The Corporation of the Municipality of Brockton
Brockton Council Meeting Agenda

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:00 P.m. - 10:00 P.m.

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), 
• Sarah Johnson, Deputy Clerk, 
• Trish Serratore - Chief Financial Officer, 
• Jessica Schmidt, Deputy Treasurer, 
• Carri-Ann Scott, Manager, Child Care Services, 
• Colleen Gillis, Director of Community Services, 
• Dominic Paquette, Building and Planning Manager/CBO, 
• Chris Wells, Director of Fire and Emergency Services, 
• and Nicholas Schnurr, Director of Operations 

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1.

Indigenous Land Acknowledgement Statement

2.

Acceptance of Special Council Agenda (2026 Budget)

3.

Declaration of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof

4.

Closed Session

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

• Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees - Fire Department Restructuring Proposal

5.

Reports

5.1

2026 Proposed Budget Amendments

Trish Serratore, Chief Financial Officer

6.

Bruce Area Solid Waste Recycling 2026 Budget

7.

Consideration of Amendments to the Budget

7.1

Amendment Request - Brockton Child Care Centre Clothing Allowance

Child Care Budget

7.2

Amendment Request - Council Training and Seminars Reduction

Council Budget

7.3

Amendment Request - Salary Review Removal

General Government Budget

7.4

Amendment Request - IPM Showcase Removal and Reallocation

Economic Development Budget

7.5

Amendment Requests - Asset Management Reserve Fund Contribution Increase and Asset Management Plan Relocation

General Government Budget

7.6

Amendment Request - Reserve Fund Investment Increase

General Government Budget

7.7

Amendment Request - Zero-Turn Mower Removal

Walkerton Cemetery Capital Budget

7.8

Amendment Request - Animal Control/By-Law Vehicle Replacement Reserve Contribution Reduction

Planning Budget

7.9

Amendment Request - Elmwood Community Centre Board Capital Funding Increase

Recreation Administration Capital Budget

7.10

Amendment Request - Workplace Safety & Fire Services Coordinator Removal and Fire Prevention Officer/Health & Safety Training Coordinator Suspension

Fire and Emergency Services Budget

8.

Next Steps in the Strong Mayor Budget Process

9.

Confirmation of Proceedings

9.1

By-Law 2026-001 - January 12, 2026 Confirmatory By-Law

10.

Adjournment