Grey Highlands public meetings in 2025

Public Planning Hearing

Council will consider a zoning by-law amendment to allow an On-farm Diversified Use (OFDU) on a 32-hectare property. The applicant proposes a custom metal welding workshop and associated storage and power facilities. The request includes rezoning a portion of the land from Agricultural (A1) to Rural Commercial (C4-530).

• Z29.2025: Proposed 250 square metre manufacturing and fabrication workshop
• Proposed 452 square metre outdoor storage area
• Proposed 111 square metre power room
• Request to reduce front yard setback from 55 metres to 21 metres
• Proposed rezoning from Agricultural (A1) to Rural Commercial (C4-530)

Council

Council will discuss updating building permit fees with annual CPI indexing and review design options for the Canrobert and Inkerman Road reconstruction. The body is also considering a resolution opposing the creation of a provincial conservation agency in favor of local governance.

• Approval of $25,000 for 25th Anniversary celebrations in 2026
• Update to Building Permit Fees via By-law 2025-103
• 60% Design Update for Canrobert and Inkerman Road Reconstruction
• Assumption of public works for Centre Point North/Fairway 1 (By-law 2025-101)
• Request from Highlanders AAA Hockey to negotiate use of Markdale Arena

Notice - 11 Dec 2025 - Public Information Centre #2 for the Markdale Lagoon EA

The municipality is holding an in-person public open house regarding the Markdale Lagoon Environmental Assessment (EA). Residents can attend to receive information about the project.

• Public Open House for Markdale Lagoon EA at Walter Harris Memorial Library

Committee of Adjustment (COA)

The Committee of Adjustment approved minor variance application A13.2025 to reconstruct and enlarge the rear deck at 213 Point Road, increasing its area from about 70 m² to 128 m². The Committee also approved consent applications B18.2025 and B19.2025, each subject to payment of any outstanding municipal taxes and a $300 severance approval fee, and required a registered Reference Plan. The Committee received staff report CTE.25.03 and adopted a 2026 meeting schedule for the second Tuesday of each month at 5:00 p.m. The minutes of the November 4, 2025 meeting were approved.

• Approve minor variance A13.2025 to expand the rear deck at 213 Point Road (70 m² to 128 m²)
• Approve consent application B18.2025, conditioned on tax payment, $300 fee, and a Reference Plan
• Approve consent application B19.2025, conditioned on tax payment, $300 fee, and a Reference Plan
• Adopt 2026 meeting schedule: second Tuesday of each month at 5:00 p.m.
• Approve minutes of the November 4, 2025 Committee of Adjustment meeting

Seniors Advisory Committee (SAC)

The Seniors Advisory Committee will approve its agenda and the minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting. It will receive informational updates from the municipality, Council on Aging, the South East Grey Community Health Centre, and its Action Plan and Age‑Friendly Seniors Health Fair sub‑committees. The committee will recommend that Council approve up to $5,000 from the SAC reserve, waive rental fees for the Osprey Community Centre, and provide staff support for the Age‑Friendly Seniors Health Fair scheduled for June 10, 2026.

• Approve agenda as circulated
• Approve minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting
• Receive municipal and Council on Aging updates for information
• Recommend up to $5,000 funding for the 2026 Age‑Friendly Seniors Health Fair
• Request waiver of Osprey Community Centre hall and arena rental fees for the fair

Council

Council will decide on several infrastructure investments, including a new waste shredder and arena equipment. The body is also discussing the potential installation of pickleball courts in Flesherton and a reconstruction project for Grey Road 12.

• Purchase of Pro S1 Waste Shredder from Shred-Tech for $517,296.07
• Contract to KORE Mechanical for Flesherton Arena chiller and condenser replacement at an upset limit of $199,625.52 + HST
• Proposed installation of 2 or 4 pickleball courts in Flesherton with $85,000 in potential funding
• Tender issuance for Grey Road 12 Reconstruction from Wellington Ave to West Limits of Markdale
• By-law 2025-096 to add no parking signs on Margaret Elizabeth Avenue in Markdale

Public Meeting Building Fees Review

Grey Highlands is reviewing its building permit fees after a study showed annual costs of $997,500 exceed projected revenues of $650,000. The study recommends a uniform 53.46% fee increase, raising the minimum fee to $250, and adding annual indexing with five‑year reviews. A reserve fund of $590,000 is noted as below the target level. Public input will be gathered before Council votes on a new fees by‑law on Dec 17, 2025.

• Proposed uniform 53.46% increase to building permit fees
• Minimum fee to be adjusted to $250
• Recommendation to index fees annually and conduct five‑year reviews
• Reserve fund balance $590,000, below target (0.34× budget)
• Projected average annual cost $997,500 vs revenue $650,000

Committee of the Whole (COW)

The Committee of the Whole met on Dec 2, 2025 to present the Draft 2026 Budget Framework. Council will consider the operating budget, which shows a 2.5% levy increase and specific cost changes such as a $200,000 policing contract and $463,051 net wage impacts. The capital budget proposes over $22.5 million in projects with a starting capital levy of $2.49 million and a recommended $810,000 increase. Items for consideration include an additional 1.0 FTE TPS operator, a cost‑of‑living adjustment, a playground replacement fund, and a stormwater master plan.

• Operating budget levy increase of 2.5% for 2026, including $200,000 OPP policing contract
• Capital budget request of over $22.5 million; starting capital levy $2.49 million
• Additional 1.0 FTE TPS Operator (2026‑58)
• Cost of Living Adjustment (2026‑59)
• Establishment of a Playground Replacement Fund (2026‑60)

Special Meeting of Council

The Grey Highlands Council will enter a closed session at 1:00 PM on November 25, 2025. The closed session is set to discuss matters related to the On Farm Diversified Use Tour – item 239 (3.1), which involves educational or training sessions. No other agenda items are listed.

• Closed session to discuss On Farm Diversified Use Tour – 239 (3.1) – educational or training sessions

Lake Management Task Force (LMTF)

The Lake Management Task Force is meeting to receive updates from four sub-committees regarding research, planning, and outreach. The body will also decide on its regular meeting dates and formats for 2026.

• Task Force Membership Update
• Task Force Report Sub-Committee Update
• Education, Communication and Outreach Sub-Committee Update
• Research and Monitoring Sub-Committee Update
• Planning and Infrastructure Sub-Committee Update

Financial Assistance Program Committee (FAP)

The Financial Assistance Program Committee met on November 24, 2025 to review and receive information on the Community Grant Program. It approved the agenda and minutes and received a review of the Community Grant Program guidelines. The committee considered and approved a series of venue‑rental fee waivers and cash contributions for various local organizations, totaling several thousand dollars. The next meeting will be scheduled after the 2026 intake.

• Waiver of $1,500 venue rental fees for Centre Grey Health Services Foundation for the Grey Highlands Gran Fondo cycling event at the Centre Grey Recreation Complex.
• Waiver of $1,400 venue rental fees for Centre Grey Lions Club for 20 business meetings at the Euphrasia Memorial Community Centre.
• Waiver of $385 venue rental fees for Feversham Agricultural Society for a Volunteer Appreciation event at Osprey Community Centre.
• Approval of $1,600 municipal cash for 10 portable toilets for the Father’s Day Classic Car and Antique Tractor Show (Friends of the Rocklyn Arena).
• Cash contribution of $2,500 to Grey Bruce Native Seed Bank for educational program promotion and seed stratification.

Public Planning Hearing

The council will receive Planning Report 2025‑57 for application Z28.2025 submitted by Treeside Inc. The applicant seeks a site‑specific zoning by‑law amendment to change a portion of the 39‑hectare agricultural parcel at 573850 Road 57B to Rural Commercial (C4‑437) to allow an on‑farm diversified use. The amendment would permit a 250 m² metal‑fabrication workshop, a 594 m² outdoor storage area and related uses. Council will discuss and decide on the proposed rezoning and associated development.

• Application Z28.2025 by Treeside Inc. for 573850 Road 57B, Grey Highlands
• Proposal includes a single‑detached dwelling, two barns, a shed, and an OFDU workshop
• Requested zoning amendment: change from Agricultural (A1) to Rural Commercial (C4‑437)
• Workshop size 250 m² with 594 m² outdoor storage and 75 m² power room
• Amendment would permit fabrication, manufacturing, storage, and wholesale of automotive or agricultural components, sawmill, plastic products, and garden sheds

Council

Council will adopt By‑law 2025‑091 to amend zoning for Johnston’s Sideroad (Z25.2025). The council will approve the Draft Joint Waste Disposal and Diversion Site Agreement and direct staff to bring forward related by‑law actions. Finance by‑laws 2025‑092 and 2025‑093 will be passed, and a $51,108 contract will be awarded to LEX Scientific for a Designated Substance Survey. The council will also authorize the signing of a winter maintenance agreement with Devonleigh Homes for Centre Point South for the 2025‑2026 season.

• Adopt By‑law 2025‑091 (Zoning By‑law Amendment Z25.2025 for Johnston’s Sideroad)
• Approve Draft Joint Waste Disposal and Diversion Site Agreement and related by‑law actions
• Approve By‑law 2025‑092 to delegate authority to the Assessment Review Board
• Approve By‑law 2025‑093 to adopt updated Property Tax Billing & Collection Policy
• Award LEX Scientific a $51,108 contract for a Designated Substance Survey

Town Hall Forum

The Grey Highlands Council will host a Town Hall Forum at the Flesherton Kinplex on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 7:00 PM. The meeting is an informal public open house where residents can speak to Council on any topics of concern. Council will listen but will not make decisions, debate, or keep formal minutes. The purpose is to gather citizen views to help the municipality understand community needs and priorities.

• Public input session – residents may raise any topics of concern

Community Safety Committee (CSC)

The Community Safety Committee will meet to receive updates on municipal affairs and a provincial announcement regarding the ban of municipal speed cameras. The committee is also tasked with scheduling its quarterly meeting dates for 2026.

• Provincial Government announcement regarding the ban of municipal speed cameras
• Grey Bruce OPP Detachment Board Minutes from 2025-09-23
• Proposed 2026 quarterly meeting schedule (third Monday of the month at 1:30pm)
• Inquiry into public education programs for horse drawn vehicles

Museum Advisory Board (MAB)

The Museum Advisory Board is meeting to review the November 2025 Curator's Report and discuss museum operations. The board will consider updates to gallery displays and strategies for raising awareness of new exhibits.

• Discussion on extending museum opening hours
• Review of Grey Highlands Inspires Gallery Display update
• Discussion on Barrel Turbine Plaque
• Discussion on museum's role in local economy and pride of place
• Setting the 2026 quarterly meeting schedule

Council

Council will vote on water and wastewater rate increases for 2026-2031, approve several zoning by-law amendments, and adopt new heritage and privacy policies. The meeting also sets the schedule for upcoming Council and committee meetings.

• By-law 2025-083: 2026-2031 Water and Wastewater Rates
• By-law 2025-086: Zoning By-law Amendment Z21.2025
• By-law 2025-087: Zoning By-law Amendment Z23.2025
• By-law 2025-088: Lift of Hold Z27.2025
• By-law 2025-080: Heritage Property Tax Rebate Program

Committee of Adjustment (COA)

The Committee of Adjustment approved a minor variance (A12.2025) for 407412 Grey Road 4, granting front‑yard setback relief and allowing an accessory‑building addition. It also approved a lot‑line adjustment (B14.2025) and the related consent cancellation (B15.2025) for the Johnston’s Sideroad properties, subject to a $300 severance fee, payment of outstanding taxes and rezoning to Rural Residential. In addition, the Committee approved a lot‑line addition (B16.2025) on East Back Line, also conditioned on a $300 fee, tax payment and a registered reference plan.

• Approval of minor variance A12.2025 for 407412 Grey Road 4 (front‑yard setback reduction to 23 m).
• Approval of lot‑line adjustment B14.2025 for 814507 Johnston’s Sideroad, with $300 severance fee, tax payment and rezoning to Rural Residential.
• Approval of consent cancellation B15.2025 for the same Johnston’s Sideroad parcel.
• Approval of lot‑line addition B16.2025 for 813539 East Back Line, with $300 fee, tax payment and required reference plan.

CANCELLED Community Safety Committee (CSC)

The Community Safety Committee meeting scheduled for November 3, 2025 was cancelled because no quorum was present, so no motions were taken. The agenda items listed were informational updates, including a municipal update on provincial speed‑camera legislation, receipt of Grey Bruce OPP Detachment Board minutes on horse‑drawn vehicle education, and a proposed 2026 quarterly meeting schedule. No decisions or approvals were made at this cancelled session.

• Municipal update on provincial announcement banning municipal speed cameras
• Receipt of Grey Bruce OPP Detachment Board minutes regarding public education for horse‑drawn vehicles
• Proposed 2026 quarterly meeting dates: Jan 19, Apr 20, Jul 20, plus additional dates
• Members privilege items (e.g., Main Street South/Devonleigh Gate intersection concerns)
• Discussion of road user safety and rideshare programs (information only)

Heritage Grey Highlands Committee (HGHC)

The Heritage Grey Highlands Committee will receive an update on the draft Heritage Property Tax Rebate bylaw, which proposes a maximum $1000 rebate per property. The meeting also includes a Chair’s October 2025 update, a discussion of currently listed heritage properties, and a review of two WorldAtlas articles featuring Ontario heritage facades. Finally, the committee will set the dates for its 2026 quarterly meetings.

• Draft Heritage Property Tax Rebate update – proposed $1000 maximum rebate per property
• HGHC Chair’s October 2025 update (information only)
• WorldAtlas articles on small‑town Ontario heritage facades and landmarks (information)
• Discussion of currently listed heritage properties (information)
• 2026 meeting schedule: Jan 27, Apr 28, Jul 28, Dec 8 (all fourth Tuesdays at 1:30 pm)

Public Planning Hearing

Council will consider a Zoning By-law Amendment to change two properties from Agricultural (A1) to Rural Residential (RUR). The request aims to reflect the historic rural residential use of the land and recognize deficient lot sizes and structure placements. No new development is proposed.

• Zoning By-law Amendment Z25-2025 for 814507 and 814519 Johnston's Sideroad
• Proposed rezoning from Agricultural (A1) to Rural Residential (RUR)
• Lot line adjustment conveying 0.3278 ha to the benefiting lot to the west
• Request for minimum lot area of 0.3 hectares for the Harris parcel
• Request for minimum lot area of 0.48 hectares for the Irwin/Paron parcel

Joint Waste and Diversion Site Committee

The Joint Waste and Diversion Site Committee will receive updates, correspondence, and capacity summaries. It will review the Draft Joint Waste Disposal and Diversion Site Agreement and recommend its approval, adoption by by‑law, and repeal of the committee’s Terms of Reference. The committee will also consider budget items for a waste shredder and a scale house replacement for 2026 and set the 2026 meeting schedule.

• Draft Joint Waste Disposal and Diversion Site Agreement – recommendation to approve, adopt by‑law, and repeal Terms of Reference
• Draft 2026 Operating Budget – purchase of a Waste Shredder
• Draft 2026 Operating Budget – purchase of a Scale House Replacement
• Grey Highlands and Chatsworth Remaining Capacity Summary – received for information
• 2026 meeting dates scheduled: March 2, June 1, September 8 (Tuesday) 2026

Committee of the Whole (COW)

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing the fourth draft of the comprehensive Zoning By-law update. Council is providing direction on revisions and discussing public feedback before a statutory public meeting is held in November.

• Proposed height increase from 11m to 20m in Downtown Commercial, Mixed Use Commercial, and Institutional Zones
• Proposed increase in lot coverage from 50% to 80% for Downtown Commercial properties on sanitary sewers
• Proposed reduction of minimum lot area for full-service residential properties from 500 to 300 per unit
• Proposed fence height increase from 1.8 to 2.5 metres in commercial/industrial zones
• Proposed permitting Home Industry on lots between 5 and 20 hectares with a maximum of 100 square metres

Council

Council will discuss funding for the Highway 10 Connecting Link in Markdale and review a new Water and Wastewater Rates By-law. The meeting also includes updates to debt and asset management policies and a budget timeline report.

• Application for Markdale Connecting Link Funding for Highway 10
• 2026-2031 Water and Wastewater Rates By-law
• Strategic Asset Management Policy update (A09-F-07)
• Draft Debt Management Policy
• Speed reduction request for 3rd Line A from Melissa and Kevin Lloyd

Seniors Advisory Committee (SAC)

The Grey Highlands Seniors Advisory Committee will receive several informational updates, including a municipal update, a Council on Aging update, a health‑centre update, and an Age‑Friendly Health Fair update. The committee will also request a presentation from Home and Community Support Services (HCSS) Grey Bruce to explain the services offered and how residents can access them.

• Municipal update – information only
• Council on Aging update – information only
• South East Grey Community Health Centre update – information only
• Age‑Friendly Seniors Health Fair Sub‑Committee update – information only
• Request for presentation from Home and Community Support Services (HCSS) Grey Bruce on services and access

Committee of Adjustment (COA)

The Committee of Adjustment will consider consent application B14.2025 for Michele and Paul Harris, proposing to rezone the severed and retained lands from Agricultural (A1) to Rural Residential (RUR-xx) and to issue a consent cancellation for B15.2025. The Committee will also consider consent application B16.2025 (East Back Line) for approval. Both applications are subject to conditions including payment of any outstanding municipal taxes, a $300 severance approval fee, and the completion and filing of a Reference Plan.

• B14.2025: Approve rezoning from Agricultural (A1) to Rural Residential (RUR-xx) with conditions
• B15.2025: Issue certificate of consent cancellation
• B16.2025: Approve consent application for East Back Line with conditions
• $300 severance approval fee required for each consent application
• Reference Plan (registered survey) must be completed and filed with the Secretary‑Treasurer

Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC)

The Community Development Advisory Committee will approve the agenda, review minutes, and receive reports from various local improvement committees. The committee will also schedule its 2026 meeting dates.

• Approval of 2025-04-03 meeting minutes
• Council Resolution 2025-236 follow-up
• Priceville Improvement Committee report
• Eugenia Gold Rush 2025 financial report
• Setting 2026 meeting schedule

Council

Council will vote to approve By-law 2025-077, authorizing the sale of municipal property to the Downtown Markdale Redevelopment Group Ltd for the Downtown Markdale Development. It will also approve By-law 2025-078, authorizing the sale of Lot 15, Concession 8, Osprey to the County of Grey. The council will direct staff to submit an application for reimbursement under the Municipal Ice Storm Recovery Assistance Program and adopt a Video Surveillance Policy (By-law 2025-075). Finally, a Lift of Hold for planning application Z24.2025 on 9th Line (By-law 2025-074) will be approved.

• Approve By-law 2025-077 to sell downtown Markdale lands to Downtown Markdale Redevelopment Group Ltd
• Approve By-law 2025-078 to sell Lot 15, Concession 8, Osprey to the County of Grey
• Adopt Video Surveillance Policy A09-C-13 (By-law 2025-075)
• Approve Lift of Hold Z24.2025 for 9th Line (By-law 2025-074)
• Direct staff to apply for reimbursement under the Municipal Ice Storm Recovery Assistance Program

Lake Management Task Force (LMTF)

The Grey Highlands Lake Management Task Force approved its agenda and the minutes from the July 29 meeting. It received updates from all sub‑committees, approved changes to sub‑committee membership, and accepted a range of consent‑agenda items, including information on a LEPOA BioCHAR pilot project and comments on phosphorus impacts on Lake Eugenia. The body also scheduled its next virtual meeting for September 25, 2025.

• Approval of agenda and July 29 minutes
• Sub‑committee membership changes (research, monitoring and planning)
• Consent agenda: City of Greater Sudbury By‑law 2012‑58 on phosphorus fertilizers
• LEPOA BioCHAR Pilot Project information and request for a presentation
• Comments on the impact of phosphorus on Lake Eugenia

Committee of the Whole (COW)

The Committee of the Whole is discussing the implementation of a Heritage Property Tax Rebate By-law. Staff have provided three options for Council, including a revised draft based on a Collingwood template and a proposal to hire external consultants for annual inspections.

• Proposed 20% rebate of municipal taxes for eligible heritage properties
• Proposal to hire consultants for annual inspections at approximately $400 per inspection plus mileage
• CIP budget reduced to $25,000 in the 2025 operating budget
• Requirement for property owners to enter into a Heritage Preservation and Maintenance Agreement
• Proposed maximum refund limits of $500 or $1,000 to reduce program cost uncertainty

Public Planning Hearing

At the September 22 public planning hearing, Grey Highlands Council will receive Planning Report 2025‑50 and consider a site‑specific zoning amendment for 309349 Centre Line B. The amendment would rezone part of the agricultural parcel to Rural Commercial (C4‑437) to permit a 250 m² metal‑working workshop, a 357.5 m² outdoor storage area and a 75 m² power room as an on‑farm diversified use. It also seeks to reduce the front‑yard setback from 55 m to 42 m. The decision will be guided by the Planning Act and relevant provincial policies.

• Application Z23.2025 for 309349 Centre Line B, Badjeros
• Proposed rezoning of Agricultural (A1) and Rural Commercial (C4) to Rural Commercial (C4‑437)
• Permit a 250 m² metal‑working workshop, 357.5 m² storage area, and 75 m² power room as an OFDU
• Request for reduced front‑yard setback to 42 m (from 55 m)
• Council to receive Planning Report 2025‑50 for information

Council

Council is discussing design options for reconstructing Canrobert Street and Inkerman Road. The body is also deciding on emergency bridge repairs and updates to municipal fees and policies.

• Emergency repair works for Structure A04 West Back Line Bridge with an upset limit of $175,000
• Zoning By-law Amendment Z19.2025 for Wes-Mar Inc (Wesley M)
• Proposed $5.00 fee for Stick and Puck programming at municipal arenas
• Funding request of $450 for Eugenia Community Painted Picnic Tables
• Approval of rate changes in the Fees & Charges Update

Town Hall Forum

Council will host an informal public open house at Stothart Hall to listen to resident concerns. No decisions will be made and no formal minutes will be kept during this session.

• Public input session at Stothart Hall, Priceville
• Next Town Hall scheduled for November 18, 2025, at Flesherton Kinplex

Committee of Adjustment (COA)

The Committee of Adjustment will consider approving a consent application for a lot creation at 30 Main Street East and two minor variance applications for agricultural and residential properties. The agenda also includes the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Consent application B11.2025 at 30 Main Street East
• Minor variance A10.2025 at 30 Main Street East
• Minor variance A11.2025 for David Chapman's Ice Cream Limited
• Approval of August 12, 2025 Committee minutes
• Next meeting scheduled for October 14, 2025

Council

Council will vote on several zoning by-law amendments and a heritage designation for Feversham Methodist Cemetery. The body is also reviewing water and wastewater capacity allocations and a conditional building permit for Chapman's Ice Cream expansion.

• Designation of 111 John Street, Feversham as a Heritage Property
• Zoning by-law amendments for Beaver Meadows Inc., Wes-Mar Inc, and NBH Enterprises Inc.
• Approval of a permanent full-time 1.0 FTE Grant Coordinator position
• Partial care and maintenance fund exemption of $48,140 for Portlaw Old Order Mennonite Cemetery
• Proposed purchase of a Waste Shredder and Scale House Replacement in the 2026 budget

Community Safety Committee (CSC)

The Community Safety Committee will approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from July 7, 2025. It will receive a municipal update from Mayor Paul McQueen and Councillor Joel Loughead, which includes information on awards, ice‑storm recovery funding, a parking by‑law amendment, and upcoming road closures. The committee will also hear a road user safety discussion as a follow‑up to the July 7 meeting.

• Approve agenda as circulated
• Approve minutes of July 7, 2025
• Municipal update – includes Officer of Year award, ice‑storm recovery funding, parking by‑law amendment for Euphrasia‑St. Vincent Townline and 7th Line
• Road User Safety Discussion (follow‑up from July 7 CSC meeting)
• Next CSC meeting scheduled for November 3, 2025

Public Planning Hearing

Council will hold a public planning hearing to consider two zoning applications. One proposal involves rezoning a portion of a property to allow for a manufacturing and fabrication workshop as an on-farm diversified use.

• Z21.2025: Proposed rezoning of 305217 South Line A from Agricultural (A1) to Rural Commercial (C4-437) for a 250 square metre workshop and 250 square metre outdoor storage area
• Z22.2025: Zoning application for 734626 West Back Line

Museum Advisory Board (MAB)

The Museum Advisory Board is meeting to receive the August 2025 Museum Curator's Report and an event report regarding the celebration of Flesherton founder William Kingston Flesher. The board will also consider the adoption of minutes from the May 14, 2025 meeting.

• Museum Curator's Report for August 2025
• Event Report: Celebration of Flesherton Founder, William Kingston Flesher

Committee of Adjustment (COA)

The Grey Highlands Committee of Adjustment met on August 12, 2025. It approved three minor variance applications: A09.2025 for NBH Enterprises Inc., A08.2025 for Kyle Batchelor, and A07.2025 for Dunn Capital Corporation. The meeting also approved the minutes from the July 8, 2025 session.

• A09.2025 – NBH Enterprises Inc.: approval of a barn addition (≈78.5 m²) and two silos on 805660 Side Road, with reduced front‑yard setbacks.
• A08.2025 – Kyle Batchelor: minor variance application approved (details not provided).
• A07.2025 – Dunn Capital Corporation: minor variance application approved (details not provided).

Seniors Advisory Committee (SAC)

The Seniors Advisory Committee will approve the agenda and minutes, receive updates from the municipality and various sub-committees, and discuss computer training for seniors. The committee will also consider a recommendation to send a letter to provincial and federal health ministers regarding the Canada Health Act.

• Approval of 2025-06-09 meeting minutes
• Recommendation to support Ontario Health Coalition letters to federal and provincial health ministers
• Computer Training for Seniors discussion
• Age-Friendly Health Fair Sub-Committee update
• South East Grey Community Health Centre update

Council

The Grey Highlands Council will vote on two by‑laws that authorize water and wastewater capacity allocation agreements with Rayville Developments (Markdale) Inc. and GH1 Development Inc. It will also adopt a fire protection by‑law for a technical rescue agreement with the Hanover Fire Department. Additional items include adopting zoning amendment by‑laws for NorthGrey Enterprises and Jaymar West Lot, and a $43,000 engagement for updating development standards.

• Approve By‑law 2025‑062 to authorize a water and wastewater capacity allocation agreement with Rayville Developments (Markdale) Inc.
• Approve By‑law 2025‑063 to authorize a water and wastewater capacity allocation agreement with GH1 Development Inc.
• Approve By‑law 2025‑061 to enter a fire protection agreement for technical rescue with the Hanover Fire Department.
• Approve By‑law 2025‑064 to adopt Zoning By‑law Amendment Z13.2025 for NorthGrey Enterprises Inc.
• Approve By‑law 2025‑060 to adopt Zoning By‑law Amendment Z14.2025 for Jaymar West Lot.

Joint Waste and Diversion Site Committee

The Joint Waste and Diversion Site Committee will receive staff report JWDSC.2025.02 recommending that both councils dissolve the committee and create a Joint Waste and Diversion Site Board under the Municipal Act. The committee will also recommend that the Municipality of Grey Highlands and the Township of Chatsworth approve the purchase of a waste shredder (estimated $900,000) and the replacement of a scale house as part of the 2026 budget. Verbal updates from Chatsworth and Grey Highlands will be received for information.

• Recommendation to dissolve the Joint Waste and Diversion Site Committee and establish a Joint Waste and Diversion Site Board (Section 202, Municipal Act)
• Budget request JW.2026.01 – purchase of a waste shredder (estimated cost $900,000)
• Budget request JW.2026.02 – replacement of a scale house
• Staff report JWDSC.2025.02 – Joint Waste Structure Review
• Verbal updates from Chatsworth and Grey Highlands

Economic Development Advisory Group (EDAG)

The Economic Development Advisory Group will receive a delegation from Affordable Housing in Grey Highlands (AHIGH) regarding non-profit rental housing. The group will also discuss its Terms of Reference and select remaining 2025 meeting dates.

• Presentation by Affordable Housing in Grey Highlands (AHIGH) on non-profit rental housing
• Discussion of By-law No. 2024-111 regarding EDAG Terms of Reference
• Selection of 2025 meeting dates (September/November or October/December)
• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair

Lake Management Task Force (LMTF)

The Lake Management Task Force is meeting to receive progress updates from four sub-committees focused on reporting, outreach, research, and infrastructure. The body will also review information regarding water quality, invasive species, and algae mitigation.

• Delegation from Friends of Lake Eugenia regarding water quality
• Updates from Task Force Report, Education, Research, and Planning sub-committees
• Review of Brockton By-law 2012-37 regarding fertilizer application
• Information on zebra mussels and blue-green algae mitigation
• Review of EDCIA 2025 Boat Launch Information Sheet

Public Planning Hearing

The Grey Highlands Council will receive Planning Report 2025-42 and decide on Application Z18.2025 submitted by Beaver Meadows Inc. for a rezoning of a portion of the 57‑hectare farm at 427520 8th Concession A from Agriculture (A1) to Rural Commercial (C4‑489) to permit an On‑Farm Diversified Use (fence manufacturing). The agenda also includes two additional applications, Z19.2025 from Wes‑Mar Inc. and Z20.2025 from NBH Enterprises Inc., each for land parcels in the municipality. The public hearing will be conducted virtually.

• Z18.2025 – Beaver Meadows Inc.: rezoning A1 to C4‑489 for a 250 m² fence‑manufacturing OFDU and 500 m² outdoor storage at 427520 8th Concession A
• Z19.2025 – Wes‑Mar Inc.: application for land at 685188 Sideroad 19 (details in agenda)
• Z20.2025 – NBH Enterprises Inc.: application for land at 805660 Sideroad 25 (details in agenda)
• Council to receive Planning Report 2025‑42 related to Z18.2025
• Public Planning Hearing held virtually via greyhighlands.ca

Heritage Grey Highlands Committee (HGHC)

The Heritage Grey Highlands Committee will receive Council Resolutions 2025-199 and 2025-237 for information. It will also get an update on the tax rebate for designated heritage properties, a report from the 2025 Ontario Heritage Conference, and a working‑group update. No decisions beyond routine approvals of the agenda and minutes are listed.

• Council Resolution 2025-199 – draft heritage tax rebate by‑law update (information)
• Council Resolution 2025-237 – approval for guided heritage walking tours during Markdale Jubilee (information)
• Update on Tax Rebate for Designated Properties (information)
• 2025 Ontario Heritage Conference Report (information)
• HGHC Working Group Update (information)

Council

The Grey Highlands Council will consider a $200,245 contract for winter sand and salt with Robinson Haulage Inc. It will also approve a $7,000 contribution to restore the cement pad at Feversham Park and release approximately $34,800 of RAM Rodeo proceeds to the Centre Grey Hospital Foundation. Additional items include appointing building inspectors via By-law 2025-056 and amending the illegal dumping by‑law.

• Approve $200,245 contract for Winter Sand & Salt (Robinson Haulage Inc.)
• Approve $7,000 contribution for Feversham Park cement pad restoration
• Release approx. $34,800 RAM Rodeo proceeds to Centre Grey Hospital Foundation
• Adopt By-law 2025-056 to appoint and remove building inspectors
• Adopt By-law 2025-049 to amend the Illegal Dumping By-law

Committee of Adjustment (COA)

The Committee of Adjustment met on July 8, 2025 and approved the consent application B05.2025 for Highland Industries, which creates a new farm‑sized parcel on 409313 Grey Road 4, subject to a $300 severance fee and a $2,000 parkland dedication fee. The committee also approved the accompanying minor variance A01.2025 to address lot frontage requirements. Minor variance applications A05.2025 (Grey Bruce Dentistry) and A06.2025 (Mark Lawler) were approved, the former conditional on an approved stormwater management plan. The meeting set the next COA meeting for August 12, 2025.

• Approval of consent application B05.2025 for Highland Industries, creating a ±27‑hectare farm parcel on 409313 Grey Road 4
• Approval of minor variance A01.2025 to remedy lot frontage for the B05.2025 severance
• Approval of minor variance A05.2025 (Grey Bruce Dentistry) conditional on stormwater management plan approval
• Approval of minor variance A06.2025 (Mark Lawler) for 140 Blue Jay Crescent
• Imposition of $300 severance approval fee and $2,000 parkland dedication fee

Community Safety Committee (CSC)

The Community Safety Committee will receive a municipal update from the mayor and a councillor for information. It will also review a 2024‑10‑21 emergency preparedness presentation given to the Seniors Advisory Committee. Finally, the committee will receive the Ministry of Transportation Road Safety Community Partnership Program Application Guide, with a submission deadline of July 28, 2025, for information only.

• Municipal Update – school safety zone at 3rd Line C, arm‑band campaign, ice‑storm response
• Emergency Preparedness presentation to Seniors Advisory Committee (Oct 21, 2024)
• MTO Road Safety Community Partnership Program Application Guide – submission deadline July 28, 2025

Council

Council received the Water and Wastewater Capacity Allocation report and waived Section 4.h of the allocation policy to approve capacity for Devonleigh Homes – Centre Point South and for Looncall Development Group, directing staff to draft by‑laws for the new units. The council also approved By‑Law 2025‑047 to add no‑parking signs on Euphrasia‑St. Vincent Townline and 7th Line. It awarded MacDonnell Excavating Ltd. a hot‑mix paving contract for $544,338 (plus $11,175 for Schedule D). Finally, the council waived the CGP intake deadline and approved a $1,250 matching grant for the Markdale and District Horticultural Society.

• Waive policy to approve 207 water/wastewater units for Devonleigh Homes – Centre Point South and direct by‑law drafts for Phase 2 (94 units) and Phase 3 (113 units)
• Approve 196 water/wastewater units for Looncall Development Group and direct by‑law drafts for Phase 1 (105 units) and future phases (91 units)
• Adopt By‑Law 2025‑047 amending By‑Law 2019‑104 to add no‑parking signs on Euphrasia‑St. Vincent Townline and 7th Line
• Award Hot Mix Paving contract to MacDonnell Excavating Ltd.: $544,338 (Schedules A‑C) and $11,175 (Schedule D)
• Approve $1,250 matching funding for Markdale and District Horticultural Society from the 2025 Community Grant Program

Notice - Public Open House for Draft New Zoning By-law 26 Jun 2025

The municipality is holding an in-person public open house to discuss a draft for a new zoning by-law. Residents can attend the session to receive information regarding the proposed changes.

• Public Open House for Draft New Zoning By-law

Notice - (Virtual) Public Open House for Draft New Zoning By-law

Grey Highlands is holding a virtual public open house on Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 1:00 PM. The meeting will present the Draft New Zoning By‑law and allow residents to view the proposal online. Attendees can register at greyhighlands.ca/register and watch the live stream at greyhighlands.ca/watchlive. Additional information is available at www.connectgreyhighlands.ca/zone-grey-highlands.

• Virtual public open house to present the Draft New Zoning By‑law
• Registration website: greyhighlands.ca/register
• Live‑stream site: greyhighlands.ca/watchlive
• Detailed draft information at www.connectgreyhighlands.ca/zone-grey-highlands

Public Planning Hearing

The Grey Highlands Council will hold a public planning hearing on June 23, 2025 to consider several land‑use applications. The primary item is a site‑specific zoning by‑law amendment (Z14.2025) that would change part of a rural lot at the intersection of Grey Road 4 and Road 57B from Rural (RU) to Rural Commercial (C4‑437) to permit a 250 m² on‑farm diversified manufacturing workshop and a 500 m² outdoor storage area. The council will also receive the planning report 2025‑34 for this application and hear additional applications for residential and farm‑related uses at various addresses.

• Z14.2025: Request to rezone part of PART LOT 25 CONCESSION 7 Osprey from RU to C4‑437 for a metal fabrication workshop and storage.
• Z15.2025: Application by Liz Motz at 114 Sunset Point.
• Z12.2025: Application by Susan Greig at 235329 Grey Road 13.
• OPA01.2025/Z13.2025: Application by NorthGrey Enterprises Inc. at 685391 Sideroad 19.
• Z16.2025: Application by Margret Levitta at 30 & 32 Levitta Street and 37‑41 Margaret Street.

Council

Council will consider the 2024 consolidated financial statements and the 2025 Asset Management Plan. The meeting includes decisions on several zoning by-law amendments and infrastructure spending for waste management and arena equipment.

• Approval of 2024 Consolidated Financial Statements and appointment of MNP as 2025 auditors
• Zoning By-law Amendments for Mar30 Enterprise LTD, Alexander Jaffray, and Darwin Madill
• Contract award to EXP Services Inc. for $60,725.00 for a Long-Term Waste Management Plan
• Purchase of a Rocklyn Arena ice edger for $4,579.20 (+ HST)
• Approval of Water and Wastewater Rate Study and Financial Plans by Hemson

Tax Sale - Notice

The municipality is convening a meeting to conduct a tax sale. This is a procedural session to address outstanding tax obligations.

• Tax sale proceedings

Committee of Adjustment (COA)

The Committee of Adjustment will approve the minutes from the May 13 meeting and consider several applications. It will approve consent B05.2025 for Highland Industries, including a $300 severance fee, a $2,000 parkland dedication fee, and a minor variance for lot frontage. It will also approve minor variances for an accessory garage at 773319 Highway 10 and a detached garage/ADU at 123 Main Street West, and will consider a change‑of‑condition request to increase lot dimensions for parcels B06.2025, B07.2025 and B08.2025 on 9th Line.

• Approve consent B05.2025 for Highland Industries with $300 severance fee and $2,000 parkland dedication fee
• Approve minor variance A04.2025 for an accessory garage at 773319 Highway 10
• Approve minor variance A03.2025 for a detached garage/ADU at 123 Main Street West with shed removal condition
• Approve change‑of‑condition request to increase lot depth to 205 m for B06.2025 and B07.2025, and lot width to 100 m for B08.2025 on 9th Line
• Approve minutes of the 2025‑05‑13 Committee of Adjustment meeting

Seniors Advisory Committee (SAC)

The Seniors Advisory Committee will approve its agenda and the minutes from the April 14, 2025 meeting. It will then receive informational updates from the municipality, the South East Grey Community Health Centre, the Council on Aging, the Action Plan Sub‑Committee, the Age‑Friendly Health Fair Sub‑Committee, and Grey County regarding a home‑share program. No policy decisions or votes beyond the agenda and minutes approvals are listed.

• Approval of the agenda as circulated
• Approval of the April 14, 2025 meeting minutes
• Municipal update including 2025 budget passage, King Edward Park Master Plan RFP award, pick‑leball courts funding, and draft Comprehensive Zoning By‑law
• Age‑Friendly Health Fair Sub‑Committee report noting $4,500 in sponsorships raised
• Grey County correspondence on an affordable housing and home‑share program (information only)

Council

The Grey Highlands Council will receive and approve the 2024 draft consolidated financial statements, trust fund statements, and Public Library Board statements. It will also approve the appointment of MNP as the municipal auditor for the 2025 fiscal year. Additional items include updates on road resurfacing, a sidewalk connectivity plan, a by‑law amendment to the appointment by‑law, and a heritage designation recommendation for the Feversham Methodist Cemetery.

• Approve By‑law 2025‑041 to amend the 2022‑103 appointment by‑law
• Receive report TPS.25.13 and direct staff to tender the Wilcox Lake Road resurfacing project (excluding an additional 400 m of asphalt)
• Receive report TPS.25.14 and direct staff to consider the sidewalk connectivity plan in future capital budgets
• Receive recommendation to designate the Feversham Methodist Cemetery at 111 John Street as a heritage property under the Ontario Heritage Act
• Approve numerous Financial Assistance Program waivers and cash contributions, totaling several thousand dollars for venue rentals and community events

Lake Management Task Force (LMTF)

The Lake Management Task Force is meeting to receive a draft work plan and documentation regarding the Friends of Lake Eugenia Water Quality Improvement Project. The body will also review various technical reports and articles on lake management and aluminum use for information.

• Review of Lake Management Task Force Draft Work Plan
• Friends of Lake Eugenia Water Quality Improvement Project documentation
• GSCA Surface Water Quality Monitoring Mapping
• Kawartha Conservation Shadow Lake and Silver Lake Management Plan 2019
• Staff Report ECD.24.34 on Lake Eugenia monitoring and testing procedures

Committee of the Whole (COW)

The Committee of the Whole is receiving a presentation on the 2025 Asset Management Plan. The report details the condition of municipal assets and the funding required to maintain proposed service levels over the next 10 years.

• Municipal asset portfolio valued at $885.0 million
• 10-year funding gap of $36.5 million to meet Proposed Level of Service for tax-funded services
• Proposed tax levy increase of approximately 4.5% ($810,000 annually from 2026) to close tax-funded gap
• Proposed annual rate increases of about 5.5% for combined water and wastewater services
• Deadline for final Council approval of the Asset Management Plan is July 1, 2025

Public Planning Hearing

The Grey Highlands Council will hold a public hearing to decide on a zoning by-law amendment for a farm cluster on Grey Road 30. The proposal includes a 250-square-meter manufacturing workshop and storage area.

• Zoning by-law amendment for farm workshop on Grey Road 30
• Public hearing for application Z10.2025 Mar30 Enterprise LTD
• Proposed 250-square-meter manufacturing and fabrication workshop
• Proposed 750-square-meter outdoor storage area
• Virtual meeting available at greyhighlands.ca/register

Council

Council will discuss awarding engineering services for local streets and a Grey County road project. The body is also reviewing a zoning by-law amendment for Holland Meadows Inc. and council remuneration policies.

• Award of RFP-F18-2025-02 for Canrobert Street and Inkerman Street engineering to WSP Canada Inc. for $86,218.00
• Award of RFP-TS-24-25 for Grey Road 12 consultant services to Triton Engineering Services Limited for $167,369.95
• Approval of Zoning By-law Amendment Z05.2025 for Holland Meadows Inc.
• Review of 2026 Council Remuneration and Conference Education and Training policies
• Appointment of a council member to the Bruce Grey Poverty Task Force

Town Hall Forum

This is an informal public open house for residents to speak to Council on various topics. No decisions will be made and no formal debate will occur during this meeting.

• Public input session at Rocklyn Hall

Museum Advisory Board (MAB)

The Museum Advisory Board is meeting to receive the May 2025 Museum Curator's Report for information. The board will also consider the adoption of minutes from the February 12, 2025, meeting.

• Review of Museum Curator's Report for May 2025
• Adoption of February 12, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of physical space changes including altering a bookcase and removing a storage closet
• Report on new acquisitions including a 1909 Edison 'Fireside' phonograph and an 1880 No 1 Raymond sewing machine
• Update on 2025-26 digital strategy and cloud-based storage requirements

Committee of Adjustment (COA)

The Committee of Adjustment will consider several minor variance applications and land consent requests. Decisions include potential lot creations, rezoning from Rural to Rural Residential, and specific building conditions for private applicants.

• Minor variance application A04.2025 for Neil Watson requiring MTO approval
• Minor variance application A03.2025 for Don Stephens regarding a storage shed and garage/apartment
• Consent applications B06.2025, B07.2025, and B08.2025 for Darwin Madill including $2,000 parkland dedication fees each
• Consent application B10.2025 for Alexander Jaffray involving a lot addition
• Consent application B05.2025 and minor variance A01.2025 for Highland Industries Inc. including a $2,000 parkland dedication fee

Financial Assistance Program Committee (FAP)

The Financial Assistance Program Committee is reviewing various cash contribution requests and venue rental fee waivers for local organizations. The body will also receive updated program guidelines, a list of 2025 applications, and a schedule of rates and fees.

• Review of 2025 Community Grant Program budget with $111,500 total and $19,445 remaining
• Cash contribution requests including $2,500 for Osprey Community Centre chairs and $2,500 for Grey Bruce Native Seed Bank
• Rental fee waiver requests for Centre Grey Recreation Complex, Euphrasia Memorial Community Centre, Osprey Community Centre, and Kimberley Hall
• Request for $3,500 for insurance and entertainment for the Father’s Day Classic Car and Antique Tractor Show
• Request for $1,600 and $880 for portable and accessible toilets for the Father’s Day Classic Car and Antique Tractor Show

Council

Council will consider the adoption of 2025 tax rates and a contract for a culvert replacement. The meeting includes presentations on property assessment and hospital strategic planning, as well as decisions on local demolition and noise exemptions.

• Approval of By-law 2025-036 to adopt 2025 tax rates
• Award of $924,389.10 contract to E.C. King Contracting for Euphrasia - St. Vincent Townline Culvert Replacement
• Authorization of demolition and clean-up for 11 Toronto Street North
• Approval of $93,000 in additional project costs for Brackenbury Street and Lawler Drive
• Noise exemption request for 75 Walker Street on August 22 & 23, 2025

Community Safety Committee (CSC)

The Community Safety Committee will receive a municipal update from the mayor and a councillor for information. It will consider a report on the 2025 Officer of the Year Award, appoint the Ontario Provincial Police to run the selection process, and recommend that council approve $150 for award plaques funded from the Police Services Board reserve. The committee also set the next meeting for July 7, 2025.

• Municipal Update from Mayor McQueen and Councillor Loughead – information only
• Appointment of the OPP to facilitate selection of the 2025 Officer of the Year
• Appointment of the Committee Chair to attend the award presentation
• Recommendation to council to approve purchase of award plaques for $150 from the Police Services Board reserve
• Next Community Safety Committee meeting scheduled for July 7, 2025 (virtual)

Joint Waste and Diversion Site Committee

The Joint Waste and Diversion Site Committee will approve its agenda and the minutes from the February 3 2025 meeting. It will adopt By‑law 2025‑015, which enacts the committee’s Terms of Reference and repeals By‑law 2024‑114. The committee also receives the 2024 Annual Monitoring Report and schedules its next meeting for August 5 2025.

• Adopt By‑law 2025‑015: enact Terms of Reference for the Joint Waste & Diversion Site Committee and repeal By‑law 2024‑114
• Approve the meeting agenda as circulated
• Approve the minutes of the February 3 2025 meeting
• Receive the 2024 Annual Monitoring Report for information
• Set next Joint Waste and Diversion Site Committee meeting for August 5 2025

Committee of the Whole (COW) - 29 Apr 2025 - Draft Zoning By-law review

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing a draft Zoning By-law update, which includes changes to land use zones, definitions, and parking requirements. The meeting is for information only and aims to gather feedback before a public open house.

• Review of Draft Zoning By-law v.2 and Guide for information
• Presentation on understanding the Zoning By-law update
• Discussion on new land use zones including Mixed Use and Space Extensive Commercial
• Review of residential changes including modular and tiny homes
• Review of environmental provisions and shoreline buffers

Committee of the Whole (COW)

The Committee of the Whole will review several discussion papers and presentations regarding stormwater management. The focus is on moving beyond minimum design standards to protect the Rocky Saugeen River watershed through Low Impact Development (LID) systems.

• Presentation by Jack Imhof on 'Going Beyond the Minimum in Stormwater Management'
• Discussion paper by Andrew McCammon regarding Markdale
• Presentation by Brad Mullligan on watershed remediation and restoration
• Review of 'How Canadian Municipalities Can Fund Their Stormwater Services' by Loughead
• Discussion on Stormwater Management within Grey Highlands (TPS.25.10)

Heritage Grey Highlands Committee (HGHC)

The Heritage Grey Highlands Committee will receive the chair’s update, a draft heritage tax rebate by‑law, and a provincial ministry update for information. It will consider supporting Jessica Starecky’s appointment to the Community Heritage Ontario board of directors. It will recommend that Council approve a guided heritage walking tour for the Markdale Jubilee. It will also recommend that Council designate the Former Euphrasia Town Hall at 156387 7th Line as a heritage property under the Ontario Heritage Act.

• Support appointment of Jessica Starecky to the Community Heritage Ontario board of directors
• Receive draft Heritage Tax Rebate By‑law update for information
• Recommend Council approve guided heritage walking tour for the Markdale Jubilee
• Recommend Council designate Former Euphrasia Town Hall (156387 7th Line) as a heritage property under the Ontario Heritage Act
• Receive Provincial Ministry update for information

County of Grey Joint All Councils Meeting

The County of Grey and its municipalities are holding a special joint council meeting on April 17, 2025. The purpose is to provide education and training to council members about Strong Mayor powers. No decisions or formal agenda items are listed.

Council

Grey Highlands Council will consider several high-value procurement awards for road equipment and bridge replacement. The meeting also includes decisions on school safety zones, zoning amendments, and a conditional building permit for Chapmans Ice Cream.

• Award of Bridge O21 Replacement to Seeley and Arnill Construction Ltd. for $420,460.31
• Purchase of a new grader from Brandt Tractor Ltd. for $588,250 plus a $28,150 warranty
• Purchase of a single axle plow truck from Lewis Motor Sales Inc. for $376,284.90
• Purchase of an articulating sidewalk tractor from Work Equipment Ltd. for $186,665
• Designation of Campbell Street, Devonleigh Gate, and 3rd Line C as School Zones

Committee of Adjustment (COA)

The Committee of Adjustment will review a minor variance application for a food processing plant at 100 Chapman’s Crescent. The proposal involves adding a 16,257.5 square metre addition that extends across the municipal boundary into West Grey.

• Minor variance application A02.2025 for David Chapman's Ice Cream Limited
• Proposed reduction of minimum rear yard setback from 0.25 metres to 0.0 metres
• Proposed increase of maximum lot coverage from 22.9% to 25.0%
• Construction of a 16,257.5 square metre addition to an existing building

Seniors Advisory Committee (SAC)

The Grey Highlands Seniors Advisory Committee will receive several informational updates and will consider a recommendation that council direct staff to study downtown Markdale and Flesherton and report on creating additional disability parking spaces. The committee also recommends that council allocate budget funds for those spaces and advocate with road authorities where needed. Additional updates include municipal matters, a health centre briefing, and a proposal for a Georgian Bay Home Share housing solution.

• Recommendation: council direct staff to review downtown Markdale and Flesherton for additional disability parking spaces
• Recommendation: council include funding in the 2025 budget to enable creation of those disability parking spaces
• Recommendation: council advocate to the appropriate road authority for disability parking spaces outside Grey Highlands jurisdiction
• Municipal update: council approved internet voting for the 2026 election, renewed Saugeen Mobility and Regional Transit contract for 2025, and approved pickleball courts
• Recommendation: council advocate to Grey County for development of a Georgian Bay Home Share program to provide affordable housing for seniors

Special Meeting of Council

Grey Highlands Council will consider a by-law to authorize a cross-boundary servicing agreement with West Grey. The agreement would allow Grey Highlands to provide water and sewer services to lands in West Grey for the expansion of David Chapman's Ice Cream facility.

• By-law 2025-024: Cross Boundary Servicing Agreement with West Grey
• Chapman's Ice Cream expansion requires water and sewer services
• West Grey zoning by-law 39-2022 includes a holding provision for the expansion lands
• Agreement authorizes Grey Highlands to own and operate municipal services in West Grey
• Confirming By-law 2025-025 to confirm previous council proceedings

Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC)

The Community Development Advisory Committee will elect a chair and vice‑chair, approve the agenda and the minutes from the October 9, 2024 meeting, receive several sub‑committee reports for information, and receive Council Resolution 2024‑830 concerning community flags for information.

• Election of Chair and Vice‑Chair
• Approval of the agenda
• Approval of minutes from 2024‑10‑09
• Receipt of sub‑committee reports (Flesherton Beautification, Priceville Improvement, Friends of the Rocklyn Arena, Markdale Recreation)
• Receipt of Council Resolution 2024‑830 on community flags

Committee of the Whole (COW)

The Committee of the Whole will examine the Septic Re‑inspection Report (BLD.25.02) and discuss options for a municipal re‑inspection program. Topics include a voluntary pilot for all properties, mandatory inspections for lakefront properties, and the development of a budget and program guidelines. Industry experts Anne Eagan P.Eng and Mac Taylor will attend to provide input, and GIS data will be used to identify lakefront parcels.

• Review of Septic Re‑inspection Report (BLD.25.02) and program options
• Pilot voluntary septic re‑inspection for all properties
• Mandatory septic re‑inspection for lakefront properties
• Presentation by experts Anne Eagan P.Eng and Mac Taylor
• GIS mapping of lakefront properties within 100 m for outreach

Lake Management Task Force (LMTF)

The Lake Management Task Force meeting will receive its Terms of Reference (By‑law No. 2024‑089) for information. Members will discuss local lake management efforts for Lake Eugenia, Irish Lake, Wilcox Lake and Brewster’s Lake. The task force will consider establishing sub‑committees and will set its 2025 meeting schedule. The agenda also includes election of a chair and vice‑chair and approval of the agenda.

• Receive LMTF Terms of Reference for information (By‑law No. 2024‑089)
• Discussion of local lake management efforts for four lakes with attached reports
• Consideration of establishing sub‑committees within the Task Force
• Scheduling of bi‑monthly 2025 meeting dates (May 26, July 28, Sep 22, Nov 24)
• Election of chair and vice‑chair of the Lake Management Task Force

Public Planning Hearing

The Grey Highlands Council will hold a public hearing to consider four zoning by-law amendments that would allow on-farm diversified uses, including manufacturing and fabrication workshops, on rural properties.

• Z05.2025: 40-hectare property at 635015 Holland-Euphrasia Townline to rezone from Rural to Rural Commercial (C4-437) for a 250 sqm manufacturing workshop
• Z06.2025: 347105 4th Concession B to rezone for on-farm diversified uses
• Z07.2025: 408125 Grey Road 4 to rezone for on-farm diversified uses
• Z04.2025: 135596 9th Line to rezone for on-farm diversified uses
• Public hearing held virtually via greyhighlands.ca/register

21 Mar 2025 - County of Grey Joint All Councils Meeting

A special County of Grey Joint All Councils meeting is scheduled for March 21, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. The meeting will be held virtually and live‑streamed on the County of Grey YouTube channel. It brings together Grey County and the municipalities of Blue Mountains, Owen Sound, Georgian Bluffs, Meaford, Chatsworth, Grey Highlands, Hanover, West Grey and Southgate. The purpose is to discuss centralized planning services.

Council

The Grey Highlands Council will receive staff reports and vote on several items, including awarding crushed granular road material contracts worth more than $1 million and a calcium chloride contract for $360,144. The meeting also includes approval of multiple zoning by‑law amendments and an extension of a subdivision draft plan approval. Additional agenda items cover planning reports, an indemnification policy, and the termination of the Solid Waste Task Force.

• Award of RFT‑F18‑2025‑01 crushed granular road material: Walker Aggregates $314,500; Seeley and Arnill Construction $695,760; unit‑rate schedules and $88,078.58 shortfall funded from the Aggregate Resources Reserve
• Award of RFT‑F18‑2025‑02 calcium chloride contract to Da‑Lee Dust Control Ltd. for $360,144 (excluding HST)
• Adoption of Zoning By‑law Amendments Z02.2025 (By‑law 2025‑017) and Z03.2025 (By‑law 2025‑018)
• Extension of draft approval for Beaver Valley Village Draft Plan of Subdivision 42T‑2007‑16 for three years to May 10 2028
• Adoption of Official Plan Amendment OP01.2020 (By‑law 2025‑019) and Zoning By‑law Amendment Z08‑2020 (By‑law 2025‑020)

Town Hall Forum

The Grey Highlands Council will hold a Town Hall Forum on March 18, 2025 at 7:00 PM in the Osprey Community Centre, Feversham. The meeting is an informal public open house for residents to speak to council; no decisions or formal minutes will be made. Council will listen to input on any topics residents raise. The next forum is scheduled for May 20, 2025 at Rocklyn Hall.

• Public input session at Osprey Community Centre, Feversham (Mar 18, 2025, 7 PM)
• Council will not make decisions or keep formal minutes at this forum
• Next Town Hall Forum set for May 20, 2025 at Rocklyn Hall

Heritage Grey Highlands Committee (HGHC)

The Heritage Grey Highlands Committee will approve its agenda and the minutes from the January 28 meeting. It will receive a staff report on the Heritage Tax Rebate draft by‑law and direct its working group to review the draft and report back. The committee will also recommend that Council designate the Feversham Methodist Cemetery at 111 John Street as a heritage property. A Members Privilege item was added for future agendas.

• Approve agenda (Item 2) and minutes from 2025‑01‑28 (Item 4)
• Receive and discuss draft Heritage Tax Rebate by‑law (Item 5.1)
• Direct Working Group to review the draft by‑law and report back
• Recommend Council designate Feversham Methodist Cemetery, 111 John Street, as a heritage property
• Add Members Privilege item to all future HGHC agendas

Committee of Adjustment (COA)

The Committee of Adjustment will consider four consent applications to sever land from rural properties, requiring payment of fees and zoning changes. The meeting will also approve the minutes from the previous session.

• Approval of consent applications B06.2025, B07.2025, B08.2025, and B09.2025
• Approval of minutes from the February 11, 2025 meeting
• Approval of consent application B02.2025 (130 James Street)
• Approval of consent application B03.2025 (3rd Line A)
• Approval of consent application B04.2025 (3rd Line A)

Council

The council will receive a staff report and authorize the award of a consulting contract for the King Edward Park Master Plan, valued at $29,889 (excluding HST). It will also adopt By-law 2025-015 to establish terms of reference for the Joint Waste and Diversion Site Committee and repeal By-law 2024-114. The council will approve a sponsorship and advertising package for the Pickleball Club, directing staff to prepare a grant application and a naming by‑law. Additional informational delegations include a request for interest relief on a new property assessment and a community safety zone proposal for 3rd Line.

• Award of RFP-F18-2024-04 to GSP Group Inc. for King Edward Park Master Plan Consulting Services – $29,889 (excl. HST)
• Adoption of By-law 2025-015 to set Terms of Reference for the Joint Waste and Diversion Site Committee (repeals By-law 2024-114)
• Approval of Pickleball Club of Grey Highlands Sponsorship and Advertising Package and direction to seek grant and naming by‑law
• Delegation from Richard Frisby requesting interest relief on a new assessment (information only)
• Delegation from Wilde Land Conservation and Education Corp. requesting a community safety zone, 40 km/h speed limit, and radar signage on 3rd Line (information only)

Community Safety Committee (CSC)

The Community Safety Committee is meeting to receive a municipal update and discuss concerns regarding sidewalk snow removal. The meeting includes a proposal to use a sidewalk snow blower daily to create access points between parking spaces and sidewalks.

• Discussion on sidewalk winter maintenance concerns submitted by Member Lewis
• Municipal update from Mayor McQueen and Councillor Loughead

Council

The Grey Highlands Council will consider several by-law amendments, including amending Cemetery By-law 2020-085 (By-law 2025-011) and Delegation of Authority By-law 2019-056 (By-law 2025-012). The council will also proclaim March as Irish Heritage Month and approve an amendment to the Burning By-law 2020-046 (By-law 2025-013). A presentation will be received on funding for new playground equipment at the Singhampton Community Centre and Park.

• Amendment to Cemetery By-law 2020-085 (By-law 2025-011)
• Proclamation of March as Irish Heritage Month
• Amendment to Delegation of Authority By-law 2019-056 (By-law 2025-012)
• Amendment to Burning By-law 2020-046 (By-law 2025-013)
• Funding request presentation for new playground equipment at Singhampton Community Centre and Park

Public Planning Hearing

Grey Highlands Council will hold a public hearing to consider a zoning by-law amendment that would rezone a property at 130 James Street from industrial to residential. The change is intended to facilitate a land severance.

• Zoning amendment for 130 James Street (Priceville)
• Rezone from Development (D) and Heavy Industrial (M2) to Residential (R-517-h)
• Related consent application B02.2025 for land severance
• Holding provision on the rezoned land
• Public hearing scheduled for Monday, February 24, 2025

Council - 19 Feb 2025 - CANCELLED due to weather

The scheduled Grey Highlands Council meeting for February 19, 2025 was cancelled because of weather. As a result, no agenda items were voted on or adopted. The agenda had listed items such as a cemetery by‑law amendment, a proclamation of Irish Heritage Month, and various delegation requests, but none were acted upon.

• No agenda items were adopted or approved because the meeting was cancelled

Town Hall Forum - 18 Feb 2025 - CANCELLED

The Grey Highlands Town Council had planned a Town Hall Forum on February 18, 2025 at the Osprey Community Centre in Feversham. The meeting was cancelled because of inclement weather. The Forum is an informal open‑house for residents to speak to Council, but no decisions or formal minutes are taken at these events.

Museum Advisory Board (MAB)

The Grey Highlands Museum Advisory Board will elect a chair and vice‑chair, approve its agenda and the minutes from the November 13, 2024 meeting, and receive several items for information. Items include the Board’s Terms of Reference (By‑law No. 2024‑115), the Museum Curator’s Report for February 2025, and an update on the Board’s delegation to Council from February 5, 2025. The meeting also sets the date for the next Board meeting on May 14, 2025.

• Receive the Terms of Reference for the Museum Advisory Board (By‑law No. 2024‑115) for information
• Receive the Museum Curator’s Report – February 2025 for information
• Receive an update on the MAB delegation to Council (Feb 5 2025) for information
• Election of the Chair and Vice‑Chair of the Museum Advisory Board
• Approval of the agenda and adoption of minutes from the 13 Nov 2024 meeting

Committee of Adjustment (COA)

The Committee of Adjustment will approve the minutes from the 2025‑14‑01 meeting and consider several new consent applications. It will approve consent B02.2025 for Allister V Brown with a $300 severance fee, a $2,000 parkland dedication fee and a zoning by‑law amendment. It will also approve consent B03.2025 and B04.2025 for Beelen, each with a $300 approval fee, lot‑addition conditions, zoning amendments and a certificate of cancellation, and will approve a minor‑variance application A17.2024 for Devin Kloosterboer.

• Consent B02.2025 (Allister V Brown) approved with $300 severance fee, $2,000 parkland dedication fee, tax payment and required zoning by‑law amendment
• Consent B03.2025 (Beelen) approved with $300 approval fee, tax payment, lot addition to PT LT 1‑2 CON 2 EUPHRASIA PT 1 16R1586 and zoning by‑law amendment
• Consent B04.2025 (Beelen) approved and Certificate of Cancellation issued for PT LT 1‑2 CON 2 EUPHRASIA PT 1 16R1586
• Minor‑variance application A17.2024 (Devin Kloosterboer) approved
• Minutes of the 2025‑14‑01 Committee of Adjustment meeting approved as circulated

Special Meeting of Council - Budget

Council will consider approving the 2025 draft budget and the associated Budget By-law. The meeting also includes a vote on a by-law to establish municipal fees and charges for 2025.

• By-law 2025-008 to adopt the 2025 Budget estimates
• By-law 2025-009 to establish municipal Fees and Charges
• Approval of recommendations from the December 11, 2024 Committee of the Whole budget meeting
• Joint Engineering with Grey County on Grey Rd 12 ($250,000)
• Flesherton Arena Revitalization municipal contribution ($294,450)

Seniors Advisory Committee (SAC)

The Grey Highlands Seniors Advisory Committee will elect a chair and vice‑chair, approve its agenda and the minutes from the Dec. 9, 2024 meeting, and consider several updates. It will formally recommend that the municipal council advocate to the County of Grey for a Georgian Bay Home Share housing solution across the county. The committee will also review the budget and sponsorship plan for the upcoming Age‑Friendly Seniors Health Fair.

• Election of Chair and Vice‑Chair (Item 2).
• Approval of agenda as circulated (Item 3).
• Recommendation that Council advocate to the County of Grey for development and facilitation of a Georgian Bay Home Share housing solution county‑wide (Item 6.8).
• Presentation of Age‑Friendly Seniors Health Fair budget (~$6,200) and sponsorship levels: Platinum $1,500 (2), Gold $1,000 (3), Silver $500 (5) (Funding section).
• Discussion of adding accessible parking spaces in downtown Flesherton and Markdale with budget provisions for 2025 (Item 6.6 and related email).

Council

Council will consider and approve By‑law 2025‑006, amending the Zoning By‑law for application Z42.2024 submitted by Mar30 Enterprise Ltd. The council will also receive a staff report to delegate authority to the Clerk for approving lottery sales in Grey Highlands. Additionally, the council will approve a draft Memorandum of Understanding for the Maxwell Park Project and receive several informational delegations.

• By‑law 2025‑006 to approve Zoning By‑law Amendment Z42.2024 for Mar30 Enterprise Ltd.
• Staff report CLS.25.02 to delegate lottery sales approval authority to the Clerk.
• Draft Memorandum of Understanding for the Maxwell Park Project (ECD.25.02).
• Report on Grant Submissions, Approvals and Opportunities (CAO.25.01).
• Informational presentations from the Grey Highlands Museum, South East Grey Community Health Centre, and Beaver Valley Destination Stewardship.

Town Hall Forum - Budget

Council is hosting a forum to receive public input and share information regarding the budget. No decisions or debates can occur during this meeting.

• Budget presentation
• Public input session

Joint Waste and Diversion Site Committee

The Joint Waste and Diversion Site Committee will approve its agenda and previous meeting minutes, receive verbal updates from Chatsworth and Grey Highlands, consider a revised 2025 budget request to transfer a waste shredder to the reserve and to move its purchase forward to 2026 with updated pricing, and set a special November meeting to review the proposed 2025 operating budget for the Holland‑Markdale Waste and Diversion Site.

• Approve agenda and minutes from prior meetings
• Receive Chatsworth and Grey Highlands verbal updates
• Revised 2025 Budget Request – Waste Shredder Transfer to Reserve
• Recommend moving waste shredder purchase to 2026 and obtain updated pricing
• Schedule a special November meeting to review the 2025 operating budget for the Holland‑Markdale site

Heritage Grey Highlands Committee (HGHC)

The Heritage Grey Highlands Committee will consider several informational items, including its Terms of Reference, a council resolution on heritage walking tours, a chair’s update, and a heritage tax rebate update. It will also receive a draft heritage criteria and will recommend that Council designate the Feversham Methodist Cemetery at 111 John Street as a heritage property under the Ontario Heritage Act. The committee will elect a chair and vice‑chair and approve the meeting agenda and minutes.

• Receive Terms of Reference for the Heritage Grey Highlands Committee (information)
• Receive Council Resolution 2024-832 regarding heritage walking tours (information)
• Receive the HGHC Chair’s Update for January 2025 (information)
• Receive Heritage Tax Rebate Update staff report CTE.25.01 (information)
• Recommend Council approve heritage designation of Feversham Methodist Cemetery, 111 John Street, under the Ontario Heritage Act

CANCELLED - Public Planning Hearing

The Public Planning Hearing scheduled for January 27, 2025, has been cancelled. Staff confirmed that statutory requirements for public notice were not met for the scheduled file.

• Cancellation of hearing for file Z31.2024 Greenview Apartment
• Rescheduling of Z31.2024 Greenview Apartment to February 24, 2025

Special Meeting of Council

Council will hear a presentation from the Maxwell Park Committee on a proposed children’s park at the former Maxwell baseball diamond. A recommendation will be considered to waive sections 42.5 of Procedure By‑law 2024-097 to extend the committee’s delegation time. Council will vote on By‑law 2025-005 to confirm the special meeting proceedings and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign it. The meeting also includes discussion of the $50,000 municipal contribution included in the 2023 budget for the park project.

• Presentation on Maxwell Park rejuvenation – total project cost $205,000, including $50,000 municipal contribution
• Recommendation to waive sections 42.5 of Procedure By‑law 2024-097 to extend delegation time
• By‑law 2025-005 to confirm the special meeting proceedings and authorize signatures
• Discussion of establishing a community park fund for donations to support the park
• Review of background reports ECD.22.24 and FIN.24.16 related to the park project

Council

Council will consider the 2025 interim tax levies and a by-law to amend appointment rules for the Economic Development Advisory Group and Lake Management Task Force. The body will also discuss the reintroduction of block time rates for hall fees and a planning application for John Mcewen.

• By-law 2025-003: 2025 Interim Tax Levies
• By-law 2025-001: Lift of Hold for John Mcewen (Z43.2024)
• Reintroduction of block time rates for Hall Fees
• By-law 2025-002: Appointments to Economic Development Advisory Group and Lake Management Task Force
• Delegation request to relocate the Eugenia community outdoor ice rink to the Community Beach Parking Lot

Committee of the Whole (COW) - Budget Continuation 14 Jan 2025

The Committee of the Whole is continuing its budget discussions from a previous meeting. The agenda provides links to budget information and meeting materials.

• Continuation of 2025 Budget Deliberations
• Meeting materials available online
• Links to 2025 Budget Information

Committee of Adjustment (COA)

The Committee of Adjustment will consider five minor variance applications and one consent cancellation request. The body is deciding on land use adjustments and a technical correction to a legal land description.

• Minor variance application A21.2024 for a 23-square metre sunroom at 150 Taylor Road
• Minor variance application A19.2024 for Chris Dryden
• Minor variance application A18.2024 for Kevin Fellner
• Minor variance application A20.2024 for Bert McFadden
• Consent cancellation B01.2025 for Cedarview Industries regarding instrument GS99190

Committee of the Whole (COW) - Budget Continuation

The Committee of the Whole is continuing its discussion on the 2025 budget, a session that resumed from a meeting held in December 2024. The agenda directs residents to the official budget information page for details.

• Continuation of 2025 Budget Deliberations
• Reference to December 11, 2024 meeting
• Link to 2025 Budget Information

Committee of the Whole (COW) - Budget Continuation

The Committee of the Whole will resume discussions on the 2025 budget, continuing from a previous meeting held in December 2024. The agenda provides a link to budget information and meeting materials.

• Continuation of 2025 Budget Deliberations
• Review of 2025 Budget Information

Community Safety Committee (CSC)

The Community Safety Committee is meeting to elect a Chair and Vice-Chair and receive the new Terms of Reference established by By-law No. 2024-110. The body will also receive municipal updates and correspondence regarding a rural road safety program.

• Election of Committee Chair and Vice-Chair
• Review of By-law No. 2024-110 (Terms of Reference for the Community Safety Committee)
• Correspondence on the establishment of an Ontario Rural Road Safety Program
• Approval of minutes from the November 4, 2024 Road Safety Community Partnership Committee meeting