Grey County public meetings in 2024

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review the draft 2025 budget and the 10‑year capital forecast for 2025‑2034. Department presentations will provide detailed budget information. A closed‑session will discuss staffing matters related to the draft budget. No other items are listed for discussion.

• Review of Draft 2025 Budget (Draft 2025 Budget_Dec13.pdf)
• Review of Draft 2025‑2034 10‑Year Capital Forecasts (Draft 2025-2034 10-Year Capital Forecasts.pdf)
• Closed session to discuss staffing within the 2025 draft budget

County Council

Grey County Council will adopt minutes from the inaugural meeting and previous sessions, and introduce by-laws to update the purchasing policy and authorize the sale of a property in Owen Sound.

• Adoption of inaugural Council minutes dated December 3, 2024
• Adoption of Long-term Care Redevelopment Task Force minutes dated November 28, 2024
• By-law 5209-24 to repeal and adopt a new Purchasing Procurement Policy
• By-law 5211-24 to authorize the disposition of Lot 35 Plan 444 in Owen Sound
• By-law 5210-24 to authorize a Memorandum of Understanding for ROMP Accommodations

Agricultural Advisory Committee

The Grey County Agricultural Advisory Committee will receive an update on the Ecological Replacement and Enhancement policy (PDR‑AAC‑64‑24) and consider any feedback. It will also hear verbal updates on the Ag Summit, Forest Management By‑law, and Beaver and Coyote By‑law. The committee will review the 2024 Grey Agricultural Services Annual Report and the Experimental Acres Program outcomes (CAOR‑AAC‑30‑24). A round‑table will discuss sector trends and challenges.

• Ecological Replacement and Enhancement Consultation Update (PDR‑AAC‑64‑24)
• Ag Summit Update (verbal)
• Forest Management By‑law Update (verbal)
• Beaver and Coyote By‑law Update (verbal)
• Experimental Acres Program Outcomes 2024 (CAOR‑AAC‑30‑24)

County Council

The Grey County Council meeting will elect the Warden, swear in the elected official, and adopt the Warden's address. It also includes motions to destroy the election ballots and to adopt the Warden's address. The meeting consists of procedural items related to the inaugural 2025 council.

• Election of Warden
• Swearing in of Warden
• Motion to Adopt Warden's Address
• Motion to Destroy Ballots
• Presentation of the Chain of Office

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider several consent agenda items, including minor forest‑management exemptions, a road‑widening land acquisition, and updates to the purchasing policy. It will also receive reports and approve $473,700 in OPHI funding and $971,400 in COCHI funding for 2024‑2025 housing initiatives. Additional discussion items cover a centralized planning service model and a purchasing policy rewrite.

• Approve $6,500 land acquisition for road widening at Grey Road 28 and Grey Road 4 (Hanover)
• Approve $473,700 OPHI and $971,400 COCHI funding for 2024‑2025 housing initiatives
• Adopt updated Grey County Purchasing Policy and repeal By‑law 5074‑20
• Approve minor forest‑management exemptions for Aaron Martin (Lot 64‑66, 583336 60 Sideroad) and Henry Bauman (Lot 63‑64, 395386 Concession 2)
• Receive delegations on Grey Road 1 road safety and the Climate Project by the Nuclear Innovation Institute

County Council

The council will adopt the minutes from the November 14, 2024 County Council and Committee of the Whole meetings, and the November 12, 2024 Long-Term Care Committee of Management meeting. It will endorse the Long‑Term Care Director Update, the operational report for August‑October 2024, and the proposed 2025 Long‑Term Care budget. The council will introduce and pass By‑law 5208‑24, which confirms all actions and proceedings of the council.

• Adopt County Council and Committee of the Whole minutes dated November 14, 2024
• Adopt Long‑Term Care Committee of Management minutes dated November 12, 2024
• Endorse Long‑Term Care Director Update, operational report (Aug‑Oct 2024), and proposed 2025 budget
• Introduce and pass By‑law 5208‑24 to confirm council actions and proceedings

Long-Term Care Redevelopment Planning Task Force

The Long-Term Care Redevelopment Planning Task Force will receive the 2025 Draft Redevelopment Budget report and forward it to County Council for consideration. The meeting includes updates on the project schedule, completed milestones, construction outlook, and financing discussions with Infrastructure Ontario. An award of the general contractor for the Rockwood Terrace redevelopment is also on the agenda.

• Project Schedule Update
• Construction Update and Look-ahead
• 2025 Draft Redevelopment Budget for Rockwood Terrace LTC
• Award of RFT-LTC-16-23 Rockwood Terrace Redevelopment General Contractor
• Financing discussion with Infrastructure Ontario

Budget and Finance Committee

The committee is discussing the 2025 Draft Budget for forwarding to County Council. The meeting also covers corporate financial updates and several requests for capital purchases prior to final budget approval.

• 2025 Draft Budget review and forwarding to County Council
• Proposed appointment of BDO Canada LLP as auditors for five years (2024-2028)
• Authorization for road rehabilitation tenders on Grey Road 12, Grey Road 9, and Grey Road 119
• Procurement of two tandem trucks/snowplows for 2026 replacements
• Request for proposals for the Growth Management Strategy Update

Grey County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Grey County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee will review and provide comments on the Town of Hanover Community Splash Pad Project under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. It will also review and comment on the lease of space at the Erkskine Centre in Dundalk, also under the AODA. An update from the Ministry on the MSAA Web Accessibility User Survey will be presented.

• Town of Hanover – Community Splash Pad Project (review and comment per AODA)
• Lease of Space – Erkskine Centre, Dundalk (review and comment per AODA)
• Update from Ministry on the MSAA Web Accessibility User Survey

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will adopt minutes from previous meetings and consider a proposed 2025 County Council calendar. The body will also authorize the sale of surplus property and approve a $866,864 contract for an elevator replacement.

• Award of $866,864 contract for elevator replacement at 305 14th Street West, Owen Sound
• Declaration of surplus land at 1314 7th Avenue ‘A’ West, Owen Sound
• Approval of 2025 County Council and Advisory Committee meeting calendar
• Approval of $5,000 funding for Bruce Grey Forest Festival in 2025 draft budget
• Approval of Zoe Moon Minor Exemption for 442830 12th Sideroad WGR

County Council

Grey County Council will adopt the minutes from its October 24, 2024 meetings, both public and closed‑session. It will also adopt the public meeting minutes for Official Plan Amendment 23 on rural permitted uses dated November 7, 2024. The council will introduce and pass By‑law 5207‑24, which confirms all actions and proceedings of the council. A report will be received from the Grey Bruce Public Health Board of Health.

• Adopt minutes of County Council and Committee of the Whole meeting dated October 24, 2024
• Adopt closed‑session minutes of County Council and Committee of the Whole dated October 24, 2024
• Adopt public meeting minutes for Official Plan Amendment 23 (rural permitted uses) dated November 7, 2024
• Introduce and pass By‑law 5207‑24 to confirm all council actions and proceedings
• Receive Grey Bruce Public Health Board of Health minutes dated September 27, 2024

Long-Term Care Committee of Management

The Long-Term Care Committee will receive the Director’s update covering September 1‑October 31 2024 and the Operational Report covering August 15‑October 14 2024 for information. It will also consider the proposed 2025 Long-Term Care Department budget, including individual facility budgets, and forward that budget to County Council as part of the corporate budget package. A closed session will be held to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual.

• Receive LTC Director’s Update (Sept 1 – Oct 31 2024) for information
• Receive LTC Operational Report (Aug 15 – Oct 14 2024) for information
• Review and forward 2025 LTC Department budget (Grey Gables, Lee Manor, Rockwood Terrace, etc.) to County Council
• Closed session to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual

Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee is reviewing 2024 economic development projects from member municipalities. The body will also receive a strategic progress report for the fourth quarter of 2024 and discuss growth strategy and sector trends.

• 2024 Economic Development Projects from Township of Southgate
• 2024 Economic Development Projects from Town of Hanover
• Economic Development and Tourism Strategic Progress Report – Q4 2024 (EDTC-PEDAC-08-24)
• Verbal update on Growth Strategy
• Correspondence from Georgian College regarding Canada’s International Student Program

Public Meeting

Grey County is holding a public meeting to discuss Official Plan Amendment 23. This amendment concerns rural permitted uses and development policies.

• Official Plan Amendment 23 - Rural Permitted Uses and Development Policies

Community Services Committee

The Community Services Committee will consider several reports and updates. It will vote to approve the submission of the Early Learning & Child Care Service Plan 2024‑2029 to the Ministry of Education. Other items include a verbal update on the Ontario Transit Investment Fund, a short‑term shelter update for winter 2024‑25, and several delegation presentations.

• Approve submission of Early Learning & Child Care Service Plan 2024‑2029 to the Ministry of Education
• Verbal update on the New Ontario Transit Investment Fund Program
• Receive Short Term Shelter Update Winter 2024‑25 for information
• Delegation presentations: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Grey Bruce and Western Simcoe; Community Connection/211 Central East Ontario; Tobacco Enforcement Officer on hookah lounges
• Receive correspondence from Mayor Ian Boddy regarding Guelph to Owen Sound Transit for information

Budget and Finance Committee

The Budget and Finance Committee will receive a Capital Project Status Update for information and a verbal update on the 2025 budget and 2026 outlook. It will consider a request to hold a property lease for the Rural Ontario Medical Program in Owen Sound, directing staff to draft a memorandum of agreement and a lease amendment. The committee will also review a $5,000 request from the Bruce Grey Forest Festival to be included in the 2025 draft budget. A closed session will be held to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual.

• Capital Project Status Update (FR‑BFC‑33‑24) received for information
• Verbal update on the 2025 budget and 2026 outlook
• Request to hold property lease for the Rural Ontario Medical Program in Owen Sound; staff directed to create a memorandum of agreement and prepare a lease amendment
• Bruce Grey Forest Festival request for $5,000 to be included in the 2025 draft budget
• RFP for audit services mentioned under Other Business

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss the results of collective bargaining between Grey Gables, Lee Manor, and OPSEU Local 299. The body is asked to ratify new collective agreements and authorize pay and benefit amendments. Other items include a motion regarding budget funding for temporary council replacements.

• Ratification of collective agreements between Grey Gables, Lee Manor, and OPSEU Local 299
• Proposed removal of per diem funding from the 2025 budget for temporary council replacements
• Official Plan Amendment 22 (Highlands Estate) merit report for lands in the Municipality of Grey Highlands
• Request to the Government of Ontario to implement a rural road safety program
• Quarterly Purchasing Report for Quarter 3 of 2024

County Council

The Grey County Council will adopt the minutes from the October 10, 2024 Council and Committee of the Whole meetings. It will receive the Grey Bruce Public Health Board of Health minutes for June 28, July 26, and August 23, 2024 for information. The council will introduce and pass By-law 5206-24, which confirms all actions and proceedings of the council. Additional items include news and celebrations and closed‑meeting matters.

• Adopt Council and Committee of the Whole meeting minutes dated October 10, 2024
• Receive Grey Bruce Public Health Board of Health minutes for June 28, July 26, and August 23, 2024
• Introduce and pass By-law 5206-24 to confirm council actions and proceedings

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is discussing the transfer of urban and rural road maintenance responsibilities and associated funding models. The body is also reviewing updates to the Housing Action Plan and requests for regional housing strategy funding.

• Proposed levy increase of $1,148,300 to support urban and rural road transfers
• Proposed $30,000 for Housing Action Plan implementation and $2,000 for Rural Housing Information System membership
• Proposed $10,000 additional allocation to update the Growth Management Strategy
• Purchase of UDAS energy management software for $5,850 annually plus a $2,500 setup fee
• Request for provincial government to continue funding Southwest Community Transit beyond March 2025

County Council

Grey County Council will introduce and pass By-law 5204-24, which provides tax refunds for eligible heritage properties, and By-law 5205-24, which confirms the proceedings of the Council. The Council will also adopt the regular and closed‑session minutes from the September 26, 2024 meetings. A closed session will be held to discuss a follow‑up to the CAO Performance Evaluation Committee meeting.

• Adopt regular Council and Committee of the Whole minutes dated September 26, 2024
• Adopt closed‑session Council minutes dated September 26, 2024
• Enter closed session to discuss follow‑up to the CAO Performance Evaluation Committee meeting
• Introduce and pass By‑law 5204-24 – tax refunds for eligible heritage properties
• Introduce and pass By‑law 5205-24 – confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider several consent‑agenda items. It will receive a resolution from the Town of Tillsonburg about cellular coverage concerns, adopt minutes from the Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee (Sept 5 2024) and the Agricultural Advisory Committee (Sept 19 2024), and endorse the Economic Development and Tourism Strategic Progress Report – Q3 2024. The body will also approve a Minor Exemption (PDR‑CW‑53‑24) under the Forest Management By‑law for part of Lot 10, Range 8 EGR at 20th Street East in Owen Sound, subject to conditions.

• Approve Bothwell Creek Holdings Minor Exemption (PDR‑CW‑53‑24) for part of Lot 10, Range 8 EGR, 20th St. East, Owen Sound under the County’s Forest Management By‑law
• Receive correspondence from the Town of Tillsonburg regarding cellular coverage concerns
• Adopt minutes of the Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting dated Sept 5 2024 and endorse the Economic Development and Tourism Strategic Progress Report – Q3 2024
• Adopt minutes of the Agricultural Advisory Committee meeting dated Sept 19 2024

County Council

Grey County Council is meeting to adopt minutes from previous committee meetings and pass two by-laws. One by-law concerns the sale or transfer of specific lands in the Township of Southgate.

• By-law 5202-24: Authorization for the disposition of certain lands in the Township of Southgate (Midwest Co-op)
• By-law 5203-24: Confirmation of Council proceedings
• Adoption of Long-Term Care Committee of Management minutes from September 10, 2024
• Adoption of CAO Performance Evaluation Committee minutes from August 29, 2024

Agricultural Advisory Committee

The committee will receive verbal updates on the Gather Campaign, the Ag Sector Summit, and the 2024 Provincial Planning Statement. They will also review the County Official Plan Amendment 23, which covers rural permitted uses and development policies, and provide feedback. A round‑table discussion will cover sector trends and challenges. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Gather Campaign – verbal update
• Ag Sector Summit – verbal update
• Provincial Planning Statement 2024 – verbal update (reference PDF)
• County Official Plan Amendment 23 – rural permitted uses and development policies (reference PDF)
• Round Table Discussion – sector trends and challenges

Grey County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Grey County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee is reviewing the design of the Grey Road 1 and 14th Street West intersection reconstruction. The body is also considering an update to the 2023–2027 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan to include AODA-compliant budget software.

• Review of Grey Road 1 and 14th Street West intersection reconstruction design and sidewalk rest areas
• Endorsement of Multi-Year Accessibility Plan Progress Update 2023 2024
• Site Plan Approval for 1100 16th Avenue East
• Site Plan Approval for 1541 9th Avenue East (Keshav Development Inc.)
• Site Plan Approval for 1451 1st Avenue West

Budget and Finance Committee

The Grey County Budget and Finance Committee will receive reports on 2025 and 2026 budget assumptions and incorporate those assumptions into draft budgets. It will consider a $2,061,000 first‑year urban roads transition funding request, which could create a net levy impact of up to $1,053,000. The committee will also review a $2,095,000 rural roads exchange funding request and $60,000 for new road maintenance, as well as proposed organizational‑structure enhancements for the 2025 budget. After public items, the committee will enter closed session to discuss personal and labour‑relation matters.

• FR-BFC-34-24: 2025 and 2026 budget assumptions and timelines
• Urban Capital Transition Funding Model: up to $2,061,000 first‑year funding, net levy impact up to $1,053,000
• Rural Roads Exchange Funding: up to $2,095,000 plus $60,000 new roads maintenance costs
• HRR-BFC-03-24: proposed 2025 organizational‑structure enhancements
• Closed session to discuss personal matters and labour‑relation issues

County Council

Grey County Council will adopt the minutes from recent meetings and then introduce and pass By‑laws 5197‑24 through 5201‑24. The by‑laws cover a contribution agreement for the Canada Community‑Building Fund, a conference and seminar policy, an easement for the City of Owen Sound, the acquisition of land in West Grey for the Durham Paramedic Base Project, and confirmation of council proceedings.

• By‑law 5197‑24 – authorizes the Warden and Clerk to execute a contribution agreement for the Canada Community‑Building Fund
• By‑law 5198‑24 – adopts a conference and seminar policy for Grey County Council
• By‑law 5199‑24 – authorizes granting an easement in favour of the City of Owen Sound
• By‑law 5200‑24 – authorizes acquisition of certain lands in West Grey for the Durham Paramedic Base Project
• By‑law 5201‑24 – confirms all actions and proceedings of council

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will receive a consent agenda and consider several decisions, including a $2,415,500 design‑build contract with Domm Construction for a new Paramedic Services base in Durham. It will also approve a $29,800 purchase of a Building Adaptive Resilient Communities membership to support Grey County’s Climate Adaptation Plan and a sole‑source purchase of eight Zoll Autopulse NXT CPR devices for $168,876.80. Additional items include a surplus land declaration for Westmount property and a review of a proposed County Official Plan Amendment for rural uses.

• $2,415,500 design‑build contract awarded to Domm Construction for Durham Paramedic Services base (excluding HST).
• $29,800 purchase of a BARC membership and facilitation package from ICLEI Canada for the Climate Adaptation Plan.
• Sole‑source purchase of eight Zoll Autopulse NXT mechanical CPR devices for $168,876.80 (excluding HST), with a $52,449.03 shortfall funded from the Safe Restart Reserve.
• Declaration of Westmount property (Lot 35 Plan 444, Owen Sound) as surplus land, with notice to be given for its sale.
• Review of County Official Plan Amendment 23 to amend rural permitted uses and development policies.

Long-Term Care Committee of Management

The Long-Term Care Committee of Management is meeting to receive information on recent administrative and operational updates. The body may also enter a closed session to discuss personal matters regarding identifiable individuals.

• LTC Director’s Update for July 1 – August 31, 2024 (LTCR-CM-15-24)
• Long-Term Care Operational Report for June 15 – August 14, 2024 (LTCR-CM-16-24)
• Closed session to discuss personal matters about identifiable individuals

Urban Road and Road Exchange Task Force

The Grey County Urban Road and Road Exchange Task Force will consider approving, in principle, the transfer of maintenance and capital repair responsibilities for listed urban road segments to lower‑tier municipalities beginning Fall 2025. The board will also review a rural road exchange plan involving specific road swaps and a transfer, and will endorse a financial model that adds an average of $465,332 per year for ten years plus a $60,000 increase to the maintenance budget, forwarding both to the Budget and Finance Committee.

• TR‑UR‑27‑24 – Approve in principle transfer of urban road maintenance to lower‑tier municipalities, target start Fall 2025, and direct staff to negotiate new agreements.
• TR‑UR‑27‑24 – Approve urban capital transition funding model in principle and refer it to the Budget and Finance Committee.
• TR‑UR‑28‑24 – Exchange Southgate Sideroad 11 for Grey Road 14; exchange Bentinck‑Sullivan Townline for Grey Road 25; transfer Concession 5 Derby and Concession Rd 6 to Grey County.
• TR‑UR‑28‑24 – Support financial model requiring $465,332 average annual additional funding for 10 years and a $60,000 increase to the maintenance portion of the operating budget, and refer to the Budget and Finance Committee.
• TR‑UR‑28‑24 – Direct staff to investigate the proposed exchange of West Grey Concession 12 for Grey Road 9 due to reconstruction costs.

Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Grey County Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee will receive verbal updates on the Provincial Planning Statement and growth projections, the Archaeological Management Plan, and the Economic Development and Tourism Strategic Progress Report for Q3 2024. A roundtable discussion will cover sector trends, news, and introductions of the Henry Bernick Entrepreneurship Centre and a new maker space. No formal decisions or approvals are listed on the agenda.

• Verbal Update – Provincial Planning Statement Update and Growth Projections
• Verbal Update – Archaeological Management Plan
• Economic Development and Tourism Strategic Progress Report – Q3 2024
• Introduction of Henry Bernick Entrepreneurship Centre
• Introduction of Maker Space Executive Director

CAO Performance Evaluation Committee

The CAO Performance Evaluation Committee will receive the CAO and SMT Workplan Progress Update (CAOR-CAO-09-24) for information. The committee will then enter a closed session to discuss succession planning, including personal matters about an identifiable individual and negotiation procedures. No other decisions or votes are listed.

• CAOR-CAO-09-24 – CAO and SMT Workplan Progress Update received for information
• Closed session to discuss succession planning and personal matters about an identifiable individual
• Closed session to discuss position, plan, procedure, and criteria for negotiations
• Next meeting date to be determined

Special Joint Meeting

The Special County of Grey Joint All Councils meeting will adopt By-law 2024-01 to confirm all actions and proceedings of the joint council held on August 8, 2024. The council will also enter a closed session to discuss labour relations, employee negotiations, and advice on shared service delivery and service efficiencies that are subject to solicitor‑client privilege. All other agenda items are procedural, such as adopting the agenda and procedural bylaws.

• Adopt By-law 2024-01 to confirm the proceedings of the Grey County Joint All Council meeting held August 8, 2024
• Closed session to discuss labour relations or employee negotiations and solicitor‑client‑privileged advice on shared service delivery & service efficiencies
• Adopt agenda and procedures under Grey County Procedural Bylaw 5134-22

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will adopt several consent‑agenda items, including minutes from the Budget and Finance Committee and the Community Services Committee. It will approve a $51,500 seed‑funding award and a $348,250 architectural services contract for the Rowe’s Lane redevelopment in Dundalk. The body will also approve a renewed Canada Community‑Building Fund agreement covering April 1 2024 to March 31 2034, and endorse the 2025 Grey County Paramedic Services response‑time plan.

• Adopt Budget and Finance Committee minutes and endorse the 2023 Asset Management Plan and future budget funding recommendations
• Approve $51,500 CMHC seed funding and a $348,250 architectural services contract for the Rowe’s Lane redevelopment project in Dundalk
• Approve entering into a renewed Canada Community‑Building Fund agreement for a ten‑year period (April 1 2024 – March 31 2034)
• Approve a minor exemption under the Forest Management By‑law for Lots 29 & 30, Concession 2 EGR, Holland/Chatsworth
• Approve the 2025 Grey County Paramedic Services Response Time Performance Plan and direct staff to seek land for a new base in Feversham

County Council

The Grey County Council will adopt minutes from the July 25 meetings and endorse several Long‑Term Care updates. It will also introduce and pass By‑law 5193‑24 to amend By‑law 5073‑20 and authorize an amended and restated agreement with the Grey Sauble Conservation Authority, and By‑law 5196‑24 to confirm council proceedings. These actions constitute the primary business for the August 8 meeting.

• Adopt minutes of the County Council and Committee of the Whole meetings dated July 25, 2024
• Endorse Long‑Term Care reports, including a retrofit of the Grey Gables HVAC system
• Receive Colliers Project Leaders’ update on the Rockwood Terrace redevelopment
• Introduce and pass By‑law 5193‑24 to amend By‑law 5073‑20 and authorize a new GSCA service agreement
• Introduce and pass By‑law 5196‑24 to confirm all council actions and proceedings

Community Services Committee

The committee will consider supporting the Association of Municipalities of Ontario’s report on the opioid crisis and its recommendations. It will also receive and endorse AMO correspondence on homeless encampments. The main financial decision is authorizing $51,500 of unbudgeted CMHC seed funding and a $348,250 architectural services contract for the Rowe’s Lane redevelopment, with related fees funded from multiple sources.

• Support AMO report on the opioid crisis and direct staff to develop next‑step initiatives
• Receive and endorse AMO correspondence on homeless encampments
• Approve $51,500 unbudgeted CMHC seed funding for the Rowe’s Lane project
• Fund $77,083 architectural fees (incl. HST) from CMHC seed, housing capital consulting budget, and Affordable Housing Reserve Fund
• Award JPM Architecture Inc. a $348,250 contract (excl. HST) for Rowe’s Lane redevelopment

Budget and Finance Committee

The Grey County Budget and Finance Committee will receive and endorse the Grey County 2023 Asset Management Plan. It will direct staff to include the plan’s recommended funding in the draft 2025 budget and the projected 2026 budget. The committee will also maintain a $209,500 transfer to the Health Care Initiatives Reserve for 2025 and 2026, rescind the existing Cash and Investment Management Policy and adopt a new one, and receive a lease financing report for information.

• Endorse Grey County 2023 Asset Management Plan and incorporate its funding into 2025 and 2026 budgets
• Maintain $209,500 transfer to the Health Care Initiatives Reserve for the 2025 budget and 2026 projections
• Rescind ADM-03-09 Cash and Investment Management Policy and adopt the updated Cash and Investment Policy
• Receive Lease Financing Report as of December 31, 2023 for information
• Discuss other business and set next meeting for September 16, 2024

Long-Term Care Redevelopment Planning Task Force

The Long-Term Care Redevelopment Planning Task Force met on July 25, 2024, at the Grey County Administration Building. The agenda was amended to start at 1:00 p.m. The primary item was a presentation by Colliers Project Leaders on the Rockwood Terrace redevelopment, which was received for information. No decisions were recorded and the next meeting date is to be determined.

• Presentation on Rockwood Terrace redevelopment project (Colliers Project Leaders) – materials received for information

County Council

The council will consider adopting the minutes from the July 11, 2024 County Council and Committee of the Whole meetings. It will also consider By-law 5195-24, which confirms all actions and proceedings of the council. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Adopt County Council minutes dated July 11, 2024
• Adopt Committee of the Whole minutes dated July 11, 2024
• Adopt closed Committee of the Whole minutes dated July 11, 2024
• Consider By-law 5195-24 to confirm council proceedings

Committee of the Whole

The Grey County Committee of the Whole approved a draft plan for the Broos subdivision and directed staff to negotiate an agreement with the City of Owen Sound to cover the difference between court security costs and provincial grants.

• Court security funding agreement with City of Owen Sound
• Broos Draft Plan of Subdivision Extension approved
• Manassa Frey Minor Exemption approved
• Quarterly Purchasing Report received
• Accessibility Committee minutes adopted

Long-Term Care Committee of Management

The Long-Term Care Committee of Management will receive three informational reports regarding the Long-Term Care Director's update, the operational report, and health human resources for the period ending June 30, 2024. The committee will also move into a closed session to discuss personal matters about identifiable individuals.

• LTC Director's Update May 1 – June 30, 2024
• Long-Term Care Operational Report April 15 – June 14, 2024
• LTC Health Human Resources Update June 30, 2024
• Closed session to discuss personal matters about identifiable individuals
• Next meeting scheduled for September 10, 2024

Grey County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Grey County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to review reports on park and washroom upgrades and a parking request. The committee is also considering the endorsement of the Conventional Transit Accessibility Plan.

• Endorsement of the Conventional Transit Accessibility Plan and amendment of the Grey County Multi-Year Accessibility Plan
• Inglis Falls Washroom Accessibility Upgrade report from Grey Sauble Conservation Authority
• Riverside Park Redesign Project report from the Municipality of West Grey
• Barrier-free on-street parking request for 1049 4th Avenue East from the City of Owen Sound
• Correspondence from CNIB Research Team regarding the Ontario EnAbling Change Program

County Council

The Council will review minutes from June 27, 2024, and receive reports from the Grey Bruce Board of Health. The agenda includes by-laws to amend a service agreement with the Grey Sauble Conservation Authority and to confirm council proceedings.

• By-law 5193-24: Amend service agreement with Grey Sauble Conservation Authority
• Adoption of June 27, 2024, County Council and Committee of the Whole minutes
• Receipt of Grey Bruce Board of Health minutes from May 24, 2024
• By-law 5194-24: Confirm proceedings of the County Council

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing negotiations for service and exit agreements with non-profit housing providers. Members will also discuss a request to reinstate a draft plan for the Georgian Shores Subdivision and consider joining the UNESCO Coalition of Inclusive Municipalities. The agenda includes reviews of committee minutes and minor land use exemptions.

• Negotiating service and exit agreements with non-profit housing providers
• Conditional support for Georgian Shores Subdivision draft plan reinstatement
• Minor exemption application for 813542 East Back Line, Grey Highlands
• Authorization for staff travel to the Pathway to Prosperity National Conference
• Review of 2023 Financial Statements and 2025 Budget Timelines

Committee of the Whole

The Committee will discuss a motion to find new funding models for court security and prisoner transportation costs in Owen Sound. The agenda also includes updates on community safety planning, rideshare services, and hospital bed transfers. Additionally, the committee will consider a theatre sponsorship agreement for Grey Roots Museum & Archives.

• Motion to investigate funding models for $236,233 in court security and prisoner transportation costs
• Sponsorship agreement with Wheildon Investments Inc. to name the Grey Roots Theatre as 'Thomas Wheildon Theatre'
• Information report on the Crawford Subdivision application in West Grey
• Update on Grey Bruce Community Safety and Wellbeing planning
• Correspondence regarding rideshare services in Blue Mountains, Hanover, and Southgate

County Council

Grey County Council will review minutes from June 13, 2024, and receive reports from the Grey Bruce Board of Health. The agenda includes by-laws to confirm council proceedings and authorize land acquisition in West Grey for a redevelopment project.

• By-law 5191-24: Land acquisition in West Grey for Rockwood Terrace Redevelopment
• By-law 5192-24: Confirmation of Council proceedings
• Grey Bruce Board of Health minutes from February, March, and April 2024

Budget and Finance Committee

The committee will receive the 2023 financial statements and audit report presented by BDO. The agenda also includes verbal updates regarding budget timelines, asset management, finance department staffing, and budget software.

• 2023 Financial Statements and Audit
• 2025 Budget Timelines (FR-BFC-17-24)
• Asset Management Plan Report update
• Finance Department Staffing update
• Questica Budget Software update

Agricultural Advisory Committee

The committee will review the 2024 Sustainable Agriculture Survey Results and a presentation on ecological offsetting policy consultation. Discussion items include updates on Bill 185, battery energy storage systems, and sector trends. The meeting also includes reviewing correspondence regarding the impact of stormwater fees on agriculture.

• Ecological Offsetting Policy Consultation presentation
• Sustainable Agriculture Survey Results (CAOR-AAC-15-24)
• Battery Energy Storage Systems update
• Bill 185 update
• Correspondence regarding stormwater fees and agriculture

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing development applications and county policies. Items include approving the Lora Greens subdivision for 38 residential lots and endorsing a new energy conservation plan. The committee will also review updates to the Grey Sauble Conservation Authority agreement.

• Approval of Lora Greens subdivision for 38 single-detached residential lots
• Endorsement of the Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan 2024-2028
• Authorization to proceed with demolition at 130 Rowe’s Lane, Dundalk
• Proposed amendment for tree marking on private lands by Grey Sauble Conservation Authority
• Information report regarding the Forbes Quarry Expansion

County Council

The Grey County Council will review committee minutes and several proposed by-laws. The agenda includes a $20,000 project to refurbish the Grey Gables signage structure and an easement request from Hydro One Networks Inc.

• $20,000 refurbishment of Grey Gables signage structure
• By-law to appoint a person to designate highway construction zones
• Easement grant to Hydro One Networks Inc at Alpha Street Housing Complex
• Adoption of May 2024 committee minutes

Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee

The committee will receive verbal updates regarding provincial planning legislation and ecological policies. Members will also review progress reports for green development standards and economic development.

• Green Development Standards Update and Green Economy Hub Pilot
• Bill 185, Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024 update
• Planning Ecologists & Ecological Offsetting Policy update
• Battery Energy Storage Systems update
• Economic Development & Tourism Strategic Progress Report – Mid-Year 2024

Public Meeting

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