Council Meeting
Municipality of West Grey, Council Chambers
402813 Grey County Rd 4, Durham, ON N0G 1R0
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  • Recommendation:

    The Council of the Municipality of West Grey does now go into a closed session at ____ a.m., with the CAO/deputy clerk, clerk, chief building official and police chief for the purpose of addressing matters pertaining to the security of the property of the municipality or local board, personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal  or local board employees, and a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board.

  • Recommendation:

    That council approve voucher No. 23-2020 in the amount of $1,752,650.21, voucher No. 24-2020 in the amount of $360,177.11 and voucher No. 1-2021 in the amount of $174,497.80.

  • Recommendation:

    That council approves the 2021 capital budget for the Municipality of West Grey to a maximum of 50% of the 2020 budget for the specific project(s):

    Durham & Neustadt Water Well Back-up System - $24,000.

  • Recommendation:

    That report – Proposed Police Station Design: West Grey Police Service be received.

  • Recommendation:

    That council bring from the table the motion to adopt the design of the proposed West Grey Police station tabled at the December 15, 2020 council meeting.

  • Recommendation:

    The West Grey Ad Hoc Police Building Committee recommends that council approves the detailed designs for the future West Grey Police Service Building as prepared by Formworks Inc. Architects.

16.4

  • Recommendation:

    That council receives the report, Procedural Bylaw Review Follow-up.

  • Recommendation:

    That council directs the following amendments be included in the draft procedural bylaw ________.

17.

  • Recommendation:

    That bylaw 01-2021, being a bylaw authorizing the borrowing of money to meet current expenditures, be read a first, second and third and final time.

  • Recommendation:

    That bylaw 02-2021, being a bylaw to provide interim tax levies for the year 2021 for the Municipality of West Grey, be read a first, second and third and final time.

  • Recommendation:

    That bylaw 03-2021, being a bylaw to appoint a committee of adjustment, be read a first, second and third and final time.

  • Recommendation:

    That bylaw 04-2021, being a bylaw to appoint a West Grey Public Library board, be read a first, second and third and final time.

  • Recommendation:

    That bylaw 05-2021, being a bylaw to adopt a Community Safety and Well-being plan, be read a first, second and third and final time.

  • Recommendation:

    That bylaw 06-2021, being a bylaw to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of West Grey, be read a first, second and third and final time.

  • Recommendation:

    The Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of West Grey hereby supports the request of Peter Julian, MP, New Westminster-Burnaby, BC dated November 26, 2020 to endorse Bill C-213, the Canada Pharmacare Act, as introduced by the New Democratic Party caucus to provide universal healthcare for Canadians.

  • Moved by: Hergert

    Whereas Schedule 30 to Bill 229, the Protect, Support and Recover from Covid 19 Act, amends section 313 of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, with respect to the prescribed subclass tax reductions; and

    Whereas the amendments provide that municipalities may, by bylaw, provide for different percentages than those that are set out in the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, to a maximum of 35%; and

    Whereas Schedule 30 to Bill 229 amends section 364 of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, and provides that municipalities other than lower tier municipalities may, by bylaw, reduce the percentages for or eliminate the tax rebate programs that provide vacancy rebates for eligible properties with vacant portions; and

    Whereas the upper tier municipality, being The County of Grey, has authority in regards to setting tax ratios and the vacant unit rebate program for all lower tiers within the County of Grey; and

    Whereas the Municipality of West Grey council deems it to be unfair for the many West Grey businesses that are paying the full rate;

    Now therefore be it resolved that the Council of the Municipality of West Grey hereby requests the County of Grey to consider passing a bylaw to eliminate the Vacant Unit Rebate Program, in accordance with the County of Grey Collaborative Decision-making Framework; and

    That this motion be circulated to other lower-tier municipalities in the County of Grey to request their support.

  • Moved by: Councillor Townsend

    WHERAS, By-law 72-2018, outlines the Conference and Seminar Policy for Council and Staff of the Municipality of West Grey;

    AND WHEREAS, the current version of the Conference and Seminar Policy includes the following three (3) specific terms, for both Council and Staff:

    i. The maximum number of conferences and seminars that can be attended each year, for which the expenses incurred are eligible for submission to the Municipality for reimbursement; and

    ii. A commitment by the Municipality to pay each attendee a per diem rate for each day or part day the attendee is away from home, including a travel day; and

    iii. A commitment by the Municipality to cover the conference or seminar expenses related to travel, accommodation, meals, parking and eligible sundries, for each attendee.

    AND WHEREAS, the By-law was developed when Conferences and Seminars were primarily offered and held as in-person events;

    AND WHEREAS, as a result of COVID-19, 2020 Conferences and Seminars were primarily offered and held online, resulting in an estimated (relative) reduction of approximately 50% in expenses, directly related to the reduction in travel, accommodation, parking, meals and other sundry expenses;

    AND WHEREAS, the expectation for future conferences and seminars is to offer and hold them either in-person, online or both, so the Conference and Seminar Policy going forward will need to address this variety of options;

    THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council directs staff to revise By-law 72-2018, as follows:

    a. Replace the number of days, with a maximum dollar amount (reflecting cost reductions to encourage attendees to select online education where offered), available annually to each of Council and Staff, to attend conferences and seminars, or other education opportunities directly related to their role / career, noting each person may choose how to spend the funds.

    b. Revise By-law 72-2018, to address the shift in how conference, seminar or other education opportunity expenses are / will be incurred in the future, ensuring at least the following are addressed:

    1. the renumeration for each day or part day the conference, seminar or other education opportunity held online is attended, with no travel allowance; and

    2. defining the other expenses, if any, covered by the Municipality, for a conference, seminar or other education opportunity attended online.

    3. Identify, and revise, other areas within By-law 72-2018 where changes are required, if any.

    c. Identify the financial impact of the above so it’s reflected in the approved West Grey 2021 Budget.

  • Recommendation:

    That we do now adjourn at _______ a.m./p.m., to meet again on January 20, 2021 at 9 a.m. or at the call of the chair.

     

     

     

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