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 are what I perceive as highlights from the council meeting and are my interpretation of what I hear at the meetings 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 (link provided below) as well as reading the official meeting minutes when they are available. You can also watch the video recording of the council meeting to get the full context.
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/watch the recrodings and read through all of the agenda’s and minutes.
March 25th, 2025
Click here for agenda
Click here for video recording of meeting.
Amy’s Highlights of the Regular Town Council Meeting
-Proclamation – World Autism Day – April 2, 2025
-Economic Development Survey- Second Gift Card DrawMayor Soloman will randomly select a winner from the Economic Development Committee Survey entrants to receive a $50 gift card. Winner picked and they will be notified
-Joe Miedema, P. Eng. General Manager, Dufferin Water Company Limited – Presentation – 2024 Grand Valley Annual Water Reporting- Starting page 23 on agenda
Final 2025 Budget– Starting Page 36 on Agenda
After many discussions, a budget of $22,067,422 is presented. The Tax Levy is $5,227,812. The
Tax Rate increase is 4.781% over last year.
Financial Implications
Property tax increase for all property types.
Significant use of reserves
New reserve creation for future capital asset management
New borrowing to finance large capital projects
Recreation Department-Page 87 on agenda
-We are pleased to announce that Sandra Heaps is the successful candidate for the Facility
Operator Position. Sandra comes to us from the Town of Shelburne, where she has been
working in their Parks Department. Sandras first day is March 31, 2025
Please join us in welcoming Sandra!
End of my notes
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.
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