The Corporation of the Municipality of Brockton
Brockton Council Meeting Agenda

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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), 
  • Sarah Johnson, Deputy Clerk, 
  • Trish Serratore - Chief Financial Officer, 
  • Christine Brandt, Community Development Coordinator, 
  • Colleen Gillis, Director of Community Services, 
  • Dominic Paquette, Acting Chief Building Official and Zoning Administrator, 
  • and Nicholas Schnurr, Director of Operations 

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

 

7.
Minutes

 

8.
Business Arising From the Minutes

 

9.
Reports

 

9.1
Parks and Recreation Summer 2025 Department Update

This item has attachments. 
1.Parks and Recreation Summer 2025 Department Update.pdf

Colleen Gillis, Director of Community Services

9.2
Walkerton Capitals Junior C Hockey Club Facility Use Agreement

This item has attachments. 
1.Walkerton Capitals Junior C Hockey Club Facility Use Agreement.pdf
2.Walkerton Capitals Junior C Club Facility Use Agreement- September 2025- Final.pdf

Colleen Gillis, Director of Community Services

9.3
Chief Building Official’s Activity Report for July and August 2025

This item has attachments. 
1.Chief Building Official's Activity Report for July and August 2025.pdf

Dominic Paquette, Acting Chief Building Official and Zoning Administrator

9.4
Rural Ontario Development Program Application

This item has attachments. 
1.Rural Ontario Development Program Application.pdf

Christine Brandt, Community Development Coordinator

9.5
2026 IPM Requests

This item has attachments. 
1.2026 IPM Requests.pdf

Cally Mann, Municipal Executive Coordinator and Sonya Watson, Chief Administrative Officer

9.6
2026 Budget Survey Results

This item has attachments. 
1.2026 Budget Survey Results.pdf
2.2026 Budget Survey Template.pdf

Sarah Johnson, Deputy Clerk, Rachel Bryan, Customer Service Representative/Finance Clerk, and Trish Serratore, Chief Financial Officer

9.7
Community User Group Budget Requests – 2026 Budget Consideration

This item has attachments. 
1.Community User Group Budget Requests – 2026 Budget Consideration.pdf

Trish Serratore, Chief Financial Officer

10.
Public Notification

 

10.1
Bruce County Bridge Closure - Closure of 12th of Brant Bridge on Concession 12, Chesley

This item has attachments. 
1.Bruce County - Closure of 12th of Brant Bridge on Concession 12, Chesley.pdf

10.2
Bruce County Road Closure - Bruce Road 19 Between Concession 10 and Concession 12, North of Walkerton

This item has attachments. 
1.Bruce County Road Closure - Bruce Road 19 Between Concession 10 and Concession 12, North of Walkerton.pdf

10.3
Run4Health

 

The 15th Annual Run4Health is happening Sunday, September 28, 2025 in Walkerton. Individuals can register to participate in a Half Marathan, 10k Run, 5k Run, 5k Walk, or 1k Family Run. Registration and Sponsorships support the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation.

10.4
Tax Installment Due Date – September 30, 2025

 

The final 2025 Brockton Tax Installments are due September 30, 2025 and November 28, 2025. 

10.5
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

This item has attachments. 
1.Every Child Matters Vigil Poster.pdf

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is on September 30th. The Municipality will raise the Every Child Matters flag on our community flag pole at the Municipal Office in recognition.


An Every Child Matters Sunset Vigil is being held at Memory Lane Pavilion (430 Durham St., Walkerton) on September 30th starting at 6:30 p.m. with a short walk to the Market Garden (312 Durham St., Walkerton).


Stay tuned for our Walk for Wenjack and screening of The Secret Path happening on October 21, 2025 in Walkerton.

10.6
Municipal Offices Closed for Thanksgiving

 

The Municipality of Brockton is 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!

11.
Accounts

 

12.
Correspondence Requiring Action

 

13.
Information

 

14.
By-Laws

 

15.
Committee Minutes

 

16.
New Business Brought Forward

 

17.
Closed Session

 

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

  • Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees - Heritage Designated Property Enforcement
  • Labour relations or employee negotiations - Collective Agreement Approval - Seasonal Employee Proposal

18.
Confirmation of Proceedings

 

19.
Adjournment

 
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