The Corporation of the Municipality of Brockton
Brockton Council Meeting Agenda

Tuesday, July 11, 2023 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), 
• Sarah Johnson, Deputy Clerk, 
• Trish Serratore - Chief Financial Officer, 
• Nicholas Schnurr, Director of Operations, 
• 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 Application - Zoning By-Law Amendment Z-2023-047

Benito Russo, Bruce County Planner

5.

Delegations

5.1

Georgian Bay Affordable Housing Development Corp/EcoSpex Inc. - Concierge Development Program

Julie Scarcella, Project Manager, EcoSpex Inc.

6.

Minutes

6.1

Council Minutes - June 20, 2023

7.

Business Arising From the Minutes

8.

Reports

8.1

Robinson and South Street Crosswalk

Nicholas Schnurr, Director of Operations

8.2

Sideroad 30 and Concession 10 Follow Up

Nicholas Schnurr, Director of Operations

8.3

Highway 9, County Road 3 and County Road 4 Update

Nicholas Schnurr, Director of Operations

8.4

June 2023 Water and Wastewater Operations Maintenance

Nicholas Schnurr, Director of Operations

8.5

Financial Report as of June 30, 2023

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

8.6

Semi-Annual Tax Arrears to June 30, 2023

Jessica Pinkse, Tax Collector/Deputy Treasurer

8.7

Kinette Club of Walkerton Donation Request

Trish Serratore, Chief Financial Officer

8.8

Recreation Department Update

Trish Serratore, Chief Financial Officer/Acting Director of Community Services

8.9

Recreation Use of Bar Fee Amendment

Trish Serratore, Chief Financial Officer/Acting Director of Community Services

8.10

Recreation Fleet Replacement – Cost Saving

Trish Serratore, Chief Financial Officer/Acting Director of Community Services

8.11

Walkerton Community Centre Light Conversion to LED

Trish Serratore, Chief Financial Officer/Acting Director of Community Services

8.12

Disaster Mitigation Fund Valleyside Cliff Erosion Grant Application

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

8.13

2023 Bi-Annual Municipal Website Progress

Sarah Johnson, Deputy Clerk

8.14

SVCA Category Three Services Agreement

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

8.15

Finland Nuclear Repository Tour Update

Sonya Watson, Chief Administrative Officer

9.

Public Notification

9.1

Tennis Court Rehabilitation

The Municipality of Brockton is rehabilitating the tennis courts located at Centennial Park in Walkerton including the new fencing, lighting, resurfacing, and  the addition of pickleball courts. Construction starts July 10, 2023. Visit our Tennis Court Rehabilitation project on Build Your Brockton to learn more and stay updated on this project.

9.2

Market Garden Grand Opening

The Market Garden (park located on Durham Street, Walkerton) will officially open on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 with a celebration from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m.! We thank everyone who donated towards this community project! Learn more at Brockton.ca/MarketGarden.

9.3

Summer Streetfest

Summer Streetfest is returning Friday, July 21, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. in downtown Walkerton featuring specials from your favorite shops and restaurants, free entertainment, children’s activities, and more. Durham Street will remain open to traffic, with most activities in the Market Garden. Visit Brockton.ca/Streetfest for more details.

10.

Accounts

10.1

Accounts - $4,433,841.85

11.

Correspondence Requiring Action

12.

Information

12.1

Province of Ontario News Release - Expansion of Clean Nuclear at Bruce Power

12.2

Bruce Power News Release - Province Starts Pre-Development Work for New Nuclear Generation to Power Ontario’s Growth

12.3

Notice of Public Meeting Z-2023-043 and B-2023-046

12.4

Bruce County News Release - Additional Funding for Community Paramedicine in Bruce County

12.5

Saugeen Ojibway Nation Environmental Office - 2023 Water Walk

12.6

Ombudsman Ontario - June 2023 Newsletter

12.7

Hanover/Walkerton Waste Management Committee Minutes - May 16, 2023

12.8

Municipal Innovation Council Minutes - May 24, 2023

12.9

Municipality of Chatham-Kent Resolution - Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

12.10

Municipality of Chatham-Kent Resolution - Support Bill 5

12.11

Township of Cramahe Resolution - Support Cambridge on Highway Traffic Act Amendments

12.12

Township of Cramahe Resolution - Support Women of Ontario Say No on Changes to Municipal Code of Conduct and Enforcement

12.13

Town of Essex Resolution - Local Emergency Response System and Gaps in Healthcare Regarding Code Red and Black Frequency

12.14

Town of Greater Napanee Resolution - Support Women Say No on Changes to Municipal Codes of Conduct and Enforcement

12.15

Town of Halton Hills Resolution - Reducing Municipal Insurance Costs

12.16

Town of Petrolia Resolution - Increase in Licenced Child Care Spaces

12.17

City of Port Colborne Resolution - Support on Right to Repair Movement

12.18

Township of Selwyn Resolution - Short Term Rentals

12.19

Township of South Stormont Resolution - School Bus Stop Arm Cameras

12.20

Township of Whitewater Region Resolution - Declare Intimate Partner Violence as an Epidemic

13.

By-Laws

13.1

By-Law 2023-069 - Zoning By-Law Amendment - JTL Limited Z-2023-047

13.2

By-Law 2023-070 - Amend Traffic and Parking By-Law (Robinson/South St Crosswalk and Market Garden Accessible Parking)

13.3

By-Law 2023-071 - Amend 2023 Fees and Charges By-Law

14.

Committee Minutes

14.1

Parks and Recreation Committee Minutes - May 16, 2023

14.2

Accessibility Advisory Committee Minutes - May 26, 2023

15.

New Business Brought Forward

16.

Closed Session

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

• A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board - Property Proposal, Property Transfers, East Ridge Business Park Offer
• Labour relations or employee negotiations - Staffing Update

17.

Confirmation of Proceedings

17.1

By-Law 2023-072 - July 11, 2023 Confirmatory By-Law

18.

Adjournment