Grey County public meetings in 2022
89 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Committee of the Whole
This agenda contains no substantive items—only boilerplate placeholders and embedded content from the eSCRIBE system. No decisions, discussions, or proposals are listed for this Committee of the Whole meeting.
The Committee approved two subdivision plans in The Blue Mountains and a design contract for the Grey Roots Gallery. The body also voted to eliminate Grey Transit Route 6 and appointed members to several county boards and task forces.
- Approved $100,400 single source contract to Origin Studios for Grey Roots Gallery design
- Approved Long Point Road subdivision for 22 single detached dwellings
- Approved revised Blue Vista plan of subdivision
- Eliminated Grey Transit Route 6 (Flesherton to Hanover) and considered $447,400 for GTR service
- Supported Official Plan Amendment No. 12 to redesignate lands to 'Primary Settlement Area' in Grey Highlands
- Appointed Councillor McQueen, Eccles, Mackey, and Greig as Alternate Wardens for emergencies
- Re-appointed six public members to the Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee
- Nominated Councillor Matrosovs, Councillor Nielsen, and Randy Scherzer to the Niagara Escarpment Commission
County Council
This agenda is only procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE system with no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The meeting appears to be scheduled but no substantive business is documented in the provided text.
Council adopted minutes from previous meetings and endorsed the Long-Term Care Committee of Management's reports. A single source contract for a new boiler plant design at Grey Gables was awarded to DEI Consulting Engineers.
- Adopted Nov 10, 2022 County Council and Committee of the Whole minutes
- Adopted Nov 10, 2022 Committee of the Whole closed meeting minutes
- Adopted Nov 8, 2022 Long-Term Care Committee of Management minutes
- Awarded single source contract for Grey Gables boiler plant design to DEI Consulting Engineers
County Council
This agenda for the Grey County Council meeting on 2022-12-06 contains no substantive items—only embedded video and software interface text. There are no listed decisions, discussions, or proposals for residents to track.
County Council held an inaugural session to elect the Warden for a one-year term. Brian Milne was elected by acclamation and sworn into office. Council also adopted the Warden's opening address.
- Elected Brian Milne as Warden of Grey County for 2023 by acclamation
- Adopted the Warden's Address as presented
Committee of the Whole
This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision. The document lists no specific topics, reports, or motions for the Committee of the Whole meeting.
The Committee approved a series of consent items including child care rate revisions and a forest management exemption. Council also voted to forward comments on Bill 23 to the Province of Ontario and request an extension of the commenting period.
- Approved forwarding comments on Bill 23 More Homes Built Faster Act to the Province of Ontario
- Requested the province extend the commenting period on Bill 23
- Directed staff to revise licensed home child care provider reimbursement rate structure
- Approved Minor Exemption under Forest Management By-law for 046719 Southgate Road 04
- Endorsed continuing nature-based climate solutions and agriculture actions from 'Going Green in Grey'
- Supported correspondence from Township of North Dumfries regarding 'Ontario Must Build it Right the First Time'
- Adopted Mental Health and Addictions Task Force minutes from October 26, 2022
- Adopted Climate Change Task Force minutes from October 26, 2022
County Council
This agenda for the Grey County Council meeting of November 10, 2022, 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.
County Council adopted minutes from previous meetings and the Public Health Grey Bruce Board of Health. Council passed two by-laws, including an amendment to the Development Charges Deferral and Conditional Exemption Policy.
- Adopted Oct 27, 2022 Council and Committee of the Whole minutes (Carried)
- Adopted Oct 27, 2022 closed meeting minutes (Carried)
- Adopted Sept 23, 2022 Public Health Grey Bruce Board of Health minutes (Carried)
- Passed By-law 5147-22 to amend Development Charges Deferral and Conditional Exemption Policy (Carried)
- Passed By-law 5148-22 to confirm the proceedings of Council (Carried)
Long-Term Care Committee of Management
This agenda for the Grey County Long-Term Care Committee of Management is only procedural boilerplate. It contains no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions, only embedded video and software interface text.
The Committee approved awarding a single-source contract to DEI Consulting Engineers for a new boiler plant design at Grey Gables. This action follows a recommendation to move the system replacement from 2026 to 2023 due to a damaged shut-off valve and parts availability issues. The Committee also received operational and director reports for information.
- Approved single-source contract to DEI Consulting Engineers for Grey Gables boiler plant design (Carried)
- Directed staff to award the DEI Consulting Engineers contract prior to County Council approval (Carried)
- Received LTC Operational Report August 15 to October 14, 2022 for information (Carried)
- Received Long-Term Care Director Update for information (Carried)
Climate Change Task Force
This agenda for the Grey County Climate Change Task Force meeting on October 28, 2022, contains only boilerplate interface text from the eSCRIBE agenda system. No actual agenda items, reports, or decisions are listed in the provided text.
The Climate Change Task Force agreed to continue advancing nature-based climate solutions and agriculture initiatives under the Going Green in Grey plan. The committee also supported a resolution to incorporate green standards into the building code. Staff provided updates on Official Plan Amendment No. 11 and electric vehicle infrastructure.
- Approved continuing actions in Theme 1 of Going Green in Grey regarding nature-based solutions and agriculture (CCTF08-22)
- Supported correspondence from Township of North Dumfries regarding 'Ontario Must Build It Right the First Time' green building standards (CCTF09-22)
Committee of the Whole
This agenda for the Grey County Committee of the Whole meeting on October 27, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document provides no substantive content for residents to review.
The Committee of the Whole approved the Township of Southgate Official Plan with modifications and endorsed a new policy for establishing committees and task forces. Council also authorized staff to use discretion regarding the registration of development charge deferrals to assist with mortgage financing.
- Approved the Township of Southgate Official Plan with modifications (Carried)
- Endorsed Committees and Task Force policy and dissolved five task forces/committees at end of term (64-8)
- Excluded Agricultural Advisory Committee from dissolution list (Carried)
- Authorized staff discretion on registering development charge deferral notices on property titles (Carried)
- Directed staff to assist lower-tier municipalities with tax increase cancellation forms for low-income residents (Carried)
- Approved acquisition of an easement and property for road widening in Georgian Bluffs (Carried)
- Requested CMHC reconsider financing approach regarding deferred development charges (Carried)
County Council
This agenda for the Grey County Council meeting on October 27, 2022, 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.
County Council met on October 27, 2022, and adopted the minutes from several previous meetings. No new by-laws were passed and no reports were presented during the session.
- Adopted County Council and Committee of the Whole minutes from October 13, 2022 (Carried)
- Adopted closed meeting minutes from October 13, 2022 (Carried)
- Adopted CAO Performance Evaluation Committee minutes from October 19, 2022 (Carried)
- Adopted CAO Performance Evaluation Committee closed meeting minutes from October 19, 2022 (Carried)
Mental Health and Addictions Task Force
This agenda for the Grey County Mental Health and Addictions Task Force meeting on October 26, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE software interface. No agenda items, reports, motions, or discussion topics are listed in the provided text.
The Mental Health and Addictions Task Force received a final report detailing findings and recommendations across themes such as housing, addiction services, and youth support. The committee also received a progress update on the Addictions and Mental Health Wellness Centre at the former Bayview School.
- Received report CAOR-MHAT-13-22 regarding the Mental Health and Addictions Task Force Final Report for information (Carried)
CAO Performance Evaluation Committee
This is a meeting of the Grey County CAO Performance Evaluation Committee. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders; no specific items, decisions, or discussions are listed.
The CAO Performance Evaluation Committee met and voted to enter closed session to discuss the 2022 CAO Workplan and a Psychometrics 360 Feedback Report, citing personal matters about an identifiable individual under the Municipal Act. No decisions were made in open session; the committee adjourned without setting a next meeting date.
- Approved motion to enter closed session to discuss 2022 CAO Workplan and Psychometrics 360 Feedback Report (CPE03-22, carried).
- No other decisions were made in open session.
Economic Development and Planning Advisory Committee
This agenda for the Grey County Economic Development and Planning Advisory Committee meeting on 2022-10-18 contains no substantive items, only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No decisions, discussions, or specific agenda items are listed.
The Economic Development and Planning Advisory Committee received reports and heard verbal updates on several ongoing initiatives, including the Investment Attraction and Agri-Food Mission Strategy, Sydenham Campus and Business Enterprise Centre, Grey Bruce Local Immigration Partnership, Climate Change Action Plan, and recent Planning projects. The only formal decision was to receive report EDTC-ED-10-22 for information, carried without recorded dissent.
- Received report EDTC-ED-10-22 and Investment Attraction Strategy for information (carried)
Committee of the Whole
This agenda for the Grey County Committee of the Whole meeting on October 13, 2022, contains only boilerplate and no substantive items. There are no listed reports, decisions, or discussions.
The Committee of the Whole approved the consent agenda (CW136-22) as presented, which included adopting minutes from the Affordable Housing Task Force, Tourism Advisory Committee, and Agricultural Advisory Committee, and endorsing several resolutions and correspondence items. No items were removed for separate discussion. A separate report on the Grey Bruce Health Unit 2023 budget was received for information (CW139-22).
- Approved consent agenda (CW136-22) including minutes from Affordable Housing Task Force (Sept 19, 2022), Tourism Advisory Committee (Oct 5, 2022), and Agricultural Advisory Committee (Oct 7, 2022)
- Endorsed resolution to receive Addendum 2 to Report PDR-AF-09-22 on surplus public lands for affordable housing
- Endorsed resolution to receive Report CCR-AAC-11-22 on Status of Official Plan Amendment No. 11
- Endorsed resolution to attach letter from Grey Agriculture Services to meeting materials
- Supported correspondence from City of Owen Sound on AMO recommendations for mental health and addictions
- Supported correspondence from Western Ontario Wardens Caucus on 2022 Federal Electoral Districts Redistribution
- Received Grey County Planning Active Ontario Land Tribunal File List update (Sept 29, 2022) for information
- Received report EDTC-CW-14-22 on Grey Roots Operating Plan Update for information
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 software and no actual meeting content.
Agricultural Advisory Committee
This agenda contains no substantive items—only boilerplate interface text from the eSCRIBE system. No decisions, discussions, or proposals are listed.
The Agricultural Advisory Committee received a report on Official Plan Amendment No. 11 regarding on-farm diversified uses (OFDUs) and heard a delegation from the Ontario Federation of Agriculture and Grey County Federation of Agriculture. The committee deferred its main motion to first hear the delegation, then later received the report for information. No final decision was made on the amendment itself.
- Deferred main motion on OPA No. 11 to hear delegation (carried)
- Received report CCR-AAC-11-22 for information (carried)
- Attached letter from Grey Agriculture Services to meeting materials (carried)
Tourism Advisory Committee
This agenda for the Grey County Tourism Advisory Committee meeting on October 5, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.
The Tourism Advisory Committee met on October 5, 2022, but quorum was not achieved, so no actions were taken. The meeting proceeded with informational presentations only, including updates on nature tourism, digital services, an ambassador program, a micro-credential program, a trailhead study, and marketing efforts. No votes or decisions were recorded.
Long-Term Care Committee of Management
This agenda for the Grey County Long-Term Care Committee of Management meeting on 2022-10-03 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.
The Long-Term Care Committee of Management received two reports for information: the LTC Director Update and the LTC Operational Report for June 15 to August 14, 2022. No substantive decisions were made; the committee also moved into closed session to discuss a staffing report.
- Received LTC Director Update (LTCR-CM-15-22) for information (carried)
- Received LTC Operational Report June 15-August 14, 2022 (LTCR-CM-16-22) for information (carried)
- Moved into closed session to discuss Long-Term Care Staffing Report (carried)
Committee of the Whole
This agenda contains no substantive items—only boilerplate interface text from the eSCRIBE software. The meeting is listed as Grey County, ON Committee of the Whole on 2022-09-22, but no decisions, discussions, or agenda items are provided.
The Committee of the Whole approved a grant of up to $9,578 and in-kind staff resources to the County of Dufferin for a Regional Electric Vehicle Charging Network implementation, contingent on matching contributions from other partners. The consent agenda was adopted, including approval of a subdivision plan in Southgate and adoption of the Multi-Year Accessibility Plan 2023–2027. The committee also went into closed session to discuss labour relations.
- Approved grant of up to $9,578 plus in-kind staff to County of Dufferin for Regional EV Charging Network (carried)
- Approved consent agenda including subdivision plan 42T-2019-04 in Southgate (carried)
- Adopted Multi-Year Accessibility Plan 2023–2027 (carried)
- Waived section 3.1 of Procedural By-law 5134-22 for 2022-2023 Warden election (carried)
- Set Inaugural meeting for Dec 6, 2022 at 11:00 AM, in-person only, no electronic voting (carried)
- Went into closed session for union relations/employee negotiations (carried)
County Council
This agenda for the Grey County Council meeting on September 22, 2022, contains no substantive items—only placeholder text and embedded content areas from the eSCRIBE software. There are no decisions, discussions, or proposals listed for residents to review.
County Council deferred consideration of By-Law 5145-22, which would adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 11, to the October 13, 2022 meeting to allow for solicitor feedback on potential amendments. The motion to defer carried 71-13. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural, including adoption of prior minutes and reports.
- Adopted minutes of County Council and Committee of the Whole meeting dated September 8, 2022 (carried)
- Adopted Public Health Grey Bruce Board of Health minutes dated July 22, 2022 (carried)
- Deferred consideration of By-Law 5145-22 (Official Plan Amendment No. 11) to October 13, 2022 (71-13)
Affordable Housing Task Force
This agenda for the Grey County Affordable Housing Task Force meeting on September 19, 2022, contains only boilerplate interface text from the eSCRIBE software and no actual agenda items, decisions, or discussion points. The document provides no substantive content for residents.
The Affordable Housing Task Force received Addendum 2 to Report PDR-AF-09-22 for information, which provided data on household incomes, rental markets, and affordability thresholds to inform the Surplus Lands for Housing project. Staff noted that affordability issues vary across the County and that a regional approach is needed. Verbal updates were also given on the 14th Street Supportive Housing project and the launch of the Short-Term Shelter Program on September 21, 2022.
- Received Addendum 2 to Report PDR-AF-09-22 regarding surplus public lands for affordable housing for information (motion AF11-22, carried).
- Heard a verbal update on the 14th Street Supportive Housing project, including asbestos removal and permitting.
- Heard a verbal update on the September 21, 2022 launch of the Short-Term Shelter Program at the Grey County Administration Building and Hanover satellite office.
Grey County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee
This agenda for the Grey County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting on 2022-09-14 contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion. The document lists no specific agenda topics, reports, or actions.
The Grey County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee received and adopted the Multi-Year Accessibility Plan 2023-2027 as presented. The committee also received reports on website accessibility updates, municipal accessibility projects, and trail improvements. No substantive decisions were made beyond adopting the accessibility plan.
- Adopted Multi-Year Accessibility Plan 2023-2027 (carried)
- Received Grey Highlands Accessible Election Plan for review and comment (carried)
- Received Grey Highlands playground equipment replacement report and provided input (carried)
- Received Grey Highlands Burnside Park project report and provided input (carried)
- Received Southgate Council Chambers renovation report for review and comment (carried)
Committee of the Whole
This agenda contains no substantive items—only boilerplate interface text from the eSCRIBE system. No decisions, discussions, or proposals are listed for the Committee of the Whole meeting on September 8, 2022.
Council approved Official Plan Amendment 11 to the County of Grey Official Plan, after a primary amendment to remove references to Future Secondary Plan areas in West Grey was defeated 42-43. The amendment will proceed with a by-law for adoption, and the West Grey secondary plan issue will be addressed at a future meeting after consultation. Council also received the 2021 audited financial statements, endorsed the 2023-2032 Ten-Year Capital Forecast for budget planning, and supported the Mental Health and Addictions Task Force minutes and correspondence.
- Approved Official Plan Amendment 11 to the County Official Plan (carried)
- Defeated amendment to remove Future Secondary Plan area references in West Grey (42-43)
- Received 2021 audited financial statements and authorized Treasurer to sign
- Endorsed 2023-2032 Ten-Year Capital Forecast for 2023 budget planning
- Authorized staff to procure up to 50% of first-year capital forecast expenditures
- Adopted Mental Health and Addictions Task Force minutes and endorsed AMO correspondence
- Adopted Tourism Advisory Committee minutes
- Received correspondence from Town of Wasaga Beach regarding Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act
County Council
This agenda for the Grey County Council meeting on September 8, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion. The document is essentially empty of agenda content, providing no details on any motions, reports, or public hearings.
Grey County Council met on September 8, 2022, and adopted minutes from previous meetings, including the Long-Term Care Committee's capital forecast. Council also received a closed meeting investigation report from Cunningham Swan Lawyers for information. No substantive decisions or by-laws were passed; the meeting was largely procedural.
- Adopted minutes of August 11, 2022 County Council and Committee of the Whole meetings (carried)
- Adopted closed meeting minutes of August 11, 2022 (carried)
- Adopted Long-Term Care Committee minutes and endorsed capital forecast report for 2023-2032 (carried)
- Received closed meeting investigation report from Cunningham Swan Lawyers (carried)
Long-Term Care Committee of Management
This agenda for the Grey County Long-Term Care Committee of Management meeting on 2022-08-23 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 Long-Term Care Committee received the 2023-2032 Ten Year Capital Forecast and voted to forward it for inclusion in the Corporate Ten Year Capital Forecast and use first-year projects for 2023 budget planning. They also approved sending correspondence to the Minister of Long-Term Care to thank for the AMO Conference delegation and reinforce concerns about the construction subsidy and redevelopment project. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Received report LTCR-CM-14-22 on 2023-2032 Long-Term Care Ten Year Capital Forecast (carried)
- Forwarded forecast for inclusion in 2023-2032 Corporate Ten Year Capital Forecast for County Council consideration (carried)
- Approved using first-year forecast projects for 2023 Budget planning (carried)
- Approved sending correspondence to Minister of Long-Term Care re: AMO delegation and construction subsidy (carried)
Tourism Advisory Committee
This is the agenda for the Grey County Tourism Advisory Committee meeting on August 18, 2022. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items, decisions, or discussions are listed.
The Tourism Advisory Committee meeting was adjourned without any decisions because a quorum of members was not present. The agenda will be rescheduled for a future date.
County Council
This agenda for the Grey County Council meeting on 2022-08-11 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 held a routine meeting on August 11, 2022, with no substantive decisions beyond adopting minutes. The council adopted the minutes from the July 28, 2022 County Council and Committee of the Whole meetings, as well as the Public Health Grey Bruce Board of Health minutes from June 24, 2022. No by-laws were presented, and no closed meeting was held.
- Adopted County Council and Committee of the Whole minutes from July 28, 2022 (CC71-22)
- Adopted closed meeting minutes from July 28, 2022 (CC72-22)
- Adopted Public Health Grey Bruce Board of Health minutes from June 24, 2022 (CC73-22)
Committee of the Whole
This agenda for the Grey County Committee of the Whole meeting on August 11, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content, offering only embedded video and software interface text. No concrete actions, proposals, or discussions are identified for this meeting.
The Committee of the Whole approved awarding a $3,743,000 contract (exclusive of HST) to JP Commercial Contractors for the 396 14th Street Supportive Housing Project, with action taken prior to council approval as per Procedural By-law 5134-22. The committee also directed staff to proceed with opting the Grey County Home Child Care Agency into the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care system, and endorsed a Tax Increment Equivalent Grant agreement with the Town of Hanover. A report on rising construction prices and development charges was received, with staff directed to monitor the Development Charges Reserve. The Agricultural Advisory Committee minutes were adopted with an amendment to support correspondence regarding the Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program.
- Awarded JP Commercial Contractors $3,743,000 (excl. HST) for 396 14th Street Supportive Housing Project (carried)
- Directed staff to proceed with Home Child Care Agency opt-in to Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care (carried)
- Endorsed Tax Increment Equivalent Grant agreement with Town of Hanover, by-law to be brought forward (carried)
- Received report on rising construction prices; staff to monitor Development Charges Reserve (carried)
- Adopted Agricultural Advisory Committee minutes with amended resolution supporting Tweed correspondence on Wildlife Damage Compensation (carried)
- Approved 2023 Response Time Performance Plan for submission to Ministry of Health (carried)
- Received plan of subdivision application 42T-2022-01 for information (carried)
- Moved into closed session to discuss Ontario Land Tribunal appeal (carried)
Mental Health and Addictions Task Force
This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. The meeting is scheduled for August 9, 2022, but no decisions or discussions are listed.
The Mental Health and Addictions Task Force voted to support the Association of Municipalities Ontario's submission to the Ministry of Health calling for an integrated approach to mental health and addictions. Members also received a draft report summary and recommendations, providing feedback for inclusion in the final report, and scheduled a meeting in October 2022 to consider the final report. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Supported AMO submission for integrated mental health and addictions approach (carried)
- Received draft report CAOR-MHAT-08-22 and provided feedback for final report
- Scheduled October 2022 meeting to consider final report
Committee of the Whole
This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. No decisions, discussions, or specific agenda topics are listed for the Grey County Committee of the Whole meeting on July 28, 2022.
The Committee of the Whole directed staff to continue negotiating purchases for three land parcels needed for the Grey Road 3 & 4 roundabout project, and to begin expropriation if agreements cannot be reached. A motion to require a report on annual Official Plan monitoring was lost. The committee also approved the 2023-2026 Communications Strategy, a transit funding increase, and a SharePoint migration.
- Directed staff to negotiate or expropriate land for Grey Road 3 & 4 roundabout (carried)
- Lost motion to require report on Official Plan monitoring (16-69)
- Approved 2023-2026 Communications Strategy (carried)
- Approved $322,200 transit funding increase for 2023 budget consideration (carried)
- Approved SharePoint migration and RFP for consulting services (carried)
- Adopted consent agenda including accessibility committee minutes and AMBER Alert support (carried)
County Council
This agenda is only procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE software system, with no actual agenda items, reports, or decisions listed. The document contains only interface text and empty fields, so there is nothing concrete for residents to track.
Grey County Council adopted routine minutes and reports, and passed By-Law 5144-22 authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding with the Town of The Blue Mountains for the Grey Road 19 and 21 Roundabout Project and associated booster station. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.
- Adopted minutes of July 14, 2022 County Council and Committee of the Whole (carried)
- Adopted Long-Term Care Committee of Management minutes and endorsed three reports (carried)
- Adopted Public Health Grey Bruce Board of Health minutes dated May 27, 2022 (carried)
- Passed By-Law 5144-22 authorizing MOU with Town of The Blue Mountains for Grey Road 19 and 21 Roundabout Project and associated booster station (carried)
Agricultural Advisory Committee
This agenda for the Grey County Agricultural Advisory Committee meeting on July 27, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content for residents to review.
The Agricultural Advisory Committee received informational presentations from the Ontario Federation of Agriculture on farmland preservation and rising interest rates, from Meat and Poultry Ontario on sector growth, and from Catapult Grey Bruce on agri-food business supports. No formal decisions were made; the only motion was to receive correspondence from the Municipality of Tweed regarding the Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program, which was carried.
- Received correspondence from Municipality of Tweed on Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program (carried)
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole approved two subdivision plans: Eden Oak Camperdown (33 single detached units) and Blue Vista (82 single detached and 36 semi-detached dwellings). It also awarded a tender for two tandem trucks to Lewis Motor Sales for $749,994.68, and endorsed a motion to join the Clean Air Council (carried 84-3).
- Approved Eden Oak Camperdown subdivision, 33 single detached units (carried)
- Approved Blue Vista subdivision, 82 single detached and 36 semi-detached dwellings (carried)
- Awarded tandem truck tender to Lewis Motor Sales, $749,994.68 (carried)
- Endorsed Clean Air Council membership and nature-based climate pilot (carried 84-3)
- Supported extension of draft plan approval for Georgian Woodlands Phase 4 (carried)
- Directed staff to prepare by-law for booster station MOU with Town of The Blue Mountains (carried)
- Received Bill 184 regulatory changes report (carried)
- Received Sydenham Campus Innovation update (carried)
County Council
Grey County Council met on July 14, 2022, and adopted several sets of minutes, including those from the Long-Term Care Redevelopment Task Force, which endorsed proceeding with a design change order for the Rockwood Terrace Redevelopment project and receiving a report on a land transfer request from West Grey. Council also passed two by-laws: one adopting Amendment No. 14 to the Official Plan for lands in Georgian Bluffs, and another appointing a Deputy Clerk. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.
- Adopted Warden's Forum minutes from June 16, 2022 (carried)
- Adopted County Council and Committee of the Whole minutes from June 23, 2022 (carried)
- Adopted Committee of the Whole closed meeting minutes from June 23, 2022 (carried)
- Adopted Long-Term Care Redevelopment Task Force minutes and endorsed design change order for Rockwood Terrace (carried)
- Endorsed receiving report CAOR-RP-04-22 on land transfer request to West Grey for Rockwood Terrace redevelopment (carried)
- Passed By-Law 5142-22 adopting Official Plan Amendment No. 14 for lands on Grey Road 18, Georgian Bluffs (carried)
- Passed By-Law 5143-22 appointing a Deputy Clerk (carried)
Grey County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee
The Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee received and endorsed several plans, including the Town of Hanover's 2022 election accessibility plan, West Grey's election accessibility plan, and the 14th Street Supportive Housing Build. The committee endorsed the Hanover Heritage Square Stage Cover improvement, contingent on the Town's commitment to future accessibility improvements. All motions were carried unanimously.
- Received Hanover's 2022 election accessibility plan (carried)
- Received West Grey's election accessibility plan and checklist (carried)
- Endorsed Hanover Heritage Square Stage Cover, pending future accessibility commitment (carried)
- Received 14th Street Supportive Housing Build plan (carried)
- Permitted Chair to attend Regional Accessibility Advisory Committee Chairs meeting (carried)
Long-Term Care Committee of Management
This agenda for the Grey County Long-Term Care Committee of Management meeting on 2022-07-12 contains only boilerplate interface text from the eSCRIBE software and no actual agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document provides no substantive content for residents.
The Committee received three reports for information: the Long-Term Care Director Update, the Operational Report, and the Financial Update. No substantive decisions were made; all items were received as information. Councillor Burley was appointed Acting Chair for the remainder of the meeting.
- Received LTCR-CM-11-22 Long-Term Care Director Update (carried)
- Received LTCR-CM-12-22 Long-Term Care Operational Report (carried)
- Received LTCR-CM-13-22 Long-Term Care Financial Update (carried)
- Appointed Councillor Burley as Acting Chair (carried)
Mental Health and Addictions Task Force
This agenda for the Grey County Mental Health and Addictions Task Force meeting on July 7, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision.
The Mental Health and Addictions Task Force received presentations on the Tri Alliance Support Services Organization (TASSO) and the Coordinated Access and By Names List, but took no formal decisions. The committee also heard an update from Dr. Zayed on a COMOH workgroup regarding adverse childhood experiences. The meeting was adjourned with no motions other than adjournment.
- No formal decisions were made; meeting was informational only
- Adjourned at 11:10 AM on motion by Councillors Mackey and Burley
Long-Term Care Redevelopment Planning Task Force
This is the agenda for the Grey County Long-Term Care Redevelopment Planning Task Force meeting on June 28, 2022. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items, decisions, or discussion points are listed.
The Long-Term Care Redevelopment Planning Task Force approved a design change order with Kasian Architecture for additional design services for the Assisted Living and Village Square components of the Rockwood Terrace Redevelopment project. They also received a report on a proposed land transfer from West Grey to facilitate the redevelopment. The project's forecasted resident occupancy date is June 2026, with discussions on potentially moving the completion date earlier.
- Approved design change order with Kasian for Assisted Living and Village Square (RP04-22, carried)
- Received report on Rock Street land transfer from West Grey (RP05-22, carried)
Climate Change Task Force
This agenda for the Grey County, ON Climate Change Task Force meeting on 2022-06-28 contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed in the provided text.
The Climate Change Task Force approved two motions: joining the Clean Air Council with 2022 fees from the existing budget, and implementing a multi-year planting plan for the Grey County Administration Building site, funded from the existing 2022 budget and future annual budgets. Staff were directed to host a Fall 2022 community planting event, funded from the existing budget or grant funding. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved membership in Clean Air Council, fees paid from existing 2022 budget (carried)
- Approved multi-year planting plan for Grey County Administration Building site, funded from existing 2022 budget and future annual budgets (carried)
- Directed staff to host Fall 2022 community planting event, funded from existing budget or grant funding (carried)
Affordable Housing Task Force
The Affordable Housing Task Force received status updates on the Surplus Lands for Affordable Housing Project and the Lutheran Social Services Affordable Housing Build, which was received for information only after a proposed subsidy motion was withdrawn. The task force also received an update on the 14th Street Housing Project tender. No substantive decisions were made beyond receiving reports.
- Received Addendum to Report PDR-AF-09-22 on surplus public lands for affordable housing (carried)
- Received staff report HDR-AF-13-22 on Lutheran Social Services Affordable Housing Build for information (carried)
- Withdrew motion to provide monthly subsidy to Lutheran Social Services Owen Sound
- Received staff report HDR-AF-14-22 on 14th Street Housing Project tender for information (carried)
Committee of the Whole
This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. The document lists no decisions, discussions, or specific agenda topics for the Committee of the Whole meeting.
Grey County Committee of the Whole approved funding for the Supportive Outreach Program using $140,000 of Cannabis Legalization Implementation funds until March 31, 2023, and directed staff to issue an RFP for an electrical feasibility study for battery electric vehicles. An amendment to direct staff to apply all available affordable housing tools in the Official Plan was lost, and the original affordable housing report motion carried. The committee also supported an Official Plan amendment for a landscaping business in Georgian Bluffs and directed staff to appeal a Blue Mountains consent decision to the Ontario Land Tribunal.
- Approved $140,000 from Cannabis Legalization Implementation funding for Supportive Outreach Program until March 31, 2023 (carried)
- Directed staff to issue RFP for electrical upgrades feasibility study for battery electric vehicles, funded from Transportation surplus or reserve (carried)
- Received Affordable Housing Planning Tools report and directed sharing with municipalities and use for AMO delegation (carried)
- Amendment to direct staff to apply all available affordable housing tools in Official Plan was lost (recorded vote 3-12)
- Supported Official Plan Amendment 14 to redesignate ~6 ha in Georgian Bluffs for landscaping business (carried)
- Directed staff to appeal Blue Mountains consent application B03-2022 to OLT regarding road widening condition (carried)
- Received 2021 Development Charges Reserve Fund Statement and accepted Treasurer's compliance declaration (carried)
- Adjusted compensation for Director, Deputy CAO, and CAO to 40-hour work week, funded $156,000 from Covid Safe Restart (carried)
County Council
Council received the Integrity Commissioner's report on a complaint against Councillor McQueen regarding his participation in two meetings at once. A motion to impose a reprimand was defeated in a recorded vote, but a separate motion directing staff to amend the Code of Conduct with policy clarifications was carried. Council also approved several by-laws, including land dispositions and a 'lame duck' period authorization.
- Received Integrity Commissioner's report on complaint against Councillor McQueen
- Directed staff to bring forward Code of Conduct amendments (carried)
- Defeated motion to reprimand Councillor McQueen (63-22)
- Approved By-law 5139-22 for land disposition in Owen Sound (carried)
- Approved By-law 5140-22 for land disposition in Owen Sound (carried)
- Approved By-law 5141-22 for 'lame duck' period actions (67-18)
Mental Health and Addictions Task Force
This agenda for the Grey County Mental Health and Addictions Task Force meeting on June 21, 2022 contains only boilerplate interface text and no substantive agenda items. No decisions, discussions, or specific topics are listed.
The Mental Health and Addictions Task Force received presentations on the Supportive Outreach Services (SOS) program and the Peer Advisory Group, discussing program details, sustainability concerns, and the need for permanent funding. No formal decisions were made; the remaining delegations were rescheduled to July 7, 2022, and the meeting adjourned.
- Rescheduled remaining delegations to July 7, 2022
- Adjourned meeting at 11:58 AM
Wardens Forum
This agenda for the Grey County Wardens Forum on June 16, 2022, contains only technical placeholders and no substantive items. There are no listed decisions, discussions, or reports for residents to review.
The 2022 Warden's Forum was an informational meeting with no formal votes or decisions. Presentations covered JunCtian's community programs, the Grey Bruce Local Immigration Partnership's work, and a housing report highlighting affordability challenges. Discussions included $10/day childcare implementation, transportation concerns, and a proposed attainable housing corporation in Southgate.
- No formal decisions or votes recorded
- GBLIP to email Newcomer Readiness Assessment Checklist to participants
- County submitting AMO delegation on $10/day childcare and ECE wages
- Southgate starting Affordable Attainable Housing Committee
Committee of the Whole
This agenda for the Grey County Committee of the Whole meeting on June 9, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content for residents to review.
The Committee of the Whole approved the Flato Glenelg/Southgate Meadows Phase 2 draft plan of subdivision, creating 155 residential units (93 single detached lots and 62 townhouse units) in the Township of Southgate, subject to conditions. Council also endorsed the 2021 Asset Management Plan, directed staff to implement the Transportation Services Organizational Review, and authorized submission of six delegation requests for the AMO conference. A closed session was held to discuss potential planning litigation, and no substantive decisions were made on other matters.
- Approved Flato Glenelg/Southgate Meadows Phase 2 subdivision (155 units) (carried)
- Endorsed Grey County 2021 Asset Management Plan (carried)
- Directed staff to implement Transportation Services Organizational Review (carried)
- Authorized AMO delegation requests on housing, transit, childcare, and other topics (carried)
- Amended agenda to add closed session item (carried, two-thirds vote)
- Adopted Mental Health and Addictions Task Force minutes (carried)
- Directed preparation of by-law to delegate authority to CAO during lame duck period (carried)
- Received 2021 Lease Financing Report for information (carried)
County Council
Grey County Council met on June 9, 2022, and adopted the minutes from the May 26 County Council and Committee of the Whole meetings, including closed meeting minutes. The Council also received the Board of Health minutes from April 22, 2022, for information. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural and included community updates.
- Adopted County Council and Committee of the Whole minutes from May 26, 2022 (CC50-22)
- Adopted closed meeting minutes from May 26, 2022 (CC51-22)
- Received Board of Health minutes from April 22, 2022 for information (CC52-22)
Mental Health and Addictions Task Force
The provided document contains no substantive meeting details or discussion topics. It consists of empty procedural fields and software interface text.
The Mental Health and Addictions Task Force met and received a delegation from two school boards about student mental health supports. No formal decisions or votes were taken; the meeting was informational only.
- No formal decisions made; meeting was informational
Committee of the Whole
This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. No decisions, discussions, or specific agenda topics are listed.
The Committee of the Whole approved a general expropriation process, authorizing staff to commence proceedings for land needed for County projects, subject to Council direction and oversight. It also awarded a single-source contract to Iris R&D Group for road sign and pavement condition data collection at $93,303 plus HST. The committee endorsed several consent agenda items, including declaring a Westmount property surplus and approving a revised condominium plan in The Blue Mountains. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included a closed session on a land tribunal matter.
- Approved expropriation process report LSR-CW-01-22, authorizing staff to proceed under the Expropriations Act (carried)
- Awarded single-source contract to Iris R&D Group for sign and pavement condition data collection at $93,303 + HST (carried)
- Declared Westmount property (LT 23 PL444, Owen Sound) surplus and directed sale to qualified tenant with homeownership program waiver (consent)
- Approved revised plan of condominium 42T-2018-13 in The Blue Mountains (consent)
- Endorsed Investment Attraction Strategy and directed staff to develop first mission under CanExport agreement (consent)
- Adopted minutes of Economic Development and Planning Advisory Committee and Tourism Advisory Committee (consent)
- Received correspondence from County of Bruce on nuclear energy exclusion from Green Bond Framework (consent)
- Moved into closed session to discuss Ontario Land Tribunal matter (carried)
County Council
This agenda for the Grey County Council meeting on 2022-05-26 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 and passed two by-laws: one authorizing the sale of the former Feversham Roads' Depot in Grey Highlands and another delegating authority to deem plans of subdivision not lapsed. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included only procedural items and community announcements.
- Adopted minutes of May 12, 2022 Council and Committee of the Whole meetings (carried)
- Adopted Long Term Care Committee minutes and endorsed three information reports (carried)
- Passed By-law 5137-22 to establish sale of lands at 494140 Grey Road 2, Feversham (carried)
- Passed By-law 5138-22 to delegate authority to deem plans of subdivision not lapsed (carried)
Mental Health and Addictions Task Force
The provided document contains no substantive agenda items or discussion topics. It consists of procedural software interface elements rather than meeting content.
The Mental Health and Addictions Task Force received presentations from the Public Prosecution Service of Canada on new drug prosecution practices and from YMCA Community and Employment Services on homelessness and shelter needs. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational and procedural.
- Received presentation from Brenda Lawson, PPSC, on drug prosecution practices
- Received presentation from Matt Shute, YMCA, on homelessness and shelter services
- Adjourned meeting at 2:22 PM
County Council
Grey County Council adopted the minutes of the April 28, 2022 County Council and Committee of the Whole meetings as presented. An amendment to revise the Committee of the Whole minutes regarding the Warden's ruling on points of order was defeated. Council also passed two by-laws, including one establishing the 2022 tax policy and levy.
- Adopted April 28, 2022 Council and Committee of the Whole minutes (CC42-22, carried)
- Defeated amendment to amend Committee of the Whole minutes re: Warden's ruling (CC43-22, lost 13-74)
- Adopted April 28, 2022 closed meeting minutes (CC44-22, carried)
- Received Board of Health minutes dated March 25, 2022 for information (CC45-22, carried)
- Passed By-law 5135-22 to appoint a Clerk for the County of Grey (CC46-22, carried)
- Passed By-law 5136-22 to establish tax policy and levy taxes for upper tier purposes for 2022 (CC46-22, carried)
Committee of the Whole
This agenda contains no substantive items—only boilerplate text and embedded content placeholders. There are no decisions, discussions, or listed agenda items to report.
The Committee of the Whole approved a revised draft plan of subdivision for lands in Southgate, acquired road widening property in Grey Highlands, and endorsed several consent agenda items including affordable housing task force resolutions. They also approved a single-source contract for the Grey Roots gallery redesign and supported actions in the Climate Change Action Plan in response to correspondence.
- Approved revised plan of subdivision 42T-2018-08 in Southgate (consent agenda)
- Authorized acquisition of road widening property in Grey Highlands (consent agenda)
- Endorsed Affordable Housing Task Force resolutions including forwarding comments on Bill 109 (consent agenda)
- Approved Sunvale subdivision draft approval not lapsed for 3 years (carried)
- Awarded $145,000 + HST contract to Wood & Wallworks for Grey Roots gallery (carried)
- Supported actions in Climate Change Action Plan in response to correspondence (carried)
Tourism Advisory Committee
This agenda for the Grey County Tourism Advisory Committee meeting on May 11, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. No decisions, discussions, or specific agenda topics are listed.
The Tourism Advisory Committee elected Joel Dawson as Chair and Jim Halliday as Vice Chair for 2022. They received a report on tourism infrastructure and investment, heard a delegation about the Blue Mountain Film Festival, and discussed the Ambassador Network and staycation marketing. No substantive decisions were made beyond the elections and receiving the report.
- Elected Joel Dawson as Chair for 2022 (acclaimed)
- Elected Jim Halliday as Vice Chair for 2022 (acclaimed)
- Received Report EDTC-TAC-09-22 on Tourism Infrastructure & Investment (carried)
Long-Term Care Committee of Management
This agenda for the Grey County Long-Term Care Committee of Management meeting on May 10, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. There are no decisions, discussions, or reports listed.
The Committee of Management received three reports for information: the Long-Term Care Operational Report (Feb 15–Apr 14, 2022), a COVID-19 status update, and an update on the Fixing Long Term Care Act, 2021 and Regulation 246/22. No substantive decisions were made; all motions to receive the reports were carried. The next meeting is scheduled for July 12, 2022.
- Received LTCR-CM-07-22 Long-Term Care Operational Report (carried)
- Received LTCR-CM-08-22 Long-Term Care COVID-19 Update (carried)
- Received LTCR-CM-10-22 Fixing Long Term Care Act, 2021 and Regulation 246/22 Update (carried)
Economic Development and Planning Advisory Committee
This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. The meeting is scheduled for May 5, 2022, but no decisions or discussions are listed.
The committee endorsed the Investment Attraction Strategy, directing staff to develop and execute the first mission under the 2022 CanExport Community Investments Subprogram and to enter an annual contract with ThinkCOMPASS to implement the three-year action plan. The motion was carried. No other formal decisions were made; other items were informational updates.
- Endorsed Investment Attraction Strategy (carried)
- Directed staff to develop and execute first mission per 2022 CanExport Community Investments Subprogram
- Directed staff to maintain relationship with ThinkCOMPASS and enter annual contract for three-year strategic action plan
Public Meeting
This agenda for the Grey County, ON public meeting of 2022-05-04 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.
A joint public meeting was held to consider a proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment for a landscaping business on Part Lot 16, Concession 5 in Georgian Bluffs. No decisions were made; the meeting was for public input, and no public comments were received. The applications would re-designate and rezone about 6.6 hectares from Rural to Highway Commercial – Site Specific, with conditions.
- No decisions made; public meeting only
- Public meeting held for OPA 14 and zoning amendment (procedural)
County Council
This agenda is only procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE system, with no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The meeting appears to be scheduled but the agenda provides no content for residents.
Grey County Council met on April 28, 2022, and handled routine procedural matters. It adopted the minutes from the April 14 meetings and passed By-Law 5134-22, which governs council proceedings. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting included only ceremonial items and reports from councillors.
- Adopted minutes of April 14 County Council and Committee of the Whole meetings (CC39-22)
- Adopted closed meeting minutes of April 14 (CC40-22)
- Passed By-Law 5134-22 to govern council proceedings (CC41-22)
Committee of the Whole
This agenda for the Grey County Committee of the Whole meeting on April 28, 2022, contains no substantive items—only embedded video and software interface text. There are no decisions, discussions, or listed agenda topics to report.
Grey County's Committee of the Whole approved the 2022 tax policy, maintaining 2021 ratios, and awarded two road construction tenders totaling over $3.5 million. It also approved $878,000 in Social Services Relief Fund Phase 5 funds and directed staff to explore rail trail funding and safety. The meeting included a closed session and the appointment of a new Clerk.
- Adopted 2022 tax policy with same ratios as 2021 (carried)
- Awarded SMRS Construction $1,017,490.99 for West Grey road work (carried)
- Awarded MacDonnell Excavating $2,517,274.60 for Owen Sound road work (carried)
- Approved $878,000 in SSRF Phase 5 funds for 2022 (carried)
- Directed staff to explore rail trail funding and safety (carried)
- Directed staff to issue tenders for two tandem and two electric half-ton trucks (carried)
- Appointed Tara Warder as Clerk effective June 1, 2022 (carried)
- Declared Westmount property surplus for sale (carried)
Affordable Housing Task Force
This agenda for the Grey County Affordable Housing Task Force meeting on April 27, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed in the provided text.
The Affordable Housing Task Force received updates on the 14th Street West supportive housing project and forwarded its comments on Ontario's Bill 109 to the Province. The committee also received correspondence from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing regarding a new regulatory framework under the Community Housing Renewal Strategy.
- Received report on 14th Street West supportive housing project draft schematic design (carried)
- Forwarded comments on Bill 109 to Province of Ontario (carried)
- Received correspondence from Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (carried)
Mental Health and Addictions Task Force
This agenda contains only boilerplate interface text from the eSCRIBE meeting software and no actual agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The meeting is scheduled for Grey County, ON on 2022-04-19, but no substantive content is provided.
The Mental Health and Addictions Task Force received correspondence about funding for Grey Bruce Health Services and passed a motion requesting the Minister of Education implement a mental health education curriculum starting in primary school. The motion was carried and will be forwarded to all Grey County municipalities and provincial officials. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting consisted of presentations from community organizations.
- Received correspondence on Addictions Recovery Fund funding for Grey Bruce Health Services (carried)
- Requested mental health education curriculum in primary schools (carried)
Committee of the Whole
This agenda contains only boilerplate and no substantive items. The meeting appears to be a Committee of the Whole session, but no specific decisions, discussions, or proposals are listed.
Grey County Committee of the Whole endorsed the Climate Change Action Plan, declared a climate emergency, and adopted amended greenhouse gas reduction targets for both community and corporate operations. The County also approved $16,000 in funding for the Saugeen Valley Children's Safety Village, supported a Black History National Historic Site application, and authorized signing of the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care agreement.
- Declared climate emergency and endorsed Climate Change Action Plan (carried)
- Adopted community GHG targets: net-zero by 2050, 75% by 2045, 60% by 2040, 50% by 2035, 30% by 2030, 15% by 2026 (carried)
- Adopted corporate GHG targets: net-zero by 2045, 70% by 2040, 55% by 2035, 40% by 2030, 20% by 2026 (carried)
- Approved $16,000 for Saugeen Valley Children's Safety Village from year-end surplus or One Time Funding Reserve (carried)
- Supported Grey Highlands application for National Historic Site of Black History; Warden to write letter of support (carried)
- Authorized Warden and Clerk to sign Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care Transfer Payment Agreement (carried)
- Approved $106,854 for additional Planning Department staff from surplus or reserves (carried)
- Supported updates to Procedural By-law; by-law to be brought forward (carried)
County Council
This agenda for the Grey County Council meeting on April 14, 2022, 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.
Grey County Council adopted the minutes from March 24, 2022, and received the Board of Health minutes for information. Council passed three by-laws: one for tax refunds on eligible properties, one amending traffic and parking regulations, and one authorizing an agreement with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing for the Homelessness Prevention Program. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Adopted minutes of March 24, 2022 County Council and Committee of the Whole meetings (CC35-22)
- Adopted closed meeting minutes of March 24, 2022 (CC36-22)
- Received Board of Health minutes dated March 11, 2022 for information (CC37-22)
- Passed By-law 5131-22 to provide for tax refunds for eligible properties (CC38-22)
- Passed By-law 5132-22 to amend traffic and parking schedules of By-law 4788-13 (CC38-22)
- Passed By-law 5133-22 to authorize agreement with Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing for Homelessness Prevention Program (CC38-22)
Climate Change Task Force
This agenda contains no substantive items—only boilerplate interface text from the eSCRIBE system. No decisions, discussions, or proposals are listed.
Grey County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee
This agenda for the Grey County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting on 2022-03-29 contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.
The Grey County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee supported the Southgate Municipal Office Building Department design as presented and endorsed the status report on the Multi-Year Accessibility Plan. The committee also provided feedback on the Town of Hanover's playground retrofits and received updates on accessibility improvements across county services.
- Supported Southgate Municipal Office Building Department design as designed (JAAC06-22, carried)
- Endorsed Multi-Year Accessibility Plan status report for posting to Grey County website (JAAC07-22, carried)
County Council
This agenda for the Grey County Council meeting on 2022-03-24 contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussions are listed in the provided text.
Mental Health and Addictions Task Force
This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision.
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 no specific items for decision or discussion are listed.
The Long-Term Care Redevelopment Planning Task Force directed staff to proceed with Option 2, a long-term care home with assisted living and a village square, estimated at $108.5 million. They also directed Colliers to use a CCDC 2 stipulated price contract and to amend the agreement with Colliers and Kasian Architects for the expanded scope. The decisions were made unanimously (7-0).
- Approved Option 2 (long-term care home, assisted living, village square) (7-0)
- Directed Colliers to use CCDC 2 stipulated price contract (7-0)
- Directed staff to amend agreement with Colliers and Kasian Architects for additional scope (7-0)
Affordable Housing Task Force
The provided document contains no specific discussion topics, proposals, or decisions. The text consists of empty administrative fields and software interface elements.
The Affordable Housing Task Force received two staff reports for information: one on the supportive housing project at 396 14th St West in Owen Sound, and one on the Surplus Public Lands for Affordable Housing Project. No substantive decisions were made; both reports were received and filed, with a request for regular updates on the public lands project.
- Received report HDR-AF-05-22 on 14th Street West supportive housing project (carried)
- Received report PDR-AF-09-22 on surplus public lands for affordable housing (carried)
- Requested regular updates to the task force on the public lands project (carried)
Long-Term Care Committee of Management
The Committee of Management received two reports for information: the Long-Term Care Operational Report (LTCR-CM-04-22) covering December 15, 2021 to February 14, 2022, and the Long-Term Care COVID-19 Update (LTCR-CM-05-22). Both motions were carried. The committee also moved into closed session to discuss personal and labour matters, and received correspondence on the Fixing Long Term Care Act. No substantive decisions were made beyond receiving the reports.
- Received operational report LTCR-CM-04-22 for information (carried)
- Received COVID-19 update report LTCR-CM-05-22 for information (carried)
- Moved into closed session for personal and labour matters (carried)
- Received correspondence on Fixing Long Term Care Act and AdvantAge Ontario regulations (carried)
County Council
This agenda is only procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE system with no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document contains no substantive content for residents.
Committee of the Whole
This agenda for the Grey County Committee of the Whole meeting on March 10, 2022, 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 a plan of subdivision for Saugeen Cedar Heights West in Hanover, creating 114 residential parcels. It also endorsed the Grey Roots operating plan, supported a County Official Plan amendment for industrial expansion in West Grey, and received the Hanover-Owen Sound Task Force final report, dissolving the task force. A motion to direct excess supplementary tax revenue to lower-tier Community Improvement Plans was carried 51-39.
- Approved Saugeen Cedar Heights West subdivision: 114 residential parcels (31 single detached, 46 semi-detached, 37 townhomes) (Carried)
- Endorsed Grey Roots Museum and Archives Operating Plan 2022-2023 (Carried)
- Supported County Official Plan amendment to re-designate land in West Grey from Rural to Primary Settlement Area for industrial expansion (Carried)
- Endorsed Hanover-Owen Sound Task Force final report and workplan; task force dissolved (Carried)
- Approved Zoll Medical Canada Inc. as single source supplier for 20 cardiac monitor/defibrillators with 5-year term (Carried)
- Approved repairs to Grey Roots roof Sections 4 and 5, funded from 2022 surplus or Grey Roots Main Building Improvements Reserve (Carried)
- Received governance information report for discussion; to be brought back to 2023-2026 Council (Carried)
- Carried motion CW39-22: excess supplementary tax revenue to be contributed to lower-tier Community Improvement Plans (51-39)
Long-Term Care Redevelopment Planning Task Force
This is the agenda for the Grey County Long-Term Care Redevelopment Planning Task Force meeting on March 3, 2022. The agenda contains only boilerplate interface text and no substantive agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The meeting appears to be procedural in nature with no listed business.
The Long-Term Care Redevelopment Planning Task Force received detailed presentations from consultants on the Rockwood Terrace redevelopment, including three development options and two procurement models. No formal decisions were made; the task force directed staff to prepare a further report addressing financial impacts, debt capacity, and other questions raised by members.
- No formal decisions made; meeting was informational
- Staff to bring back report with further analysis on financial load, tax levy, and savings
- Staff to include analysis on private sector engagement for independent living component
- Staff to include planning considerations for potential redevelopment/sale of lands
- Staff to bring back report on Grey Gables feasibility study in late Spring 2022
CAO Performance Evaluation Committee
This is a meeting of the Grey County CAO Performance Evaluation Committee. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders; no substantive items, reports, or decisions are listed.
The CAO Performance Evaluation Committee elected Councillor Bordignon as Vice Chair for 2022 and then moved into closed session to discuss the 2021 CAO workplan, which included personal matters about an identifiable individual. No substantive decisions were made in open session; the committee will meet at the call of the Chair.
- Councillor Bordignon acclaimed Vice Chair for 2022
- Moved into closed session to discuss 2021 CAO workplan (CPE02-22)
Hanover-Owen Sound Task Force
This agenda for the Hanover-Owen Sound Task Force meeting on February 28, 2022, 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.
The Hanover-Owen Sound Task Force received and supported its final report and workplan, which outlines actions across housing, poverty, mental health, social services, employment, youth/seniors, policing, planning, and transportation. The motion also stipulates that the Task Force will be dissolved upon County Council's endorsement. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Received Report PDR-HOSTF-08-22 (Final Report and Workplan) (carried)
- Supported the workplan and actions identified in the report (carried)
- Task Force to be dissolved upon County Council's endorsement (carried)
Committee of the Whole
This agenda for the Grey County Committee of the Whole meeting on February 24, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. There are no listed decisions, discussions, or reports for residents to review.
Grey County Council approved several consent agenda items, including awarding a $1,794,744.32 tender to Cox Construction Limited for Grey Road 8 resurfacing and a $1,165,709.30 tender to Walker Construction Grey-Bruce for Grey Road 13 rehabilitation. Council also endorsed the Age-Friendly Community Strategy and Action Plan, directing staff to develop a workplan and share the plan with member municipalities. A report on planning approval delegation was received, with staff directed to share it with municipalities and prepare memoranda of understanding for any requests. The meeting included informational updates on digital modernization funding, social services relief, and the Grey Bruce Local Immigration Partnership.
- Awarded Cox Construction Limited tender for Grey Road 8 resurfacing at $1,794,744.32 (carried)
- Awarded Walker Construction Grey-Bruce tender for Grey Road 13 rehabilitation at $1,165,709.30 (carried)
- Endorsed Age-Friendly Community Strategy and Action Plan (carried)
- Approved 2021 year-end transfers to/from reserves (carried)
- Received planning approval delegation report, directed staff to share with municipalities (carried)
- Supported AMO resolution on hospital capital funding (carried)
- Approved $17,808.00 for Digital Modernization Funding from Grey Roots surplus/reserve (carried)
- Received Social Services Relief Fund Phase 3 update for information (carried)
County Council
This agenda for the Grey County Council meeting on 2022-02-24 contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No decisions, discussions, or specific agenda items are listed in the provided text.
Mental Health and Addictions Task Force
This agenda for the Grey County Mental Health and Addictions Task Force contains only boilerplate interface text and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The meeting appears to be scheduled but the agenda provides no substantive content.
Agricultural Advisory Committee
This agenda for the Grey County Agricultural Advisory Committee meeting on February 17, 2022, 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.
The Agricultural Advisory Committee elected John DeJong as Chair and Lorie Smith as Vice Chair for 2022. The committee supported correspondence from the Town of Georgina regarding recycling options for agricultural bale wrap, twine, and boat shrink. Staff will work with partners on deadstock removal issues and provide updates at the next meeting. The committee received updates on Official Plan Amendment 11, the Forest Management By-law, and the Climate Change Action Plan.
- Elected John DeJong as Chair of the Agricultural Advisory Committee for 2022.
- Elected Lorie Smith as Vice Chair of the Agricultural Advisory Committee for 2022.
- Supported correspondence from the Town of Georgina regarding lack of recycling options for agricultural bale wrap, twine, and boat shrink.
- Received correspondence from Farm and Food Care Ontario and the Source Local News Release for information.
- Staff agreed to work with local, provincial, and federal partners on deadstock removal issues and provide an update at the next meeting.
- Staff will investigate whether the Arran landfill accepts bale wrap from nonresidents.
Committee of the Whole
This agenda contains only boilerplate and no substantive items. The document lists no decisions, discussions, or reports for the Committee of the Whole meeting.
The Committee of the Whole approved the award of the Structure 9-354 replacement tender to Roubos Farm Service for $1,345,678.90, with any deficit funded from reserves. They also endorsed the Mental Health and Addictions Task Force terms of reference and appointments, and received reports on paramedic response times and the Grey Road 27 reconstruction project.
- Awarded RFT-TS-08-22 Structure 9-354 Replacement to Roubos Farm Service for $1,345,678.90 (carried)
- Approved funding of $291,362.85 deficit from Transportation Services surplus or Canada Community Building Fund Reserve (carried)
- Endorsed Mental Health and Addictions Task Force Terms of Reference as amended to increase councillor membership to seven (carried)
- Appointed members to Mental Health and Addictions Task Force including Phil Dodd, Clark MacFarlane, Naomi Vodden, and seven councillors (carried)
- Received University of Guelph student projects report for information (carried)
- Received 2021 Paramedic Services response time results and directed submission to Ministry of Health by March 31, 2022 (carried)
- Approved release of tender for Grey Road 27 Reconstruction and support in principle use of Transportation General Reserve (carried)
County Council
This agenda is only procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE system with no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The meeting appears to be scheduled but the agenda provides no content for residents to review.
Economic Development and Planning Advisory Committee
This agenda for the Grey County Economic Development and Planning Advisory Committee meeting on 2022-02-09 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.
The Economic Development and Planning Advisory Committee elected Shirley Keaveney as Chair and Tom Hutchinson as Vice Chair for 2022. The committee received updates on various projects including the Climate Change Action Plan, Official Plan Amendment 11, affordable housing initiatives, and the draft Investment Strategy, but no formal decisions were made on these items.
- Elected Shirley Keaveney as Chair (acclaimed)
- Elected Tom Hutchinson as Vice Chair (acclaimed)
Public Meeting
This agenda for the Grey County public meeting on February 3, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.
A joint public meeting was held to discuss a proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment for a landscaping business on Part Lot 16, Concession 5 in Georgian Bluffs. No decisions were made; the meeting was for public input. Comments from agencies and the applicant's consultant were presented, with no public comments received.
- No decisions made; public meeting only
- Proposed OPA to re-designate 6.83 ha from Rural to Space Extensive Industrial and Commercial
- Proposed zoning change to Highway Commercial – Site Specific (C4) on 6.6 ha
- Agency comments received from Enbridge Gas, Building Department, Historic Saugeen Metis, Grey County Transportation, and City of Owen Sound
Committee of the Whole
This agenda contains only boilerplate interface text from the eSCRIBE meeting portal and no actual agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The meeting is scheduled for January 28, 2022, but no substantive business is listed.
Grey County's Committee of the Whole adopted the proposed 2022 budget, which includes a 2.88% net levy increase and requires $65.4 million to be raised through taxes. The budget was carried as presented, with a by-law to be brought forward for the Estimates of Revenues and Expenditures. The meeting was a special session focused on budget discussions, with no other substantive decisions made.
- Adopted 2022 budget with 2.88% levy increase (carried)
- Directed that a by-law be brought forward to adopt the 2022 Estimates of Revenues and Expenditures, requiring $65,359,000 from taxation
County Council
This agenda for the Grey County Council meeting on January 27, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.
Grey County Council met via Zoom on January 27, 2022, and adopted the minutes from previous meetings. The only substantive decision was approving $28,701 in write-offs of uncollectible accounts for long-term care, as recommended in a report. The meeting also included announcements about staff retirement and community recognitions, but no other decisions were made.
- Adopted County Council and Committee of the Whole minutes from January 13, 2022
- Adopted Long Term Care Committee of Management minutes from January 18, 2022
- Approved $28,701 in long-term care write-offs of uncollectible accounts
Committee of the Whole
This agenda for the Grey County Committee of the Whole meeting on January 27, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion. The text is limited to system-generated placeholders and embedded content descriptions, with no listed agenda items, reports, or resolutions.
Grey County Council unanimously approved the creation of a Mental Health and Addictions Task Force to assess local treatment providers, gaps, and advocacy needs. The council also received the Community Drug and Alcohol Strategy, the Q4 2021 Purchasing Report, and the Affordable Housing Task Force minutes, and heard delegations on community safety and the Meaford Hospital Foundation's funding request.
- Created Mental Health and Addictions Task Force (unanimous)
- Received Community Drug and Alcohol Strategy report (carried)
- Received Q4 2021 Quarterly Purchasing Report (carried)
- Adopted Affordable Housing Task Force minutes (carried)
- Endorsed design of Arthur Street Municipal Parking Lot (carried)
Long Term Care Committee of Management
This agenda for the Grey County, ON Long Term Care Committee of Management meeting on 2022-01-18 contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded media placeholders. No decisions, discussions, or specific agenda items are listed in the provided text.
The Committee of Management elected Scott Mackey as Chair and Councillor Robinson as Vice Chair for 2022. It received operational and COVID-19 updates, and approved $28,701 in write-offs of uncollectible long-term care accounts. All three homes are in active COVID-19 outbreaks, with full measures in place.
- Scott Mackey acclaimed Chair for 2022
- Councillor Robinson acclaimed Vice Chair for 2022
- Received LTCR-CM-01-22 operational report (carried)
- Received LTCR-CM-02-22 COVID-19 update (carried)
- Approved $28,701 write-off of uncollectible accounts (carried)
Grey County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee
This agenda for the Grey County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting on 2022-01-17 contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded media placeholders. No decisions, discussions, or specific agenda items are listed in the provided text.
The Grey County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee elected Catherine Sholtz as Chair and Councillor Burley as Vice Chair for 2022. They supported the design of the Arthur Street Municipal Parking Lot in the Town of the Blue Mountains. The committee also discussed the draft Age Friendly Community Action Plan, accessibility in the Grey Roots Museum gallery redesign, the Heritage Square Project in Hanover, and election accessibility plans.
- Catherine Sholtz acclaimed Chair for 2022
- Councillor Burley acclaimed Vice Chair for 2022
- Supported design of Arthur Street Municipal Parking Lot (carried)
Affordable Housing Task Force
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The Affordable Housing Task Force received for information a report on the Request for Proposal (RFP) for architectural services for the supportive housing project at 396 14th Street in Owen Sound. The RFP will be released January 21, 2022, with renovation completion estimated for March 2023. The task force also received a resolution from the County of Huron on homelessness and heard updates on the property purchase, surplus lands, and proposed Official Plan Amendment 11.
- Received Report HDR-AF-02-21 on RFP for architectural services for 396 14th St. Owen Sound (carried)
- Received correspondence and resolution from County of Huron on homelessness crisis (carried)
Committee of the Whole
This agenda for the Grey County Committee of the Whole meeting on January 13, 2022, contains only boilerplate interface text from the eSCRIBE agenda software. No actual agenda items, reports, or decisions are listed in the provided text.
The Committee of the Whole approved the new City of Owen Sound Official Plan, subject to modifications, and approved several other items including a homelessness priority, a tender for two tandem trucks, and spending before budget approval for a communications strategy. All motions were carried unanimously.
- Approved new City of Owen Sound Official Plan with modifications (carried)
- Approved homelessness priority: 1 in 10 households off By-Name List into Grey County Housing (carried)
- Awarded tender for two tandem trucks to Lewis Motor Sales for $1,046,674.64 (carried)
- Authorized release of Communications Strategy RFP before budget approval (carried)
- Received correspondence on widening Grey Road 13 shoulders for information (carried)
- Approved revised plan of subdivision 42T-2015-05 in Southgate (consent agenda)
- Approved 2022 excess indemnity insurance policy at $249,199.20 (consent agenda)
- Endorsed Climate Change Task Force engagement findings for final action plan (consent agenda)
County Council
This agenda for the Grey County Council meeting on January 13, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE software interface, with no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The document provides no substantive content for residents.
Grey County Council held a routine meeting with no substantive decisions. It adopted minutes from previous council, committee, and task force meetings, and received the Board of Health minutes for information. Councillor Burley noted the sale of the Georgian Bluffs airport and the hiring of a new CAO, while Councillor Robinson thanked partners for fire response assistance.
- Adopted Dec 7, 2021 council minutes and Dec 9, 2021 committee minutes (CC11-22)
- Adopted Dec 9, 2021 closed meeting minutes (CC12-22)
- Adopted Dec 16, 2021 Long-Term Care Redevelopment Task Force minutes (CC13-22)
- Received Board of Health minutes for information (CC14-22)