Grey County public meetings in 2021

Long-Term Care Redevelopment Planning Task Force

This agenda for the Grey County Long-Term Care Redevelopment Planning Task Force contains only boilerplate interface text and no substantive agenda items. No decisions, discussions, or specific topics are listed for the meeting.

The task force received a presentation on the Grey Gables Feasibility Study, which proposes a $78 million campus of care with 128 long-term care beds, 33 independent/assisted living units, and various amenities. No formal decisions were made; staff will bring back a detailed financial report before further steps.

• Received Grey Gables Feasibility Study presentation (no vote)
• Staff to prepare detailed financial report for future task force meeting
• Rockwood Terrace development agreement expected to be submitted to province before year end

Climate Change Task Force

This agenda for the Grey County Climate Change Task Force meeting on December 14, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content for residents to review.

The Climate Change Task Force received the 'What We Heard' report on engagement findings for the draft Climate Change Action Plan and directed staff to incorporate the findings into a final draft for consideration by the Task Force and County Council. The report outlined key themes from public engagement, including setting more ambitious targets, prioritizing nature-based solutions, and treating the plan as a living document. Staff noted next steps include completing updated modelling and presenting the updated plan in the first quarter of 2022.

• Received Report PDR-CCTF-03-22 on engagement findings (carried)
• Directed staff to incorporate engagement findings into final draft of Climate Change Action Plan (carried)

County Council

This agenda for the Grey County Council meeting on December 9, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content for residents.

Grey County Council adopted minutes from previous meetings and passed three by-laws, including an agreement with the Owen Sound Police Services Board for operating the 911 emergency response network and two by-laws establishing development charges for county-wide roads and general services. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond these routine approvals.

• Adopted minutes of County Council and Committee of the Whole from November 25, 2021 (carried)
• Adopted Long-Term Care Committee minutes and endorsed resolutions, including forwarding 2022 LTC budget to corporate budget (carried)
• Adopted CAO Performance Evaluation Committee minutes from November 19, 2021 (carried)
• Adopted closed meeting minutes of CAO Performance Evaluation Committee (carried)
• Received Board of Health minutes from October 22, 2021 for information (carried)
• Passed By-Law 5126-22 authorizing Warden and Clerk to execute 911 agreement with Owen Sound Police Services Board (carried)
• Passed By-Law 5127-22 establishing development charges for county-wide roads (carried)
• Passed By-Law 5128-22 establishing development charges for county-wide general services (carried)

Committee of the Whole

This agenda for the Grey County Committee of the Whole meeting on December 9, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. There are no listed decisions, discussions, or reports for residents to review.

The Committee of the Whole approved the healthcare funding policy as amended, including prorated contributions, and increased the annual reserve contribution to 0.75% of the county levy. It also approved 2022 committee appointments, endorsed a Black History promotion plan with $10,000 in funding, and withdrew an appeal of a Hanover minor variance. The committee received the 2022 budget overview and referred Hanover employment lands correspondence for information only.

• Approved healthcare funding policy with prorated contributions (carried)
• Increased annual healthcare reserve contribution to 0.75% of county levy (carried)
• Approved 2022 committee appointments, including Warden Hicks to Georgian College advisory committee (carried)
• Endorsed Black History promotion plan, allocating $10,000 from Grey Roots funding (carried)
• Withdrew appeal of Hanover minor variance A3-21 (carried)
• Received Hanover employment lands correspondence for information, no further action (carried 56-31)
• Received broadband correspondence and directed follow-up to Ministry of Infrastructure (carried)
• Approved $28,265 housing write-off of uncollectible accounts (carried)

Grey County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Grey County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting on December 8, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document provides no substantive content for residents to review.

The Grey County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee met electronically on December 8, 2021. They supported the Municipality of Grey Highlands' 2021 Accessibility Compliance Report and 2021 Progress Report. They also discussed the Kolapore parking lot site plan and received a presentation on the Grey County website redesign, offering feedback on accessibility features. The election of Chair and Vice Chair was deferred to the new year.

• Supported Grey Highlands 2021 Accessibility Compliance Report (carried)
• Supported Grey Highlands 2021 Progress Report (carried)
• Deferred election of Chair and Vice Chair to new year
• Discussed Kolapore parking lot site plan (no formal decision)
• Received website redesign presentation (no formal decision)

County Council

This agenda for the Grey County Council meeting on December 7, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a placeholder with no substantive content for residents.

Grey County Council held its inaugural session and elected a Warden for 2022. After a tie in the anonymous online vote, the Clerk drew a name from the ballot box, and Selwyn Hicks was declared Warden. The Warden's Address was adopted and Council adjourned.

• Elected Selwyn Hicks as Warden for 2022 (tie broken by draw)
• Adopted Warden's Address (CC04-22)

County Council

This agenda for the Grey County Council meeting on November 25, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a placeholder with no substantive content for residents.

Council adopted the Development Charges Steering Committee minutes as amended, endorsing the growth-related capital program and recommending adoption of Development Charges By-laws 5127-22 and 5128-22. The amendments set a phased-in approach for non-residential development charges at 0% in 2022, rising to 100% in 2026, and removed the December 31, 2021 deadline for a consolidated Background Study. Council also directed staff to prepare a governance information report covering options like Warden term, election method, and public participation.

• Adopted the November 12, 2021 Council and Committee of the Whole minutes, excluding Resolution CW173-21, which was pulled and voted on separately.
• Carried a motion directing staff to report on governance options including Warden term, direct vs. indirect election, meeting structure, weighted voting, and public access (recorded vote 56-34).
• Adopted the Development Charges Steering Committee minutes as amended, endorsing the growth-related capital program and By-laws 5127-22 and 5128-22.
• Amended the development charges recommendation to phase in non-residential charges: 0% in 2022, 25% in 2023, 50% in 2024, 75% in 2025, 100% in 2026.
• Amended the development charges recommendation to remove the December 31, 2021 deadline for a consolidated Background Study.
• Adopted the closed meeting minutes of the Committee of the Whole dated November 12, 2021.
• Passed By-Laws 5123-21 (Kasian Architecture agreement), 5124-21 (land acquisition in Owen Sound for housing), and 5125-21 (confirmation of proceedings).
• Received correspondence from the Town of the Blue Mountains, Grey Highlands, and Stantec (on behalf of Parkbridge) regarding development charges for information.

Committee of the Whole

This Committee of the Whole agenda for Grey County, ON on 2021-11-25 contains only boilerplate and embedded content placeholders from the eSCRIBE software. No actual agenda items, decisions, or discussions are listed, so the meeting appears to be procedural only.

The Committee of the Whole received several staff reports and endorsed a contract renewal with Owen Sound Police Services for the Primary Public Safety Answering Point. All items were approved as part of the consent agenda or as individual motions. No items were removed from the consent agenda, and no other substantive decisions were made.

• Received consent agenda items including climate change correspondence and subdivision application overview (carried)
• Endorsed contract renewal with Owen Sound Police Services for Primary Public Safety Answering Point (carried)
• Received Sydenham Campus Update report (carried)
• Received Financial Update and Year-End Projection as of September 30, 2021 (carried)
• Adopted Warden's Closing Address (carried)

Long-Term Care Committee of Management

This agenda for the Grey County Long-Term Care Committee of Management meeting on 2021-11-23 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content for residents to review.

The Committee received the proposed 2022 long-term care budget (operating and capital expenses just under $38 million, net levy requirement of $8,166,100) and voted to forward it to County Council as part of the corporate budget package. Staff were authorized to include redevelopment costs funded from reserves and to reduce levy requirements if additional information becomes available. The Committee also received several information reports, including COVID-19 status, operational updates, and a financial projection showing a projected operating deficit of $845,300 for the three homes, offset by a capital surplus of $97,000, with the remainder funded by Safe Restart Funding and reserves.

• Approved forwarding the 2022 Long-Term Care budget to County Council (motion CM37-21, carried).
• Authorized staff to include redevelopment costs funded from reserve and reduce levy requirements if additional information becomes available (part of CM37-21).
• Received the Long-Term Care COVID-19 Status Update report (CM32-21, carried).
• Received the Long-Term Care Operational Report for August 15–October 14, 2021 (CM33-21, carried).
• Received the Grey Gables Behavioural Support Transition Unit Status Update (CM34-21, carried).
• Received the Long-Term Care Recruitment and Retention update (CM35-21, carried).
• Received the Long-Term Care Financial Update and Projection as of September 30, 2021 (CM36-21, carried).

Health Care Funding Task Force

This agenda for the Grey County Health Care Funding Task Force contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. No decisions, discussions, or specific topics are listed.

The Health Care Funding Roles and Responsibilities Task Force approved a new healthcare funding policy, increasing the annual county levy contribution to the healthcare reserve from 0.5% to 0.75% starting in 2022. The policy includes eligibility principles and an amendment requiring that funding requests to Grey County not be simultaneously brought to lower-tier municipalities. Staff recommendations for outstanding funding requests were also approved, and the task force will be dissolved once County Council endorses the changes.

• Approved the proposed Grey County healthcare funding policy as amended (HCF03-21).
• Increased the annual contribution to the healthcare reserve to three quarters of 1% of County levy, as resources allow.
• Approved staff recommendations for resolution of outstanding funding requests.
• Amended the policy to require that healthcare funding requests to Grey County not be brought to lower-tier municipalities (HCF02-21).
• Decided the task force will be dissolved upon final endorsement by County Council.
• Recommended that Saugeen Hospice return with further information after Ministry of Health approval.

CAO Performance Evaluation Committee

This agenda is for a Grey County CAO Performance Evaluation Committee meeting. The provided text contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics.

The CAO Performance Evaluation Committee met and discussed the 2021 CAO workplan, based on a confidential memo from Mrs. Wingrove. The committee moved into closed session to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual, as permitted by the Municipal Act. No substantive decisions were made in open session.

• Moved into closed session to discuss 2021 CAO workplan (carried)

Tourism Advisory Committee

This is the agenda for the Grey County Tourism Advisory Committee meeting on November 17, 2021. The agenda text is only procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE software interface, with no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions to be discussed.

The Tourism Advisory Committee received the Quarter 2 and Quarter 3 Tourism Workplan Priorities Update for information, with no formal decisions made. Staff presented updates on the Cycling and Trails Master Plan, business support during COVID, marketing campaigns, and the draft Climate Change Action Plan. The committee also heard a roundtable on sector trends and 2022 priorities, including workforce shortages and housing initiatives.

• Received Report EDTC-TAC-19-21 on Q2/Q3 workplan priorities (carried)

Development Charges Steering Committee

This is the agenda for the Grey County Development Charges Steering Committee meeting on November 15, 2021. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items are listed.

The Development Charges Steering Committee endorsed the growth-related capital program and recommended that Grey County Council adopt the new Development Charges By-laws 5127-22 and 5128-22, with full residential charges effective January 1, 2022, and phased-in non-residential charges. The committee also recommended continuing deferral and conditional exemptions for purpose-built rental housing, keeping semi-detached homes with single detached homes, and excluding Grey Gables from the study. The recommendation will go to Council on December 9, 2021.

• Endorsed growth-related capital program as amended (DCSC06-21, carried)
• Recommended adoption of Development Charges By-laws 5127-22 and 5128-22 (DCSC06-21, carried)
• Recommended full implementation of residential development charges effective January 1, 2022 (DCSC06-21)
• Recommended phasing in non-residential development charges effective January 1, 2022 (DCSC06-21)
• Recommended continuing deferral and conditional exemptions for purpose-built rental housing (DCSC06-21)
• Recommended allowing mixed-use deferrals for residential portion if purpose-built rental housing included (DCSC06-21)
• Recommended keeping semi-detached homes with single detached homes (DCSC06-21)
• Received correspondence from Blue Mountains, Grey Highlands, and Parkbridge for information (DCSC07-21, carried)

Committee of the Whole

This agenda for the Grey County Committee of the Whole meeting on November 12, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a placeholder with no substantive content for residents to review.

Grey County Committee of the Whole extended the lapsing date for draft plan of condominium 42-CDM-2006-11 (Phase 5, Cottages at Lora Bay) to December 12, 2022, with revised conditions, after hearing concerns from homeowners and support from the developer. Council also ratified a new collective agreement with CUPE Local 1530, approved the purchase of a building for transitional/supportive housing in Owen Sound for $1.2 million, and authorized pre-2022 budget tenders for road projects. The Golden Town mortgage payment was approved, but a proposed amendment to add funds to the Affordable Housing reserve was not seconded and did not proceed.

• Extended Cottages at Lora Bay draft plan approval to Dec 12, 2022 with revised conditions (carried)
• Ratified collective agreement with CUPE Local 1530 Transportation Services (carried)
• Approved purchase of 396 14th Street West, Owen Sound for $1,200,000 for transitional/supportive housing (carried)
• Authorized tenders for Grey Roads 15, 2, 8, 13, Structure 9-354, and Grey Road 31 prior to 2022 budget approval (carried)
• Approved payment of Golden Town Residential mortgage of $2,034,653.51 (carried)
• Directed staff to circulate Official Plan Amendment 11 and proceed to public meeting (carried)
• Provided Employee Assistance Program to 18 council members effective Dec 1, 2021 (carried)
• Approved two additional delegation requests for ROMA conference (carried)

County Council

This agenda for the Grey County Council meeting on November 12, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a placeholder with no substantive content for residents.

Grey County Council adopted the minutes from the October 28, 2021 meetings as presented, after rejecting two amendments. An amendment to change the inaugural meeting time to 4:00 PM was lost, and a motion to award the rail trail maintenance tender to Bluewater Landscaping and Construction for $457,700 was defeated in a recorded vote (33-38). Council also endorsed the award of a $2,504,530 contract to Kasian Architecture for the Rockwood Terrace Redevelopment.

• Adopted Oct. 28, 2021 council, Committee of the Whole, and Development Charges public meeting minutes (carried)
• Amendment to change inaugural meeting time to 4:00 PM (lost)
• Amendment to award rail trail maintenance to Bluewater Landscaping for $457,700 (lost, 33-38)
• Adopted closed meeting minutes from Oct. 28, 2021 (carried)
• Endorsed Long-Term Care Redevelopment Task Force minutes and awarded Kasian Architecture $2,504,530 contract for Rockwood Terrace (carried)
• Received Board of Health minutes from Sept. 24, 2021 for information (carried)

Long-Term Care Redevelopment Planning Task Force

This is the agenda for a meeting of the Grey County Long-Term Care Redevelopment Planning Task Force. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and provides no specific items for discussion or decision.

The Long-Term Care Redevelopment Planning Task Force awarded a $2,504,530 contract to Kasian Architecture Ontario Inc. for prime consultant services for the Rockwood Terrace redevelopment. The motion was carried unanimously. The project timeline includes a kick-off meeting on November 15, 2021, with construction expected to start in spring 2023 and first residents by July 2025.

• Awarded $2,504,530 contract to Kasian Architecture Ontario Inc. for prime consultant services (carried)

Grey County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee

This agenda contains only boilerplate and no substantive items. The meeting appears to be a routine gathering of the Grey County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee with no listed decisions, discussions, or public hearings.

The Grey County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee endorsed the 2021 Accessibility Compliance Report, which will be submitted to the Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility. The report notes non-compliance in the county website and conventional transit, with IT working on website redevelopment. The committee also supported parking lot line repainting in Georgian Bluffs and provided comments on several site plans, requesting further review as designs develop.

• Endorsed 2021 Accessibility Compliance Report for submission to Ministry (carried)
• Supported parking lot line repainting at Georgian Bluffs Municipal Office and Sarawak Family Park (carried)
• Received comments on Hanover apartment buildings at 434 18th Ave and 14th St/24th Ave; plans to return for further comment (carried)
• Received comments on West Grey police station site plan; plans to return for further comment (carried)
• Received trails upgrade report; staff to use committee input for decisions (carried)

Public Meeting

This agenda for the Grey County public meeting on 2021-10-28 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

Grey County Council held a statutory public meeting to receive input on proposed updates to the Development Charges By-laws, which expire January 1, 2022. No decisions were made; the meeting was for public comment and discussion. Comments received will be considered by the steering committee in November.

• Public meeting held for proposed Development Charges By-law updates (no vote)
• Adjourned public meeting at 4:35 PM (motion by Milne and Gamble)

County Council

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion. No specific actions, reports, or public hearings are listed.

Council adopted the minutes of the Long Term Care Redevelopment Planning Task Force, endorsing a resolution to authorize a $75,000 change order to the Collier's project management contract for a comprehensive feasibility study of the Rockwood Terrace Campus of Care redevelopment, funded from the Redevelopment Reserve. Council also passed three by-laws, including land disposition in Owen Sound, a consortium agreement, and an official plan amendment in Southgate. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

• Adopted minutes of October 14, 2021 Council and Committee of the Whole meetings (carried)
• Adopted closed meeting minutes of October 14, 2021 (carried)
• Endorsed $75,000 feasibility study for Rockwood Terrace redevelopment, funded from Redevelopment Reserve (carried)
• Passed By-Law 5120-21 authorizing disposition of lands in Owen Sound (Westmount) (carried)
• Passed By-Law 5121-21 authorizing Warden and Clerk to execute a Consortium Agreement (carried)
• Passed By-Law 5122-21 adopting Official Plan Amendment No. 6 in Township of Southgate (carried)

Committee of the Whole

This Committee of the Whole agenda for Grey County, ON on 2021-10-28 contains only embedded content placeholders and system text from eSCRIBE software. No actual agenda items, decisions, or discussions are listed. The document is purely procedural boilerplate with no substantive content to report.

Grey County Committee of the Whole awarded a tender to Bluewater Landscaping and Construction for rail trail grading, stone dusting, and compacting. An amendment increased the scope from 20 km to 35.5 km and the amount from $457,700 to $836,287.50, which was carried by a recorded vote of 46-30. The main motion as amended was then carried. Council also unanimously supported a letter to the province pausing the Advanced High Speed Internet Program procurement, and set the 2022 Warden election for December 7, 2021 with an online poll.

• Awarded $836,287.50 trail maintenance contract to Bluewater Landscaping and Construction (amended from $457,700 for 20 km to $836,287.50 for 35.5 km)
• Amendment to expand trail maintenance scope carried 46-30
• Set 2022 Warden election for Dec 7, 2021 at 11:00 AM, with online poll and waived procedural by-law sections
• Approved letter to province pausing AHSIP procurement (unanimous)
• Approved ROMA delegation requests on community safety, child care, and AHSIP
• Received consent agenda items including purchasing report, legal services update, and correspondence

Affordable Housing Task Force

This agenda for the Grey County Affordable Housing Task Force meeting on October 26, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content for residents to review.

The Affordable Housing Task Force approved moving forward with the first phase of predevelopment for a new affordable housing build at 130 Rowe's Lane in Dundalk, including releasing an RFP for architect services at an estimated cost of $250,000 funded from the Affordable Housing reserve. They also directed staff to apply for CMHC SEED funding to support $150,000 of those costs and to bring back a more detailed design and cost estimate to a future meeting. A report on converting two long-term care homes into affordable housing was received for information only, with no action taken. The meeting also included a closed session regarding potential land acquisition for supportive/transitional housing.

• Approved $250,000 for predevelopment activities including RFP for architect services for Dundalk build (carried)
• Directed staff to apply for CMHC SEED funding for $150,000 of predevelopment costs (carried)
• Directed staff to bring back a report with more substantial design and cost estimate for the build (carried)
• Received report on long-term care home conversion assessment for information only (carried)
• Moved into closed session to discuss proposed or pending land acquisition for affordable housing conversion and potential land purchase for supportive/transitional housing (carried)

Agricultural Advisory Committee

This agenda contains only boilerplate and no substantive items. The meeting appears to be procedural, with no decisions or discussions listed.

The Agricultural Advisory Committee passed a motion to support the Emily Project and develop a communication strategy with the Grey County Federation of Agriculture. The committee also discussed the Living Snow Fence Initiative, climate change action plan, barn preservation policies, and other updates, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Supported Emily Project and directed development of communication strategy (motion AG04-21, carried)

Health Care Funding Task Force

This agenda for the Grey County Health Care Funding Task Force meeting on 2021-10-19 contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. No decisions, discussions, or specific agenda items are listed.

The Health Care Funding Roles and Responsibilities Task Force heard presentations from three stakeholders: the Town of The Blue Mountains Joint Municipal Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee, which requested $250,000 in financial support; the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, which outlined its funding and capital needs; and the Grey Bruce Ontario Health Team, which described its structure and next steps. No formal decisions were made; the information will be included in a future staff report with recommendations on contribution levels.

• Heard request for $250,000 from physician recruitment committee; no decision made
• Received overview of South Bruce Grey Health Centre funding and capital projects
• Received update on Grey Bruce Ontario Health Team structure and next steps
• Adjourned meeting at 11:08 PM

Public Meeting

This agenda is only procedural boilerplate with no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The document contains no substantive content for residents to review or act on.

A joint public meeting was held to discuss a proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment for Chapman's Ice Cream expansion on 6.6 hectares in West Grey. No decisions were made; the meeting was for public input and discussion. Comments from agencies and the public were received, and next steps include further review and reports to councils.

• No decisions made; public meeting only

Committee of the Whole

This agenda contains only boilerplate and no substantive items. The meeting is a Committee of the Whole session, but no decisions, discussions, or specific agenda items are listed.

Grey County Committee of the Whole directed staff to bring back a report on costs of including council members in the County's Employee Assistance Plan (EAP). The committee also approved a $1,000,000 contribution to Georgian College for a nursing program, endorsed a Natural Snow Fence Policy, supported a County Official Plan Amendment for Southgate Meadows, and authorized entering a consortium agreement for employment services. All items were carried as moved.

• Directed staff to report on costs of including Council in EAP (Carried)
• Approved $1,000,000 contribution to Georgian College B.ScN program from Healthcare Initiatives Reserve (Carried)
• Endorsed Natural Snow Fence Policy 12-6 and directed staff to develop template agreements (Carried)
• Supported County Official Plan Amendment No. 6 for Southgate Meadows Phase 2 (Carried)
• Authorized entering consortium agreement for Employment Services Ontario Transformation with Bruce County as lead (Carried)
• Approved Minor Exemption for Lot 22, Plan 550; 138 Wilson Drive, Georgian Bluffs (Consent Agenda)
• Appointed Brooke Sillaby to Grey County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee (Consent Agenda)
• Approved disposal of artefacts per Grey Roots' Acquisition and Deaccessioning Policy (Consent Agenda)

Long-Term Care Redevelopment Planning Task Force

This is the agenda for the Grey County Long-Term Care Redevelopment Planning Task Force meeting on October 12, 2021. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.

The Long-Term Care Redevelopment Planning Task Force approved a change order to the Colliers project management contract for $75,000 plus HST to conduct a comprehensive feasibility study for the Rockwood Terrace Campus of Care, funded from the Redevelopment Reserve. The study will evaluate options such as phased versus single construction, private sector involvement, and net-zero feasibility. The task force also received updates on the RFP for a Prime Consultant and the Grey Gables feasibility study, but no other decisions were made.

• Approved $75,000 change order to Colliers contract for feasibility study (carried)
• Funded feasibility study from Redevelopment Reserve (carried)

County Council

This agenda for the Grey County Council meeting of September 23, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content for residents.

Grey County Council met electronically on September 23, 2021, and adopted minutes from previous meetings. They approved a motion to have Hemson Consulting prepare draft Development Charges By-laws based on updated growth-related capital programs, with a public meeting scheduled for October 28, 2021. Council also approved extending short shifts to full shifts at Grey Gables long-term care home from October 1 to December 31, 2021, funded by provincial COVID containment funding. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

• Adopted minutes of September 9, 2021 County Council and Committee of the Whole meetings (carried)
• Adopted Development Charges Steering Committee minutes and directed staff to prepare draft Development Charges By-laws (carried)
• Scheduled public meeting on October 28, 2021 for Development Charges Background Study and draft by-law (carried)
• Adopted Long-Term Care Committee minutes and received COVID-19 and operational reports (carried)
• Approved extending short shifts to full shifts at Grey Gables from Oct 1 to Dec 31, 2021, funded by $41,438.25 from provincial COVID funding (carried)
• Adopted closed meeting minutes of Long-Term Care Committee (carried)

Committee of the Whole

This agenda for the Grey County Committee of the Whole meeting on September 23, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion. No specific topics, reports, or actions are listed.

The Committee of the Whole approved an adjustment to maximum rents for rent-geared-to-income tenants in County-owned housing, phasing in the new maximum by 2026 and tying future increases to CMHC Average Market Rent from 2027. Council also approved the Hanover Official Plan Amendment #3, endorsed the COVID-19 immunization policy, and voted to proceed with a public meeting for the Chapman Official Plan Amendment #10. A motion to defer the Chapman amendment was withdrawn.

• Approved RGI maximum rent increase, phased by 2026, with annual AMR-based increases from 2027 (carried)
• Approved Hanover Official Plan Amendment #3 with modifications (carried)
• Endorsed Corporate COVID-19 Immunization Policy, implemented ahead of Council approval (carried)
• Approved proceeding to public meeting for Chapman Official Plan Amendment #10 (carried)
• Approved write-off of ~$10,000 in tourism signage fees, offset by COVID-19 recovery funding (carried)
• Received Holland Sydenham Bridges report, directed staff to bring back a report (carried unanimously 77-0)
• Supported in principle Georgian College's $1M request for BScN program (carried)

Health Care Funding Task Force

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders; no substantive items, decisions, or discussions are listed.

The Health Care Funding Roles and Responsibilities Task Force voted to support, in principle, Georgian College's request for $1 million from Grey County to help implement a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) program at the Owen Sound campus, and directed staff to bring further information on next steps and funding opportunities to the Committee of the Whole. The motion was moved by Councillor Milne, seconded by Councillor Hutchinson, and carried. The decision was made after a presentation from Georgian College officials, who noted the program is slated to launch in September 2022 and will produce 105 graduates annually by 2026.

• Supported in principle Georgian College's $1M request for BScN program implementation (carried)
• Directed staff to report to Committee of the Whole on next steps and funding opportunities

Long-Term Care Committee of Management

This agenda for the Grey County Long-Term Care Committee of Management meeting on September 14, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. There are no listed decisions, discussions, or attachments.

The Committee received COVID-19 and operational updates for information. It approved extending short shifts (less than 7.5 hours) at Grey Gables to full 7.5-hour shifts from October 1 to December 31, 2021, funded by $41,438.25 from Ministry of Long-Term Care COVID Containment and Prevention funding. The committee also moved into closed session to discuss personal matters and labour relations.

• Received LTCR-CM-19-21 COVID-19 Status Update for information (carried)
• Received LTCR-CM-20-21 Operational Report June 15-August 14, 2021 for information (carried)
• Approved extending short shifts to 7.5 hours at Grey Gables Oct 1-Dec 31, 2021 (carried)
• Approved $41,438.25 funding from MLTC COVID Containment and Prevention for PSW schedule optimization (carried)
• Moved into closed session for personal matters and labour relations (carried)

Development Charges Steering Committee

This is the agenda for the Grey County Development Charges Steering Committee meeting on September 13, 2021. The agenda contains only boilerplate interface text and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The meeting appears to be procedural in nature with no substantive business detailed.

The Development Charges Steering Committee received a presentation from Hemson Consulting on the 2021 Development Charges Background Study and directed staff to prepare draft by-laws based on updated growth-related capital programs. A public meeting is scheduled for October 28, 2021, to receive comments. The committee did not make final decisions on rates or exemptions, which are expected to be considered by Council in December 2021.

• Received Hemson Consulting presentation on Development Charges Background Study and By-Law Update 2021 (carried)
• Directed staff to instruct Hemson Consulting to prepare draft Development Charges By-laws based on updated growth-related capital programs (carried)
• Scheduled a public meeting for October 28, 2021, to receive comments on the Background Study and draft by-law (carried)

County Council

This agenda for the Grey County Council meeting on September 9, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.

Council adopted the August 26, 2021 Special Committee of the Whole minutes as presented, after rejecting an amendment to note a $400,000 per bed cost estimate and a motion to defer until a feasibility study is presented. The amendment was lost 35 to 55, and the deferral was lost 40 to 50. Council also adopted minutes from August 12 meetings and the Long-Term Care Redevelopment Planning Task Force, and received Board of Health minutes.

• Adopted minutes of County Council and Committee of the Whole meetings dated August 12, 2021 (CC63-21).
• Adopted closed meeting minutes of Committee of the Whole dated August 12, 2021 (CC64-21).
• Adopted Long-Term Care Redevelopment Planning Task Force minutes dated August 5, 2021, including receiving Report CAOR-RP-09-21 (CC65-21).
• Rejected amendment to August 26 minutes to note $400,000 per bed cost estimate (CC66-21), lost 35 to 55.
• Rejected motion to defer August 26 minutes until SHS Salter-Pilon feasibility study is presented (CC67-21), lost 40 to 50.
• Adopted Special Committee of the Whole minutes dated August 26, 2021 as presented (CC68-21).
• Received Board of Health minutes dated July 23, 2021 and Board of Health Executive minutes dated August 23, 2021 (CC69-21).

Committee of the Whole

This agenda for the Grey County Committee of the Whole meeting on September 9, 2021, contains only boilerplate text and no substantive items. There are no listed decisions, discussions, or reports for residents to review.

Council directed staff to analyze paramedic coverage opportunities across Grey County (amended from Feversham) and report back, with the item included in 2022 budget discussions. Council also approved funding for the Grey Roots General Store construction shortfall, renewed the Mitel VOIP support agreement, supported a motion recognizing September 30 as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, and amended the COVID-19 immunization policy to include Council and address public guidelines.

• Approved motion to analyze paramedic coverage opportunities in Grey County and report back, included in 2022 budget (carried)
• Approved $144,000 funding for Grey Roots General Store shortfall from Donation Reserve and operating surplus (carried)
• Approved renewal of Mitel VOIP support agreement at estimated $24,320 (carried)
• Supported AMO motion to recognize September 30 as National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, including flag protocols (carried)
• Amended COVID-19 immunization policy to include Council and directed staff to report on public guidelines (carried)
• Received report on Clarksburg Sand Dome condition for information (carried)
• Declared Westmount property surplus and directed sale process (carried)

Committee of the Whole

This agenda contains only boilerplate and embedded content placeholders from the eSCRIBE system. No actual agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed.

Grey County Council voted 50-40 to proceed with the redevelopment of Rockwood Terrace to meet the 2025 deadline and to place the redevelopment of Grey Gables on hold until Council decides otherwise. A motion to defer the decision until written provincial confirmation on the Grey Gables extension was defeated 40-50. A challenge to the Warden's ruling that the main motion was properly before Council was also defeated 50-40.

• Approved motion CW141-21: proceed with Rockwood Terrace redevelopment to meet 2025 timeline; hold Grey Gables redevelopment until Council decides otherwise (carried 50-40).
• Defeated motion CW140-21 to defer the main motion until written provincial confirmation on the Grey Gables extension (lost 40-50).
• Supported Warden's ruling that the notice motion was properly before Council, defeating a challenge (carried 50-40).

County Council

The agenda for the Grey County Council meeting on August 12, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be an empty or placeholder agenda with no substantive content for residents to review.

• No agenda items listed
• No decisions or discussions scheduled
• No attachments or reports provided

Grey County Council met electronically on August 12, 2021, and adopted the minutes from the July 22, 2021 County Council and Committee of the Whole meetings, as well as the Long-Term Care Committee of Management minutes. Council passed three by-laws: authorizing a municipal access agreement with Xplornet Communications Inc., entering into a land donation agreement with the Township of Southgate for a parking facility, and amending traffic and parking schedules. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included community announcements.

• Adopted minutes of July 22, 2021 County Council and Committee of the Whole meetings (CC59-21)
• Adopted Long-Term Care Committee of Management minutes and received financial update report (CC60-21)
• Adopted Long-Term Care Committee of Management closed meeting minutes (CC61-21)
• Passed By-law 5117-21 authorizing municipal access agreement with Xplornet Communications Inc.
• Passed By-law 5118-21 for land donation agreement with Township of Southgate for parking facility
• Passed By-law 5119-21 amending traffic and parking schedules N, O, P, U of By-law 4788-13

Committee of the Whole

This agenda contains no substantive items—only boilerplate interface text from the eSCRIBE software. No decisions, discussions, or proposals are listed for the 2021-08-12 Committee of the Whole meeting.

Grey County Committee of the Whole received the 2022 Long Term Capital Overview and directed staff to have Colliers provide proforma costs for long-term care facilities and a valuation for the existing 66-bed unit at Grey Gables. The 2022 budget assumptions and timetable were approved, and $223,000 was earmarked for Grey Transit Route enhancement in the 2022 budget. Two subdivision plans were approved, and the Feversham Dome co-ownership agreement termination was directed.

• Approved 2022 budget assumptions and timetable (CW128-21)
• Directed staff to obtain Colliers proforma costs and valuation for Grey Gables (CW126-21, carried 68-22)
• Approved $223,000 for Grey Transit Route enhancement in 2022 budget (CW130-21)
• Directed termination of Feversham Dome co-ownership agreement and negotiation of sale (CW132-21)
• Approved Boynton Court subdivision (18 units) in Thornbury (CW133-21)
• Approved Broos subdivision (118 lots, 87 townhouse units) in West Grey (CW134-21)
• Authorized sponsorship agreement naming Moreston Heritage Village General Store as Arnott General Store (CW135-21)
• Appointed Randy Scherzer as Deputy CAO and Anne Marie Shaw as Director of Community Services (CW139-21)

Grey County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Grey County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting on 2021-08-10 contains only boilerplate interface text and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The meeting appears to be procedural with no substantive business specified.

The Grey County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee supported the installation of communication boards at Georgian Bluffs parks and approved information signage for township parks. The committee also discussed accessibility improvements at the Dundalk Community Health Centre and parking project, and heard updates on the Age-Friendly Community Strategy and Grey Highlands service counter upgrades. No other formal decisions were made.

• Supported installation of communication boards at Georgian Bluffs parks (JAAC06-21, carried)
• Supported information signage for Georgian Bluffs township parks (JAAC07-21, carried)

Long-Term Care Redevelopment Planning Task Force

This is the agenda for the Grey County Long-Term Care Redevelopment Planning Task Force meeting on August 5, 2021. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed.

The Long-Term Care Redevelopment Planning Task Force received an update on the two redevelopment projects (Grey Gables and Rockwood Terrace). The report was received for information, with no formal decisions made. The update included cost estimates, funding details, and a motion to support staff in contacting the province about the Grey Gables project.

• Received Report CAOR-RD-09-21 Redevelopment Project Update for information (carried)
• Committee supported staff reaching out to the province regarding Grey Gables project options

Long-Term Care Committee of Management

This agenda for the Grey County Long-Term Care Committee of Management meeting on July 27, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion. The provided text includes placeholders for video, details, and history but no actual agenda items.

The Committee received a financial report projecting a year-end deficit of $630,600 across three long-term care homes, attributed to reduced Case Mix Index funding, loss of five temporary bed licenses, and higher staffing costs. The report was received for information only, with no decisions made on the deficit. The Committee then moved into closed session for labour relations and employee negotiations, which was approved by a two-thirds vote.

• Received financial update and projection to June 30, 2021 (carried)
• Moved into closed session for labour relations and employee negotiations (two-thirds vote carried)

County Council

Grey County Council met electronically on July 22, 2021, with all members present except Councillors Boddy and Soever. The council adopted the minutes from the July 8 County Council and Committee of the Whole meetings, and received the Board of Health and Board of Health Executive Committee minutes for information. The meeting also included a COVID-19 update from Dr. Arra, who noted that 99% of current cases are the delta variant and that case numbers in Grey and Bruce are decreasing.

• Adopted minutes of County Council and Committee of the Whole meetings dated July 8, 2021 (carried)
• Received Board of Health minutes dated May 28, 2021 and Board of Health Executive Committee minutes dated June 9, 2021 for information (carried)

Committee of the Whole

This agenda contains no substantive items—only embedded video and software interface text. The meeting is scheduled for July 22, 2021, but no decisions, discussions, or proposals are listed.

The Committee of the Whole approved amendments to the traffic and parking by-law, setting new speed limits on Grey Road 13 in Kimberly (40 km/hr) and on Grey Road 17B and Grey Road 17 (50-60 km/hr). Council also directed staff to bring back a report on substance use disorder supports, authorized tenders for two tandem trucks, ratified collective agreements, and received the 2021 Growth Management Strategy.

• Approved speed limit amendments for Grey Road 13 (40 km/hr in Kimberly) and Grey Road 17B/17 (50-60 km/hr) (carried)
• Directed staff to report on county and community involvement in substance use disorder supports (CW117-21, carried)
• Authorized tender for two tandem trucks prior to 2022 budget approval (Consent Agenda, carried)
• Ratified OPSEU collective agreements for Lee Manor and Grey Gables (Consent Agenda, carried)
• Directed staff to enter into funding agreement for solid waste feasibility study, contingent on extension (CW122-21, carried)
• Received 2021 Growth Management Strategy and directed staff to prepare Official Plan Amendment (CW124-21, carried 55-13)

Affordable Housing Task Force

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE meeting portal; no substantive items, decisions, or discussions are listed.

The Affordable Housing Task Force supported a $3,000,000 investment from the Affordable Housing Fund for a 32-unit affordable and attainable senior housing build through Lutheran Social Services Owen Sound, and directed that a by-law be brought to Council to authorize signing agreements for County and Provincial funds as a 20-year forgivable loan. The committee also received several reports for information, including updates on the rent supplement program, transitional units, and the Odawa Heights build. Additionally, it recommended transferring $370,100 in tax payment from the 4th Canadian Division Training Centre to an affordable housing reserve for projects in Meaford. Staff were directed to continue consulting on rental housing and to incorporate follow-up items into the Housing Action Plan.

• Supported $3,000,000 for a 32-unit senior housing build by Lutheran Social Services Owen Sound, with a by-law to be brought to Council for agreement signing.
• Received report on additional funds for the rent supplement program for information.
• Received update on transitional units and the Homelessness Response Table for information.
• Received update on the Odawa Heights build for information.
• Directed staff to continue consulting on rental housing and incorporate follow-up items into the Housing Action Plan.
• Recommended transferring $370,100 to an affordable housing reserve for Meaford projects.

Development Charges Steering Committee

This is the agenda for the Grey County Development Charges Steering Committee meeting on July 19, 2021. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed.

The Development Charges Steering Committee received a presentation from Hemson Consulting on the 2021 Development Charges Background Study. The committee directed staff to prepare a draft Development Charges Background Study and draft By-law based on the growth forecasts and capital programs presented. A public meeting will be held to receive comments on the draft documents.

• Received the Hemson Consulting presentation on the Development Charges Background Study 2021.
• Directed staff to prepare a draft Development Charges Background Study and draft By-law based on the growth forecasts and growth-related capital programs.
• Directed staff to hold a public meeting to receive comments on the draft study and by-law.

Committee of the Whole

This agenda for the Grey County Committee of the Whole meeting on July 8, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. No decisions, discussions, or specific agenda topics are listed.

The Committee of the Whole approved the Wilder Lake plan of subdivision in Southgate, creating 29 single-detached residential lots, one golf course lot, stormwater blocks, a dock block, and a future road, subject to conditions. They also directed staff to report on housing opportunities at the Mapleview Long-Term Care Home and to follow the Collaborative Decision-Making Framework for a potential investment in the Wiarton Keppel International Airport. The 2022-2031 Ten-Year Capital Forecast was received for budget planning, and $205,000 was approved for sand dome maintenance. A property purchase for Patrol D was halted, and staff will resume the search for a suitable location.

• Approved the Wilder Lake subdivision (42T-2019-04) creating 29 residential lots, one golf course lot, stormwater blocks, a dock block, and a future road, subject to conditions.
• Directed staff to report to the Affordable Housing Task Force on housing opportunities related to the Mapleview Long-Term Care Home.
• Directed staff to follow the Collaborative Decision-Making Framework for considering an investment in the Wiarton Keppel International Airport.
• Received the 2022-2031 Ten-Year Capital Forecast and authorized using its first year for 2022 budget planning, with procurement up to 50% of gross expenditures.
• Approved $205,000 for sand dome maintenance and repairs, funded from year-end surplus or the Transportation Services Facilities Reserve.
• Directed staff to take no further action on the Patrol D property purchase and to resume the search for a suitable depot location.
• Forwarded the Meaford letter regarding the 4th Canadian Division Training Centre tax settlement to the Affordable Housing Task Force for consideration.

County Council

This agenda for the Grey County Council meeting of July 8, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

Grey County Council adopted By-law 5116-21, which approves Amendment No. 7 to the County Official Plan for lands at 200 and 212 Connell Lake Road in Chatsworth. The council also adopted minutes from previous meetings, including a decision to install a sprinkler system at Rockwood Terrace and to write a letter to the Minister of Long-Term Care about funding cuts. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included only routine adoptions and community announcements.

• Adopted By-law 5116-21, approving Official Plan Amendment No. 7 for 200 and 212 Connell Lake Road, Chatsworth
• Adopted minutes of June 24, 2021 County Council and Committee of the Whole meetings
• Adopted closed meeting minutes of June 24, 2021
• Adopted Long-Term Care Committee minutes, including receiving operational and COVID-19 reports
• Approved installation of a sprinkler system on the first floor of Rockwood Terrace, funded by Minor Capital Funding
• Approved sending a letter to the Minister of Long-Term Care about Case Mix Index funding cuts to Grey Gables, Lee Manor, and Rockwood Terrace

Development Charges Appeal Hearing

This is a development charges appeal hearing for Grey County, Ontario. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items, decisions, or discussion points are listed.

The hearing committee dismissed Matthias Moser's complaint about development charges on Lot 42, White Cloud Island, finding no error in the application of the County's DC By-laws. The committee agreed it lacked authority to waive charges, as its jurisdiction under the Development Charges Act is limited to rectifying errors. The complaint was dismissed, and no charges were waived.

• Dismissed complaint by Matthias Moser regarding development charges on Lot 42, White Cloud Island (unanimous)
• Confirmed development charges apply to the proposed single detached dwelling under County DC By-laws
• Determined no error was made in the application of the County DC By-laws
• Declined to waive development charges, citing lack of jurisdiction under section 20(6) of the Act

Climate Change Task Force

This is the agenda for the Grey County Climate Change Task Force meeting on July 5, 2021. The agenda contains only boilerplate interface text and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. It appears to be a procedural placeholder with no substantive business.

The Climate Change Task Force received the draft Climate Change Action Plan (PDR-CCTF-18-21) and directed staff to solicit feedback from the public, stakeholders, and municipalities. After a robust consultation, staff will incorporate feedback into a final draft for consideration by the Task Force and County Council. The plan includes 26 community and 14 corporate strategies, with targets for 2030 and 2050.

• Received Report PDR-CCTF-18-21 (Draft Climate Change Action Plan)
• Directed staff to solicit feedback from the public, stakeholders, and municipalities on the draft plan
• Directed staff to incorporate feedback into a final draft after consultation, for consideration by the Task Force and County Council

Long-Term Care Committee of Management

This agenda for the Grey County Long-Term Care Committee of Management meeting on 2021-06-29 contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No decisions, discussions, or specific agenda items are listed in the provided text.

The Committee received the Long-Term Care Operational Report and COVID-19 update, and approved the 2022-2031 ten-year capital forecast for inclusion in the corporate forecast. It also approved installing a sprinkler system on the first floor of Rockwood Terrace as soon as possible, funded by Minor Capital Funding. A letter will be sent to the Minister of Long-Term Care opposing Case Mix Index funding cuts that would reduce staffing and care hours at all three homes.

• Received LTCR-CM-13-21 Long-Term Care Operational Report (carried)
• Received LTCR-CM-14-21 COVID-19 Update (carried)
• Received 2022-2031 Ten-Year Capital Forecast and forwarded for inclusion in corporate forecast (carried)
• Approved sprinkler installation on first floor of Rockwood Terrace, funded by Minor Capital Funding (carried)
• Approved letter to Minister of Long-Term Care opposing Case Mix Index funding cuts (carried)

Committee of the Whole

This agenda for the Grey County Committee of the Whole meeting on June 24, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.

The Committee of the Whole received the Regional Airport Study and directed staff to work with the Township of Georgian Bluffs, South Bruce Peninsula, and County of Bruce to issue an Expression of Interest for a public-private partnership to develop and operate the Wiarton Keppel International Airport. A motion to defer the report to a future meeting was carried, so no final decision on the airport's future was made. The committee also directed staff to work with the Kimberley Safety Group on community safety, forwarded comments on provincial land use guidelines, and supported a County Official Plan amendment in Chatsworth.

• Deferred Regional Airport Study recommendations to a future meeting (CW105-21)
• Directed staff to collaborate with Georgian Bluffs, South Bruce Peninsula, and Bruce County on an airport public-private partnership Expression of Interest (CW104-21, as amended)
• Directed staff to work with Kimberley Safety Group and Grey Highlands on community safety in Kimberley (CW97-21)
• Forwarded comments to Province on Conservation Authority Act Regulatory Proposals (CW99-21)
• Forwarded comments to Province on Land Use Compatibility Guidelines, shared with Agricultural Advisory Committee (CW101-21)
• Supported County Official Plan Amendment to re-establish two parcels at 200 and 212 Connell Lake Road, Chatsworth (CW102-21)
• Received COVID-19 Relief Funding Update for information (CW106-21)
• Deferred Patrol D Property purchase update to next meeting, directed staff to waive first set of conditions by June 30, 2021 (CW107-21)

County Council

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion. The document is essentially empty of actionable content.

Grey County Council met electronically on June 24, 2021, with all members present except Councillor Mackey, who was replaced by Alternate Councillor Greig. The council adopted the minutes from the June 10 County Council and Committee of the Whole meetings, as well as the minutes from the June 3 Long-Term Care Redevelopment Planning Task Force meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included a land acknowledgement, no declarations of interest, and brief reports on community events and awards.

• Adopted minutes of County Council and Committee of the Whole meetings dated June 10, 2021 (CC51-21).
• Adopted minutes of Long-Term Care Redevelopment Planning Task Force meeting dated June 3, 2021 (CC52-21).

Hanover-Owen Sound Task Force

This agenda for the Hanover-Owen Sound Task Force meeting on June 18, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.

The Hanover-Owen Sound Task Force reviewed a summary of stakeholder engagement themes and identified housing, and mental health and addictions, as the two main priorities for its final report. Staff will draft the report in partnership with Hanover and Owen Sound, with a draft expected in Fall 2021. The Task Force also directed staff to reschedule a tour of Owen Sound that was cancelled due to pandemic restrictions.

• Identified housing, and mental health and addictions, as the two main priorities for the final report.
• Directed staff to work with Owen Sound to schedule a tour of the city.
• Adjourned the meeting at 3:30 pm on a motion by Councillors Milne and McQueen.

Agricultural Advisory Committee

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The Agricultural Advisory Committee endorsed the Ontario Barn Preservation mandate, which advocates for changes to surplus farm dwelling severance policies to avoid unnecessary demolition and encourages voluntary barn preservation. The committee also recommended that staff reports consider barn preservation and be shared with the committee for comment. Other updates were provided on the forest management by-law review, climate change action plan, age-friendly strategy, cycling and trails plan, and abattoir research, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Endorsed Ontario Barn Preservation mandate (motion AG03-21, carried)
• Recommended staff reports consider barn preservation when appropriate
• Recommended reports be provided to the committee for comment and engagement

CAO Performance Evaluation Committee

This is a meeting of the Grey County CAO Performance Evaluation Committee. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.

Committee of the Whole

This agenda contains no substantive items, only boilerplate interface text from the eSCRIBE software. No decisions, discussions, or proposals are listed for this meeting.

Grey County Committee of the Whole approved the draft plan of condominium for Hilton Head Heights, consisting of 33 single detached lots at 408 Ridge Road, Meaford, subject to conditions. The committee also referred a $150,000 funding request from the Centre Grey Hospital Foundation to the Health Care Funding Task Force for 2022 budget discussions, and established an ad hoc committee to hear a development charges appeal.

• Approved plan of condominium 42CDM-2020-07 (Hilton Head Heights) at 408 Ridge Road, Meaford (carried)
• Referred $150,000 request from Centre Grey Hospital Foundation to Health Care Funding Task Force for 2022 budget (carried)
• Established ad hoc hearing committee for development charges appeal, appointing Warden Hicks, Councillor Woodbury, and Councillor Desai (carried)
• Endorsed Community Safety and Well-Being Plan Municipal Agreement with Bruce County and 16 lower-tier municipalities (carried)
• Received 2020 audited financial statements and authorized Treasurer to sign (carried)
• Approved minor exemption under Forest Management By-law for Lot 10, Range 7 EGR, Sydenham (carried)

County Council

This agenda is only procedural boilerplate with no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document contains only interface text from the eSCRIBE system and no actual meeting content.

Grey County Council met electronically on June 10, 2021, and adopted the minutes from the May 27 County Council and Committee of the Whole meetings. The council also received for information the minutes from several Board of Health meetings held in April and May. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included land acknowledgement, declarations of interest (none), and good news announcements.

• Adopted the minutes of the County Council and Committee of the Whole meetings dated May 27, 2021 (CC49-21).
• Received for information the Board of Health minutes from April 23, April 28, May 7, May 10, and May 12, 2021 (CC50-21).

Long-Term Care Redevelopment Planning Task Force

The task force received presentations on feasibility studies for redeveloping Rockwood Terrace and Grey Gables into campus-of-care communities. No formal decisions were made; the studies were informational, and further discussion with County Council is planned by end of July.

• Received feasibility study presentation for Rockwood Terrace campus of care (128 LTC beds, 40 assisted living, 15 affordable rental, 45 market rental units)
• Received feasibility study presentation for Grey Gables campus of care redevelopment
• Noted estimated $32 million cost for assisted/independent living at Rockwood Terrace, with $144,000 annual net operating profit
• Noted estimated $42 million cost for Rockwood Terrace long-term care facility
• Discussed $1.9 million operating cost increase identified by County staff over consultant estimates
• Agreed to hold further discussions with County Council by end of July on next steps

Hanover-Owen Sound Task Force

This agenda for the Hanover-Owen Sound Task Force meeting on May 28, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.

County Council

Grey County Council adopted By-Law 5112-21, which provides for the cancellation of tax increases to relieve financial hardship, with a recorded vote of 77 to 13. The council also adopted previous minutes and endorsed several long-term care committee resolutions, including funding for capital projects except the Rockwood Terrace sprinkler system, which will be reported on later.

• Adopted By-Law 5112-21 to cancel tax increases for financial hardship (77-13)
• Adopted minutes of May 13, 2021 County Council and Committee of the Whole meetings
• Endorsed Long-Term Care Committee resolutions, including IPAC Minor Capital Funding projects, excluding Rockwood Terrace sprinkler system
• Directed staff to report on Rockwood Terrace sprinkler system requirements to June 29, 2021 LTC Committee meeting

Committee of the Whole

This agenda contains no substantive items—only boilerplate interface text from the eSCRIBE software. There are no decisions, discussions, or listed agenda items to report.

Grey County Council heard delegations on barn preservation and speeding on Grey Road 17B, directing staff to bring back recommendations on speed limits and traffic concerns. Council also received the Age Friendly Community Strategy report, endorsed the 988 crisis hotline, and authorized the divestment of surplus housing units with proceeds to the Affordable Housing Fund.

• Directed staff to report on Grey Road 17B speed concerns as part of July by-law review (CW87-21, carried)
• Endorsed the 988 national suicide and crisis hotline initiative and directed staff to send support letters (CW88-21, carried)
• Received the Age Friendly Community Strategy and Action Plan report for information (CW89-21, carried)
• Authorized staff to proceed with tendering real estate services and negotiating sale of surplus Westmount housing properties, with proceeds to Affordable Housing Fund (CW90-21, carried)

County Council

Grey County Council approved the award of a project management services contract for the Long-Term Care Redevelopment Project to Colliers Project Leaders Inc. for $899,000 plus HST, funded from the redevelopment reserve. Council also passed three by-laws related to tax policy and appointments, while deferring a by-law on tax cancellation for financial hardship to a later meeting. All other items were routine adoptions of minutes and reports.

• Awarded LTC redevelopment project management contract to Colliers Project Leaders Inc. for $899,000 plus HST (carried)
• Deferred By-law 5112-21 (cancellation of tax increases for financial hardship) to May 27, 2021 meeting (carried)
• Passed By-law 5113-21 to appoint a Treasurer for the County of Grey (carried)
• Passed By-law 5114-21 to adopt municipal options related to Part IX of the Municipal Act, 2001 (carried)
• Passed By-law 5115-21 to establish tax policy and levy taxes for upper tier purposes for 2021 (carried)
• Adopted minutes of April 22, 2021 County Council and Committee of the Whole meetings (carried)
• Adopted and endorsed Long-Term Care Redevelopment Task Force minutes and resolution (carried)
• Received Board of Health minutes for information (carried)

Committee of the Whole

Grey County Committee of the Whole met electronically on May 13, 2021. A motion to amend the Procedural Bylaw to require all meeting materials be posted 72 hours in advance was defeated by a recorded vote of 24-66. Council approved the consent agenda, including appointing Mary Lou Spicer to the Housing Corporation board, and received the Housing and Homelessness Plan update. Delegation topics for the AMO Conference were also approved.

• Defeated motion to require 72-hour advance posting of meeting materials (24-66)
• Approved consent agenda including appointment of Mary Lou Spicer to Housing Corporation board
• Received Housing and Homelessness Plan update (HDR-CW-08-21)
• Approved AMO delegation topics on paramedicine, LTC redevelopment, affordable housing, and virtual courts

Long-Term Care Committee of Management

This agenda is procedural boilerplate with no substantive items listed. The meeting appears to be a regular session of the Long-Term Care Committee of Management, but no decisions, discussions, or specific agenda items are provided.

The Committee received several informational reports on long-term care operations, COVID-19 updates, the Behavioural Support Transition Unit, and AMO recommendations. The only substantive decision was endorsing 2021 IPAC minor capital projects, with an amendment to exclude the Rockwood Terrace sprinkler installation and direct staff to report back on it at the June 29, 2021 meeting.

• Received LTCR-CM-08-21 Long-Term Care Operational Report (carried)
• Received LTCR-CM-09-21 COVID-19 Update (carried)
• Endorsed IPAC minor capital projects, excluding Rockwood Terrace sprinkler installation (carried)
• Directed staff to report on Rockwood Terrace sprinkler requirements by June 29, 2021 (carried)
• Received LTCR-CM-11-21 Behavioural Support Transition Unit Update (carried)
• Received LTCR-CM-12-21 AMO Recommendations Update (carried)

Long-Term Care Redevelopment Planning Task Force

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE meeting management system, with no substantive agenda items, reports, or decisions listed. The meeting of the Long-Term Care Redevelopment Planning Task Force appears to be scheduled, but no specific business is detailed in the provided text.

The Long-Term Care Redevelopment Planning Task Force recommended awarding a project management services contract to Colliers Project Leaders Inc. for $899,000 plus HST, funded from the redevelopment reserve. The recommendation, made via motion, directs staff to negotiate an agreement and authorizes the Warden and Clerk to sign it. The decision is a recommendation to the full council, not a final approval.

• Recommended award of project management contract to Colliers Project Leaders Inc. for $899,000 plus HST (carried)
• Directed staff to negotiate agreement with Colliers Project Leaders Inc.
• Authorized Warden and Clerk to enter into agreement with Colliers Project Leaders Inc.

Committee of the Whole

This agenda contains no substantive items—only embedded video and software interface text from eSCRIBE. The meeting is scheduled for April 22, 2021, but no decisions, discussions, or specific agenda items are listed.

• No rezonings, contracts, ordinances, or public hearings listed

Grey County Committee of the Whole approved the Loon Call subdivision, creating 201 residential lots in Meaford, subject to conditions. Council also eliminated commercial and industrial vacant land tax discounts, adopted a new reserve policy, appointed Mary Lou Spicer as Treasurer, and endorsed hiring a Climate Change Coordinator.

• Approved Loon Call subdivision, 201 residential lots in Meaford (carried)
• Eliminated Commercial and Industrial vacant and excess subclass discounts (carried)
• Adopted Reserves & Reserve Fund Policy (carried)
• Appointed Mary Lou Spicer as County Treasurer (carried)
• Authorized finance department restructuring up to $40,600 (carried)
• Endorsed hiring a Climate Change Coordinator for two-year contract (carried)
• Supported Regional EV Charging Network with $5,000 grant (carried)
• Received Grey Highlands broadband collaboration correspondence (carried)

County Council

This agenda for the Grey County Council meeting on April 22, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a placeholder with no substantive content for residents.

The meeting was largely procedural, with council adopting the minutes from the April 8, 2021 County Council and Committee of the Whole meetings, including closed session minutes. No substantive policy or financial decisions were made; the session included only land acknowledgement, declarations of interest (none), and congratulatory remarks.

• Adopted County Council and Committee of the Whole minutes from April 8, 2021 (carried)
• Adopted Committee of the Whole closed meeting minutes from April 8, 2021 (carried)

Development Charges Steering Committee

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The Development Charges Steering Committee elected Councillor Woodbury as Chair and Councillor Soever as Vice-Chair. They heard a presentation from Hemson Consulting on development charges and recommended continuing the current practice of imposing charges county-wide, rather than area-specific rates. The recommendation was carried.

• Appointed Councillor Woodbury as Chair (DCSC01-21)
• Appointed Councillor Soever as Vice-Chair (DCSC02-21)
• Recommended county-wide development charges (DCSC03-21, carried)

Committee of the Whole

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Grey County Council deferred a decision on the 2021 tax policy report to the April 22, 2021 Committee of the Whole meeting for further review. Council approved the Grey County Asset Management Strategy as presented, directing staff to implement its recommendations subject to annual budget approval. The consent agenda was approved, including awarding a road resurfacing tender to Harold Sutherland Construction Ltd. for $627,605.80 and approving $1,770,258 in Social Services Relief Fund Phase 3 funds.

• Deferred the 2021 tax policy motion (FR-CW-12-21) to the April 22, 2021 meeting for further review.
• Approved the Grey County Asset Management Strategy (FR-CW-11-21) as presented, directing staff to implement its recommendations subject to annual budget approval.
• Approved the consent agenda, including the revised plan of subdivision 42T-2017-01 in the Town of The Blue Mountains.
• Approved $1,770,258 in unbudgeted Social Services Relief Fund Phase 3 funds for 2021 use.
• Awarded the tender for Grey Road 40 Resurfacing to Harold Sutherland Construction Ltd. for $627,605.80 excluding HST.
• Endorsed the Local Immigration Partnership Strategy and directed development of an action plan through the Partnership Council.
• Directed staff to prepare a workshop on urban road/connecting link options before summer 2021.
• Authorized the Warden and Clerk to sign the AMO and OFIFC Declaration of Mutual Commitment and Friendship with the M'Wikwedong Indigenous Friendship Centre.

County Council

Grey County Council adopted the minutes of the Long-Term Care Redevelopment Task Force and endorsed its resolutions, including the release of RFP-LTC-05-21 for LTC Redevelopment Project Management Services. Council also passed a motion to draft a letter of support for Dr. Arra and his team for their COVID-19 efforts, with a recorded vote that was carried unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included routine adoption of minutes and informational reports.

• Adopted minutes of March 25, 2021 Council and Committee of the Whole meetings (carried)
• Adopted LTC Redevelopment Task Force minutes and endorsed release of RFP-LTC-05-21 (carried)
• Approved drafting letter of support for Dr. Arra and team (carried unanimously)

Climate Change Task Force

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The Climate Change Task Force approved hiring a Climate Change Coordinator on a two-year contract, funded from the Energy Audit Reserve for 2021 and considered in the 2022 budget, with a re-evaluation before the contract ends. They also approved supporting a Regional Electric Vehicle Charging Network initiative, including a $5,000 grant to Wellington County, contingent on matching contributions from other partners, also funded from the Energy Audit Reserve. The draft Climate Change Action Plan is under review, with next steps including municipal feedback, public consultation, and a final report anticipated in Quarter 4, 2021.

• Approved hiring a Climate Change Coordinator for a two-year contract, funded from the Energy Audit Reserve for 2021 and considered in the 2022 budget, with re-evaluation before completion.
• Approved supporting the Regional Electric Vehicle Charging Network initiative and feasibility study, including a $5,000 grant to Wellington County, contingent on matching contributions from other partners, funded from the Energy Audit Reserve.

County Council

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Grey County Council met electronically and adopted prior meeting minutes, including those from the Long-Term Care Committee of Management, and endorsed a resolution supporting Halton Region's recommendations from the Long-Term Care COVID-19 Commission. Council also passed two by-laws: one updating the records classification system and another for a memorandum of understanding with Southgate Township for the Dundalk Medical Clinic Site. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond these routine approvals.

• Adopted minutes of March 11, 2021 County Council and Committee of the Whole (CC29-21)
• Adopted Long-Term Care Committee of Management minutes and endorsed resolutions including support for Halton's COVID-19 recommendations (CC30-21)
• Adopted Long-Term Care Committee closed meeting minutes (CC31-21)
• Received Board of Health minutes for information (CC32-21)
• Passed By-Law 5110-21 to replace Schedule 'A' of By-law 4481-08 for records classification
• Passed By-Law 5111-21 for MOU with Southgate Township for Dundalk Medical Clinic Site

Committee of the Whole

This agenda for the Grey County Committee of the Whole meeting on March 25, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. There are no listed decisions, discussions, or reports.

The Committee of the Whole voted 18-72 against a motion to adopt the Collaborative Decision-making Framework as a by-law, effectively defeating it. Council also approved several other items, including a unanimous motion to promote the Pearls and Politics exhibit, updates to the tax relief program for low-income seniors and persons with disabilities, and support for eliminating the Vacant Unit Rebate Program. A subdivision plan for White Rose Park was approved, and the Forest Management Plan was endorsed.

• Collaborative Decision-making Framework by-law defeated (18-72)
• Motion to promote Pearls and Politics exhibit carried unanimously
• Tax Relief for Low-Income Seniors and Persons with Disabilities program updated
• Support for elimination of Vacant Unit Rebate Program approved
• White Rose Subdivision plan approved (86-88 units)
• Forest Management Plan endorsed
• Integrity Commissioner annual report received
• Forest Management Plan Advisory Committee dissolved

Long-Term Care Redevelopment Planning Task Force

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The Long Term Care Redevelopment Planning Task Force received a report and approved the release of RFP-LTC-05-21 for project management services for the long-term care redevelopment projects. An amendment was carried to authorize staff to release the RFP ahead of Council approval, per the County's Procedural By-law. The committee also heard a detailed presentation from consultants on site findings and options for the proposed Rockwood Terrace campus of care, including a preferred phased-in approach with a 128-bed home and housing options.

• Approved release of RFP-LTC-05-21 for LTC Redevelopment Project Management Services as drafted.
• Approved amendment authorizing staff to release RFP-LTC-05-21 ahead of Council approval per Section 25.6 b of the Procedural By-law.
• Received Report CAOR-RP-05-21 on LTC Redevelopment Project Management Services.

Agricultural Advisory Committee

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The Agricultural Advisory Committee met electronically and received updates on the ConnectON program and the Chesley Ag Program. The Committee agreed to keep the Chesley Ag Program as a standing agenda item to gather comments and prepare a future report for County Council. Members also discussed various agricultural issues, including Bill C156, pesticide regulation changes, and local meat processing.

• Agreed to keep the Chesley Ag Program as a standing agenda item to gather comments and prepare a future report for County Council.
• Received updates on the ConnectON program and the Chesley Ag Program.
• Discussed various agricultural issues, including Bill C156, pesticide regulation changes, livestock health, climate change, local meat processing, development, education, marketing, supply, mental health, and research.

County Council

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The County Council meeting was largely procedural, with the only formal decision being the adoption of the February 25, 2021 minutes. The rest of the session was dedicated to reports and updates from councillors and staff, including COVID-19 vaccination progress, the new Markdale hospital construction, and the results of the first Grey and Bruce virtual job fair.

• Adopted the minutes of the County Council and Committee of the Whole meetings from February 25, 2021, as presented.

Committee of the Whole

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Grey County Council endorsed the updated Housing Action Plan, adding engagement with landlords/developers and directing staff to implement next steps for more affordable and attainable housing. The committee also approved $120,000 in additional Social Services Relief Fund Phase 2 funds for 2021, and received several reports and correspondence, including a proposed Official Plan amendment for two parcels in Chatsworth and a plan of subdivision with 124 residential units in Hanover.

• Endorsed updated Housing Action Plan with added landlord/developer engagement (Consent Agenda)
• Approved $120,000 in unbudgeted Social Services Relief Fund Phase 2 funds (CW59-21)
• Received Quarter 1 Workplan Priorities Update (CW57-21)
• Received 2020 External Audit Planning Report from BDO (CW58-21)
• Adopted minutes of Hanover-Owen Sound Task Force, Economic Development and Planning Advisory Committee, and Affordable Housing Task Force
• Authorized execution of CPLTC funding agreement with Province ahead of Council approval
• Authorized Warden and Clerk to execute documents for Provincial Child Care and Early Years Funding Re-Investment
• Deferred Notice of Motion on collaborative decision-making framework to March 25, 2021

Forest Management Plan Advisory Committee

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The committee adopted and approved the final draft Forest Management Plan as presented, and voted to dissolve the advisory committee following its approval. The plan will be presented to Grey County Committee of the Whole on March 25, 2021, and if supported, to Council for adoption on April 8, 2021.

• Adopted the Addendum to Report PDR-FM-06-21 regarding updates to the Forest Management Plan.
• Approved the Final Draft Forestry Management Plan as presented.
• Dissolved the Forest Management Plan Advisory Committee following approval of the plan.

Tourism Advisory Committee

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• No agenda items listed
• No decisions or proposals identified
• No attachments or supporting documents provided

The Tourism Advisory Committee received the Q1 Tourism Workplan Priorities Update for information, with no formal decisions made. Staff presented updates on infrastructure, investment, and marketing efforts, including the creation of an Outdoor Land Management Group and collaboration on wayfinding signage. The committee also heard a presentation on the Growth Management Study, which projects housing and employment growth over the next 25 years, and discussed summer outlook, workforce challenges, and marketing strategies.

• Received Q1 Tourism Workplan Priorities Update (carried)
• No other formal decisions made

Long-Term Care Committee of Management

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The Committee received the Long-Term Care Operational Report for December 15, 2020 to February 14, 2021, and a COVID-19 status update, both for information. It also supported a resolution from Halton Region on implementing Long-Term Care COVID-19 Commission recommendations and directed staff to report on Grey County's pandemic response alignment with those recommendations. The meeting then moved into closed session to discuss a pay grid review.

• Received LTCR-CM-06-21 Long-Term Care Operational Report (carried)
• Received LTCR-CM-07-21 Long-Term Care COVID-19 Update (carried)
• Supported Halton Region resolution on Long-Term Care COVID-19 Commission recommendations (carried)
• Directed staff to report on Grey County pandemic response alignment with commission recommendations (carried)
• Moved into closed session for pay grid review (carried)

Affordable Housing Task Force

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The Affordable Housing Task Force received an addendum to Report PDR-AF-01-20, which updates the Housing Action Plan and outlines initiatives for affordable and attainable housing. The task force endorsed the updated plan and directed staff to implement its next steps, including an amendment to add engaging with known landlords and developers. No other business was conducted.

• Received Addendum to Report PDR-AF-01-20, providing an update on housing initiatives.
• Endorsed the updated Housing Action Plan attached to the report.
• Directed staff to implement next steps and actions to create more affordable and attainable housing.
• Amended the main motion to add engaging with known landlords/developers to the plan.

County Council

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Grey County Council approved By-Law 5109-21, authorizing the Warden and Clerk to execute a short-term loan agreement with the Owen Sound Housing Company. The council also adopted minutes from previous meetings and received a COVID-19 status update for long-term care. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved By-Law 5109-21 authorizing short-term loan agreement with Owen Sound Housing Company (carried)
• Adopted minutes of February 11, 2021 County Council and Committee of the Whole meetings (carried)
• Adopted Long-Term Care Committee of Management minutes and endorsed COVID-19 status update (carried)
• Adopted Long-Term Care Committee of Management closed meeting minutes (carried)

Committee of the Whole

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Grey County Council directed staff to submit an Expression of Interest to the province's Municipal Modernization Program by March 15 to fund a consultant study on the feasibility of delivering waste collection and disposal at the county level. The motion passed in a recorded vote of 83-7. Council also approved road rehabilitation tenders, endorsed a homelessness prevention investment plan, and approved a 31-lot subdivision in The Blue Mountains.

• Approved submitting an Expression of Interest for a county-wide waste management feasibility study (Carried 83-7).
• Awarded EC King Contracting a $3,344,062.52 tender for Grey Roads 17, 17B and 170 rehabilitation.
• Awarded Arnill Construction a $3,242,666.13 tender for Grey Roads 3, 5 and 16 rehabilitation.
• Endorsed the 2021-22 Investment Plan for the Community Homelessness Prevention Initiative.
• Endorsed the Wayfinding Signage Policy and wrote off approximately $12,000 in tourism signage fees due to COVID-19.
• Endorsed a Memorandum of Understanding to transfer county land to Southgate for a Dundalk medical centre.
• Approved the Ridge Estates subdivision and condominium creating 31 residential lots in The Blue Mountains.
• Approved renaming 19 county forest properties, with one name to be provided by Saugeen Ojibway Nation.

Economic Development and Planning Advisory Committee

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The Economic Development and Planning Advisory Committee meeting was called to order but quorum was not achieved within 30 minutes of the scheduled start. The Clerk adjourned the meeting at 9:00 AM, and it will be rescheduled to another day. No decisions were made.

• Adjourned meeting due to lack of quorum
• Rescheduled meeting to another day

Hanover-Owen Sound Task Force

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The Hanover-Owen Sound Task Force met electronically and received presentations on Owen Sound Transit and Grey Transit Route (GTR) services. No formal decisions or votes were taken; the meeting was informational, with updates on ridership, costs, and expansion opportunities. The next meeting is scheduled for March 19, 2021.

• No formal decisions or votes recorded

Long-Term Care Committee of Management

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The Committee received a COVID-19 update for information, covering vaccine rollout, testing protocols, and oversight. The Behavioural Supports Transition Unit (BSTU) at Grey Gables will not proceed due to timeline disagreements with the Province. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Received COVID-19 update for information (carried)
• Entered closed session for personal matters and labour relations (carried)
• BSTU project at Grey Gables not proceeding due to timeline issues

Committee of the Whole

This agenda for the Grey County Committee of the Whole meeting on February 11, 2021, contains only boilerplate text and no substantive items. There are no listed decisions, discussions, or attachments, so the meeting appears to be purely procedural.

Grey County Committee of the Whole approved the purchase of three ambulances from Demers Ambulances for $469,610.19 plus HST, with options to sell old units to Grey Bruce Health Services. Council also endorsed a First Nations Land Acknowledgement Policy, updated the speed limit policy, and approved several consent agenda items including a letter of support for a broadband funding application.

• Approved purchase of three ambulances from Demers Ambulances for $469,610.19 plus HST (Carried)
• Endorsed First Nations Land Acknowledgement Policy and planned ceremony with Saugeen and Chippewas of Nawash chiefs (Carried)
• Rescinded Speed Limit Policy MS-TS-008 and endorsed updated Speed Limit Evaluation Policy 12-4 (Carried)
• Declined to amend Schedule 'N' of By-Law 4788-13 for requested traffic and parking revisions (Carried)
• Named Grey Roots Children's Gallery 'Zooz' Place' for 2021-2025 sponsorship period (Carried)
• Received consent agenda including support for Eh!tel Networks broadband application and 2020 Paramedic response time results (Carried)

County Council

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Grey County Council passed By-Law 5108-21 adopting the 2021 estimates of revenue and expenditures, and By-Law 5107-21 adopting a code of conduct policy for council. Council also endorsed a resolution to retain SHS Consulting for $54,000 to explore repurposing Grey Gables, funded from the Long-Term Care Redevelopment Reserve. All votes were carried unanimously.

• Adopted 2021 budget by-law 5108-21 (carried)
• Adopted code of conduct by-law 5107-21 (carried)
• Retained SHS Consulting for Grey Gables repurposing options at $54,000 (carried)
• Adopted minutes of Jan 29, 2021 council and budget meetings (carried)
• Adopted amended minutes of Jan 28, 2021 Committee of the Whole (carried)
• Adopted minutes of Long-term Care Redevelopment Task Force (carried)
• Adopted CAO Performance Evaluation Committee minutes (carried)
• Received Board of Health report and minutes (carried)

CAO Performance Evaluation Committee

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Committee of the Whole

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Committee of the Whole

This agenda for the Grey County Committee of the Whole meeting on January 28, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. There are no listed decisions, discussions, or reports.

County Council

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Grey County Council approved two by-laws: one adopting a Development Charge Deferral and Conditional Exemption Policy, and another authorizing a municipal access agreement with Bruce Street Technologies Limited. Council also endorsed Long-Term Care Committee minutes, including approval of $8,629 in uncollectible account write-offs and direction for further consultation on a Behavioural Supports Transitional Unit. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted By-law 5105-21 for Development Charge Deferral and Conditional Exemption Policy (carried)
• Adopted By-law 5106-21 authorizing municipal access agreement with Bruce Street Technologies Limited (carried)
• Approved $8,629 in Long-Term Care uncollectible account write-offs (carried)
• Directed staff to consult with Southwest LHIN on Behavioural Supports Transitional Unit (carried)
• Adopted minutes of January 14, 2021 Council and Committee of the Whole meetings (carried)
• Adopted closed meeting minutes of January 14, 2021 (carried)
• Received Board of Health minutes and COVID vaccine proposal for information (carried)

Public Meeting

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Climate Change Task Force

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The Climate Change Task Force reviewed the draft Climate Change Action Plan, covering corporate and community themes. They supported exploring broader municipal alignment and agreed to forward implementation needs to staff. No formal decisions were made.

• Supported exploring broader local municipal participation in the Plan
• Agreed to forward implementation needs and concerns to Hiba Hussain

Long-Term Care Redevelopment Planning Task Force

This is the agenda for the Grey County Long-Term Care Redevelopment Planning Task Force meeting on January 22, 2021. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders, with no specific items, decisions, or discussion topics listed.

The Long Term Care Redevelopment Planning Task Force approved retaining SHS Consulting to conduct a feasibility study for repurposing Grey Gables at a cost of $54,000, funded from the Long-Term Care Redevelopment Reserve. The committee also elected Councillor Burley as Chair and Councillor O'Leary as Vice Chair for 2021. No changes were made to the Terms of Reference, and staff provided updates on the Rockwood Terrace project.

• Elected Councillor Burley as Chair (acclaimed)
• Elected Councillor O'Leary as Vice Chair (acclaimed)
• Approved retaining SHS Consulting for Grey Gables repurposing options at $54,000, funded from Long-Term Care Redevelopment Reserve (carried)

Grey County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee

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The Grey County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee elected Catherine Sholtz as Chair and Councillor Burley as Vice Chair for 2021. The committee endorsed the Updated Multi-Year Accessibility Plan 2018-2022, which includes provisions for conventional transit. It also supported in principle the site plans for the Grey Roots Store and the Hanover gas bar and car wash, with conditions for accessibility improvements.

• Elected Catherine Sholtz as Chair (acclaimed)
• Elected Councillor Burley as Vice Chair (acclaimed)
• Endorsed Updated Multi-Year Accessibility Plan 2018-2022 (carried)
• Supported in principle site plans for Grey Roots Store and Hanover gas bar/car wash with accessibility conditions (carried)

Hanover-Owen Sound Task Force

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The Hanover-Owen Sound Task Force met to receive presentations on planning and development from Grey County, Owen Sound, and Hanover. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational, with updates on growth projections, development statistics, and ongoing projects.

• No formal decisions were made; meeting was for information and discussion

Committee of the Whole

The agenda for the Grey County Committee of the Whole meeting on January 14, 2021, is only procedural boilerplate. It contains no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions for discussion.

County Council

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Long-Term Care Committee of Management

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The Committee received the Long-Term Care Operational Report and COVID-19 update for information. It approved a $8,629 write-off of uncollectible accounts. It directed staff to undertake further consultation and negotiation with the South West Local Health Integration Network regarding the Behavioural Supports Transitional Unit proposal and report back. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Received LTCR-CM-01-21 Long-Term Care Operational Report (carried)
• Received LTCR-CM-02-21 COVID-19 Update (carried)
• Approved $8,629 write-off of uncollectible accounts (carried)
• Directed staff to negotiate BSTU terms with SWLHIN and report back (carried)

Hanover-Owen Sound Task Force

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The Hanover-Owen Sound Task Force heard presentations from the police chiefs of Owen Sound and Hanover on January 11, 2021. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational, focused on crime trends, mental health calls, and policing costs. The next meeting was scheduled for January 15, 2021.

• Adjourned meeting at 2:46 pm (motion by Councillor Milne and Councillor Desai)

Climate Change Task Force

This is the agenda for the Grey County, ON Climate Change Task Force meeting on January 7, 2021. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision.

The Climate Change Task Force received a presentation from ICLEI Canada on the draft Climate Change Action Plan, including emissions baselines, reduction targets, and thematic focus areas. Members discussed the plan's feasibility and ambition, and provided feedback on the vision statement and goals. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational and advisory.

• Received presentation on draft Climate Change Action Plan from ICLEI Canada
• Discussed reduction targets and their feasibility and ambition
• Reviewed agricultural survey results
• Adjourned meeting at 2:42 PM