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

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 7:00 P.m. - 8:00 P.m.

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

Council:

• Chris Wells, Director of Fire and Emergency Services, 
• 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, 
• Colleen Gillis, Director of Community Services, 
• 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

Walkerton Homecoming 2026

Jeremy Wright 

Brockton staff will bring forward a report with additional information about the requests made in the Delegation at a future meeting.

6.

Minutes

6.1

Special Council Minutes (2025 Budget) - February 11, 2025

6.2

Council Minutes - February 11, 2025

7.

Business Arising From the Minutes

8.

Reports

8.1

Memorandum of Understanding – Saugeen Connects

Christine Brandt, Community Development Coordinator

8.2

Elections Ontario Polling Place Rental Agreement

Sarah Johnson, Deputy Clerk

8.3

SVCA Environmental Planning and Regulations Policies Manual Update Consultation

Dieter Weltz, Building and Planning Manager/CBO

8.4

Tender Results – Gravel and Calcium Chloride

Nicholas Schnurr, Director of Operations

8.5

Walkerton Kinsmen Request to Rename Central Tot Lot Park

Colleen Gillis, Director of Community Services

8.6

Tax Increment Equivalent Fund (TIEF) Program Update, Draft Guide and Application

Trish Serratore, Chief Financial Officer

9.

Public Notification

9.1

Kinsmen and Kinette Clubs of Walkerton Anniversaries

Congratulations to the Kinsmen Club of Walkerton on celebrating 90 Years of Service, and the Kinette Club of Walkerton on celebrating 75 Years of Service. We are grateful for your efforts to better our community over several decades!

9.2

March Break Camp - March 10-14, 2025

Register online for March Break Camp - March 10-14, 2025 full of activities including crafts, skating, songs, games, and trips! 

9.3

March 18, 2025 Meetings

Council are holding a Public Meeting on Tuesday March 18, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at the Bruce County Council Chambers and virtually on Zoom to discuss the Official Plan and Zoning By-law review. 

A Committee of Adjustment Meeting will follow at 7:00 p.m. to consider a Minor Variance Application.

The regular Council Meeting has been rescheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. following these two meetings.

9.4

Leaders in Training for Summer Day Camp

Are you interested in volunteering with Brockton's Summer Camps? Do you love to swim and interact with children of all ages? Flexible opportunities are available! Apply on our website by June 6, 2025.

10.

Accounts

10.1

Accounts - $496,079.56

11.

Correspondence Requiring Action

11.1

Elmwood Community Service Association Invitation to Annual General Meeting

Please let staff know if you plan on attending the 76th Annual General Meeting on April 12, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. at the Elmwood Community Centre.

11.2

Autism Ontario - Request to Proclaim World Autism Day and Flag Raising Request

11.3

Request to Proclaim National Organ and Tissue Donor Awareness Week and Be a Donor Flag Raising Request

11.4

2026 IPM Rural Expo Local Committee Inc. - Bruce County 2026 IPM Cash Calendar Advertising Opportunity

12.

Information

12.1

Bruce County Media Release: Residents encouraged to create an Emergency Preparedness Plan!

Visit Bruce County's website to read the Media Release.

12.2

Bruce County Media Release: Donations from Cargill Community Groups Support Paramedic Services

Visit Bruce County's website to read the Media Release.

12.3

Bruce County Media Release: Bruce County Opens Applications for the 2025 Summer Company Program to Support Youth Entrepreneurship

Visit Bruce County's website to read the Media Release.

12.4

Bruce County Media Release: Bruce County’s Child Activity Assistance Program Creates Opportunities to Participate

Visit Bruce County's website to read the Media Release.

12.5

Public Meeting Notice - Minor Variance Application A-2024-048

12.6

Public Meeting Notice - Local Official Plan Amendment L-2024-015 and Zoning By-Law Amendment Z-2024-078

12.7

Public Meeting Notice - Zoning By-Law Amendment Z-2024-094 (Brockton Housekeeping)

12.8

Consent Application Notice - B-2024-065

12.9

Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority Board Minutes - January 17, 2025

12.10

Town of Kearney Resolution - Support Frontenac on Increasing Tile Drain Loan Amount

12.11

Township of McGarry Resolution - Amend Ontario Building Code

12.12

Township of Uxbridge Resolution - Implementation of "Buy Canadian" Policy

13.

By-Laws

13.1

By-Law 2025-013 - Water Service Rates and Charges By-Law

13.2

By-Law 2025-014 - Elections Ontario Polling Place Rental Agreement By-Law

13.3

By-Law 2025-015 - Saugeen Connects 2025 Memorandum of Understanding By-Law

13.4

By-Law 2025-016 - Declare Old Durham Road Bruce Road 4 Road Allowance Surplus 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 to address matters pertaining to:

• Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees - Fence Viewer and Committee Appointments 
• Labour relations or employee negotiations - Intermunicipal Servicing Agreement
• 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 - Lease Agreement Extension Presentation, Agreement with New Provider for Service

17.

Confirmation of Proceedings

17.1

By-Law 2025-020 - February 25, 2025 Confirmatory By-Law

18.

Adjournment