The Corporation of the Municipality of Brockton
Brockton Council Meeting Agenda

Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at 7:00 P.m. - 8:00 P.m.

Cargill Community Centre

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), 
• Sarah Johnson, Deputy 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

EPCOR Natural Gas Expansion Project Update

Thomas Stachowski, Project Developer EPCOR

5.2

Saugeen Mobility and Regional Transit (S.M.A.R.T.) Update

Stephan Labelle, S.M.A.R.T. Manager

6.

Minutes

6.1

Council Minutes - June 6, 2023

7.

Business Arising From the Minutes

7.1

Project Management Committee

Deputy Mayor Lang provided Notice of Motion on June 6, 2023.

7.2

Support Town of Lincoln on Municipal Heritage Register

Councillor McLean asked that a resolution be brought forward for consideration at this Council Meeting.

8.

Reports

8.1

EPCOR Natural Gas Update June 2023

Sonya Watson, Chief Administrative Officer

8.2

Fotheringham Holding Symbol Removal

Dieter Weltz, Building and Planning Manager/CBO

8.3

Early Investment in Education and Skills 2023 Mid-Year Update

Sonya Watson, Chief Administrative Officer

8.4

May 2023 Water and Wastewater Operations Maintenance

Nicholas Schnurr, Director of Operations

8.5

Future Municipal Complex Location

Sonya Watson, Chief Administrative Officer, Trish Serratore, CFO/Acting Director of Community Services, Fiona Hamilton, Director of Legislative and Legal Services (Clerk)

9.

Public Notification

9.1

Committee/Volunteer Recognition Event

The Municipality of Brockton is recognizing the dedication of our Committees of Council, Local Boards, and Service Clubs on Thursday, June 22, 2023 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Cargill Community Centre. The Good Neighbour Award and Walkerton and District Optimist Club's Outstanding Youth Award will both be presented at the Committee/Volunteer Recognition Event. 

9.2

Canada Day Celebrations

Join us on Saturday, July 1, 2023 to celebrate Canada Day with a BBQ, musical entertainment, free swims, family activities and cake! The event begins at 11:30 a.m. and runs until 3:00 p.m. in Centennial Park, Walkerton. Learn more at Brockton.ca/CanadaDay

9.3

Market Garden Grand Opening

The Market Garden (park located on Durham Street, Walkerton) will officially open on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 with a celebration from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m! We thank everyone who donated towards this community project! Learn more at Brockton.ca/MarketGarden.

10.

Accounts

10.1

Accounts - $891,006.42

11.

Correspondence Requiring Action

12.

Information

12.1

Public Meeting Notice - Zoning By-Law Amendment Z-2023-047

12.2

Bruce County News Release - Bruce County Council Approves 2023-2026 Strategic Plan

12.3

Bruce Community Futures Corporation and Saugeen Economic Development Corporation - Letter of Thanks for Sponsorship of 3rd Hawks' Nest Competition

12.4

South Bruce OPP Detachment Commander Report - May 2023

12.5

Saugeen Mobility and Regional Transit Board Minutes - March 24, 2023

12.6

Saugeen Mobility and Regional Transit Board Minutes - April 28, 2023

12.7

Township of Bonfield Resolution - Support County of Prince Edward on Changes to PPS

12.8

Township of Bonfield Resolution - Support for Cambridge on Highway Traffic Act Amendment for ASE System

12.9

Township of Bonfield Resolution - Support Fort Frances on Opioid Crisis

12.10

Township of Bonfield Resolution - Support Ontario Big City Mayor's on Code of Conduct Amendments

12.11

Township of Bonfield Resolution - Support Town of Lincoln on Municipal Heritage Register

12.12

Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury Resolution - Right to Repair Movement

12.13

Township of Georgian Bluffs Resolution - Support Limerick on regarding tax sale proceeds;

12.14

Municipality of Huron Shores Resolution - Health Care Crisis

12.15

Township of McGarry Resolution - School Bus Stop Arm Cameras

12.16

Municipality of Mississippi Mills Resolution - Support South Glengarry on Rural Education Funding

12.17

Municipality of Mississippi Mills Resolution - Support North Perth on School Bus Stop Arm Cameras

12.18

Municipality of Mississippi Mills Resolution - Support Waterloo on Privacy for Candidates on Municipal Elections Act Forms

12.19

Municipality of Mississippi Mills Resolution - Support Port Colborne on Oath of Office

12.20

Municipality of Mississippi Mills Resolution - Support Plympton-Wyoming on Reducing Municipal Insurance Costs

12.21

Municipality of Mississippi Mills Resolution - Support Plympton-Wyoming on Bill 5

12.22

Town of Newmarket Resolution - Bill 5

12.23

Municipality of Trent Lakes Resolution - Oath of Office

12.24

Municipality of West Grey Resolution - Support Cambridge on Highway Traffic Act Amendments

12.25

Municipality of West Grey Resolution - Support Tweed on Bell-Hydro Infrastructure

13.

By-Laws

13.1

By-Law 2023-065 - Amend Traffic and Parking By-Law (Ridout Street)

13.2

By-Law 2023-066 - Holding Removal By-Law Fotheringham Z-2021-067

13.3

By-Law 2023-067 - Establish Part 1 on Plan 3R-10640 (Creighton Road) as a Public Highway By-Law

14.

Committee Minutes

14.1

Brockton Heritage Committee Minutes - April 3, 2023

14.2

Brockton Police Services Board Minutes - May 18, 2023

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:

• Labour relations or employee negotiations - Staffing Update
• Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board - By-Law Enforcement Matter, Equipment Matter, Small Claims Court Matter
• 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 - Shared Agreement Consideration

17.

Confirmation of Proceedings

17.1

By-Law 2023-068 - June 20, 2023 Confirmatory By-Law

18.

Adjournment