Grey County public meetings in 2025

Joint Municipal Services Committee

The Joint Municipal Services Committee is reviewing efforts to increase family physician capacity in Grey and Bruce. The body is also receiving information regarding regional waste management transition strategies.

• Discussion on Primary Healthcare in Grey County (Report CAOR-JMS-18-25)
• Proposed invitation of Ontario Health Team and Bruce County representatives to the ROMA conference delegation
• Review of Regional Waste Management Strategies (Report CAOR-JMS-21-25)
• Delegation from Lindsay Johnston, Executive Director of Grey Bruce Ontario Health Team

The Joint Municipal Services Committee received report CAOR-JMS-18-25 and directed staff to invite Ontario Health Team members and Bruce County representatives to a ROMA conference delegation, pending approval. The Committee also directed staff to explore partnerships with the Grey‑Bruce OHT as outlined in the report. Additionally, the Committee received report CAOR-JMS-21-25 on the regional waste management transition for information.

• Approved direction to invite OHT Grey‑Bruce members and Bruce County reps to ROMA conference delegation (motion carried)
• Approved direction to explore partnerships with Grey‑Bruce OHT as outlined in report CAOR-JMS-18-25 (motion carried)
• Received report CAOR-JMS-21-25 on regional waste management transition for information (motion carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider the Grey County 2026 draft operating and capital budget, including a proposal to increase the levy (percentage not specified) and a by‑law to adopt revenue and expenditure estimates that would raise additional taxation (amount not specified). The meeting also includes a closed‑session to discuss labour relations and employee (union) negotiations. No other decisions are listed.

• Review of Grey County 2026 Draft Budget and 10‑Year Capital Forecast (PDF attached)
• Proposal to adopt the 2026 budget with a levy increase (percentage unspecified)
• Proposed by‑law to adopt 2026 revenue and expenditure estimates requiring additional taxation (amount unspecified)
• Closed session to discuss labour relations or employee (union) negotiations
• Standard procedural items (call to order, roll call, land acknowledgement, etc.)

The Committee approved the 2026 budget, adding a 4.78% levy increase that will raise total taxation to $83,951,800. Motions to remove the Social Pinpoint expense and to eliminate self‑financed debenture costs were carried. An amendment to increase forestry revenue by $14,100 was also carried, while proposals to cut council conferences and to fund road exchanges from the levy were rejected.

• Removed Social Pinpoint item from 2026 budget (Carried)
• Reduced council conferences in 2026 from two to one (Lost)
• Increased forestry revenue by $14,100 in draft 2026 budget (Carried)
• Eliminated self‑financed debenture expenses: Chatsworth Paramedic $65,425, Grey Gables $73,235, Administration Building $706,540 (Carried)
• Road exchanges to be funded 75% levy and 25% one‑time funding (Lost; vote 50‑46)
• Adopted 2026 budget with 4.78% levy increase, total tax revenue $83,951,800 (Carried)

County Council

The council will adopt the November 27, 2025 County Council and Committee of the Whole minutes. It will introduce and pass By‑law 5262‑25, which confirms the council’s actions and proceedings. Other agenda items include closed meeting matters, reports, and news, but no specific decisions are listed.

• Adopt County Council minutes dated November 27, 2025
• Adopt Committee of the Whole minutes dated November 27, 2025
• Introduce and pass By‑law 5262‑25 to confirm council proceedings
• Closed meeting matters (no details provided)
• Reports and news items (no details provided)

The council adopted the minutes from the November 27, 2025 County Council meeting and the closed Committee of the Whole meeting. By‑law 5262-25, which confirms all actions and proceedings of the council, was introduced and passed. All motions were carried without recorded vote tallies.

• Adopted County Council minutes dated Nov 27, 2025 (motion carried)
• Adopted closed Committee of the Whole minutes dated Nov 27, 2025 (motion carried)
• Approved By‑law 5262-25 confirming council actions (motion carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will adopt several consent agenda items, including minutes and resolutions from other municipalities. It will approve minor forest‑management exemptions and endorse the county’s cloud strategy. The body will receive and refer the 2026 draft budget, including a $30,000 Social Pinpoint expenditure, for further discussion in the 2026 budget process.

• Adopt Grey County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee minutes dated November 20, 2025
• Support the City of Owen Sound resolution on the State of Emergency for Mental Health, Homelessness, and Addictions
• Approve Elias Bauman minor exemption under the Forest Management By‑law for Part Lot 19, Concession 6, Euphrasia
• Endorse the Grey County Cloud Strategy and Infrastructure Replacement report (ITR‑CW‑03‑25)
• Receive the 2026 draft budget and refer the $30,000 Social Pinpoint expense for further council discussion

The Council approved the evaluation of county‑wide library services and adopted the consent agenda. It approved two minor forest‑management exemptions, endorsed the County cloud strategy, and supported a boundary‑adjustment proposal between Hanover and West Grey. The Council requested provincial assurance that new conservation‑authority funding will not come from municipal levies and endorsed the Team Grey Memorandum of Understanding. The 2026 draft budget was received and forwarded to Council for further consideration.

• Approved evaluation of county‑wide library services (Carried)
• Approved minor exemption for Part Lot 19, Concession 6, Euphrasia (Carried)
• Approved minor exemption for Part of Lot 21, Concession 2, Sullivan (Carried)
• Endorsed County cloud strategy (Carried)
• Requested provincial assurance on conservation‑authority funding (Carried, unanimously passed)
• Supported Hanover‑West Grey boundary adjustment (Carried)
• Endorsed Team Grey Memorandum of Understanding (Carried)
• Forwarded 2026 draft budget to County Council for consideration (Carried)

Agricultural Advisory Committee

The Grey County Agricultural Advisory Committee will discuss road‑side cutting and removal of ash and elm trees. It will consider a boundary adjustment between the municipalities of West Grey and Hanover. An update on the 2025 Experimental Acres program will be presented, and deadstock removal will be reviewed. The meeting also includes a round‑table on sector trends and a call for weather and environment stories for a museum exhibit.

• Cutting of ash and elm trees and removal on roadsides
• West Grey/Hanover boundary adjustment (see www.westgrey.com/boundaryadjustment and www.hanover.ca/boundaryadjustment)
• CAOR‑AAC‑19‑25 Experimental Acres Program – 2025 update (report attachments)
• Deadstock removal
• Call for Grey County weather & environment stories for museum exhibit

The Agricultural Advisory Committee moved to receive the CAOR‑AAC‑19‑25 Experimental Acres 2025 program outcomes report for information, and the motion was carried. The meeting was then adjourned on a motion by Councillor Milne. No other formal decisions were recorded.

• Received Experimental Acres 2025 report for information (moved by Member Hsueh, seconded by Councillor Keaveney, carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Councillor Milne)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss the Grey County 2026 Draft Budget and 10‑Year Capital Forecast documents. It will also consider the 2026 Reserve Continuity and transportation capital maps covering three‑year and ten‑year periods. The meeting may enter a closed session to address labour relations or employee negotiations.

• 2026 Draft Budget (operating and capital) – Grey County 2026 Draft Budget and 10 Year Capital Forecast.pdf
• 2026 Reserve Continuity document
• Transportation Capital Maps – 3‑Year Capital and 10‑Year Capital maps
• Closed session to discuss labour relations or employee negotiations

The Committee entered closed session to discuss labour‑relations matters. The 2026 and 2027 budgets were each increased using One‑Time Funding Reserve amounts for Paramedic Services. The Social Pinpoint item and a proposed Climate Change employee position were removed from the 2026 budget, and the Social Pinpoint motion was deferred to Dec 12, 2025. Staff were tasked with providing cost information for councillor conference attendance before the next meeting.

• Entered closed session to discuss labour relations (carried)
• Adjusted 2026 budget with $227,000 from One‑Time Funding Reserve for Paramedic Services (carried)
• Adjusted 2027 budget with $235,000 from One‑Time Funding Reserve for Paramedic Services (carried)
• Removed Social Pinpoint item from 2026 budget (carried)
• Deferred further discussion on Social Pinpoint to Dec 12, 2025 (carried)
• Removed proposed Climate Change employee position from 2026 budget (carried)
• Directed staff to bring back cost information on councillor conference attendance (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:05 p.m. (carried)

County Council

This is an inaugural meeting focused on the election and swearing-in of the Warden. The council will hear candidate introductions and nominee comments before voting to select the chair.

• Election of Warden
• Swearing in of Warden
• Adoption of Warden's Address

The council elected Councillor Andrea Matrosovs as Warden for the 2026 term by acclamation. A motion to adopt the Warden's address was carried. The meeting was then adjourned at 6:16 p.m.

• Andrea Matrosovs acclaimed as Warden for 2026 (acclamation)
• Motion to adopt Warden's address carried
• Motion to elect Warden carried
• Council adjourned meeting at 6:16 p.m.

County Council

County Council is meeting to adopt several by-laws authorizing agreements with health and social service partners. The body will also consider the proposed 2026 Long-Term Care budget.

• By-law 5257-25: MOU between Grey County, Municipality of Grey Highlands, and Brightshores Health System
• By-law 5258-25: Agreement with Federation of Canadian Municipalities for Local Leadership for Climate Adaptation Program
• By-law 5259-25: Agreement with Lutheran Social Services for Canada Ontario Community Housing Initiative (COCHI) funding
• Proposed 2026 Long-Term Care budget for consideration as part of the corporate budget package

The council adopted the County Council and Committee of the Whole minutes from November 13, 2025, and the closed Committee of the Whole minutes from the same date. It also adopted the Long‑Term Care Committee of Management minutes from November 12, 2025 and endorsed four related reports. Five by‑laws (5257‑25 to 5261‑25) were introduced, read, and approved.

• Adopted County Council and Committee of the Whole minutes dated Nov 13, 2025 (Carried)
• Adopted closed Committee of the Whole minutes dated Nov 13, 2025 (Carried)
• Adopted Long‑Term Care Committee of Management minutes dated Nov 12, 2025 and endorsed four reports (Carried)
• Approved By‑law 5257‑25 authorizing an MOU with Grey Highlands and Brightshores Health System
• Approved By‑law 5258‑25 agreement with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities for the Local Leadership for Climate Adaptation Program
• Approved By‑law 5259‑25 authorizing funds to Lutheran Social Services and Lutheran Outreach Ministries via the Canada‑Ontario Community Housing Initiative
• Approved By‑law 5260‑25 confirming all council actions and proceedings
• Approved By‑law 5261‑25 approving a Delegation of Duties Policy

Special Joint Meeting

The Grey and Bruce County Councils will meet jointly and adopt the agenda and procedural by-law for the session. The council will enter a closed session under Section 239(2)h of the Municipal Act to discuss confidential information supplied by Canada, the province or a Crown agency concerning governance of the Grey Bruce Health Unit. After the closed session, a presentation received from the Province of Ontario will be recorded for information. The meeting will then be adjourned.

• Adopt agenda and Grey County Procedural By-law 5134-22 for the joint meeting
• Closed session to discuss confidential Grey Bruce Health Unit governance matters
• Receive and record a presentation on confidential information from the Province of Ontario
• Appointment of Grey County Warden Andrea Matrosovs as chair of the meeting

The Special Joint Council adopted the meeting agenda and Grey County Procedural By‑law 5134‑22, appointing Warden Andrea Matrosovs as chair and setting quorum and voting rules. It approved moving into a closed session to receive confidential information about the Grey Bruce Health Unit. After receiving a closed‑session presentation, the council recorded the information for the record and then adjourned.

• Adopted agenda and Procedural By‑law 5134‑22 (carried)
• Approved moving into closed session on confidential health‑unit matters (carried)
• Recorded closed‑session presentation for information (carried)
• Adjourned the meeting (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will receive reports on the 2025 Housing Action Plan, a West Grey police station subdivision, and a forestry minor exemption. The body will also waive procedural rules to set the date for the 2026 Warden election.

• Waive procedural by-law to hold 2026 Warden election on Dec 2
• Receive West Grey Police Station Subdivision information
• Approve Tilman Martin minor exemption for forestry
• Receive 2025 Housing Action Plan status update
• Support Town of Whitby on Blue Box recycling impacts

The Committee of the Whole adopted the consent agenda and authorized staff actions. It received several reports for information, waived the inaugural session date and set the meeting for Dec. 2, 2025, and approved a minor exemption under the County’s Forest Management By‑law. The council also moved into closed session to discuss personal and negotiation matters before adjourning.

• Adopted consent agenda items (CW162-25) – carried
• Received OSM correspondence on extended producer responsibility for Blue Box recycling – carried
• Received West Grey Police Station subdivision information report – carried
• Waived inaugural session date and scheduled meeting for Dec 2, 2025 – carried
• Adopted Planning and Economic Development Committee minutes and received economic development report – carried
• Received Housing Action Plan status update and directed distribution to municipalities and MPs/MPPs – carried
• Approved Tilman Martin minor exemption under Forest Management By‑law – carried
• Moved into closed session to discuss personal and negotiation matters – carried

Budget and Finance Committee

The committee is meeting to review the 2026 Draft Budget and a corporate financial update from September 30, 2025. The body will decide whether to forward the draft budget to County Council for consideration.

• Review of 2026 Draft Budget (FR-BFC-24-25)
• Corporate Financial Update as of September 30, 2025 (FR-BFC-22-25)
• Closed session regarding union negotiations and labour relations

The Grey County Budget and Finance Committee met on November 26, 2025 to review the corporate financial update and the draft 2026 budget. A motion was carried to refer the $30,000 Social Pinpoint software expenditure to County Council for discussion during the 2026 budget process. The corporate financial update was also received for information.

• Corporate Financial Update received for information (carried)
• Referral of $30,000 Social Pinpoint software expense to County Council for 2026 budget discussion (carried)

Grey County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Grey County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee will receive and comment on design concepts for the Kemble and Sarawak Family Park playgrounds. It will also receive information on Highway 26 and Grey Road 2 improvements and the Georgian Trail realignment, a report on municipal accessibility legislation, and a staff report on West Grey front‑counter renovations. Additionally, site‑plan approvals from the City of Owen Sound will be presented for information.

• Kemble and Sarawak Playground Design Concepts (Georgian Bluffs)
• Highway 26 and Grey Road 2 Improvements and Georgian Trail Realignment (The Blue Mountains)
• CCR‑JAAC‑19‑25 Municipal Accessibility Legislation report
• West Grey Front Counter Renovations staff report
• City of Owen Sound site‑plan approvals for multiple addresses (e.g., 750 9th Street W, 843 9th Ave E, 1800 8th Street East)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will receive and discuss several items, including a request to continue Grey Transit Route (GTR) and Guelph Owen Sound Transit (GOST) services into 2026 with funding from the Ontario Transit Investment Fund. Staff will be directed to prepare comments on Bill 60, the Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act 2025, and to draft a Memorandum of Understanding for a potential land sale to Grey Highlands for an OPP station. Additional items include a Delegation of Duties by‑law update, a development charges exemption request from Bayshore Street Developments Inc., and a consent agenda of routine reports.

• Continuation of Grey Transit Route (GTR) and Guelph Owen Sound Transit (GOST) services in 2026, funded through the Ontario Transit Investment Fund
• Bill 60, Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act 2025 – staff to submit comments to the Environmental Registry
• Potential sale of lands adjacent to Grey Gables to the Municipality of Grey Highlands and related easement/Memorandum of Understanding for an OPP station
• Delegation of Duties By‑law and Policy update – draft by‑law to be considered by Council
• Development Charges Exemption Request from Bayshore Street Developments Inc. – staff to inform the applicant of policy requirements

The County Council approved deferring the Ayton Paramedic Services base to the 2027 budget. It also adopted the Budget and Finance Committee minutes from October 29, 2025, and approved a report on the Going Green in Grey initiative. Additional actions included a development‑charges deferral for Bayshore Street Developments and the preparation of easements and a land‑sale memorandum with Brightshores Health System and Grey Highlands.

• Ayton Paramedic Services base deferred to 2027 budget – Carried
• Funding of $28,000 for Experimental Acres project removed from draft 2026 budget – Lost
• Development charges deferral and conditional exemption for Bayshore Street Developments – Carried
• Report on implications of removing, modifying or maintaining Going Green in Grey initiative – Carried
• Budget and Finance Committee minutes dated Oct 29, 2025 adopted – Carried
• Ten Year Capital Forecast report received and included in 2026/2027 budgets – Carried
• Brightshores Easement request and MOU report received – Carried
• By‑law to authorize MoU for potential land sale to Grey Highlands – Carried

County Council

Grey County Council will adopt minutes from the October 23, 2025 meeting and confirm the actions taken during the November 13, 2025 session. The agenda includes reports and by-laws.

• Adoption of County Council and Committee of the Whole minutes from Oct 23, 2025
• Adoption of closed Committee of the Whole minutes from Oct 23, 2025
• By-law 5255-25: Agreement of Purchase and Sale for 1348 Seventh Ave W
• By-law 5256-25: Confirming proceedings of Council for Nov 13, 2025

The council adopted the October 23, 2025 County Council minutes and the closed Committee of the Whole minutes. It also passed By-law 5255-25 to purchase land at 1348 Seventh Avenue West in Owen Sound and By-law 5256-25 to confirm all council actions. All motions were carried.

• Adopted County Council minutes dated Oct 23, 2025 (Carried)
• Adopted closed Committee of the Whole minutes dated Oct 23, 2025 (Carried)
• Passed By-law 5255-25 to purchase land at 1348 Seventh Avenue West, Owen Sound (Carried)
• Passed By-law 5256-25 to confirm all council actions and proceedings (Carried)

Long-Term Care Committee of Management

The Long‑Term Care Committee of Management will receive the LTC Director's Update for September 1‑October 31 2025 and the LTC Operational Report for August 15‑October 14 2025 as informational items. It will also consider the 2026 Proposed LTC Budgets and forward them to County Council as part of the overall corporate budget package. No other decisions or actions are listed on the agenda.

• LTC Director's Update September 1‑October 31 2025 (LTCR‑CM‑24‑25)
• LTC Operational Report August 15‑October 14 2025 (LTCR‑CM‑25‑25)
• 2026 Proposed LTC Budgets (LTCR‑CM‑26‑25) to be forwarded to County Council

The Committee formally received three reports for information: the LTC Director update, the LTC Operational Report (Aug 15‑Oct 14 2025), and the proposed 2026 LTC budget. It then approved forwarding the 2026 LTC budget to County Council as part of the overall corporate budget package.

• Received LTC Director Update report for information (carried)
• Received LTC Operational Report (Aug 15‑Oct 14 2025) for information (carried)
• Received proposed 2026 LTC budget report for information (carried)
• Forwarded 2026 LTC budget to County Council as part of corporate budget package (carried)

Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee will receive a progress report on economic development, tourism, and culture for November 2025 and discuss 2026 priorities. The meeting also includes an overview of Bill 60 and a roundtable on sector trends.

• Economic Development, Tourism and Culture Strategic Progress Report - November 2025
• 2026 Priorities (Director Myers)
• Bill 60 Overview (Director Taylor)
• Roundtable Discussion on Sector Trends and Challenges
• Next meeting scheduled for February 19, 2026

The Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee formally received the November 2025 Economic Development, Tourism and Culture Strategic Progress Report for information. The motion was moved by Councillor Milne, seconded by Councillor McKay and carried. The meeting also included presentations on regional marketing, apprenticeship collaborations, museum funding, and upcoming community events, but no other decisions were made.

• Received Economic Development, Tourism and Culture Strategic Progress Report (carried)

Budget and Finance Committee

The committee will receive the 2026‑2035 Ten Year Capital Forecast report (FR‑BFC‑21‑25) and consider including its first two years in the 2026 budget and the 2027 proposed budget. An overview of the draft 2026 budget will be presented. A Capital Project Status Update report (as of August 31 2025) will be received for information. The committee may enter closed session to discuss labour relations or employee negotiations under the Municipal Act.

• Receive 2026‑2035 Ten Year Capital Forecast (FR‑BFC‑21‑25) and consider its first two years for the 2026 and 2027 budgets
• Presentation of an overview of the draft 2026 budget
• Receive Capital Project Status Update report (as of August 31 2025) for information (FR‑BFC‑20‑25)
• Potential closed‑session discussion of labour relations or employee negotiations per the Municipal Act
• Next meeting scheduled for November 26 2025 at 10:00 a.m.

The Budget and Finance Committee carried a motion to defer the Ayton Paramedic Services base to the 2027 budget. It also approved the removal of $28,000 for the Experimental Acres project and a re‑evaluation of the Grey Road 17B Somers Street to Highway 21 project. Several other budget items were either lost, withdrawn, or sent for further reporting.

• Deferred Ayton Paramedic Services base to 2027 budget (carried)
• Removed $28,000 funding for Experimental Acres project from draft 2026 budget (carried)
• Re‑evaluated CON 0036‑Grey Road 17B Somers Street to Highway 21 for scope reduction (carried)
• Removed $20,000 from draft 2026 budget for Chatsworth base kitchenette (lost)
• Motion to remove $50,000 strategic‑plan item withdrawn after clarification (withdrawn)
• Removed Going Green in Grey initiative from 2026 budget (lost)
• Staff to prepare report on implications of removing Going Green initiative for 2027 budget (carried)
• Received Ten Year Capital Forecast report and included first two years in 2026 budget and 2027 proposed budget (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is discussing the development of a new paramedic base in Dundalk and the repurposing of the Rockwood Terrace Long-Term Care Home. The body is also reviewing planning authority requests from the Town of The Blue Mountains and various subdivision and official plan reports.

• Proposed $2,472,000 project budget for a new Paramedic base at the former Patrol D location in Dundalk
• Discussion on repurposing Rockwood Terrace Long-Term Care Home and response to Ministry of Long-Term Care survey
• Request from Town of The Blue Mountains for delegated planning approval authority for subdivisions and condominiums
• Memorandum of Understanding with Bruce County for the Grey Bruce Local Immigration Partnership 2025-2028
• Information reports on East Mountain Subdivision and Official Plan Amendment 28 (H. Bye Construction)

The Committee approved staff direction to begin background studies at the former Patrol D site in Dundalk and to establish a $2,472,000 project budget funded by a debenture, with an RFP to be issued before the 2026 budget. It also directed staff to work with the Town of The Blue Mountains on delegating planning approvals and to prepare a draft memorandum of understanding. Additionally, staff were instructed to advise the Ministry of Long‑Term Care on the potential redevelopment of the Rockwood Terrace facility and to note the County’s capacity constraints.

• Approved direction for Dundalk Paramedic Base studies and $2,472,000 budget (carried)
• Approved direction for Town of The Blue Mountains planning‑approval delegation study and draft MOU (carried)
• Approved direction to advise Ministry on Rockwood Terrace redevelopment and feasibility studies (carried)
• Authorized signing of Grey Bruce Local Immigration Partnership MOU with Bruce County (carried)
• Received Canada Post Union resolution for information (carried)
• Received Quarterly Purchasing Report Q3 2025 for information (carried)
• Received East Mountain Subdivision information report for information (carried)
• Moved into closed session to discuss confidential provincial information (carried)

County Council

The council will consider and adopt By-law 5254-25, which confirms all actions and proceedings of the council on October 23. The council will also adopt the minutes from the October 9, 2025 County Council and Committee of the Whole meetings, including closed‑session minutes from the Budget and Finance Committee dated September 24, 2025. No reports are scheduled, and the meeting includes standard procedural items.

• Adopt By-law 5254-25 to confirm council actions on October 23
• Adopt County Council minutes dated October 9, 2025
• Adopt Committee of the Whole minutes dated October 9, 2025
• Adopt closed‑session Budget and Finance Committee minutes dated September 24, 2025
• Local Government Week celebration

The council adopted the October 9, 2025 Council and Committee of the Whole minutes and the closed‑session Budget and Finance minutes. A motion to introduce and pass By‑law 5254‑25, confirming all Council actions, was carried. The meeting was adjourned at 10:21 a.m.

• Adopted October 9, 2025 Council minutes (motion by Councillor Nielsen, carried)
• Adopted closed Committee of the Whole and Budget & Finance minutes (motion by Councillor Dobreen, carried)
• Passed By‑law 5254‑25 to confirm all Council actions (motion by Councillor Dickert, carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:21 a.m. (motion by Councillors Dobreen and Eccles, carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing a tender award for a new paramedic base and discussing 2026-2027 budget assumptions. The body is also considering a resolution to oppose provincial legislation that would prohibit automated speed enforcement.

• Proposed $2,155,000 contract to Domm Construction Ltd. for the Feversham Paramedic Base
• Proposed 2026 budget additions of $339,700 and 2027 additions of $95,700 for staffing
• Proposed $250,000 for an external consultant to develop a Regional Waste Management Plan
• Resolution to ask MPP Vickers and MPP Saunderson to oppose prohibiting automated speed enforcement
• Information report on the 372 Grey Road 21 Subdivision (Rhemm Properties)

The Committee of the Whole adopted several resolutions and budget items. It approved a $2,155,000 design‑build contract with Domm Construction for a new Paramedic Services base in Feversham, funded by a debenture. Additional funding was allocated to partner agencies for SOS and extended services through March 31 2026, and $250,000 was set aside for a regional waste‑management plan. The council also endorsed the 2025 Accessibility Compliance Report, directed new staffing and budget allocations, and entered closed session to discuss labour relations with Social Services OPSEU Local 266.

• Adopted resolution urging MPPs to oppose any provincial ban on automated speed cameras (CW127-25)
• Approved $2,155,000 design‑build contract with Domm Construction for Feversham Paramedic Services base (CW129-25)
• Approved additional funding to partner agencies for SOS and extended services through March 31 2026 (CW130-25)
• Endorsed 2025 Accessibility Compliance Report and directed review of related design items (CW131-25)
• Directed inclusion of $339,700 (2026) and $95,700 (2027) for full‑time staffing and student positions in the budget (CW132-25)
• Allocated $250,000 in the 2026 budget for an external consultant to develop a Regional Waste Management Plan (CW133-25)
• Authorized staff to investigate using development charges to support health‑care and physician recruitment (CW133-25)
• Entered closed session to discuss labour relations with Social Services OPSEU Local 266 (CW134-25)

County Council

Grey County Council is reviewing budget impacts and procurement for the new Rockwood Terrace. The meeting includes decisions on operational readiness funding and cost-sharing for stormwater upgrades.

• Proposed $800,000 from One Time Funding Reserve for Rockwood Terrace 2026 operational readiness
• Grey County's share of South Street East project downstream stormwater upgrades totaling $1,223,170.65
• Procurement of beds, bedside and overbed tables, lifts, tubs, and food production management support for Rockwood Terrace
• By-law 5252-25 to amend the Infrastructure, Responsibility and Cost Sharing Agreement for Rockwood Terrace Early Works

The council adopted several prior meeting minutes and endorsed multiple long‑term‑care reports. It approved by‑laws 5252‑25 and 5253‑25, amending the infrastructure agreement for the Rockwood Terrace early works and confirming all council actions. The council also directed procurement for Rockwood Terrace items, added an $800,000 operational‑readiness cost to the draft 2026 budget, funded it from the One‑Time Funding Reserve, and authorized a by‑law for the South Street East cost‑sharing agreement.

• Adopted County Council minutes dated September 25, 2025 – Carried
• Adopted closed Committee of Whole minutes dated September 25, 2025 – Carried
• Adopted Long‑Term Care Committee of Management minutes (Sept 18) and received two reports – Carried
• Adopted Long‑Term Care Redevelopment Planning Task Force minutes (Sept 24) and endorsed six resolutions including procurement and budget actions – Carried
• Approved By‑law 5252‑25 to amend the Infrastructure, Responsibility and Cost Sharing Agreement for the Rockwood Terrace early works – Carried
• Approved By‑law 5253‑25 to confirm all actions and proceedings of the council – Carried
• Included an estimated $800,000 operational‑readiness cost for Rockwood Terrace in the draft 2026 budget – Carried
• Authorized a by‑law to execute the updated cost‑sharing agreement for the South Street East storm‑water project, noting Grey County’s share of $1,223,170.65 – Carried

Joint Municipal Services Committee

The Joint Municipal Services Committee directed staff to allocate $250,000 in the 2026 budget, using the Waste Management Reserve and One Time Funding Reserve, to hire an external consultant for a Regional Waste Management Plan. Staff were also instructed to pursue shared training opportunities, compile a library of HR policies, and develop a framework for secondments, mentoring and job shadowing by the end of 2026. Additionally, the committee received correspondence from the Municipality of Tweed regarding collaborative sustainable waste‑management actions for information.

• Allocate $250,000 in the 2026 budget for an external consultant to develop a Regional Waste Management Plan
• Implement shared training opportunities across Grey County municipalities in 2026
• Create a library of HR policies accessible to member municipalities
• Develop a framework for secondments, mentoring and job shadowing by end of 2026
• Receive Tweed municipality correspondence on incineration and recycling programs for information

The committee carried a motion directing staff to investigate using development charges to support health‑care and physician recruitment. It approved allocating $250,000 from the Waste Management Reserve and One‑Time Funding Reserve in the 2026 budget to hire an external consultant for a Regional Waste Management Plan. The committee also directed staff to implement shared training, compile a library of HR policies, develop frameworks for secondments and job‑shadowing, and collaborate with Grey Bruce OHT on health‑care recruitment. Finally, it received for information a correspondence from the Municipality of Tweed on sustainable waste management.

• Directed staff to investigate using development charges for health‑care recruitment (carried)
• Approved $250,000 in 2026 budget for external waste‑management consultant (carried)
• Directed staff to implement shared training opportunities across municipalities (carried)
• Directed staff to compile a library of HR policies for member municipalities (carried)
• Directed staff to develop framework for secondments, mentoring and job shadowing (carried)
• Directed staff to work with Grey Bruce OHT and provide a summary of health‑care recruitment efforts (carried)
• Received Tweed municipality correspondence on sustainable waste management for information (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is discussing infrastructure investments, including a new long-term care home and motor grader purchase. The body is also reviewing proposals to eliminate industrial development charges for 2025 and 2026.

• Contract award to Toromont Cat – Grey County / Owen Sound for a motor grader totaling $628,444
• Proposed $130,000 for site preparation of County-owned housing properties in Markdale and Durham
• Proposal to reduce industrial non-residential development charges to zero for 2025 and 2026
• Discussion on developing 62 to 128 long-term care beds at Grey Gables
• Proposed 2026 budget inclusion of $145,000 for Ontario Transit Investment Funding

The Committee of the Whole approved a $628,444 contract for a motor grader with Toromont Cat. It also added $130,000 from the One‑Time Funding Reserve to the 2026 budget for site‑preparation work on County‑owned surplus lands in Markdale and Durham. Additional actions included authorizing a Court Security Contribution Agreement, directing a long‑term‑care survey and a request to keep a 62‑bed allocation, and approving a $145,000 levy for the 2026 Ontario Transit Investment Funding.

• Awarded $628,444 motor grader contract to Toromont Cat (carried)
• Approved $130,000 from One‑Time Funding Reserve for housing site‑prep in Markdale and Durham (carried)
• Authorized signing of Court Security Contribution Agreement and funding of shortfall (carried)
• Directed staff to complete LTC survey by Sep 29 2025 and request province maintain 62‑bed allocation; vote 49‑43 (carried)
• Tabled clauses 3 and 4 of LTC motion by unanimous consent
• Motion to eliminate industrial development charges for 2025‑2026 and return < $25,000 lost
• Authorized $145,000 2026 levy for OTIF grant and signing of related agreements (carried)
• Directed staff to provide follow‑up report on natural gas expansion and consider provincial comment (carried)

County Council

The council will adopt the minutes from the September 11, 2025 County Council and Committee of the Whole meetings. It will introduce and pass three by-laws: a tax refund for eligible heritage properties, an agreement to acquire land in Grey Highlands for a new Feversham paramedic base, and a by‑law confirming the council’s proceedings. No other items are listed.

• Adopt County Council minutes dated September 11, 2025
• Adopt Committee of the Whole minutes dated September 11, 2025
• By-law 5249-25 – tax refunds for eligible heritage properties
• By-law 5250-25 – acquisition of land for a new Feversham paramedic base in Grey Highlands
• By-law 5251-25 – confirm all actions and proceedings of the council

The council introduced and passed By‑law 5249‑25 to provide tax refunds for eligible heritage properties. It also passed By‑law 5250‑25 to authorize acquisition of land in Grey Highlands for a new Feversham paramedic base. By‑law 5251‑25 confirming all council actions and proceedings was likewise approved.

• By‑law 5249‑25 (heritage property tax refunds) – introduced, read and finally passed
• By‑law 5250‑25 (land acquisition for new Feversham paramedic base) – introduced, read and finally passed
• By‑law 5251‑25 (confirm council actions and proceedings) – introduced, read and finally passed
• Adopted Council and Committee of the Whole minutes dated September 11, 2025 – carried
• Adopted closed Committee of the Whole minutes dated September 11, 2025 – carried

Long-Term Care Redevelopment Planning Task Force

The Long-Term Care Redevelopment Planning Task Force is reviewing procurement and budget impacts for the new Rockwood Terrace. The body is discussing operational readiness costs and stormwater infrastructure cost-sharing.

• Proposed $800,000 from the One Time Funding Reserve for 2026 operational readiness activities
• Grey County's share of South Street East Project stormwater upgrades totaling $1,223,170.65 excluding HST
• Procurement of beds, bedside and overbed tables, lifts, tubs, and food production management support
• Proposed by-law to authorize a cost-sharing agreement between Grey County and the Municipality of West Grey
• Update from Andrew Rodrigues, Colliers Team Lead

The Task Force received the report on single‑sourcing beds, lifts and food service equipment and directed staff to begin procurement. The operational‑readiness budget impact of $800,000 was accepted and added to the draft 2026 budget, funded from the One Time Funding Reserve. Grey County’s share of the South Street East storm‑water upgrades was confirmed at $1,223,170.65 and a by‑law will be introduced to authorize the cost‑sharing agreement.

• Report LTCR‑RP‑17‑25 on single‑sourcing equipment received; staff directed to procure items – Carried
• Report LTCR‑RP‑18‑25 on operational‑readiness budget impact of $800,000 received; included in draft 2026 budget and funded from One Time Funding Reserve – Carried
• Report CAOR‑RP‑13‑25 on South Street East storm‑water upgrades cost share received; Grey County share set at $1,223,170.65 and by‑law to authorize agreement – Carried

Budget and Finance Committee

The Budget and Finance Committee is discussing budget assumptions and timelines for 2026 and 2027. The body is considering specific staffing requests and funding allocations for the next two budget cycles.

• Proposed $339,700 for 2026 and $95,700 for 2027 to accommodate full-time staffing requests
• Proposed 2026 full-time positions: Duty Supervisor (Paramedic Services), Mechanic (Transportation Services), Law Clerk (Legislative Services), and Coordinator (Climate and Environmental Initiatives)
• Proposed 2027 full-time positions: Mechanic, Facilities Manager, Manager Performance and Culture, and Business/Data Analyst
• Proposed addition of two student positions for both 2026 and 2027 budgets
• Capital presentation regarding Long-Term Care

The Budget and Finance Committee received the FR‑BFC‑18‑25 report and incorporated its budget assumptions into the draft 2026 and 2027 budgets. It approved $339,700 for 2026 and $95,700 for 2027 to fund new full‑time and student staffing positions. The committee also moved to a closed session to discuss labour‑relations matters.

• Received FR‑BFC‑18‑25 report on 2026/2027 budget assumptions – carried
• Approved $339,700 in the 2026 budget for staffing requests – carried
• Approved $95,700 in the 2027 forecast budget for staffing requests – carried
• Approved full‑time positions (Duty Supervisor, Mechanic, Law Clerk, Coordinator) for 2026 – carried
• Approved full‑time positions (Mechanic, Facilities Manager, Manager Performance and Culture, Business/Data Analyst) for 2027 – carried
• Approved two student positions in the 2026 budget – carried
• Approved two student positions in the 2027 forecast budget – carried
• Authorized closed session to discuss labour‑relations matters – carried

Grey County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Grey County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee will receive and endorse the 2025 Accessibility Compliance Report for submission to the Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility. The committee will also review and comment on the proposed pedestrian facilities and rest areas for the Grey Road 12 reconstruction in Markdale. It will consider the renovation plans and updated lease for the Childcare Centre at Grey Gables. Additionally, the committee will review the Municipality of West Grey’s 2025‑2029 Multi‑Year Accessibility Plan.

• Endorse Grey County 2025 Accessibility Compliance Report for Ministry submission
• Review design of pedestrian facilities and rest areas for Grey Road 12 reconstruction – Markdale
• Review proposed renovations and updated lease for the Childcare Centre at Grey Gables
• Review Municipality of West Grey 2025‑2029 Multi‑Year Accessibility Plan

The Grey County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee received and endorsed the 2025 Accessibility Compliance Report for submission to the Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility. It also agreed to review the Grey Road 12 reconstruction design and rest‑area proposals, the Grey Gables childcare centre renovation and lease update, and West Grey's 2025‑2029 Multi‑Year Accessibility Plan. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Endorsed 2025 Accessibility Compliance Report for Ministry submission (carried)
• Received and will review Grey Road 12 reconstruction design and rest‑area proposals (carried)
• Received and will review Grey Gables childcare centre renovation and lease update (carried)
• Received and will review West Grey 2025‑2029 Multi‑Year Accessibility Plan (carried)
• Adjourned meeting (carried)

Long-Term Care Committee of Management

The Long-Term Care Committee of Management will receive the LTC Director’s update covering July 1 – August 31 2025 and the LTC Operational Report covering June 15 – August 14 2025. Both items are presented for information only; no decisions or actions are listed. The agenda also includes routine items such as call to order, declaration of interest, and setting the next meeting date.

• LTC Director’s Update (July 1‑August 31 2025) – information report
• LTC Operational Report (June 15‑August 14 2025) – information report

The Long‑Term Care Committee of Management moved to receive the Director’s update (LTCR‑CM‑13‑25) and the operational report (LTCR‑CM‑14‑25) for information, and both motions were carried. The meeting was then adjourned on a motion by Councillors Paterson and Keaveney. The next meeting is scheduled for November 12, 2025.

• Receive LTCR‑CM‑13‑25 Director's update for information – carried
• Receive LTCR‑CM‑14‑25 Operational report for information – carried
• Adjourn meeting – carried

County Council

The council will adopt By-law 5248-25, which confirms all actions and proceedings of the September 11 meeting. It will also adopt the council and Committee of the Whole minutes dated August 14, 2025, and receive Board of Health minutes dated June 27, 2025. A report on the AMO Conference roundtable and delegation update will be presented.

• Adoption of By-law 5248-25 to confirm September 11 proceedings
• Adoption of County Council minutes dated August 14, 2025
• Adoption of Committee of the Whole minutes dated August 14, 2025
• Receipt of Board of Health minutes dated June 27, 2025
• Report on AMO Conference roundtable and delegation update

The council adopted the minutes from the September 14, 2025 County Council and Committee of the Whole meetings. It also adopted the closed Committee of the Whole minutes from that date. The Board of Health minutes dated June 27, 2025 were received for information. By‑law 5248‑25, confirming all council actions and proceedings, was introduced and passed.

• Adopted County Council minutes dated Aug 14, 2025 – carried
• Adopted Committee of the Whole minutes dated Aug 14, 2025 – carried
• Adopted closed Committee of the Whole minutes dated Aug 14, 2025 – carried
• Received Board of Health minutes dated June 27, 2025 for information – carried
• Passed By‑law 5248‑25 confirming council actions – carried

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider a consent agenda that includes several staff reports and approvals, such as a minor forest exemption and funding for an emergency elevator replacement. It will also approve the 2026 Response Time Performance Plan and support the Ministry of Transportation’s request regarding Grey Road 5. Finally, the council will ratify and approve the recommendations of the bargaining team for the new Collective Agreements with Unifor Local 302.

• Ratify and approve the Collective Bargaining agreement with Unifor Local 302, authorizing the Warden and Clerk to sign and amend rates of pay, benefits, and other agreed changes
• Approve emergency elevator replacement at 650 4th Street East, Owen Sound, funded from any 2025 housing budget surplus or the Housing Capital Renewals and Replacements Reserve
• Approve Paul H. Martin Minor Exemption under the County’s Forest Management By‑law for Lot 196, Concession 1 ESTR (Highway 10) in the Municipality of Grey Highlands
• Approve the 2026 Response Time Performance Plan and submit it to the Ministry of Health
• Support the Ministry of Transportation request to prohibit a fourth‑leg extension east of Grey Road 5 and maintain a 90 km/h design speed at the proposed intersection with the future Bruce Grey Catholic District School Board secondary school site

The Committee approved an amendment setting the design speed on Grey Road 5 at the future school intersection to 80 km/h and ordered a staff study on a possible 60 km/h limit. It also ratified the collective‑bargaining agreement with Unifor Local 302, approved the 2026 Response Time Performance Plan, and authorized roof repairs for the County Administration Building using surplus funds. Additional items adopted included advisory committee minutes, a minor forest‑management exemption, and receipt of a multi‑residential property tax subclass report. An amendment requesting a staff report on the tax subclass’s financial impact was defeated 49‑31.

• Amended Grey Road 5 design speed to 80 km/h and requested staff report on 60 km/h (carried)
• Ratified and approved Unifor Local 302 collective‑bargaining recommendations (carried)
• Approved 2026 Response Time Performance Plan for submission to Ministry of Health (carried)
• Approved minor exemption for Lot 196, Concession 1 ESTR under Forest Management By‑law (carried)
• Authorized roof repairs for County Administration Building using Garland Canada, funded from 2025 Property budget surplus and Administration Properties Reserve (carried)
• Adopted Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee minutes (August 7 2025) and received Economic Development report (carried)
• Adopted Agricultural Advisory Committee minutes (Sept 3 2025) and directed staff to consider feedback on beaver and coyote/wolf by‑law (carried)
• Motion to amend multi‑residential property tax subclass to request staff financial impact report was lost (49‑31)

Agricultural Advisory Committee

The Agricultural Advisory Committee will review the Wildlife Management By‑law update (PDR‑AAC‑56‑25) and consider any further feedback on the county’s nuisance beaver and coyote/wolf by‑law reviews. A round‑table discussion will address sector trends and challenges facing agriculture. The meeting also sets the next meeting date for December 10, 2025.

• Review of Wildlife Management By‑law update (PDR‑AAC‑56‑25)
• Consideration of feedback on nuisance beaver and coyote/wolf by‑law reviews
• Round‑table discussion on sector trends and challenges
• Set next meeting date for December 10, 2025

The Agricultural Advisory Committee received the PDR‑AAC‑56‑25 Wildlife Management By‑law Update report. The committee moved, seconded, and carried a motion directing staff to consider any further feedback from the committee regarding the county’s nuisance beaver, coyote, and wolf by‑laws. No other substantive decisions were made at this meeting.

• Received PDR‑AAC‑56‑25 wildlife management by‑law update report; staff to consider further feedback (motion carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is discussing several funding agreements for housing and homelessness prevention. The body is also reviewing a proposal to allow a special events venue in the Municipality of Grey Highlands.

• Proposed Official Plan Amendment for Beacalm Inc. (Highland Estate) to permit a special events venue on 1.05 hectares in Grey Highlands
• Agreement with Lutheran Social Services Owen Sound Inc for $1,600,000 in affordable housing funds and $1,400,000 in operating funds
• Provincial transfer payment agreement for Homelessness Prevention Plan funding in the amount of $3,282,800
• Funding agreement of $362,420 for the Transitions to Permanent Housing Pilot Project
• Award of $119,750 to JPM Architecture Inc for the redevelopment of the EarlyON Centre in Hanover

The Committee of the Whole refused Official Plan Amendment 42-08-180-OPA-22, which would have allowed a special‑events venue at the Beacalm property. A motion to remove staff‑bylaw preparation from the amendment was carried. The council also approved significant funding agreements for homelessness prevention, affordable housing, and a transition‑to‑permanent‑housing pilot, and awarded architectural services for an EarlyON centre redevelopment.

• Refused Beacalm OPA 22 special‑events venue amendment (carried)
• Amended motion to remove staff‑bylaw preparation from Beacalm amendment (carried)
• Approved Homelessness Prevention Plan funding $3,282,800 (carried)
• Approved three‑year COCHI/OPHI funding agreement (carried)
• Approved $1,600,000 affordable housing agreement with Lutheran Social Services and $1,400,000 operating funds (carried)
• Approved $362,420 funding for Transitions to Permanent Housing pilot (carried)
• Awarded JPM Architecture Inc. $119,750 for EarlyON centre redevelopment (carried)
• Decided not to implement paid parking for Rail Trail and County Forests lots (carried)

County Council

County Council will adopt minutes from the July 24, 2025 meeting and introduce two by-laws: one to adopt an Official Plan amendment and another to confirm the council's actions.

• Adoption of County Council and Committee of the Whole minutes from July 24, 2025
• By-law 5246-25: Adopt Amendment No. 21 to the County of Grey Official Plan
• By-law 5247-25: Confirm proceedings of Council for August 14
• 75th Anniversary for Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority

The council adopted the minutes from the July 24, 2025 meeting. It introduced and passed By-law 5246-25 to adopt Amendment No. 21 to the County of Grey Official Plan, and By-law 5247-25 to confirm all council actions. The meeting was then adjourned at 10:21 a.m.

• Adopted July 24, 2025 Council and Committee of the Whole minutes (carried)
• Passed By-law 5246-25 to adopt Amendment No. 21 to the Official Plan (carried)
• Passed By-law 5247-25 to confirm all actions and proceedings of Council (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:21 a.m. following motion by Councillors Dobreen and Keaveney (carried)

Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee will receive the Economic Development, Tourism and Culture Strategic Progress Report for August 2025 for information. A delegation from the Henry Bernick Entrepreneurship Centre will be presented by Amanda Mejia, Business Development Manager. A summer student will give a presentation, followed by a roundtable discussion on sector trends and challenges. The next meeting is scheduled for November 6, 2025.

• Receive Economic Development, Tourism and Culture Strategic Progress Report – August 2025 (information only)
• Henry Bernick Entrepreneurship Centre delegation – Amanda Mejia
• Summer Student Presentation
• Roundtable discussion on sector trends and challenges
• Next meeting set for November 6, 2025

The Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee met on August 7, 2025. The committee moved and seconded a motion to receive the EDTC‑PEDAC‑08‑25 Economic Development, Tourism and Culture Strategic Progress Report for information, and the motion was carried. The meeting was adjourned at 10:32 a.m. following a motion by Councillors McKay and Carleton. The next meeting is scheduled for November 6, 2025.

• Received EDTC-PEDAC-08-25 Economic Development, Tourism and Culture Strategic Progress Report for information (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:32 a.m. (motion carried)

Joint Municipal Services Committee

The Joint Municipal Services Committee will review its 2025 Terms of Reference. It will receive background reports on existing shared services and on waste‑management community opportunities for information. Members will be asked to update their councils on waste‑collection priorities and to brainstorm other shared services. The committee will also discuss its preferred meeting format and set the next meeting date.

• Review 2025 Terms of Reference (document CAOR‑JMS‑10‑25)
• Receive Existing Work and Background report (CAOR‑JMS‑10‑25) for information
• Receive Waste Management Community of Practice report (CAOR‑JMS‑11‑25) and solicit council updates
• Brainstorming on shared services
• Discuss preferred meeting format

Councillors Boddy and Dickert were elected Chair and Vice Chair of the Joint Municipal Services Committee through September 2026. The Committee received two informational reports (CAOR‑JMS‑10‑25 and CAOR‑JMS‑11‑25) and directed staff to provide a follow‑up report on staffing, waste management and doctor recruitment at the next meeting. The next meeting was scheduled for October 24, 2025.

• Councillor Boddy elected Chair (motion carried)
• Councillor Dickert elected Vice Chair (motion carried)
• Report CAOR‑JMS‑10‑25 received for information (motion carried)
• Report CAOR‑JMS‑11‑25 received; members encouraged to update councils and identify waste‑collection priorities (motion carried)
• Staff directed to report back on staffing, waste management and doctor recruitment at next meeting (motion carried)
• Preferred meeting format discussed; in‑person meeting suggested for end of September (discussion only)
• Next meeting set for October 24, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. (motion carried)

County Council

The council will adopt By-law 5243-25 to authorize acquisition of certain lands in the City of Owen Sound. It will also adopt By-law 5244-25, which amends schedules D, G, H, O and U of By-law 4788-13 to update traffic and parking rules on Grey County roads. By-law 5245-25 will confirm the council's proceedings from this meeting. Minutes from the July 10 Council and Committee of the Whole meetings and the July 3 Long‑Term Care Committee meeting will be adopted.

• Adopt By-law 5243-25 authorizing land acquisition in Owen Sound
• Adopt By-law 5244-25 amending traffic and parking schedules D, G, H, O, U of By-law 4788-13
• Adopt By-law 5245-25 confirming council proceedings
• Adopt minutes from County Council and Committee of the Whole meeting dated July 10, 2025
• Adopt minutes from Long‑Term Care Committee of Management meeting dated July 3, 2025

The council adopted the County Council minutes from July 10 2025 and the Long‑Term Care Committee minutes from July 3 2025. It introduced and passed By‑laws 5243‑25, 5244‑25 and 5245‑25 concerning land disposition, traffic and parking regulations, and confirming council actions. All motions were carried.

• Adopted County Council minutes dated July 10 2025 (Carried)
• Adopted closed Committee of the Whole minutes dated July 10 2025 (Carried)
• Adopted Long‑Term Care Committee of Management minutes dated July 3 2025 (Carried)
• Adopted closed Long‑Term Care Committee of Management minutes dated July 3 2025 (Carried)
• Passed By‑law 5243‑25 – land disposition in Owen Sound (Carried)
• Passed By‑law 5244‑25 – amendment to traffic and parking schedules (Carried)
• Passed By‑law 5245‑25 – confirmation of council actions (Carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing several infrastructure contracts, land surplus declarations, and planning amendments. Key decisions include awarding construction and supply tenders and approving official plan changes for industrial use.

• Award of $1,388,341.00 to Domm Construction Ltd. for a Sand/Salt Building at Chatsworth Depot
• Award of estimated $500,560.00 to Walker Aggregates Inc. and Robinson Haulage Inc. for winter sand
• Declaration of 1348 7th Avenue West, Owen Sound as surplus land for sale
• Approval of Official Plan Amendment 21 to redesignate lands in West Grey to Space Extensive Industrial and Commercial
• Approval of revised plan of subdivision for Loon Call Grey Highlands (42T-2021-08)

The Committee of the Whole declared the Westmount property at 1348 7th Avenue West in Owen Sound surplus and directed its sale. It approved several procurement contracts, including winter sand supply for $500,560 and a sand/salt building project for $1,388,341. The council also approved a forest‑management minor exemption, an extension of the Georgian Woodlands Phase 4 draft plan, a revised subdivision plan for Loon Call, and Official Plan Amendment 21 to redesignate land in West Grey. Finally, the schoolhouse roof replacement was advanced to 2025 with the material changed to Euroshield.

• Declared 1348 7th Avenue West, Owen Sound surplus land (Carried)
• Awarded winter sand supply contract to Walker Aggregates Inc. and Robinson Haulage Inc. for $500,560 (Carried)
• Awarded sand/salt building design‑build contract to Domm Construction Ltd. for $1,388,341 (Carried)
• Approved minor exemption for forest management at 734626 West Back Line (Carried)
• Approved up to three‑year extension of Georgian Woodlands Phase 4 draft plan (Carried)
• Approved revised plan of subdivision 42T‑2021‑08 (Loon Call) with conditions (Carried)
• Approved County Official Plan Amendment 21 to redesignate lands in West Grey (Carried)
• Advanced schoolhouse roof replacement to 2025 and changed material to Euroshield (Carried)

Budget and Finance Committee

The Grey County Budget and Finance Committee will review capital project status, corporate financial updates, and health care funding requests. Staff will be directed to keep the $209,500 transfer to the Health Care Initiatives Reserve for the 2026 budget and the projected 2027 budget. Presentations on housing and on economic development, tourism and culture will also be received for information.

• Health Care Funding Requests – maintain $209,500 transfer to Health Care Initiatives Reserve (2026 & 2027)
• FR‑BFC‑15‑25 Capital Project Status Update Report as of April 30, 2025
• FR‑BFC‑14‑25 Corporate Financial Update as of April 30, 2025
• Capital presentation – Housing (Budget and Finance Committee July 23, 2025.pdf)
• Capital presentation – Economic Development, Tourism and Culture (Budget and Finance Committee July 23, 2025.pdf)

The Budget and Finance Committee received the 2025 Capital Project Status Update and the 2025 Corporate Financial Update for information. It directed that a $209,500 transfer to the Health Care Initiatives Reserve be maintained for the 2026 and 2027 budgets, then amended the amount to $200,000 for the 2026 draft budget. All motions were carried.

• Received 2025 Capital Project Status Update Report (FR‑BFC‑15‑25) – carried
• Received 2025 Corporate Financial Update (FR‑BFC‑14‑25) – carried
• Directed to maintain $209,500 transfer to Health Care Initiatives Reserve for 2026 and 2027 – carried
• Amended transfer to $200,000 to Health Care Initiatives Reserve for 2026 draft budget – carried

Grey County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Grey County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee will receive and discuss a report to amend Policy 5‑1, the Accessible Customer Service Policy, including transit considerations and training. It will also review proposed playground designs for Comm‑er‑ette Park and Owen Heights Park, and provide input on the Flesherton Connecting Link, the Lorne Street sidewalk addition, and the Town of The Blue Mountains Multi‑Year Accessibility Plan. Additional items include an EASE grant announcement and a site‑plan report for 2261 9th Avenue East.

• Amendment to Policy 5‑1 – Accessible Customer Service Policy (CCR‑JAAC‑07‑25)
• Review of new playground layout concepts for Comm‑er‑ette Park and Owen Heights Park (CS‑25‑078)
• Comment on the Flesherton Connecting Link report and rest‑area design
• Input on the Lorne Street sidewalk addition and associated rest‑area placement
• Review of the Town of The Blue Mountains Multi‑Year Accessibility Plan 2025‑2029

The Grey County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee approved the amendment to the Accessible Customer Service Policy, including transit considerations and expanded training. It also agreed to review and provide advice on new playground designs, the Flesherton Connecting Link, and the Lorne Street sidewalk addition. The committee received the Blue Mountains Multi‑Year Accessibility Plan, information on the EASE grant, and a site‑plan report for 2261 9th Avenue East. A member resignation was noted.

• Approved amendment of Accessible Customer Service Policy (CCR-JAAC-07-25) – Carried
• Approved review and advice on new playground designs at Comm‑er‑ette Park and Owen Heights Park (CS-25-078) – Carried
• Approved review and comment on Flesherton Connecting Link report – Carried
• Approved input on Lorne Street Sidewalk Addition project – Carried
• Approved presentation of The Town of The Blue Mountains Multi‑Year Accessibility Plan 2025‑2029 for review – Carried
• Approved receipt of information on EASE Grant Funding (Ontario Building More Accessibility Communities) – Carried
• Approved receipt of Site Plan Approval report D25‑005 at 2261 9th Avenue East – Carried
• Noted resignation of member Jacob Morris‑Wheeler effective June 18, 2025

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider several agenda items, including the approval of a revised draft plan extension for the Eden Oak Subdivision and a request for a joint legal retainer with the Town of The Blue Mountains for the Homefield Communities development. It will also receive a ministry message about the Ontario Staycation Tax Credit, authorize funding for the Supportive Outreach Services expansion, and adopt amendments to By‑Law 4788‑13 on traffic and parking. A budget shortfall of up to $42,500 for an IT capital project will be funded from the IT Technology Infrastructure Needs Reserve.

• Approve revised draft plan extension for Eden Oak Subdivision (PDR-CW-42-25)
• Authorize joint legal retainer with Town of The Blue Mountains for Homefield Communities review (PDR-CW-43-25)
• Amend By‑Law 4788‑13 to update traffic and parking schedules (TR-CW-20-25)
• Fund up to $42,500 for IT capital project shortfall from reserve (ITR-CW-01-25)
• Receive Supportive Outreach Services Expansion funding report and authorize signing (PSR-CW-04-25)

The Committee of the Whole approved a by‑law authorizing the Warden and Clerk to sign an agreement to receive a $105,000 grant for climate adaptation. It also approved the revised draft plan for the Eden Oak Subdivision in The Town of The Blue Mountains, and adopted amendments to By‑law 4788‑13 regulating traffic and parking. Additionally, a $42,500 IT budget shortfall was funded from the technology reserve.

• Approved $105,000 climate‑adaptation grant agreement (Carried)
• Approved revised draft plan for Eden Oak Subdivision, Lot 26, Concession 6 North (Carried)
• Approved amendments to By‑law 4788‑13 schedules D, G, H, O, U (Carried)
• Authorized funding of up to $42,500 IT capital project shortfall from reserve (Carried)
• Directed Town of The Blue Mountains to retain legal counsel for Homefield Communities joint review (Carried)
• Received SOS Funding Report and authorized Warden and Clerk to sign funding agreement when received (Carried)
• Adopted Budget and Finance Committee minutes and authorized Treasurer to sign 2024 financial statements (Carried)
• Authorized closed‑session discussion of personal staff matter (Carried)

County Council

County Council is meeting to adopt previous minutes and receive a Board of Health report. The body is deciding on three by-laws, including the transfer of lands to the Township of Southgate and the Municipality of West Grey.

• By-law 5240-25: Donation agreement to convey CP Rail Trail lands to the Township of Southgate
• By-law 5241-25: Disposition of lands in the Municipality of West Grey to support a municipal well
• By-law 5242-25: Confirmation of Council proceedings for July 10
• Board of Health minutes dated May 23, 2025

The council adopted the minutes from the June 26, 2025 meeting and the closed Committee of the Whole minutes from that date. It resolved to release the closed‑session minutes publicly after a misrecorded vote. Three by‑laws (5240‑25, 5241‑25, 5242‑25) were introduced, read, and passed to authorize a land donation to Southgate, a land disposition for a municipal well in West Grey, and to confirm all council actions.

• Adopted County Council minutes dated June 26, 2025 (Carried)
• Adopted closed Committee of the Whole minutes dated June 26, 2025 (Carried)
• Resolved to release the closed‑session minutes from June 26, 2025 (Carried)
• Received Board of Health minutes dated May 23, 2025 for information (Carried)
• Passed By‑law 5240‑25 authorizing land donation to Township of Southgate (Carried)
• Passed By‑law 5241‑25 authorizing disposition of lands for a municipal well in West Grey (Carried)
• Passed By‑law 5242‑25 confirming all council actions and proceedings (Carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 10:24 a.m. (Carried)

Long-Term Care Committee of Management

The Committee of Management is meeting to review operational and financial reports for long-term care services. The session includes a site tour and a closed meeting to discuss personnel and labour relations.

• Tour of New Rockwood Terrace Site
• LTC Director's Update for May 1 - June 30, 2025
• LTC Operational Report for April 15 - June 14, 2025
• Long-Term Care Financial Update as of April 30, 2025
• Closed session regarding personal matters and labour relations

The Long-Term Care Committee received four reports for information and approved them. It also adopted a motion to hold closed sessions under the Municipal Act to discuss personal staff matters and labour relations. The next meeting was scheduled for September 18, 2025.

• Report LTCR-CM-10-25 (Long Term Care Director's Update) received for information (carried)
• Report LTCR-CM-11-25 (Long-Term Care Operational Report) received for information (carried)
• Report LTCR-CM-12-25 (Long-Term Care Financial Update) received for information (carried)
• Motion to allow closed sessions for staff and labour matters approved (carried)
• Next meeting date set for Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.

Long-Term Care Redevelopment Planning Task Force

The Long-Term Care Redevelopment Planning Task Force will meet on July 3, 2025 at New Rockwood Terrace, Durham. The agenda includes a call to order, declaration of interest, discussion of other business, a tour of the New Rockwood Terrace building, and adjournment. No decisions or proposals are listed.

• Tour of New Rockwood Terrace building (End of Rock Street, Durham)

County Council

The Grey County Council will adopt two by‑laws, including Amendment No. 26 to the County Official Plan that affects Lot 18, Concession 13 in the Township of Southgate. The council will also confirm all actions and proceedings of the June 26 meeting and adopt the minutes from the June 12 Council and Committee of the Whole meetings.

• Adopt By‑law 5238‑25 to amend the County Official Plan (Lot 18, Concession 13, Southgate)
• Adopt By‑law 5239‑25 to confirm all actions and proceedings of the June 26 meeting
• Adopt minutes from the County Council meeting dated June 12, 2025
• Adopt minutes from the Committee of the Whole meeting dated June 12, 2025
• Closed Meeting Matters (no details provided)

The council adopted the minutes from the June 12, 2025 meeting. It introduced and took as read, then passed, By‑law 5238‑25 to amend Official Plan No. 26 for Lot 18, Concession 13 in the Township of Southgate, and By‑law 5239‑25 to confirm all council actions and proceedings. No other substantive motions were recorded.

• Adopted June 12, 2025 Council and Committee of the Whole minutes (Carried)
• Passed By‑law 5238‑25 to amend Official Plan No. 26 for Lot 18, Concession 13, Township of Southgate (Carried)
• Passed By‑law 5239‑25 to confirm all council actions and proceedings (Carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:21 a.m. (Carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will vote on several consent agenda items, including awarding a fuel supply tender to Midwest Co‑operative Services Inc. for an estimated $786,707.70 annually. It will also approve revised plans for the Georgiou and Khanani subdivisions, the latter creating 134 new residential units in West Grey. Additional items include adopting recent Community Services and Agricultural Advisory Committee minutes.

• Award of RFT‑TS‑07‑25 fuel tender to Midwest Co‑operative Services Inc. for $786,707.70 per year
• Approval of Georgiou Subdivision redline revision (Plan 42T‑2016‑08) in the Town of Hanover
• Approval of Khanani Subdivision (Plan 42T‑2023‑04) creating 134 residential units in West Grey
• Adoption of Community Services Committee minutes dated June 5 2025
• Adoption of Agricultural Advisory Committee minutes dated June 4 2025

The Committee of the Whole approved the revised Georgiou Subdivision plan and the Khanani Subdivision plan, creating 134 new homes. Midwest Co-operative Services Inc. was awarded the fuel supply tender for an estimated $786,707.70 annually. A motion to proceed in camera was lost 52‑44, while a motion to enter a closed session for Code of Conduct training was carried. Committee minutes for Community Services and Agricultural Advisory were adopted.

• Consent agenda items received and staff authorized (Carried)
• Midwest Co-operative Services Inc. awarded fuel tender $786,707.70 (Carried)
• Georgiou Subdivision plan approved (Carried)
• Khanani Subdivision plan approved for 134 residential units (Carried)
• Community Services Committee minutes adopted and reports received (Carried)
• Agricultural Advisory Committee minutes adopted (Carried)
• Motion to proceed in camera lost 52‑44 (Not carried)
• Motion to go into closed session for Code of Conduct training carried

Budget and Finance Committee

The Budget and Finance Committee will receive and approve the County’s 2024 financial statements, authorizing the Treasurer to sign them and allowing staff to act before Council approval per By‑law 5134‑22. The committee will also review capital budget information for information technology, planning and paramedic services for 2025, and receive reports on the 2024 Development Charges Reserve Fund, the Investment Report, and the Lease Financing Report.

• Approve 2024 Financial Statements and authorize Treasurer to sign
• Review 2025 Capital Budget for IT, Planning and Paramedic Services
• Receive 2024 Development Charges Reserve Fund report
• Receive 2024 Investment Report
• Receive 2024 Lease Financing Report

The Budget and Finance Committee approved the receipt of the County’s financial statements for the year ending December 31 2024. The Committee authorized the Treasurer to approve and sign the statements and allowed staff to proceed before County Council approval, as permitted by the procedural by‑law. The motion was moved by Councillor Nielsen, seconded by Councillor Dickert, and was carried.

• Approved receipt of 2024 financial statements and authorized Treasurer to sign (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to approve several land development plans, infrastructure contracts, and provincial policy responses. Key decisions include awarding equipment and construction tenders and approving residential subdivisions.

• Contract award to Lewis Motor Sales for two tandem trucks for $940,686
• Contract award to Walker Construction Limited for Grey Road 1 and 14th Street West intersection rehabilitation for $549,437
• Approval of Crawford Subdivision to create 34 residential lots in West Grey
• Approval of Official Plan Amendment 26 for Ridgeview Lumber in the Township of Southgate
• Land transfer to the Municipality of West Grey for a municipal well at the Rockwood Terrace site

The Committee of the Whole approved awarding a contract to Lewis Motor Sales for two tandem trucks at a total cost of $940,686, to be funded from the Transportation Services Equipment Replacement Reserve in the 2026 budget. It also approved a $549,437 contract to Walker Construction Limited for the Grey Road 1 and 14th Street West Intersection Rehabilitation project. Several subdivision plans and an Official Plan amendment were approved, and the County endorsed participation in the Rural Transit Solutions Fund project.

• Approved contract to Lewis Motor Sales for two tandem trucks ($940,686) – carried
• Approved contract to Walker Construction Limited for intersection rehabilitation ($549,437) – carried
• Approved revised plan of subdivision for Glenelg Phase 3 – carried
• Approved revised plan of subdivision for Loon Call Meaford – carried
• Approved revised plan of subdivision for Crawford Subdivision creating 34 lots – carried
• Approved land transfer to Municipality of West Grey for a municipal well – carried
• Approved Official Plan Amendment 26 to redesignate land – carried
• Supported Rural Transit Solutions Fund agreement and authorized signing – carried

County Council

Grey County Council will consider adopting an amendment to the County Official Plan. The meeting also includes the adoption of minutes from previous sessions regarding long-term care, forest management, and wildlife management.

• By-law 5236-25: Official Plan Amendment 25 for Thornbury Acres (Part of Lot 27, Concession 8, Town of the Blue Mountains)
• Adoption of public meeting minutes regarding draft Forest Management By-law
• Adoption of public meeting minutes regarding proposed Wildlife Management By-laws
• Review of Long-Term Care Director Update (LTCR-CM-08-25) and Operational Report (LTCR-CM-09-25)

The council passed By‑laws 5236‑25 and 5237‑25 after three readings, signing them into law. It also adopted minutes from several recent meetings, including the May 22 County Council session, the Long‑Term Care Committee, and public meetings on forest and wildlife management. All items were carried without recorded vote counts.

• Adopted County Council and Committee of the Whole minutes dated May 22, 2025 (Carried)
• Adopted Long‑Term Care Committee of Management minutes dated May 7, 2025 (Carried)
• Adopted public meeting minutes on draft Forest Management By‑law dated May 6, 2025 (Carried)
• Adopted public meeting minutes on proposed Wildlife Management By‑laws dated May 8, 2025 (Carried)
• Adopted Board of Health minutes dated April 25, 2025 (Carried)
• Adopted By‑laws 5236‑25 and 5237‑25, passed and signed (Carried)

Community Services Committee

The Community Services Committee will receive four reports for information: a 2024 year‑in‑review of community services, an update on the Rockview fire restoration, a review of the 2024‑25 Homelessness Prevention Program, and an update on the Rowe’s Lane redevelopment project. No motions or decisions are listed; the items are for discussion only.

• 2024 Community Services Year in Review – report
• Rockview Fire Restoration Update – report
• Homelessness Prevention Program 2024‑25 Year in Review – report
• Rowe’s Lane Redevelopment Update – report

The Community Services Committee formally accepted three reports for information: the Rockview fire restoration update, the Homelessness Prevention Program year‑in‑review, and the Rowe’s Lane redevelopment update. Each report was moved, seconded, and was carried. No other substantive motions were taken.

• Report CSR‑CS‑10‑25 Rockview fire restoration update received for information (carried)
• Report CSR‑CS‑11‑25 Homelessness Prevention Program 2024‑25 year‑in‑review received for information (carried)
• Report CSR‑CW‑09‑25 Rowe’s Lane redevelopment update received for information (carried)

Agricultural Advisory Committee

The Grey County Agricultural Advisory Committee will meet electronically to review the Experimental Acres Project Summary 2025 and receive verbal updates on planning consultations and an Official Plan Amendment. The agenda also includes a roundtable discussion on sector trends and transportation services.

• Review of Experimental Acres Project Summary 2025
• Planning update on Official Plan Amendment 23
• Verbal update on Beaver, Coyote, and Tree By-law Consultations
• Roundtable discussion on sector trends and challenges
• Transportation Services Update

The Agricultural Advisory Committee announced a notice of motion to the Town of The Blue Mountains Council requesting a reduction of the provincial tax on Ontario‑made craft cider. The Council approved the motion, and the province subsequently lowered the tax rate to match craft beer (approximately 34%) effective August 1, 2025. No other substantive decisions were recorded at this meeting.

• Reduced provincial craft cider tax to 34% (effective Aug 1, 2025)

County Council

County Council is meeting to adopt minutes from May 8, 2025, and process three by-laws. These include an official plan amendment and the purchase of land for a community center.

• By-law 5234-25: Authorization to acquire lands in the Town of Hanover for an EarlyON Centre
• By-law 5233-25: Adoption of Official Plan Amendment 24
• By-law 5235-25: Confirmation of Council proceedings for May 22

The council adopted the minutes from the May 8, 2025 meeting, both the regular and closed‑session minutes. It introduced and approved By‑law 5233‑25 to adopt Official Plan Amendment 24, By‑law 5234‑25 to acquire land in Hanover for an EarlyON Centre, and By‑law 5235‑25 to confirm all council actions. All motions were carried.

• Adopted regular May 8, 2025 council minutes (carried)
• Adopted closed‑session May 8, 2025 minutes (carried)
• Approved By‑law 5233‑25 to adopt Official Plan Amendment 24 (carried)
• Approved By‑law 5234‑25 to acquire land in Hanover for an EarlyON Centre (carried)
• Approved By‑law 5235‑25 to confirm council actions (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing land redesignations and subdivision applications. Members will discuss provincial legislation and appoint members to the Joint Municipal Services Committee.

• Proposed County Official Plan Amendment 25 for Thornbury Acres in the Town of The Blue Mountains
• Information report on Toronto Street Subdivision at 263 and 269 Toronto Street South, Markdale
• Information report on Official Plan Amendment 27 for Teeswater Concrete - Watson Pit
• Appointments to the Joint Municipal Services Committee
• Staff comments on Bill 17, Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, 2025

The Committee of the Whole adopted the Budget and Finance Committee minutes and received the 2024 Audit Service Plan report. It approved Official Plan Amendment 25, changing the designation of certain rural and agricultural lands in The Blue Mountains. The Terms of Reference for the Joint Municipal Services Committee were amended and five members were appointed. The County also approved backing a 1.77‑hectare parcel south of Grey Gables and directed staff to negotiate its sale to Grey Highlands.

• Adopted Budget and Finance Committee minutes (May 13, 2025) – Carried
• Received County 2024 Audit Service Plan Report – Carried
• Approved Official Plan Amendment 25 to redesignate lands in The Blue Mountains – Carried
• Amended Terms of Reference for Joint Municipal Services Committee to nine members – Carried
• Appointed Councillors Boddy, Dickert, Keaveney, McKay and Pringle to Joint Municipal Services Committee – Carried
• Approved option to back 1.77‑hectare parcel south of Grey Gables and negotiate sale to Grey Highlands – Carried
• Received information on Bill 5 (Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act 2025) – Carried
• Received information on Bill 17 (Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act 2025) and directed staff to comment by June 11, 2025 – Carried

Grey County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Grey County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to review and provide advice on several infrastructure projects. The body will discuss accessibility upgrades for community buildings and intersection improvements.

• Southgate REC2025-004 Dundalk Community Centre / Macintyre Building accessibility upgrades
• Township of Georgian Bluffs washroom renovations at Shallow Lake Ball Diamond Park
• Owen Sound Report OP-25-019 intersection improvements at 9th Avenue East and 6th Street East
• Review of Owen Sound site plan approvals for Heritage Grove, Murphy Homes and Design, and Royal Rose Court
• Discussion on accessible electric vehicle charging station design recommendations

The committee elected Councillor Scott Greig as Vice Chair for the remainder of 2025. It accepted three reports for review and comment: the Dundalk Community Centre accessibility upgrades, the Georgian Bluffs washroom renovations, and the Owen Sound intersection improvement options. The committee also received several site‑plan approval documents for information.

• Councillor Scott Greig elected Vice Chair (motion carried)
• Report REC2025-004 Dundalk Community Centre/MacIntyre accessibility upgrades accepted for review (motion carried)
• Report "Washroom Renovations, Shallow Lake" from Georgian Bluffs accepted for review and advice (motion carried)
• Report OP-25-019 Owen Sound intersection improvement options accepted for review and comment (motion carried)
• Correspondence items (multiple Owen Sound site‑plan approvals) received for information (motion carried)

Budget and Finance Committee

The Budget and Finance Committee is meeting to discuss the Transportation Services 10 Year Capital Review for operations and engineering. The committee will also receive a 2024 external audit planning report prepared by MNP LLP.

• Transportation Services 10 Year Capital Review - Operations and Engineering
• Receipt of 2024 External Audit - MNP Planning Report (FR-BFC-09-25)

The Budget and Finance Committee received the County of Grey 2024 Audit Service Plan Report prepared by MNP LLP, moved by Councillor Greig and seconded by Councillor Keaveney, and the motion was carried. No other motions were taken; the committee discussed transportation capital plans, fleet management, and budgeting considerations. The next meeting is scheduled for June 25, 2025.

• Received 2024 Audit Service Plan Report (MNP) – carried

Public Meeting

Grey County is holding a public meeting to receive a staff presentation regarding the Beaver and Coyote Compensation By-law. The meeting also includes a period for public comments.

• Staff presentation on Beaver and Coyote Compensation By-law

Grey County Council instructed staff to review the beaver and coyote compensation by-laws. Public comments on the proposed updates will be accepted until May 30, 2025. The meeting was adjourned at 7:38 PM.

• Directed staff to review beaver and coyote compensation by-laws
• Adjourned meeting at 7:38 PM

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider several items, including a non‑resident trapping exemption for Ryan Patterson, a resolution supporting the Township of Champlain’s heavy‑vehicle surveillance request, and the adoption of Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee minutes and related strategic reports. It will also consider a request to purchase land for an EarlyON facility in Hanover for $225,000, funded from the EarlyON capital reserve fund. The committee will review County Official Plan Amendment 24 to redesignate certain rural lands to a ‘Rural – with Exceptions’ classification in the geographic Township of Normanby (now West Grey). Finally, the committee will enter closed session to discuss litigation, solicitor‑client matters, labour relations, and a potential land disposition.

• Purchase of land for EarlyON redevelopment in Hanover (Lot 22, Plan 846, 17th Street Crescent) for $225,000, funded from the EarlyON capital reserve
• Non‑Resident Trapping exemption for Ryan Patterson under By‑law 3274‑91, approved for 2025‑2029 and retroactive to unpaid 2025 claims
• Resolution supporting the Township of Champlain’s request for surveillance and monitoring of heavy vehicles in Ontario
• Adoption of Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee minutes (May 1, 2025) and receipt of related strategic progress and sector scan reports
• County Official Plan Amendment 24 to redesignate ‘Rural’ lands to ‘Rural – with Exceptions’ in the geographic Township of Normanby (West Grey)

The Committee of the Whole approved a $225,000 purchase agreement for land to redevelop the EarlyON facility in Hanover. It also approved Official Plan Amendment 24, redesignating certain rural lands. Additional actions included authorizing the consent agenda, approving a non‑resident trapping exemption, endorsing economic‑development reports, and requesting reinstatement of the Ontario Staycation Tax credit.

• Authorized consent agenda items and staff actions (CW46-25) – Carried
• Approved five‑year non‑resident trapping exemption for P. Ryan Patterson (PDR-CW-29-25) – Carried
• Adopted PEDAC minutes and endorsed economic development reports (CW47-25) – Carried
• Adopted PEDAC minutes and endorsed reports (CW48-25) – Carried
• Requested reinstatement of the Ontario Staycation Tax credit to ministries (CW49-25) – Carried
• Approved $225,000 purchase agreement for EarlyON land in Hanover (CW50-25) – Carried
• Approved Official Plan Amendment 24 redesignating rural lands (CW51-25) – Carried
• Moved into closed session to discuss litigation, solicitor‑client matters, labour relations and land disposition (CW52-25) – Carried

County Council

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The body will focus on adopting minutes from previous meetings and confirming the proceedings of the current session.

• Adoption of County Council and Committee of the Whole minutes from April 24, 2025
• Adoption of Special County of Grey Joint All Council Meeting minutes from April 17, 2025
• Receipt of Board of Health minutes dated March 28, 2025
• By-law 5232-25 to confirm the proceedings of Council for May 8

The council adopted the minutes from the April 24, 2025 Council meeting, the April 24, 2025 Committee of the Whole meeting, and the April 17, 2025 Special Joint All Council meeting. It received the Board of Health minutes dated March 28, 2025 for information. The council also passed By‑law 5232‑25, which confirms all actions and proceedings of the council.

• Adopted County Council minutes dated April 24, 2025 – Carried
• Adopted Committee of the Whole minutes dated April 24, 2025 – Carried
• Adopted Special County of Grey Joint All Council minutes dated April 17, 2025 – Carried
• Received Board of Health minutes dated March 28, 2025 for information – Carried
• Passed By‑law 5232‑25 confirming all council actions – Carried

Long-Term Care Committee of Management

The Long-Term Care Committee of Management will receive the Long-Term Care Directors Update covering March 1‑April 30 2025 and the Long-Term Care Operational Report covering February 15‑April 14 2025 for information. No formal decisions are scheduled on these items. The committee will then enter a closed session to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual, as permitted under Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001.

• LTCR-CM-08-25 Long Term Care Directors Update (Mar 1‑Apr 30 2025) – received for information
• LTCR-CM-09-25 Long Term Care Operational Report (Feb 15‑Apr 14 2025) – received for information
• Closed session to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual per Municipal Act

The Long‑Term Care Committee of Management formally received the Long‑Term Care Directors Update (LTCR‑CM‑08‑25) and the Long‑Term Care Operational Report (LTCR‑CM‑09‑25) for information, and both motions were carried. The meeting was then adjourned by motion of Councillors Hutchinson and Carleton. The next meeting is scheduled for July 3, 2025 at Rockwood Terrace.

• Received LTCR‑CM‑08‑25 Long‑Term Care Directors Update report for information – carried
• Received LTCR‑CM‑09‑25 Long‑Term Care Operational Report for information – carried
• Adjourned meeting – carried

Public Meeting

The council heard a staff presentation on proposed changes to the Forest Management By‑law (4341‑06), which has been in place for over 20 years. The draft proposes removing circumference‑limit permits and converting minor exemptions to special permits, with possible stop‑work orders, rehabilitation, replanting and penalties. Public comments were recorded on exemptions, fines, definitions and climate‑change benefits, but no decision was made at this meeting.

• Presentation of draft updates to Forest Management By‑law 4341‑06
• Proposed removal of circumference‑limit permits
• Proposed change of minor exemptions to special permits
• Discussion of stop‑work orders, rehabilitation, replanting and penalties
• Public comments on exemptions, fine amounts and definitions

Council heard a staff presentation on proposed updates to the Forest Management By‑law and received public comments from woodlot owners and residents. No substantive motions or approvals were taken on the by‑law. The meeting was adjourned on a motion by Councillors Hutchinson and Eccles.

• Adjourned meeting (motion by Hutchinson and Eccles)

Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee will receive the Economic Development and Tourism Strategic Progress Report for April 2025 and the Key Sector Scan and Tariffs report for information. An update on the Growth Management Study will be provided. The committee will also hear a new community profile from Owen Sound and hold a roundtable on sector trends and challenges.

• Economic Development and Tourism Strategic Progress Report – April 2025 (information)
• Key Sector Scan and Tariffs report (information)
• Growth Management Study update
• Owen Sound – New Community Profile presentation
• Roundtable discussion on sector trends and challenges

The committee approved three motions. It accepted the Economic Development, Tourism & Culture Strategic Progress Report (April 2025) and the Key Sector Scan and Tariffs report for information. It also approved sending correspondence to the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming, the Ministry of Sport, and local MPPs to request the reinstatement of the Ontario Staycation Tax credit.

• Received Economic Development, Tourism & Culture Strategic Progress Report (April 2025) – carried
• Received Key Sector Scan and Tariffs report – carried
• County to send correspondence requesting reinstatement of Ontario Staycation Tax credit – carried

County Council

The meeting is primarily procedural, focusing on the adoption of previous minutes and the confirmation of council proceedings. Council will also receive an update from Georgian College.

• Adoption of County Council and Committee of the Whole minutes from April 10, 2025
• By-law 5231-25 to confirm the proceedings of Council for April 24
• Update from Georgian College

Council adopted the minutes from the April 10, 2025 meeting. Council introduced and passed By-law 5231-25, which confirms all actions and proceedings of the Council. Council adjourned the meeting at 10:23 a.m. after a motion by Councillors Paterson and McQueen.

• Adopted April 10, 2025 Council and Committee of the Whole minutes (carried)
• Passed By‑law 5231‑25 confirming all actions and proceedings (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:23 a.m. after motion by Councillors Paterson and McQueen (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss road infrastructure projects, land acquisitions, and budget transfers. Key items include a tender award for Grey Road 28 and funding for affordable housing in Owen Sound.

• Tender award to Omega Contractors for Grey Road 28 (Grey Road 4 to 14th Street) for $1,254,440.12
• Proposed $45,000 from the Affordable Housing Fund to the City of Owen Sound for land at 2181, 2207, and 2229 8th Ave E
• Proposed $458,000 change order for the Grey Road 9 Overlay project with Cox Construction Ltd.
• Acquisition of three parcels of land for Grey Road 1 and 14th Street West intersection improvements
• Minor Exemption under the Forest Management By-law for 023293 Holland-Sydenham Townline

Council approved several items, including awarding Omega Contractors a $1,254,440.12 tender for Grey Road 28, moving the Grey Road 9 overlay project forward with $458,000 funding, providing $45,000 for affordable‑housing land in Owen Sound, and approving the acquisition of three parcels for the Grey Road 1 & 14th St. West intersection. The 2024 year‑end budget transfers and related reserve adjustments were also approved.

• Approved Omega Contractors award for Grey Road 28 tender ($1,254,440.12) – Carried
• Approved moving Grey Road 9 overlay project from 2026 to 2025 and $458,000 funding – Carried
• Approved $45,000 to City of Owen Sound for affordable‑housing land purchase – Carried
• Approved acquisition of three parcels for Grey Road 1 & 14th St. West intersection – Carried
• Approved 2024 year‑end transfers and related reserve adjustments – Carried
• Approved minor exemption under Forest Management By‑law for Lot 1, Concession 10 – Carried
• Received information reports on George Street subdivision and Q1 2025 purchasing – Carried
• Resolved to enter closed session to discuss development charge deferral and exemptions – Carried

Special Joint Meeting

Grey County and seven municipalities will hold a joint meeting to discuss Strong Mayor powers in a closed session. The agenda includes standard procedural items and the adoption of a by-law to confirm the meeting's proceedings.

• Closed session to discuss Strong Mayor powers
• Adoption of By-law 2025-02 to confirm proceedings
• Joint meeting of Grey County and seven municipalities

The Special County of Grey Joint All Councils adopted By-law 2025-02 to confirm all actions and proceedings of the April 17, 2025 meeting. A motion to enter a closed session for strong mayor education was defeated by a 21‑22 vote. The agenda was adopted and the meeting was adjourned at 11:54 a.m.

• Adopt agenda (carried)
• Motion to enter closed session on strong mayor education lost 21‑22
• Adopt By-law 2025-02 confirming meeting actions (carried)
• Adjourn meeting (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider several items, including awarding contracts for road rehabilitation and overlay projects, and approving a mutual assistance agreement with Dufferin County. It will decide to proceed with the Chatsworth Depot Dome replacement, budgeting an estimated $1,800,000 for construction. The committee will also adopt a resolution declaring March 24 as Agnes Macphail Day in Grey County.

• Award of tender to Walker Construction Limited for Grey Road 119 Rehabilitation – $995,702.00
• Award of tender to Cox Construction Ltd. for Grey Road 25 Overlay – $1,579,779.39
• Award of tender to E.C. King Contracting for Grey Road 30 Culvert Replacements – $530,636.25
• Approval of Chatsworth Depot Dome Replacement with an estimated $1,800,000 budget
• Authorization of the Dufferin‑Grey Emergency Mutual Assistance Agreement

The council declared March 24 as Agnes Macphail Day. It approved several road‑construction contracts, entered a draft emergency mutual‑assistance agreement with Dufferin County, confirmed a public member for the Agricultural Advisory Committee, funded the Chatsworth Depot dome replacement, and established a Joint Shared Services Task Force. Unbudgeted project costs for a noise survey, air‑handling unit refurbishment, and utility relocation were also approved.

• Declared March 24 as Agnes Macphail Day (resolution adopted)
• Awarded $995,702 to Walker Construction for Grey Road 119 Rehabilitation
• Awarded $1,579,779.39 to Cox Construction for Grey Road 25 Overlay
• Authorized entry into draft Emergency Mutual Assistance Agreement with Dufferin County
• Confirmed Chris Strutt as public member of the Agricultural Advisory Committee
• Approved $1,800,000 budget for Chatsworth Depot Dome Replacement
• Established Joint Shared Services Task Force and adopted its Terms of Reference
• Funded unbudgeted projects: $75,000 noise survey, $132,500 air‑handling unit refurbishment, $165,400 utility relocation

County Council

County Council is meeting to adopt the 2025 tax policy and levy taxes for upper tier purposes. The body will also consider an official plan amendment and a financial contribution for a project in West Grey.

• By-law 5228-25: Establish Tax Policy and Levy Taxes for Upper Tier Purposes for 2025
• By-law 5229-25: Official Plan Amendment No 23 affecting various lands
• Proposed initial financial contribution to West Grey for the South Street East project up to $1.7 million (excluding HST) over two years

Council adopted the March 27, 2025 Council minutes and several prior closed‑session minutes. The council endorsed a resolution to provide an initial $1.7 million (excluding HST) contribution to the Municipality of West Grey for the South Street East project. Three by‑laws covering the 2025 tax policy, an amendment to the Official Plan, and confirmation of council actions were introduced and passed. The Board of Health minutes were received for information.

• Adopted County Council minutes dated March 27, 2025 (carried)
• Adopted closed‑session Long‑Term Care Redevelopment Task Force minutes (carried)
• Adopted Special Joint Meeting minutes dated March 21, 2025 (carried)
• Adopted Long Term Care Redevelopment Planning Task Force minutes and endorsed $1.7 M contribution to West Grey (carried)
• Received Board of Health minutes from January 24, 2025 for information (carried)
• Passed By‑law 5228-25 – Tax Policy and Levy Taxes for Upper Tier Purposes for 2025 (carried)
• Passed By‑law 5229-25 – Amendment No. 23 to the County Official Plan (carried)
• Passed By‑law 5230-25 – Confirmation of all council actions and proceedings (carried)

County Council

The Grey County Council will adopt the March 13 and March 20 meeting minutes, receive several long‑term‑care reports, approve a donor‑funded purchase of fresh flowers up to $10,000, and introduce three by‑laws to appoint a Chief Administrative Officer, an Acting Deputy Clerk, and to confirm the council's proceedings.

• Adopt minutes from the March 13 County Council and Committee of the Whole meetings
• Approve donor request to purchase fresh flowers weekly until $10,000 is spent
• Approve write‑offs of $0 as outlined in the Long‑Term Care Write‑Off report
• Introduce and pass By‑law 5225‑25 to appoint a Chief Administrative Officer
• Introduce and pass By‑law 5226‑25 to appoint an Acting Deputy Clerk

The council adopted the minutes from the March 13, 2025 meeting and the closed‑session minutes from the same date. It approved several Long‑Term Care reports for information and authorized $0 in write‑offs of uncollectible accounts. A by‑law package (5225‑25 to 5227‑25) was introduced and passed to appoint a Chief Administrative Officer and an Acting Deputy Clerk. Staff were directed to use a $10,000 donor contribution to purchase fresh flowers weekly.

• Adopted Council and Committee of the Whole minutes dated March 13, 2025 (carried)
• Adopted closed‑session Committee of the Whole minutes dated March 13, 2025 (carried)
• Received Long‑Term Care Director Update report for information (carried)
• Received Long‑Term Care Operational Report Dec 15 2024–Feb 14 2025 for information (carried)
• Approved $0 write‑offs of uncollectible accounts (carried)
• Directed staff to purchase fresh flowers weekly until $10,000 donation is used (carried)
• Adopted By‑law 5225‑25 to 5227‑25 appointing a Chief Administrative Officer (carried)
• Adopted By‑law 5225‑25 to 5227‑25 appointing an Acting Deputy Clerk (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee approved a $1,911,672.10 contract to IPAC Paving for the Grey Road 14 pulverize and pave project. It adopted a reduction in the multi‑residential property‑tax ratio and approved a $1,240,901 levy increase for the 2026 budget to fund urban‑rural road transfers. The body also declared March 24 as Agnes Macphail Day and endorsed Official Plan Amendment 23 to amend rural designations.

• Award of tender RFT‑TS‑09‑25 to IPAC Paving Limited for Grey Road 14 – $1,911,672.10 (excl. HST)
• Reduction of multi‑residential tax ratio from 1.220600 to 1.110300 and adoption of other 2025 tax ratios
• Levy increase of $1,240,901 approved for inclusion in the 2026 draft budget for road‑transfer funding
• Support for Official Plan Amendment 23 to amend County’s Rural designation permitted uses and policies
• Resolution declaring March 24 as Agnes Macphail Day in Grey County

The Committee of the Whole awarded the Grey Road 14 Pulverize and Pave contract to IPAC Paving Limited for $1,911,672.10. County Council reduced the multi‑residential property tax ratio to 1.110300 and adopted all other 2025 tax ratios. Staff were directed to continue work on the Future Ready Development Metrics and to prepare a by‑law for Official Plan Amendment 23. The Urban Road and Roads Exchange Task Force resolution was adopted, approving the funding model in principle, adding a $1,240,901 levy to the 2026 draft budget, and ordering public information sessions; a separate motion on the same item was deferred.

• Awarded Tender RFT‑TS‑09‑25 to IPAC Paving Limited for $1,911,672.10 (carried)
• Reduced multi‑residential tax ratio to 1.110300 and adopted all 2025 tax ratios (carried)
• Directed staff to continue engagement on Future Ready Development Metrics and report back (carried)
• Supported Official Plan Amendment 23 and ordered preparation of adoption by‑law (carried)
• Adopted Urban Road and Roads Exchange Task Force minutes; approved funding model in principle, levy increase $1,240,901 for 2026 budget, and public information sessions (carried, vote 83‑5)
• Deferred motion on removing Concession 12 and Grey Road 9 from exchange (lost)
• Received Municipality of Grey Highlands affordable housing resolution for information (carried)
• Moved into closed session to discuss land acquisition/disposition items (carried)

Long-Term Care Redevelopment Planning Task Force

The Long‑Term Care Redevelopment Planning Task Force will discuss a project update from Colliers and consider a cost‑share proposal for the South Street East downstream storm‑water system. Grey County will provide an initial contribution of $1.7 million (excluding HST) to West Grey over the next two years, and a revised cost‑sharing agreement will be prepared for council review. The meeting also includes a closed‑session to address organizational matters.

• Project update presentation by Andrew Rodrigues, Colliers
• South Street East downstream storm‑water upgrades cost‑share proposal
• Grey County commitment of $1.7 M (excl. HST) to West Grey for the project
• Closed session to discuss personal and labour‑relations matters
• Next meeting date to be determined

The task force approved an initial financial contribution of up to $1.7 million (excluding HST) over the next two years to support the South Street East storm‑water system upgrades with West Grey. The County also agreed to receive Report CAOR‑RP‑02‑25 and to have staff prepare an updated cost‑sharing agreement for council review. A motion to enter closed session for personal and labour matters was carried, and the meeting was adjourned at 2:03 p.m.

• Received Report CAOR‑RP‑02‑25 (carried)
• Committed up to $1.7 M initial financial contribution (excluding HST) to West Grey (carried)
• Directed preparation of updated cost‑sharing agreement for South Street East project (carried)
• Approved closed‑session to discuss personal and labour matters (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 2:03 p.m. (carried)

Special Joint Meeting

The Special Grey County Joint All Council will adopt its agenda and procedural by-law for the March 21, 2025 meeting. It will approve the minutes from the August 8, 2024 joint council meeting. The council will receive a report on a hybrid planning services model and ask each municipality to indicate support by May 9, 2025. Finally, By-law 2025-01 confirming all actions of this meeting will be enacted.

• Adopt agenda and procedural by-law for the joint meeting
• Approve minutes from the August 8, 2024 joint council meeting
• Receive Hybrid Planning Services Model report (PDR‑SJM‑19‑25)
• Request municipalities to indicate support for the hybrid model by May 9, 2025
• Enact By‑law 2025‑01 confirming all actions and proceedings of the meeting

Long-Term Care Committee of Management

The Long-Term Care Committee of Management received several reports for information, including a Director's update, an operational report, and a 2024 write-off of uncollectible accounts. The committee approved a budget for the Rockwood Terrace Resident Life Improvement Operating Budget and directed staff to use a $10,000 donation for weekly fresh flowers.

• LTC Director's Update (Jan 1 - Feb 28, 2025)
• LTC Operational Report (Dec 15, 2024 - Feb 14, 2025)
• Rockwood Terrace Resident Life Improvement Operating Budget
• 2024 Long-Term Care Write Off of Uncollectible Accounts ($0)
• Donation of $10,000 for fresh flowers at Rockwood Terrace

The Long‑Term Care Committee received the Director’s Update and the Operational Report for information and carried both motions. It approved staff to act on a donor’s request to buy fresh flowers each week until the $10,000 donation is fully used. The committee also approved write‑offs of uncollectible accounts totaling $0 and moved into a closed‑session discussion on negotiation instructions.

• Received LTC Director Update (information) – carried
• Received LTC Operational Report (information) – carried
• Approved staff to purchase fresh flowers weekly until $10,000 donation is used – carried
• Approved write‑offs of uncollectible accounts amounting to $0 – carried
• Approved move to closed session to discuss negotiation instructions – carried

Urban Road and Road Exchange Task Force

The Urban Road and Road Exchange Task Force will receive report TR-UR-06-25 and consider its recommendations. The body will decide whether to approve the funding model for urban and rural road transfers and a levy increase of $1,240,901 to be placed in the 2026 draft budget. Staff will be directed to negotiate new road agreements with affected municipalities and to bring draft agreements forward for consideration.

• Approve funding model for urban and rural road transfers (report TR-UR-06-25)
• Approve levy increase of $1,240,901 for inclusion in the 2026 draft budget
• Direct staff to negotiate new road agreements with affected municipalities
• Consider corresponding draft road transfer agreements
• Review February, April, and September 2024 task‑force reports

The Urban Road and Road Exchange Task Force approved the funding model for transferring about 50 km of urban roads. It authorized a levy increase of $1,240,901 to be included in the 2026 draft budget. Staff were directed to negotiate new road agreements with the affected municipalities and to bring draft agreements forward for consideration.

• Report TR-UR-06-25 received (Carried)
• Funding model for urban and rural road transfers approved (Carried)
• Levy increase of $1,240,901 approved for 2026 budget (Carried)
• Staff directed to negotiate new road agreements with municipalities (Carried)
• Draft agreements to be presented for future consideration (Carried)

County Council

The meeting consists primarily of procedural boilerplate. Council will review minutes from previous meetings and pass a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the current session.

• Adoption of OPA 25 Public Meeting minutes from February 26, 2025
• Adoption of County Council and Committee of the Whole minutes from February 27, 2025
• Receipt of Board of Health minutes from December 20, 2024
• By-law 5224-25 to confirm the proceedings of Council for March 13
• Paramedic Service Awards

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will receive a consent agenda, adopt minutes from the Agricultural Advisory and Community Services Committees, and approve several reports. It will award contracts for the Grey Road 12 and Grey Road 9 pulverize‑and‑pave projects, totaling $4,729,791.77 and $2,748,785.75 respectively. The body will also consider a $182,000 affordable‑housing funding letter and an information report on Official Plan Amendment 26 for Ridgeview Lumber.

• Award of tender RFT‑TS‑01‑25 to IPAC Paving Limited for Grey Road 12 pulverize and pave – $4,729,791.77 (excl. HST)
• Award of tender RFT‑TS‑03‑25 to Cox Construction Limited for Grey Road 9 pulverize and pave and overlay – $2,748,785.75 (excl. HST)
• Adoption of Agricultural Advisory Committee minutes and election of Lorie Smith as Chair and Blair Freeman as Vice‑Chair
• Adoption of Community Services Committee minutes, election of Councillor Nielsen as Chair and Councillor Dickert as Vice‑Chair, and direction to study updates to By‑law 4872‑14 (Smoke‑Free Municipal Spaces)
• Signing of a funding letter for an additional $182,000 for affordable‑housing renovation with Lutheran Social Services Owen Sound

Community Services Committee

The Community Services Committee will approve a $182,000 Last Mile funding letter and sign an agreement with Lutheran Social Services Owen Sound to renovate one affordable housing unit. It will also receive the Ontario Works 2025 Service Plan and the 2024 Community Housing Waitlist Review for information. Presentations on Grey Bruce public‑health bylaws for hookah lounges and the Canadian Mental Health Association’s 14th Street Project will be discussed.

• Last Mile Funding: $182,000 through the Canada Ontario Community Housing Initiatives Program; agreement with Lutheran Social Services Owen Sound to renovate one affordable housing unit
• Ontario Works 2025 Service Plan – received for information
• Community Housing Waitlist Review 2024 – received for information
• Grey Bruce Public Health – Hookah Lounges bylaws to support the Smoke Free Ontario Act
• Canadian Mental Health Association – 14th Street Project presentation

Agricultural Advisory Committee

The committee will receive verbal status updates from the Director of Planning and Development on the forest management by‑law review, the beaver/coyote nuisance by‑law review, and the Regional Agriculture Learning and Demonstration Site. It will also hear updates from the Director of Economic Development, Tourism & Culture on the Share the Road and Gather campaigns. A round‑table discussion will cover sector trends and challenges.

• Forest Management By‑law Review – status update
• Beaver/Coyote By‑law Review – status update
• Regional Agriculture Learning and Demonstration Site – presentation update
• Share the Road Campaign – update
• Gather Campaign – update

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole approved three subdivision plans: Saddler Street (26 new homes), Roseate (132‑146 homes with park and roads) and Cobble Beach Phase 3 (64 lots with open space and streets). It also directed staff to prepare terms of reference for a Joint Municipal Services Ad Hoc Committee and to pursue land acquisition for a new paramedic base in Feversham. Consent agenda items and several committee minutes were received for information.

• Approval of Saddler Street Subdivision (26 residential units, condo block, public road, stormwater management) in West Grey
• Approval of Roseate Subdivision (132‑146 residential units, stormwater facility, public roads, park) in West Grey
• Approval of Cobble Beach Phase 3 "The Dell" Subdivision (64 residential lots, 3 open space blocks, 1 memorial block, 2 streets) in Georgian Bluffs
• Staff directed to develop Terms of Reference for a Joint Municipal Services Ad Hoc Committee
• Direction to acquire ~0.51 ha land at 494140 Grey Road 2, Feversham for a new paramedic base

County Council

The Grey County Council will adopt the minutes from its February 13, 2025 meeting, including both the open County Council session and the Committee of the Whole sessions. It will also consider By‑law 5223‑25, which confirms the actions and proceedings of the February 27, 2025 council meeting. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Adopt County Council minutes dated February 13, 2025 (open session)
• Adopt Committee of the Whole minutes dated February 13, 2025 (open session)
• Adopt closed Committee of the Whole minutes dated February 13, 2025
• Consider By‑law 5223‑25 to confirm the proceedings of the February 27, 2025 council meeting

Public Meeting

The Grey County Council will hold a public meeting to consider Official Plan Amendment 42-42-000-OPA-25, also known as OPA 25, for the Thornbury Acres area. The agenda includes a notice of the complete application and a public meeting document for OPA 25. No other items are listed for discussion.

• County Official Plan Amendment 42-42-000-OPA-25 (OPA 25) – Thornbury Acres
• Notice of Complete Application and Public Meeting – OPA 25 Thornbury Acres.pdf

Budget and Finance Committee

The Budget and Finance Committee will receive the 2025 budget report required by Ontario Regulation 284/09 and a proposed work plan for the year. The Director of Finance will give a verbal audit update, and members will hear an overview of the 10‑year capital process. Additional items include a Questica/Open Book software demo and a review of the 2024 meeting structure.

• Ontario Regulation 284/09 2025 Budget report (information only)
• 2025 Budget and Finance Committee Proposed Workplan (information only)
• Verbal audit update from the Director of Finance/County Treasurer
• 10‑Year Capital Process Overview
• Questica/Open Book demonstration

Public Meeting

The body is holding a public meeting to discuss two specific Official Plan Amendments. These items involve land use planning and potential zoning changes.

• Official Plan Amendment 45-05-010-OPA-21 (Martin/Saugeenside Enterprises)
• Official Plan Amendment 45-05-010-OPA-24 (Plume)

County Council

The Grey County Council will adopt the minutes from the January 23, 2025 meeting and receive Board of Health minutes dated December 20, 2024. It will consider three by-laws: 5220-25 to authorize the disposition of Lot 49, Plan 444 in the City of Owen Sound; 5221-25 to appoint the County's auditors; and 5222-25 to confirm the council's actions and proceedings on February 13.

• By-law 5220-25 – authorize disposition of Lot 49, Plan 444, City of Owen Sound
• By-law 5221-25 – appoint the auditors of the Corporation of the County of Grey
• By-law 5222-25 – confirm all actions and proceedings of the council on Feb. 13
• Adopt minutes from the County Council and Committee of the Whole meeting dated Jan. 23, 2025
• Receive Board of Health minutes dated Dec. 20, 2024 for information

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing multiple land development plans and infrastructure projects. Key items include the approval of residential subdivisions in Meaford and The Blue Mountains and a federal grant application for road reconstruction.

• Approval of 412 Miller Street subdivision for up to 147 residential units in Meaford
• Approval of 24 Alfred Street subdivision for 7 single detached and 12 semi-detached units in The Blue Mountains
• Federal grant application for Grey Road 17B and Grey Road 1 reconstruction projects
• Proposed agreement with Township of Southgate for four CP Rail Trail road crossings in Dundalk
• Approval of revised White Rose Park subdivision plan in the Township of Southgate

Grey County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Grey County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee will review the 2024 Accessibility Progress Report for Grey Highlands, receive the Stothart Hall Accessibility Project report and consider input on installing an accessible extension and washrooms, and examine the West Grey Durham Lions renovation projects report. The meeting also includes a resource on CSA Accessible Design and a discussion about the Grey Roots Museum & Archives Hope Section.

• 2024 Accessibility Progress Report for Grey Highlands (review and comment)
• Stothart Hall Accessibility Project – report received; committee to provide input on accessible extension/washrooms (attachment includes 104 Kingross St preliminary package)
• West Grey Durham Lions – Durham Community Center renovation projects report (review and comment)
• CSA Accessible Design for the Built Environment (2023 CSA/ASC B651:23 resource)
• Grey Roots Museum & Archives – Hope Section of the Grey County Gallery (discussion item)

Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee will elect its Chair and Vice‑Chair for 2025. It will receive the 2024 EDTC Annual Report and the 2025 EDTC Strategic Priorities workplan for information. An update on the County’s Archaeological Management Plan project will be provided, along with a verbal briefing on the Green Development Standards/Framework project.

• Election of Councillor Keaveney as Chair and Councillor Hutchinson as Vice‑Chair
• Receipt of the 2024 EDTC Annual Report for distribution to County Council and municipalities
• Receipt of the 2025 EDTC Strategic Priorities workplan for information
• Receipt of the Archaeological Management Plan project status update for information
• Verbal update from the Climate Change Initiatives Manager on the Green Development Standards/Framework project

County Council

The Grey County Council will adopt the minutes from the January 9 Council and Committee of the Whole meetings and the January 15 Long Term Care Committee meeting. It will then introduce and pass four by‑laws: an amendment to traffic and parking schedules on county roads, an amendment to the service agreement with the Grey Sauble Conservation Authority, the appointment of a Deputy Clerk, and a confirmation of the council's proceedings.

• Adopt minutes from County Council and Committee of the Whole meeting dated January 9, 2025
• Adopt minutes from Long Term Care Committee of Management meeting dated January 15, 2025
• By‑law 5216-25 – Amend Schedules P of By‑law 4788-13 to regulate traffic and parking on Grey County roads
• By‑law 5217-25 – Amend By‑law 5073-20 to modify the service agreement with Grey Sauble Conservation Authority
• By‑law 5218-25 – Appoint a Deputy Clerk for the County of Grey

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is discussing architectural requirements for the Rowe’s Lane Redevelopment. The body is considering a contract for a 40-unit affordable housing build and receiving updates on regional subdivisions and encampment responses.

• Proposed $154,500 contract (excluding HST) with JPM Architectural Inc. for Rowe’s Lane Redevelopment in Dundalk
• Information report on Musial Subdivision 42T-2021-06 in the Municipality of Grey Highlands
• Correspondence from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing regarding encampment response
• Update from Bruce Power Chief Operating Officer James Scongack
• Request for a report examining the structure of the committee of the whole and committee system

Long-Term Care Committee of Management

The Long-Term Care Committee of Management will receive a Director's Update for November 1‑December 31 2024 and an Operational Report for October 15‑December 14 2024 for information. It will then enter a closed session under the Municipal Act to discuss organizational enhancements, personal employee matters, and labour‑relations issues. The meeting also includes routine items such as electing a Chair and Vice Chair and a declaration of interest.

• Director's Update November 1‑December 31 2024 received for information
• Operational Report October 15‑December 14 2024 received for information
• Closed session to discuss organizational enhancements, personal employee matters, and labour‑relations
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Declaration of Interest

County Council

County Council is meeting to adopt the 2025 budget estimates and authorize land acquisition for a transportation depot. The body will also review minutes from previous council and Board of Health meetings.

• By-law 5214-25: Adoption of estimates of revenues and expenditures for the year 2025
• By-law 5213-25: Acquisition of lands in the Municipality of Grey Highlands for the Transportation Services Patrol D Depot
• Receipt of Board of Health minutes dated November 22, 2024
• Adoption of Council and Committee of the Whole minutes from December 12 and 13, 2024

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will receive and act on several consent agenda items, including updates to committee terms of reference and appointments. It will approve a $99,403 write‑off of uncollectible housing accounts and consider a by‑law amendment to extend the Community Safety Zone to the intersection of Grey Road 9 and Artemesia Street in Dundalk. Additional items include extending a conservation agreement for tree marking and granting a non‑resident trapping exemption to Jack Durant.

• Adopt Terms of Reference updates and appoint members to the Budget and Finance Committee and the Urban Road and Road Exchange Task Force
• Approve $99,403 write‑off of uncollectible housing accounts for 2024
• Amend By‑law 4788-13 to extend the Community Safety Zone to Grey Road 9 and Artemesia Street in Dundalk
• Extend the Grey Sauble Conservation Authority agreement to allow tree marking on private lands
• Approve a five‑year non‑resident trapping exemption for Jack Durant, retroactive to 2024