The Corporation of the Municipality of Brockton
Brockton Council Meeting Agenda

Tuesday, April 08, 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, 
• Colleen Gillis, Director of Community Services, 
• Nicholas Schnurr, Director of Operations, 
• Christine Brandt, Community Development Coordinator, 
• Dieter Weltz, Building and Planning Manager/CBO, 
• and Chris Wells, Director of Fire and Emergency 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

Special Council Minutes (Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Review) - March 18, 2025

6.2

Council Minutes - March 18, 2025

7.

Business Arising From the Minutes

8.

Reports

8.1

Fire Protection Grant Update – April 2025

Chris Wells, Director of Fire and Emergency Services

8.2

25th Walkerton Water Commemoration - Update

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

8.3

Brockton Settlement Area-Brands

Christine Brandt, Community Development Coordinator

8.4

Walkerton 2026 Homecoming Request for Seed Money and Reduced Facility Use Fees

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

8.5

Summer Day Camp Staffing

Lisa Fagan Recreation Programming Supervisor

8.6

Accessibility Advisory Committee Update

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

8.7

Elections Canada Polling Place Lease Agreements

Sarah Johnson, Deputy Clerk

8.8

Proposed 2025 Temporary Liquor Licence Extension - Birdie Barn Walkerton

Dieter Weltz, Building and Planning Manager/CBO

8.9

2025 Court Security Prisoner Transportation Grant

Trish Serratore, Chief Financial Officer

8.10

Ontario Regulation 284/09 – 2025 Update

Trish Serratore, Chief Financial Officer

8.11

2024 Annual Investment Report

Trish Serratore, Chief Financial Officer

8.12

2025 Equipment Tender Results – Tandem Axle Plow Truck

Nicholas Schnurr, Director of Operations

8.13

2025 Tender Results for Products or Services – Single Surface Treatment

Nicholas Schnurr, Director of Operations

8.14

Structure 16 (Brant) Tender

Nicholas Schnurr, Director of Operations

8.15

NWMO EIES Grant 2024 Year End

Cally Mann, Municipal Executive Coordinator and Sonya Watson, Chief Administration Officer

8.16

Hanover Walkerton Landfill 2025 Update

Nicholas Schnurr, Director of Operations

9.

Public Notification

9.1

Livestock Evaluator Expressions of Interest

The Municipality of Brockton is seeking individuals to serve as a Livestock Evaluator for the Municipality, responsible under the Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program to conduct a thorough investigation within 72 hours of being notified or livestock, poultry, and/or honey bees that have been damaged or killed by wildlife. Visit our Wildlife/Livestock Damage Claims webpage for more information about the position and how to apply. Applications will be accepted until April 14, 2025 at Noon.

9.2

Municipal Offices Closed for Easter

The Municipal Office, Community Services (Parks and Recreation) Administration Office, and Brockton Child Care Centre will be closed on Friday, April 18, 2025 and Monday, April 21, 2025 for Easter. Staff and Council wish you a safe and happy holiday weekend!

9.3

Proposal to Add Additional Accessible Parking Space on Jane Street, Walkerton

The Accessibility Advisory Committee and Municipality are seeking the public’s feedback on a proposal to amend the Traffic and Parking By-Law to add another accessible parking space along Jane Street, Walkerton, beside Sacred Heart Parish to accommodate persons with disabilities. There are currently two (2) existing accessible parking spaces on Jane Street beside Sacred Heart Parish.

Comments can be submitted to Fiona Hamilton, Director of Legislative and Legal Services (Clerk) by email, or by mail to Municipality of Brockton 100 Scott Street, P.O. Box 68, Walkerton, ON N0G 2V0 until May 1, 2025 at Noon. Council will consider comments on this proposal to amend the Traffic and Parking By-Law at their Council Meeting on May 13, 2025.

10.

Accounts

10.1

Accounts - $3,360,876.29

11.

Correspondence Requiring Action

12.

Information

12.1

Town of Hanover - Response to Brockton Council's Request for Landfill Agreement Consideration

12.2

South Bruce Grey Health Centre - Board Composition Update

12.3

Bruce County Media Release - Community Updated on Bruce County’s Cultural Action Plan

12.4

Bruce County Media Release - 2025 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events in Bruce County

12.5

Bruce County Media Release - Spring into Preparedness Refresh Your Emergency Kit This Season

12.6

BCPL Media Release - Bruce County Public Library Releases 2024 Annual Report

Read the Media Release on Bruce County Public Library's website.

12.7

Bruce Area Solid Waste Recycling Board Minutes - February 26, 2025

12.8

Hanover/Walkerton Waste Management Committee Minutes - January and March 2025

12.9

Saugeen Mobility and Regional Transit Board Minutes - January and February 2025

12.10

Saugeen Municipal Airport Commission Minutes - February 19, 2025

12.11

Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority Executive Committee Minutes - February 12, 2025

13.

By-Laws

13.1

By-Law 2025-028 - Fire Protection Shared Services with South Bruce Extended Agreement By-Law

13.2

By-Law 2025-029 - Elections Canada Cargill Community Centre Polling Place Lease Agreement By-Law

13.3

By-Law 2025-030 - Elections Canada Walkerton Community Centre Polling Place Lease Agreement By-Law

13.4

By-Law 2025-031 - Westario Power Inc. Agreement of Purchase and Sale By-Law

Schedule A forthcoming

14.

Committee Minutes

14.1

Elmwood Community Centre Board Minutes - March 5, 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 - Policy Violation Appeal
• 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 - Facility Agreement, Local Board Agreement Negotiation
• A trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information, supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board, which, if disclosed could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons, or organization - Utility Process Update

17.

Confirmation of Proceedings

17.1

By-Law 2025-032 - April 8, 2025 Confirmatory By-Law

18.

Adjournment