The Corporation of the Municipality of Brockton
Brockton Council Meeting Revised Agenda

Tuesday, September 09, 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, 
• Nicholas Schnurr, Director of Operations, 
• Christine Brandt, Community Development Coordinator, 
• and Colleen Gillis, Director of Community Services 

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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.

Recognition Presentation to Brockton Royals 15U D, OBA Provincial Champions

Council will recognize the Brockton Royals 15U D team on winning the 2025 Ontario Baseball Association (OBA) Provincial Championship.

6.

Delegations

6.1

Saugeen Hospice Inc. Update and Financial Request

Ken Brown, 1st Vice Chair and Eleanor Locke, Director
Saugeen Hospice Inc. Board

6.2

Walkerton & District Hospital Foundation X-Ray Suite Replacement Fundraising Committee - Financial Request

Brittany Hawkins, WDHF Executive Director and Ryan Fullerton, Fundraising Committee Chair

6.3

Walkerton Capitals Jr. C Hockey Club - Request to Amend Bar Closing Policy Following Walkerton Capitals Jr. C Home Games

Bryan Maus, President and Keith Ellis, Treasurer

7.

Minutes

7.1

Council Minutes - August 26, 2025

8.

Business Arising From the Minutes

8.1

Motion - National Anthem of Canada at Council Meetings

Councillor Travale provided Notice of Motion at the August 26, 2025 Council Meeting. 

9.

Reports

9.1

Chepstow and Cargill Traffic Update

Nicholas Schnurr, Director of Operations

9.2

Economic Development Update – September 2025

Christine Brandt, Community Development Coordinator

9.3

Fencing Improvements Heritage Property Alteration Approval

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

9.4

Successful Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) Grant Application- Walkerton Ball Diamond Light Replacement

Colleen Gillis, Director of Community Services

10.

Public Notification

10.1

2026 Budget Feedback

Share your input on the 2026 Budget! The Municipality is seeking feedback from both service groups/organizations and residents to help prepare the 2026 Budget. Feedback is due September 10, 2025.

10.2

Bruce County Household Hazardous Waste Collection

Bruce County are collecting Household Hazardous Waste in Brockton on September 20, 2025 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Bruce County Transportation Yard – 94 Bruce Road 2, Walkerton. Residents of Bruce County are welcome to attend any of the locations included in the 2025 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Schedule. 

10.3

Walkerton Homecoming Chicken Fest

Chicken Fest 2025 is coming in hot on Saturday, September 20, 2025! Get ready for a full day of fun and community spirit – all in support of Walkerton Homecoming 2026. Enjoy a jam-packed schedule featuring the Backyard Olympics, kids’ activities, live music by Colt McLaughlin, and a Dinner and Dance hosted by Harley’s Pub & Perk (age of majority). Visit Walkerton Homecoming's website to learn more about the event and where to purchase tickets.

10.4

Tax Installment Due Date – September 30, 2025

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

11.

Accounts

11.1

Accounts - $493,747.72

12.

Correspondence Requiring Action

12.1

Invitation to Saugeen Hospice Inc. Annual General Meeting

Please let staff know if you plan on attending the Saugeen Hospice Inc.'s AGM on September 18, 2025 at the Best Western in Walkerton.

12.2

25th Annual Child Care Worker and ECE Appreciation Day - October 21, 2025

13.

Information

13.1

Joint Media Release: Bruce County Housing Corporation Purchases Site in Walkerton for New 40-Unit Development

13.2

Bruce County Media Release - Grow Your Business with Starter Company Plus Program

13.3

Bruce County Public Library Media Release - Meeting Rooms and Book Club Kits

13.4

Bruce County Historical Society Fall 2025 Newsletter

13.5

Card from Childcan - Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

13.6

Saugeen Municipal Airport Commission Minutes - July 16, 2025

13.7

Township of Perry Resolution - Advocacy for Increased Income Support Thresholds for Canadian Veterans

14.

By-Laws

14.1

By-Law 2025-074 - Ontario Trillium Foundation Baseball Diamond Lighting Grant Agreement By-Law

15.

Committee Minutes

15.1

Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee Minutes - May 21, 2025

15.2

Accessibility Advisory Committee Minutes - July 4, 2025

16.

New Business Brought Forward

17.

Closed Session

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

• Personal Matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees - Policy Violation Consideration
• A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board - Property Appraisals
• Labour relations or employee negotiations - Union Negotiation Update, Seasonal Employment Consideration
• A position, plan, procedure, criteria of instruction to be applied to any negotiation carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board - False Alarm Appeals

18.

Confirmation of Proceedings

18.1

By-Law 2025-075 - September 9, 2025 Confirmatory By-Law

19.

Adjournment