Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (25 motions)
25 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
"THAT the minutes of the regular council meeting held on April 2, 2024, and the special council meeting held on April 4, 2024, as presented be adopted."
Moved by Councillor Nuhn, seconded by Deputy Mayor Hutchinson
Carried
"THAT the minutes of committees and boards are hereby received."
Moved by Councillor Townsend, seconded by Councillor Hutchinson
Carried
“THAT in consideration of correspondence received from the Falun Dafa Association of Canada respecting a request to proclaim May 13, 2024, as Falun Dafa Day, council receives the correspondence for information purposes.”
Moved by Councillor Townsend, seconded by Deputy Mayor Hutchinson
Carried
“THAT in consideration of correspondence received April 6, 2024, from Enbridge Gas respecting a request to deny Environmental Defence’s (ED) motion to the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) with respect to the review of decisions on intervenor evidence and discovery, council receives the correspondence for information purposes.”
Moved by Councillor Shea, seconded by Councillor Foerster
Carried
“THAT in consideration of correspondence received from the Township of Adelaide Metcalfe respecting a request to increase tile drain loan limits, council directs staff to send a letter of support for the resolution to the minister of agriculture, food, and rural affairs, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, and the Rural Ontario Municipal Association.”
Moved by Councillor Nuhn, seconded by Councillor Townsend
Carried
“THAT in consideration of correspondence received from the Township of Asphodel-Norwood respecting Public Health Ontario Labs, council directs staff to send a letter of support for the resolution to the minister of health, and the MPP for Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound.”
Moved by Councillor Nuhn, seconded by Councillor Foerster
Carried
“THAT in consideration of correspondence received from Prince Edward County respecting a Call to Action to Meet the Deadline of an Accessible Ontario by 2025, council directs staff to send a letter of support for the resolution to the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Seniors and Accessibility, the Minister of Children, Community, and Social Services, the Minister of Health, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario.”
Moved by Councillor Shea, seconded by Councillor Townsend
Carried
"THAT council receives all correspondence not otherwise dealt with."
Moved by Councillor Foerster, seconded by Deputy Mayor Hutchinson
Carried
"THAT in consideration of staff report “South Grey Chamber of Commerce – West grey Appointee”, council appoints councillor Joyce Nuhn as a voting member on behalf of the municipality."
Moved by Deputy Mayor Hutchinson, seconded by Councillor Hutchinson
Carried
"THAT in consideration of staff report “IPW-2024-15 – 2023 Wastewater Annual Reports” council receives the Durham Wastewater Treatment Plant and the Neustadt Lagoons 2023 annual reports for information purposes."
Moved by Councillor Hutchinson, seconded by Councillor Nuhn
Carried
"THAT in consideration of staff report ‘Appointment of Building Inspector Under the Building Code Act,’ council directs staff to bring forward a bylaw to: 1. Appoint Andrew Cornfield as a building inspector for the purpose of enforcement of the Building Code Act and any regulations and bylaws made thereunder; and 2. Repeal Bylaw Nos. 65-2022 and 52-2017."
Moved by Deputy Mayor Hutchinson, seconded by Councillor Townsend
Carried
“THAT in consideration of staff report ‘2024 Grants to Organizations’, council grants $13,850.00 to Centre Grey Health Services from the 2024 community grants budget for 2024.
Moved by Councillor Hutchinson, seconded by Councillor Nuhn
Carried
“THAT in consideration of staff report ‘2024 Grants to Organizations’, council grants $1,000.00 to the Durham Agricultural Society from the 2024 community grants budget for 2024.
Moved by Councillor Hutchinson, seconded by Councillor Shea
Carried
“THAT in consideration of staff report ‘2024 Grants to Organizations’, council grants $1,000.00 to Neustadt/Normanby/Carrick Agricultural Society from the 2024 community grants budget for 2024.
Moved by Councillor Townsend, seconded by Councillor Shea
Carried
“THAT in consideration of staff report ‘2024 Grants to Organizations’, council grants $1,000.00 to Ayton 4H/Grey County 4H Leaders Association from the 2024 community grants budget for 2024.
Moved by Councillor Hutchinson, seconded by Councillor Nuhn
Carried
“THAT in consideration of staff report ‘2024 Grants to Organizations’, council grants $300.00 to Bentinck Plowmans Association from the 2024 community grants budget for 2024.
Moved by Councillor Shea, seconded by Councillor Nuhn
Carried
“THAT in consideration of staff report ‘2024 Grants to Organizations’, council grants $1,000.00 to the Durham Art Gallery from the 2024 community grants budget for 2024.
Moved by Councillor Nuhn, seconded by Councillor Hutchinson
Carried
“THAT in consideration of staff report ‘2024 Grants to Organizations’, council forgoes providing a grant to Grey Zone Collective for 2024.
Moved by Councillor Townsend, seconded by Councillor Nuhn
Carried
“THAT in consideration of staff report ‘2024 Grants to Organizations’, council forgoes providing a grant to Saugeen Valley Pony Club for 2024.
Moved by Councillor Hutchinson, seconded by Councillor Foerster
Carried
“THAT in consideration of staff report ‘2024 Grants to Organizations’, council forgoes providing a grant to Bruce Grey Mentorship for 2024.
Moved by Councillor Hutchinson, seconded by Councillor Foerster
Carried
“THAT in consideration of staff report ‘2024 Grants to Organizations’, council grants $11,700.00 to the Durham Hospital Foundation from the 2024 community grants budget for 2024.
Moved by Councillor Shea, seconded by Councillor Nuhn
Carried
"THAT in consideration of staff report ‘Land Transfer – Grey County Rockwood Terrace Development’, council: 1. Declares part 1 of Plan 17R-1602 to be surplus to the needs of the municipality; 2. Directs staff to bring forward a bylaw to stop up and close part 1 of Plan 17R-1602; and 3. Directs staff to bring forward any bylaws necessary to facilitate the transfer of part 1 of Plan 17R-1602 to the Corporation of the County of Grey."
Moved by Deputy Mayor Hutchinson, seconded by Councillor Townsend
Carried
"THAT in consideration of staff report ‘Candue Home 2020 Ltd. – Consent Agreement’ council authorizes the mayor and clerk to sign a consent agreement with Candue Homes 2020 Ltd. for 187 Forler Street, Neustadt."
Moved by Councillor Foerster, seconded by Councillor Hutchinson
Carried
"THAT in consideration of staff report “West Grey Police Services Building Tender Results”, council: 1. Directs staff to proceed with construction of the new West Grey Police Services building at a cost of $8,880,000 (cost includes a $300,000 contingency) plus HST; 2. Authorizes the mayor and clerk to sign all necessary documents with Domm Construction to construct the West Grey Police Services Building; and 3. Directs staff to investigate construction financing and bring a report back for council approval."
Moved by Deputy Mayor Hutchinson, seconded by Councillor Townsend
Carried
"THAT Bylaw Numbers 2024-035, 2024-036, and 2024-037 be passed and enacted."
Moved by Councillor Nuhn, seconded by Councillor Townsend