The Corporation of the Municipality of Brockton
Brockton Council Meeting Agenda

Tuesday, March 07, 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, 
• Dieter Weltz, Building and Planning Manager/CBO, 
• Mark Coleman, Director of Community Services, 
• Nicholas Schnurr, Director of Operations, 
• and Chris Wells, Director of Fire and Emergency 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

4.1

Planning Report - Zoning Amendment Z-2022-091 (Barry's)

Jack Van Dorp, Bruce County Manager of Land Use Planning

5.

Delegations

5.1

Drinking Water Source Water Protection

Carl Seider, Project Manager Drinking Water Source Protection; John Fruin, Municipal Sector Representative Drinking Water Source Protection Committee; and Jennifer Stephens, Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority CAO

5.2

Community Safety and Well-Being Planning Update

Sarah Pelton, Bruce and Grey Counties Community Safety and Well-Being Planning Coordinator

5.3

Chesley Hospital Community Support Committee - Communication Campaign to Support Chesley Hospital

Hazel Pratt and Brenda Scott, Co-Chairs Chesley Hospital Community Support Committee

5.4

EPCOR Natural Gas - Updated Letter of Support for Brockton Natural Gas Expansion Project

Thomas Stachowski, EPCOR Project Developer

6.

Minutes

6.1

Council Minutes - February 14, 2023

6.2

Special Council Minutes (2023 Budget) - February 7, 2023

7.

Business Arising From the Minutes

7.1

Bail Reform Motion

Mayor Peabody provided Notice of Motion on February 14, 2023.

8.

Reports

8.1

EPCOR Revised Model Franchise Agreement and New Letter of Support

Fiona Hamilton, Director of Legislative and Legal Services (Clerk) and Sonya Watson, Chief Administrative Officer

8.2

Brant Landfill Security Measures

Nicholas Schnurr, Director of Operations

8.3

Bruce County EMS Assistance Request

Chris Wells, Director of Fire and Emergency Services

8.4

Chief Building Official’s Activity Report for January and February 2023

Dieter Weltz, Building and Planning Manager/CBO

8.5

2022 Building Permit Fee Annual Report

Trish Serratore, Chief Financial Officer

8.6

2023 Bruce Grey Mentorship Donation Request

Trish Serratore, Chief Financial Officer

8.7

Final Draft Recreation Master Services and Facilities Plan

Mark Coleman, Director of Community Services

8.8

Final Review Municipal Alcohol Policy Update

Mark Coleman, Director of Community Services

8.9

New Horizons Seniors Program Grant Approval – Walkerton Lawn Bowling Equipment

Mark Coleman, Director of Community Services

8.10

RFP Results for Soccer Washroom, Changerooms and Equipment Storage Building

Mark Coleman, Director of Community Services

8.11

Update- Green and Inclusive Community Building Grant Application - Walkerton Arena

Mark Coleman, Director of Community Services

8.12

South Bruce Exploration Forum April 4-5, 2023

Sonya Watson, Chief Administrative Officer

9.

Public Notification

9.1

Bruce County 2023-2026 Strategic Plan Engagement Sessions

Bruce County is updating its Corporate Strategic Plan and is seeking the public’s input through two upcoming engagement sessions in March. A virtual Engagement Session is occurring March 8, 2023 from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. on YouTube, and an In-Person Engagement Session is occurring March 8, 2023 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre. View the County's News Release for more information.

10.

Accounts

10.1

Accounts - $1,171,489.06

11.

Correspondence Requiring Action

11.1

Home and Community Support Services Grey Bruce - March for Meals Request

Staff wish to determine if Council wishes to participate in March for Meals.

11.2

Southwestern Ontario Canadian Poolplayers Association - Request to Declare 2023 Annual Local Team Championship Tournament a Significant Event

11.3

Elmwood Chamber of Commerce Request -

The Municipality of West Grey passed a resolution at their February 21, 2023 Council Meeting authorizing a $1,500 donation contingent on Brockton also providing a $1,500 donation for the Elmwood Chamber of Commerce sign replacement.

12.

Information

12.1

Ministry of Solicitor General News Release - Ontario Appoints New Inspector General of Policing

12.2

South Bruce O.P.P. Detachment Commander Report - January 2023

12.3

Saugeen Mobility and Regional Transit - Specialized Transit Solutions

12.4

Saugeen Mobility and Regional Transit Board Minutes - February 3, 2023

12.5

Bruce Area Solid Waste Recycling Board Minutes - January 19, 2023

12.6

Bruce Area Solid Waste Recycling Board Special Meeting Minutes - January 19, 2023

12.7

Hanover-Walkerton Waste Management Committee Minutes - June 14, 2022

12.8

Hanover-Walkerton Waste Management Committee Minutes - February 10, 2023

12.9

Township of Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh Resolution - Voters List

12.10

Township of Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh Resolution - Support Petrolia on School Board Elections

12.11

Town of Cobourg Resolution - Supports Northumberland on Homeless and Unsheltered Persons

12.12

Township of Dawn-Euphemia Resolution - Support Petrolia on School Board Election Compensation

12.13

Town of Deep River Resolution - Support Petrolia on School Board Elections

12.14

Town of Essex Resolution - Support Petrolia on School Board Elections

12.15

Niagara Region Resolution - Declarations of Emergency for Homelessness, Mental Health and Opioid Addiction

12.16

Town of Plympton-Wyoming Resolution - Support Petrolia on School Board Elections

12.17

City of Port Colborne Resolution - Support Huron on Review of the Cannabis Act

12.18

City of Port Colborne Resolution - Support Petrolia on School Board Elections

12.19

Municipality of West Nipissing Resolution - Impact of Bill 23 More Homes Built Faster Act

13.

By-Laws

13.1

By-Law 2023-024 - Zoning Amendment By-Law - Barry's Construction Z-2022-091

13.2

By-Law 2023-025 - Adopt Recreation Master Plan By-Law

13.3

By-Law 2023-026 - Amended EPCOR Natural Gas Model Franchise Agreement By-Law

13.4

By-Law 2023-027 - Adopt Amended Municipal Alcohol Policy By-Law

13.5

By-Law 2023-028 - Walkerton Lawn Bowling Club New Horizons for Seniors Grant Agreement By-Law

13.6

By-Law 2023-029 - James Special Services By-Law Enforcement Agreement By-Law

13.7

By-Law 2023-030 - Appoint James Special Services as By-law Enforcement Officer By-Law

14.

Committee Minutes

14.1

Brockton Police Services Board Minutes - January 19, 2023

14.2

Brockton Parks and Recreation Committee Minutes - September 13, 2022

14.3

Brockton Parks and Recreation Committee Minutes - February 21, 2023

15.

New Business Brought Forward

15.1

Notice of Motion - Invest Reserve Funds of the Municipality of Brockton

Councillor Mitch Clark will provide the attached Notice of Motion to Council for consideration at the next meeting.

16.

Closed Session

Council of the Municipality of Brockton enter into Closed Session to address matters pertaining to:

• A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board - Road Allowance Disposition
• Labour relations or employee negotiations - Staffing Update, Employment Matter, Co-op Proposal
• Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board - Environmental Contamination Matter

17.

Confirmation of Proceedings

17.1

By-Law 2023-032 - March 7, 2023 Confirmatory By-Law

18.

Adjournment