Upcoming meeting preview for County Council on July 23, 2026 10:00 AM.

This preview is based on the published agenda package and supporting reports.

One-Sentence Summary

Council will review heritage tax refunds per By-law 5290-26; audit findings will present by Robyn Strangway-Calder and Ashley Cameron from the MNP auditors’ 2025 Audit Findings Report on July 9, 2026; and road jurisdiction transfers for lands added to Maps 1–5 via By-law 5291-26.

Whole Agenda Summary

The agenda is scheduled to consider: * 8 By-laws: Including a by-law providing tax refunds for eligible heritage properties (Attachment 5290-26). * 5.a County Council and Committee of the Whole minutes dated July 9, 2026: These minutes cover adopted June actions, introduced By-laws appointing an Acting Treasurer, amending the Official Plan for West Grey’s Durham and Neustadt areas, and confirming Council actions. The session also includes a review of the 2025 Audit Findings Report will present by MNP auditors Robyn Strangway-Calder and Ashley Cameron. * 8 By-laws (Subsections): Including By-law 5291-26 to add specific lands from Schedule ‘a’ to Maps 1-5, vesting jurisdiction over these highways in the County following a rationalization study approved June 25, 2026. Visual materials referenced include maps of city grids and road transfer layouts featuring locations such as St. Paul, Douglas, East 8th Concession, Grey Road, Southgate Road, Highway 6, Maplewood Street, Minto-NBruce, Huron, Ayton, and Highway 24.

Most Newsworthy Agenda Items

  • 8 By-laws: A proposal to introduce a by-law providing tax refunds for eligible heritage properties will be will present (Attachment: 5290-26). - 5.a County Council Minutes Review: June minutes adoption, introduction of by-laws appointing an Acting Treasurer, and amendments to the Official Plan for West Grey’s Durham and Neustadt areas are scheduled. Separate discussions regarding traffic calming on Grey Road 13 (Item 6a) and a Capital Project Status Update report dated April 30, 2026 (Item 6e), will be requested by respective Councillors. - Stormwater Fees and Transit Study: Correspondence regarding stormwater fees is expected to be reviewed. Endorsement of the transit study update extending GTR Route 2/GOST while re-introducing Route 5 from Owen Sound to Wiarton pending provincial funding will occur. Approval for specific modifications to the new Official Plan for West Grey’s Primary Settlement Areas (Durham and Neustadt) is anticipated, with staff directed to investigate physical traffic calming measures on a trial basis in hamlets and built-up areas within the County road system. - 8 By-laws (Land Transfer): Council will enact By-law 5291-26 to add specific lands from Schedule ‘A’ shown on Maps 1-5 to the Grey County road system, vesting jurisdiction over highways previously under West Grey, Chats

What To Watch

  • Which agenda items move forward to formal recommendations.

  • Whether staff proposals trigger additional public consultation or revisions.

  • Follow-up actions, timelines, and any deferred items.

Read full agenda archive page: https://helpos.ca/agendas/grey-county/county-council/2026-07-23

Transcript will be published here: https://helpos.ca/transcripts/grey-county/county-council/2026-07-23

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Original Agenda Package Links

Official meeting page: https://pub-grey.escribemeetings.com/MeetingsCalendarView.aspx/Meeting?Id=9098944f-3e9c-4d24-8d32-6d2c70673f40