Grey Highlands, ON

Committee of Adjustment (COA)

Inaugural Special Meeting of Council

Council

Heritage Grey Highlands Committee (HGHC)

Committee of Adjustment (COA)

Public Planning Hearing

Town Hall Forum

Cette réunion est un forum d'assemblée publique où le Conseil écoute les résidents, mais ne peut pas prendre de décisions ni débattre. Aucun vote ni action formelle ne sera pris. L'ordre du jour est uniquement procédural, offrant une tribune libre pour les commentaires du public.

Council

Economic Development Advisory Group (EDAG)

The Economic Development Advisory Group will receive updates from staff regarding current activities. The group will also review a report on economic development work completed to date and future planning.

• Economic Development Staff Update
• Report CTE.26.11: Overview of Economic Development Work to Date & Future Planning

Public Planning Hearing

Seniors Advisory Committee (SAC)

The Seniors Advisory Committee will receive a presentation on elder law and abuse prevention from the Grey Bruce Legal Clinic. The meeting also includes updates from the municipality, the South East Grey Community Health Centre, and various sub-committees.

• Presentation by Angela Yenssen on the Grey Bruce Elder Abuse Prevention Network and Elder Law Project of Rural Southwestern Ontario
• Update from Councillor Allen regarding Council Resolution 2026-559
• Update from Community Developer Geoff VanGeem of the South East Grey Community Health Centre
• Correspondence from the Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility regarding the 2026 Ontario Seniors Achievement Award
• Updates from the Action Plan and Age Friendly Seniors Health Fair sub-committees

Committee of Adjustment (COA)

Council

Grey Highlands Council meets Wednesday, October 7, 2026, in a hybrid session online and in Council Chambers. Council will receive two presentations: the Grey Highlands Lake Management Task Force final report and the Grey Highlands Solid Waste Management Master Plan from Jean-Louis Gaudet of EXP Services Inc. Council is also set to consider several by-laws, including a $50,000 funding agreement with the South-East Grey Community Health Centre, a cemetery price list, opting out of the Line Fences Act, and repealing By-law 2014-28 on nuisance beaver control. A zoning matter at 105 South View Lane and the Grey Highlands Museum Strategic Plan 2023-2027 are also on the agenda.

• $50,000 payment to South-East Grey Community Health Centre and By-law 2026-104 funding agreement (2027-2039)
• By-law 2026-109 to opt out of the Line Fences Act within Grey Highlands
• By-law 2026-107 Cemetery Price List, amending By-law 2025-009 by removing schedule H
• By-law 2026-105 to repeal By-law 2014-28 on nuisance beaver control; staff authorized to procure wildlife control services
• By-law 2026-108 to lift hold on Z34.2026 at 105 South View Lane

Memorial Relocation Task Force (MRTF)

The Memorial Relocation Task Force meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 2:00 PM to receive report CTE.26.10, a Memorial Relocation update, and to approve its agenda and the minutes of its 2026-09-01 meeting. The report notes Council passed Resolution 2026-617 on September 25, 2026 directing staff to give the task force more information about Grey County's request concerning the cenotaph currently at Grey Gables, including how that direction was received. The agenda itself lists no new motions beyond receiving the report for information; the next meeting date is listed as TBD.

• Receive report CTE.26.10 Memorial Relocation update for information
• Approve minutes of the 2026-09-01 meeting
• Council Resolution 2026-617 (Sept 25, 2026) directs staff to provide context on Grey County's request about the cenotaph at Grey Gables
• Prior Council closed session Oct 15, 2025 on Acquisition of Land - OPP Lands under 239(2)(k)
• Next meeting date listed as TBD

Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC)

The Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC) of Grey Highlands holds its final scheduled 2026 meeting on Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 6:00 PM at the Municipal Office in Markdale. The agenda is largely procedural: approving the agenda, approving minutes from 2026-04-02, and receiving reports for information from local park, recreation, and improvement committees. No decisions on rezonings, contracts, or fee changes appear on this agenda; the committee's next meeting is listed as none scheduled for 2026.

• Receives Feversham Park Committee Report (Member Briggs)
• Receives Markdale Recreation Committee Report (Member Fraser)
• Receives Priceville Improvement Committee Report (Member Harrison)
• Receives Eugenia District Community Improvement Association Report (Member Wickens)
• Receives Flesherton Beautification and Improvement Committee Report (Member Alton), Maxwell Hall Board Report (Member Priddle), Osprey Recreation Committee Report (Member Priddle), and Friends of the Rocklyn Arena Report (Member Booker)

Special Meeting of Council

Grey Highlands Council is holding a special meeting on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 1:00 PM, called by Mayor McQueen, who gave notice to the Clerk on September 25, 2026 under Section 19.1 of Procedure By-law 2024-097. Council is set to move into closed session to discuss an OLT Appeal under the Municipal Act's litigation and solicitor-client privilege exemptions, with CAO Karen Govan, Clerk Amanda Fines-VanAlstine, Planner Ashley Bilodeau and Solicitor Ed Veldbloom remaining in attendance. In open session, the only listed business item is a report for Rocklyn Arena and Community Centre, which the agenda states will be attached once available. The agenda is largely procedural and does not include the report's contents or any dollar figures.

• Closed session on an OLT Appeal under 239(2)(e) litigation and 239(2)(f) solicitor-client privilege
• Report for Rocklyn Arena and Community Centre listed as the only open-session business item, to be attached once available
• Special meeting called by Mayor McQueen, notice given to the Clerk on September 25, 2026 under By-law 2024-097
• Closed session attendance limited to CAO Karen Govan, Clerk Amanda Fines-VanAlstine, Planner Ashley Bilodeau and Solicitor Ed Veldbloom
• Adjournment to the Call of the Chair

Public Planning Hearing

The Municipality of Grey Highlands holds a Public Planning Hearing on three zoning by-law amendment applications. Z33.2026 would rezone a proposed 0.8-hectare severed rural residential lot at 468031 12th Concession B and restrict the retained barn to storage; Z31.2026 concerns 113315 Grey Road 14 (Sher-Weld, Solomon Martin); and Z32.2026 concerns Beaverline MFG at 428285 8th Concession B. The agenda includes planning reports and a consent notice of decision for B20.2026, which granted provisional consent subject to fees and a zoning amendment.

• Z33.2026: rezone 0.8-hectare severed lot at 468031 12th Concession B from Rural (RU) to Rural Residential Exception (RUR-XX), reducing MDS from 239m to 235m
• Z33.2026: rezone retained 32.37-hectare parcel to restrict existing barn to storage only
• Z31.2026: zoning amendment at 113315 Grey Road 14 (Sher-Weld Inc., Solomon Martin), concurrent with severance B19.2026
• Z32.2026: zoning amendment for Beaverline MFG at 428285 8th Concession B, pre-consultation files P59.2025 and P18.2026
• Consent B20.2026 conditions include a $300.00 severance approval fee and a $2,000 parkland dedication fee

Committee of the Whole (COW)

Tax Sale - Notice

The municipality has issued a notice for a Tax Sale meeting. The meeting is scheduled to be held in a hybrid format, both online and in the Council Chambers.

• Tax Sale

Community Safety Committee (CSC)

The Grey Highlands Community Safety Committee is meeting to receive updates and correspondence, including a municipal update from Mayor McQueen and Councillor Loughead, correspondence regarding Lakeshore Boulevard, and an article on 30 km/h municipal speed limits. The agenda is largely procedural, with items for information only and no decisions on substantive actions.

• Municipal Update from Mayor McQueen & Councillor Joel Loughead
• Haack Correspondence regarding Lakeshore Boulevard
• CARSP Article on 30km/h Municipal Speed Limits

Council

Grey Highlands Council is meeting to consider several items, most notably passing a new comprehensive zoning by-law (2026-088) and a related Official Plan amendment (No. 51), which would replace the current zoning by-law from 2004. The council will also decide on budget timelines, a development charges by-law for the Markdale Lagoon Expansion Area, a funding agreement for Stothart Hall, and road-related items. Several delegations are scheduled, including updates on the Markdale Arena and light pollution abatement.

• Pass By-law 2026-088, the new Comprehensive Zoning By-law, repealing Zoning By-law 2004-50
• Adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 51 and forward to County of Grey for approval
• Approve By-law 2026-102 establishing Area-Specific Development Charges for Markdale Lagoon Expansion Area
• Approve By-law 2026-101, a funding agreement with West Grey for Stothart Hall
• Direct staff to install two stop signs at Fitzgerald St and Uplands Dr

Town Hall Forum

Il s'agit d'un forum municipal informel conçu pour permettre aux résidents de partager leurs préoccupations et priorités avec le Conseil. Aucune décision officielle ne sera prise et aucun procès-verbal officiel ne sera enregistré lors de cette séance.

• Séance de consultation publique à Maxwell Hall

Heritage Grey Highlands Committee (HGHC)

The Heritage Grey Highlands Committee is reviewing updates on listed properties and community outreach. The committee will also consider adopting new forms and procedures for inspections under the Heritage Property Tax Rebate Program.

• Adoption of procedures and related forms for Inspections Under Heritage Property Tax Rebate Program (Report CTE.26.08)
• Update on Designation of Listed Properties regarding the January 1, 2027 provincial deadline
• Review of Council Resolutions 2026-525, 2026-526, and 2026-527
• Discussion regarding Former Talisman Heritage
• Update on Heritage Community Outreach Considerations

Committee of Adjustment (COA)

The Grey Highlands Committee of Adjustment will consider three consent (land severance) applications at 155074 7th Line, 113315 Grey Road 14, and 468031 12th Concession B, each with conditions including fees and zoning amendments. The committee will also receive a report and vote to cancel its November 10, 2026 meeting. The agenda includes routine items like approving previous minutes and adjournment.

• Consent application B18.2026 at 155074 7th Line: approval with $2,000 parkland dedication fee and $300 severance fee
• Consent application B19.2026 at 113315 Grey Road 14: approval with $2,000 parkland dedication fee and $300 severance fee
• Consent application B20.2026 at 468031 12th Concession B: approval with zoning by-law amendments for Rural Residential Exception and barn storage restriction
• Cancellation of November 10, 2026 Committee of Adjustment meeting
• Approval of August 11, 2026 minutes

Joint Waste and Diversion Site Board

The Joint Waste and Diversion Site Board will review reports on diversion programs and the 2027 draft operating budget. Members will also discuss the feasibility of using a mobile unit for household hazardous waste services at the Holland-Markdale site.

• Feasibility study for mobile Household Hazardous Waste unit at Holland-Markdale WDS
• 2027 Draft Operating Budget for Holland/Markdale Waste and Diversion Site
• Report on Diversion Programs (JWDSB.26.04)
• Correspondence regarding Estimated Holland-Markdale WDS Value

Council

The Council will review several zoning amendments and a comprehensive zoning by-law update. Other items include a wastewater charge update for Markdale and a bridge contract award.

• Award of $189,141.50 contract to Alexman Contracting Inc for Bridge E12
• Area-Specific Charge for Markdale Wastewater report
• Adoption of Comprehensive Zoning By-law 2026-088
• Zoning amendments for 172 Napoleon Street, 468042 12th Concession B, Bushview Farms Inc., and Russell Cabinets
• GSCA 2027 Draft Budget presentation

Memorial Relocation Task Force (MRTF)

The Memorial Relocation Task Force is reviewing a report regarding specific elements to include in the future memorial design. The group is discussing the relocation of historical items, including tablets, a cenotaph stone, and a portico-style building.

• 3 tablets from the old Markdale Hospital Site
• Black and grey cenotaph stone from Royal Canadian Legion Branch #333
• Portico-style cenotaph building and flagpole from 206 Toronto Street S, Markdale
• Proposed inclusion of 2 Vimy Oak trees and 2 granite reflection benches
• Proposed repair of black cenotaph stone engraving and flagpole rope system

Lake Management Task Force (LMTF)

The Lake Management Task Force will receive the final draft of its report covering Lake Eugenia, Brewster’s Lake, Irish Lake, and Wilcox Lake. The meeting includes a discussion of a final draft communications plan. The report outlines proposed actions for water quality, stewardship, and infrastructure.

• Final draft Lake Management Task Force Report
• Final draft communications plan
• Review of water quality testing and septic re-inspection pilot programs
• Discussion of proposed fertilizer by-law and Tidy Yards By-Law

Committee of the Whole (COW)

The Committee of the Whole is receiving report ENV.26.14 on the Kimberley-Amik-Talisman Water Treatment Plant Optimization & Capacity Study for information and will provide direction. The study found the plant meets current demand but faces challenges from aging infrastructure and increased turbidity, with options for replacing treatment systems costing between $900,000 and $3,000,000.

• Receive report ENV.26.14 on KAT Water Treatment Plant Optimization & Capacity Study
• Immediate recommendation: $20,000 technician assessment of Filter #1
• Option 1: Replace Treatment System #1 (0-5 years, $900,000-$1,600,000)
• Option 2: Replace Treatment System #2 and dosing systems (5-10 years, $950,000-$1,650,000)
• Option 3: Replace both systems with fully redundant packages (5-10 years, $3,000,000)

Economic Development Advisory Group (EDAG)

The Economic Development Advisory Group is reviewing the status of the Memorandum of Understanding with the South Grey Chamber of Commerce, which expires on December 31, 2026. Staff are assessing the current partnership's outcomes, including tourism initiatives and business support, to inform future recommendations for Council. The group will provide feedback on the existing agreement and considerations for the Municipality's future relationship with the Chamber.

• Review of South Grey Chamber of Commerce MOU expiring December 31, 2026
• Discussion of Chamber initiatives including CRM system and 'envelope tours'
• Update on Shop Markdale & Connecting Link Construction Business Support
• Receipt of Council Resolution 2026-455 directing staff to draft new MOU
• Economic Development Staff Update on ongoing officer recruitment

Public Meeting Development Charge Update

Grey Highlands Council is holding a statutory public meeting to present the Development Charges Background Study and receive public input on a proposed amendment to the Development Charges By-law for the Markdale Lagoon Expansion area. The meeting is open to the public, and written comments can be submitted to the treasurer.

• Public meeting on proposed Development Charges By-law amendment
• Background Study: Markdale Lagoon Expansion Area-Specific Development Charges
• Draft Area-Specific Development Charges By-law presented
• Public input accepted in writing or orally at the meeting

Public Planning Hearing

The Grey Highlands Public Planning Hearing on August 24, 2026 will receive public input on four planning applications: a County and local Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment for Wilton Sanitation to expand its on-farm diversified use (including a new septage holding tank), and three Zoning By-law Amendments for properties on Durham Road B, Euphrasia-Holland Townline, and 4th Concession B. The meeting is virtual and open to the public.

• Wilton Sanitation (405549 Grey Road 4): propose to expand on-farm diversified use to 8,630 m², add a 1,932,150-litre holding tank, and rezone to Rural Commercial (C4-XX)
• Brodhagen (325651 Durham Road B): Zoning By-law Amendment Z26.2026
• Pallister Farms (635317 Euphrasia-Holland Townline): Zoning By-law Amendment Z27.2026
• Bauman (349564 4th Concession B): Zoning By-law Amendment Z29.2026

Special Meeting of Council

At this special meeting, Council will consider a staff report on relocating the Council Chambers. They may direct staff to negotiate a lease with Grey County for the former Kids N Us facility, and authorize procurement for design and renovation. The agenda includes only this item, with no other business listed.

• Receive Staff Report CAO-26-09 on Proposed Council Chambers Relocation
• Direct staff to negotiate lease with Grey County for former Kids N Us facility
• Authorize procurement processes for design, construction, and renovation
• Authorize collaboration with Grey County as landlord on construction and renovation

Museum Advisory Board (MAB)

The Museum Advisory Board will meet in person on August 12, 2026, to approve the agenda and minutes from May 13, 2026, and to receive the Museum Curator's Report for August 2026 for information. The attached report highlights a 20.5% increase in attendance over the past three months compared to 2025, store and donation sales of $5,103.37 to date in 2026, and notes on vandalism and community events. No further meetings are scheduled after this one.

• Receive Museum Curator's Report for August 2026
• Attendance up 20.5% vs 2025 (759 vs 630 visitors, May–July 2026)
• Store and donation sales $5,103.37 to date in 2026
• Vandalism tagging reported on north side overlooking river
• No further meetings scheduled

Memorial Relocation Task Force (MRTF)

The Memorial Relocation Task Force is meeting to organize its work on relocating the Markdale War Memorial and Cenotaph. They will elect a chair, review the terms of reference and staff reports, and decide on sub-committees for memorial elements, property selection, and design. The task force will also discuss public engagement and set future meeting dates.

• Staff recommend 106 Eliza Street as the new memorial location (report CAO.26.02)
• Task force to establish sub-committees for memorial elements, property selection, and design
• Project framework and milestones proposal (CTE.26.07) to be adopted
• Potential grant from Veterans Affairs up to $25,000
• Meeting dates scheduled through October 2026

Committee of Adjustment (COA)

The Grey Highlands Committee of Adjustment will consider four applications: two minor variances (Artemesia Street and Grey Road 124) and two consent/severance applications (Euphrasia-Holland Townline and 8th Concession B). Each application includes conditions such as fees, easements, and zoning amendments. The meeting will also approve the minutes from the July 14, 2026 meeting.

• Minor Variance A09.2026 at Artemesia Street
• Minor Variance A10.2026 at 793510 Grey Road 124
• Consent B16.2026 at 635317 Euphrasia-Holland Townline with $300 severance fee, $2,000 parkland dedication, and zoning amendment
• Consent B17.2026 at 429027 8th Concession B with $300 severance fee and $2,000 parkland dedication

Seniors Advisory Committee (SAC)

The Seniors Advisory Committee will receive several updates for information, including a report on Age-Friendly Flag and Logo Advocacy, a summary of the June 2026 Age-Friendly Seniors Health Fair, and information on the Tax Relief for Low Income Seniors and Disabled Persons Program. The meeting is in-person only and includes standard procedural items like approval of minutes and agenda.

• Update on Age-Friendly Flag and Logo Advocacy (report CTE.26.06)
• Age-Friendly Seniors Health Fair Sub-Committee update with 2026 Fair Summary Report
• Tax Relief for Low Income Seniors and Disabled Persons Program information
• South East Grey Community Health Centre update
• Action Plan Sub-Committee update

Council

Grey Highlands Council will receive updates on Eugenia road improvements, a pumped storage project, and municipal finances. Delegations include Eugenia District Community Improvement Association’s survey results and Trans Canada Energy’s Ontario Pumped Storage Project update. Council will also vote on contracts for sidewalk repairs and winter sand/salt services.

• Authorization to tender Flesherton Arena universal accessible washroom project
• Award sidewalk improvements contract to D Rock Paving for $103,322.50 (excluding HST)
• Approve winter sand and salt contracts: Walkers Aggregates ($60,154), Robinson Haulage ($90,625), Seeley & Arnill Construction ($82,519)
• Lift hold on 117 MacDonalds Road zoning by-law
• Consider $20,000 one-time and $1,500 annual road impact contributions for On-Farm Diversified Use shops up to 400 sq m