18 mars 2026

Revisions

1. First published Substantive fetched Jun 23, 2026
   • · Motion 1 added: That the agenda be approved as circulated/amended.
   • · Motion 2 added: That Council receive the presentation from Jane Wilson of J.L. Richards on the Markdale Lagoon EA Phase 3 for information.
   • · Motion 3 added: That the minutes of the 2026-03-04 Council meeting be adopted as circulated.
   • · Motion 4 added: That Council approve By-law 2026-017, being a by-law to designate (Former Euphrasia Town Hall) the dwelling located at 156386 7th Line, Rocklyn, Grey Highlands (former Township of Euphrasia) as a Heritage Property.
   • · Motion 5 added: That Council approve By-law 2026-018, being a by-law to designate (Ceylon Public School) the dwelling located at 400085 Grey Road 4, Ceylon, Grey Highlands (former Township of Artemesia) as a Heritage Property.
   • · Motion 6 added: That Council receive report CLS.26.03, Restricted Acts after Nomination Day, AKA Lame Duck Period, for information.
   • · Motion 7 added: That Council receive report CLS.26.04, 2026 - 2030 Grey County Compliance Audit Committee for information; and That Council approve by-law 2026-019 being a By-law to adopt the Grey County Compliance Audit Committee Terms of Reference; and …
   • · Motion 8 added: That Council receive report PL.26.54, Changes to the Planning Act, for information; and That Council direct staff to update Local Procedures: Revise internal application completeness checklists and intake procedures to reflect the new regu…
   • · Motion 9 added: That Council receive the minutes of the 2026-03-03 Financial Assistance Program Committee meeting for information; and That Council approve FAP recommendations 2026-07 through to 2026-09, recommendations 2026-11 through to 2026-43, and rec…
   • · Motion 10 added: That Council approve a request from Centre Grey Health Services Foundation for the waiver of venue rental fees for the Centre Grey Recreation Complex for the Grey Highlands Grand Fondo cycling event, at an approximate value of $1,500.00 ($…
   • · Motion 11 added: That Council approve a request from the Centre Grey Lions Club for the waiver of venue rental fees for the Euphrasia Memorial Community Centre (large hall) for 20 business meeting rentals, at an approximate value of $1,400.00 ($70.00 (busi…
   • · Motion 12 added: That Council approve a request from the Centre Grey Lions Club for the waiver of venue rental fees for the Euphrasia Memorial Community Centre (large hall + kitchen) for two trivia fundraiser events, at an approximate total value of $770.0…
   • · Motion 13 added: That Council approve a request from the Eugenia Artists Group for the waiver of venue rental fees for the Flesherton Kinplex (large hall) for one Fine Art Show, at an approximate value of $425.00 ($425.00 (non-prime combined block rate) x …
   • · Motion 14 added: That Council approve a request from Feversham Agricultural Society for the waiver of venue rental fees for the Osprey Community Centre (large hall + kitchen) for two Ladies Night events, at an approximate value of $770.00 ($285.00 (prime e…
   • · Motion 15 added: That Council approve a request from Feversham Agricultural Society for the waiver of venue rental fees for the Osprey Community Centre (large hall + kitchen) for a Regional Agricultural Society Volunteer Event, at an approximate value of $…
   • · Motion 16 added: That Council approve a request from Feversham Agricultural Society for the waiver of venue rental fees for the Osprey Community Centre (small meeting room) for 10 business meeting rentals, at an approximate value of $700.00 ($70.00 (busine…
   • · Motion 17 added: That Council approve a request from Feversham Agricultural Society Junior Fair Board for the waiver of venue rental fees for the Osprey Community Centre (small meeting room) for 10 business meeting rentals, at an approximate value of $700.…
   • · Motion 18 added: That Council approve a request from Feversham Kinsmen for the waiver of venue rental fees for the Osprey Community Centre (large hall + kitchen) for two full days for Christmas celebrations, at an approximate value $1,190.00 ($495.00 (prim…
   • · Motion 19 added: That Council approve a request from Feversham Kinsmen for the waiver of venue rental fees for the Osprey Community Centre (large hall + kitchen) for a Heritage Dinner event, at an approximate value of $350.00 ($250.00 (non prime evening bl…
   • · Motion 20 added: That Council approve a request from Feversham Kinsmen for the waiver of venue rental fees for the Osprey Community Centre (small meeting room) for 20 business meeting rentals, at an approximate value of $1,050.00 ($70.00 (business meeting …
   • · Motion 21 added: That Council approve a request from Feversham Kinsmen for the waiver of venue rental fees for the Osprey Community Centre (large hall + kitchen) for a Strawberry Supper event, at an approximate value of $385.00 ($285.00 (prime evening bloc…
   • · Motion 22 added: That Council approve a request from the Flesherton and District Farmers Market for a cash contribution in the amount of $1,000.00 to cover the cost of hiring local musicians to perform at the farmers market.
   • · Motion 23 added: That Council approve a request from the Flesherton and District Farmers Market for a cash contribution in the amount of $500.00 to cover the cost of hiring local musicians to perform at the farmers market.
   • · Motion 24 added: That Council approve a request from Flesherton Fling Committee for a cash contribution in the amount of $109.98 to cover the cost of a tent rental for the Flesherton Fling.
   • · Motion 25 added: That Council deny a request from the Flesherton United Church for a cash contribution in the amount of $2,500.00 for the purchase of a generator to allow the church facility to be utilized as a warming/cooling centre.
   • · Motion 26 added: That Council approve a request from Friends of the Grey Highlands Museum for a cash contribution in the amount of $550.00 for an event celebrating Anges MacPhail.
   • · Motion 27 added: That Council approve a request from Friends of Kimberley Forest for the waiver of venue rental fees for Kimberley Hall for 12 business meeting rentals (board meetings), at an approximate value of $840.00 ($70.00 (business meeting rental ra…
   • · Motion 28 added: That Council approve a request from Friends of Kimberley Forest for the waiver of venue rental fees for Kimberley Hall for an open house event, at an approximate value of $130.00 ($130.00 (prime day block rate) x 1 day = $130.00).
   • · Motion 29 added: That Council approve a request from Friends of Rocklyn Arena for the provision of 6 portable toilets for the Father’s Day Classic Car and Antique Tractor Show, at an approximate Municipal cash expenditure of $960.00 (6 portable toilets x $…
   • · Motion 30 added: That Council approve a request from Friends of the Rocklyn Arena for the provision of 2 accessible portable toilets for the Father’s Day Classic Car and Antique Tractor Show, at an approximate Municipal cash expenditure of $440.00 (2 acces…
   • · Motion 31 added: That Council approve a request from Friends of the Rocklyn Arena for the provision of 2 portable handwashing stations for the Father’s Day Classic Car and Antique Tractor Show, at an approximate Municipal cash expenditure of $250.00 (2 por…
   • · Motion 32 added: That Council approve a request from Friends of the Rocklyn Arena for the waiver of venue rental fees for the Euphrasia Memorial Community Centre (large hall) for 12 business meeting rentals (board meetings), at an approximate value of $840…
   • · Motion 33 added: That Council approve a request from Friends of Rocklyn Arena for the waiver of venue rental fees for the Euphrasia Memorial Community Centre (large hall) for 8 business meeting rentals (car show meetings), at an approximate value of $560.0…
   • · Motion 34 added: That Council approve a request from Grey Bruce Native Seed Bank for a cash contribution in the amount of $1,000.00 to help offset costs associated with the promotion/delivery of educational programs and seed stratification.
   • · Motion 35 added: That Council approve a request from Grey Bruce Native Seed Bank for a cash contribution in the amount of $500.00 to help offset costs associated with the promotion/delivery of educational programs and seed stratification.
   • · Motion 36 added: That Council approve a request from Grey County Farm Safety Association for a cash contribution in the amount of $500.00 to help offset costs associated with the promotion and delivery of farm safety programming throughout Grey County.
   • · Motion 37 added: That Council deny a request from Grey Highlands Secondary School for a cash contribution of $2,500 to help offset costs associated with the delivery of the H2-OH! Pilot project.
   • · Motion 38 added: That Council approve a request from Kimberley Community Association for the waiver of venue rental fees for Kimberley Hall for the Kristmas in Kimberley Christmas carol event, at an approximate value of $140.00 ($140.00 (prime evening bloc…
   • · Motion 39 added: That Council approve a request from Kimberley Community Association for the waiver of venue rental fees for Kimberley Hall for 12 meeting rentals (board meetings), at an approximate value of $840.00 ($70.00 (business meeting rental rate) x…
   • · Motion 40 added: That Council approve a request from Kimberley Community Association for the waiver of venue rental fees for Kimberley Hall for 9 Bridge Club Rentals, at an approximate value of $630.00 ($70.00 (business meeting rental rate) x 9 meetings = …
   • · Motion 41 added: That Council approve a request from Kimberley Community Association for the waiver of venue rental fees for Kimberley Hall for Yoga, at an approximate value of $432.00 ($36.00 (non prime hourly rate) x 12 events = $432.00).
   • · Motion 42 added: That Council approve a request from Kimberley Community Association for the waiver of venue rental fees for Kimberley Hall for Pilates, at an approximate value of $432.00 ($36.00 (non prime hourly rate) x 12 events = $432.00).
   • · Motion 43 added: That Council approve a request from Kimberley Community Association for the waiver of venue rental fees for Kimberley Hall for Tai Chi, at an approximate value of $432.00 ($36.00 (non prime hourly rate) x 12 events = $432.00).
   • · Motion 44 added: That Council approve a request from Kimberley Yoga Group for the waiver of venue rental fees for Kimberley Hall for yoga/pilates x 2 times per week, at an approximate value of $1,872.00 ($36.00 (non prime hourly rate) x 52 events = $1,872.…
   • · Motion 45 added: That Council approve a request from Markdale and District Horticultural Society for a cash contribution in the amount of $1,250.00 to help offset costs associated with purchasing and planting of flowers in downtown Markdale.
   • · Motion 46 added: That Council approve a request from Markdale Recreation Committee for the waiver of venue rental fees for the Centre Grey Recreation Complex (large hall) for 12 business meeting rentals, at an approximate value of $840.00 ($70.00 (business…
   • · Motion 47 added: That Council approve a request from Markdale Recreation Committee for the waiver of venue rental fees for the Flesherton Kinplex (large hall) for a Mother’s Day Fashion Fundraising event, at an approximate value of $295.00 ($295.00 (prime …
   • · Motion 48 added: That Council approve a request from Osprey Recreation Committee for the waiver of venue rental fees for the Osprey Hall Meeting Room (small hall) for 12 business meeting rentals, at an approximate value of $840.00 ($70.00 (business meeting…
   • · Motion 49 added: That Council approve a request from Pickleball Club of Grey Highlands for the waiver of venue rental fees for the Flesherton Kinplex (large hall) for 2 Pub Night Fundraiser events at an approximate value of $570.00 ($285.00 (prime evening …
   • · Motion 50 added: That Council approve a request from Priceville Improvement Committee for a cash contribution in the amount of $400.00 for flowers at the cenotaph and at the community welcome signs.
   • · Motion 51 added: That Council approve a request from Priceville Improvement Committee for the waiver of venue rental fees at the Stothart Hall (large hall) for three fundraising events, at an approximate value of $855.00 ($285.00 (prime evening block renta…
   • · Motion 52 added: That Council approve a request from Rocklyn Agricultural Society for the waiver of venue rental fees for the Euphrasia Memorial Community Centre (large hall) for 10 business meeting rentals, at an approximate value of $700.00 ($70.00 (busi…
   • · Motion 53 added: That Council approve a request from Rocklyn Agricultural Society for the waiver of venue rental fees for the Euphrasia Memorial Community Centre (large hall) for 5 fundraisers, at an approximate value of $1,925.00 ($285.00 (prime evening b…
   • · Motion 54 added: That Council approve a request from Rocklyn 4H Lifeskills for the waiver of venue rental fees for the Euphrasia Memorial Community Centre (large hall) for 28 business meeting rentals, at an approximate value of $1,960.00 ($70.00 (business …
   • · Motion 55 added: That Council approve a request from Rocklyn Country Theatre for the waiver of venue rental fees for the Euphrasia Memorial Community Centre (large hall) x 10 rehearsals, at an approximate value of $700.00 ($70.00 (business meeting rate) x …
   • · Motion 56 added: That Council approve a request from Rocklyn Country Theatre for the waiver of venue rental fees for the Euphrasia Memorial Community Centre (large hall) for a four-day play run, at an approximate value of $1,840.00 [($425.00 (non-prime com…
   • · Motion 57 added: That Council approve a request from Royal Canadian Legion Branch #333 for the waiver of venue rental fees for the Flesherton Kinplex (large hall) for the Annual Mess Dinner at an approximate value of $285.00 ($285.00 (prime evening block r…
   • · Motion 58 added: That Council approve a request from Royal Canadian Legion Branch #333 for the waiver of venue rental fees for the Flesherton Kinplex (large hall) for a Dedication/100th Anniversary Dinner at an approximate value of $285.00 ($285.00 (prime …
   • · Motion 59 added: That Council deny a request from Strong Heart Program for a cash contribution in the amount of $2,500.00 for digital delivery of a youth wellness program.
   • · Motion 60 added: That Council approve a request from Temple Hill United Church for the waiver of venue rental fees for the Euphrasia Memorial Community Centre (arena floor + kitchen) for a community fundraising dinner, at an approximate value of $640.00 ($…
   • · Motion 61 added: That Council approve a request from Temple Hill United Church for the waiver of venue rental fees for the Euphrasia Memorial Community Centre (large hall + kitchen) for a Music Night fundraising event, at an approximate total value of $350…
   • · Motion 62 added: That Council approve a request from Victorian Order of Nurses - Grey Bruce for the waiver of venue rental fees for the Markdale Hall x 75 one hour bookings for VON SMART Exercise and Falls Prevention Program (55+), at an approximate value …
   • · Motion 63 added: That Council approve a request from Affordable Housing in Grey Highlands Inc for the waiver of venue rental fees for the Centre Grey Recreation Complex, Feversham Hall, and Flesherton Kinplex x 7 for community meetings at an approximate va…
   • · Motion 64 added: That Council approve a request from Affordable Housing in Grey Highlands Inc for the waiver of venue rental fees for the Centre Grey Recreation Complex, Feversham Hall, and Flesherton Kinplex x 4 for fundraising events, at an approximate v…
   • · Motion 65 added: That Council receive the unapproved minutes of the 2026-03-02 Joint Waste and Diversion Site Board meeting for information.
   • · Motion 66 added: That Council direct staff to schedule a Grand Opening Ceremony for the Waste Shredder.
   • · Motion 67 added: That Council receive staff report ENV.26.04, the 2025 Annual Water Compliance Reports for information.
   • · Motion 68 added: That Council receive report ENV.26.05, Award of Grey County RFT-TS-05-26 for information; and That Council support Grey County awarding RFT-TS-05-26 to Walker Construction Limited in the amount of $3,343,029.00 excluding HST; and That Coun…
   • · Motion 69 added: That Council receive report ENV.26.06, Markdale Wastewater EA Notice of Completion for information; and That Council approve issuing the Notice of Completion for the Markdale Wastewater Treatment Environmental Assessment for the 30-day rev…
   • · Motion 70 added: That Council receive report FIN.26.04 - Council Remuneration, Conference, and Expense Policy, for information; and That Council approve By-law 2026-020 being a By-law to amend By-law 2022-029 - Council Remuneration, Conference, and Expense…
   • · Motion 71 added: That the main motion and report be referred to a future CoW meeting.
   • · Motion 72 added: That Council receive report FIN.26.05 - 2025 Council Remuneration, for information.
   • · Motion 73 added: That Council receive report FIN.26.06 - Notice of Motion re: AHIGH, for information.
   • · Motion 74 added: That the main motion be amended by adding: and That Council fund the pre-consultation fee of $500 from the working capital reserve for AHIGH.
   • · Motion 75 added: That the amendment be further amended to add: and pending that AHIGH move forward with a planning application that the $500 fee be refunded to the municipality.
   • · Motion 76 added: That Council receive report FIN.26.07 for information; and That Council approve engaging Hemson Consultants to update the Development Charges as required; and That Council approve funding the cost from the Development Charges - Administrat…
   • · Motion 77 added: That Council receive report FES.26.02, Appoint CEMC for information; and That Council appoint Ryan Gillespie as Community Emergency Management Coordinator (CEMC), and That Council approve By-law 2026-021 being a By-law to amend By-law 2013…
   • · Motion 78 added: That Council receive report FES.26.03, Dispatch Contract Update, for information.
   • · Motion 79 added: That Council receive report FES.26.04, Grey County Regional Training Centre 2025 Update for information.
   • · Motion 80 added: That Council receive report TPS.26.03, Grey County Road Transfer for information; and That Council direct staff to forward staff report TPS.26.03 to the County of Grey.
   • · Motion 81 added: That Council receive report TPS.26.04, award of RFQ-F18-2026-01 Grader for information; and That Council supports awarding one new Grader to Toromont CAT in the amount of $617,178.00 (excluding HST);and That Council support the purchase of…
   • · Motion 82 added: That Council receive report TPS.26.05, award of RFQ-F18-2026-02 Backhoe Loader for information; and That Council supports awarding One new Backhoe Loader to Brandt Tractor LTD in the amount of $252,775.00 (excluding HST); and That Council …
   • · Motion 83 added: That Council receive report TPS.26.06, award RFQ-F18-2026-03 one new Tandem Truck and Dump Body for information; and That Council support awarding one new Tandem Truck and Dump Body to Viking Cives Ltd. in the amount of $421,772.00 (exclud…
   • · Motion 84 added: That Council receive report TPS.26.07, Award of RFT-F18-2026-02 Crushed Granular Road Material for information; and That Council support awarding the schedules as follows: Schedule A to Walker Aggregates in the amount of $269,722.00 (exclu…
   • · Motion 85 added: That Council receive report TPS.26.08 award of RFT-F18-2026-03 Calcium Chloride - Liquid 35% for information; and That Council support awarding to Da-Lee Dust Control in the amount of $378,688.00 (excluding HST)
   • · Motion 86 added: That Council receive report TPS.26.09, Award of RFT-F18-2026-04 Reconstruction of Bridge O12 for information; and That Council support awarding the tender to Seeley and Arnill Construction in the amount of $446,228.42(excluding HST); and T…
   • · Motion 87 added: That Council receive report TPS.26.10, E12 Structure Replacement Final Design for information; and That Council direct staff to issue the tender; and That Council retain R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited for the Contract Administration.
   • · Motion 88 added: That the main motion be deferred until a staff report can be brought back to Council on alternative options for E12 bridge repair to extend the life of the bridge.
   • · Motion 89 added: That Council receive report TPS.26.11, Hydro One Easements for information; and That Council authorize staff to sign the easement agreements for 4 Main Street West, Markdale with Hydro One.
   • · Motion 90 added: Whereas the Lake Management Task Force conducted an online public Lake Community Survey, which provides valuable results and information; now Therefore be it resolved that Council direct staff to promote and share the Lake Community Survey…
   • · Motion 91 added: That the items on the Consent Agenda be approved with the exception of the items extracted for alternate consideration.
   • · Motion 92 added: That Council receive the 2026-01-09 - SMART Board meeting minutes for information.
   • · Motion 93 added: That Council receive the 2026-02-23 Public Planning Hearing Minutes for information.
   • · Motion 94 added: That Council receive the 2026-02-27 Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority Meeting Highlights for information.
   • · Motion 95 added: That Council receive the 2026-01-27 - Grey Bruce OPP Detachment Board Minutes for information.
   • · Motion 96 added: That By-law 2026-022, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council on 2026-03-18, be 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 any c…
   • · Motion 97 added: That Council adjourn until the next regularly scheduled meeting or until the call of the Chair.
   • · Attendance added: Dane Nielsen (present)
   • · Attendance added: Paul Allen (present)
   • · Attendance added: Tom Allwood (present)
   • · Attendance added: Nadia Dubyk (present)
   • · Attendance added: Joel Loughead (present)
   • · Attendance added: Dan Wickens (present)
   • · Attendance added: Anna McCarthy (present)
   • · Attendance added: Shawn Moyer (present)
   • · Attendance added: Marty Wellwood (present)
   • · Attendance added: Amanda Fines-VanAlstine (present)
   • · Attendance added: Danielle Thompson (present)
   • · Attendance added: Jerri-Lynn Levitt (present)
   • · Attendance added: Shawnette Crouse (present)
   • · Attendance added: Paul McQueen (present)
   • · Attendance added: Karen Govan (present)
   • · Attendance added: Chris Cornfield (present)
   • · Participation added: Member Allen recuse
   • · Participation added: Sharon Wickens recuse
   • · Participation added: Sharon Wickens recuse
   • · Participation added: Member Allen recuse