County Council Agenda Preview — June 25, 2026

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One-sentence summary: June 25 at 10:00 AM, Grey County is scheduled to examine hybrid planning options that allow engagement in joint development efforts or shared infrastructure projects without losing autonomy over local zoning decisions; approve practical adjustments to animal control compensation fees aligning service costs with municipal economic realities and resource availability; insert Net Zero targets into the framework guiding financial planning for fiscal year 2027 integrating climate considerations directly into the operational budget rather than treating them as separate line items; and review Nuclear Innovation Institute reports highlighting new educational opportunities where specific financial mechanics supporting skill-development programs remain under discussion.

On June 25 at 10:00 AM, Grey County Council will formally ratify a sequence of actions taken since mid-June through the adoption of By-law 5286-26. The Warden is scheduled to receive authorization from this vote to execute all necessary documentation required for these proceedings and reports previously reviewed by the council. Concurrently, practical adjustments regarding animal control compensation fees are under consideration, reflecting an ongoing effort to align service costs with current municipal economic realities. Furthermore, Council will examine hybrid planning options that allow Grey County to engage in joint development efforts or shared infrastructure projects while maintaining autonomy over local zoning decisions. The review of Nuclear Innovation Institute reports highlights the presence of new educational opportunities for residents; however, specific financial mechanics supporting these programs remain under discussion and have not yet been locked into a budgetary decision at this stage. Additionally, Council directs staff to engage with Georgian Bluffs, Meaford, and Owen Sound regarding emergency service costs and applications for development charge reductions starting June 25, with county funding covering ten percent of eligible costs.

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Attachment: 5286-26 - By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of Council (June 25) of the Corporation of the County of Grey.pdf
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Corporation of the County of Grey
               By-law 5286-26
  A By-law to confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council
WHEREAS Section 5 of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, states that the powers of
a municipality shall be exercised by its Council;

AND WHEREAS Section 5 (3) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, provides that
municipal powers shall be exercised by by-law;

        NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE COUNCIL OF
THE CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF GREY HEREBY ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. The actions of the Council of the Corporation of the County of Grey at its meetings
   held from June 11, 2026, to date, in respect of each recommendation contained in
   the Reports to Committee of the Whole, and each motion and resolution passed,
   and any other actions taken by Council at these meetings are hereby adopted and
   confirmed as if such proceedings were expressly embodied in this By-law.

2. The Warden and proper officers of the Corporation of the County of Grey are hereby
   authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to the said action, to
   obtain approvals where required and to execute all documents necessary in that
   behalf.


ENACTED AND PASSED this 25th day of June, 2026.


___________________________                      ______________________________
WARDEN: Andrea Matrosovs                         CLERK: Tara Warder

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Minutes
Council
June 11, 2026
Present:

Councillor Brian Milne, Councillor Scott Mackey, Councillor Sue
Carleton, Councillor Grant Pringle, Councillor Paul McQueen,
Councillor Sue Paterson, Councillor Ross Kentner, Councillor
Shirley Keaveney, Councillor Ian Boddy, Councillor Scott Greig,
Councillor Barbara Dobreen, Warden Andrea Matrosovs,
Councillor Peter Bordignon, Councillor Kevin Eccles, Councillor
Tom Hutchinson

Regrets:

Councillor Terry McKay, Councillor Dane Nielsen, Councillor
Warren Dickert

Staff Present:

Randy Scherzer, CAO, Niall Lobley, Deputy CAO, Scott Taylor,
Director of Planning, Anne Marie Shaw, Director of Community
Services, Jennifer Cornell, Director of Long-Term Care, Jennifer
Moreau, Director of Human Resources, Jody MacEachern,
Director of IT, Kevin McNab, Director of Paramedic Services,
Mary Lou Spicer, Director of Finance, Pat Hoy, Director of
Transportation Services, Robert Hatten, Manager of
Communications, Savanna Myers, Director of Economic
Development, Tourism and Culture, Linda Swanston, Manager of
Climate Change Initiatives, Sarah Johnson, Trails and Forestry
Coordinator, Sharon Melville, Business Integration Manager,
Garrett Reed, Manager of Accounting, Sue Murray, Deputy
Treasurer, Nelly Morrow, Financial Analyst, Tara Warder, Clerk,
Rayburn Murray, Deputy Clerk
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Call to Order
Grey County Council met at the call of the Warden on the above date at 10:00 a.m. at
the County Administration Building. The Warden called Council to order and assumed
the Chair.

O Canada
The Warden invited members of Council to stand for O Canada.
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Roll Call
The Clerk called the Roll with all members present, except Councillor McKay, Councillor
Nielsen, and Councillor Dickert.

Land Acknowledgement
The Warden read the land acknowledgement.

Adoption of Minutes
County Council and Committee of the Whole minutes dated May
28, 2026
CC34-26
That the minutes of the County Council meeting and Committee of
the Whole meeting dated May 28, 2026, and the resolutions
contained therein, be adopted as presented.

Closed Committee of the Whole meeting minutes dated May 28,
2026
CC35-26
That the closed session Committee of the Whole meeting minutes
dated May 28, 2026, be adopted as provided.

Closed Meeting Matters
There were no closed meeting matters.

Reports
There were no reports.

By-laws

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CC36-26
That By-law 5284-26 and 5285-26 be introduced and be taken as read a first,
second and third time, finally passed, signed by the Warden and the Clerk,
sealed with the seal of the Corporation and engrossed in the by-law book.
i.

5284-26 - A By-law to Adopt Amendment No. 27 to the County of Grey
Official Plan affecting lands described as Divisions 1 to 3, Part Lot 19
and 20, Concession 1; and, Part Lot 46, Concession 2; Geographic
Township of Normanby, Municipality of West Grey

ii. 5285-26 - A By-law to confirm all actions and proceedings of the
Council

News and Celebrations
Kevin McNab, Director of Paramedic Services, indicated that the Annual Car Wash and
BBQ Fundraiser in memory of Grey County Paramedic, Andrew Barfoot, is scheduled
for this Saturday. Proceeds from the event will support the Grey Bruce Hospice.

Adjournment
On motion by Councillor Eccles and Councillor Dobreen, Council adjourned at 10:07
a.m. to the call of the Warden.

Andrea Matrosovs, Warden

Tara Warder, Clerk

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Minutes
Committee of the Whole
June 11, 2026
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Call to Order
Grey County Council met on the above date at the County Administration Building.
Warden Matrosovs assumed the Chair and called the meeting to order at 10:08 a.m.
with all members present except for Councillor McKay, Councillor Nielsen, and
Councillor Dickert.

Declaration of Interest
There were no declarations of interest.

Business Arising from Minutes
Notice of motion provided by Councillor Greig at the May 28th,
2026 Committee of the Whole meeting
CW86-26
Whereas the County of Grey is obligated to submit a Response Time
Performance Plan to the Ministry of Health on an annual basis; and
Whereas the City of Owen Sound has identified rehabilitation
requirements for the Owen Sound Firehall and the Township of
Georgian Bluffs and Municipality of Meaford have identified future
needs for the Inter Township Fire Department;
Now therefore, Council for the County of Grey directs County staff to
engage in conversations with the Township of Georgian Bluffs, the
Municipality of Meaford, and the City of Owen Sound and/or the
relevant Boards to analyze and ensure emergency services are being
provided in the most financially responsible manner.

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Delegations
Annual Report and Update from Nuclear Innovation Institute Jessica Linthorne, President and CEO - NII
Jessica Linthorne, President and CEO of the Nuclear Innovation Institute (NII),
presented the Annual Report from the Nuclear Innovation Institute. She summarized the
continuing work across the sector including, ongoing skill development in trades,
showcase days, and more. She further highlighted the Clean Energy Frontier
Conference that is scheduled from October 8th-9th. She welcomed questions and
comments from County Council.

Determination of Items Requiring Separate Discussion
There were no items on the consent agenda pulled for further discussion.

Consent Agenda
CW87-26
That the following Consent Agenda items be received; and
That staff be authorized to take the actions necessary to give effect to the
recommendations in the staff reports; and
That the correspondence be supported or received for information as
recommended in the consent agenda.

FR-CW-10-26 2025 Investment Report
That report FR-CW-10-26 regarding the 2025 Investment Report be
received for information.

FR-CW-11-26 Lease Financing Report as of December 31, 2025
That Report FR-CW-11-26 Lease Financing Report as of December
31, 2025 be received for information.

FR-CW-12-26 Development Charges Reserve Fund Statement
That report FR-CW-12-26 regarding the 2025 Development Charges
Reserve Fund Statement be received; and
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That Council accepts the Treasurer’s declaration that the County is
in compliance with the reporting requirements of the Development
Charges Act, 1997 and any additional reporting requirements
identified by the Smart Growth for our Communities Act, 2015 (Bill
73); and
That report FR-CW-12-26 and related attachments be made available
on the County’s website or upon request.

TR-CW-27-26 Award of Tender RFT-TS-30-26 - Grey Road 30
Rehabilitation
That report TR-CW-27-26 containing the tender results for RFT-TS30-26 regarding the Grey Road 30 Rehabilitation Project be received;
and
That Cox Construction Limited be awarded the tender for a total
amount of $1,198,882.28, excluding HST; and
That staff proceed prior to Council approval as per Section 26.6 (b) of
Procedural By-law 5134-22.

Going Green in Grey Correspondence
That the six items of correspondence regarding Going Green in Grey
be received for information.

Town of Parry Sound - Review of Provincial-Municipal Fiscal
Framework
That the correspondence from the Town of Parry Sound regarding
the Review of Provincial-Municipal Fiscal Framework be received for
information.

Items For Direction and Discussion
CAOR-CW-15-26 Going Green In Grey Review (Deferred from
May 28, 2026, meeting of Committee of the Whole)
That report CAOR-CW-15-26 regarding the Going Green in Grey
review, be received for information.
CW88-26

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That the motion be amended to strike out “received for information”
and insert a second clause, being
That the County of Grey include in the 2027 draft budget, the
consideration/funding to maintain the commitment to the adopted
Net Zero by 2050 targets to advance the implementation of the 21
community actions and 13 corporate actions (known as Option 1 in
report CAOR-CW-15-26, Approved Going Green in Grey
Implementation).
A recorded vote was requested on the motion.
In Favour: S. Carleton 6; G. Pringle 5; R. Kentner 6; B. Milne 4; B.
Dobreen 3; A. Matrosovs 7; P. Bordignon 7; K. Eccles 6; T. Hutchinson 6
Opposed: S. Mackey 4; P. McQueen 6; S. Paterson 4; S. Keaveney 5; I.
Boddy 8; S. Greig 8;
Absent: T. McKay 3; D. Nielsen 5; W. Dickert 3;
Main Motion as Amended:
CW89-26
That report CAOR-CW-15-26 regarding the Going Green in Grey
review, be received; and
That The County of Grey include in the 2027 draft budget, the
consideration/funding to maintain the commitment to the adopted
Net Zero by 2050 targets to advance the implementation of the 21
community actions and 13 corporate actions (Option 1 in report
CAOR-CW-15-26, Approved Going Green in Grey Implementation).

TR-CW-26-26 Urban Roads and Road Exchange Task Force
Outcomes Report
Council took a recess at 12:00 p.m. and returned at 12:10 p.m.
CW90-26
That report TR-CW-26-26 regarding outcomes from the May 26, 2026
Urban Road and Roads Exchange Task Force meeting, be received
for information.
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PDR-CW-22-26 County Nuisance Beaver and Coyote and Wolf
By-law Update
That report PDR-CW-22-26 be received; and
That the County’s Nuisance Beaver Compensation program
authorized through By-laws 3274-91 and 4114-04 and the County’s
Coyote/Wolf Predation compensation program authorized through
By-laws 3332-92 and 4645-10 be discontinued and that by-laws 327491 and 3332-92 be repealed effective January 1, 2027; and
That County staff be directed to inform municipalities, farmers, and
trappers of this change, including ensuring all claims are submitted
by December 31, 2026; and
That County staff be directed to focus on education for non-lethal
methods of nuisance animal control in partnership, where feasible,
with the agricultural community, First Nations, Metis, conservation
bodies, landowners, and municipalities.
CW90-26
That the motion be amended to strike out the second and third
clauses, and insert the following two in their place:


That staff be directed to prepare an updated Nuisance Beaver
Compensation By-law as well as an updated Coyote/Wolf
Predation By-law, based on the considerations outlined in this
report, for County Council’s consideration; and



That the County’s Fees and Services By-law 5090-20 be
updated to reflect the current compensation rates of Bruce
County and indexed to inflation for beaver, coyote or wolf.

Main Motion as Amended:
CW91-26
That report PDR-CW-22-26 be received; and
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That staff be directed to prepare an updated Nuisance Beaver
Compensation By-law as well as an updated Coyote/Wolf Predation
By-law, based on the considerations outlined in this report, for
County Council’s consideration; and
That the County’s Fees and Services By-law 5090-20 be updated to
reflect the current compensation rates of Bruce County for beaver,
coyote or wolf, indexed for inflation; and
That County staff be directed to focus on education for non-lethal
methods of nuisance animal control in partnership, where feasible,
with the agricultural community, First Nations, Metis, conservation
bodies, landowners, and municipalities.

PDR-CW-23-26 Hybrid Planning Services Model Update
Council took a recess for lunch at 1:15 p.m. and returned at 1:40 p.m.
Councillor Bordignon left the meeting at 2:06 p.m.
Councillor Hutchinson left the meeting at 2:40 p.m.
CW92-26
That report PDR-CW-23-26 be received; and
That this report be sent as correspondence to the Township of
Chatsworth, Township of Georgian Bluffs, Municipality of Grey
Highlands, Town of Hanover, Municipality of Meaford, Township of
Southgate, and Municipality of West Grey requesting confirmation,
committing to the County’s proposed hybrid planning services
model or not, subject to acceptance of a final memorandum of
understanding; and
That for those municipalities interested in joining the hybrid planning
services model, that they also indicate their desired timing for
joining the hybrid planning services model, but that such timelines
do not precede January 1, 2027, with the exception of the Township
of Chatsworth who already purchases planning services from the
County.

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Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee
minutes dated May 27, 2026
Council took a recess from 2:41 p.m. and returned at 2:46 p.m.
CW93-26
That the Planning and Economic Development Committee meeting
minutes dated May 27, 2026, be adopted as presented and the
following resolutions contained therein be endorsed:
1. That report EDTC-PEDAC-08-26 regarding the Economic
Development, Tourism and Culture Strategic Progress Update
– May
2026 be received for information.

PDR-CW-24-26 Canada-Ontario Development Charge Reduction
Program
Councillor McQueen left the meeting at 2:41 p.m. and re-joined at 3:00 p.m.
Councillor Milne left the meeting at 3:02 p.m.
That report PDR-CW-24-26 regarding the Canada-Ontario
Development Charges Reduction Program be received for
information.
CW94-26
That the motion be amended to remove “for information” and insert
the following clauses:
That staff be directed to apply to the Canada-Ontario Development
Charge Reduction Program for a 50% reduction to the County’s
residential development charges with the County covering 10% of
the eligible program costs; and
That staff be authorized to proceed prior to County Council approval
as per Section 26.6(b) of Procedural By-law 5134-22.

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Main Motion as Amended:
CW95-26
That report PDR-CW-24-26 regarding the Canada-Ontario
Development Charges Reduction Program be received; and
That staff be directed to apply to the Canada-Ontario Development
Charge Reduction Program for a 50% reduction to the County’s
residential development charges with the County covering 10% of
the eligible program costs; and
That staff be authorized to proceed prior to County Council approval
as per Section 26.6(b) of Procedural By-law 5134-22.

Closed Meeting Matters
Council proceeded into closed session at 3:26 p.m.
CW96-26
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.

security of the property of the municipality or local board (property
security)

ii. personal matters about an identifiable individual, including
municipal or local board employees (personal information)
Council returned to open session at 3:52 p.m.
closed session were discussed. Committee of the Whole proceeded into closed
session for the purposes of discussing security of the property of the municipality
or local board and personal matters about an identifiable individual including
municipal or local board employees.

Other Business
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FCM Conference Updates
The Warden indicated this will be deferred to the next meeting of Committee of the
Whole on June 25, 2026.

Notice of Motion
There were no notices of motion.

Adjournment
On motion of Councillor Paterson and Councillor McQueen, Committee of the Whole
adjourned at 3:54 p.m. to the call of the Chair.

Andrea Matrosovs, Warden

Tara Warder, Clerk

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Corporation of the County of Grey
By-law 5286-26
A By-law to confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council
WHEREAS Section 5 of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, states that the powers of
a municipality shall be exercised by its Council;
AND WHEREAS Section 5 (3) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, provides that
municipal powers shall be exercised by by-law;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE COUNCIL OF
THE CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF GREY HEREBY ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. The actions of the Council of the Corporation of the County of Grey at its meetings
held from June 11, 2026, to date, in respect of each recommendation contained in
and any other actions taken by Council at these meetings are hereby adopted and
confirmed as if such proceedings were expressly embodied in this By-law.
2. The Warden and proper officers of the Corporation of the County of Grey are hereby
authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to the said action, to
obtain approvals where required and to execute all documents necessary in that
behalf.
ENACTED AND PASSED this 25th day of June, 2026.
___________________________
WARDEN: Andrea Matrosovs

______________________________
CLERK: Tara Warder

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