The Corporation of the Municipality of Brockton
Brockton Council Meeting Agenda

Tuesday, May 09, 2023 at 7:00 P.m. - 8:00 P.m.

Bruce County Council Chambers - 30 Park Street, Walkerton, ON

Council:

• Chris Peabody - Mayor, 
• James Lang - Deputy Mayor, 
• Mitch Clark - Councillor, 
• Tim Elphick - Councillor, 
• Kym Hutcheon - 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, 
• and Nicholas Schnurr, Director of Operations 

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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

Ontario Power Generation - Updates and 2022 Accomplishments

6.

Minutes

6.1

Council Minutes - April 25, 2023

7.

Business Arising From the Minutes

8.

Reports

8.1

April 2023 Water and Wastewater Operations Maintenance

Nicholas Schnurr, Director of Operations

8.2

Ridout Street Traffic Calming

Nicholas Schnurr, Director of Operations

8.3

Digester Roof Replacement Loan Repayment

Trish Serratore, Chief Financial Officer

8.4

North Standpipe Rehabilitation Tender 21353

Nicholas Schnurr, Director of Operations

8.5

Provincial Day of Action on Litter

Brad Thomson, Acting Community Services Supervisor

8.6

R Zone Policy

Trish Serratore, CFO/Acting Director of Community Services

8.7

Elmwood Playground Resurface

Trish Serratore, CFO/Acting Director of Community Service and Brad Thomson, Acting Community Services Supervisor

8.8

Reduced Rental Fee Request – Susan Seitz

Trish Serratore, CFO/Acting Director of Community Services

8.9

OTF Grant Application – Ball Diamond Light Replacement 2024

Trish Serratore, CFO/Acting Director of Community Services and Brad Thomson Acting Community Services Supervisor

8.10

Tennis Court Rehabilitation Tender Results

Trish Serratore, CFO/Acting Director of Community Services

8.11

Soccer Parking Lot Relocation

Sonya Watson, Chief Administrative Officer, and Trish Serratore, CFO/Acting Director of Community Services

8.12

Financial Report as of March 31st, 2023

Trish Serratore, Chief Financial Officer and Jessica Pinkse, Tax Collector/Deputy Treasurer

9.

Public Notification

9.1

Brockton Community Clean-Up

Join our community clean-up on May 9, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.! Clean-up your neighbourhood or join one of our group clean-ups along our trails! For information about picking up cleaning supplies or joining a group clean-up check out our website

9.2

Information Session on Walkerton Bridge Construction

Walkerton and area businesses are invited to attend an Information Session for Businesses on Thursday, May 11, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. at the Walkerton Community Centre (290 Durham St., Walkerton) to provide input and discuss concerns about the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment for the Replacement of the Durham Street Bridge. If you are unable to attend the meeting, comments can be submitted directly to the project team via email to , Environmental Planner. Additional Project Information can be found on the Bruce County Website at www.brucecounty.on.ca/WalkertonBridge. 

9.3

Bruce County Transit Demand and Feasibility Study Survey

Bruce County is undertaking a Transit Demand and Feasibility Study to get input on the need and demand for transit solutions for County residents, workers, students, and visitors. Take the Online Survey by Friday, May 26, 2023 to help Bruce County develop an understanding of local travel needs. A hardcopy survey can be mailed to you if you are unable to complete the online survey. Learn more at www.brucecounty.on.ca/TransitStudy

9.4

Volunteer Recognition Awards

Nominations are open for the Brockton Good Neighbour Award and the Outstanding Youth Award until June 1, 2023 at Noon. Complete an online Nomination Form on our Volunteer Appreciation webpage, or contact Deputy Clerk, Sarah Johnson for assistance.

10.

Accounts

10.1

Accounts - $228,100.21

11.

Correspondence Requiring Action

11.1

Crohn's and Colitis Canada - World IBD Day Lighting Request

11.2

Westario Power Inc. Shareholders Meeting

Staff wish to determine which other Council member should be appointed as a shareholder to vote at the Annual General Meeting on June 14, 2023 with Sonya Watson, CAO.

11.3

Invitation to Attend Bruce County Transit Demand and Feasibility Study Workshop

Staff wish to determine which members of Council plan to attend the Bruce County Transit Demand and Feasibility Study Workshop on May 17, 2023 at 9:30 a.m. in Paisley.

12.

Information

12.1

Bruce Area Solid Waste Recycling - 2022 Financial Statements

12.2

Saugeen Municipal Airport Commission Minutes - July-August 2023

12.3

Township of Alnwick-Haldimand Resolution - Support on Accuracy of Permanent Register of Electors

12.4

Township of Alnwick-Haldimand Resolution - Support Petrolia on Call to End Homelessness

12.5

Township of Archipelago Resolution - Road Management Action on Invasive Phragmites

12.6

Town of Bracebridge Resolution - School Bus Stop Arm Camera

12.7

Township of Carlow-Mayo Resolution - Support Chatham-Kent on Reducing Municipal Insurance

12.8

Town of Cobourg Resolution - Support Mulmur and Dufferin on Bill 5

12.9

Town of Cochrane Resolution - Barriers for Women in Politics

12.10

Municipality of Dysart et al Resolution - Support Essex on Tax Sales

12.11

Town of Fort Erie Resolution - Municipal Oath of Office

12.12

Township of Montague Resolution - Bill 5

12.13

Town of Orangeville Resolution - Response to Bill 5 Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act

12.14

Perth County Resolution - Support North Perth on School Bus Stop Arm Cameras

12.15

Municipality of Port Hope Resolution - Support Chatham-Kent on Bill 5

12.16

Township of Puslinch Resolution - Highway 401 Roadside Clean Up

12.17

City of Stratford Resolution - Funding and Support for VIA Rail

12.18

Regional Municipality of Waterloo Resolution - Privacy of Candidates Filing Financial Statements

12.19

Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville Resolution - Bill 5

13.

By-Laws

13.1

By-Law 2023-054 - Adopt RZone Policy By-Law

13.2

By-Law 2023-055 - Amend Brockton Child Care Centre Committee Terms of Reference By-Law

14.

Committee Minutes

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:

• A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board - East Ridge Business Park Pricing
• Labour relations or employee negotiations - Staffing Update
• Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board - Land Tribunal Appeal Update

17.

Confirmation of Proceedings

17.1

By-Law 2023-057 - May 9, 2023 Confirmatory By-Law

18.

Adjournment