• Accessibility
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• Fire Permits & Fire Prevention and Education
• General Information
• Newsletters
• Performance Measures and Financial Statement
• Tax Rates and Installments
• Township Tree Project

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO PASS A BY-LAW
with respect to 2176532 Ontario Inc.
Concession 6, West Part Lot 14

Council's intention is to pass a By-Law to grant Site Plan Approval, subject to conditions, including the entering into a Site Plan Agreement at a meeting to be held:

November 30, 2011 commencing at 2:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, 374028 6th Line

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ADOPT A ZONING BY-LAW
with respect to 2176532 Ontario Inc.
Concession 6, West Part Lot 14

Council's intention is to pass a By-Law to amend Zoning By-Law 2-2009, as amended at a meeting to be held:

November 30, 2011 commencing at 2:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, 374028 6th Line

PROPOSED DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION FOR CENTURIAN HOMES
PLANNING REPORT

Wellings Planning Consultants report to Council contains background information with respect to the Centurian Subdivision Application S1-96 (File 22-T-96001) and associated Zoning By-law Amendment Application (Z1-10), including the relevant policies, public comments and public agency comments, and provides recommendations for Council's consideration.

For copy of Report and associated Schedules 1 -6, CLICK HERE

Council meeting to be held July 20, 2011
at approximately 1:00 p.m.

Letter to: CANADIAN ARMED FORCES

Moved by W. Kolodziechuk, Seconded by B. Cowie

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Whereas the residents of the Township of Amaranth are very proud and appreciative of the work the members of the Canadian Armed Forces are performing in Afghanistan;

THEREFORE the residents and Council of the Township of Amaranth, wish you all a safe and happy Canada Day, and a safe return to your families and friends;

LIBRARIES

• Visit Grand Valley Public Library at www.grandvalley.org and search “Your Library” for on-line catalogue and hours of operation. No membership fees apply.
  
  
• Shelburne Public Library has a new website. Find their catalogue and hours of operation at www.shelburnelibrary.ca. No membership fees apply.

• Residents who wish to use the Orangeville Library will be reimbursed one membership per family by the township by submitting your receipt. Visit www.orangeville.library.on.ca

LANDFILL HOURS

Effective March 4, 2009, Amaranth Landfill Site will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon on Wednesdays. Saturday Hours remain unchanged at 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. For further information please see Roads and Landfill

 

USED TIRE COLLECTION

Residents of AMARANTH may drop off their used tires, any kind, up to 4 per visit,
OFF THE RIM, at the landfill site during business hours- NO CHARGE !

For further information on the program: https://www.ontariots.ca is the official website for the Ontario Tire Stewardship Fund

NOTICE OF PASSING
Development Charges By-law

At a regular meeting held August 19th, 2009, Council adopted By-Law number 40-2009 with respect to Development Charges. See attachments below for further details: The Residential Development Charge imposed under By-Law 40-2009 and indexed February 16, 2011, is $9,214.00. The Development Charge per Wind Turbine is $7,210.00.

Please note that a building permit is required for all renovations and/or building on your property. Please contact the Administration Office for more information.

• Background Study ~ Click here 

ACCESSIBILITY

Township of Amaranth's Winter/Spring 2011 Newsletter, Click Here
Township of Amaranth's Summer/Fall 2011 Newsletter Click Here

FIRE, POLICE & AMBULANCE remind residents that it is mandatory to have your six digit Emergency Number displayed appropriately at your property. Subdivisions have been assigned a house number which is to be posted. Do not use your lot number. Houses not posted correctly may result in delays in Emergency vehicles finding your property.

Check out the following links for Fire Prevention and Safety tips:

• Smoke Alarms "Install Smoke Alarms - It's the Law"
• Home Escape Planning "Develop a home fire escape plan today . . ."
• Fire Safety Information
• Farm Safety Information Information
• Caregivers' Guide- A Resource for Caregivers of Alzheimer/Dementia"
• Student accommodation "A Parent's guide"
• Managing Nuisance Alarms

Emergency Preparedness -
Visit http://www.emergencymanagementontario.ca
to learn about emergency preparedness - 72 hours
is your family prepared?

• The Ontario Fire Code states that every home in Ontario must have a working smoke alarm and CO detector on every storey and outside all sleeping areas. It is the owner's responsibility to ensure these are installed and maintained in working order.
• A barn fire is a farmer’s worst nightmare and brings with it significant emotional and economic impact to a farming community. Prevent fires on your farm by starting with a fire plan - enforce a no smoking policy in any barn or farm buildings. A complete checklist can be downloaded from the Office of the Fire Marshall website at www.ofm.gov.on.ca

Fire Permits

• Fire permits are required, at no charge, for all burning within the Township. Fire bans may be imposed at any time due to weather conditions.
• FIre permits are available at the Municipal Office OR by filling out the form below and faxing it back to the Municipality at 519-941-1802 or emailing to township@amaranth-eastgary.ca
• By signing the Fire Permit you are verifying that you have read and understood the accompanying Fire Permit By-Law and accept full responsibility for the results of your actions in lighting a fire and agree that the requesting and obtaining of a permit does not absolve you of the responsibility for the results of your actions.
• Permit is not valid without a Municipal Official Signature & Permit Number. Once your permit has been approved at the office, it will be returned to you using the same manner as it was submitted.
• To apply for a FIRE PERMIT- Click Here

TAX RATES
Click here to view

Efforts are always underway to improve efficiency and effectiveness in the delivery of services by the Township of Amaranth and its local boards, and thus far no barriers have been identified that would hinder efforts to achieve these improvements.

Tax Installment Dates:

February 23, 2011
May 25, 2011
August 24, 2011
November 23, 2011

• 2010 - Click Here
• 2009 Click Here
• 2008 - Click Here
• 2007 - Click Here
• 2006 - Click Here

TOWNSHIP TREE PROGRAM

The Township will not be offering a tree program in 2012. Thank you to all who participated in greening our Township over the last few years. Grand River, Credit Valley and Nottawasaga Conservation Authorities offer programs that may be available to you.

The Dufferin Simcoe Land Stewardship Network will also offer a first come, first served, tree seedling sale for all residents of Dufferin County in the Spring.

For further information on planting and caring for trees:
http://www.lrconline.com/Extension_Notes_English/forestry/for_index.html

TOWNSHIP OF AMARANTH is proud to present the Annual Report for the
WALDEMAR WATER SYSTEM for 2010.

This report summarizes the source of your water supply, the treatment process and the results for hundreds of parameters tested during the quarter including any "Adverse Water Notifications" issued during the reporting period. The report is available upon request, without charge, at the Municipal Office located at 374028 6th Line Amaranth, between the hours of 8:30 and 4:30 Monday through Friday.

Eligibility for Grants to Protect Drinking Water Sources

If your property is close to the municipal drinking water supply for Waldemar, you may qualify for grants of up to 100% to help pay for projects that protect water quality. Projects such as well decommissioning and upgrading, septic inspections, replacements and upgrades, and erosion protection measures. For further information, please contact Christina Metherall, Conservation Specialist 1-866-900-4722 for more information on this grant; or www.sourcewater.ca to learn more about the Clean Water Act and what you ca do to protect your sources of water.