The Corporation of the Municipality of Brockton
Brockton Council Meeting Agenda

Tuesday, November 04, 2025 at 7:00 P.m. - 8:00 P.m.

Bruce County Council Chambers - 30 Park Street, Walkerton, ON

Council:

• Chris Peabody - Mayor, 
• Kym Hutcheon - Deputy Mayor, 
• Mitch Clark - Councillor, 
• Tim Elphick - Councillor, 
• B. Carl Kuhnke - Councillor, 
• Gregory J. McLean - Councillor, 
• and Steve Travale, Councillor 

Staff:

• Sonya Watson - Chief Administrative Officer, 
• Fiona Hamilton - Director of Legislative and Legal Services (Clerk), 
• Trish Serratore - Chief Financial Officer, 
• Sarah Johnson, Deputy Clerk, 
• and Colleen Gillis, Director of Community Services 

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1.

National Anthem of Canada

2.

Indigenous Land Acknowledgement Statement

3.

Recognition Presentation - Walkerton Figure Skating Club Member

Mayor Peabody will present a recognition certificate to Josie Girodat, Walkerton Figure Skating Club member, who was the recipient of Gold medals from Skate Canada in Skills, Artistic, Freeskate and Dance.

4.

Acceptance of Council Agenda

5.

Declaration of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof

6.

Public Meetings Required Under the Planning Act

6.1

Local Official Plan Amendment  L-2025-017 and Zoning By-Law Amendment Z-2025-057

Benito Russo, Bruce County Intermediate Planner

7.

Delegations

8.

Minutes

8.1

Council Minutes - October 14, 2025

9.

Business Arising From the Minutes

10.

Reports

10.1

Walkerton Agricultural Society, Municipality of Brockton and Walkerton Minor Hockey Final Agreement

Colleen Gillis, Director of Community Services

10.2

2025 Municipal Website Analytics

Sarah Johnson, Deputy Clerk

10.3

Use of Corporate Resources for Election Purposes Policy

Sarah Johnson, Deputy Clerk and Fiona Hamilton, Director of Legislative and Legal Services (Clerk)

10.4

Councillor Kuhnke Council Vacancy Update

Fiona Hamilton, Director of Legislative and Legal Services (Clerk) and Sarah Johnson, Deputy Clerk

10.5

GrantMatch – Grant Application Contract Renewal (Updated 2025 Agreement)

Trish Serratore, Chief Financial Officer

11.

Public Notification

11.1

Leaf Collection Schedule

Leaf Collection for Walkerton, Lake Rosalind, and Marl Lakes is scheduled for November 10, 2025. Leaves must be placed in biodegradable paper waste bags (plastic bags not accepted) and placed at the curbside by 7:00 a.m. for collection. A friendly reminder that no garden clippings, compost, or small branches will be picked up.

11.2

Remembrance Day

Join the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 102 (Walkerton) in gathering at the Walkerton Cenotaph (Jane Street) for Remembrance Day ceremonies beginning at 10:50 a.m. on November 11, 2025. 

The Municipal Office will be closed in recognition of Remembrance Day and our office will reopen on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.

11.3

Hometown Christmas Market

The Hometown Christmas Market returns on Thursday, November 20, 2025 from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m., bringing festive cheer to every corner of Durham Street. Local businesses will be open late, and you’ll find more than 30 vendors offering unique gifts, tasty treats, and holiday treasures. Gather in the Market Garden at 5:30 p.m. for the tree lighting ceremony, then stay to enjoy live music, delicious food trucks, and a cozy licensed area hosted by the Walkerton District Hospital Foundation. Don’t miss your chance to win big in the Hometown Holiday Hunt, with dozens of prizes waiting to be discovered! Visit Brockton.ca/ChristmasMarket for full details.

Road Closure: Durham Street between Jackson and Victoria Streets in Walkerton will be closed to traffic starting at 2:00 p.m. on November 20th to accommodate shoppers and festivities. The road will reopen by 10:00 p.m.

11.4

Walkerton and District Optimist Club - Holiday House Tour

The Walkerton and District Optimist Club are hosting their annual Holiday House Tour on Friday, November 21st from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. and Saturday, November 22nd from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. featuring a self-guided tour of eight festive homes! Tickets are $20 and available at each of the homes on the dates of the tour, or in advance from Holst Office Pro, Pellow Pharmasave, and Brown’s Guardian Pharmacy.

11.5

Tax Installment Due Date – November 28, 2025

The final 2025 Brockton Tax Installment is due November 28, 2025. 

11.6

Visit With Santa and Santa Claus Parade

The Kinette Club of Walkerton invite you to visit with Santa at the basement of the Bruce County Public Library Walkerton branch (253 Durham St.) on Saturday, November 29, 2025 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. before the Santa Claus Parade! The Walkerton Kinsmen Club will be hosting the annual Walkerton Santa Claus Parade at 7:00 p.m. on Durham St. 

11.7

Elmwood Christmas in the Park

Join the Elmwood Community Service Association on Sunday, November 30, 2025 at 3:30 p.m. at the Lions' Park for pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and crafts, popcorn, hot chocolate and coffee in the park. The Christmas Tree will be lit up at 5:00 p.m.

12.

Accounts

12.1

Accounts - $1,130,036.67

13.

Correspondence Requiring Action

13.1

2026 ROMA Conference Delegation Requests

Please let staff know as soon as possible which delegation requests you would like to submit for consideration at the 2026 ROMA Conference. The deadline for submissions is November 18, 2025.

13.2

Invitation to Elmwood Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

Please let staff know if you will be attending the Elmwood Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on November 30, 2025.

13.3

Saugeen Mobility and Regional Transit - Request to Assume Role of Host Municipality for SMART

SMART are seeking interest from Municipalities to assume the role of the Host Municipality. The deadline to respond is December 1, 2025.

14.

Information

14.1

Public Meeting Notice - Zoning By-Law Amendment Z-2025-058

14.2

Public Meeting Notice - Zoning By-Law Amendment Z-2025-063

14.3

Parliamentary Assistant to Minister of Infrastructure - AMO Conference Delegation Follow-Up

14.4

Media Release - Hanover and West Grey exploring boundary adjustment to support long-term economic growth

14.5

Grey Bruce Public Health Media Release - Encouraging Residents to Protect Themselves From Respiratory Viruses This Fall

14.6

Elmwood Community Services Association Letter of Concern on Elmwood Community Settlement Area Logo

14.7

Hanover-Walkerton Waste Management Committee Minutes - October 14, 2025

14.8

Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority Board Minutes - September 18, 2025

14.9

Municipal Resolutions - Mandatory Water Safety and Swim-to-Survive Training

14.10

Municipal Resolutions - Elect Respect Pledge

14.11

Town of Ajax Resolution - Provincial Decision on Automated Speed Enforcement

14.12

Municipality of Bluewater Resolution - Keep Climate Change as a Foremost National Priority

14.13

Town of Plympton-Wyoming Resolution - Conservation Fee Freeze

15.

By-Laws

15.1

By-Law 2025-085 - Walkerton Community Official Plan Amendment No. 20 By-Law - Brockton (Bruce County Housing Corporation) L-2025-017

15.2

By-Law 2025-086 - Zoning Amendment By-Law - Brockton (Bruce County Housing Corporation) Z-2025-057

15.3

By-Law 2025-087 - Walkerton Agricultural Society Walkerton Minor Hockey Association Ice Surface Agreement

15.4

By-Law 2025-088 - Use of Corporate Resources for Election Purposes By-Law

15.5

By-Law 2025-089 - GrantMatch Corp. Renewal Agreement By-Law

15.6

By-Law 2025-090 - Establish Part 28 on Plan 3R-10640 (Zettler Road) as a Public Highway By-Law

16.

Committee Minutes

17.

New Business Brought Forward

18.

Closed Session

A Closed Session is not planned for this Council Meeting.

19.

Confirmation of Proceedings

19.1

By-Law 2025-091 - November 4, 2025 Confirmatory By-Law

20.

Adjournment