The Corporation of the Municipality of Brockton
Brockton Council Meeting Agenda

Tuesday, March 05, 2024 at 7:00 P.m. - 8:00 P.m.

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

Council:

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

Staff:

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

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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

Development Charges 101

B.M. Ross and Associates Ltd.

6.

Minutes

6.1

Special Council Minutes (2024 Budget) - February 20, 2024

6.2

Council Minutes - February 20, 2024

7.

Business Arising From the Minutes

8.

Reports

8.1

Brockton’s Development Charges Study Update

Sonya Watson, Chief Administrative Officer and, Dalton Stone, Municipal Services Coordinator and Trish Serratore, Chief Financial Officer

8.2

Drop-In Shinny Hockey Fee

Colleen Gillis, Director of Community Services

8.3

OTF Grant Application- Ball Diamond Light Replacement

Colleen Gillis, Director of Community Services

8.4

RED Grant- Brighten Up Brockton 2024

Sonya Watson, Chief Administrative Office

8.5

Housing Accelerator Fund Grant Application Update

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

8.6

Infrastructure Grant Opportunity – Housing Enabling Water Systems Fund

Nicholas Schnurr, Director of Operations

8.7

2024 Tender for Products and Services – Calcium Chloride and Crushed Gravel

Nicholas Schnurr, Director of Operations

8.8

Clean Farms Pilot Program Update

Nicholas Schnurr, Director of Operations

8.9

March 2024 Donation Requests

Trish Serratore, Chief Financial Officer

8.10

2023 Property Tax Arrears

Jessica Schmidt, Acting Tax Collector/Deputy Treasurer and Trish Serratore, Chief Financial Officer

8.11

South Bruce O.P.P. Detachment Board Update

Sarah Johnson, Deputy Clerk

8.12

Saugeen Municipal Airport Member Municipal Meeting

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

9.

Public Notification

10.

Accounts

10.1

Accounts - $719,963.14

11.

Correspondence Requiring Action

11.1

Canadian Poolplayers Association Annual Local Team Championship Tournament

11.2

Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks - Environmental Assessment Act Proposal

Staff wish to collect Council's feedback on the Ministry's proposal to submit comments by March 17, 2024.

11.3

Invitation to Bruce County's 2nd Annual Housing Forum

Staff wish to know which members of Council would like to attend the Housing Forum on April 11, 2024.

12.

Information

12.1

Ministry of Energy News Release - Government of Canada Announces $50 million for Ontario’s Expansion of Clean, Reliable and Affordable Nuclear Energy

12.2

Clean Energy Frontier February 2024 Newsletter

12.3

South Bruce O.P.P. Detachment Commander Report - January 2024

12.4

Municipality of Calvin Resolution - Social and Economic Prosperity Review

12.5

Municipality of Calvin Resolution - Support Wawa on Fire Apparatus

12.6

Township of Central Frontenac Resolution - Support Prince Edward on Fire Apparatus

12.7

Town of Grimsby Resolution - Support Lincoln on Bill C-310 and Amendments to Income Tax Act for Volunteer Firefighters

12.8

Township of Lucan Resolution - Social and Economic Prosperity Review

12.9

Township of McMurrich/Monteith Resolution - Amendment to OHSA to Clarify Definition of Employer

12.10

Township of McMurrich/Monteith Resolution - Support Conmee on Changes to Municipal Act and Municipal Elections Act

12.11

Village of Merrickville-Wolford Resolution - Support Prince Edward on Fire Apparatus

12.12

Northumberland County Resolution - Amendment to OHSA to Clarify Definition of Employer

12.13

Township of Perry Resolution - Amend Blue Box Regulations for Ineligible Sources

12.14

County of Prince Edward - Review of Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Program Financial Assistance Rates

12.15

Township of Puslinch Resolution - Amendment to OHSA to Clarify Definition of Employer

12.16

Township of Puslinch Resolution - Support for Cemetery Administration Management

12.17

Township of Puslinch Resolution - Social and Economic Prosperity Review

12.18

Township of South Glengarry Resolution - Support Prince Edward on Fire Apparatus Life Span

12.19

Municipality of Tweed Resolution - Support for Natural Gas to Secure Access to Affordable Energy

12.20

Municipality of Wawa Resolution - Replacement of Fire Trucks due to Insurance Requirements

13.

By-Laws

13.1

By-Law 2024-019 - 2024 Borrowing for Capital Expenditures By-Law

13.2

By-Law 2024-020 - Amend 2024 Fees and Charges By-Law (Recreation - Drop-in Shinny Hockey)

14.

Committee Minutes

14.1

Brockton Police Services Board Minutes - January 18, 2024

15.

New Business Brought Forward

16.

Closed Session

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

• Labour relations or employee negotiations - Staffing Update
• Advice that is subject to solicitor/client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose - Complaint Recommendations

17.

Confirmation of Proceedings

17.1

By-Law 2024-021 - March 5, 2024 Confirmatory By-Law

18.

Adjournment