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County Council
This is a routine procedural meeting of the Grey County Council. The agenda includes adopting minutes from the previous meeting and passing a by-law to confirm council proceedings. No substantive decisions or discussions are scheduled.
- Adoption of County Council and Committee of the Whole minutes from June 11, 2026
- Passage of By-law 5286-26 to confirm council proceedings
Council adopted the June 11, 2026 minutes with amendments directing staff to prepare updated Nuisance Beaver Compensation and Coyote/Wolf Predation by-laws that do not require a livestock kill and require residency in Grey County. A by-law confirming all proceedings was also passed.
- Adopted June 11 minutes with amendments to beaver/coyote by-laws (carried)
- Passed confirmation by-law 5286-26 (carried)
Committee of the Whole
This meeting addresses road transfers and funding, official plan amendments, collective bargaining, and other administrative matters. Notable items include a $33.6 million road transition funding model, ratification of a collective agreement with OPSEU Local 266 Social Services, and approval of official plan amendments for a farm severance and rezoning.
- Road transfer funding model of $33,671,286 plus $484,961 traffic signal funding and $5,514,527 development charges one-time payment
- Ratify collective bargaining agreement with OPSEU Local 266 Social Services
- Approve official plan amendment 30 for surplus farm dwelling severance on Part Lot 13, Concession 14 West in West Grey
- Receive information on official plan amendment 31 to redesignate lands at 772082 Highway 10 to Primary Settlement Area
- Include $2.8 million in 2028 budget for Regional Conservation Authority levies
Council approved a complex road transfer framework including over $33M in transition funding and a legal transfer date of June 1, 2027. The board also ratified a new collective agreement with OPSEU Local 266 Social Services and approved a site-specific official plan amendment for a farm dwelling severance.
- Approved road transfer funding model including $33.6M for lane replacement and $5.5M in development charges (Carried)
- Ratified and approved new collective agreements with OPSEU Local 266 Social Services (Carried)
- Approved Official Plan Amendment 30 for a surplus farm dwelling severance in West Grey (Carried)
- Authorized RFP for emergency management consulting services for 2026-2027 (Carried)
- Directed $2.8M be included in draft 2028 budget for Conservation Authority levies (Carried)
- Approved recruitment of a new Integrity Commissioner and appointment of Ontario Ombudsman as closed meeting investigator (Carried)
- Authorized lease renewal for ROMP Medical Student Residence in Owen Sound (Carried)
- Received information on Official Plan Amendment 31 regarding land redesignation in Southgate (Carried)
Grey County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee
The committee is reviewing accessibility plans for the 2026 municipal and school board elections from several municipalities. Members are also discussing upcoming public works including boardwalk rehabilitation, splash pad upgrades, and road reconstruction.
- 2026 Election Accessibility Plans: Hanover, Southgate, and Grey Highlands
- Markdale Connecting Link reconstruction report
- Weaver’s Creek Boardwalk Rehabilitation project
- Kelso Beach at Nawash Park splash pad and playground upgrades
- Site plan approvals for 2795 East Bayshore Road, 2753 15th Street East, and 1170 1st Avenue East
The Grey County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee met and received several reports and plans for information purposes only. No substantive decisions, approvals, or denials were made during the meeting. The committee received updates on election accessibility plans, an annual accessibility status report, and capital projects like the Markdale Connecting Link reconstruction and Weaver’s Creek Boardwalk rehabilitation.
- Received Town of Hanover's 2026 Election Accessibility Plan for information
- Received Township of Southgate's 2026 Election Accessibility Plan for information
- Received Municipality of Grey Highlands' 2026 Election Accessibility Plan for information
- Received City of Owen Sound Annual Accessibility Status Report (2025) for information
- Received report on Markdale Connecting Link reconstruction for information
- Received report on Weaver’s Creek Boardwalk rehabilitation for information
- Received report on Kelso Beach splash pad upgrade and playground replacement for information
- Received three site plan approvals from the City of Owen Sound for information
Agricultural Advisory Committee
The committee will receive updates on agricultural programs and planning amendments. Discussions will focus on wildlife management, land use plans, and upcoming community events.
- Experimental Acres Program 2026 project summaries
- Beaver and Coyote By-law update
- RALDS Niagara Escarpment Plan Amendment
- International Plowing Match planning
- Wild Weather and Climate Action exhibit at Grey Roots Museum
The Agricultural Advisory Committee heard updates on the Experimental Acres Program, Beaver and Coyote By-law changes, and the RALDS Niagara Escarpment Plan Amendment. No votes or substantive decisions were taken; the meeting was purely informational.
County Council
Council passed By-law 5284-26 adopting Amendment No. 27 to the County Official Plan for specific lands in West Grey. A confirmation by-law (5285-26) was also approved. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Adopted Official Plan Amendment No. 27 (By-law 5284-26): Carried
- Passed confirmation by-law 5285-26: Carried
Committee of the Whole
Council voted 50-35 to include funding for Net Zero by 2050 targets in the 2027 draft budget, advancing implementation of 21 community and 13 corporate actions. Staff were directed to apply for a 50% reduction in residential development charges through the Canada-Ontario program. Nuisance animal compensation by-laws will be updated with inflation-indexed rates, and municipalities were asked to confirm participation in a hybrid planning services model.
- Included Net Zero by 2050 funding in 2027 draft budget (50-35)
- Directed staff to apply for 50% residential development charge reduction
- Updated nuisance beaver and coyote/wolf compensation by-laws with inflation indexing
- Awarded Grey Road 30 rehabilitation tender to Cox Construction for $1,198,882.28
- Directed staff to engage municipalities on emergency services financial efficiency (CW86-26)
- Sent hybrid planning services model to municipalities for confirmation
- Approved consent agenda including 2025 investment report and lease financing report