Council Highlights for September 2, 2026

Council Highlights from the September 2, 2026 Council meeting:

• Presentations to Council:
• Grey Sauble Conservation Authority CAO Tim Lanthier discussed the upcoming changes to the conservation authorities across Ontario, as well as the GSCA’s 2027 budget.

• Markdale Wastewater Development Charges
  A by-law will come forward to the next Council meeting for Area Specific DC Charges to support the expansion of the Markdale Lagoon, helping ensure growth-related infrastructure costs are supported by future development.
  
  
• Bridge E12 Rehabilitation Approved
  A contract valued at approximately $189,000 was awarded for rehabilitation work on Bridge E12.
  
  
• Planning Applications Approved
  Several zoning by-law amendments were approved to support residential, agricultural, and commercial projects across Grey Highlands.
  
  
• Stonebrook Subdivision
  Municipal infrastructure within Stonebrook Phase I and II has been formally assumed by Grey Highlands and will now be maintained by the Municipality.
  
  
• Comprehensive Zoning By-law Decision Deferred
  Consideration of the new Comprehensive Zoning By-law and related Official Plan Amendment has been deferred to September 16, 2026.
• Stothart Hall Accessibility Improvements Moving Forward
  Plans for improved accessibility at Stothart Hall will move forward to tender.
  
  
• Rotary Park Bridge Replacement Progresses
  Council authorized the required landowner permissions to enable the next stage of the Rotary Park Bridge replacement project led by the Rotary Club of Markdale.
  
  
• Seniors Advisory Committee request
  Age-Friendly flags will be purchased and raised to recognize National Seniors Day on October 1, 2026.
  
  
• Recognizing the Hamlet of Egypt
  Following correspondence from residents, Council directed staff to report back on options and costs for signage recognizing the Hamlet of Egypt.
  
  
• September Town Hall Cancelled
  Council cancelled the September 15, 2026, Town Hall meeting due to its proximity to the municipal election.
  
  
• R-Zone Policy
  Council provided direction to staff to review the R-Zone policy and provide recommendations for clearer language and process'