Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Chris Gerrits’s organization
Sep 1, 2026·StrategicPlan
Board
Township of Amaranth Official Plan 2026-2051
This Official Plan for the Township of Amaranth serves as a roadmap to guide development and growth until 2051. Its vision is to foster a strong, vibrant rural and agricultural community by directing growth in a positive, sustainable, and financially sound manner that protects the environment and heritage. Key objectives include creating a complete and healthy community, protecting agriculture and natural resources, promoting economic and social development, managing natural hazards, investing in infrastructure, preparing for climate change, and enhancing parks, open spaces, and active transportation.
Enterprise
Get verified public-sector contacts at scale
Find verified emails, direct dials, role context, job-change updates, and organization signals across every public-sector account you sell to.
The council discussed a planning report regarding a Zoning By-law amendment for 433379 4th Line to allow a secondary dwelling as a temporary use during construction. The council also held a debrief regarding the Official Plan public meeting, providing direction to the consultant on mapping amendments for settlement lands, specifically ensuring no new settlement lands are added to the Waldemar area and maintaining Laurel lands as previously presented. Finally, a by-law was introduced and passed to amend the zoning by-law for the specified property, along with a confirming by-law for the proceedings.
Aug 5, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Township of Amaranth Council Minutes
The Council meeting involved a presentation on data centres and large load facilities, and a statutory public meeting regarding the Official Plan review and several zoning by-law amendments. Council received various departmental reports, including a Public Works Level of Service Manual, and discussed committee reports from conservation authorities and local boards. Additionally, the Council moved to a closed session for discussions concerning staffing and treasurer recruitment and passed several by-laws, including those related to restricted acts and a community centre agreement.
Jul 15, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Township of Amaranth Council Minutes
The Council discussed various municipal matters, including the extension of the Orangeville Fire Department agreement and water meter program implementation. Public meetings were held regarding zoning by-law amendments for several properties. The council addressed building and planning requests, including a sign by-law exemption and site alteration agreements. Public works updates, including road maintenance and a level of service manual, were presented. Additionally, the council approved a twinning agreement with the Boiarka Urban Territorial community, authorized a donation for the Santa Claus Parade, discussed Dufferin County business, and approved the renewal of the Chief Administrative Officer's employment contract following a closed session.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
