Grey County public meetings in 2024

Committee of the Whole

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

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

The Committee of the Whole adopted the 2025 budget as amended, with a levy increase of 3.33% after growth, requiring $78,362,800 from taxation. The amendment removed $5,000 for the forest festival. The budget includes a 3.2% increase over 2024, with an estimated $37.42 increase for a home assessed at $289,000.

• Adopted 2025 budget with 3.33% levy increase after growth (carried)
• Removed $5,000 funding for forest festival from 2025 budget (carried)
• Directed staff to bring forward a by-law to adopt the 2025 Estimates of Revenues and Expenditures (carried)

County Council

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

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

Grey County Council met virtually on December 12, 2024, and adopted several sets of minutes, including the Long-term Care Redevelopment Task Force minutes, which endorsed forwarding the 2025 Draft Redevelopment Budget to Council for consideration. Council also passed four by-laws, including a new procurement policy, a memorandum of understanding for medical resident accommodation, and a land disposition in Owen Sound. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted inaugural Council minutes dated December 3, 2024 (CC98-24)
• Adopted Long-term Care Redevelopment Task Force minutes and endorsed forwarding 2025 Draft Redevelopment Budget to Council (CC99-24)
• Adopted Council and Committee of the Whole minutes dated November 28, 2024 (CC100-24)
• Adopted Board of Health minutes dated October 25, 2024 (CC101-24)
• Passed By-law 5209-24 to repeal and replace procurement policy
• Passed By-law 5210-24 authorizing MOU for medical resident accommodation
• Passed By-law 5211-24 authorizing land disposition in Owen Sound (Westmount)
• Passed By-law 5212-24 to confirm proceedings

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole receives information on a draft subdivision application, endorses minutes from two advisory committees, and advances several budget and procurement items for 2025. No formal decisions are recorded in this agenda.

• Draft plan of subdivision for 1035 Victoria Street in Normanby Township
• Approval of minutes from the Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee and Budget and Finance Committee
• Authorization to issue tenders for road rehabilitation projects on Grey Roads 9, 12, and 119
• $100,000 upset limit for transit feasibility grant application
• $8,000 budgeted for Warden's banquet

The Committee of the Whole received the 2025 draft budget with amendments, including $100,000 for transit grant application and $8,000 for the Warden's banquet, and forwarded it to County Council. Staff were authorized to issue tenders for road rehabilitation projects and procure two tandem trucks before budget approval. Committee and board appointments were approved with amendments, including extending Brian Milne's term on the SWIFT Board. The committee also endorsed a letter of support for Georgian College's AI initiative and went into closed session for contractor negotiations.

• Received 2025 Draft Budget with amendments, forwarded to County Council
• Authorized tenders for Grey Road 12, 9, and 119 rehabilitation projects
• Authorized procurement of two tandem trucks/snowplows
• Approved committee appointments, including Brian Milne to SWIFT Board
• Endorsed letter of support for Georgian College AI funding application
• Approved agreement extension for Agricultural High Skills Major Program
• Endorsed resolutions from Budget and Finance Committee, including audit firm BDO Canada LLP
• Went into closed session for contractor negotiations

Agricultural Advisory Committee

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

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

The Agricultural Advisory Committee received an update on the Ecological Replacement and Enhancement Policy and directed staff to consider its feedback. It also received the Grey Agricultural Services Annual Report. No final decisions were made on the policy or other items; most were informational or seeking input.

• Received report PDR-AAC-64-24 on Ecological Replacement and Enhancement Policy (carried)
• Received Grey Agricultural Services 2024 Annual Report (carried)

County Council

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

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

Committee of the Whole

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

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

County Council

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

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

Long-Term Care Redevelopment Planning Task Force

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

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

Budget and Finance Committee

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

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

Grey County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee

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

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

County Council

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

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

Committee of the Whole

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

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

Long-Term Care Committee of Management

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

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

Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee

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

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

Public Meeting

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

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

Community Services Committee

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

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

Budget and Finance Committee

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

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

Committee of the Whole

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

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

County Council

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

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

Committee of the Whole

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

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

County Council

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

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

County Council

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

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

Committee of the Whole

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

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

Agricultural Advisory Committee

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

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

Grey County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee

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

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

Budget and Finance Committee

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

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

The Budget and Finance Committee received the 2025 budget assumptions report and directed staff to incorporate them into the draft 2025 and 2026 budgets. It also approved including year 1 of the 10-year urban roads transition funding (up to $2,061,000) and rural roads exchange funding (up to $2,095,000 plus $60,000 in maintenance costs) in the 2025 budget. The committee directed staff to include proposed organizational structure enhancements in the 2025 budget after a closed session.

• Received 2025 Budget Assumptions report and directed incorporation into draft 2025/2026 budgets (carried)
• Approved year 1 urban roads transition funding up to $2,061,000 in 2025 budget (carried)
• Approved year 1 rural roads exchange funding up to $2,095,000 plus $60,000 maintenance in 2025 budget (carried)
• Directed staff to include proposed organizational structure enhancements in 2025 budget (carried)

County Council

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

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

Grey County Council adopted minutes from prior meetings and passed five by-laws, including a contribution agreement for the Canada Community-Building Fund and land acquisition for the Durham Paramedic Base Project. Consideration of the CAO Performance Evaluation Committee minutes was deferred to the September 26, 2024 meeting. No reports or closed meeting matters were addressed.

• Adopted Special Joint All Councils minutes (CC66-24)
• Adopted County Council and Committee of the Whole minutes (CC67-24)
• Deferred CAO Performance Evaluation Committee minutes to Sept 26, 2024 (CC68-24)
• Passed By-law 5197-24 authorizing contribution agreement for Canada Community-Building Fund
• Passed By-law 5198-24 adopting Conference and Seminar Policy
• Passed By-law 5199-24 granting easement to City of Owen Sound
• Passed By-law 5200-24 authorizing land acquisition for Durham Paramedic Base Project
• Passed By-law 5201-24 confirming all actions and proceedings of Council

Committee of the Whole

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

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

Long-Term Care Committee of Management

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

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

The Long-Term Care Committee of Management received two reports for information: the LTC Director's Update for July 1 to August 31, 2024, and the Long-Term Care Operational Report for June 15 to August 14, 2024. No substantive decisions were made; both motions were carried. The next meeting will be held jointly with the Budget and Finance Committee on October 28, 2024.

• Received LTC Director's Update July 1-August 31, 2024 (carried)
• Received Long-Term Care Operational Report June 15-August 14, 2024 (carried)

Urban Road and Road Exchange Task Force

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

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

The Urban Road and Road Exchange Task Force approved in principle the transfer of urban road maintenance and capital repair responsibilities to lower-tier municipalities, with a target start of Fall 2025, and directed staff to negotiate agreements. It also approved a rural road exchange and transfer package, including the West Grey Concession 12 for Grey Road 9 exchange, and supported a financial model with up to $2,095,880 per year for ten years plus $60,000 for maintenance, to be forwarded to the Budget and Finance Committee.

• Approved in principle transfer of urban road maintenance/capital to lower-tier municipalities (UR03-24, carried)
• Directed staff to negotiate urban road agreements effective Fall 2025
• Approved rural exchanges: Southgate Sideroad 11 for Grey Road 14, Bentinck-Sullivan Townline for Grey Road 25
• Approved transfer of Concession 5 Derby and Concession Rd 6 to Grey County
• Approved West Grey Concession 12 for Grey Road 9 exchange (amended motion, carried)
• Supported financial model with up to $2,095,880/year for 10 years and $60,000 maintenance increase (UR05-24, carried)

Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee

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

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

The Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee received the Q3 2024 Economic Development and Tourism Strategic Progress Report for information, with no formal decisions made. Updates were also presented on provincial planning statement changes, an archaeological management plan, and various community initiatives.

• Received EDTC-PEDAC-19-24 Q3 2024 progress report (carried)

CAO Performance Evaluation Committee

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

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

The CAO Performance Evaluation Committee received a mid-year status update on the CAO and Senior Management Team 2024 workplans, covering progress on strategic plan initiatives. No substantive decisions were made; the only action was to receive the report for information. The committee also entered closed session to discuss succession planning.

• Received CAOR-CAO-19-24 workplan status update for information (carried)
• Moved into closed session to discuss succession planning (carried)

Special Joint Meeting

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

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

Committee of the Whole

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

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

County Council

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

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

Community Services Committee

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

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

Budget and Finance Committee

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

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

Long-Term Care Redevelopment Planning Task Force

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

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

Committee of the Whole

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

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

County Council

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

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

Long-Term Care Committee of Management

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

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

Grey County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee

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

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

County Council

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

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

Committee of the Whole

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

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

Committee of the Whole

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

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

County Council

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

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

Budget and Finance Committee

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

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

Agricultural Advisory Committee

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

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

County Council

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

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

Committee of the Whole

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

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

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Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee

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

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

Committee of the Whole

This is a special Committee of the Whole meeting dedicated to a road tour of Grey County's transportation services. The only substantive item is a presentation and discussion of the Grey County Transportation Services Roads Tour 2024. No decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Road tour of Grey County Transportation Services
• Discussion of Grey County Transportation Services Roads Tour 2024

Community Services Committee

The Community Services Committee will receive updates on homelessness programs and accessible transportation, and will decide on demolishing a building at 130 Rowe's Lane in Dundalk. The agenda includes delegations, reports, and correspondence, with the main action item being the demolition motion.

• Demolition of existing building at 130 Rowe's Lane, Dundalk (report CSR-CS-07-24)
• Homelessness Prevention Program 2023-24 Year in Review (report CSR-CS-12-24)
• Short Term Transitional Homelessness Update (report CSR-CS-14-24)
• Verbal update on South Bruce Peninsula - Grey Transit Route
• Correspondence on physician recruitment and retention taskforce report

Budget and Finance Committee

The Budget and Finance Committee is meeting to receive reports on the 2023 Development Charges Reserve Fund, 2023 investments, capital project status as of March 31, 2024, and a corporate financial update. A delegation from the Blue Mountain Ratepayers' Association will discuss 2024 budget impacts and committee administration. The committee will also hear verbal updates on Questica and the audit.

• Delegation from Blue Mountain Ratepayers' Association on 2024 budget impacts
• FR-BFC-16-24: 2023 Development Charges Reserve Fund Statement, including compliance declaration under Development Charges Act, 1997 and Bill 73
• FR-BFC-17-24: 2023 Investment Report
• FR-BFC-18-24: Capital Project Status Update as of March 31, 2024
• FR-BFC-21-24: Corporate Financial Update to March 31, 2024, including Long-Term Care financial update

Committee of the Whole

Grey County's Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss several items, including a land purchase for a new paramedic base in Durham and an update to the mileage expense reimbursement policy. The committee will also receive correspondence on various topics and consider delegation requests for the AMO conference. A closed session is planned for labour relations and litigation matters.

• Purchase of land from West Grey for new Durham paramedic base for $150,000
• Update mileage reimbursement policy to CRA reasonable rate effective June 1, 2024
• Correspondence opposing TC Energy pump storage project from Blue Mountains and Archipelago
• Correspondence supporting MFIPPA modernization from Alnwick/Haldimand
• Delegation requests for AMO conference including rural healthcare and highways

County Council

This is a routine procedural meeting. Council will adopt the minutes from the May 9, 2024 County Council and Committee of the Whole meetings (including closed session minutes), and pass By-law 5187-24 to confirm all actions and proceedings of Council. No substantive policy decisions or public hearings are on the agenda.

• Adoption of County Council and Committee of the Whole minutes dated May 9, 2024
• Adoption of closed session Committee of the Whole minutes dated May 9, 2024
• By-law 5187-24 to confirm all actions and proceedings of Council

Grey County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Grey County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to receive and comment on several reports and verbal presentations. Items include the City of Owen Sound's Community Improvement Plan, Town of Hanover's community trail extension and road reconstruction on 3rd Street and 12th Avenue, Township of Georgian Bluffs' Community Improvement Plan and strategic plan refresh, and Grey County's Short Term Shelter Program. The committee will provide accessibility input, particularly for sidewalk replacement in Hanover.

• City of Owen Sound Community Improvement Plan presentation
• Town of Hanover community trail extension and signage
• Town of Hanover road reconstruction on 3rd Street from 11th to 12th Avenue and 12th Avenue south of 4th Street
• Township of Georgian Bluffs Community Improvement Plan and strategic plan refresh
• Grey County Short Term Shelter Program presentation on 713 9th Ave E acquisition

Long-Term Care Committee of Management

The Long-Term Care Committee of Management is meeting to receive updates on long-term care operations, finances, and a director's report. The main decision item is directing staff to proceed with refurbishing the Grey Gables signage structure at a cost of $20,000 plus applicable taxes. The committee may also enter closed session to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual.

• Direct staff to proceed with Grey Gables signage refurbishment (Option 1) at $20,000 plus taxes
• Receive LTC Director's Update for March 1 – April 30, 2024 (LTCR-CM-07-24)
• Receive Long-Term Care Operational Report for February 15 – April 14, 2024 (LTCR-CM-08-24)
• Receive Long-Term Care Financial Update as of March 31, 2024 (LTCR-CM-10-24)
• Possible closed session under Municipal Act Section 239(2) for personal matters

County Council

This is a largely procedural meeting. Council will adopt the April 25, 2024 minutes (open and closed sessions) and pass By-law 5186-24 to confirm the council's actions and proceedings. No substantive policy decisions or public hearings are listed on the agenda.

• Adoption of County Council and Committee of the Whole minutes dated April 25, 2024
• Adoption of closed session Committee of the Whole minutes dated April 25, 2024
• By-law 5186-24 to confirm the proceedings of Council

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is deciding on a consent agenda that includes awarding a $1,243,574.05 bridge replacement contract and approving a 292-unit subdivision in Southgate. They will also discuss provincial planning changes, battery storage policy, and a new booster station agreement with The Blue Mountains. Several items are informational, including correspondence about Durham Hospital services and the TC Energy pumped storage project.

• Award $1,243,574.05 tender to McLean Taylor Construction Limited for Structure 009-349 replacement
• Approve Glenelg Phase 3 subdivision: 292 single-detached, 24 semi-detached, 75 townhouse units in Southgate
• Support Town of Goderich resolution calling for increased Ontario Works and ODSP rates
• Direct staff to negotiate new MOU with Town of The Blue Mountains for booster station relocation
• Forward comments on Bill 185 and proposed Provincial Planning Statement to province

County Council

Grey County Council is meeting to adopt minutes, consider by-laws, and handle routine procedural matters. The main substantive item is the adoption of Amendment No. 20 to the County Official Plan, affecting a portion of Maple Grove Cemetery in Southgate, along with a by-law to confirm council's proceedings.

• Adoption of Amendment No. 20 to the County of Grey Official Plan (By-law 5184-24) affecting Part of Lot 229, Concession 3, SW of Toronto Sydenham Road, in the former Proton Township, now Southgate (Maple Grove Cemetery)
• By-law 5185-24 to confirm the proceedings of Council
• Adoption of County Council and Committee of the Whole minutes from April 11, 2024
• Adoption of closed session minutes from April 11, 2024

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is deciding on several items, including a conditional support motion for a proposed 1000 MW pumped storage project with TC Energy and Saugeen Ojibway Nation, and a $59,230,000 tender award for the Rockwood Terrace redevelopment. The committee will also discuss a Beaver Valley tourism strategy MOU, an ecological offsetting policy, and a Lora Bay subdivision approval. A closed session is scheduled to discuss Sydenham Campus lands.

• Conditional support for TC Energy/Saugeen Ojibway Nation 1000 MW Ontario Pump Storage project in Meaford
• Tender award of $59,230,000 to Melloul-Blamey Construction Ltd. for Rock Terrace redevelopment
• Approval of Lora Bay Phase 4B subdivision: 45 single detached dwellings and 13 rowhouses in The Blue Mountains
• Direction to develop ecological offsetting policy with consultations
• Support for Town of Goderich resolution against phase-out of free well water testing

County Council

This is a procedural meeting with no substantive decisions or discussions on the agenda. The council will adopt the minutes from the March 28, 2024 meetings and pass a by-law to confirm the council's actions and proceedings.

• Adoption of County Council and Committee of the Whole minutes from March 28, 2024
• By-law 5183-24 to confirm all actions and proceedings of Council

Committee of the Whole

Grey County's Committee of the Whole is meeting to decide on several items, including awarding a $1.8 million road salt supply contract, approving a subdivision extension in West Grey, and supporting an official plan amendment for residential development in Southgate. The committee will also hear delegations on trail access and road safety, and discuss climate change initiatives, year-end budget transfers, and a new asset retirement policy. Several items are routine correspondence and minutes.

• Award road salt supply tender to Cargill for $1,805,440.00 (excluding HST)
• Approve draft plan extension for Gutzke subdivision (42T-91011) in West Grey, creating 43 single-detached lots and 16 townhouse blocks
• Support Official Plan Amendment 20 to redesignate Dundalk Cemetery lands in Southgate for future residential development
• Receive information on Beaver Valley Development Group subdivision proposal (42T-2023-06) in Grey Highlands
• Discuss climate change initiatives, including Green Economy Hub and Experimental Acres Program

Urban Road and Road Exchange Task Force

The Urban Road and Road Exchange Task Force is meeting to discuss rural road transfer and exchange considerations. Staff will bring forward a summary report and recommendations as directed by the task force for both urban and rural road transfers at the next meeting.

• Discussion of report TR-UR-14-24 on Rural Road Transfer and Exchange Considerations
• Direction for staff to prepare a summary report and recommendations for the next task force meeting

Committee of the Whole

Grey County's Committee of the Whole is meeting to consider adopting the 2024-2027 County Strategic Plan and to receive a Bruce Power update. The committee will also handle a consent agenda that includes awarding a road construction tender, receiving the 2023 external audit and treasurer's statement, and discussing intercommunity transit with Owen Sound.

• Award of RFT-TS-05-24 for Grey Road 16 Overlay and Reconstruction to Harold Sutherland Construction Ltd. o/a Walker Construction Grey-Bruce for $1,023,701.90 excluding HST
• Adoption of 2024-2027 County Strategic Plan
• Correspondence from City of Owen Sound regarding Guelph to Owen Sound (GOST) Intercommunity Transit; staff directed to prepare report on operation and funding models
• 2023 External Audit Planning Report by BDO Canada LLP received for information
• 2023 Treasurer's Statement received for information

County Council

This is a largely procedural meeting. Council will adopt minutes from prior meetings, receive reports, and pass two by-laws, including one authorizing the disposition of a lot in Owen Sound. It will also endorse a $14,889 write-off of uncollectible long-term care accounts.

• Adoption of minutes from March 14, 2024 Council and Committee of the Whole meetings
• Endorsement of $14,889 write-off of uncollectible long-term care accounts
• By-law 5181-24 to authorize disposition of Lot 28, Plan 444, Owen Sound
• By-law 5182-24 to confirm Council proceedings
• Receipt of Grey Bruce Public Health Board of Health minutes from January and February 2024

Grey County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Grey County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to elect a chair and vice chair, appoint members, and discuss accessibility items including a West Grey splashpad and an evaluation of Grey Roots Museums and Archives. The agenda also includes correspondence on accessible playgrounds, a community improvement plan focus group, and accessible transportation.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Member appointments (CCR-CW-04-24)
• West Grey Splashpad staff report by Kodey Hewlett
• Grey Roots Museums and Archives Accessibility Plan Evaluation 2023
• Correspondence on Accessible Playgrounds Ontario website and accessible transportation

Budget and Finance Committee

The Grey County Budget and Finance Committee is meeting to receive its terms of reference and workplan, and to hear a report introducing multi-year budgeting. The committee will also receive a verbal update on Questica budgeting software. Staff are directed to provide council with options for multi-year budgeting.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Terms of Reference and Workplan (CAOR-BFC-09-24)
• Introduction to Multi-year Budgeting (FR-BFC-05-24)
• Verbal update on Questica budgeting software
• Next meeting: May 27, 2024, 2:00-4:00 PM

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider consent agenda items including awarding four road construction tenders totaling approximately $13.8 million. The committee will also discuss paramedic services reports, a potential land sale to Midwest Co-operative Services, and other items for direction.

• Award Cox Construction $4,212,268.59 for Grey Road 40 pulverize and pave
• Award E.C. King Contracting $4,793,580.75 for Grey Road 9 and 14 work
• Award Harold Sutherland Construction $1,980,923.85 for Grey Road 13 work
• Award Roubos Farm Service $2,829,193.95 for Grey Road 3 and 4 reconstruction
• Discuss sole-sourcing purchase of seven ambulances from Demers Ambulances

County Council

Grey County Council is meeting to adopt routine minutes, receive public health board minutes, and pass two by-laws, including the 2024 upper-tier tax policy and levy. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• By-law 5179-24: Establish Tax Policy and Levy Taxes for Upper Tier Purposes for 2024
• By-law 5180-24: Confirm Proceedings of Council
• Adoption of County Council and Committee of the Whole minutes from February 22, 2024
• Receive Grey Bruce Public Health Board of Health minutes from November 24, 2023

CAO Performance Evaluation Committee

The CAO Performance Evaluation Committee is meeting electronically to receive a report on aligning the 2024 Senior Management Team workplans with the County Strategic Plan. The committee may also enter closed session to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual, including the 2024 CAO workplan. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Report CAOR-CAO-08-24 on SMT 2024 Workplans and County Strategic Plan to be received for information
• Possible closed session under Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act for personal matters about an identifiable individual (2024 CAO Workplan)

Long-Term Care Committee of Management

The Grey County Long-Term Care Committee of Management is meeting electronically to receive updates on long-term care operations and the director's report, and to consider approving $14,889 in write-offs for uncollectible accounts. The committee may also enter closed session to discuss personal matters about identifiable individuals, including municipal or local board employees.

• Approval of $14,889 in 2023 long-term care uncollectible account write-offs
• Receive LTC Director's Update for January 1 – February 29, 2024
• Receive LTC Operational Report for December 15, 2023 – February 14, 2024
• Receive 2023 LTC Annual Report
• Possible closed session under Municipal Act for personal matters

Community Services Committee

The Community Services Committee is meeting to receive updates and discuss several reports on early learning and child care funding, supportive housing, homelessness prevention, and the county's housing and homelessness plan. The committee will also hear a delegation on the Early ON review and consider correspondence on homelessness and property insurance costs for affordable housing.

• Delegation from Lily Clark, Beam Group, on Early ON Review; staff directed to prepare report on recommendations
• CSR-CS-02-24: Early Learning and Child Care 2024 Funding Update (received for information)
• CSR-CS-03-24: 14th Street Supportive Housing Project Summary (received for information)
• CSR-CS-05-24: Homelessness Prevention Program Investment Plan 2024-2025; recommends Council endorse plan for submission to Province
• Correspondence from Owen Sound Municipal Non-Profit Housing Corp. on property insurance costs; staff to draft advocacy letter to Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing

County Council

Grey County Council is meeting to adopt prior minutes, hear a delegation requesting a speed limit change in Rob Roy, Grey Highlands, and pass three by-laws, including one amending traffic and parking schedules and one authorizing a contribution agreement with the Minister of Natural Resources through the Codes Acceleration Fund. The agenda is largely routine, with the speed limit request being the only substantive public item.

• Delegation by Peter MacGowan requesting speed limit change in Rob Roy, Grey Highlands
• By-law 5176-24 to amend Schedules G, N, O, and U of By-law 4788-13 regulating traffic and parking
• By-law 5177-24 to authorize Warden and Clerk to execute a contribution agreement with the Minister of Natural Resources through the Codes Acceleration Fund
• By-law 5178-24 to confirm proceedings of Council
• Adoption of minutes from February 8, 2024 Council and Committee of the Whole meetings

Committee of the Whole

Grey County's Committee of the Whole will hear a bioenergy presentation, consider changes to community transportation, and decide on an easement for Hydro One. The agenda also includes several information items, such as a subdivision proposal in Meaford and a cemetery lands official plan amendment. A motion to join the Top Aggregate Producing Municipalities of Ontario (TAPMO) is also on the table.

• Motion to join TAPMO for 2024
• Delegation: Envest Corp bioenergy presentation
• Report on changes to Grey County Community Transportation (CAOR-CW-03-24)
• Easement with Hydro One Networks for Grey County Housing (CSR-CW-02-24)
• Information: 412 Miller Street subdivision, Meaford (PDR-CW-04-24)

Agricultural Advisory Committee

The Grey County Agricultural Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to elect a chair and vice chair, hear a presentation from a University of Guelph professor on case studies and lessons learned, and receive updates on the Experimental Acres and Ag Survey. The committee will also discuss sector trends and challenges, and receive correspondence from the Ontario government and MPP Lisa Thompson for information.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Delegation: Dr. Sarah Epp, University of Guelph, on Agricultural Advisory Committees Case Studies and Lessons Learned
• Verbal update on Experimental Acres & Ag Survey
• Correspondence: Ontario government media release on fruit farming sector growth
• Correspondence: MPP Lisa Thompson letter from Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs

Urban Road and Road Exchange Task Force

The Urban Road and Road Exchange Task Force is meeting electronically to receive a report (TR-UR-05-24) on information, timelines, and urban road maintenance strategies for county roads in urban areas. The item is listed for direction or discussion, with a recommendation that the report be received for information only. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Report TR-UR-05-24 on maintenance of county roads in urban areas
• Discussion of urban road maintenance strategies and timelines

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing several administrative and infrastructure items. Discussions include the purchase of heavy equipment, proposed amendments to traffic and parking regulations, and a report on improving planning processes.

• Award of a one ton truck to Blue Mountain Chrysler for $126,190.00
• Authorization to procure one tandem truck prior to 2025 budget approval
• Proposed amendments to By-Law 4788-13 regarding traffic and parking on County roads
• Direction to proceed with County planning efficiencies recommendations
• Tax policy overview presentation by Peter Frise, MTE/Voxtur Assessment

County Council

Grey County Council is meeting to adopt minutes from previous sessions, consider three by-laws (including land acquisition in Owen Sound and fee schedule amendments), and handle routine procedural matters. The agenda is largely administrative with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• By-law 5173-24: Authorize acquisition of certain lands in Owen Sound
• By-law 5174-24: Amend fees and service charges schedules (By-law 5090-20)
• By-law 5175-24: Confirm Council proceedings
• Adoption of minutes from Jan 25, 2024 Council and Committee of the Whole meetings
• Adoption of Long-Term Care Redevelopment Task Force minutes (Jan 31, 2024)

Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee is meeting to elect a chair and vice chair, hear a delegation on investment attraction, and discuss advocacy for Business Enterprise Centre funding. The agenda also includes a roundtable on sector trends and correspondence on provincial housing policy, agriculture, and international student program reforms.

• Delegation by Luigi Presta, thinkCOMPASS, on investment attraction
• Verbal update on advocacy for Business Enterprise Centre funding
• Correspondence: Ontario media release on building more homes and protecting taxpayers
• Correspondence: MPP Lisa Thompson letter from Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
• Correspondence: Georgian College on Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada reforms to International Student Program

Long-Term Care Redevelopment Planning Task Force

The Long-Term Care Redevelopment Planning Task Force is meeting electronically to receive updates on the redevelopment project, including Ministry approvals, site plan, building permit status, project schedule, and tender process. They will also hear verbal updates on the Infrastructure Ontario process, a ROMA delegation regarding construction subsidy top-up funding, and early works. The agenda is largely informational with no decisions listed.

• Update on Ministry of Long-term Care technical approvals, site plan, building permit status, project schedule, and tender process
• Infrastructure Ontario process verbal update
• ROMA delegation to Ministry of Long-term Care on construction subsidy top-up funding
• Early works verbal update

County Council

This is a routine County Council meeting with no new substantive decisions on the agenda. The main actions are adopting minutes from previous meetings, endorsing resolutions from the Long-Term Care Committee, and passing a by-law to confirm the council's proceedings.

• Adoption of Long-Term Care Committee minutes including nomination of Councillor Mackey as Chair and Councillor Paterson as Vice Chair for 2024
• Endorsement of report on emergency purchase for replacement of Heat Exchanger at Lee Manor
• Direction to staff to prepare a report on equitable prioritization of admission criteria and Bill 21, Fixing Long-Term Care Amendment Act
• Adoption of County Council and Committee of the Whole minutes from January 11, 2024
• Passing of By-law 5172-24 to confirm all actions and proceedings of Council

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing consent agenda items including fee schedule updates, a housing write-off, and correspondence on road safety and speed enforcement. They will also discuss a $445,600 federal grant for green development standards and an electric vehicle charger project, plus go into closed session for labor and land purchase matters.

• Proposed $445,600 Natural Resources Canada grant for Green Development Standards with Wellington and Dufferin counties
• Approval of $88,049 in uncollectible housing account write-offs for 2023
• Update to Fees and Service Charges By-law 5090-20
• Rural Recharge project: potential Level 3 fast charger at Grey Gables site, 206 Toronto Street South, Markdale
• Closed session items: OPSEU bargaining, service level reductions, motel purchase for emergency shelter

Committee of the Whole

Grey County's Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss a potential land purchase for a new paramedic base in Durham, a road safety delegation, and several consent agenda items. The committee will also consider approving a WSIB insurance renewal and may enter closed session to discuss the land acquisition.

• Potential purchase of ~0.73 acres at 451 Durham Road West, Durham, from West Grey for new paramedic base (price blank in agenda)
• WSIB excess indemnity insurance renewal with Chubb Insurance through Marsh Canada, Feb 1 2024–Jan 31 2025, premium $392,719.32 incl. PST, $83,219.32 over budget from WSIB Reserve
• Delegation on Road Safety & Complete Streets for Rural Communities by Dr. Martha Rogers and Peter French
• Correspondence from City of Stratford re: CEBA loan businesses received for information
• Closed session for proposed land acquisition (paramedic base) and land acknowledgement training

County Council

Grey County Council is meeting to adopt minutes from previous meetings, receive the Grey Bruce Public Health Board minutes, and pass by-laws including the 2024 budget. The main substantive action is the final adoption of By-law 5170-24, which adopts the 2024 revenue and expenditure estimates.

• By-law 5170-24: Adopt Estimates of Revenues and Expenditures for 2024
• By-law 5171-24: Confirm Proceedings of Council
• Receive Grey Bruce Public Health Board minutes (Oct 27, 2023)
• Adopt minutes from Dec 8, 15, 14, 2023 meetings

Long-Term Care Committee of Management

The Grey County Long-Term Care Committee of Management is meeting electronically to elect a chair and vice chair, receive routine director and operational updates for late 2023, and discuss an emergency heat exchanger replacement at Lee Manor. The committee will also consider a closed session for personal matters and correspondence requesting support for provincial Bill 21 on long-term care.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• LTC Director Update November 1 – December 31, 2023 (LTCR-CM-01-24)
• LTC Operational Report October 15 – December 14, 2023 (LTCR-CM-02-24)
• Emergency purchase for Heat Exchanger Replacement at Lee Manor (LTCR-CM-03-24)
• Correspondence from Shuniah and North Perth requesting support for Bill 21 (Fixing Long-Term Care Amendment Act)