The Corporation of the Municipality of Brockton
Brockton Council Meeting Agenda

Tuesday, May 27, 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), 
• Trish Serratore - Chief Financial Officer, 
• Nicholas Schnurr, Director of Operations, 
• and Colleen Gillis, Director of Community Services 

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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 - May 13, 2025

7.

Business Arising From the Minutes

7.1

Resolution on Bill 5: Unleashing Ontario’s Economy Act

Councillor McLean provided Notice of Motion at the May 13, 2025 Council Meeting to consider the attached resolution.

8.

Reports

8.1

East Ridge Business Park Signage Pricing

Christine Brandt, Community Development Coordinator and Sonya Watson, Chief Administrative Officer

8.2

Walkerton Centennial Park Pavilion Relocation

Colleen Gillis, Director of Community Services

8.3

2024 Plow Truck Price Increase

Nicholas Schnurr, Director of Operations

8.4

Hanover/Walkerton Landfill Leachate Management Class EA Public Information Centre

Nicholas Schnurr, Director of Operations

8.5

Infrastructure Grant Opportunity – HSWS (Health and Safety Water Stream)

Nicholas Schnurr, Director of Operations

8.6

Curbside Collection RFP Contract Award Update

Nicholas Schnurr, Director of Operations

8.7

Finance Update – 2025 Budget Changes

Trish Serratore, Chief Financial Officer

9.

Public Notification

9.1

Volunteer Recognition Awards

The Municipality of Brockton's 2025 Volunteer Recognition Awards: the Brockton Good Neighbour Award and the Walkerton and District Optimist Club's Outstanding Youth Award are available on our website Brockton.ca/VolunteerAward until May 26, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. We encourage you to submit a nomination for community members and outstanding youth that you feel should be recognized for their efforts! The annual Volunteer Recognition Event will be held on June 12, 2025 at the Walkerton Community Centre from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

9.2

Walkerton Clean Water Legacy Award

The Walkerton Clean Water Legacy Award encourages the next generation to build on Brockton’s legacy and lead the way in protecting one of our most vital resources. Applications for the Walkerton Clean Water Legacy Award are being accepted online through Community Foundation Grey Bruce's website until May 31, 2025.

10.

Accounts

10.1

Accounts - $827,500.86

11.

Correspondence Requiring Action

11.1

Blyth Festival Civic Night Invitation

Please let staff know if you'd like to attend the Blyth Festival Theatre's Civic Night on July 18, 2025.

11.2

Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority - Invitation to Celebrate SVCA's 75th Anniversary

Please let staff know if you plan on attending the anniversary on July 29, 2025.

12.

Information

12.1

Consent Application Notice B-2025-025

12.2

Public Meeting Notice - Official Plan Amendment - Brockton Settlement Expansion C-2024-007

12.3

Ministry of the Solicitor General - OPP Cost Recovery Model Review

12.4

Bruce County Media Release - Celebrating Paramedics Providing Critical Care Across All Communities in Bruce County

12.5

Grey Bruce Community Safety & Well-Being Planning Media Release - New Road Safety Campaign Targets Cannabis-Impaired Driving

12.6

Saugeen Mobility and Regional Transit 2024 Financial Statements

12.7

Saugeen Mobility and Regional Transit Minutes - March and April 2025

12.8

Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority Executive Committee Minutes - April 8, 2025

12.9

Saugeen Municipal Airport Commission Minutes - April 16, 2025

12.10

Hanover/Walkerton Waste Management Committee Minutes - May 6, 2025

12.11

Town of the Blue Mountains Resolution - Advocating for Reduced Provincial Tax Rate on Ontario-Made Cider

12.12

Municipality of Kincardine Resolution - Bill 5 Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act

12.13

Town of Mattawa Resolution - Opposition for expansion of Strong Mayor Powers

12.14

Town of Shelburne Resolution - Opting out of Strong Mayor Powers

13.

By-Laws

14.

Committee Minutes

14.1

Elmwood Community Centre Board Minutes - April 2, 2025

14.2

Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee Minutes - April 9, 2025

15.

New Business Brought Forward

16.

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 - Vendor Licence Fee Request, Property Remediation Proposal, Committee Appointment Update
• 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 - Municipal Service Agreement Negotiation

17.

Confirmation of Proceedings

17.1

By-Law 2025-045 - May 27, 2025 Confirmatory By-Law

18.

Adjournment