5.a County Council and Committee of the Whole minutes dated October 8, 2026
County Council adopted minutes from September 24, 2026, and a Special Committee of the Whole meeting dated September 22, 2026. Council directed staff to bring forward new Terms of Reference for the Joint Municipal Services Committee to consider re-establishing it in the next term. The consent agenda was received, including correspondence from United Way Bruce Grey regarding energy poverty, a letter from the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing on Buy Ontario procurement policies, and resolutions from Chatham-Kent and Prince Edward County. Council declared Westmount property surplus subject to shared driveway easements and directed staff to prepare an approval by-law.
Council Adopts Minutes and Introduces By-law
County Council adopted minutes from September 24, 2026, and introduced By-law 5309-26 to confirm actions of the previous term. The Committee of the Whole received correspondence regarding energy poverty, Buy Ontario policies, e-scooter frameworks, vacant storefront taxes, and surplus lands for Westmount property. Council directed staff to prepare a new Terms of Reference for the Joint Municipal Services Committee and appointed Lauren Chee-Hing as Integrity Commissioner.
Council Carries Motion on Permanent OCIF Funding
A motion was carried supporting a request to make the doubling of the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund permanent in advance of the 2027 allocations.
Agenda item 5.a: County Council and Committee of the Whole minutes dated October 8, 2026
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Minutes
Council
October 8, 2026
Present: Warden Andrea Matrosovs, Councillor Brian Milne, Councillor
Scott Mackey, Councillor Terry McKay, Councillor Sue Carleton,
Councillor Grant Pringle, Councillor Paul McQueen, Councillor
Dane Nielsen, Councillor Sue Paterson, Councillor Warren
Dickert, Councillor Ross Kentner, Councillor Shirley Keaveney,
Councillor Ian Boddy, Councillor Scott Greig, Councillor Barbara
Dobreen, Councillor Peter Bordignon, Councillor Kevin Eccles,
Councillor Tom Hutchinson
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,
Sharon Irwin, Manager of Community Housing, Pat Hoy, Director
of Transportation Services, Robert Hatten, Manager of
Communications, Savanna Myers, Director of Economic
Development, Tourism and Culture, Garrett Reed, Interim
Deputy Treasurer/Manager of Accounting, 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. via
Zoom. The Warden called Council to order and assumed the Chair.
O Canada
The Warden invited members of Council to stand for O Canada.
Roll Call
The Clerk confirmed that all members were in attendance.
Land Acknowledgement
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The Warden read the land acknowledgement.
Adoption of Minutes
County Council and Committee of the Whole minutes dated
September 24, 2026
CC62-26
Moved by: Councillor Eccles
Seconded by: Councillor McKay
That the minutes of the County Council meeting and Committee of
the Whole meeting dated September 24, 2026, and the resolutions
contained therein, be adopted as presented.
Carried
Special Committee of the Whole minutes dated September 22,
2026
CC63-26
Moved by: Councillor Paterson
Seconded by: Councillor Mackey
That the Special Committee of the Whole minutes dated September
22, 2026, be adopted as presented.
Carried
Closed Committee of the Whole meeting minutes dated
September 10, 2026 and September 22, 2026
CC64-26
Moved by: Councillor Bordignon
Seconded by: Councillor Milne
That the closed session Committee of the Whole meeting minutes
dated September 10, 2026 and the Special Committee of the Whole
meeting minutes dated September 22, 2026 be adopted as provided.
Carried
Closed Meeting Matters
There were no closed meeting matters.
Reports
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There were no reports.
By-laws
CC65-26
Moved by: Councillor Dickert
Seconded by: Councillor Dobreen
That By-law 5309-26 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. 5309-26 A By-law to confirm all actions and proceedings of the
Council
Carried
News and Celebrations
Councillor Carleton indicated that movie night at the Kemble Arena is scheduled on
October 9th. Gently used Halloween costumes are being accepted for a future swap.
Councillor McKay indicated the Poppy Campaign for the Chatsworth Legion will begin
on October 24th. Further, at the end of October, Chatsworth will be celebrating
Halloween at the Community Centre.
Councillor Milne noted that Southgate participated in the Communities in Bloom
Program and referred to the success.
Adjournment
On motion by Councillor Keaveney and Councillor Hutchinson, Council adjourned at
10:09 a.m. to the call of the Warden.
Andrea Matrosovs, Warden Tara Warder, Clerk
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Minutes
Committee of the Whole
October 8, 2026
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Call to Order
Grey County Council met on the above date via zoom. Warden Matrosovs assumed the
Chair and called the meeting to order at 10:10 a.m. with all members present.
Declaration of Interest
There were no declarations of interest.
Business Arising from Minutes
Notice of Motion provided by Councillor Pringle on September 24,
2026 - Joint Municipal Services Committee
CW156-26
Moved by: Councillor Pringle
Seconded by: Councillor Dobreen
Whereas the Joint Municipal Services Committee was established by
this term of Council to look at opportunities for shared services to be
pursued amongst two or more municipalities; and
Whereas the Terms of Reference had indicated that the Committee
would dissolve on September 25, 2026;
Now therefore be it resolved that staff be directed to bring forward
new Terms of Reference for the Joint Municipal Services Committee
for Council to consider re-establishing the Committee in the next
term of Council.
Carried
Delegations
There were no delegations.
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Determination of Items Requiring Separate Discussion
Councillor Eccles requested that item 6c) regarding Ontario Community Infrastructure
Funding Levels on the consent agenda for this meeting be pulled for further discussion.
Consent Agenda
CW157-26
Moved by: Councillor Hutchinson
Seconded by: Councillor Bordignon
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.
Carried
United Way Bruce Grey - Energy Poverty Brief
That the correspondence from the United Way Bruce Grey regarding
the Energy Poverty Brief be received for information.
Letter from the Honourable Robert J. Flack, Minister of Municipal
Affairs and Housing - Buy Ontario Procurement Policies
That the letter from the Honourable Robert J. Flack, Minister of
Municipal Affairs and Housing regarding Buy Ontario Procurement
Policies be received for information.
Municipality of Chatham-Kent - Resolution Regarding Regulatory
Framework for e-Scooters
That the correspondence from the Municipality of Chatham-Kent
regarding Regulatory Framework for e-Scooters be supported by the
County of Grey.
Prince Edward County - Resolution regarding the Vacant
Commercial Storefront Tax
That the resolution from Prince Edward County regarding the vacant
commercial storefront tax, be received for information.
CSR-CW-08-26 Declaration of Surplus Lands and Establishment
of Easements
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That report CSR-CW-08-26 regarding the declaration of surplus lands
be received; and
That staff be directed to enter into an agreement, for nominal
consideration, with the owner of Lot 27 Plan 444 (the “Easement
Agreement”) to grant and obtain the necessary easements required
to establish the shared driveway between Lot 26 Plan 444 and Lot 27
Plan 444, identified as Parts 1 and 2 on the attached draft reference
plan (the “Shared Driveway Easement”); and
That once the Easement Agreement has been finalized, staff be
directed to prepare an approval by-law for Council’s consideration;
and
That Grey County Council declares Westmount property 1343 8th
Avenue West, Owen Sound legally described as Lot 26 Plan 444,
Owen Sound (the “Property”); subject to a shared driveway
easement over Part 2 on the attached draft reference plan benefitting
Lot 27 Plan 444; City of Owen Sound, County of Grey, and subject to
a driveway encroachment easement over Part 3 on the attached draft
reference plan benefitting Lot 25 Plan 444, City of Owen Sound,
County of Grey (the “Driveway Encroachment Easement”) as surplus
to the needs of the municipality; and
That Lot 26 Plan 444 be valued based on a price achieved by listing
the property for sale on the open market through the services of a
realtor; and
That the Clerk be directed to provide notice of Council’s intent to sell
the property in accordance with the Land Acquisition and
Disposition Policy 4-52.
Items For Direction and Discussion
CCR-CW-16-26 Integrity Commissioner
CW158-26
Moved by: Councillor Nielsen
Seconded by: Councillor Bordignon
That Report CCR-CW-16-26 regarding an Integrity Commissioner
appointment for Grey County, be received; and
That a by-law be brought forward for Council’s consideration,
appointing Lauren Chee-Hing as the County of Grey’s Integrity
Commissioner for a three-year term beginning November 15, 2026;
and
That staff provide a notice of early termination to Principles Integrity
for existing integrity commissioner and closed meeting investigator
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services prior to Council approval as per Section 26.6 (b) of the
Procedural By-law.
Carried
Ontario Community Infrastructure Funding Levels
CW159-26
Moved by: Councillor Eccles
Seconded by: Councillor Mackey
WHEREAS the Government of Ontario doubled the Ontario
Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) from $200 million per year to
$400 million per year for 2021-2026 but has not publicly committed to
maintaining this level of funding beyond 2026;
AND WHEREAS the OCIF has become a vital and indispensable
resource for municipalities, assisting them with improving their
asset management programs and meeting community-preserving
infrastructure renewal needs;
AND WHEREAS increased geopolitical uncertainty is threatening the
economic prosperity of Canada, Ontario, and every municipality;
AND WHEREAS municipal infrastructure is a key enabler and
preserver of economic prosperity;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the County of Grey
supports Municipal Finance Officer Association's letter to the
Ministry of Infrastructure requesting that the doubling of the Ontario
Community Infrastructure Fund be made permanent in advance of
the allocations for the 2027 calendar year, helping municipalities to
continue building housing-enabling infrastructure while preserving
the economic value provided by existing infrastructure.
Carried
Closed Meeting Matters
There were no closed meeting matters.
Other Business
There was no other business.
Notice of Motion
There were no notices of motion.
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Adjournment
On motion of Councillor Carleton and Councillor McQueen, Committee of the Whole
adjourned at 10:34 a.m. to the call of the Chair.
Andrea Matrosovs, Warden Tara Warder, Clerk
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8 By-laws
Agenda item 8: By-laws --- Attachment: 5309-26 - Appoint Integrity Commissioner.pdf Source: https://helpos.ca/attachments/1d36d239091caeed0c335eeb09be9e653ef05800dc4eabf100bd452269291a39/8-1-5309-26-appoint-integrity-commissioner-pdf.pdf Corporation of the County of Grey By-Law 5309-26 A By-law to Appoint an Integrity Commissioner for the County of Grey (Lauren Chee Hing) WHEREAS Section 11 of the Municipal Act, 2001 authorizes a municipality to pass by- laws to provide for any service or thing that the municipality considers necessary or desirable for the public, including authorizing by-laws respecting the accountability and transparency of the municipality and its operations; WHEREAS Section 223.2 of the Municipal Act, 2001 provides that a municipality shall establish codes of conduct for members of the council of the municipality and of its local boards; WHEREAS Section 223.3 of the Municipal Act, 2001 provides for the following functions that can be assigned by the municipality to the Integrity Commissioner to perform in an independent manner: 1.
Appointment of Integrity Commissioner Lauren Chee Hing
The County of Grey enacted By-law 5309-26 to appoint Lauren Chee Hing as Integrity Commissioner for the period from November 15, 2026 to November 14, 2029. The by-law authorized all actions required to complete the appointment and repealed By-law 5162-26 effective November 15, 2026. Additionally, By-law 5310-26 was passed to confirm all Council actions and proceedings from October 8, 2026 to October 22, 2026.
Agenda item 8: By-laws
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Corporation of the County of Grey
By-Law 5309-26
A By-law to Appoint an Integrity Commissioner for the County of
Grey (Lauren Chee Hing)
WHEREAS Section 11 of the Municipal Act, 2001 authorizes a municipality to pass by-
laws to provide for any service or thing that the municipality considers necessary or
desirable for the public, including authorizing by-laws respecting the accountability and
transparency of the municipality and its operations;
WHEREAS Section 223.2 of the Municipal Act, 2001 provides that a municipality shall
establish codes of conduct for members of the council of the municipality and of its local
boards;
WHEREAS Section 223.3 of the Municipal Act, 2001 provides for the following functions
that can be assigned by the municipality to the Integrity Commissioner to perform in an
independent manner:
1. The application of the code of conduct for members of council and the code
of conduct for members of local boards.
2. The application of any procedures, rules and policies of the municipality and
local boards governing the ethical behaviour of members of council and of
local boards.
3. The application of sections 5, 5.1 and 5.2 of the Municipal Conflict of
Interest Act to members of council and of local boards.
4. Requests from members of council and of local boards for advice respecting
their obligations under the code of conduct applicable to the member.
5. Requests from members of council and of local boards for advice respecting
their obligations under a procedure, rule or policy of the municipality or of
the local board, as the case may be, governing the ethical behaviour of
members.
6. Requests from members of council and of local boards for advice respecting
their obligations under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.
7. The provision of educational information to members of council, members of
local boards, the municipality and the public about the municipality’s codes
of conduct for members of council and members of local boards and about
the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE COUNCIL OF
THE CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF GREY HEREBY ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. That Lauren Chee Hing is hereby appointed as the County of Grey’s Integrity
Commissioner for the period from November 15, 2026 – November 14, 2029.
2. That upon appointment, Lauren Chee Hing will have all the functions, powers and
duties of an integrity commissioner as set out in Part V.1, Accountability and
Transparency, of the Municipal Act, and in addition such functions, powers and
duties as may be assigned by Council from time to time.
3. That all actions taken and required to be taken by the Warden and Clerk on behalf
of the Corporation of the County of Grey to complete this matter including the
execution of the Agreement and any other associated documentation are hereby
authorized, confirmed and ratified.
4. That by-law 5162-26 a By-law to Appoint an Integrity Commissioner for the County
of Grey (Principles Integrity) be repealed effective November 15, 2026.
5. That this By-law shall come into force and take effect on November 15, 2026.
ENACTED AND PASSED this 22nd day of October, 2026.
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WARDEN: Andrea Matrosovs CLERK: Tara Warder
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Corporation of the County of Grey
By-law 5310-26
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 on October 8, 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 22nd day of October, 2026.
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WARDEN: Andrea Matrosovs CLERK: Tara Warder