Council Highlights - May 1, 2024

This is a summary of the meeting items and not inclusive of all agenda items. All items are contained in the minutes.

• Council received a delegation from the Markdale Splash Pad Committee. Council directed staff to work with the Committee and establish a draft Memorandum of Understanding.

• The Grey Highlands Public Library presented its 2023 Annual Report.

• A delegation by Jackie Kilgour was received requesting to waive rental fees for an upcoming trivia fundraiser for a service dog. Council approved the request.

• Council approved recommendations from the April 24th Committee of the Whole meeting related to the Community Grant Program.

• Council received a report on the impact of additional arena hours for the 2023/24 ice season and approved the continuation of up to 32 additional arena hours/week for the 2024/25 ice season to ensure all Municipal arenas are open 7 days/week.

• Council approved updates to Schedule E (Environmental) Fees and Charges By-law for sorted and unsorted waste, contaminated soil, and the sewage dump station.

• The 2024 tax rates and corresponding Tax Rate By-law 2024-046 were approved.

• A notice of motion by Councillor Allen was approved regarding Parkland Dedication Fees. Council approved increasing the Parkland Dedication fees from $500 to $2,000 per new residential lot created.

• Upcoming Meetings:

• • 2024-05-02 @ 1:30pm - Museum Advisory Board
  • 2024-05-06 @ 10:00am - Joint Waste & Diversion Site Committee
  • 2024-05-06 @ 1:30pm - Road Safety Community Partnership Committee
  • 2024-05-08 @ 9:00am - Committee of the Whole
  • 2024-05-13 @ 1:30pm - Seniors Advisory Committee
  • 2024-05-14 @ 5:00pm - Committee of Adjustment
  • 2024-05-15 @ 10:00am - Council

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Council Highlights May 1, 2024