Council

"THAT the minutes of the regular Council meeting and the public planning meeting held on June 17, 2025, and the special Council meeting held on June 24, 2025, be adopted."

"THAT the committee and board reports be received for information purposes."

“THAT in consideration of correspondence received on June 20, 2025, from the West Grey Public Library Board respecting a request to evaluate the Neustadt Branch building to identify any potential issues and provide recommendations for necessary maintenance, repairs, or replacements, Council directs staff to bring forward a report on: 1. the usage of the Neustadt branch; and 2. the results of a building condition assessment.”

"THAT in consideration of correspondence received from the Durham Business Improvement Area (BIA) respecting the 2025 Durham BIA Budget, Council approves the Durham BIA budget as presented."

“THAT in consideration of correspondence received on June 28, 2025, from residents of Hutton Hill Road respecting a request to lower the speed limit on Hutton Hill Road from 80 km/h to 50 km/h, Council directs staff to bring forward a report on the request for speed reduction on Hutton Hill Road for Council’s consideration.”

“THAT in consideration of correspondence received on June 13, 2025, from the County of Prince Edward respecting the support of advocacy to the Federal Government for 'disability without poverty', Council directs staff to send a letter of support for the resolution to the Prime Minister of Canada, the federal Minister of Finance, the federal Minister of Health, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, and the Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA)."

“THAT in consideration of correspondence received on June 17, 2025, from the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury respecting Advocacy for Increased Income Support Thresholds for Canadian Veterans, Council directs staff to send a letter of support for the resolution to the Prime Minister of Canada, the Minister of Veterans Affairs, the interim leader of the Official Opposition, the Member of Parliament for Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO)."

“THAT in consideration of correspondence received on June 10, 2025, from the Township of Black River-Matheson respecting a Request for Exemption to Proposed Mandatory Firefighter Certification Requirements (O. Reg. 343/22), Council directs staff to send a letter of support for the resolution to the Fire Marshal of Ontario, the Premier of Ontario, the Solicitor General, the Member of Provincial Parliament for Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound, and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO)."

"THAT Council receives all correspondence not otherwise dealt with."

"THAT in consideration of staff report ‘Use of Municipal Facilities for Community Displays – Durham Arena Heritage Display’, Council: 1. Directs staff to develop a policy for the use of municipal space by community groups for the purpose of public displays, including, but not limited to application criteria, insurance requirements, display duration, content approval, and oversight responsibilities; 2. Authorizes staff to permit the West Grey Durham Lions Club and its community partners to proceed with a temporary heritage display at the Durham Arena, subject to staff approval of all display content and confirmation of appropriate liability insurance, until such time as Council renders a final decision on the use of municipal facilities for community displays; and 3. Forgoes approval of any permanent or recurring display installations until the draft policy has been presented to and approved by Council."

"THAT in consideration of staff report ‘2025 Fees and Charges Review’, Council directs staff to change the rate of brush/wood, under 10cm in diameter – clean from $10 per 1,000 kg (minimum $10 charge) to ‘no charge’."

"THAT in consideration of staff report ‘2025 Fees and Charges Review’, Council directs staff to: 1. Provide notice of the Municipality’s intention to repeal fees and charges bylaw 2023-064 and replace it with a revised bylaw as outlined in the report; and 2. Bring forward a revised fees and charges bylaw for Council’s consideration based on the direction provided."

"THAT in consideration of staff report ‘Appointment of Council Representative to the West Grey Police Services Board, Council appoints Councillor Townsend to the West Grey Police Services Board effective immediately."

"THAT Bylaw Numbers 2025-059, 2025-060, 2025-061, 2025-062, and 2025-063 be passed and enacted."