The Corporation of the Municipality of Brockton
Brockton Council Meeting Agenda

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 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, 
• Colleen Gillis, Director of Community Services, 
• 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

5.

Delegations

5.1

Principles Integrity - Jeffrey Abrams and Janice Atwood, Integrity Commissioners - Brockton Lang Recommendation Report

6.

Minutes

6.1

Council Minutes - June 4, 2024

7.

Business Arising From the Minutes

8.

Reports

8.1

Brockton Child Care Centre Closure Due to Training 2024

Sharon Bross, Brockton Child Care Centre Manager/RECE

8.2

Community Risk Assessment

Chris Wells, Director of Fire and Emergency Services

8.3

May 2024 Water and Wastewater Operations Maintenance

Nicholas Schnurr, Director of Operations

8.4

Chief Building Official’s Activity Report for May 2024

Dieter Weltz, Building and Planning Manager/CBO

8.5

2024 Dinner on Durham Kinette Requests

Dieter Weltz, Building and Planning Manager/CBO and Lisa MacDonald, Animal Control/By-Law Enforcement Officer

8.6

Letter of Credit Policy

Trish Serratore, Chief Financial Officer

8.7

Elmwood EV Charger Relocation Request

Colleen Gillis, Director of Community Services

8.8

Brockton Reconciliation Efforts

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

8.9

2025 Council Meeting Schedule

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

9.

Public Notification

9.1

2024 Volunteer Recognition Award Recipients

The Municipality of Brockton recognized our volunteers serving on Committees and Service Clubs at the Volunteer Recognition Event on June 13, 2024 at the Cargill Community Centre. The Walkerton and District Optimist Club's 2024 Outstanding Youth Award was presented to 10 individuals: Carson Baglole, Kate Bester, Leah Bruder, Alyssa Duff, Callum Dupuis, Mesha Jack, Ashley Kestner, Samantha Oestreicher, Avery Osthoff, and Greyson Spitzig. The 2024 Brockton Good Neighbour Award was presented to Darlene Thomson. Read the news item on our website for more information on the awards and recipients.

9.2

Pool Opening Bash and Bingo

Centennial Park Pool (1 James Street, Walkerton) opens on Saturday, June 15, 2024! Come and enjoy this free event featuring a free swim from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. and poolside bingo at 1:30 p.m. as well as music, slushies, and popcorn! Thank you to West Shore Stone and Brick for sponsoring this event.

9.3

Bruce County Public Library Summer Reading Club Kick-Off Party

Bruce County Public Library are hosting the Summer Reading Club Kick-Off party from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Walkerton Branch (253 Durham St E).

9.4

Music in the Park

Join us for Music in the Park at the Market Garden (312 Durham Street, Walkerton) on Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. featuring the Sacred Heart High School band, The Pages, and Sunday, June 30, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. featuring PJ Mack! Some picnic tables are available, but you are encouraged to bring your own lawn chair or blanket. This event will return on July 28, 2024 and August 25, 2024 featuring different musicians. 

10.

Accounts

10.1

Accounts - $937,443.33

11.

Correspondence Requiring Action

12.

Information

12.1

Invitation to the Grand Opening of Bruce County Paramedic Headquarters

12.2

Province of Ontario News Release - Premier Ford Renews Team that is Rebuilding Ontario’s Economy

12.3

Hanover/Walkerton Waste Management Committee Minutes - May 14, 2024

12.4

Municipality of Callander Resolution - Promptly Resume Assessment Cycle

12.5

Municipality of Tweed Resolution - Request Restrictions on Non-Native (Exotic) Wild Animals

12.6

Township of Pelee Resolution - Rural Affordability of Water and Wastewater Systems

12.7

Township of Pelee Resolution - Sustainable Infrastructure Funding for Small Rural Municipalities

13.

By-Laws

13.1

By-Law 2024-050 - Adopt Letter of Credit Policy By-Law

13.2

By-Law 2024-051 - 2022-2026 Council Committee Appointments By-Law Amended June 2024

14.

Committee Minutes

14.1

Accessibility Advisory Committee Minutes - March 22, 2024

14.2

Brockton Heritage Committee Minutes - April 15, 2024

14.3

Elmwood Community Centre Board Minutes - April 2, 2024

14.4

Elmwood Community Centre Board Minutes - May 14, 2024

14.5

Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee Minutes - March 20, 2024

14.6

Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee Notes - May 1, 2024

15.

New Business Brought Forward

16.

Closed Session

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

• A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board - Option to Purchase Extension
• Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board - Drainage Matter
• Advice that is subject to solicitor/client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose - Settlement Instructions
• A position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiation carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board - Utility Agreement Instructions, Settlement Instructions

17.

Confirmation of Proceedings

17.1

By-Law 2024-052 - June 18, 2024 Confirmatory By-Law

18.

Adjournment