The Corporation of the Municipality of Brockton
Brockton Council Meeting Agenda

Tuesday, August 12, 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, 
• Carri-Ann Scott, Manager, Child Care Services, 
• Christine Brandt, Community Development Coordinator, 
• Colleen Gillis, Director of Community Services, 
• and Dieter Weltz, Building and Planning Manager/CBO 

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1.

Indigenous Land Acknowledgement Statement

2.

Acceptance of Council Agenda

3.

Declaration of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof

4.

Public Meetings Required Under the Planning Act

4.1

Planning Report - Zoning By-Law Amendment Z-2025-039

Amy Rogers, Bruce County Planner

5.

Closed Session

The Council of the Municipality of Brockton will enter into Closed Session to address a matter pertaining to:

• A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board - East Ridge Business Park Offer to Purchase

6.

Delegations

7.

Minutes

7.1

Council Minutes - July 15, 2025

8.

Business Arising From the Minutes

9.

Reports

9.1

Updated Community Feedback on Settlement Area Brands

Christine Brandt, Community Development Coordinator

9.2

Proposed Change to Child Care Centre Billing Cycle

Carri-Ann Scott – Manager Child Care Services

9.3

Proposed Change to Service Delivery (Annual Summer Closure)

Carri-Ann Scott – Manager, Child Care Services

9.4

Dog Park Pilot Project Update

Colleen Gillis, Director of Community Services

9.5

Animal Control/By-Law Enforcement Activity Report May to July 2025

Lisa MacDonald, Animal Control/By-Law Enforcement Officer, and Dieter Weltz, Building and Planning Manager/CBO

9.6

Surplus Asset Disposal – Grader

Trish Serratore, Chief Financial Officer

9.7

2026 Budget and Council Meetings Schedule

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

10.

Public Notification

10.1

AMO Conference

Mayor Peabody, Councillor Elphick, Councillor Kuhnke, and Councllor McLean will be attending the 2025 AMO Conference August 17-20, 2025 in Ottawa, and advocate for issues impacting Brockton residents with the Ministry of the Solicitor General, the Ministry of Health, and the Ministry of Infrastructure. Councillor Elphick and representatives from the South Bruce O.P.P. Detachment Board will also meet with the Ministry of Transportation.

10.2

2026 Budget Feedback

Share your input on the 2026 Budget! The Municipality is seeking feedback from both service groups/organizations and residents to help prepare the 2026 Budget. Feedback is due September 10, 2025.

10.3

Outdoor Movie Night with Bruce County Library

Join us and the Bruce County Public Library for Movie in the Park at the Market Garden (312 Durham St, Walkerton) on Saturday, August 23, 2025 from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. Rain location Walkerton Community Centre. Bring your blanket and chairs to watch "A Minecraft Movie"!

10.4

Music in the Park

Join the Municipality at 1:00 p.m. on August 30th for Music in the Park at the Market Garden in Walkerton (312 Durham St)! This edition of Music in the Park is an open mic event celebrating Music on the Porch Day. Bring your own blanket or lawnchair. Donations welcome. Contact the Community Services Department by email or call 519-881-0625 for more information, and to reserve your spot on stage for August 30th.

11.

Accounts

11.1

Accounts - $3,198,281.80

12.

Correspondence Requiring Action

12.1

Letter of Resignation from Councillor Kuhnke

12.2

Request to Raise Gold Ribbon Flag for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

13.

Information

13.1

Public Hearing Notice - Minor Variance Application A-2025-028

13.2

OPP Commissioner - OPP Criminal Record Check Processing Times

13.3

Minister of the Solicitor General - OPP Billing Model for CSPTG Costs

13.4

Bruce County Media Release - Walk for Wenjack Begins August 14, 2025 at Cape Croker Park

13.5

Bruce County Media Release - Help Build an Age-Friendly Bruce County: Survey Now Open for Residents 50+

13.6

Bruce County Media Release - Bruce County Reminds Residents: "When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors!"

13.7

Grey Bruce Public Health Media Release - Bat from Grey-Bruce Tests Positive for Rabies

13.8

Clean Energy Frontier - 2025 Conference Registration Open

13.9

Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority Board Minutes - March and May 2025

13.10

Village of Burk's Falls Resolution - BESS Installations

13.11

Town of Goderich Resolution - Opposition to Bill 17

13.12

Municipal Resolutions - Opposition to Mandatory Firefighter Certification Requirements

13.13

Municipality of South Huron Resolution - Producer Responsibility for Blue Boxes

14.

By-Laws

14.1

By-Law 2025-060 - Zoning By-Law Amendment Z-2025-039

14.2

By-Law 2025-061 - Adopt Amended Purchasing and Procurement Policy By-Law

14.3

By-Law 2025-062 - Adopt Amended Accounts Receivable Policy By-Law

14.4

By-Law 2025-063 - 3 Queen Street, Cargill (McKague Bed and Breakfast) Encroachment Agreement By-Law

14.5

By-Law 2025-064 - Walker Hill Development Inc. Subdivision Amending Agreement By-Law

15.

Committee Minutes

15.1

Elmwood Community Centre Board Minutes - July 2, 2025

16.

New Business Brought Forward

17.

Closed Session Continued

The Council of the Municipality of Brockton will enter into Closed Session to address matters pertaining to:

• Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees - Compliance Matter
• A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board - Housing Partnership
• Labour relations or employee negotiations - Staffing Instructions

18.

Confirmation of Proceedings

18.1

By-Law 2025-067 - August 12, 2025 Confirmatory By-Law

19.

Adjournment