The Corporation of the Municipality of Brockton
Brockton Council Meeting Agenda

Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 7:00 P.m. - 8:00 P.m.

Elmwood Community Centre

38 Concession Road 10, Elmwood, ON N0G 1S0

Council:

• Chris Peabody - Mayor, 
• Kym Hutcheon - Deputy Mayor, 
• Mitch Clark - Councillor, 
• Tim Elphick - 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, 
• and Sarah Johnson, Deputy Clerk 

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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

Drinking Water Source Protection Risks and Recommendations

Carl Seider, Drinking Water Source Protection Program Manager

5.2

Brockton Child Care Centre Organizational Review

Jennifer Kirkham, Mischievous Cat Productions

6.

Closed Session

The Council of the Municipality of Brockton will enter into Closed Session to address a matter pertaining to labour relations and employee negotiations - External Review Staffing Recommendations

7.

Minutes

7.1

Council Minutes - August 27, 2024

8.

Business Arising From the Minutes

9.

Reports

9.1

Brockton Child Care Centre- Organizational Review Update

Sonya Watson, Chief Administrative Officer

9.2

Fire Protection Grant Application

Chris Wells, Director of Fire and Emergency Services

9.3

2025 Proposed Fees and Charges V2

Trish Serratore, Chief Financial Officer

9.4

Vendor Licensing By-Law Review

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

9.5

Fence Viewing By-Law Update

Sarah Johnson, Deputy Clerk

9.6

Bruce C Project Notice of Impact Assessment Submission and Comment Deadline

Sonya Watson, Chief Administrative Officer and Rachel Bryan, Municipal Executive Coordinator

9.7

Bruce County Housing Corporation Request for Information Surplus Land Opportunities

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

10.

Public Notification

10.1

Accessibility Education Workshop

Julie Sawchuk of Sawchuk Accessible Solutions will be hosting a Accessibility Education Workshop on September 11, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at the Best Western Hotel and Conference Centre in Walkerton. The Municipality of Brockton and Accessibility Advisory Committee invite members of the public, business owners, and service clubs to attend the educational workshop to learn more about how we can create accessible spaces to honour the needs of everyone. 

10.2

Councillor Vacancy

The Municipality of Brockton is accepting applications to replace the vacant Councillor seat on Brockton Council. Applications are open from 8:30 a.m. on August 15, 2024 until 2:00 p.m. on September 16, 2024. Visit Brockton.ca/CouncilVacancy to learn more about the process.

10.3

Development Charges Public Meeting

The Municipality of Brockton is holding a public meeting on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at the Bruce County Council Chambers to discuss implementing a Development Charges By-law. Development charges are fees on new developments that fund growth-related costs to the Municipality, as governed by the Development Charges Act, 1997. This By-law will set out the new development charge rates. Visit Brockton.ca/DevelopmentCharges or the Development Charges project on Build Your Brockton to learn more.

10.4

Doors Open Brockton

The Brockton Heritage Committee are hosting Doors Open Brockton on Saturday, September 28, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. featuring 12 historical and unique sites in Brockton. Visit Brockton.ca/DoorsOpen to learn more.

10.5

Vendor Licensing Feedback

The Municipality of Brockton issues licenses for individuals and businesses wishing to sell goods and services within Brockton. There are two types of licenses currently issued: Transient Trader Licenses or Outdoor Vending/Refreshment Vehicle Licenses, which are governed under two different By-Laws. The Municipality is looking for feedback on vendor licensing regime 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.

11.

Accounts

11.1

Accounts - $1,221,664.57

12.

Correspondence Requiring Action

12.1

Invitation to Bruce County Federation of Agriculture Annual General Meeting and Comedy Night

12.2

Grey Bruce Public Health Letter in Response to Smoking Concerns at Hinks St/Fischer Dairy Rd, Walkerton

12.3

Invitation to Saugeen Hospice Inc. Annual General Meeting

12.4

Request from Royal Canadian Legion Branch 102 - Remembrance Day Parade

13.

Information

13.1

Ministry of the Solicitor General - AMO Conference Meeting Follow Up

13.2

Consent Application Notice B-2024-016

13.3

Saugeen Municipal Airport - 2023 Audited Financial Statements

13.4

Walkerton Agricultural Society Little Royal Fair Decorating Contest

13.5

Township of Russell Resolution - Support AMCTO Provincial Updates to Municipal Elections Act

14.

By-Laws

14.1

By-Law 2024-070 - 2025 Fees and Charges By-Law

14.2

By-Law 2024-076 - 2024 Borrowing for Wastewater Treatment Plant Inlet Screen and Blowers By-Law

14.3

By-Law 2024-077 - Line Fences Act Fence Viewing By-Law

15.

Committee Minutes

15.1

Accessibility Advisory Committee Minutes - May 31, 2024

16.

New Business Brought Forward

16.1

Notice of Motions - Amend Participation in OMERS for Council Members

Councillor B. Carl Kuhnke will provide Notice of Motion at the September 10, 2024 Council Meeting on this matter.

17.

Closed Session

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

• A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board - Request for Information Potential Sites
• Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board - Provincial Offences Hearing Update, Settlement Instructions

18.

Confirmation of Proceedings

18.1

By-Law 2024-078 - September 10, 2024 Confirmatory By-Law

19.

Adjournment