The Corporation of the Municipality of Brockton
Brockton Council Meeting Agenda

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 7:00 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, 
• Michael Crawford, 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), 
• Trish Serratore - Chief Financial Officer, 
• Dominic Paquette, Building and Planning Manager/CBO, 
• Nicholas Schnurr, Director of Operations, 
• Carri-Ann Scott, Manager, Child Care Services, 
• Colleen Gillis, Director of Community Services, 
• and Christine Brandt, Community Development Coordinator 

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1.

National Anthem of Canada

The Council Meeting will begin with the playing of Toronto Symphony Orchestra's instrumental recording of O' Canada.

2.

Indigenous Land Acknowledgement Statement

3.

Acceptance of Council Agenda

4.

Declaration of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof

5.

Public Meetings Required Under the Planning Act

5.1

Planning Report - Zoning By-Law Amendment Application Z-2026-008

Monica Morrison, Bruce County Land Use Planning Manager

6.

Delegations

6.1

Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority - Water Quality Program

Emily Williamson, Water Quality Technician

7.

Minutes

7.1

Council Minutes - March 10, 2026

8.

Business Arising From the Minutes

9.

Reports

9.1

2026 Organizational Review Status Report

Carri-Ann Scott – Manager, Child Care Services

9.2

Economic Development Update – March 2026

Christine Brandt, Community Development Coordinator

9.3

Standardized Design Guidelines HAF

Dominic Paquette, Building and Planning Manager/CBO

9.4

February 2026 Water and Wastewater Operations Maintenance

Nicholas Schnurr, Director of Operations

9.5

Walkerton Minor Hockey Storage Funding Request

Brad Thomson, Facilities and Parks Supervisor and Colleen Gillis, Director of Community Services

*This report was Tabled at the March 10, 2026 Council Meeting. Council could choose to pass a motion to take this report from the table for the purpose of a vote.

9.6

Walkerton Minor Hockey Storage Funding Request Follow up

Colleen Gillis, Director of Community Services

9.7

Confirmation of Council Direction Regarding Request for Proposal for Arena Project

Colleen Gillis, Director of Community Services

9.8

Special Events Exemption from Outdoor Vending/Refreshment Vehicle Licencing By-Law 2021-085

Colleen Gillis, Director of Community Services

9.9

2025 Council Remuneration and Expenses Update

Trish Serratore, Chief Financial Officer

9.10

Bruce Grey Mentorship 2026 Donation Request

Trish Serratore, Chief Financial Officer

9.11

2026 Q1 Requests for Quotes Summary

Trish Serratore, Chief Financial Officer

9.12

Pinkerton Flooding

Sarah Johnson, Deputy Clerk, Trish Serratore, Chief Financial Officer, and Sonya Watson, Chief Administrative Officer

9.13

2026 Salary Compensation Review – Market Comparators

Mayor Chris Peabody

10.

Public Notification

10.1

Municipal Offices Closed for Easter

The Brockton Child Care Centre, Community Services (Parks and Recreation) Administration Office, and Municipal Office will be closed on Friday, April 3, 2026 and Monday, April 6, 2026 in recognition of Easter. Offices reopen on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. Council and staff wish you a safe and happy holiday weekend!

11.

Correspondence Requiring Action

11.1

Request to Proclaim National Organ and Tissue Donor Awareness Month

12.

Information

12.1

Ontario Ombudsman Letter - Closed Meeting Complaint Investigation

12.2

Notice of Decision - Bruce County Official Plan Amendment C-2025-007 (Candue Homes c/o Cobide)

12.3

ElectHER Now Media Release - Online Campaign School Aims to Prepare Women for 2026 Election

12.4

Saugeen Mobility and Regional Transit Board Minutes - January 9, 2026

12.5

Bruce County Resolution - Letters of Support for Goderich Harbour Developments

12.6

Township of Black River-Matheson Resolution - Prioritization of Safety on Highway 11 and 17

12.7

Township of Oro-Medonte Resolution - Request for Provincial Legislation Amendments Health and Safety Concerns

12.8

County of Prince Edward Resolution - Sustainable Police Services

12.9

Township of Puslinch Resolution - Support on Reduced Rate Distribution of Library Resources

12.10

Town of Whitby Resolution - Request for a Comprehensive Review of the Provincial-Municipal Fiscal Framework

13.

By-Laws

13.1

By-Law 2026-028 - Zoning By-Law Amendment Elphick Z-2026-008

13.2

By-Law 2026-029 - Community Living Walkerton and District Letter of Intent By-Law

13.3

By-Law 2026-030 - Zoning Amendment By-Law – Candue Homes c/o Cobide Engineering Z-2025-040

14.

Committee Minutes

14.1

Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee Minutes - January 14, 2026

15.

New Business Brought Forward

16.

Closed Session

A Closed Session is not currently planned for this Council Meeting.

17.

Confirmation of Proceedings

17.1

By-Law 2026-031 - March 24, 2026 Confirmatory By-Law

18.

Adjournment