The Corporation of the Town of Grand Valley
Council Meeting Agenda

Tuesday, July 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. 

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1.

Call to Order and Roll Call

2.

Adoption of Agenda

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

Members of Council are required to state any pecuniary interest in accordance with the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.

4.

Closed Meeting - 2:30 p.m. 

• 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 General Nature Thereof

4.3

Closed Minutes

4.3.1

June 24, 2025

4.4

Items for Discussion

4.4.1

Chief Administrative Officer Performance Review and 2025 Objective Setting

Section 239(2)(b) and (d) personal matters about identifiable individuals, including municipal or local board employees, and labour relations or employee negotiations.

5.

Open Meeting - 10:00 a.m.

6.

Rise and Report

7.

Approval of Previous Minutes

7.1

June 24, 2025 Council Minutes

8.

Announcements

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

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

10:05 a.m. Kim Delahunt - President, CEO, Headwaters Health Care Centre - Annual Update - Virtual Presentation

9.2

10:20 a.m. Rachell McCrone - 10 William Street - Request for Broader Commercial Uses

10.

Public Questions

Members of the Public are required to submit written questions in advance to

10.1

Martin and Marina Ankner - Safety - Crosswalk - Highway 25 at Bridge

11.

Unfinished Business

12.

Staff Reports

12.1

CAO/Clerk 

12.1.1

Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program Health and Safety Water Stream Application for funding, 2025-137

12.1.2

CAO Progress Update, 2025-130

• Recommendation

  THAT Council receives the Report – CAO Progress update for information purposes.

12.2

Director of Finance/Treasurer

12.2.1

Treasurer’s Update, 2025-127

• Recommendation

  THAT Council receive the Report – Treasurer’s Update for information purposes.

12.3

Director of Public Works

12.3.1

Public Works Promotion Announcement, 2025-132

12.3.2

Public Works Update Report – May 2025, 2025-131

• Recommendation

  THAT Council receives the Public Works Update Report June 2025 for information purposes.

12.4

Manager of Planning

12.4.1

Closure of File Z01-2025 – 50 Emma Street South, 2025-129

• Recommendation

  THAT Report No. PLN2025-129 – Closure of File Z01-2025 – 50 Emma Street South, dated, July 22, 2025 be received;

  AND FURTHER THAT File Z01-2025 – 50 Emma Street South be closed;

  AND FURTHER THAT the Applicant be partially refunded $1,000 from the Application Fee.

12.4.2

Draft Plan Approval Extension Request Moco Subdivision 22T-201502, 2025-120

• Recommendation

  THAT Report No. PLN2025-120 Draft Plan Approval Extension Request, Moco Subdivision File 22T-201502 be received;

  AND FURTHER THAT Council approves the extension of Draft Plan Approval and the Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP) Agreement for the Moco Subdivision File 22T-201502, for three years to September 23, 2028.

  AND FURTHER THAT Council re-confirms the servicing allocation of 196 Single Detached Equivalents (SDE) for the entire Moco Subdivision.

12.4.3

Monthly Planning Update Report – July 2025, 2025-107

• Recommendation

  THAT Council receives Report PLN 2025-107 – Monthly Planning Update Report - July 2025, for information purposes.

12.5

By-Law and Property Standards Enforcement

12.5.1

Request for Variance – Fence and Pool Enclosure By-Law - 1 Mayberry Drive, 2025-126

• Recommendation

  THAT Report No. 2025-126, Request for Variance - Fence and Pool Enclosure By-Law, 2020-31, as amended, with respect the municipal property known as 1 Mayberry Drive (Roll # 110941) be received;

  AND FURTHER THAT Council approves a variance to section 5. (5.1), of the Fence and Pool Enclosure By-law 2020-31, as amended, to permit construction of a fence beyond the 2 m (6 feet) beyond the rear wall of the dwelling sidewall, to a distance of 4.26 m, 14 feet, with respect to the municipal property known as 1 Mayberry Drive (Roll #110941)

12.5.2

Request for Variance - Fence and Pool Enclosure By-Law – 28 Main Street North, 2025-128

• Recommendation

  THAT Report No. 2025-128, Request for Variance - Fence and Pool Enclosure By-Law, 2020-31, as amended, with respect to the property municipally known as 28 Main Street North (Roll # 325900) be received;

  AND FURTHER THAT Council approves a variance to section 5. (5.1) of the Fence and Pool Enclosure By-law 2020-31, as amended, to permit an extension to the existing fence, adding 2 panels at the current height, with the remaining stepping down to 4 feet (up to existing light pillar) with the entire extension 40 feet in length, with respect to the property municipally known as 28 Main Street North (Roll #325900).

12.5.3

By-law Enforcement Status Update – June 2025, 2025-123

• Recommendation

  THAT Council receives Report – By-Law Enforcement Status Update – June 2025, for information purposes.

12.6

Parks and Recreation

12.6.1

Recreation Programming Update, 2025-124

• Recommendation

  THAT Council receives the report Recreation Programming Update for information. 

12.6.2

Greta and Titch Boswell Memorial Lions Park Ball Diamond, 2025-135

• Recommendation

  THAT Council receives the Report – Greta and Titch Boswell Memorial Lions Park Ball Diamond,

  AND FURTHER THAT Council provide direction on the future use of the Boswell Park land.

12.6.3

Recreation Update July 2025, 2025-122

• Recommendation

  THAT Council receives the report Recreation Update July 2025 for information purposes.

13.

Public Meeting

14.

Pending Items

14.1

Update - Wastewater Flows, 2025-136

15.

Correspondence

15.1

Township of Melancthon - Support Resolution - Town of Caledon - Illegal Land Use

15.2

Township of Amaranth - Support Resolution - Town of Caledon - Illegal Land Use

15.3

Township of Amaranth - Support Resolution - Town of Prescott - Strong Mayor Powers

15.4

Township of Amaranth - Resolution - County Road 109 Corridor Study

15.5

Town of Mono - Support Resolution - Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury - Increase Support Threshold for Canadian Veterans

15.6

Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing - Building Code Act Amendment

15.7

Grand River Conservation Authority - Public Feedback on Proposed Changes to Agricultural Policy For Permit Applications

15.8

Six Nations of the Grand River - Letter from Elected Chief Sherri-Lyn Hill

16.

County Council Report

17.

Council Updates

Members of Council may provide updates relating to board, committee or association meetings and community events.

17.1

South West OPP Detachment Board - Verbal Update - Public Concerns re: Speeding on Amaranth Street West

Chair Jonker will speak to this item.  

18.

Boards and Committees

18.1

Minutes

18.1.1

Grand Valley and District Fire Board Minutes - June 2, 2025

18.1.2

Grand Valley and District Community Centre Minutes - June 9, 2025

18.2

Recommendations

19.

New Business

20.

Notice of Motion

21.

By-laws

21.1

2025-XXX - Being a By-law to Maintain, Manage, Regulate and Control Grand Valley Union Cemetery

22.

Confirm Proceedings

22.1

2025-XXX Being a By-Law to Confirm the Proceedings of Council of the Corporation of the Town of Grand Valley at the Regular Meeting held on July 22, 2024.

23.

Adjournment