The Corporation of the Municipality of Brockton
Brockton Council Meeting Agenda

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 7:00 P.m. - 8:00 P.m.

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

Council:

• Chris Peabody - Mayor, 
• Mitch Clark - Councillor, 
• Tim Elphick - Councillor, 
• Kym Hutcheon - Deputy Mayor, 
• 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, 
• Dieter Weltz, Building and Planning Manager/CBO, 
• Nicholas Schnurr, Director of Operations, 
• Chris Wells, Director of Fire and Emergency Services, 
• and Christine Brandt, Community Development Coordinator 

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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

5.

Delegations

5.1

2023 Brockton Consolidated Financial Statements

John Bujold, Partner, Baker Tilly SGB LLP 

6.

Minutes

6.1

Council Minutes - October 22, 2024

7.

Business Arising From the Minutes

8.

Reports

8.1

2024 Brockton Emergency Response Plan

Fiona Hamilton, Director of Legislative and Legal Services (Clerk) and Chris Wells, Director of Fire and Emergency Services, Sonya Watson, Chief Administrative Officer

8.2

Elmwood Agreement for Tiered Response

Chris Wells, Director of Fire and Emergency Services

8.3

Award SCBA Purchase Contract

Chris Wells, Director of Fire and Emergency Services

8.4

Animal Control/By-Law Enforcement Activity Report July to September 2024

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

8.5

Planning Activity Report – 3rd Quarter 2024

Dieter Weltz, Building and Planning Manager/CBO, and Dalton Stone, Municipal Services Coordinator

8.6

Chief Building Official’s Activity Report for September 2024

Dieter Weltz, Building and Planning Manager/CBO

8.7

Brockton Development Charges November 2024 Update

Sonya Watson, Chief Administrative Officer, Trish Serratore, Chief Financial Officer, Dalton Stone, Municipal Services Coordinator, and Dieter Weltz, Building and Planning Manager/CBO

8.8

2023 Municipal Year End

Trish Serratore, Chief Financial Officer

8.9

2025 Budget Consultation Feedback

Sarah Johnson, Deputy Clerk and Trish Serratore, Chief Financial Officer

8.10

Hanover Walkerton Landfill 2025 Cost Increases

Nicholas Schnurr, Director of Operations

8.11

Council – OMERS and Group Benefits

Jessica Pinkse, Deputy Treasurer

8.12

Court Security and Prisoner Transportation Costs Proposal

Fiona Hamilton, Director of Legislative and Legal Services (Clerk) and Trish Serratore, Chief Financial Officer

8.13

July 2025 Asset Management Plan Update

Trish Serratore, Chief Financial Officer and Jessica Pinkse, Deputy Treasurer

8.14

Govstack Website Update

Sarah Johnson, Deputy Clerk

9.

Public Notification

9.1

Vendor Licensing Feedback

The Municipality is looking for feedback on our vendor licensing regime (Transient Traders and Outdoor Vending/Refreshment Vehicle Licenses) as we look to amend these outdated By-Laws to provide more clarity for vendors. Visit the Vendor Licensing Feedback project on Build Your Brockton to learn more. Feedback is due by November 15, 2024 at Noon.

9.2

Hometown Christmas Market

Walkerton’s Hometown Christmas Market runs Thursday, November 21, 2024 from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. Enjoy shopping promotions and giveaways at Walkerton businesses, vendor and craft booths, food samples, live music and more. Attend the tree lighting at 6:00 p.m. in the Market Garden (312 Durham St, Walkerton) for your chance to receive some Brockton Dollars, courtesy of Hammond Power Solutions. Bring your Shop Walkerton and Win cards to be stamped by participating businesses. Collect eight stamps per card to be eligible for prizes.

Road Closure: Durham St will be closed between Jackson St and Victoria St, including a 27m portion of Colborne St, all between 2:00 and 10:00 p.m. to accommodate the event

9.3

Walkerton and District Optimist Club - Holiday House Tour

The Walkerton and District Optimist Club are hosting their annual Holiday House Tour on Friday, November 22nd from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. and Saturday, November 23rd from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. featuring a self-guided tour of six 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, Marlin Travel, Pellow Pharmasave and Brown’s Guardian Pharmacy.

9.4

Elmwood Christmas Tree Lighting

Join the Elmwood and District Chamber of Commerce on November 24, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. at the Lions' Park for pictures with Santa and Mrs. Clause, and popcorn and hot chocolate in the park. At 4:45 p.m. Christmas carols will be sung, and the Christmas Tree will be lit up at 5:00 p.m.

9.5

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 30th 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. This year's theme is Christmas Carols/ Songs of Christmas.

Road Closure: Durham St will be closed from May St to McNab St between 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. to accommodate the Parade route.

10.

Accounts

10.1

Accounts - $1,221,749.53

11.

Correspondence Requiring Action

11.1

2025 ROMA Conference Delegation Meeting Requests

Please let staff know the topic and subject matter of your preferred delegation meeting requests with Ministers at the 2025 ROMA Conference. Delegation requests are due November 27, 2024.

12.

Information

12.1

Notice of Public Meeting - Zoning By-Law Amendment Z-2024-064

12.2

Consent Application Notice - B-2024-013

12.3

Consent Application Notice - B-2024-087

12.4

Bruce Power Media Release - Minister Lecee Visits Bruce Power to Announce New Facility for Cancer Fighting Medical Isotopes

12.5

Grey Bruce Public Health Media Release - Federal, provincial programs available to help seniors with cost of dental care

12.6

Bruce County News Release - Highway For Peace Unveiled in Bruce County

View the News Release on Bruce County's website

12.7

Bruce County News Release - Bruce County Launching Smart Commute App - A Ride-Matching Program to Connect Drivers and Riders to Jobs

View the News Release on Bruce County's website.

12.8

Bruce County News Release - CSWBP Substance Use and Addiction Action Table Launches New Strategic Plan

View the News Release on Bruce County's website.

12.9

Bruce County Resolution - Planning and Development Council Report on Response to Town of South Bruce Peninsula Resolution re: New County Official Plan

12.10

Bruce County Resolution - Municipal Support for CANDU Reactors

12.11

Bruce County Resolution - Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus Support for Blue Box Program Extended Producer Responsibility

12.12

Township of Clearview Resolution - Request to Increase Tile Drain Loan Limit

12.13

Municipal Resolutions - Funding Request for Small Rural Municipalities for Cost of OPP

12.14

Municipality of North Perth Resolution - Establishment of an Ontario Rural Road Safety Program

12.15

Western Ontario Wardens' Caucus Resolution - Support for OBCM Solve the Crisis Campaign

13.

By-Laws

13.1

By-Law 2024-090 - Amend 2022-2026 Council Committee Appointment By-Law

13.2

By-Law 2024-093 - Amend Traffic and Parking By-Law (Zettler Road)

13.3

By-Law 2024-094 - Adopt 2023 Financial Statements By-Law

13.4

By-Law 2024-095 - Elmwood Fire Quadripartite Tiered Emergency Response Agreement By-Law

13.5

By-Law 2024-096 - Development Charges By-Law

13.6

By-Law 2024-097 - Emergency Response Plan By-Law

14.

Committee Minutes

14.1

Brockton Accessibility Advisory Committee Minutes - August 30, 2024

14.2

Brockton Heritage Committee Minutes - September 9, 2024

14.3

Dangerous Dog Review Committee Hearing Minutes - November 1, 2024

15.

New Business Brought Forward

16.

Closed Session

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 - Dog Control By-Law Exemption Request, Private Property Well Results
• A position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiation carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board - Sign Replacement Negotiation

17.

Confirmation of Proceedings

17.1

By-Law 2024-098 - November 12, 2024 Confirmatory By-Law

18.

Adjournment