Grey County, ON

Public Meeting

This is a public meeting of the Municipality of Grey Highlands to hear comments on a proposed amendment to the Grey County Official Plan regarding Wilton Sanitation (file 42-08-180-OPA-32). The meeting is electronic via Zoom, and residents can register or submit comments in advance. No decisions are being made at this meeting; it is for public input.

• Grey County Official Plan Amendment - Wilton Sanitation - 42-08-180-OPA-32
• Public meeting held electronically via Zoom on August 24, 2026, 5:00-6:00 PM
• Registration required to attend or speak: www.greyhighlands.ca/register
• Comments can be submitted by email in advance

Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee

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County Council

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Committee of the Whole

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Joint Municipal Services Committee

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Long-Term Care Committee of Management

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County Council

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Grey County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee

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County Council

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County Council

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Committee of the Whole

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• Closed session under Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act for confidential information from Canada, a province, or a Crown agency

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County Council

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Community Services Committee

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The Community Services Committee approved the creation of a full-time Systems, Planning & Compliance Analyst position funded by provincial funds, and endorsed the 2026-27 investment plans for the Canada-Ontario Community Housing Initiative and Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative. The committee also approved an unbudgeted $125,000 for emergency repairs at Garafraxa Non-Profit Homes in Durham, funded from reserves and COCHI. All three motions were carried.

• Approved creation of full-time Systems, Planning & Compliance Analyst position, funded from existing provincial funds (carried)
• Endorsed COCHI and OPHI Investment Plan 2026-27 for annual program delivery (carried)
• Approved $125,000 unbudgeted funding to Garafraxa Non-Profit Homes Inc. for emergency repairs, from Non-Profit General Reserve ($75,000) and COCHI ($50,000) (carried)

County Council

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Council approved several by-laws, including tax refunds for heritage properties and changes to the county road system. Two by-laws regarding the addition and removal of lands from the road system were passed following a recorded vote. Development charges by-laws were amended to remove expiry dates.

• Approved By-law 5290-26 for tax refunds for eligible heritage properties
• Approved By-law 5291-26 to add lands to the Grey County Road System (85-11)
• Approved By-law 5292-26 to remove lands from the Grey County Road System (85-11)
• Approved By-law 5293-26 to remove expiry date from Development Charges By-law No. 5127-22 (Roads and Related Charges)
• Approved By-law 5294-26 to remove expiry date from Development Charges By-law No. 5128-22 (General Services)
• Approved By-law 5295-26 to confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council
• Adopted minutes from July 9, 2026

Committee of the Whole

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Council approved borrowing up to $4.4 million over 15 years for paramedic base construction. They also awarded a special needs resourcing contract to Community Living Owen Sound and authorized the recruitment of an Environmental Sustainability Coordinator.

• Approved borrowing up to $4.4M over 15 years for paramedic bases in Durham and Feversham
• Awarded RFP-SS-02-26 for Special Needs Resourcing Services to Community Living Owen Sound (up to $1.4M annually)
• Directed staff to recruit a full-time permanent Environmental Sustainability Coordinator
• Directed staff to prepare a watermain easement agreement with the Township of Southgate for the CP Rail Trail in Dundalk
• Supported correspondence from the Town of Halton Hills regarding Modernizing Ontario's Invasive Plant Rules
• Received report PDR-CW-29-26 regarding Official Plan Amendment 32 for Wilton Sanitation for information

Long-Term Care Redevelopment Planning Task Force

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Long-Term Care Committee of Management

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The Committee approved funding for a fire panel replacement at Grey Gables and a building automation system at Lee Manor. It also authorized additional spending to investigate renovation options for Rockwood Terrace.

• Approved $30,000 from One-Time Reserve to investigate 'Scenario 5: Long Term Care Renovation' with Colliers
• Approved $122,173.24 (excluding HST) single source purchase from Troy Life & Fire Safety Ltd for Grey Gables fire panel and system replacement
• Awarded $245,337.71 (excluding HST) contract to Empire Controls for Lee Manor Building Automation System replacement
• Approved reallocation of $109,700 from Hot Water Recirculating system budget to fund Lee Manor automation system shortfall
• Received reports LTCR-CM-16-26, LTCR-CM-12-26, and LTCR-CM-13-26 for information

Long-Term Care Redevelopment Planning Task Force

The Long-Term Care Redevelopment Planning Task Force will receive a project update. The update regarding the Rockwood Terrace redevelopment is being provided by Colliers Project Leaders.

• Rockwood Terrace Redevelopment Update from Colliers Project Leaders

The Long-Term Care Redevelopment Planning Task Force received a project schedule and construction update from Colliers Project Leaders. The report indicated a forecasted $0 variance at completion based on the approved upset limit. The Task Force discussed building transitions, staffing recruitment, and parking requirements.

• Received Rockwood Terrace Redevelopment Update from Colliers Project Leaders for information (Carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review the 2025 audit findings and financial statements. Members will also consider approvals for a new official plan for West Grey and interim transit service extensions.

• Approval of the Municipality of West Grey's new official plan for Durham and Neustadt
• Proposed re-introduction of GTR Route 5 transit from Owen Sound to Wiarton
• Review of 2025 Financial Statements and Audit Findings
• Traffic calming measures request for Grey Road 13
• Capital Project Status Update as of April 30, 2026

The Committee approved the Municipality of West Grey’s new official plan for Durham and Neustadt. Council also endorsed a contract extension for regional transit routes and directed staff to investigate physical traffic calming measures.

• Received 2025 Financial Statements and authorized Treasurer signature (Carried)
• Endorsed GTR Route 2 and GOST contract extension and re-introduction of GTR Route 5 (Carried)
• Approved Municipality of West Grey’s new official plan for Durham and Neustadt (Carried)
• Directed staff to investigate physical traffic calming measures in hamlets and built up areas (Carried)
• Received Corporate Financial Update as of April 30, 2026 (Carried)
• Received Capital Project Status Update Report as of April 30, 2026 (Carried)

County Council

County Council will meet to adopt several by-laws, including a land-use amendment and a personnel appointment. The session will also include the adoption of previous meeting minutes and a closed session for confidential matters.

• Official Plan Amendment 30 regarding J and K Argo Services (Part Lot 13, Concession 14 West, Normanby, West Grey)
• Appointment of an Acting Treasurer (By-law 5287-26)

Council adopted the minutes from the June 25, 2026, meetings. Three by-laws were passed, including one to appoint an Acting Treasurer and one regarding an Official Plan amendment in West Grey.

• Adopted June 25, 2026, County Council and Committee of the Whole minutes (Carried)
• Adopted June 11 and June 25, 2026, closed session Committee of the Whole minutes (Carried)
• Passed By-law 5287-26 to appoint an Acting Treasurer (Carried)
• Passed By-law 5288-26 to adopt Amendment No. 30 to the Official Plan in West Grey (Carried)
• Passed By-law 5289-26 to confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council (Carried)

Committee of the Whole

This meeting addresses road transfers and funding, official plan amendments, collective bargaining, and other administrative matters. Notable items include a $33.6 million road transition funding model, ratification of a collective agreement with OPSEU Local 266 Social Services, and approval of official plan amendments for a farm severance and rezoning.

• Road transfer funding model of $33,671,286 plus $484,961 traffic signal funding and $5,514,527 development charges one-time payment
• Ratify collective bargaining agreement with OPSEU Local 266 Social Services
• Approve official plan amendment 30 for surplus farm dwelling severance on Part Lot 13, Concession 14 West in West Grey
• Receive information on official plan amendment 31 to redesignate lands at 772082 Highway 10 to Primary Settlement Area
• Include $2.8 million in 2028 budget for Regional Conservation Authority levies

Council approved a complex road transfer framework including over $33M in transition funding and a legal transfer date of June 1, 2027. The board also ratified a new collective agreement with OPSEU Local 266 Social Services and approved a site-specific official plan amendment for a farm dwelling severance.

• Approved road transfer funding model including $33.6M for lane replacement and $5.5M in development charges (Carried)
• Ratified and approved new collective agreements with OPSEU Local 266 Social Services (Carried)
• Approved Official Plan Amendment 30 for a surplus farm dwelling severance in West Grey (Carried)
• Authorized RFP for emergency management consulting services for 2026-2027 (Carried)
• Directed $2.8M be included in draft 2028 budget for Conservation Authority levies (Carried)
• Approved recruitment of a new Integrity Commissioner and appointment of Ontario Ombudsman as closed meeting investigator (Carried)
• Authorized lease renewal for ROMP Medical Student Residence in Owen Sound (Carried)
• Received information on Official Plan Amendment 31 regarding land redesignation in Southgate (Carried)

County Council

This is a routine procedural meeting of the Grey County Council. The agenda includes adopting minutes from the previous meeting and passing a by-law to confirm council proceedings. No substantive decisions or discussions are scheduled.

• Adoption of County Council and Committee of the Whole minutes from June 11, 2026
• Passage of By-law 5286-26 to confirm council proceedings

Council adopted the June 11, 2026 minutes with amendments directing staff to prepare updated Nuisance Beaver Compensation and Coyote/Wolf Predation by-laws that do not require a livestock kill and require residency in Grey County. A by-law confirming all proceedings was also passed.

• Adopted June 11 minutes with amendments to beaver/coyote by-laws (carried)
• Passed confirmation by-law 5286-26 (carried)

Agricultural Advisory Committee

The committee will receive updates on agricultural programs and planning amendments. Discussions will focus on wildlife management, land use plans, and upcoming community events.

• Experimental Acres Program 2026 project summaries
• Beaver and Coyote By-law update
• RALDS Niagara Escarpment Plan Amendment
• International Plowing Match planning
• Wild Weather and Climate Action exhibit at Grey Roots Museum

The Agricultural Advisory Committee heard updates on the Experimental Acres Program, Beaver and Coyote By-law changes, and the RALDS Niagara Escarpment Plan Amendment. No votes or substantive decisions were taken; the meeting was purely informational.

Grey County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee

The committee is reviewing accessibility plans for the 2026 municipal and school board elections from several municipalities. Members are also discussing upcoming public works including boardwalk rehabilitation, splash pad upgrades, and road reconstruction.

• 2026 Election Accessibility Plans: Hanover, Southgate, and Grey Highlands
• Markdale Connecting Link reconstruction report
• Weaver’s Creek Boardwalk Rehabilitation project
• Kelso Beach at Nawash Park splash pad and playground upgrades
• Site plan approvals for 2795 East Bayshore Road, 2753 15th Street East, and 1170 1st Avenue East

The Grey County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee met and received several reports and plans for information purposes only. No substantive decisions, approvals, or denials were made during the meeting. The committee received updates on election accessibility plans, an annual accessibility status report, and capital projects like the Markdale Connecting Link reconstruction and Weaver’s Creek Boardwalk rehabilitation.

• Received Town of Hanover's 2026 Election Accessibility Plan for information
• Received Township of Southgate's 2026 Election Accessibility Plan for information
• Received Municipality of Grey Highlands' 2026 Election Accessibility Plan for information
• Received City of Owen Sound Annual Accessibility Status Report (2025) for information
• Received report on Markdale Connecting Link reconstruction for information
• Received report on Weaver’s Creek Boardwalk rehabilitation for information
• Received report on Kelso Beach splash pad upgrade and playground replacement for information
• Received three site plan approvals from the City of Owen Sound for information

County Council

The Grey County Council meeting includes adoption of previous minutes and consideration of two by-laws. The main action is voting on By-law 5284-26 to adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 27 for lands in Normanby, West Grey, related to Teeswater Concrete. A confirmation by-law (5285-26) will also be passed.

• Adoption of Official Plan Amendment No. 27 (Teeswater Concrete) affecting Normanby, West Grey.
• By-law 5284-26 to adopt OPA 27 for Teeswater Concrete lands.
• By-law 5285-26 to confirm council proceedings.
• Adoption of County Council and Committee of the Whole minutes from May 28, 2026.
• Adoption of closed session minutes from May 28, 2026.

Council passed By-law 5284-26 adopting Amendment No. 27 to the County Official Plan for specific lands in West Grey. A confirmation by-law (5285-26) was also approved. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted Official Plan Amendment No. 27 (By-law 5284-26): Carried
• Passed confirmation by-law 5285-26: Carried

Committee of the Whole

The Committee will discuss and potentially decide to discontinue nuisance beaver and coyote/wolf compensation programs effective 2027. They will also award a tender for Grey Road 30 rehabilitation to Cox Construction for $1,198,882. Other items include a review of the Going Green in Grey initiative and updates on a hybrid planning services model. A notice of motion directs staff to analyze emergency services costs with local municipalities.

• Award tender for Grey Road 30 rehabilitation to Cox Construction, $1,198,882
• Discontinue nuisance beaver and coyote/wolf compensation programs (By-laws 3274-91, 3332-92) effective Jan 1, 2027
• Direct staff to engage Owen Sound, Georgian Bluffs, Meaford on emergency services cost analysis
• Seek commitments from seven municipalities for hybrid planning services model
• Receive annual report from Nuclear Innovation Institute

Council voted 50-35 to include funding for Net Zero by 2050 targets in the 2027 draft budget, advancing implementation of 21 community and 13 corporate actions. Staff were directed to apply for a 50% reduction in residential development charges through the Canada-Ontario program. Nuisance animal compensation by-laws will be updated with inflation-indexed rates, and municipalities were asked to confirm participation in a hybrid planning services model.

• Included Net Zero by 2050 funding in 2027 draft budget (50-35)
• Directed staff to apply for 50% residential development charge reduction
• Updated nuisance beaver and coyote/wolf compensation by-laws with inflation indexing
• Awarded Grey Road 30 rehabilitation tender to Cox Construction for $1,198,882.28
• Directed staff to engage municipalities on emergency services financial efficiency (CW86-26)
• Sent hybrid planning services model to municipalities for confirmation
• Approved consent agenda including 2025 investment report and lease financing report

County Council

Grey County Council will vote on By-law 5282-26 adopting Official Plan Amendment No. 29 for a property in West Grey. They will also adopt previous meeting minutes, a confirmation by-law, and receive a GIS program overview and Medical Director's Award.

• By-law 5282-26 to adopt OPA 29 affecting Plan 813, Block 68, Glenelg, West Grey
• By-law 5283-26 to confirm proceedings of Council
• Adoption of Long Term Care Committee minutes and endorsement of reports
• GIS Program Overview presentation
• Medical Director's Award recognition

Council adopted Amendment No. 29 to the County Official Plan affecting lands in West Grey, and passed a confirmation by-law. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted Official Plan Amendment No. 29 for Block 68, Glenelg (West Grey) (carried)
• Passed By-law 5283-26 to confirm proceedings (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee receives several reports and correspondence. Key decisions include approving Official Plan Amendment 27 to designate land in West Grey as an Aggregate Resource Area for Teeswater Concrete, endorsing the 10-Year Housing and Homelessness Plan, and extending regional transit routes. The committee also considers dissolving four advisory committees and hiring a custodian for Housing.

• Official Plan Amendment 27 to designate Teeswater Concrete lands as Aggregate Resource Area in West Grey
• Dissolution of Agricultural Advisory, Community Services, Long Term Care Redevelopment, and Planning & Economic Development committees
• Endorsement of 10-Year Housing and Homelessness Plan to be sent to Province
• Extension of GTR Route 2 and GOST transit; reintroduction of GTR Route 5 (Owen Sound to Wiarton, seasonal to Sauble Beach)
• Addition of one full-time Custodian position for Housing Department in 2026

The Committee of the Whole endorsed the 10 Year Housing and Homelessness Plan and sent it to the Province for review. They also approved Official Plan Amendment 27 to designate land as Aggregate Resource Area. A motion to dissolve four committees was defeated, but staff were directed to compile information on implementing honorarium payments for public members. Additionally, a full-time Custodian position for the housing department was approved.

• Endorsed 10 Year Housing and Homelessness Plan for Province review (carried)
• Approved Official Plan Amendment 27 designating Aggregate Resource Area (carried on consent)
• Motion to dissolve Agricultural Advisory, Community Services, Long Term Care Redevelopment, and Planning & Economic Development committees lost
• Directed staff to compile info on honorarium payments for public members (carried)
• Approved hiring full-time Custodian for housing department (carried)
• Directed continued negotiations for partial land acquisition for Grey Road 19 slope stabilization (carried)
• Received correspondence on speeding on Grey Road 13 for information (carried)

Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee

The committee will receive the Economic Development, Tourism and Culture Strategic Progress Update for May 2026 as information. Verbal updates on projects and legislation will also be presented. A roundtable discussion on sector trends and challenges is scheduled.

• Receive Economic Development, Tourism and Culture Strategic Progress Update – May 2026

The committee received a report on the Economic Development, Tourism and Culture Strategic Progress Update for information only. No substantive decisions were made; all items were for discussion or verbal updates.

• Received EDTC-PEDAC-08-26 Economic Development, Tourism and Culture Strategic Progress Update (carried)

Urban Road and Road Exchange Task Force

The Urban Road and Road Exchange Task Force will discuss and vote on a preferred option for road transfers, including a 10-year transition funding model of $33,671,286 for lane replacements, traffic signal operational funding of $484,961, and development charges of $5,514,527. The recommendation also calls for a by-law to assume and remove roads from the county system with a legal transfer date of June 1, 2027.

• Vote on preferred road transfer option (Version B)
• 10-year full lane replacement funding: $33,671,286
• Traffic signal operational funding over 5 years: $484,961
• Development charges one-time payment: $5,514,527
• Future project transfers/costs: $2,420,229

The Urban Road and Road Exchange Task Force voted to support Version B for road transfers, including a 10-year fixed transition funding model of $33,671,286, traffic signal operational funding over 5 years of $484,961, a one-time development charge payment of $5,514,527, and future project transfers of $2,420,229. The motion also directs that a by-law be brought forward for Council consideration with a legal transfer date of June 1, 2027, and authorizes the Warden and Clerk to execute agreements with member municipalities. Report TR-UR-23-26 was received.

• Received report TR-UR-23-26
• Approved updated full lane replacement fixed transition funding model for 10 years: $33,671,286
• Approved traffic signal operational funding transitional over years 1–5: $484,961
• Approved development charges one-time payment: $5,514,527
• Approved future project transfers/costs: $2,420,229
• Directed that a by-law to assume and remove roads from county system be brought forward with legal transfer date of June 1, 2027
• Authorized Warden and Clerk to execute road transfer agreements with member municipalities

Long-Term Care Committee of Management

The Long-Term Care Committee of Management will receive two information reports: a director's update covering March-April 2026 and an operational report for February-April 2026. The meeting also includes a closed session for personal matters about identifiable individuals.

• LTC Director's Update March 1 - April 30, 2026 (LTCR-CM-10-26) - received for information
• LTC Operational Report February 15 - April 14, 2026 (LTCR-CM-11-26) - received for information
• Closed session under Section 239(2) of Municipal Act for personal matters

The Long-Term Care Committee of Management received two reports for information: the Director's Update and the Operational Report. No substantive decisions were made; all actions were procedural only.

• Received Director's Update for information (carried)
• Received Operational Report for information (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee will decide on a County Official Plan Amendment to redesignate rural land in West Grey to allow additional lots. They will also receive reports on paramedic union arbitration results and emergency repairs to Grey Road 40, and go into closed session for labour negotiations.

• Official Plan Amendment 29 to permit lot creation on Plan 813, Block 68, Glenelg Township, West Grey
• Interest arbitration award for OPSEU Local 250 Paramedic Services received
• Emergency repair report for Grey Road 40 to follow
• Closed session for labour relations/employee negotiations (multiple unions)
• AMO conference delegation requests on healthcare, transit, housing, workforce, child care, long-term care

Council approved Official Plan Amendment 29 to redesignate rural lands in West Grey to allow additional lot creation. The committee also endorsed Councillor Dobreen's nomination for AMO Board Director and approved delegation requests for the 2026 AMO Conference. An emergency culvert replacement on Grey Road 40 was ratified, and closed session was held for labour negotiations.

• Approved Official Plan Amendment 29 (Pulford) to permit lot creation in West Grey (carried)
• Endorsed nomination of Councillor Dobreen for AMO Board Director (carried)
• Adopted Grey County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee minutes with six resolutions (carried)
• Received report on emergency procurement for Grey Road 40 culvert replacement (carried)
• Approved seven delegation requests for 2026 AMO Conference (carried)
• Proceeded into closed session for labour negotiations (carried)

County Council

This is a largely procedural meeting. Council will adopt minutes from the previous meeting and pass a by-law to confirm all actions and proceedings. No substantive decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Adoption of April 23, 2026 council and committee minutes
• Final passage of By-law 5281-26 confirming proceedings

Council adopted minutes from April 23, 2026, and passed a by-law to confirm all actions. No reports or other substantive decisions were made. The meeting included news and celebrations.

• Adopted minutes of April 23, 2026 (carried)
• Passed By-law 5281-26 to confirm actions (carried)

Community Services Committee

The Community Services Committee will hear a delegation from Safe 'N Sound on a neighborhood response pilot and new shelter. They will review the Homelessness Prevention Program year-end report and vote on endorsing the 2026-2027 investment plan. Also on the agenda: an update on Ontario Works, a plan to issue an RFP for special needs resourcing services, and a semi-annual report from the service system manager.

• Safe 'N Sound delegation on neighborhood response pilot and new shelter
• Endorsement of Homelessness Prevention Program 2026-2027 Investment Plan
• Direction to proceed with RFP for special needs resourcing services
• Ontario Works update (information only)
• Service System Manager semi-annual report received for information

The committee received the Homelessness Prevention Program 2025-2026 year-in-review report and endorsed the 2026-2027 investment plan for annual program delivery. It also directed staff to proceed with an RFP for Special Needs Resourcing services for early learning and child care. The Ontario Works update was received for information.

• Endorsed Homelessness Prevention Program investment plan 2026-2027 (carried)
• Directed staff to issue RFP for Special Needs Resourcing services (carried)
• Received Ontario Works update report (carried)
• Received Safe 'N Sound delegation on neighbourhood response and new shelter (information only)

Committee of the Whole

Grey County committee considers a consent agenda including a bridge reconstruction tender ($714K), motor grader purchase ($643K), and three ambulances ($743K). Main discussion items include year-end budget transfers of $4.1M from reserves, single-source purchase of IT infrastructure ($175K plus $6K), and adoption of a digital engagement platform. Delegations also cover provincial Bill 100 and Bill 98 responses.

• Award of $714,413 tender for replacement of Structure 900-363 on Euphrasia-St. Vincent Townline
• Purchase of motor grader from Toromont Cat for $643,700
• Purchase of three ambulances from TriStar for $743,148
• Unbudgeted transfer of $4,144,174 from One Time Funding Reserve for capital projects
• Single-source purchase of IT infrastructure from Stage 2 Data for $175,700 plus $6,000 implementation

Council approved 2025 year-end transfers, including $4.1M from the One Time Funding Reserve for capital projects like the administration building renovation. Contracts were awarded for bridge reconstruction, a motor grader, and three ambulances. Council also supported WOWC's letter on Bill 100 and submitted comments on Bill 98.

• Approved $4.1M year-end transfers from One Time Funding Reserve (carried)
• Awarded $714k bridge reconstruction contract to Lancoa Contracting Inc. (carried)
• Awarded $643k motor grader purchase from Toromont Cat (carried)
• Purchased three ambulances for $743k from TriStar Ambulances (carried)
• Approved purchase of Social Point digital engagement platform (carried)
• Approved single source purchase of IT infrastructure services for $175k (carried)
• Supported AORS request for provincial legislation amendments on unsafe working conditions (carried)
• Appointed four members to Board of Health (carried)

County Council

Council will adopt minutes from April 9, discuss closed matters, and pass by-laws including an amendment to transfer land for the new Markdale Hospital (Brightshores) and setting 2026 upper-tier tax policy. A confirmation by-law will also be passed.

• By-law to amend option to transfer land in Grey Highlands for new Markdale Hospital
• By-law to establish tax policy and levy upper-tier taxes for 2026
• Confirmation by-law for council proceedings
• Adoption of County Council and Committee of the Whole minutes from April 9, 2026
• Closed meeting matters

County Council adopted the minutes of April 9, 2026, and passed three by-laws, including By-law 5279-26 establishing the 2026 upper-tier tax policy and levy. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted April 9, 2026 council & committee minutes (carried)
• Passed By-law 5278-26: land transfer for Markdale Hospital (carried)
• Passed By-law 5279-26: 2026 tax policy and levy (carried)
• Passed By-law 5280-26: confirm all actions & proceedings (carried)

Grey County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Grey County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee will hear presentations on a regional transit study, election accessibility reports from West Grey and Owen Sound, sidewalk patio guidelines, a commemorative forest monument design, a school board site plan, and two road reconstruction projects. All items are for discussion and information, with no binding decisions expected.

• Regional Transit Study presentation by Grey County
• 2026 West Grey Election Accessibility Report
• City of Owen Sound 2026 Municipal Election Accessibility Plan
• Draft Sidewalk Patio Guidelines for Owen Sound
• 4th Avenue West reconstruction preliminary design (15th St to 20th St)

The Grey County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee met on April 17, 2026, and received several reports and presentations for information only, including the Regional Transit Study, 2026 West Grey Election Accessibility Plan, and various design and reconstruction projects. No motions for approval, denial, or tabling of policies or expenditures were passed.

• Received 2026 West Grey Election Accessibility Plan for review and comment (carried)
• Received City of Owen Sound 2026 Municipal Election Plan for information (carried)
• Received Commemorative Forest Monument proposed design report for information (carried)
• Received Bruce Grey Catholic District School Board site plan for information (carried)
• Received 4th Avenue West reconstruction preliminary design options for information (carried)
• Received 16th Street East pedestrian tunnel rehabilitation report for information (carried)

Joint Municipal Services Committee

The Joint Municipal Services Committee is deciding whether to approve a single-source purchase of the Social Point (Social Pinpoint) digital engagement platform. The purchase would be funded from the one-time general reserve, with annual renewal costs included in the 2027 communications operating budget.

• Single-source purchase of Social Point digital engagement platform
• Funded from one-time general funding reserve
• Annual renewal to be included in 2027 communications operating budget

The committee received report CAOR-JMS-10-26 and approved the single source purchase of the Social Point engagement platform for 2026, funded from the one-time general funding reserve. The annual renewal will be included in the 2027 communications operating budget. The platform aims to centralize community engagement across Grey County and its nine member municipalities.

• Approved single source purchase of Social Point digital engagement platform (carried)

Committee of the Whole

Grey County Committee of the Whole will discuss and decide on the 2026 property tax policy, including reducing the multi-residential tax ratio to 1.0. They will also consider an emergency mutual assistance agreement with Simcoe County, a minor exemption for forest management, and receive several reports and correspondence.

• Reduce multi-residential property tax ratio from 1.110300 to 1.000000
• Authorize emergency mutual assistance agreement with County of Simcoe
• Receive OPA 30 for J and K Agro Services Inc. in West Grey
• Approve minor exemption under Forest Management By-law for 773274 Highway 10, Grey Highlands
• Receive resolutions from Meaford and The Blue Mountains on proposed road transfers

County Council approved the 2026 tax policy, reducing the multi-residential property tax ratio from 1.110300 to 1.000000, completing the equalization of residential tax classes. They also endorsed an updated Election Protocol for County Council members and authorized entering an emergency mutual assistance agreement with Simcoe County. A minor exemption under the Forest Management By-law was approved, and councillor attendance at the FCM Conference in Edmonton was supported.

• Approved 2026 tax policy, reducing multi-residential ratio to 1.0
• Endorsed updated Election Protocol for Council members
• Authorized Emergency Mutual Assistance Agreement with Simcoe County
• Approved minor exemption under Forest Management By-law for Grey Highlands property
• Supported councillor attendance at 2026 FCM Conference
• Received Ontario Land Tribunal file list for information
• Received annual Strategic Plan status report
• Approved consent agenda items including OPA 30 overview and correspondence