Minutes

Council

Thursday, April 24, 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. Councillor Bordignon participated electronically.

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

The following staff members were also participating:

Randy Scherzer Deputy Chief Administrative Officer; Anne Marie Shaw, Director of Community Services; 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; Sue Murray, Deputy Treasurer; Garrett Reed, Manager of Accounting; Trevor Ireton, Engineering Manager; and Robert Hatten, Communications Manager.

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 April 10, 2025

• CC29-25
  Moved by: Councillor Dobreen
  Seconded by: Councillor Greig

  That the minutes of the County Council meeting and Committee of the Whole meeting dated April 10, 2025, and the resolutions contained therein, be adopted as presented. 

  Carried

Closed Meeting Matters

There were no closed meeting matters.

Reports

There were no reports. 

By-laws

• CC30-25
  Moved by: Councillor Milne
  Seconded by: Councillor Dobreen

  That By-law 5231-25 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.  5231-25 - A By-law to confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council
  Carried

News and Celebrations

Update from Georgian College

Steve Lowe, Chair of Georgian College's Board of Governors, shared that on April 15, 2025, Grey County was presented the 2025 Community Partner Award with Deputy Warden Brian Milne and CAO Kim Wingrove in attendance. He spoke about the positive partnership with Grey County Council and thanked Council on behalf of the Board of Governors, staff, and students.

Dave Shorey, Executive Director for the Owen Sound Campus shared that this meaningful award presented to Council is there way of recognizing that Grey County is building opportunities for people, and creating prosperity within the County and beyond.

Councillor Ian Boddy entered the room at 10:09 a.m.

Director of Economic Development, Tourism and Culture, Savanna Myers took a moment to recognize Steve Lowe and Dave Shorey of Georgian College. She shared that Grey County nominated Georgian College Owen Sound Campus for the Nuclear Innovation Institute's and Bruce Power's Clean Energy and Champion Award. She shared that on April 15, 2025 Georgian College was recognized at the Canadian Nuclear Conference in Ottawa.

Warden Andrea Matrosovs recognized Councillor Ian Boddy in receiving the Municipal Government Stewardship award. This award was given to him by the Canadian Nuclear Isotope Council at the Canadian Nuclear Conference in Ottawa.

Warden Matrosovs recognized that an additional award was presented to the Saugeen Ojibway Nation. Chief Ritchie of Saugeen First Nation and Chief Nadjiwon of Saugeen Ojibway Nation were at the conference in recognition of their collaboration and partnership in delivering Isotopes. 

Clerk Tara Warder introduced Acting Deputy Clerk Brittany Rier to Council.

Councillor Carleton shared the Market and Motors event with classic cars and market vendors starting on Monday May 5th. The event will continue on every Monday through the summer at Cobble Beach.

Councillor Dobreen shared the South Grey Chamber of Commerce Home Garden and Cottage Show is on this  weekend (April 26-27, 2025) from 10:00AM-4:00PM on Saturday, and 10:00AM-3:00PM on Sunday at the Flesherton Kinplex.

Councillor Kenter shared the Annual Quilt Show is back at the Meaford United Church 10:00AM-4:00PM this Friday and Saturday (April 24-25, 2025).

Adjournment

On motion by Councillors Paterson and McQueen, Council adjourned at 10:23 a.m. to the call of the Warden.