February 24 Meeting Highlights

Grey County Council met on February 22, 2022 at 10:00 a.m in the Council Chamber and virtually through Zoom. The meeting was immediately followed by a session of Committee of the Whole. Recordings of the meetings can be found on Grey County’s YouTube Channel.

County Council

• Council accepted the minutes of the February 10, 2022 County Council and Committee of the Whole Meeting.  Council  Committee
• Council accepted the minutes of the Grey County Official Plan Amendment Public Meeting held February 3, 2022.  Minutes
• Council approved the minutes of the December 17 Board of Health meeting. Council heard a verbal update from Medical Officer of Health Dr. Ian Arra. He noted Grey Bruce is in a favourable position as provincial restrictions are lifted.  Minutes

Committee of the Whole

• County Council approved the Grey County Age-Friendly Community Strategy and Action plan.  Nadia De Santi of WSP Consulting and County Planner Stephanie Lacey-Avon presented the strategy, which has a vision of creating a community that is inclusive of people of all ages and allows everyone to participate in all stages of life.  Report
• Council received a presentation from David Morris and May Ip of Welcoming Communities Grey Bruce. The organization assists newcomers in settling in our area. Presentation
• Council received an update on the Grey Bruce Local Immigration Partnership. Report
• Grey County is exploring the possibility of delegating certain planning approval authorities to local member municipalities. Staff presented a report outlining how municipalities could request this authority and how it could impact service levels. 
• Council discussed possible delegations for the upcoming Ontario Good Roads Association conference. Report
• Council received the 2021 Year-end Transfer report and approved directing the estimated $363,000 surplus to reserves.  Report

The Clerk’s Department maintains the official record 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.