The Corporation of the Town of Grand Valley
Council Meeting Agenda

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 10:00 A.m. - 1:00 P.m.

Council Chambers, 5 Main Street North, Grand Valley

Changes to the original agenda are noted with an asterisk "*".

Town Council Meetings are livestreamed at townofgrandvalley.ca/council-live-stream.

1.
Call to Order and Roll Call
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2.
Adoption of Agenda
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Members of Council are required to request items they wish to discuss from the Information Items. Items will be discussed under Agenda Item 12-Correspondence.

3.
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
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Members of Council are required to state any pecuniary interest in accordance with the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.

4.
Closed Meeting - 12:00 (noon)
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Recommendation
That a Closed Meeting of Council be held pursuant to Section 239(2) the Municipal Act for the purposes of considering the following subject matters:

4.1
Call to Order

4.2
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof

4.3
Closed Minutes

4.3.1
April 8, 2025 Closed Meeting Minutes

4.4
Items for Discussion

4.4.1
Confidential Report - Decision Normal Farm Practices Protection Board , 2025-071

Section 239(2)(e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board

4.4.2
Confidential Report - Pothole Damage Claim , 2025-072

Section 239(2)(e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board

4.4.3
Council Consideration - Authority to Commence Legal Claim - Verbal

Section 239(2)(e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board.

4.4.4
Dental Office Vacancy - Verbal Update

Section 239(2)(f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.

4.4.5
Property Purchase - Verbal Update

Section 239(2)(c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board

5.
Open Meeting - 10:00 a.m.
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6.
Rise and Report
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7.
Approval of Previous Minutes
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7.1
April 8, 2025 Council Minutes

1.Post-Meeting Minutes - RCM_Apr08_2025 - English.pdf

8.
Announcements
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Members of the Public or organizations wishing to have an announcement read at a meeting are required to contact the Town Offices at info@townofgrandvalley.ca no later than 4:30 p.m. on the Tuesday preceding the date of the Regular Council Meeting.

8.1
Proclamation - MS Awareness Month - May 2025
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1.PROCLAMATION - MS Awareness Month - May 2025.pdf

Mr. James Jackson, Dufferin-Caledon, MS Ambassador will be in attendance for the reading of the Proclamation.

9.
Deputations/Presentations

Members of the Public wishing to present information or delegate to matters on the agenda are required to register to delegate using the Council Delegation Request Form. Deadlines for registration are set out in Procedural By-Law 2024-10 section 6.7.

9.1
Keith McKee - Payment Receipts of Property Taxes in a Timely Manner
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1.Keith McKee - Delegation Request.pdf

10.
Public Questions
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Members of the Public are required to submit written questions in advance to info@townofgrandvalley.ca.

11.
Unfinished Business
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12.
Staff Reports

12.1
CAO/Clerk

12.1.1
Drinking Water System Inspection Memo, 2025-065
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1.Drinking Water System Inspection Memo - 2025-065.pdf

2.Attachment 1 - Grand Valley Drinking Water System Inspection Report.pdf

12.1.2
Additional Fire Protection Grant Year One Funding, 2025-066
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1.Additional Fire Protection Grant Year 1 funding - 2025-066.pdf

2.Attachment 1 - Transfer Payment Agreement.pdf

Recommendation
THAT Council receive the Report – Additional Fire Protection Grant Year 1 funding,

AND THAT Council authorizes the execution of the Transfer Payment for the additional funding and directs staff to prepare and present the necessary by-law for passing.

12.1.3
Easement Request from Enbridge - Verbal Discussion
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12.1.4
Filming Company Request for Noise Exemption, 2025-073
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1.Filming Company Request for Noise Exemption - 2025-073.pdf

2.Attachment 1 - 2021-72 Noise By-law.pdf

Recommendation
THAT Council receives the request from Cowboy Up Inc for a noise by-law exemption,

AND THAT Council approves/denies the request that was submitted for the following:
- Friday May 16: Filming until 4AM, wrapped by 5AM. Location: 174366 Dufferin County Rd 25, Grand Valley
- Wednesday May 21: Filming until 11PM, wrapped by 12AM. Location: 282446 County Rd 10, Grand Valley
- Thursday May 22: Filming until 2AM, wrapped by 4AM. Location: 282446 County Rd 10, Grand Valley

12.1.5
BetterHomes Dufferin Project, 2025-074
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1.BetterHomes Dufferin project - 2025-074.pdf

2.Attachment 1 - BetterHomes Dufferin Update - February 2025, as presented to the County's IES Committee.pdf

3.Attachment 2 - BetterHomes Dufferin presentation to the Dufferin Municipal Officers' Association.pdf

4.Attachment 3 - Program Authorization By-law.pdf

Recommendation
THAT Council receives Report – BetterHomes Dufferin project,

AND THAT Council agrees to participate in this project and directs staff to prepare and present the local improvements authorization by-law as presented.