Minutes

Council

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 10:00 A.m. - 10:15 A.m.

Council Chambers - Grey County Administration Building

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Call to Order

Grey County Council met at the call of the Warden on the above date at 10:00 a.m. at the County Administration Building. The Warden called Council to order and assumed the Chair.

O Canada

The Warden invited members of Council to stand for O Canada.

Roll Call

The Clerk called the Roll with all members present, except Councillor Mackey and Eccles. Councillor Doug Hutchinson attended as an alternate for Councillor Eccles.

Councillor Bordingnon and Milne participated virtually.

Kim Wingrove, Chief Administrative Officer; Tara Warder, Clerk; and Rayburn Murray, Deputy Clerk were also in attendance.

The following staff members were also participating:

Randy Scherzer, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer; Anne Marie Shaw, Jennifer Cornell, Director of Long-Term Care; Jennifer Moreau, Director of Human Resources; Jody MacEachern, Director of Information Technology; Kevin McNab, Director of Paramedic Services; Mary Lou Spicer, Director of Finance/Treasurer; Pat Hoy, Director of Transportation Services; Savanna Myers, Director of Economic Development, Tourism and Culture; Scott Taylor, Director of Planning; and Robert Hatten, Communications Manager, Sue Murray, Deputy Treasurer, Linea Catalan, Business Enterprise Coordinator, Megan Myles, Climate Change Coordinator.

Land Acknowledgement

The Warden read the land acknowledgement. 

Declaration of Interest

There were no declarations of interest. 

Adoption of Minutes

County Council and Committee of the Whole minutes dated March 13, 2025

• CC19-25
  Moved by: Councillor Hutchinson
  Seconded by: Councillor Dickert

  That the minutes of the County Council meeting and Committee of the Whole meeting dated March 13, 2025, and the resolutions contained therein, be adopted as presented. 

  Carried

Closed Committee of the Whole meeting minutes dated March 13, 2025 and Closed Long Term Care Committee of Management meeting minutes dated March 20, 2025

• CC20-25
  Moved by: Councillor Keaveney
  Seconded by: Councillor Paterson

  That the closed session Committee of the Whole meeting minutes dated March 13, 2025, and the closed session Long Term Care Committee of Management meeting minutes dated March 20, 2025, be adopted as provided. 

  Carried

Long Term Care Committee of Management - March 20, 2025

Jennifer Cornell, Director of Long Term Care, provided an overview of the meeting. CAO Wingrove highlighted that Mrs. Cornell has been acclaimed Chair of the AdvantAge Ontario Board. 

• CC21-25
  Moved by: Councillor Carleton
  Seconded by: Councillor McKay

  That the Long Term Care Committee of Management minutes dated March 20, 2025 be adopted as presented and the following resolutions contained therein be endorsed:

  • That report LTCR-CM-03-25 regarding a Long-Term Care Director Update be received for information.
  • That the Long-Term Care Operational Report dated December 15, 2024, to February 14, 2025, be received for information.
  • That report LTCR-CM-05-25 regarding Rockwood Terrace Resident Life Improvement Operating Budget be received; and That staff be directed to proceed with donor’s request to purchase fresh flowers each week until the donation amount of $10,000.00 has been fully utilized.
  • That report LTCR-CM-06-24 titled 2024 Long-Term Care Write Off of Uncollectible Accounts be received; and That the recommended write offs in the amount of $0 as outlined in the report be approved.
  Carried

Closed Meeting Matters

There were no closed meeting matters.

Reports

There were no reports. 

By-laws

• CC22-25
  Moved by: Councillor Greig
  Seconded by: Councillor Hutchinson

  That By-law 5225-25 to 5227-25 be introduced and be taken as read a first, second and third time, finally passed, signed by the Warden and the Clerk, sealed with the seal of the Corporation and engrossed in the by-law book.

  1. A By-law to Appoint a Chief Administrative Officer for the County of Grey
  2. A By-law to Appoint an Acting Deputy Clerk for the County of Grey
  3. A By-law to confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council
  Carried

News and Celebrations

Councillor Boddy indicated that the City of Owen Sound received funding for the Guelph Owen Sound Transit (GOST) bus route.  

Councillor Kentner noted the 40th Anniversary celebrations for the Bell Choir is scheduled for Sunday, April 13th at 2:00 p.m. at the Knox Presbyterian Church in Meaford.

CAO Wingrove highlighted the collaborative projects with the County of Bruce, Dufferin and Saugeen Mobility and the Saugeen Mobility and Regional Transit (SMART), regarding the future of transit routes. On March 11th approval in principal was received from the federal grant and staff are hopeful for ongoing updates.

Supportive Outreach Services (SOS) and OSHaRE

Kevin McNab, Director of Paramedic Services, provided a presentation on the OSHaRE programs and services in partnership with Supportive Outreach Services (SOS). He thanked Colleen Trask-Seaman, Executive Director, OSHaRE, for all the work, support, and ongoing community partnership. Mrs. Trask-Seaman summarized the ongoing demand, success, and thanked staff and leadership for all their support.

United Way Grey Bruce – Award Presentation – King Charles III Coronation Medal (Kevin McNab)

Francesca Dobbyn, Executive Director for United Way Grey Bruce presented Kevin McNab with the King Charles III Coronation Medal. Ms. Dobbyn highlighted the ongoing dedication from Mr. McNab, referring to the success of the SOS program under his leadership. 

Business Enterprise Centre - Summer Company

Linea Catalan, Business Enterprise Coordinator, provided an overview of Summer Company, funded by the Provincial Government and administered by Grey County Business Enterprise Centre. She summarized the success of the program and how students can receive a $3,000 grant towards their business.

Youth Climate Action Fund - Deadline Extended

Megan Myles, Climate Change Coordinator, referred to the Youth Climate Action Fund and noted that the deadline has been extended to April 7, 2025. Individuals between the age of 15-24 can apply to receive up to $7,000. More information can be found at: thebluemountains.ca/YCAF.

Adjournment

On motion by Councillors Paterson and Nielsen, Council adjourned at 10:46 a.m. to the call of the Warden.