Councillor Creelman, Councillor Gardhouse, Councillor Hall, Councillor Hawkins, Councillor Horner, Councillor Little, Councillor McLean, Councillor Mills, Councillor Rentsch, Councillor Soloman, Councillor Taylor, and Councillor White Against (1): Councillor Gerrits Absent (1):
the Province has created ‘Justice Centres’ in various court locations including Toronto, Kenora and London to move justice out of the traditional courtroom and into more of a community setting engaging community, health and social services; AND WHEREAS Dufferin County already embraces a wholistic approach to the delivery of social services through its HART Hub initiative and a Justice Centre desig
WHEREAS the Province has created ‘Justice Centres’ in various court locations including Toronto, Kenora and London to move justice out of the traditional courtroom and into more of a community setting engaging community, health and social services; AND WHEREAS Dufferin County already embraces a wholistic approach to the delivery of social services through its HART Hub initiative and a Justice Cent
the Ministry of Transportation has conducted an Operational Performance Review of Highway 10 between the intersection of Highways 9 and 10 and Highway 10 and Southgate Road 24/Melancthon Artemisia Townline, such study was expected to have been completed last July; AND WHEREAS the Ministry has only shared with us an Executive Summary of the Operational Performance Review for purposes of a meeting l
WHEREAS the Ministry of Transportation has conducted an Operational Performance Review of Highway 10 between the intersection of Highways 9 and 10 and Highway 10 and Southgate Road 24/Melancthon Artemisia Townline, such study was expected to have been completed last July; AND WHEREAS the Ministry has only shared with us an Executive Summary of the Operational Performance Review for purposes of a m
the correspondence items 12.1 and 12.2, be received.
the report from Chief of Paramedic Services and Manager of Corporate Finance, Treasurer , Report No. PS- 2026-004, Community Paramedic Funding, dated February 26, 2026, be received ; AND THAT the status quo be maintained for the program delivery; AND THAT any Provincial funding shortfall be offset from the Paramedic Services Reserve; AND THAT the County advocate for ongoing funding to support the
THAT the report from Chief of Paramedic Services and Manager of Corporate Finance, Treasurer, Report No. PS-2026-004, Community Paramedic Funding, dated February 26, 2026, be received; AND THAT the status quo be maintained for the program delivery; AND THAT any Provincial funding shortfall be offset from the Paramedic Services Reserve; AND THAT the County advocate for ongoing funding to support th
By-Law 2026-07 be read a first, second and third time and enacted.
THAT By-Law 2026-07 be read a first, second and third time and enacted.
Items 10.1 to 10.7 be received, and any recommendations set out below, be approved.
the motion be deferred to the Special meeting of Council on January 29, 2026.
THAT Items 10.1 to 10.7 be received, and any recommendations set out below, be approved.
PEI, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Manitoba are selling off stockpiles of American alcohol with profits going to charities and in specific, food banks; AND WHEREAS Ontario has about $80 million worth of American alcohol in storage, $2 million of which could expire in the next 6 months; AND WHEREAS Ontario is only just now ‘exploring options for the products’; BE IT RESOLVED THAT Dufferin County Co
WHEREAS PEI, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Manitoba are selling off stockpiles of American alcohol with profits going to charities and in specific, food banks; AND WHEREAS Ontario has about $80 million worth of American alcohol in storage, $2 million of which could expire in the next 6 months; AND WHEREAS Ontario is only just now ‘exploring options for the products’; BE IT RESOLVED THAT Dufferin C
Council return to open session (9:43 pm).
THAT Council return to open session (9:43 pm).
By-Law 2025-48 be read a first, second and third time and enacted.
THAT By-Law 2025-48 be read a first, second and third time and enacted.
local municipalities in Dufferin County have or are about to introduce Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) also known as Safety Cameras as a means to deter speeding and encourage safe driving habits; AND WHEREAS some of the most egregious speeding is occurring on County Roads, e.g. parts of Hockley Valley and Airport Roads, in locations not currently designated as Community Safety Zones (CSZs); AND
WHEREAS local municipalities in Dufferin County have or are about to introduce Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) also known as Safety Cameras as a means to deter speeding and encourage safe driving habits; AND WHEREAS some of the most egregious speeding is occurring on County Roads, e.g. parts of Hockley Valley and Airport Roads, in locations not currently designated as Community Safety Zones (CSZ
By-Law 2025-40 through to By-Law 2025-42, inclusive, be read a first, second and third time and enacted.
THAT By-Law 2025-40 through to By-Law 2025-42, inclusive, be read a first, second and third time and enacted.
WHEREAS local municipalities in Dufferin County have or are about to introduce Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) also known as Safety Cameras as a means to deter speeding and encourage safe driving habits; AND WHEREAS some of the most egregious speeding is occurring on County Roads, e.g. parts of Hockley Valley and Airport Roads, in locations not currently designated as Community Safety Zones (CSZ
a number of municipalities and others are dropping 'X' (formerly known as Twitter) as a social media tool as it has become an increasingly toxic and biased online platform; AND WHEREAS 'X' has not been a widely used or effective tool for communication with our residents; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the County of Dufferin suspend the use of its X account pending cancellation as soon as possible;
the report of the Director of Community Development and Tourism, Report #Planning and Development-2025-025, “ Corbetton Church Pew Removal”, dated March 27, 2025 , be received ; AND THAT staff be directed to remove the pews from the Church and sell the pews through auction, with funds being used towards replacing the pews with folding chairs.
THAT the report of the Director of Community Development and Tourism, Report #Planning and Development-2025-025, “Corbetton Church Pew Removal”, dated March 27, 2025, be received; AND THAT staff be directed to remove the pews from the Church and sell the pews through auction, with funds being used towards replacing the pews with folding chairs.
Council renew the request for an advanced left turn at the intersection of Highway 10 and Dufferin Road 7(Hockley Road)/Dufferin Road 16.
THAT Council renew the request for an advanced left turn at the intersection of Highway 10 and Dufferin Road 7(Hockley Road)/Dufferin Road 16.
Seconded by: Warden Horner TH AT the report from the Director of Development and Tourism, Report # Planning and Development- 2025- 020 , titled County Approach to Tariffs , be received; AND THAT staff be directed to be directed to establish a Team Dufferin business support program ; AND THAT $60,000 from the Rate Stabilization Reserve be allocated to acquire services from a data research firm to p
THAT the report from the Director of Development and Tourism, Report #Planning and Development-2025-020, titled County Approach to Tariffs, be received; AND THAT staff be directed to be directed to establish a Team Dufferin business support program; AND THAT $60,000 from the Rate Stabilization Reserve be allocated to acquire services from a data research firm to procure current economic data as it
the report of the Director of Development and Tourism, “New Investors Guide and Investment Attraction Outlook”, dated October 24, 2024, be received.
the report of Director of Development and Tourism, titled “Update: Provincial Planning Statement, 2024”, dated October 24, 2024, be received.
THAT the report of the Director of Development and Tourism, “New Investors Guide and Investment Attraction Outlook”, dated October 24, 2024, be received.
THAT the report of Director of Development and Tourism, titled “Update: Provincial Planning Statement, 2024”, dated October 24, 2024, be received.
THAT the minutes of the Infrastructure and Environmental Services meeting held on September 12, 2024, and the recommendations set out excluding Item #4 – Electric Vehicle Chargers for Fleet – Funding Opportunity, be adopted. -