July 24 Grey County Council Highlights

Grey County Council met July 24, 2025, in the Grey County Council Chamber and virtually on Zoom. The meeting was immediately followed by a session of Committee of the Whole. A recording of the meeting can be found on the Grey County YouTube Channel.

County Council

• Council accepted the minutes of the July 10 Grey County Council and Committee of the Whole meetings.  Council  Committee
• Council accepted the minutes of the July 3 Long-Term Care Committee of Management meeting. Highlights of the meeting included a tour of the Rockwood redevelopment construction site, updates from the three homes, and an announcement that Rockwood Terrace Executive Director Karen Kraus will be taking on a new role leading operational readiness for the transition into the new long-term care home when it is completed in 2027. Director Cornell also noted Teri Fischer has been named the new Executive Director for the home.  Minutes

Committee of the Whole

• Council received a presentation from Timmins Martelle Heritage Consultants (TMHC) regarding archeology in Grey County and the goals of the Grey County Archaeological Management Plan. The consultants shared information about how data is collected, shared draft mapping of areas that could be considered of archaeological potential, and explained how this information can be used in a planning context. Municipalities have requirements under the Planning Act and Provincial Planning Statement.  Presentation
• Planning staff provided Council with an update on work drafting an Archaeological Management Plan (AMP). This project will help Grey County support the appropriate conservation of archaeological resources, as required by legislation. The creation of an AMP is recommended by the province as a useful tool for municipalities. The plan will be a useful tool and will also help strengthen relationships with the Indigenous communities, black descendant communities, and other groups with shared heritage. Councilors commented on the report and noted concerns about the potential of creating more barriers for development.  The report was received for information and an update with a draft plan is expected to be presented later this year, after additional consultation.  Report
• Council approved the redesignation of land on a property in West Grey to allow for more outdoor storage for an on-farm business.  Report
• Council received the Going Green in Grey annual snapshot highlighting progress made on the climate change action plan towards sustainability goals.  Snap Shot   Report
• Council discussed a previously deferred report regarding the replacement of the roof on the Moreston Heritage Village School House. Council amended the report and opted to move forward with a Euroshield shingle instead of a cedar shingle. These made-in-Canada shingles will last longer and are estimated to be cheaper than cedar.  Report

The Clerk’s Department maintains the official records for Grey County. This publication is intended to provide meeting highlights only. For official records, please refer to the meeting minutes, or contact the Clerk’s Department at 1-800-567-4739.