May 6, 2026

Revisions

1. First published Substantive fetched Jun 23, 2026
   • · Motion 1 added: That Council agree to add the following item to the agenda: - 25th anniversary merchandise fees as item 8.2
   • · Motion 2 added: That the agenda be approved as amended.
   • · Motion 3 added: That Council receive the delegation from Alex Hector of South East Grey Community Health Centre on the topic of the renewal of 10 year program funding agreement for information; and That Council direct staff to report back on options for r…
   • · Motion 4 added: That Council receive the delegation from Karen Cox of the South Grey Chamber of Commerce regarding the Memorandum of Understanding between Grey Highlands and the Chamber for information.
   • · Motion 5 added: That the minutes of the 2026-04-15 Council meeting be adopted as circulated.
   • · Motion 6 added: That the minutes of the 2026-04-27 Special Council meeting be adopted as circulated.
   • · Motion 7 added: That Council approve By-law 2026-043, being a By-law to adopt the Terms of Reference for the Memorial Relocation Task Force.
   • · Motion 8 added: That the main motion be amended to add; as amended, to amend the composition to include 2 Council members and remove (and 1 appointed alternate)
   • · Motion 9 added: That Council approve By-law 2026-043, being a By-law to adopt the Terms of Reference for the Memorial Relocation Task Force as amended to amend the composition to include 2 Council members and remove (and 1 appointed alternate).
   • · Motion 10 added: That Council direct staff to bring back a by-law to amend by-law 2025-009 to add the 25th Anniversary Tshirt for $20 and hats for $25 including HST.
   • · Motion 11 added: That Council receive report CSD.26.10,Bring Your Own Booze (BYOB) – Provincial Regulatory Change for information; and That Council direct staff to maintain the current Municipal Alcohol Policy and not permit Bring Your Own Booze (BYOB) at …
   • · Motion 12 added: That Council receive report ENV.26.11, Procurement for a Tractor Replacement for information; and That Council approve an exemption under Section 2.3(b) of Procurement By-law No. 2022-050 to authorize a direct purchase of a tractor up to $…
   • · Motion 13 added: That Council receive report FIN.26.10 - 2025 Treasurer's Statement for information.
   • · Motion 14 added: That Council receive report FIN.26.11 for information; and That Council approve any project surplus or deficit arising from 2025 capital to be transferred to or from the respective reserve
   • · Motion 15 added: That Council receive report FES.26.05, Camp Molly for information; and That Council support Grey Highlands hosting a Camp Molly in 2026; and That staff be authorized to pursue partnerships, sponsorships and applicable grants to offset prog…
   • · Motion 16 added: That Council receive report FES.26.06, Burn By-Law Update for information; and That Council Approve Updates and Revisions to the existing Burn By-Law, and that Council approve By-law 2026-046 being a by-law to amend By-law 2020-045 being a…
   • · Motion 17 added: That Council receive report TPS.26.17, Award of RFQ-F18-2026-06 Bridge A20 for information; and That Council approve awarding the contract to W.G. Kelly Construction in the amount of $134,100 (excluding HST); and That Council approve R.J. …
   • · Motion 18 added: That Council receive report TPS.26.18, 3rd Line A Speed Reduction Request for information; and That Council direct staff to bring back a By-law for a speed a reduction to 50km/hour on 3rd Line A.
   • · Motion 19 added: That Council defer motion 2026-301 until after a Council recess to have staff join the meeting for further input.
   • · Motion 20 added: That Council receive report TPS.26.18, 3rd Line A Speed Reduction Request for information; and That Council direct staff to bring back a By-law for a speed a reduction to 50km/hour on 3rd Line A.
   • · Motion 21 added: Whereas when an infant under the age of one dies, the local funeral home waives all fees associated with the service; and Whereas cremation fees and/or plot preparation fees are waived; and Whereas coroner fees are also waived; now Therefo…
   • · Motion 22 added: Whereas TC Energy Pumped Storage Project in Meaford is in the Consultation and Assessment Phase; and Whereas the residents and Council of Grey Highlands have expressed interest and concerns regarding the Project; now Therefore be it resolv…
   • · Motion 23 added: Whereas the Lake Management Task Force has been reviewing the current testing and monitoring practices of Grey Highlands inland lakes; and Whereas water testing is a critical activity to collect data and monitor the health of lakes; and Wh…
   • · Motion 24 added: That the items on the Consent Agenda be approved with the exception of the items extracted for alternate consideration. Items extracted: 17.2, 17.3
   • · Motion 25 added: That Council receive the unapproved minutes of the 2026-04-02 Community Development Advisory Committee meeting for information.
   • · Motion 26 added: That Council receive the unapproved minutes of the 2026-04-13 Seniors Advisory Committee meeting for information; and that Council direct staff to include information for upcoming seniors events on the municipal website Seniors page.
   • · Motion 27 added: That Council approve the purchase of the Officer of the Year award plaques.
   • · Motion 28 added: That Council direct staff to report back to the committee with available accident statistics for the intersection of Wellington Avenue North and Isla Street in Markdale.
   • · Motion 29 added: That Council advocate to the County of Grey for the installation of physical traffic calming infrastructure of Grey Road 13 as a pilot initiative in the Village of Kimberley; and That Council request new speed data from the County of Grey …
   • · Motion 30 added: That Council receive the unapproved minutes of the 2026-04-20 Community Safety Committee meeting for information; and
   • · Motion 31 added: That Council receive the unapproved minutes of the 2026-04-21 Economic Development Advisory Group meeting for information.
   • · Motion 32 added: That Council receive the 2026-02-25 and 2026-03-25 Grey Sauble Conservation Authority meeting minutes for information.
   • · Motion 33 added: That Council receive the 2026-03-30, 2026-04-13, 2026-04-20 Peace Committee - GH25 meeting minutes and budget for information.
   • · Motion 34 added: That Council receive the Highland Drive Petitition for information.
   • · Motion 35 added: That Council receive the Stormwater Fees Regulation - Ontario Regulation 584/06 under the Municipal Act, 2001 for information.
   • · Motion 36 added: That By-law 2026-045, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council on April 27, 2026 and May 6, 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 …
   • · Motion 37 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: 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)
   • · Attendance added: Paul McQueen (present)
   • · Participation added: Paul McQueen depart
   • · Participation added: Paul McQueen depart
   • · Participation added: Paul Allen depart