June 9 Meeting Highlights

Grey County Council met on June 9, 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 May 26 County Council and Committee of the Whole meetings.  Council  Committee
• Council received the minutes of the April 22 Board of Health meeting. Dr. Arra provided an update noting COVID-19 indicators are favourable in our area. He also spoke to the Monkey Pox virus noting it is not expected to be a threat to the function of the healthcare system.   Minutes

Committee of the Whole

• Council approved the 2021 Asset Management report. Grey County is working to continuously develop and improve its asset management program to ensure the County’s assets are managed well and provide continuous service to the community. The updated plan recommends an annual tax levy contribution of 1.57% (up from the current 1.21%) to maintain the county’s $1.6B in assets .  Report   Presentation
• Council received an update on the Essential Skills Supportive Care partnership between Grey County, Bruce County, YMCA Employment Services, Georgian College and the 19 long-term care homes in Grey and Bruce. The partnership supports local education of individuals to advance their training as personal support workers (PSWs). To date 62 individuals have completed the program.   Presentation
• Council received a report on the organizational review of transportation services. The review recommended improvements to processes and some important staffing needs. Council directed staff to begin implementing the findings of the report. Additional costs will be considered in future budget discussions.  Report 
• Council approved a plan of subdivision known as Southgate Meadows Phase 2 that will create 155 residential units in Southgate. The development includes93 single detached lots and 62 townhouse units, plus additional public space for parkland and walkways.  Report

• Council confirmed a list of delegations that will be requested at the August  Association of Municipalities of Ontario conference. Topics include supportive housing, community paramedicine outreach, tools to support the development of affordable housing, long-term care, rural transportation, the need for more early childhood educators, and risk and liability in general use public areas.

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.