The Corporation of the Town of Grand Valley
Council Meeting Agenda

Tuesday, March 25, 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 - 10:05 a.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

Items for Discussion

4.3.1

Confidential Report - Public Appointment to Dufferin South West OPP Detachment Board, 2025-055

Section 239(2)(b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees

4.4

Closed Minutes

4.4.1

March 11, 2025 Closed Council Minutes

5.

Open Meeting - 10:30 a.m.

6.

Rise and Report

7.

Approval of Previous Minutes

7.1

March 11, 2025 - Council Minutes

7.2

March 11, 2025 - Special Council - 2025 Budget 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. 

8.1

Proclamation - World Autism Day - April 2, 2025

8.2

Economic Development Survey- Second Gift Card Draw

Mayor Soloman will randomly select a winner from the Economic Development Committee Survey entrants to receive a $50 gift card.  

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

10:35 a.m.  - 2024 Grand Valley Annual Water Reporting

9.1.1

Joe Miedema, P. Eng. General Manager, Dufferin Water Company Limited - Presentation - 2024 Grand Valley Annual Water Reporting

9.1.1.1

Ontario Drinking Water Systems Regulation O. Reg 170/03- Annual Report

9.1.1.2

2024 Grand Valley Water Systems Annual Summary Report

10.

Public Questions

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

11.

Unfinished Business

12.

Staff Reports

12.1

CAO/Clerk 

12.1.1

Final 2025 Budget, 2025-059

• Recommendation

  THAT Council receives the Report – Final 2025 Budget,

  AND THAT Council approves the 2025 Budget as presented and directs staff to prepare and present the necessary by-laws for passing.

12.2

Director of Finance/Treasurer

12.2.1

Treasurer’s Update, 2025-054

• Recommendation

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

12.3

By-Law and Property Standards Enforcement

12.3.1

By-Law Enforcement Status Update - February 2025, 2025-052

• Recommendation

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

12.4

Parks and Recreation

12.4.1

Recreation Department Hirings, 2025-056

12.4.2

Recreation Update - March 2025, 2025-057

• Recommendation

  THAT Council receives the Report Recreation Update - March 2025 for information purposes.

12.5

Director of Public Works

12.6

Manager of Planning

13.

Public Meeting

14.

Pending Items

15.

Correspondence

15.1

Sponsorship Request Grand Valley Santa Claus Parade dated March 7, 2025

15.2

Township of Amaranth Resolution - Funding the Crime Stoppers Program dated February 21, 2025

15.3

Township of Melancthon - Support Resolution - Township of Amaranth - Funding the Crime Stoppers Program dated March 7, 2025

15.4

Township of Melancthon - Resolution - Request MPP Sylvia Jones to attend Township of Melancthon Council dated March 7, 2025

15.5

Township of Amaranth - Resolution - Planning Authority dated March 13, 2025

15.6

Township of East Garafraxa - Support Resolution - Town of Orangeville - Provincial and Federal distribution of taxes on property transactions dated March 19, 2025

16.

Council Updates

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

17.

County Council Report

17.1

Dufferin County Council Resolution - Advance Turn at the Intersection of Highway 10 and Dufferin Road 7 (Hockley Road)/Dufferin Road 16 dated March 18, 2025

17.2

Dufferin County Council Resolution - Request to Ministry of Education for Recalibration of the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care System Formula dated March 20, 2025

18.

Boards and Committees

18.1

Board Minutes

18.1.1

Grand Valley and District Fire Department Minutes - February 10, 2025

18.1.2

Grand Valley Public Library Minutes - February 12, 2025

18.2

Board Recommendations

18.2.1

Grand Community Centre 2025 Fee Waiver Request - Grand Valley Public Library

19.

New Business

20.

Notice of Motion

21.

By-laws

21.1

2025-XXX Being a By-law to provide for the adoption of budgetary estimates for the year 2025.

21.2

2025-XXX Being a By-Law to Amended By-Law Number 2018-48, as amended, being a By-Law to establish the Fees and Charges for various services to include Schedule K - Town of Grand Valley Ball Diamond Fee Schedule - 2025 and 2026

22.

Confirm Proceedings

22.1

2025-XXX - A By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of Council of the Corporation of the Town of Grand Valley at the Regular Meeting held on March 25, 2025

23.

Adjournment