By-Law 2026-56 be read a first, second and third time and enacted.
THAT the Compost Giveaway Days program be eliminated.
the Hazardous Household Waste and Electronic Waste (HHW-E) Days program be maintained at current levels; AND THAT staff investigate efficiencies in the program and report back.
the Nuisance Beaver Program be changed to limited County involvement, covering incidents affecting County-owned infrastructure only and transition responsibility for municipal drains/local municipal infrastructure to the respective lower tier municipalities.
THAT the Hazardous Household Waste and Electronic Waste (HHW-E) Days program be maintained at current levels; AND THAT staff investigate efficiencies in the program and report back.
THAT the remuneration for the position of Deputy Warden be amended to be set at a rate of an additional $1,500 from the Councillor compensation.
THAT the motion be amended that Council remuneration remain the same with no increase for the 2026-2030 term.
AMENDMENT THAT the remuneration for the position of Deputy Warden be amended to be set at a rate of an additional $1,500 from the Councillor compensation.
AMENDMENT THAT the motion be amended that Council remuneration remain the same with no increase for the 2026-2030 term.
Council has implemented a consent agenda and direct-to-Council meeting structure; AND WHEREAS some members of Council have identified that the current format is not effectively supporting discussion and decision-making; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council direct staff to bring forward a report, no later than the June 28, 2026 Council meeting, to explore alternative approaches, including but
WHEREAS Council has implemented a consent agenda and direct-to- Council meeting structure; AND WHEREAS some members of Council have identified that the current format is not effectively supporting discussion and decision- making; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council direct staff to bring forward a report, no later than the June 28, 2026 Council meeting, to explore alternative approaches, incl
the New Operations Centre Zoning By-Law Amendment be
THAT the New Operations Centre Zoning By-Law Amendment be
the Asset Disposal Policy be revised to include that where possible decommissioned ambulances that receive bids of less than $10,000 be donated to a registered Canadian not-for-profit charity providing healthcare services, and other vehicles, excluding heavy equipment, that receive bids of less than $5,000, be donated to a registered Canadian not-for-profit charity.
THAT the Asset Disposal Policy be revised to include that where possible decommissioned ambulances that receive bids of less than $10,000 be donated to a registered Canadian not-for-profit charity providing healthcare services, and other vehicles, excluding heavy equipment, that receive bids of less than $5,000, be donated to a registered Canadian not-for-profit charity.
the motion be amended to include: THAT staff proceed with Option 3: termination of funding agreements, if the option to provide extended continued support (consolidated operations) fails.
THAT the motion be amended to include: THAT staff proceed with Option 3: termination of funding agreements, if the option to provide extended continued support (consolidated operations) fails. For (17): Warden Horner, Councillor Gerrits, Councillor Hawkins, Councillor Little, Councillor Mills, Councillor Nix, Councillor Rentsch, Councillor Soloman, and Councillor Taylor Against (15): Councillor Cr
"with a 10% reduction, and modified with a 20% reduction to reflect that a county standard of maintenance and construction will not be required following infrastructure transfers" be removed from the motion.
THAT "with a 10% reduction, and modified with a 20% reduction to reflect that a county standard of maintenance and construction will not be required following infrastructure transfers" be removed from the motion. For (7): Warden Horner, Councillor Gerrits, Councillor Little, Councillor McLean, Councillor Rentsch, Councillor Soloman, and Councillor White Against (25): Councillor Creelman, Councillo
the report from the Chief Administrative Officer, Report #Office of the CAO-2025-014, Master Housing Strategy Update – March 2025, dated March 13, 2025 be received.
THAT the report from the Chief Administrative Officer, Report #Office of the CAO-2025-014, Master Housing Strategy Update – March 2025, dated March 13, 2025 be received.
the report from the Director of Public Works and County Engineer, Dufferin Main Tract – Mansfield Outdoor Centre Trail Use Agreement, dated October 24, 2024, be received; AND THAT staff be directed to enter a Main Tract trail use lease agreement with the Mansfield Outdoor Centre with a flat fee for the period of December 1, 2024, to November 30, 2025 and report back to Council.
THAT the report from the Director of Public Works and County Engineer, Dufferin Main Tract – Mansfield Outdoor Centre Trail Use Agreement, dated October 24, 2024, be received; AND THAT staff be directed to enter a Main Tract trail use lease agreement with the Mansfield Outdoor Centre with a flat fee for the period of December 1, 2024, to November 30, 2025 and report back to Council.
THAT Councillor Little be appointed as Dufferin County Council’s representative on the Dufferin Board of Trade (DBOT). -
THAT By-Law 2023-64, be read a first, second and third time and enacted. A recorded vote was requested and taken as follows: Yay Nay Councillor Creelman (3) x Councillor Gardhouse (2) x Councillor Gerrits (1) x Councillor Hall (2) x Councillor Hawkins (1) x Councillor Horner (1) x Councillor Little (1) x Councillor McLean (1) x Election of the Warden, Public Meeting & Regular Meeting Minutes Decem
THAT the report of the Manager of Corporate Finance, Treasurer, dated August 24, 2023, regarding the tax policy review, be received; AND THAT the multi-residential class ratio be reduced to 1.7 in 2024, 1.4 in 2025 and 1.1 in 2026; AND THAT the Vacant Land and Excess Land Discounts be eliminated as of 2024. -
THAT the report of the Manager of Corporate Finance, Treasurer, dated August 24, 2023, regarding the annual cost of living adjustment, be received; AND THAT the non-union cost-of-living adjustment for 2024 be set at 4% with an effective date of April 1, 2024. -