The Boring PartsFederalLocal · USLocal · Canada
Neustadt, ON

Neustadt public meetings in 2021

64 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 21, 2021 · 6:00 PM

Council

Council to consider OPP costing, airport governance, and several bylaws

West Grey Council's December 21, 2021 meeting includes a delegation on the Broos subdivision, several bylaw readings (part lot control, site plan control, landfill fees, zoning amendment), and notices of motion on adding council members to the Employee Assistance Program, demanding governance changes at the Saugeen Municipal Airport, and requesting an OPP costing. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes, committee reports, and correspondence.

zoningpolicebudgetairportlandfillroadscouncil
✓ Decided: Council requests OPP costing, defers airport notice of motion

Council formally requested a costing from the OPP for police services, with a recorded vote of 4-3. A notice of motion regarding the Saugeen Municipal Airport was deferred until staff obtain legal advice. Several bylaws were passed, including zoning amendments and a site plan control agreement. Council also approved adding council members to the Employee Assistance Program for the 2022 budget.

Virtual meeting
Agenda (official) · cached copy · Minutes
Tue Dec 21, 2021 · 2:30 PM

Special Council

West Grey council to hold closed session on personnel matters

This is a special council meeting of the Municipality of West Grey, held virtually, with the main item being a move into closed session to discuss personal matters about identifiable individuals, including municipal or local board employees. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with call to order, moment of reflection, declarations of interest, and adjournment.

councilclosed-sessionpersonnelmunicipal-government
✓ Decided: Council holds closed session on personnel matters, no public decisions

The special council meeting was largely procedural, with council moving into closed session to address personal matters about identifiable individuals, including municipal or local board employees. No substantive decisions were made in open session; the only votes were to enter closed session and to adjourn. Council reconvened briefly at 4:11 p.m. and adjourned at 4:12 p.m.

Virtual meeting
Agenda (official) · cached copy · Minutes
Tue Dec 7, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Council

✓ Decided: Council approves zoning changes and bylaw enforcement agreement

Council approved several zoning amendments, a bylaw enforcement agreement, and other administrative bylaws. A proposed amendment to remove an interior yard setback was defeated, and a motion to defer the bylaw enforcement bylaw was also defeated. Council also approved $100,000 for the 2022 CIP grant program and appointed members to committees.

Virtual meeting
Agenda (official) · Minutes
Mon Dec 6, 2021 · 1:00 PM

Committee of adjustment

✓ Decided: Committee approves four consent-to-sever applications in West Grey

The Committee of Adjustment approved all four consent-to-sever applications before it. Applications B29.2021, B30.2021, and B31.2021 (for drainage easements on Forler Street) were approved, as was B33.2021 (a severance at 190 Garafraxa Street South). Application B32.2021 (at 221 Bruce Street South) was provisionally approved, subject to conditions including payment of fees and passage of a zoning by-law amendment. The minutes of the November 15, 2021 meeting were also approved.

Virtual meeting
Agenda (official) · Minutes
Mon Dec 6, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Public Meeting

Council hears three zoning amendment applications at public meeting

The Municipality of West Grey is holding a public meeting to receive reports and comments on three zoning amendment applications. Council will consider the applications and may forward the bylaws for first, second, and third reading at a subsequent meeting. No final decisions are being made at this meeting.

zoningpublic-meetingwest-greyplanningagricultural
✓ Decided: Council forwards three zoning amendment applications to future meetings

Council held a public meeting to review three zoning amendment applications but made no final decisions. For each application, council received the planner's report and voted to forward a bylaw to a subsequent council meeting for consideration. The applications are for second dwelling units on two rural properties and to recognize existing lot deficiencies on a residential property.

Virtual meeting
Agenda (official) · cached copy · Minutes
Tue Nov 30, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Special Council

West Grey council reviews 2022 operating budget items

This is a special council meeting of the Municipality of West Grey to review the 2022 operating budget. The agenda includes staff reports on various budget items, such as police station loan payments, a traffic study, and a proposed 40 km/h speed limit in urban areas. The meeting may continue into a second session if needed.

budgetpoliceroadstrafficparks
Virtual meeting
Agenda (official) · cached copy
Tue Nov 16, 2021 · 6:00 PM

Council

Council to consider zoning amendment, land sale, and meeting time changes

West Grey Council is meeting virtually to hear delegations, hold a public meeting on a zoning amendment, and consider several motions. Key items include a proposed zoning bylaw amendment for a property in Bentinck Township, a request to purchase municipal lands, and notices of motion to change December council meeting times and reconsider a previous land disposal resolution. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes and correspondence.

zoningland-saledelegationsmeeting-schedulebylawspublic-meeting
✓ Decided: Council approves sale of Concession 14 NDR portion to Pelletier

Council reconsidered a prior resolution and approved the sale of a portion of Concession 14 NDR abutting Ms. Pelletier's property, rescinding an earlier sale approval for the full road allowance. They also directed staff to review the trailer bylaw, approved a zoning amendment, and appointed several committee members.

Virtual meeting
Agenda (official) · cached copy · Minutes
Tue Nov 16, 2021 · 6:00 PM

Public Meeting

Council hears zoning amendment for Naumann property in Bentinck

This is a public meeting of the Municipality of West Grey to hear a zoning amendment application (ZA22.2021) by Brigitte and Dietmar Naumann for land at 234128 Concession 2 WGR, Part lot 37, Lot 37 and 38, Concession 3 WGR, Township of Bentinck. The council will receive the planner's report and comments from Grey County and the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority, and hear verbal comments from council and the public. No decision is made at this meeting; the recommendation is to consider the bylaw at a subsequent council meeting.

zoningpublic-meetingwest-greybentinckplanning
✓ Decided: Council receives zoning amendment report for Naumann property

Council held a public meeting to review a zoning bylaw amendment application for 234128 Concession 2 WGR. The amendment would add holding provisions to the property's agricultural and natural environment zones, fulfilling a condition of provisional consent. Council received the planner's report and will consider the bylaw at a subsequent meeting. No public comments were received.

Virtual meeting
Agenda (official) · cached copy · Minutes
Mon Nov 15, 2021 · 1:00 PM

Committee of adjustment

✓ Decided: Committee approves two lot severances on Hamilton Lane

The Committee of Adjustment approved two consent-to-sever applications (B27.2021 and B28.2021) for properties at 615703 Hamilton Lane, subject to conditions including payment of outstanding taxes, merging severed lands with adjacent lands, and paying parkland dedication fees. The approvals were carried unanimously. No public comments were received, and written comments from Grey County, Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority, and Hydro One noted no objections.

Virtual meeting
Agenda (official) · Minutes
Tue Nov 2, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Council

✓ Decided: Council suspends Councillor Hergert's pay for 5 days over code breach

Council voted to suspend Councillor Rebecca Hergert's remuneration for 5 days after the Integrity Commissioner found she breached the code of conduct. Council also approved a speed limit reduction to 40 km/h in Elmwood, Neustadt, Ayton, and Durham, and passed several zoning bylaw amendments. A zoning amendment for Lot 110, Concession 2 SWTSR was deferred pending further information from the County of Grey.

Virtual meeting
Agenda (official) · cached copy · Minutes
Mon Nov 1, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Public Meeting

Council hears two zoning amendment applications for Grey Road 9 and Mulock Road

This is a public meeting of the Municipality of West Grey to consider two zoning amendment applications. The first (ZA11.2020) involves Chad and Rebecca Weltz for 221126 Grey Road 9, Township of Normanby, and relates to implementing conditions of consent for files B15.2021 to B21.2021. The second (ZA13.2021) involves Joseph Allen for 174283 Mulock Road, Township of Bentinck. Council will receive planning reports and comments from the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority and the public, but no final votes are scheduled; by-laws would be brought forward at a future meeting.

zoningpublic-meetingplanningwest-greymunicipality-of-west-grey
✓ Decided: Council receives zoning amendment reports for two residential applications

Council held a public meeting to review two zoning amendment applications but made no final decisions. Both applications were received and will be brought forward as bylaws at a future council meeting. The first application (ZA11.2020) seeks to rezone land at 221126 Grey Road 9 to allow eight semi-detached residential units, and the second (ZA13.2021) seeks to rezone land at 174283 Mulock Road to recognize a severed residential parcel. No public comments were made, and no objections were received from commenting agencies.

Virtual meeting
Agenda (official) · cached copy · Minutes
Mon Nov 1, 2021 · 1:00 PM

Committee of adjustment

Committee to decide two consent-to-sever applications in Glenelg and Neustadt

The Municipality of West Grey's Committee of Adjustment will meet virtually to consider two consent-to-sever applications. The committee will hear reports from Planner L. Spencer, review written comments from agencies, and vote to approve or deny each application. The meeting also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and standard procedural items.

committee-of-adjustmentconsent-to-severland-useplanningwest-grey
✓ Decided: Committee approves two land severances in West Grey

The Committee of Adjustment approved two consent-to-sever applications. The first, B18.2021, allows Maria Mychalchuk to sever about 14 acres of rural and hazard land near Highway 6, subject to conditions including tax payment and zoning by-law amendment. The second, B26.2021, allows Howard Weber to sever a 115-acre agricultural parcel in Neustadt, subject to conditions including tax payment and an entrance permit. Both decisions were carried, with the second approved after an initial motion was defeated.

Virtual meeting
Agenda (official) · cached copy · Minutes
Tue Oct 19, 2021 · 6:00 PM

Council

Council to review Durham water/wastewater capacity and award drain contract

West Grey Council is meeting to receive a presentation and staff report on Durham water and wastewater treatment capacity, with a recommendation to include funding for growth needs in the 2022 budget. Council will also consider awarding a $166,304.36 contract for the Wright Municipal Drain 2021, approve the 2022 meeting schedule, and pass several bylaws including service agreements for recycling programs.

water infrastructurebudgetcontract awardbylawsrecycling
✓ Decided: Council awards $166,304 Wright Municipal Drain construction tender

Council awarded the Wright Municipal Drain 2021 construction tender to Robinson Farm Drainage Limited for $166,304.36 (including HST), and passed the corresponding bylaw. They also approved the 2022 meeting schedule, received the Durham water and wastewater capacity report, and passed several other bylaws and resolutions.

Virtual meeting
Agenda (official) · cached copy · Minutes
Mon Oct 18, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Public Meeting

✓ Decided: Council receives reports on six zoning amendment applications

Council held a public meeting to review six proposed zoning bylaw amendments, receiving reports and recommendations from Planner Spencer. No final decisions were made; each application will be presented for approval at a future regular council meeting. The applications include residential, commercial, agricultural, and industrial uses across the municipality.

Virtual meeting
Agenda (official) · cached copy · Minutes
Tue Oct 5, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Public Meeting

✓ Decided: Council receives report recommending rezoning for single dwelling

The public meeting reviewed a zoning amendment application (ZA18.2021) by Brandon and Jennifer Deblock to change the zone symbol on their property from C2 (highway commercial) to A3 (restricted rural) to permit a single detached dwelling. Council received the planner's report and its recommendation to approve the application, but no final decision was made at this meeting. Written comments included an objection from Peter Jackson and no objections from Grey County. The next steps include site plan control and a future council decision.

Virtual meeting
Agenda (official) · Minutes
Tue Oct 5, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Council

✓ Decided: Council approves Concession 2 truck traffic restrictions and signage

Council approved maintaining existing restrictions on Concession 2, reducing speed, and installing additional warning signage, with the Traffic Safety Working Group to review alternate truck routes over the next year. Council also declared a portion of Concession 14 NDR as surplus and directed staff to begin the disposal process, and approved 2021 grants totaling $16,000 to local organizations.

Virtual meeting
Agenda (official) · Minutes
Tue Oct 5, 2021 · 2:30 PM

Special Council

✓ Decided: Council approves landfill changes, delays hours change pending public input

Council received the Landfill Operational Summary and approved operational changes, including starting film plastics and expanded polystyrene recycling on November 1, 2021, and directing staff to report on a waste reduction and diversion study grant. However, the proposed changes to landfill operational hours (including a motion to change Durham landfill Thursday hours to Sunday) were amended to be implemented only after a staff report with public input is brought back to council. The amendment to change Thursday hours to Sunday was defeated.

Virtual meeting
Agenda (official) · Minutes
Tue Sep 21, 2021 · 6:00 PM

Council

West Grey council to consider zoning changes, traffic study, airport exit

West Grey council is meeting virtually to consider several items, including two zoning bylaw amendments, a possible traffic study for Saddler Street East, and a motion to potentially exit the Saugeen Municipal Airport partnership. Council will also vote on adding September 30 as a statutory holiday and on supporting resolutions about child care workers and the housing/homelessness crisis. The agenda includes routine approvals of minutes and committee reports.

zoningbudgetroadsairporthousingchild-carestatutory-holiday
✓ Decided: Council votes to keep West Grey in Saugeen airport partnership

Council defeated a motion to invite the Saugeen Municipal Airport as a delegation, then approved a motion to invite the airport executive to provide a report and/or delegation by November 16, 2021, to demonstrate why West Grey should not leave the partnership. The motion also directs staff to circulate the partnership agreement and forward the main motion to the airport commission and partnering municipalities. Council also approved zoning bylaws for properties in Normanby and Neustadt, and supported proclamations for Child Care Worker Appreciation Day and a housing/homelessness resolution.

Virtual meeting
Agenda (official) · cached copy · Minutes
Mon Sep 13, 2021 · 1:00 PM

Committee of adjustment

Committee of Adjustment to rule on 8 property applications

The West Grey Committee of Adjustment will hold a virtual meeting to decide on one minor variance and seven consent-to-sever applications. The committee will also approve minutes from the August 9, 2021 meeting. Decisions will be made on each application after hearing planner reports and public comments.

committee-of-adjustmentminor-varianceconsent-to-severzoningplanning
Virtual meeting
Agenda (official) · cached copy
Mon Sep 13, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Public Meeting

Council to hear two zoning amendment applications in Neustadt

The Municipality of West Grey is holding a public meeting to consider two zoning amendment applications. Council will receive planner reports and public comments before deciding whether to approve the amendments. The meeting is virtual via Zoom.

zoningpublic-meetingwest-greyneustadt
✓ Decided: Council receives reports on two zoning amendments, no decisions made

Council held a public meeting to review two zoning amendment applications but made no final decisions. Reports for ZA.12.2021 (Wynia) and ZA.14.2021 (Braun) were received with recommendations to approve, and no public or council comments were made. Final approval will be considered at a future regular council meeting.

Virtual meeting
Agenda (official) · cached copy · Minutes
Tue Sep 7, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Council

West Grey Council to consider $27,500 dam walkway repair, zoning bylaws, and land sales

West Grey Council is meeting virtually to consider a range of items including accepting audited financial statements, approving committee minutes, and deciding on several recommendations. Key actions include funding a pedestrian walkway repair at Durham Upper Dam, approving supplementary taxes and write-offs, and potentially selling municipal lands. The agenda also includes multiple zoning amendments, a site plan agreement, and a motion to address incomplete council meetings.

budgetzoningland-saleinfrastructurefinancepublic-hearingcouncil-meeting
✓ Decided: Council approves 2020 audited financial statements, funds dam walkway repairs

Council accepted the 2020 audited financial statements as prepared by BDO, approved $27,500 for repairs to the Durham Upper Dam pedestrian walkway, and approved several other items including a $15,000 allocation for downtown revitalization and a bylaw amendment for a conference policy. A motion to change the council meeting schedule was defeated in a 3-3 tie.

Virtual meeting
Agenda (official) · cached copy · Minutes
Tue Aug 10, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Special Council

Council to award Lantz Bridge replacement tender for $1.96M

This special council meeting focuses on two main items: awarding a tender for the Lantz Bridge replacement and receiving a report on safety concerns along Concession 2 WGR. Council will also enter a closed session to discuss a proposed or pending land acquisition or disposition.

bridgesconstructionroadssafetylandtender
✓ Decided: Council awards Lantz Bridge replacement tender to McLean Taylor Construction

Council awarded the Lantz Bridge replacement tender to McLean Taylor Construction Limited for $1,797,604.15 plus HST, with paving and guiderail work deferred to 2022. The decision was made after an engineer's presentation noted bids exceeded the original estimate. Additional costs will be funded from the bridge reserve and development charges. Council also directed staff to report on maintaining truck restrictions north of the bridge.

Virtual meeting
Agenda (official) · cached copy · Minutes
Mon Aug 9, 2021 · 1:00 PM

Committee of adjustment

Committee of Adjustment hears 4 minor variances and 4 consent-to-sever applications

The West Grey Committee of Adjustment is meeting virtually to decide on four minor variance applications (A17.2021, A18.2021, A19.2021, A20.2021) and four consent-to-sever applications (B14.2021, B19.2021, B20.2021, B21.2021). The planner recommends approval for most, with conditions on the consents. The committee will also approve minutes from the July 5, 2021 meeting.

minor-varianceconsent-to-severzoningplanningcommittee-of-adjustment
✓ Decided: Committee approves 4 minor variances and 4 consents to sever

The Committee of Adjustment approved all four minor variance applications (A17.2021, A18.2021, A19.2021, A20.2021) and provisionally approved all four consent to sever applications (B14.2021, B19.2021, B20.2021, B21.2021) as recommended by the planner. Each approval is subject to a 20-day appeal period, and the consents to sever include conditions such as payment of taxes, parkland dedication fees, and other requirements. No applications were denied or tabled.

Virtual meeting
Agenda (official) · cached copy · Minutes
Mon Aug 9, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Public Meeting

Council to hear two zoning amendment applications in West Grey

The Municipality of West Grey is holding a virtual public meeting to consider two zoning by-law amendment applications. Both applications are tied to conditions of provisional consent for separate files. Council will receive planner reports and hear comments from county, conservation authority, and the public before making decisions.

zoningpublic-meetingwest-greyplanningconsent
✓ Decided: Council receives reports on two zoning amendment applications

Council held a public meeting to review two zoning by-law amendment applications (ZA.09.2021 and ZA.10.2021) but made no final decisions. Both applications were received with recommendations for approval, and no public comments were made. Amending bylaws will be presented at a future council meeting after a 20-day appeal period.

Virtual meeting
Agenda (official) · cached copy · Minutes
Mon Aug 9, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Special Council

Council to consider hiring consultant for growth management strategy

This is a special council meeting for the Municipality of West Grey. The main item is a staff report recommending that council direct staff to issue a request for proposals to hire a consultant to develop a growth management strategy. The meeting also includes a public meeting under the Planning Act to review proposed amendments to the zoning bylaw.

zoningplanninggrowth-managementconsultantpublic-meeting
✓ Decided: Council directs staff to issue RFP for growth management strategy

Council received a staff report and directed staff to issue a request for proposal (RFP) to retain a consultant to develop a growth management strategy for West Grey. An amendment to expand the RFP scope to include water, sewer, landfill, police, and fire needs was defeated. The meeting also included a public meeting on proposed zoning bylaw amendments, but no decision on that matter is recorded in these minutes.

Virtual meeting
Agenda (official) · cached copy · Minutes
Tue Aug 3, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Council

Council to consider Wright Municipal Drain, water/sewer rates, and $59K culvert contract

West Grey council meets virtually to decide on the Wright Municipal Drain 2021, including accepting the engineer's report and giving first and second reading to the drainage bylaw. Council will also vote on final reading of the 2021 water and sewer rates bylaw, award a $59,000 engineering contract for the Garafraxa Street box culvert replacement, and consider a $27,500 contribution to repair the Durham Upper Dam pedestrian walkway. Several delegations and reports are scheduled, including updates on police services and capital water/sewer connection charges.

drainagewater-sewerinfrastructurecontractsbudgetpoliceplanning
✓ Decided: Council approves $218,500 donation to Markdale Hospital project

Council approved a $218,500 donation to the Centre Grey Health Services Foundation for the Markdale Hospital Project, funded by $80,000 from reserves in 2021 and $13,850 per year for 10 years from the levy. Council also amended Bylaw 58-2021 to set capital water and sewer connection fees at $1,000 for single units and $500 for multiple units, effective January 1, 2022, and passed the bylaw as amended. The Wright Municipal Drain 2021 engineer's report was accepted, and a Court of Revision was scheduled for September 15, 2021.

Virtual meeting
Agenda (official) · cached copy · Minutes
Tue Jul 6, 2021 · 12:00 PM

Council

Council to consider $619,056 paving tender and $50,000 Homecoming loan

West Grey Council is meeting virtually to consider several staff recommendations, including awarding a paving contract for Concession 2 WGR, supporting the 2022 Durham Homecoming with a $50,000 loan, and receiving updates on the police building, Lantz Bridge, and landfill operations. Council will also hold public delegations on Rockwood Terrace, the Durham Upper Dam walkway, and road safety concerns, and vote on multiple bylaws including zoning amendments and water/sewer rates.

roadsbudgetzoningwater-sewercommunity-eventspoliceland-sale
✓ Decided: Council approves $619,056 paving tender for Concession 2 WGR

Council approved the tender award to Murray Group Limited for $619,056.05 to pave Concession 2 WGR, and approved installing a guardrail at the 's' bend using remaining Enbridge paving budget funds. They also directed staff to negotiate a Memorandum of Understanding with the Durham Homecoming Committee for the 2022 event, including a $50,000 interest-free loan and community grants support. A motion to study centralized waste collection in the Broos subdivision was defeated. Several bylaws were passed, including zoning amendments and site plan agreements.

Virtual meeting
Agenda (official) · cached copy · Minutes
Mon Jul 5, 2021 · 1:00 PM

Public Meeting

Council to hear zoning amendment for Streicher property

This is a public meeting of the Municipality of West Grey to consider a zoning by-law amendment application (ZA-08-2021) from Leonard and Emaline Streicher. The meeting includes a planner's report, written comments from the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority and Enbridge, and an opportunity for verbal comments from council and the public. The recommendation is to receive the report and bring a zoning by-law forward for consideration at a regular council meeting.

zoningpublic-meetingplanningwest-grey
✓ Decided: Council receives school zoning application, bylaw to come later

Council held a public meeting to review a zoning amendment application (ZA-08-2021) from Leonard and Emaline Streicher. The application proposes to rezone part of the subject lands to institutional (I) to permit a school. Council received the report and directed that a zoning bylaw be brought forward for consideration at a regular council meeting; no decision on the application was made at this meeting.

Virtual meeting
Agenda (official) · cached copy · Minutes
Mon Jul 5, 2021 · 1:00 PM

Committee of adjustment

Committee of Adjustment hears 2 minor variances and 3 consents to sever

The West Grey Committee of Adjustment is meeting virtually to decide on two minor variance applications and three consent-to-sever applications for properties in Glenelg and Normanby townships. The committee will also adopt minutes from its June 14, 2021 meeting. Decisions will be made after hearing planner reports and comments from agencies and the public.

committee-of-adjustmentminor-varianceconsent-to-severzoningwest-grey
Virtual meeting
Agenda (official) · cached copy
Tue Jun 22, 2021 · 1:00 PM

Special Council

West Grey council to hold closed session on negotiations and training

This is a special council meeting of the Municipality of West Grey, held virtually. The agenda is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being a motion to move into closed session to discuss matters related to negotiations and for member education or training. The meeting is scheduled to adjourn and reconvene on July 6, 2021.

council-meetingclosed-sessionnegotiationstrainingvirtual-meeting
Virtual meeting
Agenda (official) · cached copy
Tue Jun 15, 2021 · 6:00 PM

Public Meeting

Public meeting on DJ Land Developments zoning application

The Municipality of West Grey is holding a virtual public meeting to discuss zoning application ZA-07-2021 from DJ Land Developments Ltd. The council will receive a planner's report and public comments, with a recommendation to bring a by-law forward for readings at a regular council meeting.

zoningpublic-meetingdevelopmentplanning
✓ Decided: Council receives zoning amendment report for townhouse development

Council held a public meeting to review a zoning bylaw amendment application from DJ Land Developments Ltd. for a proposed townhouse development. Council received the planner's report and directed that the appropriate bylaw be brought forward for consideration at a regular council meeting. No decision was made at this meeting.

Virtual meeting
Agenda (official) · cached copy · Minutes
Tue Jun 15, 2021 · 6:00 PM

Council

Council to consider $50,000 loan for Durham Homecoming 2022

West Grey Council is meeting virtually to consider several items, including a request for financial support for the 2022 Durham Homecoming, zoning amendments, and a transfer payment agreement. The council will also discuss a public meeting on a zoning bylaw amendment, receive committee reports, and consider a notice of motion on anti-racism training.

zoningbudgetcommunity-eventsroadspublic-meetingcouncil
✓ Decided: Council supports 2022 Durham Homecoming with $50,000 loan

Council approved a resolution supporting the 2022 Durham Homecoming Committee by appointing it as a committee of council, providing a $50,000 interest-free loan, and reducing facility rental fees. Council also directed staff to prepare a report on dark sky policy options, and approved a zoning amendment for the Russell property. A motion to include Indigenous history training in the 2021 annual training program was defeated.

Virtual meeting
Agenda (official) · cached copy · Minutes
Mon Jun 14, 2021 · 1:00 PM

Committee of adjustment

Committee of Adjustment to rule on 4 minor variances and 3 consents to sever

The West Grey Committee of Adjustment is meeting virtually to decide on four minor variance applications (A11-2021 McEachern, A13-2021 Barfoot, A14-2021 Piercey, A15-2021 Slobosky) and three consent-to-sever applications (B07-2021 Wynia, B09-2021 Weller, B11-2021 J.T. Excavating). The committee will also approve minutes from the May 17, 2021 meeting. Planner L. Spencer has recommended approval for all applications, with conditions for some, including non-service agreements for unopened road allowances and various fees.

committee-of-adjustmentminor-varianceconsent-to-severzoningplanningwest-grey
✓ Decided: West Grey committee approves 4 minor variances and 3 land severances

The Committee of Adjustment approved all seven applications before it: four minor variances (A11-2021 McEachern, A13-2021 Barfoot, A14-2021 Piercey, A15-2021 Slobosky) and three consents to sever (B07-2021 Wynia, B09-2021 Weller, B11-2021 J.T. Excavating). Two variances and one severance were approved with conditions, including non-service agreements for development on unopened road allowances and a floodplain assessment for the J.T. Excavating severance. All decisions were carried unanimously.

Virtual meeting
Agenda (official) · cached copy · Minutes
Tue Jun 1, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Council

West Grey council to set 2021 tax rates, fees, and zoning changes

West Grey council meets virtually to consider several bylaws, including setting 2021 tax rates, updating fees and charges, and a zoning amendment for the Anzelmo property. They will also hear a delegation about the Markdale Hospital project, discuss a proposed Official Plan amendment related to climate change, and consider requests to purchase or transfer municipal land. The agenda includes routine items like adopting minutes and a confirming bylaw.

tax ratesfees and chargeszoninghospitalland sale
✓ Decided: Council approves climate action in Official Plan review, 6-0

Council approved a recommendation to include climate change best practices in the Official Plan review, with a recorded vote of 6-0. They also approved several bylaws, including the 2021 tax rates, fees and charges, and a zoning amendment. A request for further funding for the Markdale hospital was referred to staff for a report.

Virtual meeting
Agenda (official) · cached copy · Minutes
Tue Jun 1, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Public Meeting

Council to consider rezoning Anzelmo lands from institutional to medium-density residential

This is a public meeting of the Municipality of West Grey to hear a zoning amendment application (ZA-06-2021) by Michael and Pietro Anzelmo. The planner recommends rezoning the subject lands from I (Institutional) to R2 (Medium density residential). Council will receive comments from Grey County, the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority, and Knox United Church trustees, as well as verbal comments from council and the public.

zoningrezoningpublic-meetingplanning
✓ Decided: Council receives report to rezone Anzelmo lands from I to R2

Council held a public meeting to review a proposed zoning amendment (ZA-06-2021) for the Anzelmo property, changing the zoning from Institutional (I) to Medium Density Residential (R2). The council received the report and directed that a bylaw be brought forward for approval at a regular meeting. No final decision was made at this public meeting.

Virtual meeting
Agenda (official) · cached copy · Minutes
Tue May 18, 2021 · 6:00 PM

Council

✓ Decided: Council adopts policy on council-staff relations, zoning amendment, and alternative voting

Council adopted several bylaws, including a zoning amendment for Ottewell, authorization of alternative voting methods for the 2022 municipal election, and a council member-staff relationship policy. A recommendation from the Climate Action Advisory Committee to require natural infrastructure policies in the Official Plan was defeated. Council also endorsed a national 988 suicide prevention hotline initiative.

Virtual meeting
Agenda (official) · cached copy · Minutes
Mon May 17, 2021 · 1:00 PM

Committee of adjustment

✓ Decided: Committee approves four minor variances and one consent to sever

The West Grey Committee of Adjustment approved all four minor variance applications (A07-2021 Farlow, A08-2021 Ovens, A09-2021 Murdock, A10-2021 Braeker) and one consent to sever (B08-2021 Solanko) as recommended by planning staff. Each approval was carried unanimously. The consent to sever was approved subject to conditions including payment of taxes, an entrance permit, a zoning by-law amendment with a holding provision, and a $500 parkland dedication fee.

Virtual meeting
Agenda (official) · cached copy · Minutes
Tue May 4, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Public Meeting

West Grey council holds public meeting on Reif zoning amendment

The Municipality of West Grey is holding a virtual public meeting to consider a zoning amendment application (ZA 02.2021) by Erik and Alan Reif. The council will receive a planner's report and written comments, and hear verbal input before deciding on next steps. No final decision is expected at this meeting.

zoningpublic-meetingplanningwest-grey
✓ Decided: Public meeting held for Reif zoning amendment; no decision made

Council held a public meeting to review a proposed zoning amendment (ZA 02.2021) for the Reif property. No decision was made; the application will be considered for approval at a subsequent council meeting. All written comments received were favourable.

Virtual meeting
Agenda (official) · cached copy · Minutes
Tue May 4, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Council

West Grey council to adopt 2021 budget, zoning changes, and MZO moratorium motion

West Grey council is meeting virtually to consider the 2021 municipal budget, several zoning amendments, and a motion to oppose Minister's Zoning Orders (MZOs). They will also vote on bylaws for fire truck disposal, alternative voting, and a land sale, among other routine items.

budgetzoningmzofireroadselectionscouncil
✓ Decided: West Grey council adopts 2021 budget with 5.4% tax levy increase

Council adopted the 2021 municipal budget, which includes a 5.4% tax levy increase ($554,856) and an estimated $32 increase per $100,000 of residential assessment. Council also passed a resolution opposing Minister's Zoning Orders (MZOs) in the municipality, requesting a permanent moratorium. Several zoning amendments were approved, while two were deferred pending Grey County comments.

Virtual meeting
Agenda (official) · cached copy · Minutes
Mon May 3, 2021 · 1:00 PM

Committee of adjustment

Committee of Adjustment to decide on 6 property variance and severance applications

The West Grey Committee of Adjustment is meeting virtually to decide on one minor variance application and five consent-to-sever applications for properties in Durham, Bentinck, Glenelg, and Normanby. The committee will review planner reports and public comments before voting to approve or deny each application.

committee-of-adjustmentminor-varianceconsent-to-severzoningpropertywest-grey
✓ Decided: Committee approves minor variance and five consent to sever applications

The Committee of Adjustment approved all six applications on the agenda: one minor variance (A06.2021, Pratt) and five consents to sever (B02.2021 & B03.2021 Reif, B04.2021 Elvidge, B05.2021 Orr/Miner/Horan, B06.2021 Bray). All decisions were carried unanimously. Each approval includes a 20-day appeal period; severance applicants have 12 months to meet conditions.

Virtual meeting
Agenda (official) · cached copy · Minutes
Tue Apr 20, 2021 · 6:00 PM

Council

Council to vote on summer camp, hazardous waste, salary grid bylaws

West Grey Council is meeting virtually to consider several bylaws, including a shared summer camp agreement with Elephant Thoughts, a hazardous waste day agreement with Owen Sound, and an employee salary grid. Council will also hear a delegation on wading pool murals, receive committee reports, and vote on supporting resolutions from other municipalities on issues like the 988 crisis line and broadband collaboration.

bylawsbudgetrecreationwastesalariespublic-healthbroadband
✓ Decided: West Grey council approves summer camp, hazardous waste agreements

Council approved several agreements and bylaws, including a shared services agreement with Elephant Thoughts for a summer camp program and a hazardous waste day agreement with Owen Sound. It also supported the 988 crisis line initiative, a broadband collaboration framework, and a motion to thank Grey Bruce Health Unit staff. All votes were carried unanimously.

Virtual meeting
Agenda (official) · cached copy · Minutes
Tue Apr 20, 2021 · 1:00 PM

Public Meeting

West Grey council hears three zoning amendment applications at public meeting

The Municipality of West Grey is holding a virtual public meeting to hear three zoning amendment applications (ZA-03-2021 Russell, ZA-04-2021 Ottewell, ZA-05-2021 Culliton). Council will receive planner reports and public comments, with recommendations to forward each by-law for first, second, and third reading at a subsequent meeting.

zoningpublic-meetingplanningwest-grey
✓ Decided: Council receives zoning amendment reports, defers decisions

The public meeting reviewed three zoning amendment applications (ZA-03-2021 Russell, ZA-04-2021 Ottewell, ZA-05-2021 Culliton) but made no final decisions. Council passed resolutions to receive the planner's reports and forward the bylaws for first, second, and third reading at subsequent meetings. No written or verbal comments were received from the public.

Virtual meeting
Agenda (official) · cached copy · Minutes
Mon Apr 19, 2021 · 1:00 PM

Committee of adjustment

Committee of Adjustment to decide four minor variance applications

The West Grey Committee of Adjustment will hold a virtual public meeting to consider four minor variance applications. The committee will hear reports from Planner L. Spencer, receive written and verbal comments, and vote to approve or deny each application. The meeting also includes approval of the March 15, 2021 minutes and scheduling the next meeting for May 3, 2021.

minor-variancezoningcommittee-of-adjustmentpublic-hearingwest-grey
✓ Decided: Committee approves four minor variance applications in West Grey

The Committee of Adjustment approved all four minor variance applications on the agenda, each with no objections from county or conservation authority staff. The applications were for properties in Glenelg and Normanby townships, including a trailer removal, an accessory building, and an equestrian facility. All decisions are subject to a 20-day appeal period.

Virtual meeting
Agenda (official) · cached copy · Minutes
Wed Apr 14, 2021 · 8:30 AM

Special Council

Council to review 2021 budget, bridge replacements, and Carnegie Library sale proceeds

This special council meeting focuses on reviewing the draft 2021 budget and related capital items. Council will consider approving a modular panel bridge for bridge 44, a notice of motion to fund pre-engineering for the Kennedy Bridge, and a motion to direct Carnegie Library sale proceeds to a new reserve. They will also endorse the Bridge Study.

budgetbridgescapital-projectsheritageinfrastructurelibraryroads
✓ Decided: Council endorses bridge studies and priority list for operational decisions

Council endorsed the Bridge Studies by WSP Canada Inc. and the Structure Priority List 2020 as the basis for staff decisions on bridge actions, with annual updates to Council. The 2021 budget review continued with several amendments, including adopting landfill efficiencies and a Styrofoam recycling program, but key staffing and funding motions were defeated. The meeting also approved a capital budget for a modular panel bridge replacement for bridge 44.

Virtual meeting
Agenda (official) · cached copy · Minutes
Tue Apr 6, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Council

Council to pick police station design option and approve several bylaws

West Grey Council meets virtually to receive a presentation on proposed police services building options and to select one of four costing options. Council will also consider several bylaws, including a zoning amendment, a street sweeping agreement with Grey County, and an opt-out of the Vacant Unit Rebate Program. Other business includes endorsing the Grey County Cycling and Trails Master Plan, granting a noise bylaw exemption to EAM Enterprise, and approving the creation of a Climate Action Advisory Committee.

policezoningbylawsclimate-actionroadsnoise
✓ Decided: Council selects $8.85M option for new police services building

Council selected costing option #2 ($8,852,241) for the new West Grey Police Services Building and directed the architect to prepare construction documents and proceed to tender. Council also approved several bylaws, including a zoning amendment, street sweeping agreement, and sale of the Carnegie Library property, and endorsed the Grey County Cycling and Trails Master Plan.

Virtual meeting
Agenda (official) · cached copy · Minutes
Mon Apr 5, 2021 · 1:00 PM

Committee of adjustment

Committee of adjustment meeting agenda is procedural only

This agenda contains no substantive items — only boilerplate interface text from the eSCRIBE system. The meeting is listed as a Committee of adjustment session, but no applications, hearings, or decisions are described in the provided text.

committee-of-adjustmentprocedural
electronically
Agenda (official) · cached copy
Tue Mar 30, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Special Council

West Grey Council to review 2021 budget, police funding, bridge projects

This special council meeting focuses on the 2021 budget review, including proposed allocations from provincial funding to the police service and a capital project for a modular panel bridge. Council will also hear a delegation from the West Grey Police Board and consider a notice of motion regarding the Kennedy Bridge. The meeting includes a closed session for personal matters about an identifiable individual.

budgetpolicebridgescapital-projectsgrantscouncil-meeting
✓ Decided: West Grey Council approves $385,906 police budget increase

Council approved the West Grey Police Services Board's recommended 2021 budget increase of $385,906, after defeating motions to defer it or cap it at 6%. The council also reviewed the draft 2021 budget, making several amendments, including using $30,000 in modernization funding for a speed sign and moving $300,000 in police building financing to 2022. The changes result in an estimated 3.57% overall tax levy increase, about $39 per $100,000 of assessment.

Virtual meeting
Agenda (official) · cached copy · Minutes
Tue Mar 16, 2021 · 6:00 PM

Council

Council to vote on land sale, transit MOU, and recycling motions

West Grey council will consider several bylaws, including the sale of municipal land to Stanley and Marcie Whitehead (Bylaw 14-2021), a memorandum of understanding for a public transportation service with Grey County and neighbouring municipalities (Bylaw 15-2021), and a new procedural bylaw (Bylaw 16-2021). Council will also hear delegations on agriculture and barn preservation, receive an Enbridge Gas project update, and consider two notices of motion on film plastic/polystyrene recycling and directing Carnegie Library sale proceeds to a reserve. A public meeting is scheduled to review a proposed amendment to the West Grey zoning bylaw.

✓ Decided: Council approves sale of municipal land to Whitehead, adopts four bylaws

Council gave final reading to Bylaw 14-2021 authorizing the sale of municipal land to Stanley and Marcie Whitehead. It also adopted bylaws for a public transportation MOU, a procedural bylaw, a confirming bylaw, and a deeming bylaw for lots on Plan 83. A request to purchase municipal property by 5015685 Ontario Ltd. was deferred to the May 4 meeting, and a motion to start the land disposal process was deferred.

Virtual meeting
Agenda (official) · cached copy · Minutes
Tue Mar 16, 2021 · 6:00 PM

Public Meeting

West Grey council to review Candue Homes zoning amendment

West Grey council is holding a public meeting under the Planning Act to review Zoning Bylaw Amendment ZA-01-2021 from Candue Homes 2020 Ltd. The meeting includes a planner's report and written comments from the County of Grey and Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority. Council will hear verbal comments before closing the meeting; a recommendation suggests bringing a bylaw forward at a future meeting to fulfill a condition of provisional consent B09-2020.

✓ Decided: Council holds public meeting on CANDUE Homes zoning amendment, no decision made

Council held a public meeting to review a proposed zoning bylaw amendment (ZA-01-2021) from CANDUE Homes 2020 Ltd. No decision on the application was made at this meeting. Council directed that a bylaw be brought forward for consideration at a future meeting to fulfill a condition of provisional consent B09-2020. Written comments from the County of Grey and Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority noted no objections.

Virtual meeting
Agenda (official) · cached copy · Minutes
Mon Mar 15, 2021 · 1:00 PM

Committee of adjustment

Committee to decide minor variance and land severance applications

The Committee of Adjustment for West Grey is meeting virtually to consider two applications: a minor variance for a property on Townsend Lake Road and a consent to sever for a property on Augusta Street. The committee will receive planner reports, hear comments, and vote to approve or deny each application.

Virtual meeting
Agenda (official) · cached copy
Mon Mar 8, 2021 · 3:30 PM

Special Council

West Grey council to hold closed session on land deal

This is a special council meeting of the Municipality of West Grey, held virtually. The only substantive item is a motion to enter closed session to discuss a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, reflection, adjournment).

councilclosed-sessionlandmunicipality
✓ Decided: Council holds closed session on land acquisition, no public decisions

The special council meeting was largely procedural, with council entering a closed session to discuss a proposed or pending land acquisition or disposition. No substantive decisions were made in open session; staff direction was provided in closed session, but no further details were reported.

Virtual meeting
Agenda (official) · cached copy · Minutes
Tue Mar 2, 2021 · 4:30 PM

Special Council

West Grey council to hold closed session on personnel matter

This is a special council meeting of the Municipality of West Grey, held electronically via Zoom. The agenda is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being a closed session to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual, involving the CAO/deputy clerk and consultant Marianne Love. The meeting is expected to adjourn and reconvene on March 16, 2021.

councilclosed-sessionpersonnel
✓ Decided: West Grey council holds closed session on personnel matter, no public decisions

The special council meeting on March 2, 2021, was largely procedural. Council entered a closed session to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual (municipal employee), and after reconvening, reported no further items. The meeting adjourned with no substantive public decisions made.

electronically
Agenda (official) · cached copy · Minutes
Tue Mar 2, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Council

West Grey council to weigh road access, subdivision support, and $319K in bills

West Grey council meets virtually to hear delegations on road allowance access, consider supporting a draft plan of subdivision extension, and vote on approving accounts totaling $319,558.10. Council will also discuss commercial vehicle parking rules, unopened road allowance sales, and adopting internet/telephone voting for the 2022 election.

✓ Decided: West Grey council approves internet/phone voting for 2022 election

Council approved using internet and telephone voting as alternative voting methods for the 2022 municipal election, and directed the clerk to report back with options for paper ballots as well. Council also directed staff to proceed with selling two unopened road allowances, approved a $319,558.10 voucher, and supported several resolutions from other municipalities.

Virtual meeting
Agenda (official) · cached copy · Minutes
Tue Feb 23, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Special Council

West Grey council to set new pay rates, revise conference policy

This special council meeting covers the West Grey Police Services Board budget, a council remuneration update, and two notices of motion. Council will consider moving to a base pay program with specific salary figures and directing staff to revise the conference and seminar policy to reflect online events. A closed session is scheduled to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees. The 2021 capital budget is also on the agenda.

budgetcouncil-remunerationpoliceconference-policyclosed-sessioncapital-budget
✓ Decided: Council approves new council pay based on market median

Council approved a new council remuneration structure based on the market median from the Consolidated Organizational Review 2020, setting mayor pay at $34,578, deputy mayor at $26,200, and councillors at $21,447 (including a 1.5% increase). They also directed staff to revise the conference and seminar policy to replace per diems with a maximum dollar amount and address online events. Additionally, council approved amendments to the 2021 capital budget, including removing the Normanby arena hall renovation reserve and deferring the Neustadt arena ball diamond lights project.

Virtual meeting
Agenda (official) · cached copy · Minutes
Thu Feb 18, 2021 · 10:00 AM

Committee of adjustment

Committee of Adjustment to decide Levitt minor variance at Grey Rd 12

The West Grey Committee of Adjustment is meeting virtually to elect a chair and vice-chair, approve the January 18, 2021 minutes, and hold a public hearing on minor variance application A06.2020 by Brett and Jerri Lynn Levitt for property at 503862 Grey Road 12, Glenelg. The committee will receive a planner's report and written comments from Grey County, the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority, and the applicants, then vote to approve or deny the variance. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom.

✓ Decided: Committee approves minor variance for storage structure on Grey Road 12

The Committee of Adjustment approved minor variance application A06.2020, allowing a reduced interior lot setback to 3.05 metres (10 feet) instead of the required 15.2 metres (49.9 feet) for an accessory storage structure at 503862 Grey Road 12. The decision was carried, with the planner's report citing that the variance meets the four tests for a minor variance. The next step is a 20-day appeal period before a building permit can be applied for.

Virtual meeting
Agenda (official) · cached copy · Minutes
Tue Feb 16, 2021 · 4:00 PM

Special Council

Council hears appeal of dog muzzle order 01-2020

West Grey Council is holding a special meeting to act as an appeal committee and hear an appeal of Muzzle Order 01-2020, issued under the Dog Control Bylaw. The meeting includes statements from the animal control officer, the dog owner, and the appellant, plus supporting documents and photos. Council will decide whether to uphold or overturn the muzzle order.

animal-controlappeal-hearingbylawcouncil-meetingdogs
✓ Decided: Council appoints itself as appeal committee for muzzle order hearing

Council held a special meeting to appoint all members to the West Grey Appeal Committee to hear an appeal of Muzzle Order 01-2020. The meeting adjourned at 4:06 p.m. to proceed into the appeal hearing, and reconvened at 5:13 p.m. before adjourning at 5:14 p.m. No substantive decisions were made during the special council meeting itself; the appeal hearing was held separately.

electronically
Agenda (official) · cached copy · Minutes
Tue Feb 16, 2021 · 6:00 PM

Council

Council to hear delegations on Enbridge gas, Big Brothers Big Sisters, nuclear waste repository

West Grey Council meets virtually to hear three delegations: a resident's concerns about Enbridge gas on Concession 2 WGR, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Grey Bruce on programming, and Protect Our Waterways on a proposed nuclear waste repository. Council will also consider approving accounts totaling $725,162.36, a 2021 capital budget item for police vehicles, and several notices of motion including endorsing the Bruce Grey Food Charter and remote participation for council members. The agenda includes routine items like adopting previous minutes and receiving correspondence and reports.

delegationsnuclear-wastebudgetpolicefood-charteraccountsenbridge
✓ Decided: Council approves $65,500 for police vehicles, backs remote meetings

Council approved the 2021 capital budget for police vehicles at $65,500, after a motion to defer pending police board recommendation was defeated. Council also voted to continue remote participation for all council and committee meetings until it is safe to meet in chambers, and endorsed the Bruce Grey Food Charter. Several reports and correspondence items were received, and a motion supporting Grey Highlands' call for provincial insurance reform was carried.

Virtual meeting
Agenda (official) · cached copy · Minutes
Tue Feb 2, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Council

West Grey Council to consider vacant unit rebate elimination, pharmacare support, and land lease with EH!tel

West Grey Council meets virtually to hear delegations on food insecurity, plastics, and the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority budget, then moves to closed session for land matters. Council will consider several bylaws, including adopting a Community Safety and Well-Being Plan, a land lease with EH!tel Networks, and a voter list services agreement with DataFix. Notices of motion seek to eliminate the vacant unit rebate program and revise the conference and seminar policy. Council will also vote on supporting federal pharmacare legislation and COVID-19 childcare funding.

zoningbudgethousingpublic-safetyinfrastructurecovid-19bylaws
✓ Decided: Council approves procedural bylaw amendments and speed reductions

Council approved multiple amendments to the draft procedural bylaw, including electronic attendance rules, meeting curfew changes, and provisions for motions without notice. It also approved reducing speed limits to 40 km/h in settlement areas and passed several bylaws, including the Community Safety and Well-being Plan and agreements with DataFix and EH!tel Networks. A motion to defer the Vacant Unit Rebate was defeated, and the Conference and Seminar Policy revision was deferred to the February 23 budget meeting.

Virtual meeting
Agenda (official) · cached copy · Minutes
Wed Jan 27, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Special Council

Council reviews 2021 budget, library and police presentations

This is a special council meeting focused on the 2021 budget. The Director of Finance/Treasurer will present a budget review, followed by presentations from the West Grey Public Library Board Chair and the West Grey Police Service Chief on their respective budgets. No decisions are listed on the agenda; it is primarily a discussion and review session.

budgetlibrarypolicecouncil-meeting
✓ Decided: Council sends police budget back for 2% increase review

Council voted to refer the proposed 2021 police services budget back to the Police Services Board for further review and amendments to achieve a 2% increase over the 2020 budget, approximately $67,245. The library budget was approved pending wage grid adjustments, and the fire department operational budget was approved with a directive to report on financing options for the fire truck. Council also directed staff to use $45,000 from insurance reserves for the 2021 budget and to report on the financial impact of the new police service building.

Virtual meeting
Agenda (official) · cached copy · Minutes
Wed Jan 20, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Special Council

West Grey council to review draft 2021 budget in special meeting

This is a special council meeting of the Municipality of West Grey, held virtually, with the main substantive item being a review of the draft 2021 budget. The agenda also includes a closed session to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, moment of reflection, declarations, adjournment).

budgetcouncil-meetingclosed-sessionwest-grey
✓ Decided: Council sets flat-rate pay, adds tech allowance, reviews 2021 budget

Council reviewed the draft 2021 budget, which initially projected a 14.7% tax levy increase, and made several decisions on council compensation and historical bridge funding. They approved a flat-rate compensation structure for 2021 and forward, set a $75/month technology allowance for all council members, and directed staff to investigate funding options for historical bridge repairs. A motion to have staff report on repairing 20 historical structures was defeated.

Virtual meeting
Agenda (official) · cached copy · Minutes
Tue Jan 19, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Council

Council to vote on police station design, 2021 capital budget, and interim tax bylaw

West Grey Council meets virtually to consider several routine and significant items, including approving 2021 capital projects, adopting the police station design, and passing multiple bylaws. The agenda also includes delegations from regional transit and a bylaw exemption request, plus a closed session for land and personnel matters.

budgetpolicebylawstaxescapital-projectstransitwater
✓ Decided: Council approves detailed design for new West Grey police station

Council approved the detailed design for the new West Grey Police Service Building, including amendments for LEED certification, gender-inclusive facilities, and a request for a Police Services Board support letter and Green Municipal Fund grant. Two proposed amendments to reduce the building size by 400 square feet and remove the gym were defeated. Council also approved the 2021 capital budget for the Durham & Neustadt Water Well Back-up System and passed several bylaws, including interim tax and borrowing bylaws.

electronically
Agenda (official) · cached copy · Minutes
Mon Jan 18, 2021 · 1:00 PM

Committee of adjustment

✓ Decided: Committee defers shed variance until lot lines verified

The Committee of Adjustment approved a minor variance for an accessory structure at 933 Caroline Street, Ayton, and approved two consent-to-sever applications at 1021 Victoria Street. A minor variance application for a shed at 503862 Grey Road 12 was deferred until the property lines can be verified. The meeting was held electronically on January 18, 2021.

electronically
Agenda (official) · cached copy · Minutes
Fri Jan 15, 2021 · 2:00 PM

Special Council

Special Council meeting to enter closed session on land acquisition

This is a special council meeting for the Municipality of West Grey, held electronically via Zoom. The agenda is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being a recommendation to move into closed session to discuss a proposed acquisition or disposition of land. The meeting also includes routine items like a call to order, moment of reflection, and adjournment.

councilclosed-sessionlandwest-grey
✓ Decided: West Grey council holds closed session on land deal, no public decisions

The special council meeting was largely procedural, with council entering closed session to discuss a proposed land acquisition or disposition. Council provided staff direction in closed session, but no substantive decisions were made publicly. The meeting adjourned without any public votes on policy or spending.

electronically
Agenda (official) · cached copy · Minutes
Tue Jan 5, 2021 · 10:00 AM

Special Council

Council to review proposed procedural bylaw

This special council meeting is dedicated to receiving two presentations on a proposed new procedural bylaw for the Municipality of West Grey. The clerk and a municipal coach will present the draft bylaw and an easy reference guide. No decisions are scheduled; the only formal action is to receive the presentations and later adjourn.

councilprocedural-bylawgovernance
✓ Decided: Council receives presentations on proposed procedural bylaw

The special council meeting on January 5, 2021, was held electronically. Council received two presentations: one from Clerk Genevieve Scharback on proposed changes to the West Grey Procedural Bylaw, and another from Municipal Coach Fred Dean on the purpose and importance of the bylaw. No substantive decisions were made; the presentations were received for information, and a report on amendments will be brought to the January 19, 2021 council meeting.

electronically
Agenda (official) · cached copy · Minutes