Committee of the Whole

That the following Consent Agenda items be received; and That staff be authorized to take the actions necessary to give effect to the recommendations in the staff reports; and That the correspondence be supported or received for information as recommended in the consent agenda. Correspondence - Dianne and John Stoneman - Windfall Continued Opposition to Grey County Grey Road 19 Expansion 1. Correspondence - Dianne and John Stoneman - Windfall Continued Opposition to Grey County Grey Road 19 Expansion.pdf That the correspondence from Dianne and John Stoneman on behalf of Windfall residents regarding opposition to Grey County Grey Road 19 expansion be received for information. Correspondence - Western Ontario Warden's Caucus - Strong Mayor Powers 1. Correspondence - Western Ontario Warden's Conference - Strong Mayor Powers.pdf That the County of Grey support the correspondence from the Western Ontario Warden's Caucus regarding Strong Mayor Powers. Correspondence - Western Ontario Warden's Caucus - Leave to Construct Threshold 1. Correspondence - Western Ontario Warden's Caucus - Leave to Construct Threshold.pdf That the County of Grey support the correspondence from the Western Ontario Warden's Caucus regarding an increase in the leave to construct threshold for hydrocarbon lines. Agricultural Advisory Committee minutes dated October 19, 2023 1. Post-Meeting Minutes - AAC_Oct19_2023 - English.pdf 2. Correspondence - Municipality of West Grey – Municipality of Arran-Elderslie –

That report regarding County of Grey comments on Bill 134: Affordable Homes and Good Jobs Act, 2023, be received for information.

That all written and oral submissions on Official Plan Amendment Number 18 were considered and helped to make an informed recommendation and decision; and That report PDR-CW-47-23 be received; and that Amendment Number 18 to the County of Grey Official Plan to permit the redesignation of ‘Agricultural’ lands to the ‘Agricultural – Site Specific’ designation, for the purposes of permitting an on-farm diversified use on the lands legally described as Part Lot 27, Concession 16, as in GS148863, geographic township of Proton, now in the Township of Southgate, be supported, and a by-law to adopt the County Official Plan Amendment be prepared for consideration by County Council.

That the motion be amended to remove the wellness budget from clause two and t hat the transfer to the healthcare funding initiatives reserve be reduced by $209,500 instead of a $309,500 reduction.

That staff be directed to prepare the 2024 budget with all of the proposed level one adjustments; and That corporate management training, the wellness budget, and staff recognition budgets be maintained at 2023 levels; and That the catering for Council meeting dates be reduced by $6,000; and That the transfer to healthcare funding initiatives be reduced by $309,500 so $200,000 remains.

That the motion be amended to maintain Grey Agricultural Services funding as noted in the proposed 2024 budget.

That consideration of the motion regarding preparation of the draft 2024 budget with all of the proposed adjustments be

That the Committee of the Whole does now go into closed session pursuant to Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, to discuss: Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; labour relations or employee negotiations.

That staff be directed to prepare the draft 2024 budget with all of the proposed adjustments. Councillor Greig requested a recorded vote. In Favour: Keaveney 5, Boddy 8, Greig 8, Bordignon 7, Eccles 6, Hutchinson 6 Opposed: Mackey 4, McKay 3, Carleton 6, McQueen 6, Neilson 5, Paterson 4, Dickert 3, Kentner 6, Milne 4, Dobreen 3, Absent: Pringle 5, Matrosovs 7, The motion was

That the following delegation requests be submitted for the upcoming Rural Ontario Municipal Association conference: Long-Term Care Construction Funding Rural Transportation Funding, Entrance Permits on Provincial Highways & Growth in Rural Ontario Transportation in Partnership with Grey Highlands Supportive Housing Funding & Nonprofit Housing Provider Insurance Surplus Property Negotiations for Affordable Housing Home and Community Care