Meaford Council — Monday, November 9, 2026 @ 1:00 PM

What to Watch

Grey County Hybrid Planning Model opt-out (DEV2026-27) — Council is set to direct staff to formally tell Grey County that Meaford is opting out of the proposed County Hybrid Planning Model — a notable stance on who controls local planning approvals.

Zoning By-law Amendment — 077260 11th Line (DEV2026-24) — Council will consider directing staff to bring forward a zoning by-law amendment for a rural property on 11th Line, with a final vote expected at the November 23 meeting.

Telecommunication Tower — 205630 Hwy 26 (DEV2026-26) — Council is asked to support a new telecom tower on Highway 26, conditional on the proponent committing in writing to full removal and site restoration once the facility is decommissioned and the existing tower taken down first.

Sykes Street Road Resurfacing grant application (INF2026-21) — Council is asked to approve submitting a 2027/28 MTO Connecting Links Program application to fund resurfacing on Sykes Street.

Council Directions housekeeping — rural healthcare flag (CAO2026-23) — Staff are recommending Council remove the direction to develop a Rural Healthcare Policy from the active log; worth watching for any pushback given ongoing rural health pressures in the region.

OPP billing & deficit funding (Communications 12a, 12d) — The 2027 OPP annual billing statement and a 2026 estimated deficit funding request from the Grey Bruce OPP Detachment Board are on the table, with a supporting resolution from Southgate.

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