The Rural Municipality of Grey advanced a range of operational, planning and financial items at its Nov. 19 regular meeting, including equipment purchases, a subdivision approval and preparations for 2026.
Council authorized Public Works to purchase a Seacan for storage at the waste-disposal ground at a cost of up to $10,000, as well as four heavy-duty tow straps for $1,444 and lights and flooring materials for the department office for up to $500.
A donation to cover hall-rental costs for the St. Claude & Haywood Santa Day event on Dec. 7 was approved under Section 261 of The Municipal Act. By-law No. 08-2025, regulating camping, encampments and temporary shelters, was given first reading.
Under unfinished business, council directed staff to issue a new three-year farmland tender around the waste-disposal site for 2026 and approved returning the Elm Creek Skating Rink’s deposit from its 2025 farming arrangement. Council also approved a subdivision application for land in SW 30-8-4W, subject to provincial conditions. A two-year fire protection agreement with the RM of Dufferin was endorsed, effective Jan. 1, 2026 at an annual rate of $15,000.
Council approved the renewal of the ShareNet municipal asset-management software for $5,610.55 plus taxes. Drainage discussions, the old dump file and an inquiry regarding Midland tracks were tabled for future meetings.
The administrative office was authorized to organize a staff Christmas party on Dec. 6 with a budget of up to $3,000, along with a $200 facility-rental donation to the Elm Creek Curling Club. Council also adopted its 2026 meeting schedule.
A landowner request for a new field access at W 17-8-3 was approved, with all material, licensing and culvert costs to be covered by the applicant. Council also approved in-house production of breakaway-lanyard name tags for utility staff under the PPE policy.
For the St. Claude Lagoon project, council authorized payment of a $98,424.38 invoice to Rob Smith & Son for directional drilling work, reflecting additional vac-truck services required beyond an earlier estimate.
Following a brief closed session regarding a human-resources matter, council approved October accounts totalling $2,396,181.06, including payroll and cheque numbers 11239 to 11329.
Council next meets Dec. 3 and Dec. 17.
