April 15, 2026

Revisions

1. First published Substantive fetched Jun 23, 2026
   • · Motion 1 added: That Council agree to add the following item to the agenda: Draft Zoning By-law meeting format
   • · Motion 2 added: That the agenda be approved as amended.
   • · Motion 3 added: That Council proceed into closed session at 10:10 am to discuss matters related to the following: Update on negotiations - 239 (2)(k) - a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to…
   • · Motion 4 added: That a closed meeting was held and only closed session items identified were discussed in closed session; and That Council approve By-law 2026-038, being a By-law to amend By-law 2022-103, the 2022-2026 Appointment By-law, by appointing Co…
   • · Motion 5 added: That the minutes of the 2026-03-18 Council meeting be adopted as circulated.
   • · Motion 6 added: That the minutes of the 2026-03-25 Committee of the Whole meeting be adopted as circulated; and That the resolutions contained therein be adopted as presented.
   • · Motion 7 added: That Council approve By-law 2026-027, being a by-law to designate the general store located at 235304 Grey Road 13, Kimberley, Grey Highlands (former Township of Euphrasia) as a Heritage Property.
   • · Motion 8 added: That Council receive report CLS.26.05, Inland Lakes Water Quality Draft By-law for information; and That Council approve By-law 2026-023 being a Being a By-law to regulate the application of fertilizer to ensure the water quality of inland…
   • · Motion 9 added: That Council receive report CLS.26.06, Committee/Task Force Member Vacancies for information; and That Council approve By-law 2026-026, being a by-law to amend By-law 2022-103, the 2022-2026 Appointment By-law.
   • · Motion 10 added: That Council receive report CLS.26.07, Use of Corporate Resources for Election Purposes for information; and That Council approve By-law 2026-028 being a By-law to adopt an updated policy A09-C-04 Use of Corporate Resources for Election Pu…
   • · Motion 11 added: That Council receive report CLS.26.09, Community Improvement Plan Update for information; and That Council approve By-law 2026-030 being a By-law to amend By-law 2019-022 - A By-Law to Adopt a Community Improvement Plan for the Community I…
   • · Motion 12 added: That Council receive report PL.26.06, related to planning application Z02.2026 Menno Martin for information; and That Council approve By-law 2026-032 being a by-law to approve Zoning By-law Amendment Z02.2026.
   • · Motion 13 added: That Council receive report PL.26.07, related to planning application Z03.2026 -116 Baragar Road for information; and That Council approve By-law 2026-033 being a by-law to approve Zoning By-law Amendment Z03.2026.
   • · Motion 14 added: That Council receive report PL.26.08, related to planning application Z04.2026 Emax Farms Inc for information; and That Council approve By-law 2026-034 being a by-law to approve Zoning By-law Amendment Z04.2026.
   • · Motion 15 added: That Council receive report PL.26.09, related to planning application Z07.2026 for information; and That Council By-law 2026-035 being a by-law to approve Lift of Hold Z07.2026.
   • · Motion 16 added: That Council receive report PL.26.10, related to planning application Z10.2026 for information; and That Council approve By-law 2026-036 being a by-law to approve Lift of Hold Z10.2026.
   • · Motion 17 added: That Council receive report PL.26.11, related to planning application Z11.2026 for information; and That Council approve By-law 2026-037 being a by-law to approve Lift of Hold Z11.2026.
   • · Motion 18 added: That Council receive report PL.26.12, Z01.2026: Zammit for information; and That Council approve By-law 2026-030 being a by-law to approve Zoning By-law Amendment Z01.2026.
   • · Motion 19 added: That Council receive report PL.26.13, Z08.2026: Gandhi for information; and That Council approve By-law 2026-031 being a by-law to approve Zoning By-law Amendment Z08.2026, pending comments from the Conservation Authority.
   • · Motion 20 added: That Council receive report PL.26.14 Zoning By-law Update for information.
   • · Motion 21 added: That Council waive the requirements of section 20.1 of the procedure By-law to allow for a Hybrid meeting for the April 27, 2026 Public Planning Hearing.
   • · Motion 22 added: That Council receive report CSD.26.07, Design-Build of Four Outdoor Pickleball Courts (Flesherton), for information; and That Council award RFT-F18-2026-07 to Toronto Court Equipment (TCE) for a total base contract value of $193,000 + HST;…
   • · Motion 23 added: That Council receive report CSD.26.08, Community Grant Program request from the Friends of the Kimberley Forest for information; and That Council approve; the Friends of the Kimberley Forests request for $1250 Cash for creation of a newsle…
   • · Motion 24 added: That Council receive report CSD.26.09, Centre Grey Community Centre (Markdale Arena) – Fire Damage Update and Next Steps for information
   • · Motion 25 added: That Council approve By-law 2026-039 being a by-law to authorize an Onsite Septic Inspection Program.
   • · Motion 26 added: That Council receives staff report ENV.26.07 - Annual Monitoring Reports for the Waste and Diversion Sites for information.
   • · Motion 27 added: That Council receive report ENV.26.08, Brewster Lake Phragmite Control Follow Up, for information; and That Council support that the Brewster Lake Home Owner Association be responsible for the management of phragmites within the lake, with…
   • · Motion 28 added: That Council receives staff report ENV.26.09 - 2025 Annual Wastewater Compliance Reports for information.
   • · Motion 29 added: The Council receives staff report ENV.26.10 - 2025 Consolidated Linear Infrastructure Annual Performance Reports for information.
   • · Motion 30 added: That Council receive report FIN.26.08, Financial Update for information
   • · Motion 31 added: That Council receive staff report FIN.26.09 2026 Tax Rates for information; and That Council approve By-Law 2026-025 being a by-law to provide for the adoption of tax rates for 2026
   • · Motion 32 added: That Council receive report TPS.26.12, E12 Structure Replacement Options for information.
   • · Motion 33 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 34 added: That the main motion be amended to remove: "That Council direct staff to issue the tender; and That Council retain R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited for the Contract Administration" and add the following: "That Council direct staff to iss…
   • · Motion 35 added: That Council receive report TPS.26.10, E12 Structure Replacement Final Design for information; and That Council direct staff to issue a Request for Quote for the completion of a concrete slab; and That Council support R.J. Burnside & Assoc…
   • · Motion 36 added: That Council receive report TPS.26.13, Award of RFT-F18-2026-08 Hot Mix Paving for information; and That Council support awarding schedules A to D to MacDonnell Excavating Ltd. in the amount of $2,074,663.80 (excluding HST), including prov…
   • · Motion 37 added: That Council receive report TPS.26.14, Award of RFT-F18-2026-09 Microsurfacing for information; and That Council support awarding to Duncor Enterprises Inc. in the amount of $272,320.91 (excluding HST); and That Council support funding the…
   • · Motion 38 added: That Council receive report TPS.26.15 for information; and That Council approve By-law 2026-024 being a By-law to amend By-law 2019-104, Regulating Parking on Municipal Roads, by adding no parking on Kinburn Street in Eugenia and to amend …
   • · Motion 39 added: That Council receive report TPS.26.16, Canrobert and Inkerman Road Reconstruction for information; and That Council direct staff to proceed with public consultation on Option 4: Engineer Design Option 1A + Traffic Calming Measures’ which i…
   • · Motion 40 added: That the main motion be amended to remove: Option 4: Engineer Design Option 1A + Traffic Calming Measures’ which includes pulverizing the existing asphalt, improving the subbase, installing new streetlights, paving to include a narrow trav…
   • · Motion 41 added: That Council receive report TPS.26.16, Canrobert and Inkerman Road Reconstruction for information; and That Council direct staff to proceed with public consultation on Option 1: Like for Like’ which includes pulverizing the existing asphal…
   • · Motion 42 added: That Council receive report CAO.26.01, Markdale Urban Gateway RFEI Results for information; and That Council authorize all submissions of the RFEI to move forward to the public voting stage of the Markdale Urban Gateway project; and That C…
   • · Motion 43 added: That Council receive report CAO.26.02 Markdale Memorial and Cenotaph Relocation for information; and That Council direct staff to bring forward a by-law to approve the draft Terms of Reference as presented.
   • · Motion 44 added: That the main motion be amended to remove "as presented" and add "as amended to add into the mandate to review and select an appropriate location."
   • · Motion 45 added: That Council receive report CAO.26.02 Markdale Memorial and Cenotaph Relocation for information; and That Council direct staff to bring forward a by-law to approve the draft Terms of Reference as amended to add into the mandate to review a…
   • · Motion 46 added: That Council receive report CAO.26.03, 2026 RAM Rodeo Allocation of Event Proceeds for information; and That Council allocate the 2026 net RAM Rodeo funds equally between the Markdale Hospital Foundation and the Collingwood General & Marin…
   • · Motion 47 added: That Council waive the procedure By-law to provide a direct notice of motion
   • · Motion 48 added: That council provide the Osprey Rural Amateur Theatre Society (ORATS) the main hall at the Osprey Community Centre rent free on April 19, 26, 28, 29, 30 & May 2 for rehearsal and play.
   • · Motion 49 added: That the items on the Consent Agenda be approved with the exception of the items extracted for alternate consideration. Items extracted: 18.7, 18.8, 18.9
   • · Motion 50 added: That Council receive the 2026-03-10 Committee of Adjustment meeting minutes for information.
   • · Motion 51 added: That Council receive the 2026-03-23 Public Planning hearing minutes for information.
   • · Motion 52 added: That Council receive the December and February Grey Highlands Public Library Board meeting minutes and CEO reports.
   • · Motion 53 added: That Council receive the 2026-01-15 - Multi Municipal Energy Working Group minutes for information.
   • · Motion 54 added: That Council receive the 2026-02-13 SMART Board meeting minutes for information.
   • · Motion 55 added: That Council receive the 2026-02-24 Grey Bruce OPP Detachment Board meeting minutes for information.
   • · Motion 56 added: That Council receive the 2026-02-23, 2026-03-02, 2026-03-09, 2026-03-16, 2026-03-23 Peace Committee - GH 25 meeting minutes for information; and That Council approve the installation of 25th Anniversary Blade signs on existing Community na…
   • · Motion 57 added: That Council pass a motion to proceed past 3:00 pm.
   • · Motion 58 added: That Council receive the MECP - Proposed Boundaries for Regional Consolidation of Conservation Authorities for information; That Council direct staff to draft a letter directed to the Ministry outlining Grey Highlands opposition to the Reg…
   • · Motion 59 added: That Council receive the 2026-03-16 GSCA Brief - Conservation Authorities Consolidation for information.
   • · Motion 60 added: That Council receive the 2026-03 Correspondence - Waste Management Budget for information.
   • · Motion 61 added: That By-law 2026-039, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council on April 15, 2026, 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 a…
   • · Motion 62 added: That Council adjourn until the next regularly scheduled meeting or until the call of the Chair.
   • · Attendance added: Paul McQueen (present)
   • · 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: 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: Danielle Thompson (present)
   • · Attendance added: Jerri-Lynn Levitt (present)
   • · Attendance added: Shawnette Crouse (present)