The Blue Mountains on Grey-Bruce Brief

The Blue Mountains Special Meeting of Council — Wednesday, October 14, 2026 @ 2:30 PM

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

What to Watch

This special meeting is closed-session only — the published agenda contains no open public business beyond procedural call-to-order items. A reporting-out statement will follow the closed session.

https://pub-bluemountains.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=56bb8b9b-d3f2-4070-8aa5-b73b7549d39c&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English

The Blue Mountains COW — Operations / Planning & Growth Management — Tuesday, October 06, 2026 @ 9:30 AM

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000

What to Watch

Peel Street North Reconstruction (OPS.26.043): Council is being asked to direct staff to incorporate streetscape design studies into future major road reconstruction projects, integrating the needs of all road users with neighbourhood aesthetics — triggered by resident correspondence.
9th Sideroad road closure (ADM.26.068): Staff are recommending Council proceed with a public meeting to consider permanently stopping up and closing a portion of the 9th Sideroad — a formal land disposition process that will open the matter to public input.
Sunset Boulevard zoning amendment (PBS.26.068): Council is considering rezoning a lot on Sunset Boulevard from Residential One and Hazard zones to a site-specific exception with a holding provision, enabling future residential development subject to conditions.
Telecom tower at Fire Hall #2 (PBS.26.079): Council is being asked to support a proposed 24.38-metre telecommunications tower at the new Fire Hall #2 site on Grey Road 19 and forward that support to ISED Canada for federal approval.
Craigleith infrastructure Q2 update (OPS.26.042): A Q2 2026 financial update on the Craigleith Main Sewage Lift Station, Bay-Grey Street Reconstruction, and Mill Street SPS is on the consent agenda for information.

📋 Full agenda: https://pub-bluemountains.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=db79a3aa-a651-4269-8836-0bc2abde049e&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English

The Blue Mountains Special Meeting of Council — Tuesday, September 29, 2026 @ 1:00 PM

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

What to Watch

This meeting is almost entirely in closed session — the public agenda contains only procedural bookends with no substantive open items disclosed.

Closed Session Reporting Out (D.1): Council will emerge from an in-camera session and report out; the subject of the closed session is not identified on the public agenda.

Residents wanting to know what was discussed will need to watch for the reporting-out statement at the meeting itself.

The Blue Mountains Council Meeting — Monday, September 28, 2026 @ 9:30 AM

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000

What to Watch

Moreau Park Revitalization Grant Application (E.1) — Council will direct staff to apply to the Province’s Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (CSRIF) to help fund eligible elements of the Moreau Park Revitalization Project.

$25.4M Water Systems Funding Agreement (E.2) — Council will authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign an amended agreement with the Ontario Ministry of Infrastructure to receive $25,397,523.99 through the Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund for the Craigleith Main Sewage Lift Station, Mill Street Pumping Station, and Bay Street Forcemain — significant infrastructure tied to future housing growth.

The Blue Mountains Council — Public Meetings — Tuesday, September 29, 2026 @ 9:30 AM

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000

What to Watch

Minister’s Zoning Order Request (Public Meeting): Council holds a statutory public meeting on a request for a Minister’s Zoning Order — an MZO is a provincial planning tool that can override local zoning, making any such request a notable land-use event worth attending or following closely.

https://pub-bluemountains.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=71990a50-563f-4d9c-b327-e312e854e15e&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English

The Blue Mountains Council — Public Meeting — Tuesday, September 29, 2026 @ 9:30 AM

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000

What to Watch

Minister’s Zoning Order Request: Council holds a public meeting on a request for a Minister’s Zoning Order (MZO) — notable as an MZO is a provincial planning instrument that can override local zoning to fast-track development, and it is the sole substantive item on this agenda.

https://pub-bluemountains.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=26d432df-40cf-4497-af64-d1aaed510724&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English

The Blue Mountains COW — Operations, Planning & Building Services — Tuesday, September 15, 2026 @ 9:30 AM

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000

What to Watch

Community Safety Zone Policy: Council is asked to endorse the finalized Community Safety Zone Policy for formal enactment at the September 28 Council meeting.
Railway St. Rezoning: Council is asked to rezone two Railway Street parcels from Open Space and Residential One to a Residential One Exception zone with a Holding Symbol.
Eden Oak Trailshead Phase 2A — Holding Removal: Council is asked to lift the holding provision on Phase 2A, allowing building permits to proceed now that the required emergency fire-access exit over adjacent lands has been completed.
Official Plan 5-Year Review — Final Adoption: Council is asked to formally adopt the OP 5-Year Review (first passed June 23, 2025, revised per Ministry direction) and forward it to Grey County for final approval — notable: the last local step before the updated Official Plan takes legal effect.
Bill 98 Follow-up: Council will receive a follow-up report on Grey County’s comments on the provincial Bill 98 planning legislation, for information.

📋 https://pub-bluemountains.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=e779dd3f-dcf0-4540-9305-d6ea9c252c2b&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English

The Blue Mountains Council Meeting — Tuesday, September 8, 2026 @ 9:30 AM

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000

What to Watch

2025 Financial Statements (E.1): Council will vote to approve the town’s audited 2025 financial statements as presented by KPMG.

Craigleith Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades (E.2): Staff will brief Council on the 30% design update for WWTP upgrades — an information item with no vote required.

The Blue Mountains Council — Public Meetings — Tuesday, September 1, 2026 @ 9:30 AM

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000

What to Watch Two public input sessions are on the agenda; no decisions are expected today. A public meeting is being held on a proposed Community Safety Zone Policy — residents may attend and speak before any formal action is taken. A second public meeting considers a zoning by-law amendment for 192 Hidden Lake Road — neighbours and interested parties can address the proposal.

The Blue Mountains Special Meeting of Council — Tuesday, September 1, 2026 @ 2:00 PM

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000

This special meeting is convened solely to receive a closed-session report-out; no public business items are on the agenda.

https://pub-bluemountains.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=9b8a08d9-a3cd-4895-93bf-47452b1edf8b&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English