The Corporation of the Municipality of Brockton
Brockton Council Meeting Agenda

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Bruce County Council Chambers - 30 Park Street, Walkerton, ON
Council:
  • Chris Peabody - Mayor, 
  • Kym Hutcheon - Deputy Mayor, 
  • Mitch Clark - Councillor, 
  • Tim Elphick - 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, 
  • Colleen Gillis, Director of Community Services, 
  • Nicholas Schnurr, Director of Operations, 
  • and Christine Brandt, Community Development Coordinator 

1.
National Anthem of Canada

 

The Council Meeting will begin with the playing of Toronto Symphony Orchestra's instrumental recording of O' Canada.

2.
Indigenous Land Acknowledgement Statement

 

3.
Council Member Long-Standing Service Recognition Presentation

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1.Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing - Long-Standing Service Award Chris Peabody.pdf

Mayor Chris Peabody will be presented with a Long-Standing Service Recognition from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, recognizing his 25 years of service as a Council member with the Municipality of Brockton.

4.
Walkerton Fire Department Long-Standing Service Recognition Presentation

 

5.
Acceptance of Council Agenda

 

6.
Declaration of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof

 

7.
Public Meetings Required Under the Planning Act

 

8.
Delegations

 

9.
Minutes

 

10.
Business Arising From the Minutes

 

11.
Reports

 

11.1
Brockton Child Care Centre and Bruce Grey Catholic District School Board Childcare and Renovation Project

This item has attachments. 
1.Brockton Child Care Centre and Bruce Grey Catholic District School Board Childcare and Renovation Project.pdf
2.Summary - Brockton Childcare _ St. Teresa of Calcutta - Capital Priority .pdf

Carri-Ann Scott, Manager of Child Care Services and Sonya Watson, Chief Administrative Officer

11.2
Economic Development Update – December 2025

This item has attachments. 
1.Economic Development Update - December 2025.pdf

Christine Brandt, Community Development Coordinator

11.3
November 2025 Water and Wastewater Operations Maintenance

This item has attachments. 
1.November 2025 Water and Wastewater Operation Maintenance.pdf
2.November 2025 - Brockton Water and Wastewater Report.pdf

Nicholas Schnurr, Director of Operations

11.4
Direction to Staff – Outstanding Funding Gap Recovery Options

This item has attachments. 
1.Direction to Staff – Outstanding Funding Gap Recovery Options.pdf
2.Finance Update - 2025 Budget Changes - Report FIN2025-16.pdf
3.Funding Gap for Walkerton Tennis Court Rehabilitation - Report FIN2025-14.pdf

Trish Serratore, Chief Financial Officer and Colleen Gillis, Director of Community Services

11.5
Q4 Requests for Quotes Summary

This item has attachments. 
1.Q4 Requests for Quotes Summary.pdf

Trish Serratore, Chief Financial Officer

11.6
2025 Year-End Surplus and Deficit Transfers

This item has attachments. 
1.2025 Year-end Surplus and Deficit Transfers.pdf

Trish Serratore, Chief Financial Officer

11.7
Provincial Consolidation of Ontario Conservation Authorities

This item has attachments. 
1.Provincial Consolidation of Ontario Conservation Authorities.pdf
2.SVCA Materials for Municipal Consideration Regarding the ERO Posting on Regional Conservation Authority Consolidation.pdf
3.SVCA Environmental Registry Posting on Conservation Authorities.pdf

Sarah Johnson, Deputy Clerk

11.8
Saugeen Municipal Airport Cost Sharing Agreement

This item has attachments. 
1.Saugeen Municipal Airport Cost Sharing Agreement.pdf
2.SMA Cost Sharing Agreement December 2025-final.pdf

Sonya Watson, Chief Administrative Officer

11.9
2025 Brockton Accomplishments

This item has attachments. 
1.2025 Brockton Accomplishments.pdf
2.2025 Brockton Accomplishments Visual.pdf

Sonya Watson, Chief Administrative Officer and Cally Mann Municipal Executive Coordinator

12.
Public Notification

 

12.1
Council Vacancy

 

A vacancy exists on Brockton Council for one (1) Councillor.  Nominations will be accepted by the Clerk’s Office during regular business hours (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday) commencing at 8:30 a.m. on December 8, 2025 until January 6, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Visit Brockton.ca/CouncilVacancy for full instructions on the application process.

12.2
Notice of Public Meetings - New Walkerton Official Plan and Brockton Community Improvement Plan Update

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1.Notice of Statutory Public Meeting_Brockton OP CIP.pdf

The Municipality of Brockton will be holding two public meetings under Sections 17 and 28 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, C.P.13. on December 17, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at the Bruce County Council Chambers. The first meeting is a statutory public meeting for a new Official Plan for Walkerton. The second public meeting is for a new Community Improvement Plan update that will provide financial incentives related to multi-unit and affordable housing for eligible properties in the Municipality.

12.3
2026 Budget Meetings

 

Council will hold Special Budget Meetings at the Bruce County Council Chambers on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 10:00 a.m., Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:00 p.m., and Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. to consider the 2026 Mayor's Budget.

12.4
Hometown Holiday Hunt

 

The Hometown Holiday Hunt is happening now until December 19th! Visit participating Walkerton businesses to find the hidden Walkerton ornament for a chance to win a prize. Visit Brockton.ca/HolidayHunt for more details.

12.5
Municipality Closed for Holiday Season

 

The Municipal Office and Brockton Child Care Centre will be closed for the holidays at 1:00 p.m. on December 24, 2025 until January 1, 2026. Both offices reopen on January 2, 2026. 


The Community Services (Parks and Recreation) Administration Office will be closed at 1:00 p.m. on December 24, 2025, and again on December 25th, December 26th, December 31st and January 1, 2026. Council and staff wish you a safe and happy holiday season!


The Brant Landfill will be closed on December 24th at 1:00 p.m. and on December 31st at 1:00 p.m. The Brant Landfill and Greenock Transfer Station will both be open on December 27, 2025 and January 3, 2026. 

12.6
2026 Recycling Changes

 

As per Provincial Legislation enacted across the Province, residents of Brockton will be moving to the Producer Responsibility Model starting January 1, 2026. Businesses of Brockton will be responsible for their own collection beginning January 1, 2026 under the new program. For more information, visit Circular Materials’ webpage or visit Brockton.ca/Recycling.

13.
Correspondence Requiring Action

 

14.
Information

 

15.
By-Laws

 

16.
Committee Minutes

 

17.
New Business Brought Forward

 

18.
Closed Session

 

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

  • Labour relations or employee negotiations - Staffing Encampment Response

19.
Confirmation of Proceedings

 

20.
Adjournment

 
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