Committee of the Whole Agenda Preview — September 22, 2026
Hook: 2027 Budget Forecasted Savings Strategies
Grey County · Committee of the Whole · September 22, 2026
Summary
One-sentence summary: At 10:00 AM on September 22, 2026, Council calls the meeting to order with O Canada and a roll call to determine member attendance, followed by a land acknowledgement as the fourth item. Staff presents slides on the 2027 and 2028 budget proposing forecasted aggregate savings and new revenue strategies. A notice of motion is included for item 9. The agenda then proceeds to declarations of interest before entering a closed session under Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 to discuss labour relations and employee negotiations driven by budget pressures, followed by items for direction and discussion, with other business left open for matters arising.
Council is scheduled to convene on September 22, 2026, at 10:00 AM to address forward-looking financial strategies and municipal priorities. Staff will present a budget overview using slides available for public review prior to the session, focusing on forecasted aggregate savings and new revenue strategies for the 2027 and 2028 budget intended for direction and discussion. A closed session is scheduled under Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 to discuss labour relations and employee negotiations driven by budget pressures. Members are expected to consider a declaration of interest from applicable members before addressing these items. The agenda will include procedural elements such as the singing of O Canada, a roll call for attendance, an item regarding other business left open for matters arising during the meeting, and a notice of motion.
Top Newsworthy Developments
- The meeting agenda featured a formal presentation regarding the 2027 and 2028 budget, focusing on forecasted aggregate savings and new revenue strategies.
- Staff utilized presentation slides to provide an overview of financial planning, which were required to be available for public review prior to the session start.
- A closed session was scheduled under Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 to discuss labour relations and employee negotiations influenced by budget pressures.
- Members are expected to consider a declaration of interest from applicable members before addressing items for direction and discussion.
- The agenda included standard procedural elements, including the singing of O Canada and a roll call to determine member attendance.
- An item regarding other business was left open for matters arising during the course of the meeting.
Key Topics & Sections
Meeting Details
- Jurisdiction
- Grey County
- Body
- Committee of the Whole
- Date
- September 22, 2026
- Transcript Status
- Agenda package summary and extracted subreport text
- Transcript URL
- https://helpos.ca/transcripts/grey-county/committee-of-the-whole/2026-09-22
- Official Source
- View official meeting page
Related Discussion
HelpOS discussion thread link pending.
Transcript Notice
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Full Transcript
1 Call to Order
Council called the meeting to order.
Agenda item 1: Call to Order
2 O Canada
The agenda item addresses the topic of O Canada.
Agenda item 2: O Canada --- Combined agenda package (secondary source) 2. O Canada
3 Roll Call
The council conducted a roll call to determine the presence of members.
Agenda item 3: Roll Call --- Combined agenda package (secondary source) 3. Roll Call
4 Land Acknowledgement
The agenda includes a land acknowledgement as the fourth item.
Agenda item 4: Land Acknowledgement --- Combined agenda package (secondary source) 4. Land Acknowledgement
5 Declaration of Interest
Council considered a declaration of interest.
Agenda item 5: Declaration of Interest --- Combined agenda package (secondary source) 5. Declaration of Interest
6 Items For Direction and Discussion
Council considers items for direction and discussion.
Agenda item 6: Items For Direction and Discussion --- Combined agenda package (secondary source) 6. Items For Direction and Discussion
6.a FR-CW-20-26 - 2027 and 2028 Budget
The report proposes forecasted aggregate savings and new revenue for the 2027 and 2028 budget.
Agenda item 6.a: FR-CW-20-26 - 2027 and 2028 Budget
6.a.1 Budget Overview Presentation (Presentation slides to be published in an amended agenda no later than Friday, September 18, 2026)
Agenda item 6.a.1: Budget Overview Presentation (Presentation slides to be published in an amended agenda no later than Friday, September 18, 2026) --- Combined agenda package (secondary source) 6.a.1
7 Closed Meeting Matters
The Committee of the Whole entered a closed session under Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, to discuss labour relations and employee negotiations driven by budget pressures.
Agenda item 7: Closed Meeting Matters --- Combined agenda package (secondary source) 7. Budget Overview Presentation (Presentation slides to be published in an amended agenda no later than Friday, September 18, 2026) Closed Meeting Matters That the Committee of the Whole does now go into closed session pursuant to Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, to discuss: i. labour relations or employee negotiations (budget pressures).
8 Other Business
The agenda includes an item for other business.
Agenda item 8: Other Business --- Combined agenda package (secondary source) 8. Other Business
9 Notice of Motion
The agenda includes a notice of motion for item 9.
Agenda item 9: Notice of Motion --- Combined agenda package (secondary source) 9. Notice of Motion
10 Adjournment
Council adjourns the meeting.
Agenda item 10: Adjournment --- Combined agenda package (secondary source) 10. Adjournment