The Corporation of the Municipality of Brockton
Brockton Council Meeting Agenda

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 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, 
• Dieter Weltz, Building and Planning Manager/CBO, 
• Christine Brandt, Community Development Coordinator, 
• 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

5.1

County of Bruce - Investment in Local Services 2022 Annual Report

Christine MacDonald, Bruce County Chief Administrative Officer, Sean Morphy, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, and Aaron Stauch, Director of Government Relations

5.2

Elmwood Community Centre Board - 2025 Budget Capital Request

Hazel Pratt-Paige, Michael Sugden, and Ernie Falkiner

6.

Minutes

6.1

Council Minutes - November 12, 2024

7.

Business Arising From the Minutes

8.

Reports

8.1

Economic Development Update – November 2024

Christine Brandt, Community Development Coordinator

8.2

25th Walkerton Water Commemoration and Heritage Water Garden Rehabilitation

Christine Brandt, Community Development Coordinator, Sonya Watson, Chief Administrative Officer, and Colleen Gillis, Director of Community Services

8.3

37 Yonge Street Development Agreement

Dieter Weltz, Building and Planning Manager/CBO

8.4

Comprehensive Zoning By-Law and Walkerton Community Official Plan Update and Review – RFP Results

Dieter Weltz, Building and Planning Manger/CBO, and Dalton Stone, Municipal Services Coordinator

8.5

Building, Planning and By-Law Enforcement Vehicle Fleet – Request for Quote Results

Dieter Weltz, Building and Planning Manger/CBO, and Dalton Stone, Municipal Services Coordinator, Sonya Watson, Chief Administrative Officer, Trish Serratore, Chief Financial Officer, Colleen Gillis, Director of Community Services

8.6

Well 7 and 9 SCADA System Upgrades

Nicholas Schnurr, Director of Operations

8.7

Municipal Salt Management Plan

Nicholas Schnurr, Director of Operations

8.8

Govstack Website Launch and Future Website Plans

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

9.

Public Notification

9.1

Shop Walkerton and Win

Head to downtown Walkerton during Shop Walkerton and Win which runs until December 20, 2024 and collect eight stamps per card to be eligible for Brockton Dollars! Prizes will be drawn November 29th, December 6th, December 13th, and the Grand Prize draw on December 20th. We encourage you to shop local this holiday season and support Brockton businesses! 

Shop Walkerton and Win cards are available at the Municipal Office, Brown's Guardian Pharmacy, Holst Office Pro, Marlin Travel, and Pizza Delight. Completed cards can be dropped off at all of these locations. Visit Brockton.ca/ShopWalkerton for more details.

9.2

Visit with Santa and Santa Claus Parade

The Kinette Club of Walkerton invite you to visit with Santa at the basement of the Bruce County Public Library Walkerton branch (253 Durham St) on Saturday, November 30th from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. before the Santa Claus Parade! The Walkerton Kinsmen Club will be hosting the annual Walkerton Santa Claus Parade at 7:00 p.m. on Durham St. This year's theme is Christmas Carols/Songs of Christmas.

Road Closure: Durham St will be closed from May St to McNab St between 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. to accommodate the Parade route.

10.

Accounts

10.1

Accounts - $931,285.37

11.

Correspondence Requiring Action

11.1

Saugeen Municipal Airport Commission - Invitation to Annual Christmas Party

Please let staff know if you wish to attend the Saugeen Municipal Airport Commission's Annual Christmas Party on December 21, 2024.

12.

Information

12.1

Ministry of the Solicitor General - Associate Minister of Auto Theft and Bail Reform

12.2

Grey Bruce Public Health Media Release - GBPH encourages residents to test their homes for radon

12.3

2025 Prime Minister's Awards

12.4

Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority Board Minutes - September 19, 2024

12.5

Municipal Resolutions - Ontario Provincial Police Costs

12.6

Municipal Resolutions - Redistribution of Land Transfer Tax and Goods and Services Tax

12.7

Municipal Resolutions - Request to Resume Assessment Cycle

12.8

Township of Puslinch Resolution - Protection of Agricultural Lands and Sustainable Development

12.9

Town of South Bruce Peninsula - Request for Accessibility Coordinator

13.

By-Laws

13.1

By-Law 2024-099 - Amend Veolia Water Services Agreement Renewal By-Law

13.2

By-Law 2024-100 - Adopt Salt Management Plan By-Law

13.3

By-Law 2024-101 - J.L. Richards & Associates Limited Contract Agreement By-Law

13.4

By-Law 2024-102 - 37 Yonge Street Development Agreement By-Law

14.

Committee Minutes

14.1

Brockton and Area Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee Minutes - June-October 2024

14.2

Elmwood Community Centre Board Minutes - October 2, 2024

15.

New Business Brought Forward

15.1

Notice of Motion - Carbon Tax Costs

Councillor Travale will bring forward a Notice of Motion to the November 26, 2024 Council Meeting.

15.2

Notice of Motion - CANDU Reactors

Mayor Peabody will bring forward a Notice of Motion to the November 26, 2024 Council Meeting.

16.

Closed Session

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

• Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees - Private Well Contamination 
• A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board - East Ridge Business Park Offer to Purchase
• Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board - Year End Litigation Update

17.

Confirmation of Proceedings

17.1

By-Law 2024-105 - November 26, 2024 Confirmatory By-Law

18.

Adjournment