The Corporation of the Municipality of Brockton
Brockton Council Meeting Agenda

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 7:00 P.m. - 8:00 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, 
• B. Carl Kuhnke - 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, 
• Nicholas Schnurr, Director of Operations, 
• and Brad Thomson, Facilities and Parks Supervisor 

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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

6.

Minutes

6.1

Council Minutes - August 12, 2025

6.2

Special Council Minutes - August 14, 2025

7.

Business Arising From the Minutes

8.

Reports

8.1

Walkerton Centennial Park Pavilion Rebuild

Colleen Gillis, Director of Community Services

8.2

2026 Proposed Fees and Charges

Trish Serratore, Chief Financial Officer

8.3

Blue Box Transition Update – Municipal Sources

Cally Mann, Municipal Executive Coordinator and Nicholas Schnurr, Director of Operations

8.4

July 2025 Water and Wastewater Operations Maintenance

Nicholas Schnurr, Director of Operations

8.5

Municipal Engineers Request for Proposal

Sonya Watson, Chief Administrative Officer

8.6

SMART Lease Agreement 2026-2029

Sonya Watson, Chief Administrative Officer

8.7

Councillor Kuhnke Resignation and Council Vacancy

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

9.

Public Notification

9.1

Music in the Park

Join us August 30th at 1:00 p.m. for Music in the Park at the Market Garden in Walkerton (312 Durham St.) to celebrate Music on the Porch Day. Bring your own blanket or lawnchair. Donations welcome. 

9.2

Municipal Offices Closed for Labour Day

The Municipal Office, Community Services (Parks and Recreation) Administration Office, and Brockton Child Care Centre will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025 for Labour Day. Our offices reopens on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.

9.3

Pooch Plunge

Enjoy a fun evening with your pup on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at Centennial Park Pool (1 James St., Walkerton)! Includes a BBQ, music, prizes, Sparky, and more. A portion of proceeds supports the St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog Program. Pre-registration is required - call St. John Ambulance at 519-364-7004 to reserve your spot. 

9.4

2026 Budget Feedback

Share your input on the 2026 Budget! The Municipality is seeking feedback from both service groups/organizations and residents to help prepare the 2026 Budget. Feedback is due September 10, 2025.

10.

Accounts

10.1

Accounts - $853,535.03

11.

Correspondence Requiring Action

12.

Information

12.1

Bruce County Media Release - Celebrating Our Common Ground at the Inaugural Cultural Symposium on October 8, 2025

12.2

Notice of Decision for Bruce County Official Plan Amendment - Brockton Settlement Expansion C-2024-007

12.3

Southwestern Ontario Isotope Coalition - Federal Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Bruce Power Announcement

12.4

Saugeen Municipal Airport Commission Minutes - May & June 2025

12.5

Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority Executive Committee Minutes - June 2025

12.6

Town of Goderich Resolution - Standing Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry Report

12.7

Town of Grimsby Resolution - Endorse St. Catharines on Elect Respect Pledge

13.

By-Laws

13.1

By-Law 2025-069 - 2026 Fees and Charges By-Law

13.2

By-Law 2025-070 - Saugeen Mobility and Regional Transit Tenancy Agreement By-Law

14.

Committee Minutes

15.

New Business Brought Forward

15.1

Notice of Motion - National Anthem of Canada at Council Meetings

Councillor Travale will bring forward a Notice of Motion for consideration at the next Council Meeting. 

16.

Closed Session

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

• Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality of local board - Compliance Matter 
• A position, plan, procedure, criteria of instruction to be applied to any negotiation carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board - Servicing Request, Realtor Request, Shared Services Agreement

17.

Confirmation of Proceedings

17.1

By-Law 2025-073 - August 26, 2025 Confirmatory By-Law

18.

Adjournment