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

Grey County Council held its inaugural meeting and elected Andrea Matrosovs as Warden for 2025 by acclamation. The election followed the procedures in the Municipal Act and the County's Procedural By-law. The Warden's address was adopted. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Elected Andrea Matrosovs as Warden for 2025 by acclamation
• Adopted Warden's Address (CC97-24)

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

Grey County Council adopted an updated Purchasing Policy, including a $500,000 limit for Council approval and a requirement to report to Council before awarding bids that exceed the approved budget by 20% or more for amounts between $75,000 and $500,000. The previous by-law will be repealed and a new by-law prepared. Council also approved letters of support, minor exemptions, road widening, and housing funding allocations.

• Adopted updated Purchasing Policy with $500,000 Council approval limit and 20% over-budget reporting requirement (carried)
• Approved letter of support for SafeNSound's Reaching Homes capital funding application (carried)
• Approved minor exemption for Aaron Martin at 583336 60 Sideroad, Chatsworth (carried)
• Approved minor exemption for Henry Bauman at 395386 Concession 2, Chatsworth (carried)
• Approved land acquisition for road widening at Grey Road 28 and Grey Road 4, Hanover, funded at $6,500 from 2025 budget (carried)
• Approved $473,700 in OPHI and $971,400 in COCHI housing funding for 2024-2025 (carried)
• Directed staff to investigate centralized planning service delivery model, including hybrid option, and arrange joint council meeting (carried)

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

The meeting was largely procedural, with no substantive decisions made. Council adopted the minutes from previous meetings, endorsed a Long-Term Care budget recommendation to be forwarded as part of the corporate budget, and passed a by-law confirming prior actions. No reports or other business items were discussed.

• Adopted County Council and Committee of the Whole minutes from Nov 14, 2024 (CC91-24)
• Adopted Long-Term Care Committee minutes and endorsed resolutions, including forwarding proposed 2025 LTC budget to corporate budget (CC92-24)
• Adopted closed Committee of the Whole minutes from Nov 14, 2024 (CC93-24)
• Passed By-law 5208-24 to confirm all actions and proceedings of Council (CC94-24)

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

The Long-Term Care Redevelopment Planning Task Force received the 2025 Draft Redevelopment Budget and voted to forward it to Grey County Council for consideration. The budget includes a $600,000 increase to the levy, with no increase proposed for 2026. Construction progress was reported, including masonry work and slab completion, with no forecasted variances from the approved upset limit.

• Received Report FR-RP-39-24 on 2025 Draft Redevelopment Budget
• Forwarded 2025 Draft Redevelopment Budget to County Council (carried)

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

The Budget and Finance Committee reviewed the 2025 draft budget, which proposes a levy increase of $2,417,271 (3.19% over 2024) and forwarded it to County Council with amendments. The committee also authorized pre-budget tenders for road work and fleet purchases, approved a five-year audit services contract with BDO Canada LLP, and directed staff to apply for transit grant funding.

• Forwarded 2025 draft budget to Council with 3.19% levy increase (carried)
• Directed staff to include $100,000 upset limit from one-time funding for transit grant application (carried)
• Directed staff to include $8,000 for Warden's banquet in budget (carried)
• Authorized pre-budget tenders for road construction and two tandem trucks/snowplows (carried)
• Authorized RFP for Growth Management Strategy update before budget approval (carried)
• Approved BDO Canada LLP as auditors for five years (2024-2028) (carried)
• Requested Province to resume property assessment cycle (carried)
• Received corporate financial update as of August 31, 2024 (carried)

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

The committee reviewed and provided comments on two accessibility projects: the Town of Hanover Community Splash Pad and a proposed lease for Ontario Works space at the Erskine Centre in Dundalk. Both reviews were carried out in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Staff also shared updates on a Ministry web accessibility survey currently under analysis.

• Received and reviewed Hanover Community Splash Pad Project for AODA comments (Carried)
• Reviewed proposed lease space for Ontario Works at Erskine Centre in Dundalk for AODA comments (Carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 2:45 PM

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

The meeting was largely procedural, with Council adopting minutes from previous meetings and receiving the Grey Bruce Public Health Board minutes for information. A by-law confirming all actions and proceedings of Council was passed. No substantive policy decisions or new business items were discussed.

• Adopted County Council and Committee of the Whole minutes from October 24, 2024 (carried)
• Adopted closed session minutes from October 24, 2024 (carried)
• Adopted public meeting minutes for Official Plan Amendment 23 (carried)
• Received Grey Bruce Public Health Board minutes for information (carried)
• Passed By-law 5207-24 to confirm all actions and proceedings of Council (carried)

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

The Grey County Committee of the Whole approved a tender award for elevator modernization at 305 14th Street West and declared Westmount property in Owen Sound as surplus for open-market sale. The committee also endorsed the Early Learning and Child Care Service Plan submission, dissolved the CAO Performance Evaluation Committee, and adopted committee minutes including housing, transit, and budget updates.

• Amended agenda to add Thornbury Acres litigation to closed meeting (CW115-24)
• Approved consent agenda items including regional transit network report, Early Learning and Child Care Service Plan, and declaring 1314 7th Avenue 'A' West, Owen Sound surplus (CW116-24)
• Dissolved the CAO Performance Evaluation Committee
• Approved Forest Management By-law minor exemption for 442830 12th Sideroad WGR in West Grey
• Awarded elevator replacement tender for 305 14th Street West, Owen Sound to Allen Hastings Ltd for $866,864 with deficit funded from Housing General Reserve (CW117-24)
• Adopted October 28, 2024 Budget and Finance Committee minutes including medical resident accommodation agreement and 2025 budget request inclusion (CW118-24)
• Moved into closed session regarding identifiable individual staffing matters and Thornbury Acres litigation (CW119-24)

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

The committee received the Director's update and operational report for information, and forwarded the proposed 2025 Long-Term Care budget to County Council as part of the corporate budget package. The budget reflects a $730,900 decrease from 2024. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Received LTC Director's Update for information (carried)
• Received Long-Term Care Operational Report for information (carried)
• Forwarded proposed 2025 Long-Term Care budget to County Council (carried)

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

The Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee received the Q4 2024 Economic Development and Tourism Strategic Progress Report for information, with no formal decisions made. Members also heard updates on member municipality economic development projects, a verbal update on the Growth Strategy, and discussed sector trends and challenges.

• Received EDTC-PEDAC-08-24 Q4 2024 Economic Development and Tourism Strategic Progress Report (carried)

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

Grey County held a public meeting on November 7, 2024 to gather input on Official Plan Amendment 23 (OPA 23), which proposes changes to rural permitted uses and development policies to align with the Provincial Planning Statement, 2024. Planning staff presented background, and written submissions were received from the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority, Bell Canada, Enbridge Gas, Cobide Engineering, MHBC Planning, and the Municipality of West Grey. One public comment was heard from Dana Kieffer of Cobide Engineering. No decision was made; staff will prepare a report for a future County Council meeting. The meeting adjourned at 1:25 p.m.

• No decisions made — public meeting held only to obtain input on OPA 23
• Written submissions received from Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority, Bell Canada, Enbridge Gas, Cobide Engineering, MHBC Planning, and the Municipality of West Grey
• Public comment heard from Dana Kieffer on behalf of Cobide Engineering
• Staff directed to prepare a report on OPA 23 for a future County Council meeting

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

The Grey County Community Services Committee received updates from Big Brothers Big Sisters and Community Connection 211, while postponing a tobacco enforcement delegation. The committee approved submission of the Early Learning and Child Care Service Plan 2024-2029 to the Ministry of Education, directed staff to prepare a report on regional transit options, and received updates on winter short-term shelter plans and transit correspondence.

• Directed staff to prepare a regional transit report and analysis (Carried)
• Approved submission of the Early Learning & Child Care Service Plan 2024-2029 to the Ministry of Education (Carried)
• Received report CSR-CS-21-24 Short Term Shelter Update Winter 2024-25 for information (Carried)
• Received correspondence from Mayor Ian Boddy regarding Guelph to Owen Sound Transit for information (Carried)

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

The committee received the capital project status update and the verbal 2025 budget update, noting a projected budget increase of slightly under 4% after growth. It directed staff to create a memorandum of agreement with the Rural Ontario Medical Program and the City of Owen Sound, and to prepare a lease amendment naming Grey County as tenant for medical resident accommodation. The committee also included a $5,000 request from the Bruce Grey Forest Festival in the 2025 draft budget. No substantive decisions were made on the capital or budget updates; they were received for information only.

• Received capital project status update as of August 31, 2024 (carried)
• Received verbal update on 2025 budget and 2026 outlook (carried)
• Directed staff to create memorandum of agreement with ROMP and City of Owen Sound for medical resident accommodation (carried)
• Directed staff to prepare lease amendment naming Grey County as tenant (carried)
• Included $5,000 Bruce Grey Forest Festival request in 2025 draft budget (carried)
• Received Blue Mountain Ratepayers Association correspondence for information (carried)

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

The Committee of the Whole ratified and approved the collective bargaining results between Grey Gables, Lee Manor, and OPSEU Local 299, authorizing the Warden and Clerk to sign the new agreements. A motion to remove per diem funding for temporary replacements under Section 268 of the Municipal Act was lost. A motion to support Georgian College's correspondence on international student program changes was carried after a deferral motion was lost.

• Ratified collective agreements with OPSEU Local 299 (carried)
• Authorized Warden and Clerk to sign collective agreements (carried)
• Authorized staff to amend rates of pay, benefits, and other agreed changes (carried)
• Motion to remove per diem funding for temporary replacements under Section 268 lost
• Motion to defer Georgian College correspondence until delegation heard lost
• Supported Georgian College correspondence on international student program changes (carried)

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

Grey County Council met on October 24, 2024, and adopted the minutes from the October 10, 2024, County Council and Committee of the Whole meetings, including closed session minutes. The council also received Grey Bruce Public Health Board of Health minutes for information and passed a by-law to confirm all actions and proceedings of the council. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

• Adopted County Council and Committee of the Whole minutes from October 10, 2024 (CC82-24)
• Adopted closed session minutes from October 10, 2024 (CC83-24)
• Received Grey Bruce Public Health Board of Health minutes for information (CC84-24)
• Passed By-law 5206-24 to confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council (CC85-24)

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

The Committee of the Whole supported in principle a funding model for urban and rural road transfers, directing staff to negotiate agreements with affected municipalities and report back before final approval. The 2025 budget will reflect a levy increase of $1,148,300 to support the model. The committee also approved several consent agenda items, including transit funding advocacy, housing action plan updates, and a $5,850 annual software subscription for energy management.

• Supported in principle urban/rural road transfer funding model with $1,148,300 levy increase (CW104-24)
• Directed staff to negotiate road agreements with affected municipalities, report back before final approval (CW104-24)
• Approved $5,850/year for Energy Management Software (UDAS) plus $2,500 setup fee (CW105-24)
• Received Gary Stocking correspondence on wildlife bounty increase, directed staff report (CW106-24)
• Endorsed consent agenda items including transit funding resolution, road task force minutes, budget committee minutes, housing action plan updates
• Approved in principle regional housing strategy actions, including $10,000 additional for Growth Management Strategy update (CW102-24)
• Moved into closed session to discuss Sydenham Campus Lands and CAO performance evaluation follow-up (CW108-24)

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

Grey County Council met on October 10, 2024, and adopted the minutes from the September 26 meetings. The only substantive decision was the final passage of By-laws 5204-24 (tax refunds for eligible heritage properties) and 5205-24 (confirming council actions). No other reports or decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

• Adopted County Council and Committee of the Whole minutes from September 26, 2024 (carried)
• Adopted closed session minutes from September 26, 2024 (carried)
• Referred closed meeting matter to Committee of the Whole (carried)
• Passed By-law 5204-24 for tax refunds for eligible heritage properties (carried)
• Passed By-law 5205-24 to confirm all actions and proceedings of Council (carried)

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

Grey County Council met and adopted several sets of minutes, including closed session minutes, and passed By-laws 5202-24 and 5203-24, authorizing the disposition of lands in Southgate and confirming council actions. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

• Adopted County Council and Committee of the Whole minutes from Sept 12, 2024 (CC70-24)
• Adopted closed session Committee of the Whole minutes from Sept 12, 2024 (CC71-24)
• Adopted Long-Term Care Committee of Management minutes from Sept 10, 2024 (CC72-24)
• Adopted CAO Performance Evaluation Committee minutes from Aug 29, 2024 (CC73-24)
• Adopted closed CAO Performance Evaluation Committee minutes from Aug 29, 2024 (CC74-24)
• Passed By-law 5202-24 to authorize disposition of certain lands in Southgate (Midwest Co-op)
• Passed By-law 5203-24 to confirm all actions and proceedings of Council

Committee of the Whole

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

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

Grey County Council approved a minor exemption under the Forest Management By-law for a property in Owen Sound. The meeting also adopted minutes from advisory committees and received correspondence regarding cellular coverage concerns. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Minor Exemption for tree clearing at 20th Street East, Owen Sound
• Adopted Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee minutes
• Adopted Agricultural Advisory Committee minutes
• Received Town of Tillsonburg correspondence on cellular coverage

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

The Agricultural Advisory Committee received updates on the Ontario Farmland Trust, the Gather Campaign, the Ag Sector Summit, the Provincial Planning Statement 2024, and Official Plan Amendment 23. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational and discussion-focused.

• Adjourned at 10:53 a.m. on motion of Member Gail Ardiel

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

The Grey County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee received and commented on the Grey Road 1 and 14th Street intersection reconstruction design in Owen Sound, and endorsed the 2023-2024 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan progress update, adding AODA-compliant budget software to the plan. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Received Grey Road 1 and 14th Street intersection reconstruction report and provided review/comment on design (carried)
• Endorsed Multi-Year Accessibility Plan Progress Update 2023-2024 as presented (carried)
• Updated 2023-2027 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan to add AODA-compliant budget software (carried)

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)

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.

The Committee approved a $2.4M design-build contract for a new paramedic base in Durham and authorized the purchase of mechanical CPR devices. Council also approved funding for climate adaptation planning and initiated a public input process for Official Plan amendments.

• Awarded $2,415,500 contract to Domm Construction Ltd. for Durham Paramedic base
• Approved $168,876.80 sole-source purchase of 8 Zoll Autopulse NXT CPR devices
• Approved $29,800 for ICLEI Canada climate adaptation facilitation (66-30)
• Approved letter of support for The Well Community Collective youth wellness hubs
• Declared Lot 35 Plan 444 in Owen Sound as surplus land for sale
• Directed staff to hold public meeting for Official Plan Amendment 23
• Appointed Ray Whitfield to Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee
• Approved $3,510 for IT Director to attend conference in Orlando, Florida

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

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

The Special Joint All Council meeting of Grey County and its nine municipalities was held electronically on August 8, 2024. The council adopted the agenda and procedural by-law, then went into closed session to discuss labour relations and solicitor-client privileged advice regarding shared service delivery and service efficiencies. After returning to open session, the council passed By-law 2024-01 to confirm all actions and proceedings of the meeting. No substantive public decisions were made.

• Adopted agenda and Grey County Procedural Bylaw 5134-22 (carried)
• Moved into closed session to discuss labour relations and solicitor-client privileged advice (carried)
• Enacted By-law 2024-01 to confirm all actions and proceedings of the meeting (carried)

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

The Committee of the Whole approved the 2025 Response Time Performance Plan for Grey County Paramedic Services and directed staff to work with Grey Highlands to secure land for a base in Feversham. Council also endorsed several consent agenda items, including the 2023 Asset Management Plan, a minor exemption for a forest management by-law, and a $348,250 architectural contract for the Rowe's Lane redevelopment. Two items were pulled for separate discussion: the Community Services Committee minutes (including opioid crisis support and Rowe's Lane funding) and the Canada Community-Building Fund agreement, both of which were carried. The meeting went into closed session to discuss a land acquisition for EarlyON redevelopment.

• Approved 2025 Paramedic Services Response Time Performance Plan (carried)
• Directed staff to work with Grey Highlands to secure land for a Feversham paramedic base (carried)
• Endorsed Grey County 2023 Asset Management Plan (carried)
• Approved minor exemption under Forest Management By-law for Part of Lots 29 & 30, Concession 2, Holland Township (carried)
• Approved $348,250 architectural services contract for Rowe's Lane redevelopment to JPM Architecture Inc (carried)
• Approved $51,500 CMHC Seed Funding for Rowe's Lane project (carried)
• Approved entering into renewed Canada Community-Building Fund agreement for 2024-2034 (carried)
• Moved into closed session to discuss EarlyON redevelopment land acquisition (carried)

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

Grey County Council held a routine meeting with no substantive policy decisions. It adopted the minutes from previous meetings, endorsed resolutions from the Long-Term Care Committee and the Long-Term Care Redevelopment Planning Task Force, and passed two by-laws, including one amending an agreement with the Grey Sauble Conservation Authority.

• Adopted County Council and Committee of the Whole minutes from July 25, 2024 (CC62-24)
• Adopted Long-Term Care Committee of Management minutes and endorsed four resolutions, including directing staff to retrofit Grey Gables HVAC (CC63-24)
• Adopted Long-Term Care Redevelopment Planning Task Force minutes and endorsed two resolutions, including receiving Colliers Project Leaders update on Rockwood Terrace (CC64-24)
• Passed By-law 5193-24 to amend agreement with Grey Sauble Conservation Authority (CC65-24)
• Passed By-law 5196-24 to confirm Council actions (CC65-24)

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

The Community Services Committee received and supported the AMO report on the opioid crisis, directing staff to develop future initiatives and send a resolution to local MPs/MPPs. It also approved awarding an architectural services contract for the Rowe's Lane housing redevelopment to JPM Architectural Inc. for $348,250, funded partly by a CMHC grant.

• Received and supported AMO opioid crisis report, directed staff to develop initiatives (carried)
• Amended motion to send resolution to MPs/MPPs for Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound and Simcoe-Grey (carried)
• Approved $348,250 architectural services contract for Rowe's Lane redevelopment to JPM Architectural Inc. (carried)
• Authorized signing CMHC Seed Funding agreement and approved $51,500 grant for Rowe's Lane project (carried)
• Approved $77,083 unbudgeted architectural fees funded by CMHC grant, housing capital budget, and reserve (carried)
• Received and supported AMO correspondence on homeless encampments (carried)

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

The committee endorsed the 2023 Asset Management Plan and directed that the 2025 draft and 2026 projected budgets include recommended asset management funding, which implies a 0.98% incremental tax increase for 2025 and a 2.55% annual increase over 15 years. It also maintained the $209,500 transfer to the Health Care Initiatives Reserve for 2025 and 2026, adopted a new Cash and Investment Policy, and received the lease financing report for information.

• Endorsed 2023 Asset Management Plan and directed budget development with recommended funding (carried)
• Maintained $209,500 transfer to Health Care Initiatives Reserve for 2025 and 2026 budgets (carried)
• Adopted new Cash and Investment Policy, rescinding Policy ADM-03-09 (carried)
• Received lease financing report as of December 31, 2023 for information (carried)

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

The task force received an update from Colliers Project Leaders on the Rockwood Terrace redevelopment project, including schedule, milestones, and funding. No forecasted variance is currently projected at completion based on the upset limit set by Grey County. The committee also discussed construction changes, site inspection services, and future meeting plans.

• Received Colliers Project Leaders presentation on Rockwood Terrace redevelopment (carried)
• Waived rules of procedure to amend agenda for 1:00 p.m. start (carried)

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

The Committee of the Whole approved a report directing staff to prepare an agreement that would pay the City of Owen Sound the difference between its net court security and prisoner transport costs and the provincial CTSP grant, with funding to be included in the annual county budget starting January 1, 2025. The committee also approved a minor exemption for a forest management by-law and a draft plan of subdivision extension for the Broos subdivision in West Grey. A climate change initiatives update was received for information, and the quarterly purchasing report for Q2 2024 was received after being pulled for discussion.

• Approved court security and prisoner transportation funding agreement with Owen Sound (CW82-24)
• Approved Manassa Frey minor exemption under Forest Management By-law (PDR-CW-38-24)
• Approved Broos draft plan of subdivision extension 42T-2020-01 (PDR-CW-36-24)
• Received climate change initiatives update for information (CW83-24)
• Received Q2 2024 quarterly purchasing report for information (CW84-24)

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

Grey County Council held a brief meeting on July 25, 2024, adopting the minutes from the July 11 meetings and passing a by-law to confirm all actions and proceedings. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural only.

• Adopted County Council and Committee of the Whole minutes from July 11, 2024 (carried)
• Adopted closed session minutes from July 11, 2024 (carried)
• Passed By-law 5195-24 to confirm all actions and proceedings of Council (carried)

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

The Long-Term Care Committee of Management received several reports for information and directed staff to complete a retrofit of the ventilation air handler at Grey Gables to add an air conditioning coil, amid concerns about falling out of compliance with temperature requirements next summer. A report on a Retrofit Pathway assessment for County buildings, including Grey Gables, will be brought to Committee of the Whole. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Received LTC Director Update May 1 – June 30, 2024 (carried)
• Received LTC Operational Report April 15 – June 14, 2024 (carried)
• Received LTC Health Human Resources Update June 30, 2024 (carried)
• Directed staff to complete retrofit of Grey Gables ventilation air handler to add air conditioning coil (carried)
• Directed report to Committee of the Whole on Retrofit Pathway assessment for County buildings including Grey Gables (carried)

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

The Grey County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee endorsed the Conventional Transit Accessibility Plan as presented and amended the Grey County Multi-Year Accessibility Plan to include it. The committee also received reports on the Inglis Falls washroom accessibility upgrade, West Grey's Riverside Park redesign, and a barrier-free parking request in Owen Sound. All items were received for review and comment, with no substantive decisions made beyond the transit plan endorsement.

• Endorsed Conventional Transit Accessibility Plan and amended Multi-Year Accessibility Plan (carried)
• Received Inglis Falls Washroom Accessibility Upgrade report for review and comment (carried)
• Received Riverside Park Redesign Project report from West Grey for review and comment (carried)
• Received 1049 4th Avenue East barrier-free parking request from Owen Sound for review and comment (carried)
• Received CNIB research project correspondence for information (carried)

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

Grey County's Committee of the Whole approved a consent agenda authorizing staff to act on several reports, including conditional support for reinstating the Georgian Shores Subdivision draft plan and a minor forest exemption near Grey Highlands. It also approved non-profit housing funding negotiations and immigration partnership items, and briefly went into closed session on labour relations. No substantive decisions were recorded on the closed session.

• Approved consent agenda authorizing staff to act on its recommendations (carried)
• Approved minor exemption under Forest Management By-law for 813542 East Back Line, Artemesia, Grey Highlands, with conditions (carried)
• Directed staff to conditionally support Georgian Shores Subdivision draft plan reinstatement, subject to Township of Georgian Bluffs support and City of Owen Sound comment (carried)
• Received Active Ontario Land Tribunal file list update for information (carried)
• Received GBLIP Year Four Review; allowed staff out-of-province travel to Pathway to Prosperity conference funded by IRCC (carried)
• Received GBLIP Immigrant Survey 2023; directed circulation to lower-tier municipalities and Western Ontario Wardens' Caucus, and a report on joining UNESCO Coalition of Inclusive Municipalities (carried)
• Authorized Director of Community Services to negotiate service and exit agreements with non-profit housing providers at End of Mortgage; Warden and Clerk authorized to sign (carried)
• Received School Spring Litter Pick-Up Program report for information (carried)

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

Council adopted the minutes from the June 27, 2024, meetings. A by-law to confirm all council actions and proceedings was passed, while a by-law regarding the Grey Sauble Conservation Authority was deferred.

• Adopted June 27, 2024 County Council and Committee of the Whole minutes (Carried)
• Adopted June 27, 2024 closed session Committee of the Whole minutes (Carried)
• Deferred By-law 5193-24 regarding Grey Sauble Conservation Authority agreement to August 8, 2024 (Carried)
• Passed By-law 5194-24 to confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council (Carried)
• Received Grey Bruce Board of Health minutes dated May 24, 2024 for information (Carried)

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

The Committee of the Whole directed staff to prepare a report on funding models for court security and prisoner transportation costs. Additionally, the committee approved a ten-year sponsorship agreement to rename the Grey Roots Museum & Archives Theatre to the Thomas Wheildon Theatre. Several items regarding energy costs, rideshare services, and hospital bed transfers were received for information.

• Directed staff to report on court security funding models (Carried)
• Approved sponsorship agreement for Thomas Wheildon Theatre (Carried)
• Received correspondence on Enbridge Gas and rideshare services (Carried)
• Received correspondence on Durham Hospital bed transfers (Carried)
• Adopted Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee minutes (Carried)
• Received information report on Crawford subdivision (Carried)
• Entered closed session for labour relations discussions (Carried)

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

Grey County Council adopted previous meeting minutes and received health board reports for information. The Council passed By-law 5191-24 to authorize the acquisition of lands in West Grey for the Rockwood Terrace Redevelopment Project. They also passed By-law 5192-24 to confirm all previous Council actions. The meeting included recognitions for long-term care staff accreditation and upcoming Canada Day events.

• Adopted June 13, 2024 Council and Committee minutes (Carried)
• Adopted June 13, 2024 Closed Committee minutes (Carried)
• Received Grey Bruce Board of Health minutes for information (Carried)
• Passed By-law 5191-24 to authorize land acquisition for Rockwood Terrace Redevelopment Project (Carried)
• Passed By-law 5192-24 to confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council (Carried)

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

The Budget and Finance Committee received Grey County's 2023 financial statements, which auditors BDO said present fairly the county's consolidated financial position as of December 31, 2023, with an unqualified opinion. The committee authorized the Treasurer to approve and sign the statements and let staff proceed before full County Council approval under the procedural by-law. The committee also received a report on 2025 budget timelines, with budget assumptions due to the committee on September 16 and proposed council budget meetings on December 6 and 13, 2024. Other items were verbal updates on the asset management plan, finance staffing, and budget software.

• Received 2023 financial statements with unqualified audit opinion (carried)
• Authorized Treasurer to approve and sign the 2023 financial statements (carried)
• Authorized staff to proceed before County Council approval per Section 26.6(b) of Procedural By-law 5134-22 (carried)
• Received report FR-BFC-25-24 on 2025 Budget Timelines for information (carried)
• Adjourned at 11:19 a.m. to the call of the Chair

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

The Agricultural Advisory Committee met on June 20, 2024, to hear presentations and updates on ecological offsetting, the High Skills Major Program, sustainable agriculture survey results, Battery Energy Storage Systems, and Bill 185. The committee formally voted to receive report CAOR-AAC-15-24 on survey results and received correspondence regarding stormwater fees and a letter of appreciation.

• Received Report CAOR-AAC-15-24 regarding sustainable agriculture survey results for information
• Received correspondence from Grey County Agricultural Services regarding a letter of appreciation for information
• Received correspondence from the Honourable Lisa Thompson regarding considerations on the agricultural community resulting from stormwater fees for information

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

Grey County Council adopted minutes from previous meetings and approved the refurbishment of signage at Grey Gables for $20,000. Council also passed three by-laws, including updates to traffic and parking regulations and the authorization of a utility easement for the Alpha Street Housing Complex.

• Approved $20,000 for Grey Gables signage refurbishment
• Passed By-law 5188-24 regarding traffic and construction zones
• Passed By-law 5189-24 for a Hydro One easement at Alpha Street Housing
• Passed By-law 5190-24 to confirm council proceedings

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

Grey County's Committee of the Whole approved a draft plan of subdivision for Lora Greens (42T-2023-03) creating 38 single-detached residential lots on lands in the Town of The Blue Mountains, subject to conditions in Appendix 1. The committee also endorsed an Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan and a Corporate Sponsorship Policy, and directed staff to prepare a by-law amending the County's agreement with Grey Sauble Conservation Authority to allow tree marking on private lands. A closed session was held on labour relations (OPSEU bargaining update for Grey Gables and Lee Manor); no decisions from that session were recorded in open session.

• Approved draft plan of subdivision 42T-2023-03 (Lora Greens) for 38 single-detached lots in The Blue Mountains, subject to Appendix 1 conditions
• Endorsed Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan and directed staff to assess energy data management systems (CW67-24, carried)
• Endorsed Corporate Sponsorship Policy as presented (CW68-24, carried)
• Directed a by-law be prepared to amend the Grey Sauble Conservation Authority agreement to allow tree marking on private lands
• Received report PDR-CW-32-24 on Official Plan Amendment 19 (Forbes Quarry Expansion) for information (CW69-24, carried)
• Received consent agenda including support for City of Owen Sound's request to pass Bill 173, Intimate Partner Violence Epidemic Act, 2024 (CW66-24, carried)
• Endorsed Community Services resolution to demolish the existing building at 130 Rowe's Lane Dundalk
• Held closed session on OPSEU bargaining update for Grey Gables and Lee Manor (CW70-24, carried)

Public Meeting

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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

The Grey County Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee met to receive presentations and updates on various planning and economic initiatives. The committee received reports for information regarding the Tri-County Green Development Standards and the Economic Development & Tourism Strategic Progress Report. Staff also provided verbal updates on Bill 185, planning ecologists, and battery energy storage systems.

• Received report CAOR-PEDAC-15-24 on Green Development Standards and Green Economy Hub pilot for information
• Received report EDTC-PEDAC-03-24 on the Economic Development & Tourism Strategic Progress Report – Mid-Year 2024 for information

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

Grey County Council members met on May 31, 2024 for a tour of Grey County roads. Quorum was not present at the start, and no declarations of interest were made. The tour followed a set route with highlights of various projects provided, ending in Owen Sound at 4:00 p.m. No substantive decisions, votes, or motions are recorded in these minutes.

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

The Committee approved moving forward with the demolition of the existing building at 130 Rowe’s Lane in Dundalk to support a proposed affordable housing redevelopment. The committee also received informational reports on homelessness prevention programs, short-term transitional housing updates, and physician recruitment efforts. No new funding amounts were authorized in these minutes, though pre-application funding was noted as secured for the housing project.

• Approved demolition of building at 130 Rowe’s Lane Dundalk for redevelopment (Carried)
• Received Homelessness Prevention Program 2023-24 Year in Review report for information (Carried)
• Received Short Term Transitional Homelessness Update report for information (Carried)
• Received Employment Services Bruce Grey Huron Perth semi-annual report for information (Carried)
• Received Grey Bruce/Owen Sound Physician Recruitment and Retention Taskforce report for information (Carried)

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

Grey County's Budget and Finance Committee met on May 27, 2024 and received four staff reports for information, including the 2023 Development Charges Reserve Fund Statement, the 2023 Investment Report, a 2024 capital project status update, and a corporate financial update to March 31, 2024. The committee also accepted the Treasurer's declaration that the County complies with Development Charges Act reporting requirements. A delegation from the Blue Mountain Ratepayers' Association spoke about 2024 budget impacts and asked about transparency and engagement for the 2025 budget. No new spending, contracts, or bylaws were approved; the meeting was largely procedural and informational.

• Received 2023 Development Charges Reserve Fund Statement; accepted Treasurer's compliance declaration (carried)
• Received 2023 Investment Report for information (carried)
• Received 2024 Capital Project Status Update as of March 31, 2024 for information (carried)
• Received Corporate Financial Update as of March 31, 2024 for information (carried)

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

The Committee approved the $150,000 purchase of land from West Grey for a new paramedic base and updated the county's mileage reimbursement policy. Council rejected a joint application for judicial review regarding Durham Hospital beds, opting instead to pursue meetings with the Minister of Health.

• Approved $150,000 land purchase from West Grey for new paramedic base
• Approved updating mileage reimbursement to Canada Revenue Agency rates effective June 1, 2024
• Denied joint application for judicial review of South Bruce Grey Health Centre bed transfers
• Approved pursuing meetings with Minister of Health and South Bruce Grey Health Centre regarding Durham Hospital beds
• Approved delegation requests for 2024 AMO conference with six provincial ministers
• Supported correspondence regarding national housing affordability crisis
• Supported correspondence regarding MFIPPA modernization

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

Council adopted the minutes from the May 9 County Council and Committee of the Whole meetings. Additionally, Council passed a by-law to confirm all previous actions and proceedings of the Council.

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

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

The Grey County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee received several reports for review and comment. These included community improvement plans, a trail extension, road reconstruction, and a short-term shelter program.

• Received City of Owen Sound Community Improvement Plan for review and comment (Carried)
• Received Town of Hanover Community Trail Extension and Signage report for review and comment (Carried)
• Received Town of Hanover 3rd Street and 12th Avenue road reconstruction report to provide accessibility input (Carried)
• Received Township of Georgian Bluffs Community Improvement Plan for review and comment (Carried)
• Received Township of Georgian Bluffs Strategic Plan refresh presentation for review and comment (Carried)
• Received Grey County Short Term Shelter Program report for review and comment (Carried)

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

The Grey County Long-Term Care Committee of Management received updates on long-term care operations, accreditation, and finances, noting a 6.6 percent increase in provincial funding. The committee also directed staff to proceed with the total refurbishment of the Grey Gables signage structure for $20,000 plus applicable taxes.

• Received report LTCR-CM-07-24 regarding the Long-Term Care Director Update
• Received report LTCR-CM-08-24 regarding the Long-Term Care Operational Report
• Received report LTCR-CM-10-24 regarding the Long Term Care Financial Update
• Approved Option 1 for Grey Gables signage structure total refurbishment quoted at $20,000 plus applicable taxes (CM13-24)

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

Grey County Council adopted the minutes from the April 25, 2024 meetings. The council passed By-law 5186-24, which confirms all previous actions and proceedings of the Council. No new reports or substantive policy decisions were made during this session.

• Adopted April 25, 2024 Council and Committee of the Whole minutes (Carried)
• Adopted April 25, 2024 Closed Committee of the Whole minutes (Carried)
• Passed By-law 5186-24 confirming all actions and proceedings of the Council (Carried)

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

Grey County's Committee of the Whole approved a plan of subdivision for Glenelg Phase 3 creating 292 single-detached, 24 semi-detached and 75 townhouse units, subject to conditions. It awarded a $1,243,574.05 tender (excluding HST) to McLean Taylor Construction Limited for Structure 9-349 replacement, and approved a minor forest exemption at 772410 Highway 10 in Southgate. A proposed Community Awareness Campaign policy that would have repealed the Proclamations policy was defeated. The committee also moved to terminate the Blue Mountains booster station MOU and negotiate a new one, and directed further communications and a possible delegation to the Minister of Health over Durham Hospital acute inpatient bed changes.

• Approved Glenelg Phase 3 subdivision plan (42T-2022-08): 292 single-detached, 24 semi-detached, 75 townhouse units, subject to conditions
• Awarded RFT-TS-01-24 Structure 9-349 replacement tender to McLean Taylor Construction Limited for $1,243,574.05 excluding HST
• Approved minor exemption under the Forest Management By-law for Part of Lots 221 and 222, Concession 1 SWTSR, 772410 Highway 10, Southgate
• Defeated Community Awareness Campaign policy; would have repealed Proclamations policy ADM-01-95 and delegated approval authority to the Warden
• Directed staff to terminate the Blue Mountains booster station MOU, repeal By-law 5144-22, and negotiate a new MOU reflecting updated shared costs
• Supported in principle a Town of Goderich resolution on Ontario Works and ODSP rate increases; letter to reflect support for an increase, not 'at least double'
• Directed further communications to South Bruce Grey Health Centre on Durham Hospital acute inpatient bed transition and invited its Chair and President to delegate
• Directed staff to investigate a delegation to the Minister of Health regarding the South Bruce Grey Health Centre matter

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

Grey County Council adopted previous meeting minutes and passed two bylaws. By-law 5184-24 amends the Official Plan for lands near Maple Grove Cemetery in Southgate. By-law 5185-24 confirms all prior council actions. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted April 11, 2024 Council and Committee of the Whole minutes (Carried)
• Adopted April 11, 2024 closed session minutes (Carried)
• Passed By-law 5184-24 amending Official Plan for Maple Grove Cemetery lands (Carried)
• Passed By-law 5185-24 confirming all council actions and proceedings (Carried)

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

Grey County Council approved a $59,230,000 tender for the Rockwood Terrace long-term care redevelopment, subject to provincial approval. The council also declared conditional support for a proposed 1000 MW pumped storage hydroelectric project in Meaford, pending environmental assessments and Saugeen Ojibway Nation approval. Additionally, the council approved a subdivision plan for Lora Bay Phase 4B and directed staff to develop an ecological offsetting policy.

• Approved $59,230,000 tender for Rockwood Terrace redevelopment to Melloul-Blamey Construction Ltd.
• Declared conditional support for TC Energy/Saugeen Ojibway Nation pumped storage project (89-7 vote)
• Amendment to revoke conditional support at any time was lost
• Approved Lora Bay Phase 4B subdivision for 45 detached dwellings and 13 rowhouses
• Directed staff to develop an ecological offsetting policy for future consideration
• Supported Town of Goderich resolution on phasing out free well water testing
• Directed partners to develop a Beaver Valley Sustainable Tourism Strategy MOU
• Received correspondence on Regional Comprehensive Housing Needs Strategy for future report

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

Council adopted the minutes from the March 28, 2024, meetings and passed a by-law to confirm all council actions and proceedings. No other substantive decisions were made during the meeting.

• Adopted County Council and Committee of the Whole minutes dated March 28, 2024 (Carried)
• Passed By-law 5183-24 to confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council (Carried)

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

Grey County's Committee of the Whole approved a revised plan of subdivision in Neustadt creating 43 single detached residential lots and 16 townhouse blocks, and awarded Cargill the road salt supply tender at $1,805,440.00 excluding HST. The committee also supported Official Plan Amendment 20 to redesignate rural and hazard lands for future residential development in Southgate, approved a draft Asset Retirement Policy, and directed staff to share Green Economy Hub information with member municipalities. A notice of motion was given regarding TC Energy and SON's proposed pump facility in Meaford, but no decision was made on it.

• Approved revised Gutzke subdivision plan in Neustadt: 43 single detached lots, 16 townhouse blocks (carried)
• Awarded Cargill road salt tender for $1,805,440.00 excluding HST (carried)
• Supported Official Plan Amendment 20 to redesignate Rural and Hazard Lands to Primary Settlement Area in Southgate (carried)
• Approved draft Asset Retirement Policy (carried)
• Received 2023 Year-End Transfers and approved surplus/deficit transfers to/from departmental reserves (carried)
• Directed staff to forward Green Economy Hub information to member municipalities and neighbouring counties (carried)
• Supported Municipality of Brighton correspondence on rideshare services (carried)
• Nominated Councillor Barbara Dobreen for AMO Board County Caucus Director 2024-2026 (carried)

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

The Urban Road and Road Exchange Task Force reviewed recommendations for rural road transfers in Chatsworth, West Grey, Southgate, and Georgian Bluffs. Staff discussed infrastructure maintenance, funding, and a tentative completion date of 2027. The Task Force directed staff to provide a summary report and recommendations for both urban and rural transfers at the next meeting.

• Received report on Rural Road Transfer and Exchange Considerations
• Directed staff to bring a summary report and recommendations for urban and rural road transfers to the next 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

The Committee adopted the 2024-2027 County Strategic Plan and awarded a contract for the Grey Road 16 Overlay and Reconstruction. The Committee also approved nominations for the Budget and Finance Committee leadership and supported a resolution from the Town of Goderich.

• Adopted the 2024-2027 County Strategic Plan
• Awarded Grey Road 16 Overlay and Reconstruction tender to Harold Sutherland Construction Ltd. o/a Walker Construction Grey-Bruce for $1,023,701.90 (excluding HST)
• Nominated Councillor Eccles as Chair and Councillor Greig as Vice Chair of the Budget and Finance Committee for the remainder of 2024
• Supported Town of Goderich resolution to return to combined ROMA and OGRA Conferences
• Directed staff to meet with City of Owen Sound regarding Guelph to Owen Sound (GOST) Intercommunity Transit funding and operation models
• Directed staff to prepare the 2025 budget with a 2026 projection

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

Council passed a by-law to authorize the sale or transfer of specific lands in the City of Owen Sound. The council also approved the write-off of uncollectible long-term care accounts and confirmed previous council proceedings.

• Approved By-law 5181-24 to authorize the disposition of certain lands in the City of Owen Sound
• Approved $14,889.00 in write-offs for uncollectible Long-Term Care accounts
• Approved By-law 5182-24 to confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council
• Adopted County Council and Committee of the Whole minutes from March 14, 2024
• Adopted closed session Committee of the Whole minutes from March 14, 2024
• Adopted Long-Term Care Committee of Management minutes from March 12, 2024
• Adopted CAO Performance Evaluation Committee minutes from March 13, 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

The committee appointed Catherine Sholtz as Chair and Councillor Andrea Matrosovs as Vice Chair. Members reviewed a proposed splash pad design for the Town of Durham and received several pieces of correspondence for information.

• Acclaimed Catherine Sholtz as Chair for 2024
• Acclaimed Councillor Andrea Matrosovs as Vice Chair for 2024
• Received West Grey Splashpad report for review and comment
• Received Grey Roots Museums and Archives Accessibility Plan Evaluation correspondence
• Received Accessible Playgrounds Ontario website correspondence
• Received Georgian Bluffs Community Improvement Plan Focus Group correspondence
• Received correspondence regarding accessible transportation in Grey County

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

The committee appointed a Chair and Vice Chair for the remainder of 2024. Members supported the committee's Terms of Reference and Workplan. The committee directed staff to begin analyzing multi-year budgeting by preparing the 2025 budget with a 2026 projection.

• Acclaimed Councillor Eccles as Chair for the remainder of 2024
• Acclaimed Councillor Greig as Vice Chair for the remainder of 2024
• Supported Report CAOR-BFC-09-24 Committee Terms of Reference and Workplan
• Directed staff to prepare the 2025 budget with a 2026 projection as a first step in multi-year budgeting analysis

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

The Committee approved four major road construction contracts totaling more than $13.8 million. Council also authorized the sole-source purchase of seven ambulances and approved the sale of surplus land to Midwest Co-operative Services Inc.

• Awarded Grey Road 40 and Patrol Depot B paving to Cox Construction Limited for $4,212,268.59
• Awarded Grey Road 9 and 14 paving to E.C. King Contracting for $4,793,580.75
• Awarded Grey Road 13 paving to Harold Sutherland Construction Ltd. for $1,980,923.85
• Awarded Grey Road 3 and 4 reconstruction to Roubos Farm Service for $2,829,193.95
• Approved sole-source purchase of seven ambulances from Demers Ambulances
• Approved sale of surplus leased lands to Midwest Co-operative Services Inc. subject to CP Rail Trail conditions
• Approved $703.80 write-off of uncollectable provincial fines
• Approved two Minor Exemptions under the Forest Management By-law for Chris Pallister and Paul Martin

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

Council passed a by-law to establish the 2024 tax policy and levy taxes for upper tier purposes. The council also confirmed all previous actions and proceedings of the Council through a separate by-law.

• Passed By-law 5179-24 to establish tax policy and levy taxes for 2024 (Unanimous)
• Passed By-law 5180-24 to confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council (Carried)
• Adopted February 22, 2024 County Council and Committee of the Whole minutes (Carried)
• Received Grey Bruce Public Health Board of Health minutes from November 24, 2023 for information (Carried)

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)

The CAO Performance Evaluation Committee met on March 13, 2024 and received report CAOR-CAO-08-24 for information, which outlines updates to the Grey County 2023-2027 Strategic Plan and its alignment with senior management workplans. The report covers four priority pillars and 76 initiatives, and CAO Wingrove planned to present it to Council on March 28 for information, with fuller discussion in April. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned at 1:33 p.m. and no next meeting date was set.

• Received report CAOR-CAO-08-24 (SMT 2024 Workplans and County Strategic Plan) for information (carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 1:33 p.m. (moved by Councillor Eccles, seconded by Councillor Bordignon)

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

The Committee approved the write-off of $14,889 in uncollectible arrears for the 2023 fiscal year. Members also received operational and director updates regarding provincial funding, staffing, and facility quality indicators.

• Approved $14,889 write-off of uncollectible accounts (Carried)
• Received Long-Term Care Director’s Update for Jan 1 – Feb 29, 2024 (Carried)
• Received Long-Term Care Operational Report for Dec 15 – Feb 14, 2024 (Carried)

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

Grey County's Community Services Committee endorsed the 2024-2025 Homelessness Prevention Program Investment Plan for submission to the province, and directed staff to prepare a report on EarlyON recommendations and a letter to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing on rising property insurance costs for affordable housing. The committee also received updates on Early Learning and Child Care funding, the 14th Street Supportive Housing project, and a new 10-year housing and homelessness plan. Councillor Dane Nielsen was acclaimed Chair and Councillor Warren Dickert Vice-Chair for 2024.

• Councillor Dane Nielsen acclaimed Chair of Community Services Committee for 2024
• Councillor Warren Dickert acclaimed Vice-Chair for 2024
• Directed staff to prepare a report on EarlyON recommendations (Carried)
• Received Early Learning and Child Care 2024 Funding Update, noting $50,172 funding reduction and $284,412 net levy impact (Carried)
• Received 14th Street Supportive Housing Summary, including $1,470,914 overage funded from One Time Funding Reserve (Carried)
• Endorsed Homelessness Prevention Program Investment Plan 2024-2025 for submission to province (Carried)
• Received Housing and Homelessness Plan Update; draft 10-year plan to return to committee later this year (Carried)
• Directed staff to prepare letter to Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing on property insurance costs for affordable housing (Carried)

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

Council denied a proposal to reduce the speed limit to 60 km/h on a section of Grey Road 31 in Rob Roy. The council approved a contribution agreement with the Minister of Natural Resources and confirmed all council proceedings.

• Adopted February 8, 2024 meeting minutes
• Denied speed limit reduction to 60 km/h on Grey Road 31 (65-28)
• Denied speed limit reduction to 70 km/h on Grey Road 31
• Approved By-law 5176-24 as presented to regulate traffic and parking
• Approved By-law 5177-24 for a contribution agreement with the Minister of Natural Resources via the Codes Acceleration Fund
• Approved By-law 5178-24 to confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council

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)

Grey County's Committee of the Whole voted to make the County a municipal member of the Top Aggregate Producing Municipalities of Ontario (TAPMO) for 2024. The Committee also directed staff to enact Option One for changes to Grey County Community Transportation and to research ridesharing options for a future report. A consent agenda covering committee appointments, correspondence, and information reports was carried, and an easement with Hydro One for housing lands was approved. No closed meeting was held.

• Approved County of Grey becoming a municipal member of TAPMO for 2024 (Carried)
• Approved consent agenda including committee appointments and information reports (Carried)
• Directed staff to proceed with a Hydro One easement for Grey County and Owen Sound Housing Corporation (Carried)
• Directed staff to enact Option One for changes to Grey County Community Transportation (Carried)
• Directed staff to research ridesharing viability and report back to a future council meeting (Carried)
• Received Blue Mountain Ratepayers' Association correspondence on the 2024 Budget for information (Carried)

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

The committee appointed Lorie Smith as Chair and Hugh Simpson as Vice Chair for 2024. Members received updates on the Experimental Acres project and a farmer survey regarding sustainable agriculture. No other substantive policy decisions were made.

• Acclaimed Lorie Smith as Chair for 2024
• Acclaimed Hugh Simpson as Vice Chair for 2024
• Received correspondence from the Government of Ontario and MPP Lisa Thompson

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

The Urban Road and Road Exchange Task Force received a staff report on timelines and strategies for transitioning the management of County roads in urban areas to local municipalities. The group expressed support for staff to continue investigating financial compensation options and road transfer strategies.

• Received report TR-UR-05-24 regarding urban road maintenance strategies for information (Carried)

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

The Committee authorized the purchase of two trucks and approved a plan to implement county planning efficiencies. Council also directed that a by-law be drafted to amend traffic and parking regulations on county roads.

• Approved $126,190.00 contract to Blue Mountain Chrysler for a one ton truck
• Authorized procurement of one tandem truck prior to 2025 budget approval
• Approved directing staff to proceed with planning efficiencies recommendations
• Approved bringing forward a by-law to amend traffic and parking schedules G, N, O, and U
• Denied motion to reduce speed limit to 60 km/h on Grey Road 31 (6-12)
• Received correspondence regarding SWIFT credit facility and Peter French parking proposal for information

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)

Council passed three by-laws, including the authorization to acquire specific lands in the City of Owen Sound and updates to county fees and service charges. The council also adopted minutes from previous meetings.

• Approved By-law 5173-24 to authorize the acquisition of certain lands in the City of Owen Sound
• Approved By-law 5174-24 to amend fees and service charges for the County of Grey
• Approved By-law 5175-24 to confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council
• Adopted County Council and Committee of the Whole minutes from January 25, 2024
• Adopted closed session minutes of the Committee of the Whole from January 25, 2024
• Adopted Long-Term Care Redevelopment Planning Task Force minutes from January 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

The committee directed staff to write a letter to Minister Dunlop and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada regarding the impact of international student program reforms. The committee also elected its 2024 leadership.

• Acclaimed Councillor Keaveney as Chair for 2024
• Acclaimed Councillor Hutchinson as Vice Chair for 2024
• Directed staff to prepare a letter advocating for Georgian College regarding international student visa reforms (Carried Unanimously)

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

The Task Force received an update confirming the Ministry of Long-term Care approved the tendering of construction on January 9, 2024. The tender is scheduled to be released February 1, with a contract award expected in late April. Early site works for water and sanitary infrastructure are reported as on schedule and on budget.

• Adjourned meeting at 2:42 p.m.

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

Grey County Council adopted the minutes from previous Long-Term Care and Council meetings. The Council endorsed the nomination of Councillor Mackey as Chair and Councillor Paterson as Vice Chair of the Long-Term Care Committee for 2024. Council also passed By-law 5172-24 to confirm all previous actions and proceedings.

• Adopted Long-Term Care Committee minutes from Jan 9, 2024
• Endorsed Councillor Mackey as Chair of Long-Term Care Committee for 2024
• Endorsed Councillor Paterson as Vice Chair of Long-Term Care Committee for 2024
• Directed staff to prepare report on Bill 21 and admission criteria
• Adopted County Council and Committee of the Whole minutes from Jan 11, 2024
• Adopted Closed Committee of the Whole minutes from Jan 11, 2024
• Passed By-law 5172-24 confirming all Council actions and proceedings

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

The Committee approved the purchase of the Diamond Motel in Owen Sound for $3,050,000 using the Affordable Housing Fund. Other actions included approving housing write-offs and authorizing a grant for green development standards.

• Approved $3,050,000 purchase of Diamond Motel at 713 9th Ave East for emergency housing
• Approved $88,049 in 2023 housing write-offs for uncollectible accounts
• Authorized $445,600 NRCan grant for Green Development Standards project
• Supported updates to Fees and Service Charges By-law 5090-20
• Appointed Jacob Morris-Wheeler and Pamela Matheson to Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee
• Directed staff to seek MTO funding for a Level 3 fast charger in Markdale
• Called on Province of Ontario for a social and economic prosperity review with AMO

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

The Committee approved an offer to purchase approximately 0.73 acres of land from the Municipality of West Grey for a new paramedic base. Council also approved a WSIB insurance renewal and requested a report on Vision Zero road safety principles.

• Approved $150,000 offer to West Grey for 0.73 acres of land at 451 Durham Road West (Carried)
• Approved Chubb Insurance Company of Canada WSIB excess indemnity policy for $392,719.32 (Carried)
• Approved using $83,219.32 from WSIB Reserve to cover insurance budget shortfall (Carried)
• Directed staff to prepare report on Vision Zero road safety implementation and options (Carried)

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

Council passed the 2024 Budget By-law after amending it to remove $10,000 in healthcare funding for Grey Bruce Hospice Inc. Council also adopted several sets of previous meeting minutes and a by-law confirming all council actions.

• Adopted 2024 Budget By-law 5170-24 as amended (Carried)
• Removed $10,000 healthcare funding for Grey Bruce Hospice Inc from 2024 Budget (Carried)
• Passed By-law 5171-24 to confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council (Carried)
• Adopted budget discussion minutes from December 8 and 15, 2023 (Carried)
• Adopted Council and Committee of the Whole minutes from December 14, 2023 (Carried)
• Adopted closed session minutes from November 23, December 14, and December 15, 2023 (Carried)
• Received Grey Bruce Public Health Board of Health minutes from October 27, 2023 for information (Carried)

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)

The Long-Term Care Committee of Management met on January 9, 2024, and acclaimed Councillor Scott Mackey as Chair and Councillor Sue Paterson as Vice Chair for 2024. The committee received three information reports covering the LTC Director's update, operational data from October 15 to December 14, 2023, and an emergency heat exchanger replacement at Lee Manor. On correspondence from the Municipalities of Shuniah and North Perth, the committee received the request for support for Bill 21 for information and directed staff to prepare a future report on equitable admission prioritization and the proposed legislation. No delegations, declarations of interest, or closed session were recorded.

• Acclaimed Councillor Scott Mackey as Chair for 2024 (CM01-24, carried)
• Acclaimed Councillor Sue Paterson as Vice Chair for 2024 (CM02-24, carried)
• Received LTC Director Update for Nov 1–Dec 31, 2023 for information (CM03-24, carried)
• Received LTC Operational Report for Oct 15–Dec 14, 2023 for information (CM04-24, carried)
• Received report on emergency heat exchanger replacement at Lee Manor for information (CM05-24, carried)
• Received Shuniah/North Perth correspondence on Bill 21 for information and directed staff to prepare a future report on equitable admission prioritization and Bill 21 (CM06-24, carried)