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

On July 23, 2026 at 10:00 AM, Council is scheduled to adopt By-law 5290-26 to provide for tax refunds for eligible heritage properties and enact other by-laws appointing an Acting Treasurer.

Whole Agenda Summary

Council will adopt June minutes and consider adoption of various by-laws, including those appointing an Acting Treasurer, providing tax refunds for eligible heritage properties, adding lands from Schedule ‘a’ to Maps 1-5 within the County road system, and amending the Official Plan for West Grey’s Primary Settlement Areas of Durham and Neustadt. Staff will present the 2025 Audit Findings Report by MNP auditors Robyn Strangway-Calder and Ashley Cameron, while Councillors may request separate discussion on traffic calming measures for Grey Road 13 or Capital Project Status Updates pending withdrawal. Council will review staff direction to investigate physical traffic calming measures in hamlets and built-up areas within the County road system, expanding an initial focus on Kimberley, and consider stormwater fee correspondence. Additionally, Council will endorse transit study updates that extend GTR Route 2/GOST and re-introduce Route 5 from Owen Sound to Wiarton pending provincial funding approval.

Most Newsworthy Agenda Items

CANDIDATE: * 5.a County Council and Committee of the Whole minutes dated July 9, 2026: Council will adopt June minutes and introduce By-laws appointing an Acting Treasurer, amending the Official Plan for West Grey’s Durham and Neustadt areas, and confirming Council actions. The agenda includes a presentation by MNP auditors Robyn Strangway-Calder and Ashley Cameron on the 2025 Audit Findings Report. Councillor McQueen will request separate discussion regarding traffic calming measures on Grey Road 13 (Item 6a), while Councillor Greig will pull Item 6e concerning a Capital Project Status Update report dated April 30, 2026. Council will receive correspondence regarding stormwater fees and endorse transit study updates extending GTR Route 2/GOST while re-introducing Route 5 from Owen Sound to Wiarton pending provincial funding. The new Official Plan for West Grey’s Primary Settlement Areas of Durham and Neustadt is expected to be approved with specific modifications. Staff are directed to investigate physical traffic calming measures on a trial basis in hamlets and built-up areas within the County road system, expanding an initial request focused solely on Kimberley. * 8 By-laws: Council will enact By-law 5290-26 to provide for tax refunds for eligible heritage properties under Section 365.2 of the Municipal Act,

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