The Corporation of the Municipality of Brockton
Brockton Council Meeting Agenda

Tuesday, November 25, 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, 
• Gregory J. McLean - Councillor, 
• and Steve Travale, Councillor 

Staff:

• Fiona Hamilton - Director of Legislative and Legal Services (Clerk), 
• Trish Serratore - Chief Financial Officer, 
• Dominic Paquette, Acting Chief Building Official and Zoning Administrator, 
• Nicholas Schnurr, Director of Operations, 
• Colleen Gillis, Director of Community Services, 
• Lisa Fagan, Recreation Programming Supervisor, 
• Carri-Ann Scott, Manager, Child Care 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

Zoning By-Law Amendment Application Z-2025-063

Benito Russo, Bruce County Intermediate Planner

5.2

Zoning By-Law Amendment Application Z-2025-058

Amy Rogers, Bruce County Planner

6.

Delegations

7.

Minutes

7.1

Council Minutes - November 4, 2025

8.

Business Arising From the Minutes

9.

Reports

9.1

Declaration of a Significant Event – Ribfest July 17- July 19, 2026

Lisa Fagan, Recreation Programming Supervisor

9.2

Engineering RFP Award

Sonya Watson, CAO, Trish Serratore, CFO, Dominic Paquette, Acting Chief Building Official/Zoning Administrator/Property Standards Officer, Nicholas Schnurr, Director of Operations, John Strader, Operations Manager and Fiona Hamilton, Director of Legislative and Legal Services (Clerk)

9.3

12th Brant Bridge Snowplow Turnaround Contract Award

Nicholas Schnurr, Director of Operations

9.4

310SL Backhoe Buyout

Nicholas Schnurr, Director of Operations

9.5

October 2025 Water and Wastewater Operations Maintenance

Nicholas Schnurr, Director of Operations

9.6

Building Permit and Planning Fees Update

Sarah Johnson, Deputy Clerk and Dominic Paquette, Acting Chief Building Official

9.7

Chief Building Official’s Activity Report for October 2025

Dominic Paquette, Acting Chief Building Official and Zoning Administrator

9.8

Brockton Child Care Closure Policy

Carri-Ann Scott, Manager, Child Care Services

9.9

Changes to Summer Program Offerings

Carri-Ann Scott – Manager, Child Care Services

9.10

Updated Vacation Policy

Trish Serratore, Chief Financial Officer, Julie Farrell, Human Resource Generalist, and Sonya Watson, Chief Administrative Officer

9.11

Revised Mileage Allowance Policy

Trish Serratore, Chief Financial Officer

9.12

Investment Policy Update

Trish Serratore, Chief Financial Officer

9.13

Follow-Up on GrantMatch Agreement and Funding Consideration

Trish Serratore, Chief Financial Officer

9.14

New Walkerton Official Plan and Brockton Community Improvement Plan Update

Fiona Hamilton, Director of Legislative and Legal Services (Clerk), and Christine Brandt, Community Development Coordinator

9.15

2026 Council Vacancy Meetings

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

10.

Public Notification

10.1

Tax Installment Due Date – November 28, 2025

The final 2025 Brockton Tax Installment is due November 28, 2025. 

10.2

Hometown Holiday Hunt

Join the Hometown Holiday Hunt happening now until December 19th! Visit participating Walkerton businesses and look for the hidden Walkerton ornament in each store. When you spot it, get a stamp on your Holiday Hunt ballot. Collect 8 stamps from 8 different businesses to complete your entry. Completed ballots can be dropped off at Joy Source for Sports, Vine Eye Care, Cook's Cupboard, Beautiful Ambitions, and the Municipal Office. 

Prizes (including gift cards, merchandise, and Brockton Dollars) will be drawn November 28th, December 5th, December 12th, and December 19th. Start your hunt, support your community, and you could be one of our lucky winners! Visit Brockton.ca/HolidayHunt for more details.

10.3

Breakfast with Santa

Join the Walkerton and District Optimist Club for Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 6th from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Walkerton Legion (505 Scott Street). Admission by donation. Bring your letters for Santa!

10.4

Brunch with Santa

Join the Cargill and District Community Foundation for Brunch with Santa on December 7, 2025 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Cargill Community Centre (999 Greenock-Brant Townline)! Tickets at $12/Adults and $6/Kids (over aged 5).

10.5

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 29th 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 Street.

10.6

Elmwood Christmas in the Park

Join the Elmwood Community Service Association on Sunday, November 30, 2025 at 3:30 p.m. at the Lions' Park beside the Elmwood Fire Hall (Dirstein St. S.) for pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and crafts, popcorn, hot chocolate and coffee in the park. The Christmas Tree will be lit up at 5:00 p.m.

11.

Accounts

11.1

Accounts - $746,446.85

12.

Correspondence Requiring Action

12.1

Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation - X-Ray Suite Replacement Fundraising Campaign Follow-Up

13.

Information

13.1

Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority - Environmental Registry Posting on Conservation Authorities

13.2

Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority Executive Minutes - October 2, 2025

13.3

Saugeen Mobility and Regional Transit Board Minutes - September and October 2025

13.4

Saugeen Municipal Airport Commission Minutes - September and October 2025

13.5

Association of Ontario Road Supervisors - Fall 2025 Newsletter

13.6

Municipality of Wawa Resolution - Rent Protection for Tenants

13.7

Town of Goderich Resolution - Support for Accessible and Effective Alcohol Container Return System in Ontario

13.8

Town of Goderich Resolution - Support for Collaborative Action on Sustainable Waste Management in Ontario

13.9

Town of Goderich Resolution - Support Opposition to the Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act, 2025

13.10

Township of Selwyn Resolution - Curbside Recycling Eligibility for Non-Profit Organizations

13.11

United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Resolution - Conservation Authorities

14.

By-Laws

14.1

By-Law 2025-092 - Zoning Amendment By-Law - Brockton (ERBP) Z-2025-063

14.2

By-Law 2025-093 - Zoning Amendment By-Law - McKague Z-2025-058

14.3

By-Law 2025-094 - Amend 2026 Fees and Charges By-Law (Building Permit Fees and Planning Fees)

14.4

By-Law 2025-095 - Adopt Amended Investment Policy By-Law

14.5

By-Law 2025-096 - Adopt Amended Mileage Allowance Policy By-Law

14.6

By-Law 2025-097 - Adopt Child Care Closure Policy By-Law

14.7

By-Law 2025-098 - Adopt Amended Vacation Policy By-Law

14.8

By-Law 2025-099 - Amend Council Vacancy Replacement Procedure Policy By-Law

14.9

By-Law 2025-100 - Amend Procedural By-Law

14.10

By-Law 2025-101 - Amend 2022-2026 Council Committee Appointments By-Law

14.11

By-Law 2025-102 - Declare PT PARK LT 48 PLAN 162 AND PT LT 32 CON 1 NDR BRANT EXCEPT PT 1 3R10502; MUNICIPALITY OF BROCKTON, being part of PIN 33196-0585 (LT) Surplus By-Law

15.

Committee Minutes

15.1

Accessibility Advisory Committee Minutes - September 2, 2025

15.2

Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee Minutes - October 8, 2025

16.

New Business Brought Forward

17.

Closed Session

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

• Labour relations or employee negotiations - Staffing Vacancy Proposal
• Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board - Grading Enforcement Settlement Instructions

18.

Confirmation of Proceedings

18.1

By-Law 2025-103 - November 25, 2025 Confirmatory By-Law

19.

Adjournment