Neustadt public meetings in 2023

Saugeen Municipal Airport Commission

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

Council

West Grey Council is deciding on several bylaws, including zoning amendments for WT Land LP, a water service agreement with Hanover and Becker Milk, and the sale of a road allowance to Steve Wilson. The meeting also includes staff reports on pavement and sidewalk conditions, a lease agreement, and appointments to the Committee of Adjustment.

• Bylaw 2023-140: Zoning amendment ZA32.2023 for WT Land LP
• Bylaw 2023-139: Water service agreement with Town of Hanover and Becker Milk Company
• Bylaw 2023-138: Sale of municipal land (part of PIN 37296-0197) to Steve Wilson
• Bylaw 2023-137: Closing a portion of unopened road allowance in Normanby Township
• Staff reports on Pavement Condition Index and Sidewalk Condition Index ratings

Budget Meeting

The Municipality of West Grey is holding a special budget meeting to review the 2024 draft budget. The Director of Finance/Treasurer will present the budget, including capital and operating summaries, as well as specific items such as the Elmwood Fire budget and library request. Council will also consider a bylaw to confirm the proceedings of the meeting.

• Presentation from Director of Finance/Treasurer on 2024 Draft Budget
• Capital Budget and Budget Changes Summary documents
• Elmwood Fire budget and ECCB Operating Budget
• Library 2024 Budget Request
• Bylaw No. 2023-133 to confirm council proceedings

West Grey Police Services Board

This is the agenda for the West Grey Police Services Board meeting on December 11, 2023, in Neustadt, ON. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics.

Council

West Grey Council will consider adopting a new Official Plan for Durham and Neustadt, along with several bylaws including traffic regulation amendments, appointment of an Integrity Commissioner, and a municipally significant event policy. The meeting also includes a delegation on the Durham 150 Splash Park and discussion of the potential sale of Saugeen Municipal Airport.

• Bylaw 2023-133 to adopt the West Grey Official Plan for Durham and Neustadt
• Delegation from Alex Neuman regarding the Durham 150 Splash Park
• Correspondence from Municipality of Brockton on potential sale of Saugeen Municipal Airport
• Bylaw 2023-130 to appoint an Integrity Commissioner
• Bylaw 2023-131 to adopt a Municipally Significant Event Policy

Committee of adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is holding a public hearing to decide on two consent-to-sever applications: one for properties at 221/229 Bruce St. S. and another for land at 221126 Grey Road 9. The meeting includes staff reports, public comments, and a decision on each application.

• Consent to sever No. B20-B24.2023 for 221/229 Bruce St. S.
• Consent to sever No. B25-B31.2023 for 221126 Grey Road 9
• Staff reports and comments from multiple departments and agencies for both applications

Elmwood Joint Fire Board

The agenda for this meeting contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision. No reports, resolutions, contracts, or public hearings are listed.

Public Meeting

The Municipality of West Grey is holding a public meeting to consider Zoning Amendment No. ZA32.2023 for properties at 221 and 229 Bruce Street South. The meeting will include presentations, public comments, and discussion of related documents.

• Zoning Amendment No. ZA32.2023 for 221 and 229 Bruce Street South
• Public hearing with opportunity for comments from residents
• Review of comments from neighbours, building, fire, public works, SVCA, and County

Council

West Grey Council will consider several bylaws, including a zoning amendment for Martin and Rebecca Bauman and the sale of municipal land to Guy Robert Coulas. A presentation on the 2023 Living Wage Study is scheduled, and staff reports cover an Integrity Commissioner agreement renewal and a Municipally Significant Event Policy.

• Bylaw 2023-127: Zoning amendment (ZA25.2023) for Martin and Rebecca Bauman property
• Bylaw 2023-126: Sale of municipal land (part of PIN 37239-0103) to Guy Robert Coulas
• Bylaw 2023-125: Amendment to Fees and Charges Bylaw for lottery licensing fees
• Presentation: 2023 Living Wage Study by United Way of Bruce Grey and Poverty Task Force
• Staff report: Integrity Commissioner Agreement Renewal

Budget Meeting

The Municipality of West Grey is holding a special budget meeting to receive a presentation from the Director of Finance/Treasurer on the 2024 Draft Budget. Council will also consider a bylaw to confirm the proceedings of the meeting. The agenda includes review of budget change summaries, capital consolidated summary, and outstanding budget request forms.

• Presentation from Director of Finance/Treasurer re: 2024 Draft Budget
• 2024 Budget Changes Summary.pdf
• Budget Summary.pdf
• Capital Consolidated Summary.pdf
• 2024 Outstanding Budget Request Forms.pdf

West Grey Police Services Board

This agenda for the West Grey Police Services Board meeting on November 13, 2023, contains only boilerplate interface text from the eSCRIBE software and no actual agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document provides no substantive content for residents.

Saugeen Municipal Airport Commission

The agenda for the November 8, 2023 meeting of the Saugeen Municipal Airport Commission contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.

Saugeen Municipal Airport Commission

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

Council

West Grey Council meets to decide on several bylaws and staff reports, including two zoning bylaw amendments (Hines and Wiedrick), a traffic calming pilot motion, and a contract to paint the Neustadt water tower. Delegations will discuss a dark sky community initiative, a lottery licence fee increase, and a proposed snowmobile trail in downtown Durham. Council will also consider a naming opportunity for Markdale Hospital and a mutual prosperity charter with Hanover.

• Bylaw 2023-120 (ZA15.2023 Hines) and Bylaw 2023-121 (ZA29.2023 Wiedrick) – zoning amendments
• Bylaw 2023-122 – part-lot control for 130 Durham Road West
• IPW-2023-17 – painting the Neustadt water tower (contract amount not specified)
• Notice of Motion by Councillor Shea – traffic calming pilot initiatives to deter speeding in urban areas
• Delegation – Marian Ratcliffe on making West Grey a Dark Sky Friendly Community

Committee of adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment for the Municipality of West Grey will meet to consider two applications: a minor variance at 034344 5th Sideroad NDR and a consent to sever at 463/465 Countess St. S. The meeting includes staff reports, public comments, and decisions on each application.

• Minor variance application A10.2023 by Joni and Wayne Lang at 034344 5th Sideroad NDR
• Consent to sever application B19.2023 by JT Excavating at 463/465 Countess St. S.
• Approval of minutes from the October 3, 2023 meeting

Budget Meeting

The Municipality of West Grey is holding a special budget meeting to receive a presentation from the Director of Finance/Treasurer on the 2024 Draft Budget. Council will also consider a bylaw to confirm the proceedings of the meeting. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Presentation from Director of Finance/Treasurer re: 2024 Draft Budget
• Bylaw No. 2023-115 – Confirming the proceedings of council

Elmwood Joint Fire Board

The provided document contains no substantive agenda items or discussion topics. It consists of procedural software interface text and empty fields.

Council

West Grey Council will hear three delegations on climate change, including a presentation on the Climate Change Action Plan. Staff reports cover bylaw enforcement contract renewal, police building update, bridge inspections, and a zoning bylaw amendment for a property. Council will also consider a fire truck replacement and an EV charger pilot project follow-up.

• Delegation from South Bruce Grey Health Centre on healthcare services
• Delegations on West Grey's Climate Change Action Plan and climate action
• Bylaw 2023-114: zoning amendment for Wright property
• Staff report on fire truck replacement with RFP results
• Staff report on EV charger pilot project follow-up

Public Meeting

The Municipality of West Grey is holding a public meeting to hear comments on three proposed zoning amendments. The amendments concern properties at 343028 Concession 2 NDR, 324 Augusta Street in Ayton, and 012938 Grey Road 10. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom.

• Zoning Amendment ZA15.2023 - 343028 Concession 2 NDR
• Zoning Amendment ZA29.2023 - 324 Augusta Street, Ayton
• Zoning Amendment ZA30.2023 - 012938 Grey Road 10
• Public comments accepted on each amendment
• Meeting held at West Grey municipal office and via Zoom

West Grey Police Services Board

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

Saugeen Municipal Airport Commission

This agenda for the Saugeen Municipal Airport Commission meeting on October 11, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

Special Council

This is a joint special council meeting of the Municipality of West Grey and the West Grey Police Services Board. The agenda includes a closed session for member education or training on police services, followed by a report from that session and a bylaw to confirm the meeting's proceedings. No other substantive items are listed.

• Closed session regarding education or training of members respecting police services
• Bylaw No. 2023-112 to confirm the proceedings of council

Committee of adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment for the Municipality of West Grey is meeting to consider two minor variance applications and one consent to sever application. The committee will hear planning staff reports, verbal comments, and make decisions on each application. The meeting is scheduled for October 3, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at the West Grey municipal office and virtually.

• Minor variance application A08.2023 for 553745 Glenelg Road 23 (Thompson, Douglas and Jane)
• Minor variance application A09.2023 for 501105 Concession 10 NDR (Brenndorfer, Alfred and Dawn)
• Consent to sever applications B17.2023 and B18.2023 for 034344 5th Sideroad (Lang, Joni and Wayne)
• Approval of minutes from September 5, 2023 meeting

Council

West Grey Council is meeting to discuss and decide on several items, including a delegation from the West Grey Public Library, a repainting contract for the Neustadt water tower, and a zoning amendment application. The agenda also includes correspondence on child care worker appreciation, housing affordability, and a dark sky community request, as well as appointments and committee reports.

• Delegation from West Grey Public Library
• IPW-2023-14 - Neustadt Water Tower - Repainting Contract
• ZA28.2023 Wright, Blair and Miranda - zoning amendment application
• Appointment to the Union Cemetery Board
• Correspondence: request to make West Grey a dark sky friendly community

West Grey Police Services Board

This agenda for the West Grey Police Services Board meeting on September 22, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.

Public Meeting

The Municipality of West Grey is holding a public meeting to hear comments on two proposed draft plans of subdivision (Roseate and Khanani) and two zoning amendment applications (Bauman and Wright). No decisions are being made at this meeting; it is a public hearing to gather input.

• Proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision 42T-2023-02 and Zoning Amendment ZA26.2023 - Roseate Subdivision
• Proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision 42T-2023-04 and West Grey Official Plan Amendment (OPA 13) and Zoning Amendment ZA21.2023 - Khanani Subdivision
• Zoning Amendment ZA25.2023 - 634016 Artemesia Glenelg Townline - Martin and Rebecca Bauman
• Zoning Amendment ZA28.2023 - 142347 Grey Road 9 - Blair and Miranda Wright

Council

West Grey Council is deciding on two zoning bylaw amendments, a land exchange with the Canadian Lemkos Association, and a winter maintenance agreement for a connecting link. The meeting also includes a presentation from the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority and correspondence about a municipal airport partnership.

• Bylaw 2023-109: ZA11.2023 – Granite Ventures Inc. (Cameron Gerber) zoning amendment
• Bylaw 2023-110: ZA27.2023 – 2079777 Ontario Inc. (Mohammad Khan) zoning amendment
• Request for land exchange with Canadian Lemkos Association
• IPW-2023-13: Connecting Link Winter Maintenance agreement
• Correspondence from Municipality of Brockton regarding Saugeen Municipal Airport Partnership

Public Meeting

The Municipality of West Grey is holding a public meeting to hear comments on two zoning amendment applications for properties on Garafraxa Street North in Durham. The first is ZA11.2023 by Granite Ventures Inc. (Cameron Gerber) at 365 Garafraxa Street North, and the second is ZA27.2023 by 2079777 Ontario Inc. (Mohammad Khan, agent Brad Brown) at 132 Garafraxa Street North. No decisions are being made; the meeting is for public input before any council vote.

• Public hearing on Zoning Amendment ZA11.2023 for 365 Garafraxa Street North, Durham (Granite Ventures Inc.)
• Public hearing on Zoning Amendment ZA27.2023 for 132 Garafraxa Street North, Durham (2079777 Ontario Inc.)
• Meeting held in council chambers and via Zoom; phone-in available

The municipality held a public meeting to receive input on two proposed zoning amendments. No final decisions were recorded in the minutes; the session focused on staff overviews and public comments regarding residential and commercial developments.

Council

West Grey Council will hold public meetings on two zoning applications (ZA11.2023 and ZA27.2023) and consider a delegation about Concession 2 SDR. The council will also vote on several bylaws, including zoning amendments for properties owned by Goetz, Haswell, DJ Land Developments, and 1993934 Ontario Inc., as well as the sale of two municipal road allowances. Other items include a request for a letter of support for the Neustadt Natural Gas Expansion Project and a mid-year budget variance report.

• Public meetings for zoning applications ZA11.2023 (Granite Ventures Inc.) and ZA27.2023 (2079777 Ontario Inc.)
• Bylaw 2023-098: Sale of municipal land (part of PIN 37216-0078) to Yvonne Pelletier and James Hewitson
• Bylaw 2023-100: Sale of municipal land (part of PIN 37301-0116) to Lambert Johan Nusselder and Lieselot Nusselder-Sauer
• Bylaws 2023-104 and 2023-105: Zoning amendment and Official Plan Amendment No. 15 for DJ Land Developments
• Request for letter of support for Neustadt Natural Gas Expansion Project

Council authorized several infrastructure projects, including road reconstruction at Rockwood Terrace and a furnace replacement at Ayton Centennial Hall. They also approved a letter of support for the Neustadt natural gas expansion and several zoning bylaw amendments.

• Approved $695,800.25 for Rockwood Terrace early works tender
• Approved $15,537.50 for digital message sign replacement at municipal office
• Approved letter of support for Neustadt natural gas expansion project
• Approved letter of non-objection for Cowboy Mounted Shooting Range at 161 Stone Hill Road
• Approved furnace replacement at Ayton Centennial Hall
• Appointed Ed Stangler to the Elmwood Community Centre Board
• Approved 15 comparator municipalities for 2023 compensation market check
• Directed staff to bring forward bylaws for zoning amendments ZA01.2023, ZA02.2023, ZA23.2023, and ZA24.2023

Committee of adjustment

The West Grey Committee of Adjustment meets to decide on one minor variance application and four consent-to-sever applications, plus a staff report on appointing a Secretary-Treasurer. Public comments are invited for each application before decisions are made.

• Minor variance A07.2023 - 522708 Welbeck Road (Yack)
• Consent to sever B03.2023 and B15.2023 - Park Street West (1993934 Ontario Inc.)
• Consent to sever B10.2023 - 343028 Concession 2 NDR (Hines)
• Consent to sever B16.2023 - 501105 Concession 10 NDR (Brenndorfer)
• Appointment of Committee of Adjustment Secretary-Treasurer

The Committee of Adjustment granted provisional consent for three land severance applications and approved one minor variance for a property on Welbeck Road. The committee also appointed Tammy Wheeldon as Secretary-Treasurer and removed specific conditions from two previous files.

• Appointed Tammy Wheeldon as Secretary-Treasurer of the Committee of Adjustment
• Removed conditions five and six from files B06.2022 Goetz and B10.2022 Elo
• Approved minor variance for 522708 Welbeck Road (A07.2023)
• Granted provisional consent for severances B03.2023 and B15.2023 at Park Street West, subject to 7 conditions
• Granted provisional consent for severance B10.2023 at 343028 Concession 2 NDR, subject to 3 conditions
• Granted provisional consent for severance B16.2023 at 501105 Concession 10 NDR

Public Meeting

The Municipality of West Grey is holding a public meeting to hear comments on two zoning amendment applications. The first is for a property in Concession 3 EGR Lot 26 (Goetz), and the second is for 127 Enoch Street, Neustadt (Haswell-Gray). The meeting includes presentations from planning staff and an opportunity for public input.

• Zoning Amendment ZA23.2023 for CON 3 EGR LOT 26 - Goetz
• Zoning Amendment ZA24.2023 for 127 Enoch Street, Neustadt - Haswell-Gray
• Public comments received before and after August 8, 2023, including SVCA comments

The municipality held a public meeting to receive input on two zoning amendments. No final decisions were made during this session; staff will bring a planning report and bylaw for the first application to the September 5, 2023, meeting.

• Zoning Amendment No. ZA23.2023 (Goetz) discussed; planning report and bylaw scheduled for September 5, 2023
• Zoning Amendment No. ZA24.2023 (Haswell-Gray) discussed to change zone from R2 to R3

Council

West Grey Council will hold public meetings on two zoning and official plan amendments (OPA 15/ZA01.2023 and OPA 14/ZA02.2023) for developments by DJ Land Developments and 1993934 Ontario Inc. The council will also vote on 14 bylaws authorizing garbage bag tag vendor distribution agreements with local businesses, a zoning amendment for Tiffany Development Corporation, and the sale of a municipal road allowance to Simon Mellor. Presentations include a tourism and marketing strategic plan from Wilfrid Laurier University, an integrity commissioner's periodic report, and recommendations for the official plan update from Earth Works West Grey.

• Public meetings for OPA 15 & ZA01.2023 (DJ Land Developments) and OPA 14 & ZA02.2023 (1993934 Ontario Inc.)
• 14 garbage bag tag vendor distribution agreements with local businesses (e.g., Pioneer Gas Bar, Ultramar Durham, Ayton Auto Limited)
• Bylaw 2023-092: Sale of municipal land (part of PIN 37223-0157(LT)) to Simon Mellor
• Bylaw 2023-093: Zoning amendment ZA09.2023 for Tiffany Development Corporation (Broos)
• Closed session to discuss personal matters about identifiable individuals and minutes of previous closed session

Council adopted the minutes from three previous meetings held on July 4, July 6, and August 1, 2023. The session included presentations on a tourism strategic plan, an integrity commissioner's report, and climate recommendations for the Official Plan. No substantive policy decisions were made during the meeting.

• Adopted July 4, 2023 regular council meeting minutes
• Adopted July 6, 2023 special council meeting minutes
• Adopted August 1, 2023 special council meeting minutes
• Received minutes from Saugeen Municipal Airport and West Grey Police Services Board
• Received correspondence from Municipality of Grey Highlands regarding South Grey Doctor Recruitment and Retention Committee for information

Public Meeting

The Municipality of West Grey is holding a public meeting to hear comments on two separate Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment applications for properties on Park Street West in Durham. The first application (OPA 15 / ZA01.2023) is for 419 Park Street West by DJ Land Developments (Cobide Engineering Inc.). The second (OPA 14 / ZA02.2023) is for an unassigned Park Street West property by 1993934 Ontario Inc. (Cobide Engineering Inc.). No decisions are being made at this meeting; it is solely for public input.

• OPA 15 & Zoning Amendment ZA01.2023 for 419 Park Street West by DJ Land Developments
• OPA 14 & Zoning Amendment ZA02.2023 for unassigned Park Street West by 1993934 Ontario Inc.
• Public comments received before August 8, 2023, are included in the agenda materials
• Meeting held in council chambers and via Zoom

The municipality held a public meeting to receive input on two zoning and official plan amendments for townhouse developments on Park Street West. No decisions were made during the meeting; staff indicated that reports and bylaws for the first application are intended for the September 5, 2023, meeting.

• No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was held to receive public input

Special Council

This is a special council meeting of the Municipality of West Grey. The main item is a facilitated session on the strategic plan. The council will also consider a bylaw to confirm the proceedings of the meeting.

• Facilitated session from Bill Winegard re: Strategic Plan
• Bylaw No. 2023-075 - Confirming the proceedings of council

Council and staff participated in a facilitated workshop to identify and prioritize initiatives for a new Strategic Action Plan. A consultant will compile the feedback into a draft plan for future review. Bylaw No. 2023-075 was passed to confirm council proceedings.

• Approved Bylaw No. 2023-075 to confirm council proceedings (Carried)

West Grey Police Services Board

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

The Board approved June accounts and monthly statistics. Members directed staff to contact authorities regarding the lack of Justice of the Peace appointments in Grey County and the reimbursement of prisoner holding costs. The Board also reviewed the draft 2022 Annual Report with requested wording changes.

• Approved minutes of June 12, 2023 (Carried)
• Received monthly stats for June 2023 (Carried)
• Directed staff to prepare a letter to authorities regarding Justice of the Peace shortages and prisoner holding cost reimbursement (Carried)
• Approved payment of June accounts totaling $80,623.83 (Carried)
• Received correspondence from Crimestopper's Grey-Bruce (Carried)
• Moved into closed session to discuss labor relations and legal issues (Carried)

Special Council

The Municipality of West Grey is holding a special council meeting to consider a zoning bylaw amendment (ZA20.2023) and a bylaw to confirm the meeting's proceedings. No other substantive items are listed.

• Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. ZA20.2023 (Steffler) – staff report and proposed bylaw
• Bylaw 2023-073 – to confirm the proceedings of this special council meeting

Council approved a zoning bylaw amendment regarding ZA20.2023 (Steffler) and directed staff to repeal and replace bylaw 2023-068 with an updated version. Council also confirmed the proceedings of council via bylaw 2023-073.

• Directed staff to repeal and replace bylaw 2023-068 with an updated version (Carried)
• Approved Bylaw No. 2023-073 to confirm council proceedings (Carried)
• Approved Bylaw No. 2023-074 to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 37-2006 for ZA20.2023 - Steffler (Carried)

Council

West Grey Council will consider several zoning bylaw amendments, a road closure, and a land sale. Delegations from Saugeen Mobility and Regional Transit and the Grey Highlands Public Library are scheduled. The meeting also includes adoption of previous minutes and committee reports.

• Zoning amendment ZA17.2023 for Greg Crummer and GNS Properties Limited
• Zoning amendment ZA20.2023 for Ron Steffler
• Zoning amendment ZA22.2023 for Randi Varga
• Bylaw to stop up and close road allowance PIN 37239-0150 and PIN 37239-0147 in Priceville
• Sale of municipal land (PIN 37239-150 and PIN 37239-147) to Paul and Lorraine Roberts

Council approved the replacement of Structure 189 and passed several zoning bylaw amendments. The board also approved a new bag tag vendor distribution agreement and a grant sponsorship agreement with Garafraxa Non-Profit Homes Inc.

• Approved replacement of Structure 189 for $334,284.55 (Carried)
• Approved zoning bylaw amendments for Crummer/GNS Properties, Ron Steffler, and Randi Varga (Carried)
• Approved zoning bylaw amendment for Tiffany Development Corporation (Broos) (Carried)
• Approved draft bag tag vendor distribution agreement and fee increase (Carried)
• Approved agreement with Garafraxa Non-Profit Homes Inc. for grant application sponsorship (Carried)
• Adopted minutes from June 20, 2023 regular and public meetings (Carried)
• Received minutes from Durham BIA, Priceville Improvement Committee, and Police Services Board (Carried)

Committee of adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment for the Municipality of West Grey will hold a public meeting to consider two minor variance applications: one for a property at 042143 Road 71 (applicants Paul and Heidi Biesinger) and one for 112313 Grey Road 3 (applicant Tyler Dunn). The committee will receive planner reports, hear verbal comments from members and the public, and make decisions on each application. The meeting also includes approval of the June 6, 2023 minutes and routine procedural items.

• Minor variance application A05.2023 - 042143 Road 71 (Biesinger)
• Minor variance application A06.2023 - 112313 Grey Road 3 (Dunn)
• Approval of minutes from June 6, 2023 meeting
• Next meeting scheduled for September 5, 2023

The Committee of Adjustment approved two minor variance applications for properties on Road 71 and Grey Road 3. Both approvals were granted based on the determination that the requests maintain the intent of the official plan and zoning bylaw.

• Approved minutes of June 6, 2023 (Carried)
• Approved minor variance application No. A05.2023 for 042143 Road 71 (Carried)
• Approved minor variance application No. A06.2023 for 112313 Grey Road 3 (Carried)

Public Meeting

The Municipality of West Grey is holding a public meeting to hear comments on two proposed zoning bylaw amendments. The first is for 422555 15th Sideroad (Steffler) and the second for 541097 Concession 14 (Varga). No decisions are being made at this meeting; it is a public hearing only.

• Zoning Amendment ZA20.2023 for 422555 15th Sideroad WGR - Steffler
• Zoning Amendment ZA22.2023 for 541097 Concession 14 NDR - Varga
• Public comments received before June 13 are included as attachments

The council held public meetings to receive input on two zoning amendments. No final decisions were made; both items are scheduled for council consideration on July 4, 2023.

• Zoning Amendment ZA20.2023 (Steffler) discussed; bylaw presentation set for July 4, 2023
• Zoning Amendment ZA22.2023 (Varga) discussed; bylaw presentation set for July 4, 2023

Public Meeting

This is a public meeting of the Municipality of West Grey to hear comments on Zoning Amendment No. ZA17.2023 for 11 Main Street South, proposed by Crummer and GNS Properties Limited. The meeting includes an overview from planning staff and an opportunity for public input. No decisions are being made at this meeting; it is for discussion and comment.

• Zoning Amendment No. ZA17.2023 for 11 Main Street South
• Applicant: Crummer and GNS Properties Limited
• Public comments accepted before June 13
• Meeting held in council chambers and via Zoom

The municipality held a public meeting to receive input on Zoning Amendment No. ZA17.2023. The proposal seeks to change the zoning from C2 (highway commercial) to C1-489 (general commercial with exception) to recognize existing residential units and limit commercial uses. No final decision was made; a staff report will be presented at a future meeting.

• Received public input for Zoning Amendment No. ZA17.2023 (11 Main Street South)

Council

West Grey Council meets June 20, 2023, to consider several bylaws, including adopting the updated Official Plan, establishing new fees and charges, and selling municipal land. They will also hear delegations about a proposed telecommunication tower and renewable energy, and consider a request to fly the Pride flag.

• Bylaw 2023-063 to adopt the West Grey Official Plan
• Bylaw 2023-064 to establish fees and charges, repealing Bylaw 45-2021
• Bylaw 2023-061 to sell municipal land (PIN 37320-0202) to 579575 Ontario Ltd.
• Delegation from Shared Tower Canada on proposed telecommunication towers facility
• Bylaw 2023-062 to amend Refreshment Vehicle Licensing Bylaw to require fire inspections

Council approved a municipal support resolution for the Sparrow Storage battery energy project and a letter of support for a new telecommunications tower. The board also granted fee exemptions for two food trucks during Canada Day celebrations.

• Approved municipal support resolution for Shift Solar Inc.'s Sparrow Storage project
• Approved letter of support for Shared Tower telecommunications tower at 112168 Grey Road 3
• Granted refreshment vehicle licencing fee exemptions to Éowyn's and J.R.'s Burger Bus for July 1 events
• Directed staff to sign data sharing and services agreement with MPAC
• Directed staff to investigate and potentially apply for a Seniors Active Living Centres Program grant
• Directed staff to incorporate February 15, 2022 report items into the draft Official Plan for Durham and Neustadt
• Adopted minutes from the June 6, 2023 meeting

West Grey Police Services Board

This agenda for the West Grey Police Services Board meeting on June 12, 2023, consists entirely of procedural elements such as a video link, document details, and system-generated fields. No specific agenda items, reports, or decisions are provided.

The West Grey Police Services Board approved the reclassification of two officers to Third Class and authorized May account payments. The Board also decided to create a monthly media release to inform the public about non-police matters.

• Approved minutes of May 8, 2023 (032-2023)
• Approved monthly media release on 'non-police matters' (033-2023)
• Received May 2023 Monthly Stats (034-2023)
• Reclassified Cst. Allyson Iles and Cst. Jesse Buckland from Fourth Class to Third Class retroactive to May 9, 2023 (035-2023)
• Received Chief's Report for April 2023 (036-2023)
• Approved payment of May accounts in the amount of $99,450.11 (037-2023)
• Received correspondence regarding Bill C-48 bail reform (038-2023)

Council

West Grey Council will vote on the 2023 tax rate bylaw, consider two zoning amendments (Tiffany Development Corp. and JT Excavating), and review proposed fee changes across multiple departments. The meeting also includes a delegation on MPAC property assessment and a request for a Canada Day special occasion permit.

• Bylaw 2023-057 to adopt 2023 tax rates and set penalty/interest for late payment
• Zoning amendment ZA09.2023 for Tiffany Development Corp. (Walter Broos)
• Zoning amendment ZA16.2023 for JT Excavating Limited (Cobide Engineering)
• 2023 Fees and Charges Review with recommended changes for 10 departments
• Bylaw 2023-055 authorizing a garbage bag tag vendor agreement with Riverside Resort

Council authorized a $145,000 capital reserve transfer for the Meux Creek Gabion Basket Reconstruction. The board also approved updated roller skating and arena advertising rates, and endorsed a waterworks operational plan.

• Authorized $145,000 transfer from general capital reserve for Meux Creek Gabion Basket Reconstruction
• Approved MOU with West Grey-Durham Lions for off-leash dog park project
• Endorsed Drinking Water Quality Management Standard Operational Plan by Veolia Canada
• Set roller skate rental at $3.00 and family roller skating rate at $25.00
• Set arena board advertising signs at $200.00 and wall mounted signs at $125.00
• Directed staff to bring forward zoning bylaw amendments for Tiffany Development Corp and JT Excavating Limited
• Declared West Grey Durham Lions Club Canada Day event to be of municipal significance
• Declared June 15, 2023 as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Committee of adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public meeting to consider two applications: a minor variance for 403129 Grey Road 4 and a consent to sever for 373470 Concession 4 NDR. The committee will hear comments and vote on staff recommendations, which include approving the variance and granting provisional consent with conditions.

• Minor variance A04.2023 for Bev and Barb Eckhardt at 403129 Grey Road 4
• Consent to sever B12.2023 for Douglas Bell at 373470 Concession 4 NDR
• Provisional consent subject to conditions including $500 parkland dedication fee
• Approval of May 2, 2023 meeting minutes

The Committee of Adjustment approved a minor variance for a sunroom conversion and granted provisional consent for a property severance. Both decisions are subject to a 20-day appeal period.

• Approved minor variance A04.2023 for 403129 Grey Road 4 to change sunroom use from two to three seasons (Carried)
• Approved provisional consent to sever B12.2023 for 373470 Concession 4 NDR subject to four conditions (Carried)
• Approved minutes of May 2, 2023 (Carried)

Council

West Grey Council will consider several bylaws, including a zoning amendment for a property, multiple amendments to emergency response agreements with Grey County and neighbouring municipalities, and a new holiday shopping bylaw. The council will also hear a delegation from residents requesting permission to keep a goat, and discuss a request for a farmers market proposal from the Durham BIA.

• Zoning amendment ZA12.2023 for property owned by Dean Grein and Becky Kaufman (David Glenn)
• Bylaw 2023-053: Holiday Shopping Bylaw respecting retail business holiday closures
• Bylaws 2023-048 to 2023-052: Amending emergency response agreements with Grey County, Southgate, Hanover, Grey Highlands, and Brockton
• Delegation from Maria Djordjic, Jesse Silnica, and Josef Silnica requesting to keep a goat
• Bylaw 2023-041: Grants to Organizations Policy

Council reallocated $85,000 to cover a shortfall for the Concession 2 project and postponed Victoria Street reconstruction. The board also approved a new farmers market in Durham and a Volunteer Program Policy.

• Approved use of parking lot south of Northern Credit Union for Durham Farmers’ Market (Fridays, June 16-Oct 13)
• Reallocated $25,000 from Highland Estates/Concession 6 and $60,000 from Victoria Street to Concession 2 project
• Postponed Victoria Street reconstruction and set aside $90,000 tax levy in a dedicated reserve
• Approved the Volunteer Program Policy
• Declared Ayton Baseball Tournament (July 28-30, 2023) to be of municipal significance
• Directed staff to install additional Royal Canadian Legion Branch 308 banners in Durham and Ayton
• Directed staff to bring forward a bylaw for zoning amendment ZA12.2023 (Grein, Kaufman, and Glenn)
• Supported resolutions to reduce municipal insurance costs and implement school bus stop arm cameras

Public Meeting

The Municipality of West Grey is holding a public meeting to hear comments on two zoning bylaw amendments. The first involves Tiffany Development Corporation for a property in the former Egremont area, and the second involves JT Excavating Limited at 451 Countess Street in Durham. No decisions are being made at this meeting; it is solely for public input.

• Zoning Amendment ZA09.2023 by Tiffany Development Corporation for PT OF DIV 2 AND 3 OR LOT 24, CON 1 EGR, PLAN 16M-27
• Zoning Amendment ZA16.2023 by JT Excavating Limited for 451 Countess Street, Durham
• Public comments will be received on both amendments

The municipality held a public meeting to receive input on two zoning amendments. No final decisions were made; one amendment will not proceed to a bylaw until a redline revision is approved by the County.

• Zoning Amendment No. ZA09.2023 (Tiffany Development Corporation) held for public input; amending bylaw deferred until County redline revision approval
• Zoning Amendment No. ZA16.2023 (JT Excavating Limited) held for public input

West Grey Police Services Board

This agenda for the West Grey Police Services Board meeting on May 8, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.

The Board approved $77,430.20 in payments for April accounts and authorized a local advertisement for Police Week 2023. A funding request from Crimestopper's Grey-Bruce was set aside for later consideration. The Board also received monthly statistics and the Chief's report for April 2023.

• Approved payment of April accounts in the amount of $77,430.20
• Approved placing an ad in local paper and on municipal website for 2023 Police Week
• Approved minutes of April 10, 2023, as amended
• Received monthly stats for April 2023
• Received Chief's Report for April 2023
• Set aside request for $2,500 two-year commitment from Crimestopper's Grey-Bruce to be dealt with later in the year

Public Meeting

The Municipality of West Grey is holding a public meeting to consider five separate zoning bylaw amendments. Each item involves a public hearing where the Mayor opens the meeting, the Clerk provides comments, the Manager of Planning and Development gives an overview, and the public may comment. No decisions are made at this meeting; it is solely for public input.

• Zoning Amendment ZA10.2023 – 241315 Concession 16 (Normanby) – Dunstan
• Zoning Amendment ZA12.2023 – 281320 Normanby – Bentinck Townline – Grein and Kaufman
• Zoning Amendment ZA13.2023 – 233256 Concession 2 WGR (Bentinck) – Porsius
• Zoning Amendment ZA14.2023 – 181676 Concession 12 (Normanby) – Logan
• Zoning Amendment ZA18.2023 – 233515 Concession 2 WGR – Holloway

Council

West Grey Council will hold public meetings and vote on five zoning bylaw amendments (ZA10-2023 through ZA18-2023), consider a new Grants to Organizations policy, and discuss a proposal to develop municipal properties. Delegations include a request from the Canadian Lemkos Association for land return and a presentation on community safety planning.

• Public hearings on five zoning amendments: Dunstan, Grein, Porsius, Logan, Holloway
• Bylaw 2023-041 to adopt a Grants to Organizations policy
• Proposal to develop municipal properties, including industrial park and police building options
• Request from Candue Homes to waive development charges
• Notice of motion to dispose of surplus municipal items via online auction

Council designated the Saugeen Summer Night Event as a municipal significant event to facilitate a special occasion permit. The board also adopted minutes from previous meetings and received various committee reports. A request to waive development charges for a property on Grey Road 3 was defeated.

• Declared Saugeen Summer Night Event of municipal significance (Carried)
• Directed staff to enter into a memorandum of understanding with the Durham Lions Club for the Saugeen Summer Night Event (Carried)
• Adopted special council meeting minutes from March 28, 2023 (Carried)
• Adopted regular council meeting minutes from April 4, 2023 (Carried)
• Adopted public meeting minutes from April 4, 2023 (Carried)
• Received minutes from Durham BIA, Saugeen Mobility and Regional Transit, Source Protection Committee, and West Grey Police Services Board (Carried)
• Request to waive $950.00 in development charges for 113480 Grey Road 3 (Defeated)

Committee of adjustment

The West Grey Committee of Adjustment meets to decide four property applications: two minor variances, one consent to sever with a recommendation to refuse, and one consent to sever with provisional approval conditions. Public comments are invited for each item.

• Minor variance A02.2023 at 229 Forler Street (Peleshok) – recommended approval
• Minor variance A03.2023 at 495 Queen Street (Rice) – recommended approval
• Consent to sever B09.2023 at 281320 Normanby-Bentinck Townline (Grein/Kaufman) – recommended refusal
• Consent to sever B11.2023 at 451 Countess Street South (JT Excavating) – provisional consent with conditions including $500 parkland fee

The Committee of Adjustment approved two minor variance applications (229 Forler Street and 495 Queen Street) and two consent to sever applications (281320 Normanby-Bentinck Townline and 451 Countess Street South), all with conditions. The decisions were carried unanimously with no objections from the public.

• Approved minor variance for 229 Forler Street (A02.2023) to allow a second dwelling (carried)
• Approved minor variance for 495 Queen Street (A03.2023) to permit development with tree removal (carried)
• Granted provisional consent to sever at 281320 Normanby-Bentinck Townline (B09.2023) subject to conditions including archaeological assessment (carried)
• Granted consent to sever at 451 Countess Street South (B11.2023) to create a new lot for a semi-detached dwelling (carried)

Council

West Grey Council meets April 4, 2023, to hear delegations, hold public meetings on three zoning bylaw amendments, and consider several bylaws including a fees and charges amendment for ice time. They will also discuss a volunteer program policy, civil marriage solemnization services, and enter closed session for personnel and land matters.

• Public meetings and bylaws for zoning amendments ZA06.2023 (Hill), ZA07.2023 (579575 Ontario Ltd/Candue Homes), ZA08.2023 (Bartley Livestock Ltd)
• Bylaw 2023-034 to amend Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 45-2021 re: ice time rental periods
• Notice of motion to add Spring Ice Time period (April 1–May 31, 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Mon–Fri) at $100/hour plus HST
• Delegations: Rockwood Terrace redevelopment update, ArtsFest 2023 event, attainable housing proposal by JT Excavating and Candue Homes
• 2022 Drinking Water System Annual Reports for Durham and Neustadt

Council authorized three zoning bylaw amendments and directed staff to create a bylaw for civil marriage solemnization services. The board also approved a concession lease for Ayton Arena and an architectural agreement for the police services building.

• Approved zoning bylaw amendments for Hill (Silverton), 579575 Ontario Ltd, and Bartley Livestock Ltd
• Directed staff to bring forward a bylaw for civil marriage services with fees of $295 (business hours) and $395 (after-hours)
• Approved lease agreement with Quick Feet Hockey Inc. for Ayton Arena concession
• Approved agreement with +VG Architects for West Grey police services building plans
• Approved use of Durham arena parking for the Durham Fall Fair
• Directed staff to send support letter to Grey County for natural heritage review services
• Changed second monthly council meeting to a 9:00 a.m. hybrid format
• Tabled decision on Volunteer Program Policy until May 2, 2023

Public Meeting

The Municipality of West Grey council is holding a public meeting to hear comments on three proposed zoning bylaw amendments. The amendments concern properties in Glenelg, Durham, and a rural lot, and are being considered at this meeting. No decisions are being made; the meeting is for public input only.

• Zoning Amendment ZA06.2023 - PT LOT 11, CON 8 (Glenelg), no assigned address - Hill (Silverton)
• Zoning Amendment ZA07.2023 - 174 Durham Road West, Durham - 579575 Ontario Ltd (Candue Homes)
• Zoning Amendment ZA08.2023 - CON 7 N PT LOT 1 RP16R7417; PART 1, no assigned address - Bartley Livestock Ltd
• Public comments received before March 28, 2023 are included for each amendment

The municipality held public meetings to receive input on three proposed zoning amendments. No final decisions were recorded in the minutes; the meetings served as the statutory period for public representation.

Committee of adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to decide on two consent-to-sever applications. One involves a property at 324 Augusta Street, and the other involves two properties on Grey Road 9. The committee will hear staff reports and public comments before making decisions.

• Consent to sever No. B06.2023 at 324 Augusta Street (applicant Crystal L.K. Wiedrick) with conditions including a $500 parkland dedication fee and a zoning bylaw amendment
• Consent to sever No. B07.2023 and B08.2023 at 142105 Grey Road 9 and 142157 Grey Road 9 (applicant Dean Becker) with conditions including entrance permit fees to the County of Grey and a $500 parkland dedication fee per file

The Committee of Adjustment approved three applications for consent to sever. All approvals are provisional and subject to specific conditions, including fee payments and permit receipts.

• Approved minutes of March 7, 2023 (Carried)
• Granted provisional consent for severance at 324 Augusta Street (Carried)
• Granted provisional consent for severance at 142105 Grey Road 9 (Carried)
• Granted provisional consent for severance at 142157 Grey Road 9 (Carried)

Special Council

This special council meeting includes a presentation on growing prosperity in West Grey and Hanover, followed by a closed session to discuss a matter related to negotiations on municipal growth. Council will also consider a bylaw to confirm the meeting's proceedings. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Presentation from Murray Clarke on Growing Prosperity in West Grey and Hanover
• Closed session on a position, plan, procedure, criteria, or instruction for negotiations respecting municipal growth
• Bylaw No. 2023-032 to confirm the proceedings of council

Council appointed Mayor Eccles and Councillor Hutchinson to participate in facilitated discussions with the municipality of Hanover regarding strategic growth and prosperity. The meeting included a presentation on population and employment projections for both municipalities through 2046.

• Appointed Mayor Eccles and Councillor Hutchinson as representatives for future discussions with Hanover (Carried)
• Approved Bylaw 2023-032 to confirm the proceedings of council (Carried)

Council

West Grey Council meets virtually to consider a bylaw authorizing an operation, maintenance, and management agreement with Veolia Water Canada for water and wastewater systems. A delegation from the Chesley Hospital Community Support Committee will present on a community rally. Council will also receive reports on 2022 council remuneration, a community garden update, and an Elephant Thoughts summer camp update.

• Bylaw 2023-031: Veolia Operation, Maintenance, and Management Agreement for water and wastewater systems
• Delegation from Hazel Pratt, Chesley Hospital Community Support Committee, on a community support rally
• Statement of 2022 Council Remuneration and Expenses
• Recreation - Community Garden Update
• Recreation - Elephant Thoughts Summer Camp 2023 Update

Council entered into an operation, maintenance, and management agreement for water and wastewater systems with Veolia Water Canada, Inc. The council also directed staff to send letters of support for the Chesley Hospital and a tile drainage loan program review.

• Approved Bylaw 2023-031 for water and wastewater management agreement with Veolia Water Canada, Inc.
• Directed staff to send a letter of support to the Chesley Hospital Community Support Committee and MPP for Grey-Bruce-Owen Sound
• Directed staff to send a letter of support for a tile drainage loan program review to provincial ministers and municipal associations
• Approved Bylaw 2023-030 to confirm the proceedings of council
• Adopted minutes from public and regular meetings held on February 21 and March 7, 2023
• Received 2022 Council Remuneration and Expenses report for information
• Received Community Garden Expansion and Elephant Thoughts Summer Camp 2023 reports for information

Council

West Grey council is meeting to consider the 2023 budget, several zoning bylaws, and various agreements. The agenda includes public meetings, delegations, staff reports, and a closed session. Council will also vote on bylaws covering employee salaries, council remuneration, and ice usage agreements.

• 2023 Budget public meeting and budget bylaw (2023-021)
• Zoning bylaws for Tupis, McIntyre, Meadows, and JMAR Meats
• Elephant Thoughts Community Services Agreement 2023 (Bylaw 2023-018)
• West Grey Durham Lions Dog Park request (Mayor Eccles and Councillor Shea declared conflicts)
• Motion to change second monthly council meeting to hybrid format at 4:00 p.m.

Council approved the 2023 budget, employee salary grids, and council remuneration. They also passed four zoning bylaw amendments and an ice usage agreement for the Normanby Arena Complex. Additionally, staff were directed to investigate alternative locations for a proposed dog park and community garden.

• Approved 2023 budget estimates of revenue and expenditures
• Approved West Grey employee salary grid and council remuneration bylaw
• Approved ice usage agreement with Quick Feet Hockey Inc. at Normanby Arena Complex
• Approved four zoning bylaw amendments (Tupis, McIntyre, Meadows, and JMAR Meats)
• Approved 2022-2023 Salt Management Plan
• Directed staff to investigate alternate locations for Durham Lions Dog Park and community garden
• Directed staff to follow up with County of Grey to amend the ATV Bylaw
• Directed staff to report on changing the second monthly council meeting to a hybrid format

Public Meeting

The Municipality of West Grey is holding a public meeting to present and discuss the 2023 budget. The meeting includes a presentation from the Director of Finance/Treasurer, comments from the public, and a notice from the Clerk. No decisions are listed on the agenda; it is a discussion and input session.

• Public meeting on the 2023 budget
• Presentation from the Director of Finance/Treasurer
• Public comments on the budget
• Comments from Gascon attached to agenda

The municipality held a public meeting to receive input on the 2023 budget. The Director of Finance/Treasurer presented expenditure and revenue details, including a proposed tax levy increase. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during this session.

Committee of adjustment

The West Grey Committee of Adjustment will hold a public meeting to consider three consent-to-sever applications and one minor variance application. Staff recommend provisional approval for all three severances, subject to conditions such as tax payments, entrance permits, and parkland dedication fees, and approval of the minor variance. The committee will also approve minutes from its February 7, 2023 meeting.

• Consent to sever B01.2023 – 863 Douglas Street (Wye Cross Properties Inc.)
• Consent to sever B02.2023 – 422555 15th Sideroad WGR (Ron Steffler) with $500 parkland dedication fee
• Consents to sever B04.2023 & B05.2023 – Bruce Road 10 (Bartley Livestock Ltd.) with $500 parkland fee per parcel
• Minor variance A01.2023 – 473447 Camp Oliver Road (Bradley Wood)
• Approval of February 7, 2023 minutes

The Committee of Adjustment provisionally approved three consent to sever applications and one minor variance application. All severances are subject to specific conditions, including tax payments and permit receipts, with a 24-month window for completion.

• Provisionally approved consent to sever B01.2023 at 863 Douglas Street (Carried)
• Provisionally approved consent to sever B02.2023 at 422555 15th Sideroad WGR
• Provisionally approved consent to sever B04.2023 and B05.2023 at Bruce Road 10 (Carried)
• Approved minor variance A01.2023 at 473447 Camp Oliver Road (Carried)
• Approved minutes of February 7, 2023 (Carried)

Council

West Grey Council meets virtually on February 21, 2023, to hear delegations, consider five zoning amendment applications, and decide on a shared services agreement with Elephant Thoughts for a summer camp program. The agenda also includes a proposed Notice Bylaw, appointments to local boards, and a grant opportunity for Durham Town Hall. No public meetings or closed session are scheduled.

• Five zoning amendments: ZA16.2022 (De Melo/Vainik), ZA19.2022 (McIntyre), ZA20.2022 (1993934 Ontario Inc.), ZA23.2022 (Tupis), ZA24.2022 (JMAR Meats)
• Bylaw 2023-018: Shared Services Agreement with Elephant Thoughts for Summer Camp Program
• Delegation: Patrick Flood – All Wheel Park Development Proposal
• Delegation: Food Cycle Science – FoodCycler Municipal Solutions
• Notice Bylaw (2023-XXX) for council proceedings

Council approved directing staff to create a bylaw for a five-year service agreement with Veolia Water Services. The board also moved forward with several zoning bylaw amendments and a grant application for Durham Town Hall renovations.

• Directed staff to authorize a five-year Veolia Water Services agreement at $463,582 per year plus tax
• Directed staff to bring forward zoning bylaw amendments for De MELO/VAINIK, McINTYRE, 1993934 ONTARIO Inc., TUPIS, and JMAR Meats
• Directed staff to apply for a Green and Inclusive Community Buildings grant for Durham Town Hall retrofits
• Appointed Councillor Shea and Councillor Townsend to the South Grey Housing Corporation Municipal Working Group
• Approved a first and second reading of Bylaw 2023-018 for the Elephant Thoughts Summer Camp Program
• Appointed public members to the Elmwood Community Centre and Durham and Union Cemetery Boards
• Directed staff to bring forward an update to the Notice Bylaw
• Adopted minutes from January 31 and February 7, 2023

West Grey Police Services Board

This agenda for the West Grey Police Services Board meeting on February 21, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content for residents.

The board held a special meeting that proceeded immediately into a closed session. No substantive decisions were recorded in the public minutes.

• Approved motion 013-2023 to move into closed session at 8:33 a.m.

Public Meeting

The Municipality of West Grey council is holding public meetings on five separate zoning bylaw amendments. Each item involves a public comment period, an overview from the Manager of Planning and Development, and comments from the Clerk. No decisions are listed on the agenda; the meetings are for public input only.

• Zoning Amendment ZA16.2022 — DeMelo, Blk 70, Plan 813
• Zoning Amendment ZA19.2022 — McIntyre, 304586 South Line
• Zoning Amendment ZA20.2022 — 1993934 Ontario Inc., 193381 Sideorad 30 and 200-215 Spruce Drive
• Zoning Amendment ZA23.2022 — Tupis, 384518 Concession 4
• Zoning Amendment ZA24.2022 — JMAR Meats (Bauman), 311050 Highway 6

The municipality held a statutory public meeting to review six proposed zoning amendments. Staff provided overviews and answered council questions for each application; however, the minutes record no final votes or decisions made on these items.

• Zoning Amendment ZA16.2022 (DeMelo): Staff recommended bylaw be held pending archeological assessment
• Zoning Amendment ZA19.2022 (McIntyre): Discussed rezoning for building envelope and holding provision
• Zoning Amendment ZA20.2022 (1993934 Ontario Inc.): Discussed permitting accessory structures for mobile homes
• Zoning Amendment ZA23.2022 (Tupis): Discussed permitting a second dwelling unit
• Zoning Amendment ZA24.2022 (JMAR Meats): Discussed rezoning for a meat processing facility

Special Council

This special council meeting is primarily a budget session. The Director of Finance/Treasurer will present the 2023 draft budget, including changes, capital budget, and tax rate scenarios. Council will also consider a bylaw to confirm the proceedings of the meeting. The agenda includes only this substantive item and routine procedural matters.

• Presentation from Director of Finance/Treasurer on 2023 Draft Budget
• 2023 Draft Budget Summary updated from Feb 14
• 2023 Draft Departmental Capital Budget Summary updated Feb 14
• 2023 Draft Tax Rate Scenario
• Bylaw No. 2023-016 confirming proceedings of council

Council approved the 2023 draft budget in principle, resulting in an estimated overall tax increase of 5.93 percent. The final tax levy increase is 9.6 percent, split between capital and operating budgets. A public meeting to pass the budget bylaw is scheduled for March 7, 2023.

• Approved 2023 draft budget in principle
• Approved Saugeen Municipal Airport budget as presented
• Approved $1,500 for Elmwood Chamber of Commerce sign repair (contingent on $1,500 from Municipality of Brockton)
• Approved reallocation of $15,000 from waste management study to Generac generator auto-start project
• Approved $4,000 increase for downtown banner program
• Denied $25,000 for replacement of digital sign at municipal office
• Approved additional $5,000 for staff training ($2,000 for customer service, $3,000 for general training)
• Approved reallocation of $180,000 from Mulock Road project to Concession 2 EGR project

West Grey Police Services Board

This agenda for the West Grey Police Services Board meeting on 2023-02-17 contains only boilerplate and embedded content placeholders, with no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The meeting appears to be procedural in nature, with no substantive business items provided in the document.

The board met for a special session and moved into a closed session to discuss permitted items. No substantive decisions were recorded in the public minutes.

• Approved motion 012-2023 to move into closed session at 9:03 a.m.

Public Meeting

The Municipality of West Grey is holding a public meeting to discuss Official Plan Amendment (OPA) No. 9, which is an update to the West Grey Official Plan. The meeting includes a presentation from the Manager of Planning and Development and an opportunity for public comments. No decisions are being made at this meeting; it is for discussion and input only.

• Public meeting on Official Plan Amendment (OPA) No. 9 – Official Plan Update
• Draft West Grey Official Plan 2023 attached for review
• Public comments received prior to February 10, 2023, to be considered
• Meeting held in council chambers and virtually via Zoom

The municipality held a statutory public meeting to discuss the proposed Official Plan Update. No formal decisions were made; the meeting served as a presentation and public comment session. Staff outlined the next steps as a further public commenting period followed by a final document for council adoption.

Special Council

This is a special council meeting of the Municipality of West Grey, held February 14, 2023, to discuss the 2023 draft budget. The Director of Finance/Treasurer will present budget changes and summaries. The council will also consider a bylaw to confirm the proceedings of the meeting. The agenda includes only these items, with no other substantive business.

• Presentation by Director of Finance/Treasurer on 2023 Draft Budget
• Review of Feb 14 Budget Changes Summary
• Review of 2023 Draft Budget Summary updated from Jan 31
• Review of 2023 Draft Departmental Capital Budget Summary updated Jan 31
• Bylaw No. 2023-015 to confirm proceedings of council

Council made several amendments to the 2023 draft budget, including removing funding for various arena and hall projects. The body also allocated funds for road work and community partnerships. These changes reduced the draft levy increase from 14.4 percent to 9.5 percent.

• Approved $725,000 from general reserves for the Durham Road East project
• Approved $10,000 for the South Grey Chamber of Commerce partnership
• Removed $20,000 for Normanby tennis court resurfacing
• Removed $22,500 for Normanby Centennial Hall kitchen renovation
• Removed $10,000 for Normanby Hall Renovation project
• Reallocated $10,000 from Durham Arena reserve to electrical panel project
• Directed staff to amend the conferences and seminars bylaw for registration and expenses
• Approved $10,000 transfer from Normanby fundraising reserve to ball diamond bleachers

West Grey Police Services Board

This agenda for the West Grey Police Services Board meeting on February 13, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a placeholder with no substantive content for residents to review.

The Board appointed a Vice Chair and approved police service accounts for December 2022 and January 2023. Members received the January 2023 monthly statistics and the Chief's report, which included updates on grants and budget submissions.

• Acclaimed Dave Fawcett as Vice Chair for 2023
• Approved minutes of the January 10, 2023 meeting
• Received January 2023 monthly stats
• Received January 2023 Chief's Report
• Approved December 2022 accounts for $115,040.12
• Approved January 2023 accounts for $15,929.77

Committee of adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider three consent-to-sever applications, each with a staff recommendation for provisional approval subject to conditions. The committee will also appoint a chair and co-chair, approve previous minutes, and hear public comments before making decisions.

• Consent to sever B16.2022 – Kenneth McIntyre, 304586 South Line, with conditions including $500 parkland fee
• Consent to sever B17.2022 – Osborne and Snead, 524392 Concession 12, with conditions including $500 parkland fee
• Consent to sever B18.2022 – Hill, Lot 11, Concession 8, for lot addition, with conditions including $500 parkland fee and merging severed lands with adjacent lands to the west
• Appointment of Chair and Co-chair
• Approval of October 3, 2022 minutes

The Committee of Adjustment approved three separate applications for consent to sever land, each subject to specific conditions including fees and permits. The committee also appointed its Chair and Vice-Chair for the term.

• Appointed Tom Hutchinson as Chair (Carried)
• Appointed Doug Townsend as Vice-Chair (Carried)
• Approved minutes of October 3, 2022 (Carried)
• Granted provisional consent to sever 304586 South Line (B16.2022) subject to six conditions (Carried)
• Granted provisional consent to sever 524392 Concession 12 (B17.2022) subject to four conditions (Carried)
• Granted provisional consent to sever Lot 11, Concession (B18.2022) subject to five conditions (Carried)

Council

West Grey council is meeting to hear delegations on a climate change action plan, dark sky protection, and a dog park proposal, and to consider several zoning amendments and road-related bylaws. The agenda includes public meetings, committee reports, and a closed session for personnel matters. Most items are routine administrative matters, but the zoning changes and road realignment could affect specific properties.

• Delegation from ICLEI Canada on Climate Change Action Plan
• Delegation on Dark Sky Protection
• Dog park proposal from West Grey Durham Lions Club
• Zoning amendments: ZA21.2022 (Hunter), ZA22.2022 (Mychalchuk), ZA02.2022 (McEachern)
• Bylaw 2023-010 to assume land into West Grey Road System

Council approved several zoning bylaws, including a rural industrial rezoning for Reay Hunter and a holding provision removal for Maria Mychalchuk. The board also directed staff to investigate options for an off-leash dog park in the Town of Durham.

• Directed staff to investigate off-leash dog park options in Town of Durham (Carried)
• Approved Bylaw 2023-012 to rezone lands for Reay Hunter from A2 (rural) to M3 (rural industrial) (Carried)
• Approved Bylaw 2023-011 to remove holding provision for Maria Mychalchuk (Carried)
• Approved Bylaw 2023-010 to assume land into the West Grey Road System (Carried)
• Approved Bylaw 2023-013 to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 37-2006 for ZA02.2022 McEachern (Carried)
• Approved Bylaw 2023-014 regarding garbage bag tag vendor distribution (Carried)
• Directed staff to send Saugeen Municipal Airport Revised Corporate Bylaw to municipal solicitor for review (Carried)
• Directed staff to bring forward a bylaw to declare old road system surplus for Durham Meadows Road Realignment (Carried)

Public Meeting

The Municipality of West Grey council is holding a public meeting to discuss Zoning Amendment No. ZA-21-2022 for the property at 173480 Mulock Road. The agenda includes a notice from the Clerk, an overview from the Manager of Planning and Development, and comments from the public and council. No decisions are listed on the agenda; it is a discussion and input session.

• Zoning Amendment No. ZA-21-2022 for 173480 Mulock Road
• Public comments on the zoning amendment
• Overview from the Manager of Planning and Development

The council held a public meeting to discuss a request to change the zoning of 173480 Mulock Road from rural to rural industrial. The proposal aims to permit the fabrication of natural stone countertops. No formal decision was recorded in the minutes.

Special Council

This special council meeting of the Municipality of West Grey includes a staff report on Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) WECI funding and a presentation from the Director of Finance/Treasurer on the 2023 draft budget. Council will also consider Bylaw No. 2023-008 to confirm the proceedings of the meeting. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Staff report on SVCA WECI Funding
• Presentation on 2023 Draft Budget with budget changes and capital budget summaries
• Bylaw No. 2023-008 to confirm proceedings of January 31 special meeting

Council made several reductions to the 2023 draft budget, including cutting library and landfill spending and removing a waste app. The board also approved funding for flood control and dam projects through the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority.

• Approved $215,000 from General Capital Reserve for Durham Upper Dam and Neustadt Flood Control Works
• Reallocated $100,000 from Highway 6 and Jackson Street pedestrian crossing to Durham Road East project
• Directed staff to analyze Garafraxa Street pedestrian crossings for the 2024 budget
• Removed Waste Wizard App from the 2023 draft budget
• Removed $23,000 for landfill compaction at Durham landfill from 2023 draft budget
• Approved library board budget with a $25,000 reduction
• Passed Bylaw 2023-008 to confirm council proceedings

Special Council

This special council meeting of the Municipality of West Grey is primarily a presentation by Chad Lins of MNP on a study and analysis of policing services. The agenda also includes a bylaw to confirm the proceedings of this meeting. No decisions are listed on the agenda beyond the presentation and the confirming bylaw.

• Presentation from Chad Lins, MNP, on Study and Analysis of Policing Services
• Bylaw No. 2023-007 to confirm proceedings of the January 19 special meeting

Council decided to continue using the West Grey Police Service as the municipal police force following a study comparing it to the Ontario Provincial Police. Staff were directed to provide a report on the total costs associated with the West Grey Police costing.

• Approved continuing with West Grey Police Service as the municipal police force (7-0)
• Directed staff to report on total costs associated with West Grey Police costing
• Passed Bylaw 2023-007 to confirm the proceedings of council

Special Council

This special council meeting focuses on police services, with presentations from the OPP on contract costing for West Grey and from the West Grey Police Chief on the municipal police service. Council will also consider a bylaw to confirm the meeting's proceedings. No decisions are listed on the agenda beyond the confirming bylaw.

• OPP presentation on police costing for West Grey
• OPP contract proposal updated to 2023 costs
• West Grey Police Service 2023 presentation
• West Grey Police Service 2022 Business Plan
• Bylaw 2023-006 to confirm special meeting proceedings

Council received presentations regarding police costing and service delivery from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the West Grey Police Service. No decision was made regarding the selection of a policing provider. The only formal action taken was the confirmation of council proceedings.

• Approved Bylaw 2023-006 to confirm proceedings of council (Carried)

Council

West Grey Council meets virtually to hear delegations, adopt minutes, receive reports, and consider three bylaws, including the 2023 interim tax levy and an annual overdraft borrowing bylaw. The agenda is largely procedural, with no public meetings, unfinished business, or closed session.

• Bylaw 2023-004: 2023 interim tax levy
• Bylaw 2023-005: annual overdraft borrowing
• Delegation from Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority
• Delegation from Centre Grey Health Services Foundation
• 2022 Election and Accessibility overview report

Council passed bylaws for the 2023 interim tax levy and annual overdraft borrowing. The meeting included delegations regarding municipal insurance, conservation authority funding, and the Markdale Hospital construction progress.

• Approved Bylaw 2023-004 for 2023 interim tax levies
• Approved Bylaw 2023-005 for annual overdraft borrowing
• Approved Bylaw 2023-003 to confirm council proceedings
• Adopted minutes from Dec 14, 2022, Dec 20, 2022, and Jan 6, 2023 meetings
• Received 2022 Election Accessibility and General Overview report

Special Council

This is a special council meeting of the Municipality of West Grey. The main item is a staff report from the Director of Finance/Treasurer presenting the 2023 Draft Budget, including a summary, departmental capital budget summary, and a Public Works Ten Year Capital Package. Council will also consider Bylaw No. 2023-002 to confirm the proceedings of this meeting.

• 2023 Draft Budget review
• 2023 Draft Budget Summary
• 2023 Departmental Capital Budget Summary
• Public Works Ten Year Capital Package
• Bylaw No. 2023-002 - Confirming proceedings

Council made several adjustments to the 2023 Draft Budget, reducing total spending by $220,000. These changes included deferring equipment purchases and reallocating funds for road and sidewalk projects.

• Reduced street sweeper capital budget item to $50,000
• Transferred $180,000 from Mulock Road to Concession 6 to Crawford project to the Concession 2 EGR project
• Removed $20,000 allocated to Park Street – Garafraxa Street West hardtop project
• Reallocated $50,000 from Mill Street sidewalk project to Durham Road East hard top project
• Removed $20,000 allocated to dam reserve to investigate partnership options
• Approved Bylaw 2023-002 to confirm proceedings of council

West Grey Police Services Board

This agenda for the West Grey Police Services Board meeting on January 10, 2023, contains only boilerplate interface text from the eSCRIBE software and no actual agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document provides no substantive content for residents to review.

The Board approved December accounts totaling $20,401.05 and appointed Chair Eccles and member Fawcett to a negotiating committee for upcoming contract talks. The Board also received monthly statistics for December 2022 and the Chief's report.

• Approved December accounts in the amount of $20,401.05
• Appointed Chair Eccles and member Fawcett to the negotiating committee for upcoming contract talks
• Approved minutes from December 12, 2022 and December 20, 2022
• Received December 2022 monthly stats
• Received Chief's Report

Special Council

This special council meeting of the Municipality of West Grey includes a staff report on appointing public members to the Police Services Board and the Library Board. Council will also enter closed session to discuss a matter related to Official Plan Amendment No. 11 under solicitor-client privilege, then consider a bylaw confirming the meeting's proceedings.

• Appointment of public members to the Police Services Board and the Library Board
• Closed session regarding Official Plan Amendment No. 11
• Bylaw 2023-001 confirming the proceedings of council

Council appointed public members to the Police Services Board and the Library Board for specified terms. The council also entered a closed session to discuss solicitor-client privilege and negotiations regarding Official Plan Amendment No. 11.

• Approved appointment of public members to the Police Services Board and Library Board (Carried)
• Approved entering closed session to discuss Official Plan Amendment No. 11 (Carried)
• Passed Bylaw 2023-001 to confirm the proceedings of council (Carried)