The Corporation of the Municipality of Brockton
Brockton Council Meeting Agenda

Tuesday, February 11, 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), 
• Sarah Johnson, Deputy Clerk, 
• Trish Serratore - Chief Financial Officer, 
• Christine Brandt, Community Development Coordinator, 
• Nicholas Schnurr, Director of Operations, 
• 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

Lake Rosalind Property Owners Association Update

Derrick Ross, President

5.2

Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority - 2025 Budget

Erik Downing, General Manager/Secretary-Treasurer

5.3

South Bruce O.P.P. Detachment - Municipal Policing Bureau Information and 2025 Billing Summary

Robert Griffin, MPB Sergeant

5.4

Saugeen Municipal Airport Economic Development

Steve Furness, Manager of Economic Development & Tourism, County of Grey

6.

Minutes

6.1

Special Council Minutes (2025 Budget) - January 13, 2025

6.2

Special Council Minutes (2025 Budget) - January 14, 2025

6.3

Council Minutes - January 14, 2025

7.

Business Arising From the Minutes

7.1

Motion - Request for Province-wide Rideshare Framework

8.

Reports

8.1

Saugeen Municipal Airport Tri-Municipal Options Update

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

8.2

Brockton Façade Improvement Guideline

Christine Brandt, Community Development Coordinator

8.3

2024 Year End Fire and Emergency Services Report

Chris Wells, Director of Fire and Emergency Services

8.4

Schmidt Limited Service Agreement

Dieter Weltz, Building and Planning Manager/CBO

8.5

Chief Building Official’s Activity Report for January 2025

Dieter Weltz, Building and Planning Manager/CBO

8.6

Chief Building Official’s 2024 Annual Building Department Report

Dieter Weltz, Building and Planning Manager/CBO

8.7

2024 Building Permit Fee Annual Report

Trish Serratore, Chief Financial Officer

8.8

2024 Parkland Cash in Lieu

Trish Serratore, Chief Financial Officer

8.9

Tax Incremental Equivalent Funding (TIEF)

Trish Serratore, Chief Financial Officer

8.10

Clean Farms Closure of All Collection Sites

Nicholas Schnurr, Director of Operations

8.11

January 2025 Water and Wastewater Operations Maintenance

Nicholas Schnurr, Director of Operations and Rachel Bryan, Municipal Executive Coordinator

9.

Public Notification

9.1

Family Day Fun

Join us in Brockton this Family Day, Monday, February 17, 2025 at the Walkerton Community Centre!

• 9:00-11:00am - Grab N’ Go Breakfast by donation
• 9:00am - Figure Skating Showcase
• 9:00am- 12:00pm - Live Coffee House Music
• Indoor and Outdoor Activities
• Morning Sleigh Rides
• Outdoor Fire and Emergency Vehicles
• 10:00am - Free Public Skate Party with DJ!
• 12:00pm - Battle of the Badges (O.P.P. vs. Walkerton Fire)
• 2:00pm - Walkerton Capitals vs. Hanover Barons Game

Municipal Offices will be closed on Family Day and reopen on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.

9.2

Asset Management Plan Public Engagement Town Hall

The Municipality of Brockton is hosting a Asset Management Plan Public Engagement Town Hall at the Walkerton Community Centre on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Residents can provide their input on the current and proposed levels of service through the Town Hall, or our anonymous survey through the Municipal website. 

9.3

Committee Member Recruitment

Are you interested in giving back to the community and helping to shape Brockton’s future? Come help by providing your input and expertise on one of our Committees! The Municipality of Brockton is currently recruiting for members on 4 Committees: Accessibility Advisory Committee, Brockton Child Care Centre Committee, Brockton Parks and Recreation Committee, and Elmwood Community Centre Board. Visit Brockton.ca/CommitteeRecruitment to view the Terms of Reference and more information on how to apply. Applications close February 20, 2025 at Noon.

9.4

Notice of Application by Owner to Repeal Henry Cargill "White" House Designation By-Law

The Council of the Municipality of Brockton received an owner’s application to repeal By-law No. 88-15, which designates 12 Concession 10 Cargill (Henry Cargill "White" House) as being of heritage value or interest under the Ontario Heritage Act. Any person may serve on the Municipal Clerk, a Notice of Objection in writing, setting out the reasons for the objection and all relevant facts. A Notice of Objection is then considered by Council in its deliberation on the matter. Objections are due by February 21, 2025.

9.5

Young Municipal Drain Public Information Meeting

A Public Information Meeting regarding the proposed Young Municipal Drain will be held on Friday, February 21, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at the Cargill Community Centre. Affected landowners will be informed on the status of the drainage project including proposed design, cost estimates, and property assessments.

9.6

Notice of Special Council Meeting - Comprehensive Zoning By-Law and Official Plan Review

The Municipality of Brockton is undertaking a review and update of its Walkerton Official Plan and Brockton Comprehensive Zoning By-law. Council will hold a Special Council Meeting on Tuesday March 18, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at the Bruce County Council Chambers and virtually on Zoom to discuss the review, process and any revisions that may be required to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law. Visit our Comprehensive Zoning By-Law and Official Plan Review webpage for more information.

10.

Accounts

10.1

Accounts - $3,636,529.78

11.

Correspondence Requiring Action

11.1

Bruce and Grey County Federations of Agriculture - Invitation to 2025 Politicians Meeting

Please let staff know if you would like to attend the Politicians Meeting on Saturday, March 22, 2025 from 10:00 am to 3:00 p.m. in Elmwood.

11.2

Irish Heritage Month Flag Raising Request

Celtic Academy Canada would like to raise the Irish Flag at the Municipal Office community flag pole for Irish Heritage Month the first week of March.

11.3

Southwestern Ontario Canadian Poolplayers Association - Proclaim 2025 Tournament a Municipally Significant Event

12.

Information

12.1

Consent Application Notice B-2024-082 and B-2024-083

12.2

Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority Board Minutes - November 21, 2024

12.3

Saugeen Mobility and Regional Transit Board Minutes - December 11, 2024

12.4

Saugeen Municipal Airport Commission Minutes - December 18, 2024

12.5

Town of Halton Hills Resolution - Sovereignty of Canada

12.6

Town of Hanover Resolution - United States Imposition of Tariffs on Canada

12.7

Municipal Resolutions - Redistribution of the Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST to Municipalities for Sustainable Infrastructure Funding

12.8

Northumberland County Resolution - Support St. Charles on Deposit Return Program

12.9

City of Peterborough Resolution - Bill 242 Safer Municipalities Act, 2024

12.10

Township of Woolwich Resolution - Election Advocacy and Preparation

13.

By-Laws

13.1

By-Law 2025-009 - Eastridge Road Public Highway By-Law

13.2

By-Law 2025-010 - Schmidt Limited Service Agreement By-Law

14.

Committee Minutes

14.1

Brockton Heritage Committee Minutes - December 2, 2024

14.2

Elmwood Community Centre Board Minutes - January 8, 2025

15.

New Business Brought Forward

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 - Committee Mandate Discussion, Individual Property Culvert Dispute, False Alarm Appeal
• A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board - Facility Repurchase Proposal, Property Repurchase Proposal
• Labour relations or employee negotiations - Staffing Update, Road Department Update
• Advice that is subject to solicitor/client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose - Private Well 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 - Smoking Enforcement Proposal

17.

Confirmation of Proceedings

17.1

By-Law 2025-011 - February 11, 2025 Confirmatory By-Law

18.

Adjournment