Grey County public meetings in 2023

Committee of the Whole

This is a special budget meeting of Grey County's Committee of the Whole. The committee will receive a 2024 budget overview and department presentations, with details in the attached budget package and 10-year capital plan. The agenda also includes a possible closed session for labour, personal, or confidential matters.

• 2024 Grey County Budget - Detailed Package
• 2024-2033 Grey County 10-Year Capital Budget
• Closed session for labour relations, personal matters, and confidential information

Committee of the Whole

The Grey County Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss a notice of motion about traffic and active transportation improvements on Grey Road 19 and nearby intersections, hear a delegation on battery energy storage, and consider several staff reports. Items include declaring two Owen Sound properties surplus, renewing a community improvement plan, exploring surplus public lands for housing, and endorsing committee appointments and a new budget committee terms of reference. The meeting also includes a closed session on litigation related to Official Plan Amendment 11.

• Notice of motion to direct staff to meet with MTO, Simcoe County, and The Blue Mountains on Grey Road 19 improvements and roundabouts
• Delegation from Multi-Municipal Energy Working Group on Battery Energy Storage Systems
• Declare 1325 and 1355 8th Avenue West, Owen Sound as surplus lands for sale
• Renew Community Improvement Plan until Dec 31, 2028, without $180,000 contribution in 2024
• Explore sale, lease, or grant of surplus public lands for affordable housing

County Council

Grey County Council is meeting for a routine session that includes adopting prior minutes, considering four by-laws, and handling closed meeting matters. The main substantive items are by-laws authorizing the disposition of two lots in Owen Sound and a contribution agreement with Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation through the National Housing Co-Investment Fund. No other reports or discussions are listed on the agenda.

• By-law 5166-23: disposition of Lot 34, Plan 444, City of Owen Sound
• By-law 5167-23: disposition of Lot 40, Plan 444, City of Owen Sound
• By-law 5168-23: authorizes Warden and Clerk to execute contribution agreement with CMHC via National Housing Co-Investment Fund
• By-law 5169-23: confirms proceedings of Council
• Adoption of minutes from Nov 23 and Dec 5, 2023 meetings

Committee of the Whole

Grey County's Committee of the Whole is holding a special budget meeting to discuss the 2024 draft budget. They will consider proposed spending reductions and receive an overview of budget details and the 10-year capital plan. The committee will also go into closed session to discuss labour relations, personal matters, and confidential information related to the budget.

• Report CAOR-CW-22-23 on 2024 proposed spending reductions
• 2024 Grey County Budget detailed package
• 2024-2033 10-Year Capital Budget
• Direction to create a Budget and Finance Committee terms of reference
• Closed session for labour relations and confidential budget matters

County Council

This is a procedural meeting focused on electing a new warden. The agenda includes nominations, candidate introductions, voting, swearing-in, and the warden's address. No other business or policy items are listed.

• Election of warden
• Swearing-in of warden
• Presentation of chain of office
• Motion to destroy ballots

Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially direct staff on several items, including a delegation from the City of Owen Sound about the Southwestern Ontario Isotope Coalition, a verbal update on early childhood education innovation, and a report on the Henry Bernick Entrepreneurship Centre and Maker Space management. The committee will also hold a roundtable discussion on sector trends and challenges and receive correspondence from the Government of Ontario.

• Delegation: Paul McGrath, City of Owen Sound, on Southwestern Ontario Isotope Coalition
• Report EDTC-PEDAC-19-23: Henry Bernick Entrepreneurship Centre and Maker Space Management
• Proposed $45,000 from 2023 economic development budget to co-fund Henry Bernick pilot program
• Proposed single-sourcing start-up support for Maker Space from NewMakeIt at $40,000 plus HST
• Correspondence: Ontario government news releases on research/innovation and hydrogen investment

County Council

Grey County Council meets to adopt minutes from several committees, including a Long-Term Care Committee that recommended 2024 budget reductions totaling over $186,000. Council will also consider two by-laws, including one adopting Amendment No. 18 to the County Official Plan affecting lands in the Township of Southgate. The agenda is largely procedural, with no new policy discussions or public hearings listed.

• Adoption of By-law 5164-23 for Official Plan Amendment No. 18 affecting Part Lot 27 Concession 16, Proton, Township of Southgate
• Adoption of By-law 5165-23 to confirm Council proceedings
• Endorsement of Long-Term Care Committee 2024 budget reductions, including removal of Lee Manor Security ($23,500) and reduction of Homes Maintenance of Building to $100,000
• Receipt of Grey Bruce Public Health Board of Health minutes from September 13, 2023
• Adoption of minutes from multiple meetings, including pre-budget discussions and closed sessions

Committee of the Whole

The Grey County Committee of the Whole is meeting to consider a consent agenda that includes a $3,521,070 funding agreement with the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation, a $639,191 contract for budgeting software, and several reports and correspondence items. The committee will also receive reports on development charges, a provincial offences court annual report, and go into closed session to discuss a potential land purchase for an emergency shelter.

• Funding agreement with Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation for $3,521,070
• Award of budgeting software contract to Questica Software Inc. for $639,191 plus H.S.T. over 5 years
• Endorsement of $26,000 for Women's Centre Grey Bruce and $10,000 annually for 3 years for Grey Bruce Hospice Inc.
• Report on development charges revenue as of September 30, 2023, and annual indexing for 2024
• Closed session to discuss proposed or pending acquisition of land for emergency shelter

CAO Performance Evaluation Committee

The Grey County CAO Performance Evaluation Committee is meeting electronically to discuss updates to the 2023 CAO workplan. The substantive discussion will occur in closed session under the Municipal Act, citing personal matters about an identifiable individual and negotiation-related criteria. The next meeting date is to be determined.

• Closed session to discuss 2023 CAO Workplan updates
• Closed session authorized under Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act
• Meeting held electronically, 1:00-3:00 PM

Community Services Committee

The Grey County Community Services Committee is meeting to hear delegation requests for funding support from three local organizations: the Women's Centre Grey Bruce, Grey Bruce Hospice Inc., and the Canadian Mental Health Association Grey-Bruce. The committee will also receive updates on the Early Learning Hub Sydenham and the Safe N Sound Warming Centre, and discuss housing initiatives and short-term shelter program funding options.

• Delegation: Heather Sheldrick, Women's Centre Grey Bruce - Request for Funding Support
• Delegation: Dr. Sabrina Saunders, Grey Bruce Hospice Inc - Request for Funding Support
• Delegation: Scott McKay, CMHAGB - Canadian Mental Health Association Grey-Bruce
• Report CSR-CSC-24-23 - Grey County Housing Initiatives (received for information)
• Report CSR-CS-23-23 - Short Term Shelter Program Funding Options 2023 (proposed funding from 2023 surplus, housing reserves, and one-time funding)

Long-Term Care Committee of Management

The Long-Term Care Committee of Management is meeting to receive several reports, including a director's update, an operational report, a health human resources update, and an emergency purchase for a sprinkler valve at Grey Gables. The 2024 proposed long-term care budgets will be circulated with a revised agenda on November 13, 2023. The committee will also enter closed session to discuss personal matters about identifiable individuals and labour relations or employee negotiations.

• 2024 Proposed Long-Term Care Budgets (LTCR-CM-24-23)
• Emergency purchase for Dry Sprinkler Valve replacement at Grey Gables (LTCR-CM-25-23)
• LTC Director's Update August 29 – October 31, 2023 (LTCR-CM-21-23)
• LTC Operational Report August 15 – October 14, 2023 (LTCR-CM-22-23)
• LTC Health Human Resources Update (LTCR-CM-23-23)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider several items, including a recommendation to support Official Plan Amendment 18, which would redesignate agricultural land in Southgate for an on-farm diversified use. They will also receive comments on Bill 134 (Affordable Homes and Good Jobs Act) and correspondence opposing the Grey Road 19 expansion. The meeting includes a consent agenda with various correspondence and committee minutes, and a closed session to discuss a land acquisition.

• OPA 18: redesignate Part Lot 27, Concession 16, Proton (Southgate) from Agricultural to Agricultural – Site Specific for on-farm diversified use
• Correspondence from Windfall residents opposing Grey Road 19 expansion
• Support for Western Ontario Warden's Caucus on Strong Mayor Powers and leave to construct threshold for hydrocarbon lines
• County comments on Bill 134: Affordable Homes and Good Jobs Act, 2023
• Closed session: proposed acquisition/disposition of land (Mid-West Cooperative)

County Council

Grey County Council is meeting to adopt minutes from previous meetings, consider two by-laws, and handle routine procedural matters. The by-laws include appointing an Integrity Commissioner and authorizing an easement with Durham Stone and Paving Inc. The agenda is largely procedural with no major policy decisions listed.

• By-law 5162-23 to appoint an Integrity Commissioner for Grey County
• By-law 5163-23 to authorize an easement with Durham Stone and Paving Inc.
• Adoption of minutes from October 24 and October 26, 2023 meetings

Committee of the Whole

This is a special budget discussion meeting of Grey County's Committee of the Whole. The main item is a 2024 pre-budget workshop, followed by a closed session for labour relations and personal matters. No specific budget figures or decisions are listed in the agenda.

• 2024 Pre-Budget Workshop
• Closed session under Municipal Act Section 239(2) for labour relations and personal matters

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing several reports including a sustainable tourism strategy for Beaver Valley and an easement request for a watermain installation. Members will also discuss updates to the Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee and the appointment of an Integrity Commissioner.

• Adoption of the Beaver Valley Sustainable Tourism Strategy
• Approval in principle for a City of Owen Sound watermain installation at 595 9th Avenue East
• Appointment of Principles Integrity as Integrity Commissioner for a five-year term
• Expansion of the Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee to a maximum of nine members
• One-year agreement for the Agriculture Specialist High Skills Major Program at Grey Roots

County Council

This is a largely procedural meeting. Council will adopt the minutes from the October 12, 2023 County Council and Committee of the Whole meetings. No substantive reports, by-laws, or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Adoption of County Council minutes dated October 12, 2023
• Adoption of Committee of the Whole minutes dated October 12, 2023

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting electronically for a special budget discussion focused on a 2024 pre-budget workshop. The agenda includes only routine procedural items (call to order, roll call, land acknowledgement, declarations of interest) and the workshop itself, with no specific budget figures or proposals listed.

• 2024 Pre-Budget Workshop

Agricultural Advisory Committee

The Grey County Agricultural Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to receive updates and correspondence on agricultural topics. Delegations will cover tile drainage and Eat Local Grey Bruce, and the committee will hear verbal updates on the Share the Road campaign, agri-tourism, the Sydenham Fall Fair, and the Economic Development Master Plan. The agenda is largely informational, with no votes scheduled on substantive items.

• Delegation from Steve Kenny, General Manager of Eat Local Grey Bruce
• Delegation from Andy Kester (OMAFRA) and Ian Eriksen (GSCA) on tile drainage
• Verbal update on Share the Road campaign
• Verbal update on Gather Agri-Tourism Campaign
• Correspondence received on tile drainage from West Grey and Arran-Elderslie

County Council

Grey County Council is meeting to adopt minutes, receive public health board minutes, and pass two by-laws: one authorizing a transfer payment agreement for housing initiatives, and another authorizing an application for infrastructure financing for Rockwood Terrace capital works. The agenda is largely procedural, with no substantive policy discussions listed.

• By-law 5160-23: authorizes Warden and Clerk to execute Transfer Payment Agreement for Canada-Ontario Community Housing Initiative and Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative
• By-law 5161-23: authorizes submission of application to Ontario Infrastructure for financing of Rockwood Terrace Capital Works
• Receive Grey Bruce Public Health Board of Health minutes from May 26, June 23, July 28, and August 11, 2023
• Adopt County Council and Committee of the Whole minutes from September 28, 2023

Committee of the Whole

Grey County's Committee of the Whole will consider adopting an Economic Development, Tourism & Culture Master Plan, a proposed housing and green space project at the former Georgian Bay Community School track in Meaford, and several other items including a speed limit change on Grey Road 119 and a non-union compensation policy. The committee will also hear delegations on hospital naming, the Integrity Commissioner's annual report, and the master plan.

• Adoption of Economic Development, Tourism & Culture Master Plan
• Proposed purchase of 87 Aiken Street, Meaford for housing and green space, with Meaford committing $500,000
• Speed limit modification on Grey Road 119 in Banks
• Delegated authority for vacant land condominium exemption requests
• Support for guaranteed livable income correspondence from West Grey and Grimsby

Grey County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Grey County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to review and comment on accessibility-related reports from local municipalities. Items include trail signage from West Grey, multi-year accessibility plans from Southgate and Georgian Bluffs, and policies from Georgian Bluffs, plus an accessible features map from the County. The committee will also receive correspondence from the City of Owen Sound for information.

• West Grey Trails Signage report presented for review and comment
• Township of Southgate Multi-Year Accessibility Plan 2023-2027
• Township of Georgian Bluffs Multi-Year Accessibility Draft Plan 2024-2028
• Georgian Bluffs Integrated Accessibility Standards Policy and Accessible Customer Service Policy
• County of Grey Accessible Municipal Features Map

Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee is meeting to hear delegations from the Nuclear Innovation Institute and Georgian College, and to discuss a report on the Economic Development, Tourism and Culture Master Plan. The committee is being asked to receive the report, endorse the plan's strategic themes, and forward the draft plan to Committee of the Whole. The meeting also includes a verbal update on planning efficiencies and a roundtable discussion on sector trends.

• Delegation from Nuclear Innovation Institute on Clean Energy Frontier Program
• Delegation from Georgian College Executive Director Dave Shorey
• Report EDTC-PEDAC-15-23 on Economic Development, Tourism and Culture Master Plan Preface
• Recommendation to endorse strategic themes of the Master Plan
• Recommendation to include action items in 2024 budget for implementation starting January 2024

County Council

This is a largely procedural meeting. Council will adopt minutes from previous County Council, Committee of the Whole, and Long-Term Care Committee meetings, and endorse several routine long-term care reports. No substantive decisions or public hearings are listed on the agenda.

• Adoption of County Council and Committee of the Whole minutes from September 14, 2023
• Adoption of closed Committee of the Whole minutes from September 14, 2023
• Adoption of Long-Term Care Committee of Management minutes from September 12, 2023
• Endorsement of Long-Term Care Director Update report LTCR-CM-16-23
• Endorsement of LTC Operational Report (June 15-August 14, 2023) and Financial Update reports

Committee of the Whole

Grey County's Committee of the Whole is considering a motion to direct staff to negotiate the purchase of 87 Aiken Street in Meaford, a surplus school track property, for a future housing and greenspace project. The committee will also review consent items including child care program deadlines, housing funding agreements, and a burial fee schedule update, plus reports on cycling trails, immigration partnership, Indigenous reconciliation, and EV charging infrastructure.

• Motion to negotiate purchase of 87 Aiken Street, Meaford (PINs 37118-0051 and 37118-0062) for housing and greenspace
• Meaford commits $500,000 toward purchase, plus $370,100 in County PILT funds
• Approve $491,000 OPHI and $714,100 COCHI housing funding for 2023
• Update Social Services Burial and Cremation Fee Schedule to cover only direct burial and cremation
• Apply for NRCan ZEVIP grant for 20 EV chargers with $100,000 County match

Community Services Committee

The Grey County Community Services Committee is meeting to receive reports and make recommendations on several community services items. Key items include approving a December 31, 2023, deadline for child-care operators to opt into the CWELCC system, authorizing $1.2 million in housing initiative funding, updating burial and cremation fees, and directing staff to include the Hanover EarlyON Centre redevelopment in the 2024 budget. The committee will also hear delegations from Safe N Sound Grey-Bruce and Home and Community Care Support Services.

• Approve Dec 31, 2023 deadline for operators to opt into Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) system
• Authorize $491,000 in OPHI funding and $714,100 in COCHI unbudgeted funds for 2023 housing initiatives
• Update Social Services Burial and Cremation Fee Schedule to cover only direct burial and cremation costs
• Direct staff to include Hanover EarlyON Centre redevelopment in proposed 2024 budget
• Receive delegation from Safe N Sound Grey-Bruce on warming centre

County Council

This is a largely procedural meeting focused on adopting minutes from prior council, committee, and task force meetings. The only substantive item is endorsing prequalification selection criteria for general contractors for the Rockwood Terrace redevelopment and directing staff to issue a request for pre-qualification.

• Adoption of County Council and Committee of the Whole minutes dated August 10, 2023
• Adoption of closed Committee of the Whole minutes dated August 10, 2023
• Endorsement of selection criteria for general contractors for Rockwood Terrace redevelopment (Report CAOR-RP-12-23)
• Direction to issue request for pre-qualification for Rockwood Terrace redevelopment
• Adoption of minutes from special strategic planning session (Aug 29) and special joint meeting with West Grey (Aug 31)

Committee of the Whole

Grey County's Committee of the Whole is meeting to decide on several planning and administrative items, including approving a $1.23 million contract for a new human capital management system, receiving a non-union compensation review, and approving several subdivision and exemption applications. The committee will also discuss emergency housing options and go into closed session for personnel and land acquisition matters.

• Award NRFP-HR-02-23 to Ceridian Canada Ltd. for a 5-year HCM solution at $1,229,713.53 including HST
• Approve Meaford Haven plan of subdivision redline revision (42T-2011-03) creating 19 blocks in Meaford
• Approve minor exemption under Forest Management By-law for 023293 Holland-Sydenham Townline, Meaford
• Extend lapsing date for Cottages of Lora Bay draft plan of condominium (42-CDM-2006-11) to Sept 30, 2025
• Set inaugural meeting for 2023-2024 year on Dec 5, 2023 at 5:00 PM

Long-Term Care Committee of Management

The Long-Term Care Committee of Management is meeting electronically to receive updates on long-term care operations and to consider endorsing proposed names for resident home areas and common rooms in the Rockwood Terrace redevelopment. The agenda also includes a possible closed session to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual, likely related to the operational report.

• Receive LTC Director Update (report LTCR-CM-16-23) for information
• Receive LTC Operational Report for June 15-August 14, 2023 (LTCR-CM-17-23) for information
• Endorse naming of resident home areas and common rooms for Rockwood Terrace redevelopment (LTCR-CM-18-23)
• Possible closed session under Municipal Act Section 239(2) for personal matters about an identifiable individual
• Next meeting scheduled for November 14, 2023 at 9:00 AM in the Bay Room

The Committee approved the proposed naming of resident home areas and common rooms for the Rockwood Terrace redevelopment. Members also received updates on long-term care operations and director reports for information.

• Endorsed resident home area and common room names for Rockwood Terrace redevelopment (Carried)
• Received LTC Director Update report LTCR-CM-16-23 for information (Carried)
• Received LTC Operational Report LTCR-CM-17-23 for June 15-August 14, 2023, for information (Carried)

Committee of the Whole

This agenda for the Grey County Committee of the Whole meeting on August 31, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. There are no listed reports, decisions, or discussions for residents to review.

The Municipality of West Grey and Grey County reviewed tendering results for early works to support the Rockwood Terrace long-term care home and future development. Staff proposed awarding the contract to JT Excavating Ltd. for just over $3.2 million, excluding HST. No formal votes were recorded during this joint session.

• Proposed awarding early works contract to JT Excavating Ltd. for just over $3.2 million (excluding HST)
• Proposed cost allocation of just under $700,000 to West Grey and just over $2.5 million to Grey County
• Proposed 10% contingency for project fluctuations, bringing total estimated cost to approximately $3.5 million (excluding HST)

County Council

This agenda for the Grey County Council meeting on August 31, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a placeholder or template with no substantive content.

County Council approved the tender results for the Rockwood Terrace Redevelopment Early Works. JT Excavating Ltd. was awarded the Grey County portion of the contract.

• Awarded Grey County portion of Rockwood Terrace Early Works tender to JT Excavating Ltd. for $2,530,634.75 excluding HST (Carried)
• Approved total tender amount of $3,226,435 excluding HST, subject to West Grey Council approving their $695,800.25 portion (Carried)

Committee of the Whole

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Council and senior management participated in a strategic planning session led by McSweeney and Associates. The group discussed five key themes for a new strategic plan, including infrastructure, housing, and corporate operations. No formal votes on policy or funding were recorded.

• Discussed strategic themes: How the County Does Its Business, Providing County Services & Infrastructure, Continuing Growing the Best Corporation, Putting a Roof Over Everyone's Head, and Ensuring the County Remains a Community Where Everyone Wants to Lay Down Roots
• Reviewed resident survey results identifying housing, healthcare, infrastructure, and public transportation as primary focus areas
• Discussed potential priority values including integrity, collaboration, equality, sustainability, and reconciliation

Long Term Care Redevelopment Planning Task Force

This is the agenda for the Grey County Long Term Care Redevelopment Planning Task Force meeting on August 10, 2023. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items for decision or discussion are listed.

The Long-Term Care Redevelopment Planning Task Force approved the prequalification criteria for general contractors for the Rockwood Terrace redevelopment. Staff were directed to issue the request for pre-qualification before County Council approval.

• Received Report CAOR-RP-12-23 regarding selection criteria for general contractors
• Supported the prequalification selection criteria as outlined in the report
• Directed staff to issue the request for pre-qualification prior to County Council approval

County Council

This agenda for the Grey County Council meeting on August 10, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

Council passed By-law 5159-23 to authorize capital works for the redevelopment of Rockwood Terrace. The council also adopted the minutes from the July 27, 2023, meetings.

• Adopted July 27, 2023, County Council and Committee of the Whole minutes (Carried)
• Passed By-law 5159-23 to authorize capital works to redevelop Rockwood Terrace (Carried)

Committee of the Whole

This agenda for the Grey County Committee of the Whole meeting on August 10, 2023, contains only boilerplate text and no substantive items. There are no listed reports, decisions, or discussions, so the meeting appears to be purely procedural.

Council approved a subdivision for 471 total dwelling units and updated the 2023 pay structure for council members. The committee also supported a request to the federal government to extend CEBA loan repayment deadlines and approved a paramedic response time plan.

• Approved Loon Call Grey Highlands subdivision for 167 townhouses and 304 single detached units
• Approved aligning Council rates to P50 target pay policy for 2024 budget
• Maintained Warden's compensation at $82,255.00 (red circled)
• Supported call for federal government to extend CEBA loan repayment deadline
• Approved 2024 Paramedic Services Response Time Performance Plan
• Supported modification of Paramedic Deployment Review to include four additional bases
• Approved declaring 1391 8th Avenue West and 1368 7th Avenue 'A' West in Owen Sound as surplus land
• Supported the Updated Grey County Housing Action Plan

County Council

This agenda for the Grey County Council meeting on July 27, 2023, contains no substantive items—only technical placeholders and embedded content from the eSCRIBE system. No decisions, discussions, or specific agenda items are listed.

Council adopted the minutes from previous meetings and endorsed resolutions from the Long-Term Care Committee of Management. This included authorizing staff to tender for a replacement hot water tank at Lee Manor.

• Adopted July 13, 2023 County Council and Committee of the Whole minutes (Carried)
• Adopted July 11, 2023 Long-Term Care Committee of Management minutes (Carried)
• Authorized staff to issue a tender for a replacement hot water tank at Lee Manor (Carried)

Committee of the Whole

This agenda for the Grey County Committee of the Whole meeting on July 27, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.

The Committee approved a $1 million funding commitment to Grey Bruce Health Services for the Wellness & Recovery Centre, distributed as $200,000 annually over five years starting in 2023. Other key actions included awarding a truck contract and declaring two Owen Sound properties as surplus.

• Approved $1M for Wellness & Recovery Centre at $200,000/year for five years starting in 2023
• Awarded $810,050.60 contract to Lewis Motor Sales for two tandem trucks
• Declared 1391 8th Avenue West and 1368 7th Avenue 'A' West in Owen Sound as surplus land
• Approved minor exemption under Forest Management By-law for 605766 Sideroad 13A
• Directed staff to amend Forest Management Plan harvest schedule to 25 years
• Authorized renewal of Teranet data delivery agreement and $12,340 fee deficit funding
• Approved continued support for 'Going Green in Grey' Climate Change Action Plan

Grey County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Grey County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting on 2023-07-26 contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed in the provided text.

The Committee reviewed and provided accessibility feedback on three items: the Town of Hanover's new fire hall plans, the Massie parking lot and Kolapore Trail signage, and the Town of Hanover's new municipal website. A draft of the Accessible Municipal Features map was also presented for discussion.

• Approved providing accessibility input for the Town of Hanover fire hall build (Carried)
• Approved presenting report PDR-JAAC-33-23 regarding Massie parking lot and Kolapore Trail map signs for review and comment (Carried)
• Approved providing accessibility input for the Town of Hanover's new municipal website (Carried)

Community Services Committee

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The Community Services Committee supported the draft Grey County Housing Action Plan in principle. The Committee also supported declaring two Westmount properties as surplus for sale on the open market, with proceeds directed to the Affordable Housing Fund.

• Supported draft Grey County Housing Action Plan in principle (Carried)
• Supported declaring 1391 8th Avenue West, Owen Sound as surplus land (Carried)
• Supported declaring 1368 7th Avenue “A” West, Owen Sound as surplus land (Carried)
• Directed Clerk to provide notice of intent to sell surplus properties via open market realtor (Carried)

Agricultural Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Grey County Agricultural Advisory Committee meeting on July 20, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content for residents to review.

The committee held a stakeholder engagement session for the new Economic Development, Tourism and Culture Master Plan. Members received updates on wild chervil control efforts and the extension of the Provincial Planning Statement commenting deadline. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded.

Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Grey County Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting on 2023-07-20 contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. There are no listed decisions, discussions, or attachments to report.

The committee held a stakeholder engagement session with McSweeney and Associates to discuss findings and goals for a new 10-year Economic Development, Tourism, and Culture Master Plan. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded during the meeting.

County Council

This agenda for the Grey County Council meeting on July 13, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content, providing no information about what the council will consider.

County Council approved an increased upset limit for the Rockwood Terrace redevelopment project. The council also authorized land acquisitions for road works and a roundabout, and passed three new by-laws.

• Increased Rockwood Terrace redevelopment budget upset limit to $96.7 million (74-22)
• Approved acquisition of 0.191 acres for Grey Road 19 and Crosswinds Boulevard roundabout
• Authorized negotiation for land interests and stormwater drainage easement for Rockwood Terrace redevelopment
• Passed By-law 5156-23 to authorize land expropriation in the Municipality of West Grey
• Passed By-law 5157-23 to amend traffic and parking regulations on county highways
• Passed By-law 5158-23 to amend the emergency plan for service provision
• Adopted minutes from June 22, 2023, June 29, 2023, and July 6, 2023

Committee of the Whole

This agenda for the Grey County Committee of the Whole meeting on July 13, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. There are no listed decisions, discussions, or reports for residents to review.

The Committee approved a residential subdivision in Meaford and allocated funds for tank removal at the Clarksburg Depot. Council also directed staff to investigate speed mitigation in Banks and approved funding for Supportive Outreach Services.

• Approved Meaford Union Centre subdivision for 83 residential dwelling units
• Approved $217,052.77 from Transportation Services General Reserve for underground storage tank removal at Clarksburg Depot
• Directed staff to report on speed mitigation measures in Banks, Town of the Blue Mountains
• Approved $112,300 (Cannabis Legalization Implementation) and $50,700 (Safe Restart) for Supportive Outreach Services through March 31, 2024
• Approved in principle development of options to enhance Homelessness and Transitional Housing System
• Approved minor exemption under Forest Management By-law for 346142 4th Concession B
• Directed staff to meet with municipalities regarding road transfer timing and capital costs for six specific road exchanges/transfers

Long-Term Care Committee of Management

This agenda for the Grey County Long-Term Care Committee of Management contains only boilerplate interface text and no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The meeting appears to be scheduled for July 11, 2023, but no substantive business is documented in the provided text.

The Committee approved the tendering and replacement of a domestic hot water tank at Lee Manor. Members also directed staff to prepare reports on staffing levels and a response letter to the Council on Aging Grey Bruce.

• Authorized tender and replacement of domestic hot water tank at Lee Manor (Carried)
• Directed staff to prepare a future report on staffing levels, recruitment, and retention (Unanimous)
• Directed staff to prepare a letter to the Council on Aging Grey Bruce regarding community care funding (Unanimous)
• Received LTC Director's Update for information (Carried)
• Received LTC Operational Report for April 15-June 14, 2023, for information (Carried)
• Received LTC Financial Update as of April 30, 2023, for information (Carried)
• Received correspondence from City of Stratford and Council on Aging Grey Bruce for information (Carried)

Long-Term Care Redevelopment Planning Task Force

This is the agenda for the Grey County Long-Term Care Redevelopment Planning Task Force meeting on July 6, 2023. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed.

The Task Force approved proceeding with a revised project scope and costing for the Rockwood Terrace redevelopment. They requested that Council revise the project upset limit to $96.7 million and prepare a borrowing by-law. Additionally, staff were authorized to negotiate land acquisitions for early road and servicing works.

• Supported revised project scope and costing for Rockwood Terrace (6-1)
• Requested Council revise project upset limit to $96.7 million (6-1)
• Requested preparation of a borrowing by-law for Council consideration (6-1)
• Authorized staff to negotiate a temporary stormwater drainage easement
• Authorized staff to negotiate ownership of a portion of the Rock Street turning bulb
• Received project update presentation from Colliers and Kasian for information

Urban Road and Road Exchange Task Force

This agenda for the Grey County Urban Road and Road Exchange Task Force meeting on June 29, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.

The Urban Road and Road Exchange Task Force approved a plan for staff to meet with municipalities regarding capital costs and maintenance agreements. Staff were directed to return with a report on financial impacts and draft agreements for six specific road transfers and exchanges.

• Approved report TR-UR-17-23
• Directed staff to meet with each Municipality to summarize future capital costs and confirm road transfer timing and maintenance agreement modifications
• Directed staff to report back on draft policy changes and financial impacts for Southgate Road 11 for Grey Road 14 Exchange
• Directed staff to report back on draft policy changes and financial impacts for Concession 12 from Highway 6 to Grey Bruce Line for Grey Road 9 Exchange
• Directed staff to report back on draft policy changes and financial impacts for Bentinck-Sullivan Townline for Grey Road 25 Exchange
• Directed staff to report back on draft policy changes and financial impacts for Grey Road 27 Transfer
• Directed staff to report back on draft policy changes and financial impacts for Concession 5 Derby and Concession 6 Transfer
• Directed staff to report back on draft policy changes and financial impacts for McNab Street Transfer

CAO Performance Evaluation Committee

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

The CAO Performance Evaluation Committee met to review the status of the CAO's performance goals and departmental goals. The committee moved into a closed session to discuss these personal matters before adjourning.

• Approved motion to enter closed session to discuss 2023 CAO Workplan

Community Services Committee

This agenda for the Grey County Community Services Committee meeting on June 28, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content for residents.

The Committee approved using $163,000 in existing funding to support the Supportive Outreach Services program through March 31, 2024. It also gave in-principle approval for staff to develop options to enhance the county's homelessness and transitional housing system. Additionally, staff were directed to draft advocacy letters regarding home care transitions and resident concerns on 4th Avenue West.

• Approved $112,300 (Cannabis Legalization Implementation) and $50,700 (Safe Restart) for Supportive Outreach Services through March 31, 2024
• Directed that $170,000 be included in the 2024 proposed budget for Supportive Outreach Services if no provincial funding is secured
• Approved in principle for staff to develop options for Grey County Homelessness and Transitional Housing System enhancements
• Directed staff to report on options to address the 2023 Short Term Shelter Program funding shortfall
• Received feasibility report on repurposing Rockwood Terrace for information
• Directed staff to prepare a response letter to 4th Avenue West residents
• Directed staff to prepare a report and advocacy letter regarding the transition of patients to community care

County Council

This agenda is only procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE system with no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The County Council meeting appears to have no substantive business scheduled for public review.

Council approved the issuance of a tender for early grading, road, and servicing works for the Rockwood Terrace redevelopment project. The Warden and Clerk were authorized to sign necessary agreements with the Municipality of West Grey and adjacent landowners. Council also passed a by-law granting an easement to Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc.

• Authorized tender for early grading, road and servicing works for Rockwood Terrace redevelopment (Carried)
• Authorized Warden and Clerk to sign agreements with Municipality of West Grey and landowners for Rockwood Terrace early works (Carried)
• Passed By-law 5155-23 to grant an easement to Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc. from the CP Rail Corridor (Carried)
• Adopted minutes from June 8, 2023, County Council and Committee of the Whole meetings (Carried)
• Adopted Long-Term Care Redevelopment Planning Task Force minutes from June 15, 2023 (Carried)

Committee of the Whole

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

Council approved the acquisition and expropriation of land for roundabouts at Grey Road 3 and 4, and directed staff to negotiate or expropriate land for the Grey Road 19 and Crosswinds Boulevard project. Other decisions included funding for a parking lot and hiring a permanent GIS specialist.

• Approved up to $20,000 from the 2023 Forestry and Trails capital budget for a Massie County Forest parking lot
• Endorsed revisions to the Grey County Emergency Management Plan
• Endorsed the Grey Roots Accessibility Plan
• Approved converting a vacant GIS Specialist contract into a full-time permanent position
• Approved amendments to By-Law 4788-13 regarding traffic and parking regulations
• Approved land acquisition at the northeast corner of Grey Road 3 and Grey Road 4
• Approved expropriation of land at the southeast and southwest corners of Grey Road 3 and Grey Road 4
• Directed staff to negotiate or proceed with expropriation for 0.051 acres at Grey Road 19 and Crosswinds Boulevard

Long-Term Care Redevelopment Planning Task Force

This is the agenda for the Grey County Long-Term Care Redevelopment Planning Task Force meeting on June 15, 2023. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate—no specific items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed. No substantive business is identified for this meeting.

The Task Force approved the issuance of tenders for early grading, road, and servicing works for the Rockwood Terrace redevelopment. Members received updates on cost-saving site plan changes that remove the village square and assisted living components, delaying resident move-in to September 2026. A feasibility report on repurposing the existing facility into independent living was also received for information.

• Authorized tender for early grading, road and servicing works for Rockwood Terrace redevelopment (Carried)
• Authorized Warden and Clerk to sign agreements with Municipality of West Grey and adjacent landowners for early works (Carried)
• Received project update from Colliers and Kasian for information (Carried)
• Received report CSR-RP-13-23 regarding the assessment of repurposing Rockwood Terrace for information (Carried)

County Council

Council passed a by-law to amend the existing Code of Conduct policy. The meeting also included the adoption of previous meeting minutes and the receipt of public health reports.

• Approved By-law 5154-23 to amend the Code of Conduct policy (Carried)
• Adopted May 11, 2023 County Council and Committee of the Whole minutes (Carried)
• Adopted May 9, 2023 Long-Term Care Committee of Management minutes (Carried)
• Received Grey Bruce Public Health Board of Health minutes from March 3 and 31, 2023 for information (Carried)

Committee of the Whole

The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision.

The Committee received the 2022 audited financial statements and approved multiple subdivision plans and a gas line easement. Council also allocated funding for road reconstruction and the updated County Strategic Plan.

• Approved 2022 Audited Financial Statements (CW82-23)
• Approved revised Broos plan of subdivision for 72 detached, 28 semi-detached, and 125 townhouse units (CW83-23j)
• Approved revised Flato East Phase 11 plan of subdivision (CW83-23k)
• Approved gas line easement for Enbridge Gas Inc. to support Markdale Hospital (CW83-23h)
• Approved $341,272.06 from Development Charges Reserve and $107,770.13 from Transportation Services General Reserve for Grey Road 15 reconstruction (CW88-23)
• Approved $42,500 from Strategic Planning Reserve for updated County Strategic Plan (CW89-23)
• Approved letter of support for South East Grey Community Health Centre (CW86-23)
• Approved minor exemption for 302126 Grey Road 170 under Forest Management By-law (CW83-23i)

Community Services Committee

This agenda for the Grey County Community Services Committee meeting on May 18, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.

The Committee received several reports and presentations for information regarding employment services transformation, palliative care, and non-profit hunger initiatives. No substantive policy changes or funding approvals were decided during the meeting.

• Received Employment Services Transformation Update report CSR-CS-02-23 for information (Carried)
• Received request for proposal for an Early ON Review consultant report CSR-CS-12-23 for information (Carried)
• Received correspondence from Council on Aging Grey Bruce regarding primary care provider shortages for information (Carried)

County Council

Council passed a by-law to establish the tax policy and levy taxes for upper tier purposes for the year 2023. The council also adopted the minutes from the April 27, 2023, meetings.

• Approved By-law 5153-23 to establish tax policy and levy taxes for upper tier purposes for 2023 (Carried)
• Adopted minutes and resolutions from April 27, 2023, County Council and Committee of the Whole meetings (Carried)

Committee of the Whole

This Committee of the Whole agenda for Grey County, ON on 2023-05-11 contains no substantive agenda items. The text is entirely procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE meeting software, with no decisions, discussions, or proposals listed. Residents will find no actionable business in this document.

• No rezonings, contracts, ordinances, or fee changes listed
• No public hearings scheduled in the agenda text
• Agenda consists solely of software-generated placeholder content

The Committee of the Whole approved a $150,000 pilot for an overnight warming centre in Owen Sound and authorized the recruitment of a second planning ecologist. Council also ratified a collective agreement with OPSEU Local 299 for Lee Manor and supported a five-year IT strategic plan.

• Approved $150,000 from Safe Restart Funding Reserve for a one-year warming centre pilot in Owen Sound
• Authorized recruitment of a second County planning ecologist funded by 2023 surplus and fees
• Ratified Memorandum of Settlement between Lee Manor and OPSEU Local 299
• Approved 2023-24 funding for the Homelessness Prevention Program Investment Plan
• Supported goals and objectives of the 2023 IT Five-Year Strategic Plan
• Amended By-law 5107-21 to clarify per diem collection for concurrent meetings
• Forwarded comments on the 2023 Draft Provincial Policy Statement to the province
• Endorsed nominations for 2023 Chairs of Agricultural and Planning Advisory Committees

Grey County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Grey County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting on 2023-05-10 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content for residents.

The Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee received and reviewed several reports and draft plans for accessibility improvements across Grey County. These included studies on recreational trailheads, museum access, and specific municipal park and hall upgrades.

• Approved presenting Recreational Trailhead Study Phase 1 report for review and comment (Carried)
• Approved presenting Grey Roots Museum & Archives draft Accessibility Plan for review and comment (Carried)
• Approved presenting Town of Hanover draft Multi-Year Accessibility Plan 2023-2025 for review and comment (Carried)
• Received Kimberly Community Hall Patio report and provided input for new concrete patio installation (Carried)
• Approved presenting Georgian Bluffs report on Kilsyth Park/Derby Arena and Sarawak Family Park improvements for review and comment (Carried)

Long-Term Care Committee of Management

This is the agenda for the Grey County Long-Term Care Committee of Management meeting on May 9, 2023. The agenda contains only boilerplate interface text and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The meeting appears to be procedural with no substantive business detailed in the provided document.

The Committee received two reports regarding long-term care operations and director updates. No substantive policy changes or funding approvals were decided; the reports were received for information.

• Received LTC Director's Update report LTCR-CM-10-23 for information (Carried)
• Received LTC Operational Report LTCR-CM-11-23 for February 15-April 14, 2023, for information (Carried)

Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee received a report on proposed Bill 97 and the 2023 Provincial Policy Statement, and voted to forward staff comments to County Council for submission to the province. The report highlighted concerns about agricultural land loss, lack of natural heritage policies, and undefined affordable housing terms. The committee also elected Councillor Keaveney as Chair and Councillor Hutchinson as Vice-Chair for 2023.

• Elected Councillor Keaveney as Chair for 2023 (acclaimed)
• Elected Councillor Hutchinson as Vice-Chair for 2023 (acclaimed)
• Received report PDR-PEDAC-19-23 on Bill 97 and 2023 PPS (carried)
• Forwarded report to County Council for inclusion in Grey County's comments on provincial planning policy (carried)
• Shared report with member municipalities (carried)
• Authorized Council to submit comments directly if natural heritage policies are released with limited timeline (carried)

Agricultural Advisory Committee

The Agricultural Advisory Committee elected Keith Reid as Chair and Rob Lipsett as Vice-Chair for 2023. The committee received and forwarded a report on the proposed 2023 Provincial Policy Statement changes to County Council, including staff comments and concerns about impacts on agricultural lands. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Elected Keith Reid as Chair for 2023 (acclaimed)
• Elected Rob Lipsett as Vice-Chair for 2023 (acclaimed)
• Received and forwarded report PDR-AAC-20-23 on proposed Provincial Policy Statement changes to County Council (carried)

County Council

This agenda for the Grey County Council meeting on April 27, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a placeholder or template with no substantive content.

Council met to elect a temporary Chair and adopt previous meeting minutes. No by-laws were passed and no reports were presented during the session.

• Acclaimed Councillor Eccles as Chair for the April 27, 2023 meetings
• Adopted minutes from the April 13, 2023 County Council and Committee of the Whole meetings

Committee of the Whole

This agenda for the Grey County Committee of the Whole meeting on April 27, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

Council reduced the tax ratio for multi-residential properties and adopted the 2023 tax policy. The committee also called on the Ministry of Health to extend funding for uninsured persons and approved a minor exemption for forest management.

• Reduced multi-residential property tax ratio from 1.441197 to 1.330900 (Carried)
• Adopted all other 2023 tax ratios and subclass reductions (Carried)
• Called on Ministry of Health to extend the uninsured persons program by six months (Carried)
• Approved Minor Exemption under Forest Management By-law for 302 Grey Road 21 (Carried)
• Directed staff to recommend public meetings for new plans of subdivision and condominium (Carried)
• Received report on University of Guelph student project regarding Additional Residential Units (Carried)
• Received Q1 2023 Quarterly Purchasing Report for information (Carried)

Community Services Committee

This agenda is procedural boilerplate with no substantive items listed. The document contains only system-generated placeholders and no decisions, discussions, or specific agenda items.

The Committee approved a one-year agreement with Safe n Sound to establish a warming centre pilot project. It also endorsed the 2023-24 Homelessness Prevention Program Investment Plan. Several reports on childcare, shelter programs, and transit were received for information.

• Approved one-year agreement with Safe n Sound for Owen Sound warming centre pilot (Carried)
• Approved $150,000 from Safe Restart Funding Reserve for warming centre operating costs (Carried)
• Endorsed the 2023-24 Homelessness Prevention Program Investment Plan (Carried)
• Received Early Learning and Childcare Overview report for information (Carried)
• Received Winter Report Short-Term Shelter Program for information (Carried)
• Received Grey Transit Route Initiative report for information (Carried)

Committee of the Whole

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

Council approved several infrastructure contracts and a residential subdivision plan. They also appointed new members to the Agricultural and Planning advisory committees and the Grey Bruce Board of Health.

• Awarded $3,725,876.60 contract to E.C. King Contracting for Grey Roads 2 and 19 resurfacing
• Approved $1,928,120.85 for the Grey County portion of St. Vincent - Grey Road 7 reconstruction
• Approved Shahabi plan of subdivision to create six residential lots and one access/drainage block
• Authorized tender for two tandem trucks prior to 2024 budget approval
• Appointed Emily Rosen, Roger Mooking, Sandy Gott, and Grace Morin to Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee
• Confirmed 10 public members for the Agricultural Advisory Committee
• Appointed Councillor Carleton to the Grey Bruce Board of Health through December 2024
• Received $1M funding request from Grey Bruce Health Services for information purposes

County Council

This agenda for the Grey County Council meeting on 2023-04-13 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a placeholder with no substantive content for residents.

Council passed a by-law authorizing the Warden and Clerk to enter into the Next Generation 9-1-1 Authority Service Agreement with Bell Canada. The meeting also included the adoption of several sets of previous meeting minutes.

• Approved By-law 5152-23 to authorize Next Generation 9-1-1 Service Agreement with Bell Canada
• Adopted March 23, 2023 County Council and Committee of the Whole minutes
• Adopted March 23, 2023 Committee of the Whole closed meeting minutes
• Adopted March 21, 2023 Long-Term Care Committee of Management minutes
• Adopted March 21, 2023 Long-Term Care Committee of Management closed meeting minutes

County Council

This agenda for the Grey County Council meeting on 2023-03-23 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content, providing no information on what the council will address.

Council passed a by-law authorizing a Tax Increment Equivalent Grant agreement with the Town of Hanover. The board also approved long-term care account write-offs and adopted several sets of meeting minutes.

• Approved By-law 5151-23 for a Tax Increment Equivalent Grant agreement with the Town of Hanover
• Approved $49,007 in write-offs for uncollectible Long-Term Care accounts
• Adopted March 9, 2023 County Council and Committee of the Whole minutes
• Adopted March 9, 2023 Committee of the Whole closed meeting minutes
• Adopted March 14, 2023 Long-Term Care Committee of Management minutes
• Adopted March 14, 2023 Long-Term Care Committee of Management closed meeting minutes

Committee of the Whole

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

The Committee of the Whole amended the Rockwood Terrace redevelopment project to an upset limit of $92 million and declined a proposal to borrow $108 million. Several road reconstruction and maintenance contracts were awarded, and updates to the Municipality of Meaford Official Plan were approved.

• Set Rockwood Terrace redevelopment budget to an upset limit of $92 million (83-13)
• Denied authorization to borrow $108 million for Rockwood Terrace redevelopment
• Awarded Grey Road 7 Reconstruction to Walker Construction Grey-Bruce, HSC for $6,412,216.25
• Awarded Grey Road 18 Reconstruction to Walker Construction Grey-Bruce, HSC for $5,253,435.95
• Awarded Grey Road 28 - 24th Ave (Hanover) tender to Cedarwell Excavating Limited for $950,490.83
• Awarded Pavement Condition Index contract to Iris R&D Group for $224,259.00
• Awarded Pavement Marking tender to RanN Maintenance for $581,374.66
• Awarded Grey Roots roof replacement to DJ Peat Roofing and Sheet Metal Ltd. for $293,652.40

Grey County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.

The committee acclaimed Catherine Sholtz as Chair and Christina Schnell as Vice Chair. Members endorsed the updated Terms of Reference and the 2023 Accessibility Compliance Report. The committee also reviewed site plans for the Rockwood Terrace redevelopment and the Grey Road 18 CP Rail Trail parking lot.

• Acclaimed Catherine Sholtz as Chair for 2023
• Acclaimed Christina Schnell as Vice Chair for 2023
• Endorsed and adopted updated Terms of Reference (CCR-JAAC-06-23)
• Endorsed 2023 Accessibility Compliance Report (CCR-JAAC-08-23)
• Received report on Committee Membership (CCR-CW-01-23) for information
• Reviewed and commented on Rockwood Terrace redevelopment presentation
• Reviewed and commented on Grey Road 18 CP Rail Trail parking lot report (PDR-JAAC-14-23)
• Reviewed and commented on Grey Highlands Multi-Year Accessibility Plan 2023-2027

Long-Term Care Redevelopment Planning Task Force

The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision.

The Task Force reviewed a financial impact assessment and a project cost forecast for the Rockwood Terrace redevelopment. A motion to authorize bylaws to borrow $108 million was referred to the March 23, 2023, County Council meeting for further information. The committee also received approval from the Ministry of Long-Term Care regarding capital development funding.

• Referred report FR-RP-07-23 and the $108 million borrowing authorization to County Council (Carried)
• Approved moving into closed session to discuss project costing and negotiations (Carried)
• Received Ministry of Long-Term Care funding policy approval dated February 28, 2023, for information (Carried)

Long-Term Care Committee of Management

This agenda for the Grey County Long-Term Care Committee of Management meeting on 2023-03-14 contains only boilerplate interface text from the eSCRIBE software and no actual agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document provides no substantive content for residents.

The Committee approved writing off $49,007 in uncollectible accounts for the 2022 fiscal year across three facilities. Members also received operational reports regarding infection control, staffing, and facility inspections.

• Approved $49,007 write-off of uncollectible accounts for Grey Gables, Rockwood Terrace, and Lee Manor (Carried)
• Received LTC Operational Report for December 15, 2022, to February 14, 2023, for information (Carried)
• Received Long-Term Care Director Update for information (Carried)

Committee of the Whole

This agenda for the Grey County Committee of the Whole meeting on March 9, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. There are no listed decisions, discussions, or reports for residents to review.

The Committee approved a resolution urging the provincial and federal governments to acknowledge homelessness as a crisis and provide financial support to end it. The Committee also granted a two-year extension for municipalities to invest Community Improvement Plan cash contributions. Several administrative appointments and policy updates were approved via the consent agenda.

• Approved resolution calling on Provincial and Federal Governments to end homelessness
• Approved two-year extension for municipalities to invest County CIP cash contributions until December 31, 2025
• Nominated John Sepulis as municipal representative on Lake Erie Region Source Protection Committee
• Nominated Councillor Greig as Chair and Councillor Eccles as Vice Chair of Urban Road and Road Exchange Task Force
• Nominated Councillor Nielsen as Chair and Councillor Dickert as Vice Chair of Community Services Committee
• Approved County Expansion Plan for targeted notional space allocation from the Ministry of Education
• Repealed Policy 3-18 and replaced it with Policy 3-25 regarding Closed Meetings
• Approved submission of 2022 response time performance plan results to the Ministry of Health

County Council

This agenda for the Grey County Council meeting on 2023-03-09 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

County Council adopted minutes from February meetings and endorsed several nominations for committee leadership. These include the appointment of a Chair and Vice Chair for the Long-Term Care Redevelopment Planning Task Force and a Vice Chair for the CAO Performance Evaluation Committee.

• Adopted Feb 23, 2023 County Council and Committee of the Whole minutes (Carried)
• Adopted Feb 21, 2023 Long-Term Care Redevelopment Planning Task Force minutes (Carried)
• Nominated Councillor Matrosovs as Chair of Long-Term Care Redevelopment Planning Task Force (Carried)
• Nominated Councillor McQueen as Vice Chair of Long-Term Care Redevelopment Planning Task Force (Carried)
• Adopted Feb 23, 2023 CAO Performance Evaluation Committee minutes (Carried)
• Nominated Councillor Keaveney as Vice Chair of CAO Performance Evaluation Committee for 2023 (Carried)

Community Services Committee

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

The Committee approved a plan for targeted notional space allocation for the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care System. The meeting also included elections for committee leadership and presentations on community safety and housing.

• Acclaimed Councillor Nielsen as Chair for 2023
• Acclaimed Councillor Dickert as Vice Chair for 2023
• Approved report CSR-CS-05-23 to support the County’s Expansion Plan for childcare space allocation from the Ministry of Education

CAO Performance Evaluation Committee

This is the agenda for the Grey County CAO Performance Evaluation Committee meeting on 2023-02-23. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders; no specific items, decisions, or discussions are listed.

The committee elected a Vice Chair and reviewed the Terms of Reference for the CAO evaluation process. The committee met in a closed session to discuss the 2023 CAO Workplan.

• Acclaimed Councillor Keaveney as Vice Chair of the Committee for 2023
• Approved motion to enter closed session to discuss the 2023 CAO Workplan

County Council

This agenda for the Grey County Council meeting on 2023-02-23 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a placeholder with no substantive content for residents.

Council adopted the minutes and resolutions from the February 9, 2023, County Council and Committee of the Whole meetings. The closed meeting minutes from the same date were also approved. No other substantive decisions were made during the session.

• Adopted February 9 County Council and Committee of the Whole minutes (Carried)
• Adopted February 9 Committee of the Whole closed meeting minutes (Carried)

Committee of the Whole

This agenda for the Grey County Committee of the Whole meeting on February 23, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. There are no listed decisions, discussions, or reports for residents to review.

The Committee approved the sole source purchase of four ambulances and a 20-year operating subsidy for the Lutheran Social Services Rapid Housing Initiative. Council also ratified two collective agreements with OPSEU and UNIFOR and deferred a discussion on adding long-term care beds at Grey Gables.

• Deferred discussion on adding 62 long-term care beds to Grey Gables home (68-28)
• Approved sole source purchase of four ambulances from Demers Ambulances
• Approved 20-year operating subsidy for Lutheran Social Services Rapid Housing Initiative using $3M previously committed
• Ratified OPSEU Local 266 Social Services Memorandum of Settlement
• Ratified UNIFOR Local 206 Rockwood Terrace Memorandum of Settlement
• Directed staff to recruit a natural heritage review position and update planning application fees
• Received Beaver Valley Sustainable Tourism Strategy for information

Long-Term Care Redevelopment Planning Task Force

This is the agenda for the Grey County Long-Term Care Redevelopment Planning Task Force meeting on February 21, 2023. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed.

The Long-Term Care Redevelopment Planning Task Force elected its leadership for the 2022 to 2026 term. The committee also received a project schedule and funding update regarding the Rockwood Terrace redevelopment from Colliers Project Leaders and Kasian.

• Acclaimed Councillor Matrosovs as Chair (RP01-23)
• Acclaimed Councillor McQueen as Vice Chair (RP02-23)
• Received presentation materials from Colliers Project Leaders and Kasian for information (RP03-23)

Urban Road and Road Exchange Task Force

This agenda for the Grey County Urban Road and Road Exchange Task Force meeting on 2023-02-21 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.

The Urban Road and Road Exchange Task Force elected its Chair and Vice-Chair. The group decided to focus on network improvements from the 2014 Transportation Master Plan and the County’s Official Plan, directing staff to conduct updated traffic studies and consult with local-tier staff.

• Acclaimed Councillor Greig as Chair for the 2022 to 2026 term
• Acclaimed Councillor Eccles as Vice Chair for the 2022 to 2026 term
• Directed staff to undertake updated traffic counts and studies to validate roads identified in the 2014 Transportation Master Plan and Official Plan
• Directed staff to begin conversations with local-tier staff regarding road network improvements
• Received report TR-UR-07-23 for information

County Council

This agenda for the Grey County Council meeting on 2023-02-09 contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive agenda items. There are no listed decisions, discussions, or reports for the council to act on.

County Council passed By-law 5150-23 to adopt the 2023 budget estimates for revenues and expenditures. The council also approved minutes from several previous meetings and endorsed the proposed 2023 Long-Term Care budget.

• Passed By-law 5150-23 to adopt 2023 revenue and expenditure estimates
• Endorsed 2023 Proposed Long-Term Care budget with a levy impact of $728,700
• Adopted minutes from Committee of the Whole closed meeting (Jan 12, 2023)
• Adopted minutes from County Council and Committee of the Whole meeting (Jan 26, 2023)
• Adopted minutes from County Committee of the Whole budget discussion (Jan 27, 2023)
• Adopted minutes from Special County Council meeting (Feb 2, 2023)
• Adopted minutes from Long-Term Care Committee of Management meeting (Jan 20, 2023)

Committee of the Whole

This agenda contains no substantive items—only embedded video and software interface text. The meeting is scheduled for February 9, 2023, but no decisions, discussions, or reports are listed.

Council endorsed recommendations from a comprehensive deployment review for paramedic services to maintain service levels through 2033. The body also approved the terms of reference for the Agricultural Advisory Committee and a minor forest management exemption.

• Supported Paramedic Service Comprehensive Deployment Review recommendations in principle (Carried)
• Endorsed Terms of Reference for the Agricultural Advisory Committee (Carried)
• Approved Minor Exemption under Forest Management By-law for 773274 Highway 10 (Carried)
• Endorsed Barbara Dobreen's application for the AMO County Caucus 2022-2024 term (Carried)
• Received report on University of Guelph 'Grey County Additional Residential Unit Resource Guide' for information (Carried)
• Received report on Holland Sydenham Townline Bridge (Structure 22) for information (Carried)

County Council

This agenda is only procedural boilerplate. It contains no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions for the Grey County Council meeting of 2023-02-02.

County Council received a general project update and site overview for the Rockwood Terrace Campus of Care. Presenters detailed the project schedule, site designs, and a target first resident date of June 2026. No formal votes or decisions were recorded regarding the project designs.

Committee of the Whole

This agenda contains no substantive items—only boilerplate interface text from the eSCRIBE software. No decisions, discussions, or proposals are listed for the Grey County Committee of the Whole meeting on 2023-01-27.

Council approved the 2023 budget with a total to be raised from taxation of $67,932,700. The budget includes a reduced cost of living adjustment for Council and new annual funding for a children's safety village.

• Adopted 2023 budget with 1.48% levy increase (Carried)
• Reduced County Council cost of living adjustment from 5.9% to 1.49% (Unanimous)
• Allocated up to $16,000 for staff training, education, travel, and subscriptions from Council COLA savings (Carried)
• Approved $16,000 annual funding for Saugeen Valley Children’s Safety Village for the remainder of the current term (Carried)
• Denied amendment to remove $63,300 from reserve funds for CP Rail Trail Parking Lot Surfacing (Lost)

County Council

The agenda for the Grey County Council meeting on January 26, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a placeholder with no substantive content.

Council adopted the minutes from the January 12, 2023, County Council and Committee of the Whole meetings. The minutes from the January 10 Long-Term Care Committee of Management meeting were also adopted, including the nomination of committee leadership.

• Adopted January 12, 2023, County Council and Committee of the Whole minutes
• Adopted January 10, 2023, Long-Term Care Committee of Management minutes
• Nominated Councillor Mackey as Chair of the Long-Term Care Committee of Management for 2023
• Nominated Councillor Paterson as Vice Chair of the Long-Term Care Committee of Management for 2023
• Received report LTCR-CM-01-22 regarding Long-Term Care Committee of Management orientation

Committee of the Whole

This agenda contains no substantive items — only boilerplate interface text from the eSCRIBE software. No decisions, discussions, or proposals are listed for the Grey County Committee of the Whole meeting on 2023-01-26.

The Committee of the Whole approved a two-year extension for a draft plan of subdivision in the Town of The Blue Mountains. The committee also approved adjustments to group tour fees for the 2023 schedule.

• Approved two-year extension for subdivision application 42T-2012-03 in The Blue Mountains
• Approved Group Tours Fee Adjustments for 2023 Fees and Service Charges Schedule G
• Received report EDTC-CW-03-23 regarding Eat Local Grey Bruce Support for information

Long-Term Care Committee of Management

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The Committee reviewed operational reports and director updates regarding COVID-19 responses and facility inspections. It approved forwarding the 2023 Proposed Long-Term Care budget to County Council with an amended net levy impact of $728,700.

• Received LTC Director's Update (LTCR-CM-02-23) for information
• Received LTC Operational Report for October 15-December 14, 2022 (LTCR-CM-03-23) for information
• Approved forwarding the 2023 Proposed Long-Term Care budget with a $728,700 levy impact to County Council

County Council

This agenda for the Grey County Council meeting on January 12, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

Council approved By-law 5149-23 to adopt Amendment No. 12 to the County of Grey Official Plan. The meeting also included the adoption of previous meeting minutes and the nomination of members to the Niagara Escarpment Commission.

• Adopted minutes from December 6, 2022 (Carried)
• Adopted minutes from December 8, 2022 (Carried)
• Nominated Councillor Matrosovs, Councillor Nielsen, and Randy Scherzer to the Niagara Escarpment Commission (Carried)
• Approved By-law 5149-23 adopting Amendment No. 12 to the Official Plan for lands in the Municipality of Grey Highlands (Carried)

Committee of the Whole

This agenda for the Grey County Committee of the Whole meeting on January 12, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a template with no substantive content.

The Committee of the Whole approved a reduced levy increase for the 2023 budget overview. Council also authorized several housing funding agreements and the establishment of three new committees and task forces.

• Directed staff to prepare 2023 budget based on a $1,000,000 levy increase (55-34)
• Approved $86,465 in 2022 Housing Write Off of Uncollectible Accounts
• Authorized $600,000 CMHC agreement for 14th Street Supportive Housing
• Authorized $505,495 Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative funding for 14th Street Supportive Housing
• Approved $316,213.20 WSIB excess indemnity insurance policy with Chubb Insurance Company of Canada
• Authorized pre-budget tenders for road construction and fuel storage tank replacement
• Authorized pre-budget procurement of 11 Mechanical Compression Devices
• Established Community Services Committee, Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee, and Urban Road and Road Exchange Task Force

Long-Term Care Committee of Management

This agenda for the Grey County Long-Term Care Committee of Management meeting on January 10, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. No decisions, discussions, or specific agenda topics are listed.

The committee elected its leadership for 2023 and received an orientation presentation on long-term care legislation, home selection, and financial management. No other substantive policy or spending decisions were made.

• Acclaimed Councillor Mackey as Chair for 2023
• Acclaimed Councillor Paterson as Vice Chair for 2023
• Received orientation report LTCR-CM-01-22 for information