Conseil · Ordinaire
18 février 2026
The Municipality of Grey Highlands Council
10:00 – 15:19 · 5h 19m
7 présents · 0 absents
Personnel et officiers présents
Amanda Fines-VanAlstine Clerk — Anna McCarthy Director of Finance/Treasurer — Chris Cornfield Director of Transportation — Danielle Thompson Committee & Records Coordinator — Jerri-Lynn Levitt Director/Deputy Clerk — Karen Govan Chief Administrative Officer — Marty Wellwood Fire Chief — Shawn Moyer Director of Environmental Services — Shawnette Crouse Acting Director of Community Services —
Revisions
- First published Substantive fetched Jun 23, 2026
- · Motion 1 added: That the agenda be approved as circulated.
- · Motion 2 added: That Council receive the delegation from Sue MacGowan on the topic of a petition related to under-servicing and public safety concerns in Osprey Bluffs Community for information; and That Council direct staff to report back on the delegati…
- · Motion 3 added: That Council receive the presentation from Stephan Labelle of Saugeen Mobility and Regional Transit on the topic of SMART Operation and Grey Highlands 2026 Contribution for information.
- · Motion 4 added: That Council receive the delegation from AHIGH on the request for assistance for the purchase of the former Centre Grey Hospital for information.
- · Motion 5 added: That the minutes of the 2026-02-04 Council meeting be adopted as circulated.
- · Motion 6 added: That Council receive report FES.26.01, SCBA Cylinder Purchase for information; and That Council approve the purchase of 59 new SCBA Cylinders from M&L Supply at a cost of $93,220 excluding HST.
- · Motion 7 added: That Council receive report TPS.26.02 for information; and That Council support Option 2, to amend the Parking By-law by extending the no parking section on George Street to 20 meters from the intersection with Toronto Street North on both…
- · Motion 8 added: That Council receive the recommendation to designate the Kimberley General Store from the Heritage Grey Highlands Committee for information; and That Council direct staff to bring forward a by-law to designate the Kimberley General Store p…
- · Motion 9 added: That Council receive report PL.26.05 related to planning application Z31.2025 Sherk Metal-Fab Ltd. for information; and That Council approve By-law 2026-013 being a by-law to approve Zoning By-law Amendment Z31.2025
- · Motion 10 added: That Council receive report ENV.26.03, Cost Contribution Agreement for information; and That Council approve By-law 2026-012 being a By-law to authorize the Cost Contribution Agreement with Stonebrook Development Inc.
- · Motion 11 added: That Council receive report FIN.26.02 Draft Reserve Policy for information; and That Council approve the reserves, definitions, uses, minimum and target balances included in Schedule A of the Draft Reserve Policy; and That Council direct s…
- · Motion 12 added: Therefore Be It Resolved That Council for the Municipality of Grey Highlands supports, in principle, the efforts of AHIGH to advance affordable housing in the municipality; and Be It Further Resolved That Council direct staff to report bac…
- · Motion 13 added: Amendment: That the main motion as amended by removing Item "2. Waiving pre-consultation planning fees and/or allowing planning staff or consultants to meet informally with AHIGH," be removed and the following be added: and; That Council w…
- · Motion 14 added: Therefore be it resolved that Council direct staff to draft a by-law to regulate the application of fertilizer and pesticides to ensure the water quality of Lake Eugenia, Wilcox Lake, Irish Lake, and Brewster Lake and bring back to Council…
- · Motion 15 added: That the items on the Consent Agenda be approved with the exception of the items extracted for alternate consideration. Items extracted: 17.2, 17.5, 17.9, 17.10
- · Motion 16 added: That Council receive the 2026-01-26 Public Planning Hearing meeting minutes for information.
- · Motion 17 added: Therefore, be it resolved that Council include the Heritage Grey Highlands Committee in consultations for the downtown Markdale development lands as they relate to the impact of any future developments on the heritage attributes of the Old…
- · Motion 18 added: That Council refer motion 2026-81 to the Heritage Grey Highlands Committees next meeting.
- · Motion 19 added: That Council receive the 2026-01-23 Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority Meeting Highlights for information.
- · Motion 20 added: That Council receive the 2025-12-17 Grey Sauble Conservation Authority meeting minutes for information.
- · Motion 21 added: That Council receive the Mayoral Decision 2026-003 - to Veto Council Resolution SPCouncil2026-02 for information; and That Council Override Mayoral Decision 2026-003, Decision to Veto Council Resolution SPCouncil2026-02 related to the 2026…
- · Motion 22 added: That Council receive the 2025-11-25 - Petition to Grey Highlands Council re: Underserviced Osprey Bluffs for information.
- · Motion 23 added: That Council receive the Centre Grey Health Services Foundation- Important Update for information.
- · Motion 24 added: That Council receive the Flesherton Love Committee Corres. for information.
- · Motion 25 added: That Council receive the 2026-02-05 Urban Road and Road Exchange Task Force Minutes and report for information.
- · Motion 26 added: That Council receive the 2026-02-06 - Peace Committee Minutes and Resolution CoW2024-199 for information; and That Council authorize the Peace Committee to spend up to $25,000 previously allocated in Reserve for the 25th Anniversary celebr…
- · Motion 27 added: That Council authorize the meeting to proceed past 3:00 pm
- · Motion 28 added: That By-law 2026-014 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council on February 18, 2026, read a first second and third time, and finally passed; and That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign and seal the same notwithstanding an…
- · Motion 29 added: That Council adjourn until the next regularly scheduled meeting or until the call of the Chair.
- · Attendance added: Dane Nielsen (present)
- · Attendance added: Tom Allwood (present)
- · Attendance added: Nadia Dubyk (present)
- · Attendance added: Joel Loughead (present)
- · Attendance added: Dan Wickens (present)
- · Attendance added: Karen Govan (present)
- · Attendance added: Chris Cornfield (present)
- · Attendance added: Anna McCarthy (present)
- · Attendance added: Shawn Moyer (present)
- · Attendance added: Marty Wellwood (present)
- · Attendance added: Amanda Fines-VanAlstine (present)
- · Attendance added: Shawnette Crouse (present)
- · Attendance added: Paul McQueen (present)
- · Attendance added: Paul Allen (present)
- · Attendance added: Danielle Thompson (present)
- · Attendance added: Jerri-Lynn Levitt (present)
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