Council Meeting

the agenda and any addendum distributed for the September 25, 2025 meeting of Council, be approved.

the open session and closed session minutes of the regular meeting of Council on September 11, 2025, be adopted.

the report from the Manager of Preparedness, 9-1-1 and Corporate Projects, dated September 25, 2025 regarding the After Action Report for the March 2025 Grand River Freshet flood, be

Items 11.1 to 11.5 be received, and any recommendations set out below, be approved.

the report from the Chief Paramedic, Report #PS-2025-001, Donation of Decommissioned Ambulance to Keneya Ni Kalan Institute , dated September 25, 2025, be received; AND THAT Council direct the Chief of Paramedic Services to proceed with the donation of the decommissioned ambulance to Keneya Ni Kalan Institute for use in rural Mali, West Africa, in support of global healthcare equity and humanitarian aid.

the report from the Chief Paramedic, Report #PS-2025-002, 2025 Mid Year Report, dated September 25, 2025, be received.

the report of the Director of Community Development and Tourism , Report # PD-2025-016 , Museum of Dufferin Deaccession Repor t , September 25 , 2025 , be received ; AND THAT the objects identified in the report be deaccessioned in accordance with the Museum of Dufferin's Collections Management Policy.

the report from the Chief Administrative Officer and the Manager of Corporate Finance, Treasurer, Report #CS-2025-0 05 , 2026 Budget Update #1 , dated September 25 , 2025, be received; AND THAT staff prepare a status quo 2026 draft budget to achieve a targeted increase of 6% to 9%.

the report from the Chief Administrative Officer, Report # CAO-2025-010 , Strategic Plan Update 2025-0 3 , dated September 25 , 2025, be received .

agriculture is a critically important industry in our community; WHEREAS the Dufferin Federation of Agriculture has expressed concerns that policy makers are not aware of the every day issues facing the agricultural community; WHEREAS the Federal, Provincial and municipal governments are not adequately consulting the agriculture industry when developing policies; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council request all levels of government increase consultation with the agricultural industry; AND THAT presentation opportunities be given to agriculture industry representatives at conferences, such as Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA), and Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI), to provide a forum to share every day issues facing the industry; AND THAT this motion be circulated to the Federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Provincial Minister of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness, AMO, ROMA, OPPI and the local Dufferin municipalities.

By-Law 2025-47 be read a first, second and third time and enacted.

the meeting adjourn.

THAT the agenda and any addendum distributed for the September 25, 2025 meeting of Council, be approved.

THAT the open session and closed session minutes of the regular meeting of Council on September 11, 2025, be adopted.

THAT the report from the Manager of Preparedness, 9-1-1 and Corporate Projects, dated September 25, 2025 regarding the After Action Report for the March 2025 Grand River Freshet flood, be

THAT Items 11.1 to 11.5 be received, and any recommendations set out below, be approved.

THAT the report from the Chief Paramedic, Report #PS-2025-001, Donation of Decommissioned Ambulance to Keneya Ni Kalan Institute, dated September 25, 2025, be received; AND THAT Council direct the Chief of Paramedic Services to proceed with the donation of the decommissioned ambulance to Keneya Ni Kalan Institute for use in rural Mali, West Africa, in support of global healthcare equity and humanitarian aid.

THAT the report from the Chief Paramedic, Report #PS-2025-002, 2025 Mid Year Report, dated September 25, 2025, be received.

THAT the report of the Director of Community Development and Tourism, Report #PD-2025-016, Museum of Dufferin Deaccession Report, September 25, 2025, be received; AND THAT the objects identified in the report be deaccessioned in accordance with the Museum of Dufferin's Collections Management Policy.

THAT the report from the Chief Administrative Officer and the Manager of Corporate Finance, Treasurer, Report #CS-2025-005, 2026 Budget Update #1, dated September 25, 2025, be received; AND THAT staff prepare a status quo 2026 draft budget to achieve a targeted increase of 6% to 9%. For (29): Warden Horner, Councillor Gardhouse, Councillor Gerrits, Councillor Hall, Councillor Hawkins, Councillor Little, Councillor McLean, Councillor Mills, Councillor Post, Councillor Rentsch, Councillor Sherwood, Councillor Soloman, and Councillor White Against (5): Councillor Capes, and Councillor Nix Absent (2): Councillor Creelman, and Councillor Taylor

THAT the report from the Chief Administrative Officer, Report #CAO-2025- 010, Strategic Plan Update 2025-03, dated September 25, 2025, be received.

WHEREAS agriculture is a critically important industry in our community; WHEREAS the Dufferin Federation of Agriculture has expressed concerns that policy makers are not aware of the every day issues facing the agricultural community; WHEREAS the Federal, Provincial and municipal governments are not adequately consulting the agriculture industry when developing policies; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council request all levels of government increase consultation with the agricultural industry; AND THAT presentation opportunities be given to agriculture industry representatives at conferences, such as Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA), and Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI), to provide a forum to share every day issues facing the industry; AND THAT this motion be circulated to the Federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Provincial Minister of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness, AMO, ROMA, OPPI and the local Dufferin municipalities.

THAT By-Law 2025-47 be read a first, second and third time and enacted.

THAT the meeting adjourn.

THAT the Asset Disposal Policy be revised to include that decommissioned ambulances that cannot be sold for more than $5,000, be donated to a registered Canadian not for profit charity providing healthcare services. 17. CLOSED SESSION 18. BY-LAWS 19. OTHER BUSINESS Warden Horner noted Dufferin County, in collaboration with the Equity Events Working Group, is hosting "Community Conversations: Can Canada Move Towards Reconciliation" on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at Grace Tipling Hall in Shelburne from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. This is a free event but registration is required. Any members of Council who would like to attend can let the Clerk’s department know. Councillor Post invited Council to attend the Truth and Reconciliation Proclamation and flag raising ceremony at 10:00 am on September 30, 2025 at Town of Orangeville Town Hall. Warden Horner noted there will be a special meeting of Council for a budget workshop on October 30, 2025 at 6:00 pm. Councillor Gardhouse (East Garafraxa) left the meeting at 10:51 am. 20. CONFIRMATORY BY-LAW 2025-47 Confirmatory By-Law - September 25, 2025 A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the County of Dufferin at its meeting held on September 25, 2025. Moved by: Councillor Post Seconded by: Councillor Gerrits THAT By-Law 2025-47 be read a first, second and third time and enacted.