The Corporation of the Municipality of Brockton
Brockton Council Meeting Agenda

Tuesday, August 27, 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, 
• and Gregory J. McLean - 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 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

Victoria Jubilee Hall - Funding Request for Theatre Curtains

Bob McCulloch, Treasurer

6.

Minutes

6.1

Council Minutes - August 13, 2024

7.

Business Arising From the Minutes

8.

Reports

8.1

WWTP Inlet Screen and Blowers Tender

Nicholas Schnurr, Director of Operations

8.2

37 Yonge Street Development Update – Traffic Safety Assessment

Dieter Weltz, Building and Planning Manager/CBO and Nicholas Schnurr, Director of Operations

8.3

Emergency Preparedness Grant – Approval Update

Chris Wells, Director of Fire and Emergency Services and Dalton Stone, Municipal Services Coordinator

8.4

2025 Proposed Fees and Charges

Trish Serratore, Chief Financial Officer

8.5

NWMO Learn More Program for 2021-2024 Funding Agreement

Sonya Watson, Chief Administrative Officer and Rachel Bryan, Municipal Executive Coordinator

8.6

Tile Drain Loan Application - Concession 15 Brant

Sarah Johnson, Deputy Clerk and Stephen Cobean, Drainage Superintendent

9.

Public Notification

9.1

Councillor Vacancy

The Municipality of Brockton is accepting applications to replace the vacant Councillor seat on Brockton Council. Applications are open from 8:30 a.m. on August 15, 2024 until 2:00 p.m. on September 16, 2024. Visit Brockton.ca/CouncilVacancy to learn more about the process.

9.2

Play Music on the Porch Day

August 31st is Play Music on the Porch Day. Community members are invited to participate by playing music on their porch. A concert is also occurring at 2:00 p.m. in the Market Garden park (312 Durham Street, Walkerton).

9.3

Elmwood Homecoming

Elmwood is celebrating 170 years and invite the community to join in Homecoming celebrations August 30-September 1, 2024. Visit Elmwood Homecoming's website for more information on the events occurring.

9.4

Council Meeting in Elmwood

The September 10, 2024 Council Meeting will occur at the Elmwood Community Centre (38 Concession 10, Elmwood) instead of the Bruce County Council Chambers at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will still be available to watch virtually through Zoom and eSCRIBE livestream.

9.5

Accessibility Education Workshop

Julie Sawchuk of Sawchuk Accessible Solutions will be hosting a Accessibility Education Workshop on September 11, 2024. Members of the public are invited to attend the workshop to learn more about how we can create accessible spaces to honour the needs of everyone. 

9.6

Doors Open Brockton

The Brockton Heritage Committee are hosting Doors Open Brockton on Saturday, September 28, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. featuring 12 historical and unique sites in Brockton. Visit Brockton.ca/DoorsOpen to learn more.

10.

Accounts

10.1

Accounts - $1,222,808.85

11.

Correspondence Requiring Action

11.1

Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce Seeks Funding and Volunteers to Continue Operations

11.2

Invitation to Bruce County Economic Development Investment Attraction, Readiness, and Foreign Direct Investment Training

September 11, 2024 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

12.

Information

12.1

Bruce County - Amendment to County of Bruce Official Plan By-Law (C-2024-001)

As Bruce County has approved the amendment to the County of Bruce Official Plan for Dales C-2024-001, Brockton Council can proceed to pass the Zoning Amendment By-Law for Dales Z-2024-015 as authorized by the previous resolution.

12.2

Bruce County News Release - Notice of Study Completion - Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) for Durham Street Bridge

Visit Bruce County's website to read the News Release.

12.3

Bruce County News Release - Bruce County Advocating for our Unique Needs at 2024 AMO Conference

Visit Bruce County's website to read the News Release.

12.4

Bruce County News Release - A More Prosperous Ontario Demands a Modern Provincial-Municipal Fiscal Partnership

Visit Bruce County's website to read the News Release.

12.5

Bruce County News Release - Bruce County Long Term Care Thanks Placement Students and Staff Mentors

Visit Bruce County's website to read the News Release.

12.6

Grey Bruce Public Health Media Release - Public Health Advises Against Swimming at Area Beaches After a Significant Rainfall

12.7

Grey Bruce Public Health Media Release - Increase in Pertussis Cases Underscores Importance of Vaccinations

12.8

Western Ontario Wardens Caucus News Release - Rural Municipal Leaders Support ‘Solve the Crisis’ Campaign to Address Homelessness and Mental Health

12.9

Ontario Power Generation in Bruce County - August 2024 Newsletter

12.10

Town of Grimsby Resolution - Increasing Funding for Public Libraries and Community Museums

12.11

City of Quinte West Resolution - The Canada Community-Building Fund

13.

By-Laws

13.1

By-Law 2024-069 - Zoning Amendment By-Law - Dales Z-2024-015

13.2

By-Law 2024-070 - 2025 Fees and Charges By-Law

13.3

By-Law 2024-071 - NWMO Learn More Program Funding Agreement By-Law

13.4

By-Law 2024-072 - Tile Drainage Loan By-Law

13.5

By-Law 2024-073 - Appoint Tile Drainage Inspectors By-Law

14.

Committee Minutes

14.1

Elmwood Community Centre Board Minutes - July 9, 2024

15.

New Business Brought Forward

16.

Closed Session

The Council of the Municipality of Brockton will enter into Closed Session to discuss a matter pertaining to:

• 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 - Shareholder Decision

17.

Confirmation of Proceedings

17.1

By-Law 2024-074 - August 27, 2024 Confirmatory By-Law

18.

Adjournment