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 (32 motions)
31 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
“THAT in consideration of a presentation provided April 21, 2026, by Kevin Tremble, MNP LLP, respecting the 2024 Municipality of West Grey draft Audited Financial Statements; 2024 West Grey Trust Funds; and 2024 West Grey Public Library Board draft Audited Financial Statements, Council: 1. Approves the 2024 Municipality of West Grey draft Audited Financial Statements, 2024 West Grey Trust Funds, and 2024 West Grey Public Library Board draft Audited Financial Statements as presented; and 2. Authorizes the CAO and/or Treasurer to execute any documents necessary to give effect to the financial statements."
Moved by Deputy Mayor Hutchinson, seconded by Councillor Shea
Carried
"THAT the minutes of the regular Council meeting held on April 7, 2026, be adopted as amended."
Moved by Councillor Townsend, seconded by Councillor Nuhn
Carried
"THAT the committee and board reports be received for information purposes."
Moved by Councillor Foerster, seconded by Councillor Shea
Carried
“THAT in consideration of correspondence dated March 29, 2026, from the Municipal Engineers Association respecting the Harmonization of Municipal Road Construction Standards and Associated Governance Model, Council directs staff to send a letter of support for the correspondence to the Ministry of Transportation.”
Moved by Councillor Hutchinson, seconded by Councillor Nuhn
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 Durham Town Hall Rental Request, Council authorizes staff to enter into an agreement with Aleksandra Macura for the use of the Durham Town Hall during July and August 2026 for the purposes of operating a children’s day camp program."
Moved by Councillor Townsend, seconded by Councillor Shea
Carried
"THAT in consideration of staff report ‘Deeming Bylaw D01.2026 Marshall Heights’, Council receives the report for information purposes."
Moved by Deputy Mayor Hutchinson, seconded by Councillor Townsend
Carried
"THAT in consideration of staff report ‘2025 Drinking Water Systems - Annual/Summary Reports’, Council receives the report for information purposes."
Moved by Councillor Nuhn, seconded by Councillor Foerster
Carried
"THAT in consideration of staff report ‘2025 Year End Supplementary Assessments and Write-offs’, Council approves the supplementary/omitted taxes and write-offs in the amount of $491,646.17 for local taxation."
Moved by Deputy Mayor Hutchinson, seconded by Councillor Townsend
Carried
"THAT in consideration of staff report ‘2026 Court Security and Prisoner Transportation Agreement,’ Council directs staff to bring forward a bylaw to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a transfer payment agreement with the Ministry of the Solicitor General for the court security and prisoner transportation program."
Moved by Councillor Nuhn, seconded by Councillor Townsend
Carried
“THAT in consideration of staff report ‘2026 Grants to Organizations’, Council grants $13,850 to Centre Grey Health Services from the 2026 community grants budget for 2026."
Moved by Deputy Mayor Hutchinson, seconded by Councillor Nuhn
Carried
“THAT in consideration of staff report ‘2026 Grants to Organizations’, Council grants $6,000 to the Durham Hospital Foundation from the 2026 community grants budget for 2026."
Moved by Councillor Shea, seconded by Councillor Nuhn
Carried
“THAT in consideration of staff report ‘2026 Grants to Organizations’, Council grants $1,000 to the Durham Agricultural Society Fall Fair from the 2026 community grants budget for 2026."
Moved by Councillor Shea, seconded by Councillor Hutchinson
Carried
"THAT the main motion be amended to change ‘$350’ to ‘$500’."
Moved by Councillor Hutchinson, seconded by Councillor Shea
Carried
“THAT in consideration of staff report ‘2026 Grants to Organizations’, Council grants $500 to the Elmwood Community Service Association from the 2026 community grants budget for 2026."
Moved by Councillor Foerster, seconded by Councillor Townsend
Carried
“THAT in consideration of staff report ‘2026 Grants to Organizations’, Council grants $1,000 to the West Grey Durham Lions Club from the 2026 community grants budget for 2026."
Moved by Councillor Hutchinson, seconded by Councillor Townsend
Carried
“THAT in consideration of staff report ‘2026 Grants to Organizations’, Council grants $1,000 to the West Grey Youth Centre from the 2026 community grants budget for 2026."
Moved by Councillor Shea, seconded by Councillor Hutchinson
Carried
“THAT in consideration of staff report ‘2026 Grants to Organizations’, Council grants $1,000 to the Neustadt Lions Club from the 2026 community grants budget for 2026."
Moved by Deputy Mayor Hutchinson, seconded by Councillor Hutchinson
Carried
“THAT in consideration of staff report ‘2026 Grants to Organizations’, Council grants $1,000 to Ayton-Normanby Homecoming 2026 from the 2026 community grants budget for 2026."
Moved by Deputy Mayor Hutchinson, seconded by Councillor Foerster
Carried
“THAT in consideration of staff report ‘2026 Grants to Organizations’, Council grants $300 to the Bentinck Plowman's Association from the 2026 community grants budget for 2026."
Moved by Councillor Hutchinson, seconded by Councillor Townsend
Carried
“THAT in consideration of staff report ‘2026 Grants to Organizations’, Council grants $1,000 to the Durham Art Gallery from the 2026 community grants budget for 2026."
Moved by Councillor Shea, seconded by Councillor Hutchinson
Carried
“THAT in consideration of staff report ‘2026 Grants to Organizations’, Council forgoes granting money to the Durham Agricultural Society Halloween Trail from the 2026 community grants budget for 2026."
Moved by Councillor Townsend, seconded by Councillor Shea
Carried
“THAT in consideration of staff report ‘2026 Grants to Organizations’, Council grants $1,000 to the Neustadt-Normanby- Carrick Agricultural Society from the 2026 community grants budget for 2026."
Moved by Councillor Hutchinson, seconded by Deputy Mayor Hutchinson
Carried
“THAT in consideration of staff report ‘2026 Grants to Organizations’, Council grants $1,000 to the Four Winds Music Festival Inc. from the 2026 community grants budget for 2026."
Moved by Councillor Shea, seconded by Councillor Nuhn
Defeated
“THAT in consideration of staff report ‘2026 Grants to Organizations’, Council forgoes granting money to the Four Winds Music Festival Inc. from the 2026 community grants budget for 2026."
Moved by Councillor Townsend, seconded by Deputy Mayor Hutchinson
Carried
“THAT in consideration of staff report ‘2026 Grants to Organizations’, Council grants $250 to Bruce Grey Mentorship from the 2026 community grants budget for 2026."
Moved by Councillor Hutchinson, seconded by Councillor Foerster
Carried
“THAT in consideration of staff report ‘2026 Grants to Organizations’, Council forgoes granting money to the Durham Skating Club from the 2026 community grants budget for 2026."
Moved by Councillor Shea, seconded by Councillor Nuhn
Carried
“THAT in consideration of staff report ‘2026 Grants to Organizations’, Council forgoes granting money to the Hanley Institute from the 2026 community grants budget for 2026."
Moved by Councillor Nuhn, seconded by Deputy Mayor Hutchinson
Carried
“THAT in consideration of staff report ‘2026 Grants to Organizations’, Council forgoes granting money to the Strong Heart Program Inc. from the 2026 community grants budget for 2026."
Moved by Councillor Hutchinson, seconded by Deputy Mayor Hutchinson
Carried
"THAT in consideration of staff report ‘Asset Management Plan Update’, Council approves the 2025 Asset Management Plan as presented."
Moved by Councillor Townsend, seconded by Councillor Nuhn
Carried
"THAT Council now goes into closed session to discuss: a. Minutes of the closed session of the regular Council meeting held on April 7, 2026; and b. One matter regarding personal matters about an identifiable individual including municipal employees, and labour relations or employee negotiations respecting a municipal position."
Moved by Deputy Mayor Hutchinson, seconded by Councillor Townsend
Carried
"THAT Bylaw Numbers 2026-027, 2026-028, and 2026-029 be passed and enacted."
Moved by Councillor Foerster, seconded by Deputy Mayor Hutchinson