Before we get into the notes I just wanted to make a point of clarification as I would like to avoid miscommunication and information being taken out of context.
The notes below are my interpretation of what I hear at the meetings for the time I am present and they include matters which I think the public will want to be aware of.
These notes are not fully inclusive of all items on the agenda and are not verbatim notes. If you have questions or want clarification about anything I have noted I would definitely recommend reading the official agenda first provided below as well as reading the official meeting minutes when they are available.
My intent for these posts is to keep the community informed regarding what is happening in town as I know it can be difficult to attend meetings and read through all of the agenda’s and minutes.
Feb 14th, 2023
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Announcements
CryNot – request for proclamation-
Mayor Soloman proclaimed February 22, 2023 as “Human Trafficking Prevention Awareness Day” in the Town of Grand Valley
Deputations
-Michele Fisher, Executive Director of the Dufferin Community Foundation-Request of declaration for Non-profit Appreciation Week- Page 24 on Agenda
Mayor Soloman proclaimed February 13-19 to be “Nonprofit Appreciation Week” in Grand Valley and encourage all residents to show their appreciation to the people who work in our community’s charities and nonprofits
-Joanne Stevenson, CEO Grand Valley Public Library-GVPL Council Budget Package 2023, GVPL Annual Report 2022
Public Question Period
-Bev Graham- Seniors Centre-Letter-Page 31-Council Discussed, Councillor Dart suggested if providing transportation to Orangeville for seniors programming. Councillors Latam and Jonker inquired about potential suitability and investment for fixing up the Youth Centre Building on Mill Street in the future for that use. Mayor Soloman asked if our Recreation Manager could provide programming and the CAO indicated that the Recreation Manager would not have additional time for this. As it was the public question period and public was allowed to comment I suggested a potential interim solution of the town providing funding to allow for the library to work collaboratively with the town to provide expanded seniors programming at the community centre. Council said they would explore suggestions further.
-Karen and Harold Black – Solar light at Amaranth East Luther Townline and County Road 109- Council discussed and said that due tot he location this would be a joint decision between Amaranth and Grand Valley.
Staff Reports
CAO/Clerk-Treasurer
-Report – 2022 Annual Council Remuneration- Council Received the report
-Report – Buying Group Program Participation- Page 34, council received and approved.
-Report – Grand Valley Waste Water Treatment Plant – Effluent Data for Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations (2022 Q4)
-Report – Speeding Statistics-Page 47 on Agenda Council received the report and discussed.
-Report – Agreement for water billing services-Council received and accepts
-Telecommunications Interoperation Ability Project – Verbal discussion- Our current systems will not be supported in the long haul. Orangeville is going ahead with this and has taken the lead. Other municipalities can join as well.
-Telecommunications Report- Page 89 on agenda
-Black Castle Network – presentation to Orangeville Council August 8,2022-Black Castle Network – Orangeville Telecom Report
-Excerpt – Why Public Safety Broadband Network – Public Safety Canada
CAO Update – verbal update
-Making changes to cyber security measures
-Work on Mill Street Storm Sewer Infrastructure scoping- on Public Works to Do list
-May 31st Dufferin County is offering Emergency Management Seminar
Public Works Superintendent-Verbal Update
-Canada Post layby’s are the towns responsibility, public works will be responsible for them moving forward.
-Garbage Cans Between Amaranth and Main Street are overflowing on a consistent basis. It is becoming quite an issue. CAO suggesting reduced number of cans and send letters to businesses and property owners in the area informing them that the garbage cans are not for residential/business waste. Councillor Rentsch suggested mailing the letters and leave all the garbage bins but modifying the top of the bins to have a smaller openings.
Planners report
Report – Planning Update
New Applications
B01-2023 & Z01-2023 HOLTZ GRAIN LTD. – 195594 Amaranth East Luther Townline
Roll #213500 & #213600 – Surplus Farm Dwelling Severance
Current File Update
Z13-2022 – 073535 Sideroad 24-25 Roll #113250 Notice of Decision sent on Jan 30/23, appeal
over Feb 21/23
• CDM01-2022 – Hamilton Lane Block 43 Plan 7M-73 Notice of Decision sent on Jan 31/23,
appeal over Feb 21/23
• SPA02-2022 – 202373 County Road 109 Roll #100300 – 2nd submission received
• Z08-2022 & SPA01-2022 – 10 Watson Road – Zoning & Site Plan Notice of Decision sent on Jan
30/23, appeal over Feb 21/23
• B01-2022 BH AGRI Ltd – 241010 Concession Road 2-3 – Lot Line adjustment Clearing Conditions
• 22T-202201 Grand Valley Business Park (Thomasfield) Clearing Draft Plan Conditions
• 22T-201501 Thomasfield Phase 3A-2 (Plan 7M-78) – Issuing Municipal Approvals
• 22T-201501 Thomasfield Phase 3B – Finalizing Pre-Servicing Agreement
• 22T-201601 CorSeed subdivision – Nothing to Report
• 22T-201502 MOCO Farms Subdivision – Clearing Draft Plan Conditions
• SPA01-2018 ORICA – Nothing to Report
• SPA03-2018 Golden Homes on Emma Street – Nothing to Report
Municipal Comprehensive Review Update – verbal discussion– Council reviewed
-Draft County-wide mapping of all MCR Schedules-Page 104
-Draft Grand Valley Schedule B Community Settlement Area
-Draft Grand Valley Schedule C Prime Agriculture and Rural Areas
-Draft Grand Valley Schedule E Natural Heritage Features
-Draft Grand Valley Schedule E1 Natural Heritage System
-Transportation Master Plan Presentation
End of my notes as I had to leave the meeting at this point.
Disclaimer- These are my personal notes from the meeting. The purpose of these notes is to give an update on what is happening around the Town of Grand Valley. If you would like to view the official agenda and minutes you can find that here.
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