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 (15 motions)
15 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
the report of the Director of Development and Tourism, Report #Planning and Development-2024-004, “Advocacy Efforts at Economic Development Council of Ontario’s Annual Queen’s Park Event”, dated January 2 3 , 202 5 , be received.
Moved by Councillor Post, seconded by Councillor Gardhouse
Carried
the report of the Director of Development and Tourism, “Staff Pitch Dufferin at ‘Meet the Tourism Investment Dragons’ Event”, dated January 23, 2025, be received.
Moved by Councillor White, seconded by Councillor Gardhouse
Carried
the report from the Director of Development and Tourism, Report #2025-001, titled Ontario’s Bill 185 – Changes to Pre-Consultation Requirements, dated January 23, 2025, be received; THAT By- L aw 2019-10 be repealed to ensure conformity with the Provincial Planning Statement, 2024; AND THAT the Planning and Development d ivision be directed to establish a new pre-consultation manual and by-law that reflect the policies of the Provincial Planning Statement, 2024.
Moved by Councillor Post, seconded by Councillor Gardhouse
Carried
the report of the Director of Development and Tourism, Report #Planning and Development-2025-006, “402287 County Road 15 – Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) Submission”, dated January 23, 2025, be received.
Moved by Councillor White, seconded by Councillor Post
Carried
the proposal from the Dufferin Grey Pasture Committee for a Pasture Farm on County owned land at 195594 and 195620 Amaranth-Grand Valley Townline be accepted with draft terms as follows: a ten (10) year lease with an option to extend for five (5) years the cost of the lease would be equivalent to any property taxes that the County pays for the property annually the term of the lease to begin May 1, 2025 Dufferin Grey Pasture Committee would be responsible for fencing and preparing the property for their use AND THAT staff prepare a draft lease.
Moved by Councillor Mills, seconded by Councillor Post
Carried
the report of the Director of Development and Tourism, Report Planning and Development-2024-005, “Manager of Planning Position ” , dated January 23, 2025, be received.
Moved by Councillor White, seconded by Councillor Post
Carried
the report from Director of Community Development and Tourism, Report # Planning and Development- 2025-02 , Building Code Information Sessions, dated January 23, 2025, be received .
Moved by Councillor Gardhouse, seconded by Councillor White
Carried
THAT the report of the Director of Development and Tourism, Report #Planning and Development-2024-004, “Advocacy Efforts at Economic Development Council of Ontario’s Annual Queen’s Park Event”, dated January 23, 2025, be received.
Moved by Councillor Post, seconded by Councillor Gardhouse
Carried
THAT the report of the Director of Development and Tourism, “Staff Pitch Dufferin at ‘Meet the Tourism Investment Dragons’ Event”, dated January 23, 2025, be received.
Moved by Councillor White, seconded by Councillor Gardhouse
Carried
THAT the report of the Director of Development and Tourism, Report #Planning and Development-2024-009, “New Investors’ Guide Receives MarCom Platinum Award”, dated January 23, 2025, be received.
Moved by Warden Horner, seconded by Councillor Post
Carried
THAT the report from the Director of Development and Tourism, Report #2025-001, titled Ontario’s Bill 185 – Changes to Pre- Consultation Requirements, dated January 23, 2025, be received; THAT By-Law 2019-10 be repealed to ensure conformity with the Provincial Planning Statement, 2024; AND THAT the Planning and Development division be directed to establish a new pre-consultation manual and by-law that reflect the policies of the Provincial Planning Statement, 2024.
Moved by Councillor Post, seconded by Councillor Gardhouse
Carried
THAT the report of the Director of Development and Tourism, Report #Planning and Development-2025-006, “402287 County Road 15 – Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) Submission”, dated January 23, 2025, be received.
Moved by Councillor White, seconded by Councillor Post
Carried
THAT the proposal from the Dufferin Grey Pasture Committee for a Pasture Farm on County owned land at 195594 and 195620 Amaranth-Grand Valley Townline be accepted with draft terms as follows: a ten (10) year lease with an option to extend for five (5) years the cost of the lease would be equivalent to any property taxes that the County pays for the property annually the term of the lease to begin May 1, 2025 Dufferin Grey Pasture Committee would be responsible for fencing and preparing the property for their use AND THAT staff prepare a draft lease.
Moved by Councillor Mills, seconded by Councillor Post
Carried
THAT the report of the Director of Development and Tourism, Report Planning and Development-2024-005, “Manager of Planning Position”, dated January 23, 2025, be received.
Moved by Councillor White, seconded by Councillor Post
Carried
THAT the report from Director of Community Development and Tourism, Report #Planning and Development-2025-02, Building Code Information Sessions, dated January 23, 2025, be received.
Moved by Councillor Gardhouse, seconded by Councillor White