Arran-Elderslie on Grey-Bruce Brief

Arran-Elderslie Council Meeting — Monday, September 28, 2026

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Council met for roughly 3¾ hours, passing four by-laws, approving a major grant application, and receiving updates on emergency dispatch changes and municipal finances.

Paisley wastewater grant application approved. Council unanimously directed staff to apply under the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Fund (MHIF) non-development-charge stream to upgrade the Paisley wastewater treatment plant, estimated at approximately $5 million. The 40-40-20 federal-provincial-municipal cost-share would reduce the municipality’s exposure to roughly $1 million — well below the $4.8 million currently held in reserves. As a condition, the municipality must not enact a residential development charges by-law before March 31, 2031. The $35,000 previously budgeted for a development charges background study will instead be redirected to update asset replacement cost values (~$24,000) ahead of the 2030 asset management plan cycle.

Arran-Elderslie Council Meeting — Tuesday, October 13, 2026 @ 9:00 AM

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000

What to Watch

Shared Tower Follow-Up: Council considers correspondence requiring action on a shared communications tower arrangement.
Conservation Authority Transition: An update from Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority on the Lake Huron Regional Conservation Authority transition committee comes before council.
Departmental Staff Reports: Reports from Facilities/Parks & Recreation, Public Works, Finance, and the CAO’s office cover municipal operations, infrastructure, and finances.
2027 Fees and Charges (By-law 73-2026): Council votes on the schedule of municipal fees and charges taking effect in 2027 — affecting what residents pay for municipal services.
Property Tax Administration and Collection Policy (By-law 74-2026): Council considers adopting a formal policy governing how property taxes are billed and collected in the municipality.

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Arran-Elderslie Council Meeting — Monday, September 28, 2026 @ 9:00 AM

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000

What to Watch

Shared Tower Presentation: Planning Coordinator Audrey Burella presents on a shared tower to Council.
Notice of Motion — Grading & Drainage By-law: Council considers a motion to develop a new Grading and Drainage By-law for the municipality.
Overland Flooding Correspondence: Correspondence on overland flooding and lot grading and drainage is before Council for consideration — arriving alongside the drainage by-law motion.
Cemetery By-law (By-law 69-2026): Council votes on a new Cemetery By-law.
Service Line Warranty Marketing Agreement (By-law 70-2026): Council considers authorizing a marketing agreement with Service Line Warranties of Canada Inc.

Full agenda: https://pub-arranelderslie.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=f5fc3aec-3cde-403e-8c90-e05233ea9d5e&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English

Arran-Elderslie Regular Council Meeting — Monday, September 14, 2026

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Tara Community Centre roof: Council awarded a roofing contract to T. Hamilton and Sun Roofing Incorporated at $290,300 excluding HST — well under the $374,000 capital budget. The existing roof was found to have two overlapping systems and had caused major leaks. The replacement includes improved insulation and a 20-year warranty; completion is targeted by October 23, ahead of the hockey season.

Arran-Elderslie Council Meeting — Monday, September 14, 2026 @ 9:00 AM

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000

What to Watch

Conservation authority budgets: Both Grey Sauble and Saugeen Valley Conservation Authorities present their 2027 budget requests — decisions here directly shape the municipal levy.
Traffic & disability rights delegation: Patricia Wright appears before council on a traffic study, disability rights, the ADIE Committee, a responsibility agreement, and Paisley Working Group communications.
Drainage By-law notice of motion: Councillor Peter Steinacker has filed a notice of motion on a drainage by-law, signalling potential changes to how drainage is governed in the municipality.
Part Lot Control Exemption: By-law 67-2026 would grant a part lot control exemption for WT Lands, typically used to permit lot division within a registered plan of subdivision.
Customer Service Policy: By-law 66-2026 would adopt a formal customer service policy for the municipality.

Full agenda: https://pub-arranelderslie.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=bc998987-1696-41bf-ad40-66bd27a3b69e&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English