The Corporation of the Municipality of Brockton
Brockton Council Meeting Agenda

Tuesday, October 14, 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, 
• Sarah Johnson, Deputy Clerk, 
• Nicholas Schnurr, Director of Operations, 
• Dominic Paquette, Acting Chief Building Official and Zoning Administrator, 
• Colleen Gillis, Director of Community Services, 
• Christine Brandt, Community Development Coordinator, 
• and Chris Wells, Director of Fire and Emergency Services 

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1.

National Anthem of 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

6.

Delegations

6.1

Greenock Seniors Citizens - Facility Request

David Bradley, President

6.2

Elmwood Community Centre Board - 2026 Budget Capital Requests

Hazel Pratt, Michael Sugden, and Ernie Falkiner

6.3

2026-2031 Water Works and Wastewater Works Financial Plan

Ryan DeVries, Principal - B.M. Ross and Associates Ltd.

6.4

2026 Building Permit Fees and Planning Fees Review

Lisa Courtney, Principal - B.M. Ross and Associates Ltd.

7.

Minutes

7.1

Council Minutes - September 23, 2025

8.

Business Arising From the Minutes

9.

Reports

9.1

Cargill Community Centre – Greenock Seniors Facility Reduced Rental Fee Request

Lisa Fagan, Recreation Programming Supervisor and Colleen Gillis, Director of Community Services

9.2

2026-2031 Water and Wastewater Financial Plans

Nicholas Schnurr, Director of Operations

9.3

2026 Provincial Recycling Changes

Nicholas Schnurr, Director of Operations

9.4

August and September 2025 Water and Wastewater Operations Maintenance

Nicholas Schnurr, Director of Operations

9.5

Planning Fees Review 2026

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

9.6

Building Department Fee Review 2026

Dominic Paquette, Acting Chief Building Official and Zoning Administrator

9.7

Chief Building Official’s Activity Report for September 2025

Dominic Paquette, Acting Chief Building Official and Zoning Administrator

9.8

Community User Group Budget Requests – 2026 Budget Consideration Update

Trish Serratore, Chief Financial Officer

9.9

East Ridge Business Park Pylon Sign Project

Christine Brandt, Community Development Coordinator

9.10

Grey Sauble Conservation Authority 2026 Risk Management Agreement

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

10.

Public Notification

10.1

Municipal Offices Closed for Thanksgiving

The Municipal Office, Community Services (Parks and Recreation) Administrative Office, and Brockton Child Care Centre are closed on Monday, October 13, 2025 in recognition of Thanksgiving Day. Our offices reopen on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. Staff and Council wish you a safe and happy holiday weekend!

10.2

Little Royal Fair

The Walkerton Agricultural Society is hosting the Annual Little Royal Fair on October 17-19, 2025 in Walkerton. This year's theme is Aprons & Overalls, and a weekend full of fun and entertainment is planned for the whole family! Visit Walkerton Agricultural Society's website or social media for the event schedule.

10.3

Walkerton and Hanover Hazardous Household Waste Collection

The Municipality of Brockton and Town of Hanover are hosting a Hazardous Household Waste Collection for residents of Walkerton and Hanover only, on Saturday, October 18, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Hanover Public Works Yard (70 14th Avenue, Hanover). Please stay in your vehicle with waste materials sealed in containers in your trunk. Containers such as cardboard boxes and totes will be returned to you. Site staff will unload the waste materials.

10.4

Leaf Collection Schedule

Leaf Collection for Walkerton, Lake Rosalind, and Marl Lakes is scheduled for October 20, October 27, and November 10, 2025. Leaves must be placed in biodegradable paper waste bags (plastic bags not accepted) and placed at the curbside by 7:00 a.m. for collection. A friendly reminder that no garden clippings, compost, or small branches will be picked up.

10.5

Walk for Wenjack and The Secret Path Screening

The Municipality of Brockton and Bruce County are hosting a Walk for Wenjack on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at Riverbend Park, Walkerton. Light refreshments will be provided. Donations to the Nawash Food Bank will be accepted onsite. 

Following the walk, a screening of The Secret Path will be shown at 3:00 p.m. in the Walkerton Branch of the Bruce County Public Library. The Secret Path is a poignant animated film based on the album by Gord Downie and the graphic novel by Jeff Lemire about Chanie Wenjack’s story and the legacy of residential schools in Canada.

10.6

Housing Needs Study

Brockton has initiated a Housing Needs Assessment to examine types of development that will be the most beneficial for the community. The Housing Needs Study will help to gather critical housing data to guide decisions on the type and location of housing to build, as well as the infrastructure needed to support community growth. Visit Brockton.ca/HousingNeeds to take part! Feedback is due October 30, 2025. Whether you're a renter, homeowner, service provider, or simply care about housing in our area, your opinion will contribute to creating effective, inclusive housing solutions for the future.

11.

Accounts

11.1

Accounts - $1,767,753.78

12.

Correspondence Requiring Action

12.1

Invitation to Bruce County Housing Forum

Please let staff know if you'd like to attend the Housing Forum on November 19, 2025 in Port Elgin.

12.2

Declare Hometown Christmas Market a Municipally Significant Event

13.

Information

13.1

Notice of Public Meeting - Local Official Plan Amendment L-2025-017 and Zoning By-Law Amendment Z-2025-057

13.2

Minister of the Solicitor General - OPP Cost Recovery Model Review and Amendments to O. Reg 413/23

13.3

Ministry of Health - Update from Special Advisor on Work with Board of Health for GBHU

13.4

Bruce County Media Release - When the Lights Go Out Are You Ready for a Prolonged Power Outage

13.5

Bruce County Public Library Media Release - Canadian Library Month

13.6

Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority Board Minutes - July 17, 2025

13.7

Township of Bonfield Resolution - Canada Post Labour Dispute and Impact on Municipal Communications

13.8

City of Kitchener Resolution - Postage Costs

13.9

Town of Newmarket Resolution - Automated Speed Enforcement

14.

By-Laws

14.1

By-Law 2025-081 - Adopt 2026-2031 Water Works Financial Plan and Wastewater System Financial Plan By-Law

14.2

By-Law 2025-082 - Adopt Building Permit Fees Review and Planning Fees Review By-Law

14.3

By-Law 2025-083 - Grey Sauble Conservation Authority Risk Management Agreement By-Law

15.

Committee Minutes

15.1

Elmwood Community Centre Board Minutes - August 2025

15.2

Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee Minutes - August 27, 2025

16.

New Business Brought Forward

17.

Closed Session

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

• Labour relations or employee negotiations - Fire Department Staffing Consideration
• Advice that is subject to solicitor/client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose - Bruce Area Solid Waste Recycling Governance Consideration
• 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 the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons or organizations – Shareholder Communication
• 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 - Joint Board Agreement Instructions, Servicing Agreement Consideration

18.

Confirmation of Proceedings

18.1

By-Law 2025-084 - October 14, 2025 Confirmatory By-Law

19.

Adjournment