The Corporation of the Municipality of Brockton
Brockton Council Meeting Agenda

Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at 7:00 P.m. - 11:00 P.m.

Electronic Meeting

Council:

• Chris Peabody - Mayor,
• Dan Gieruszak - Deputy Mayor,
• Steve Adams - Councillor,
• Kym Hutcheon - Councillor,
• Tim Elphick - Councillor,
• James Lang - Councillor,
• and Dean Leifso - Councillor

Staff:

• Sonya Watson - Chief Administrative Officer,
• Fiona Hamilton - Clerk,
• Trish Serratore - Chief Financial Officer,
• and Gregory Furtney, Director of Operations

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1.

Acceptance of Council Agenda

2.

Declaration of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof

3.

Public Meetings Required Under the Planning Act

4.

Delegations

4.1

Fred Kuntz and Lynda Cain - Ontario Power Generation Community Update

4.2

Dale Ahrens - Elmwood Community Centre Kitchen Loan

5.

Minutes

5.1

Council Minutes - October 27, 2020

6.

Business Arising From the Minutes

7.

Reports

7.1

Elmwood Community Centre Board Loan Agreement

Trish Serratore, Chief Financial Officer

7.2

Accounts Payable Payment and Refund Policy

Trish Serratore, Chief Financial Officer

7.3

Municipal Mileage Allowance Policy – Follow Up

Trish Serratore, Chief Financial Officer

7.4

Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund 2020 Funding

Trish Serratore, Chief Financial Officer

7.5

St. John’s Ambulance 2020 Donation Request

Trish Serratore, Chief Financial Officer

7.6

Veolia Water Canada Renewal and Amendment Agreement 2020

Gregg Furtney, Director of Operations

7.7

October 2020 Water and Wastewater Maintenance Report

Gregg Furtney, Director of Operations

7.8

COVID-19 Municipal Response – November 10, 2020 Update

Sarah Johnson, Jr. Deputy Clerk

7.9

2021 Council Meeting Schedule

Sarah Johnson, Jr. Deputy Clerk and Fiona Hamilton, Clerk

7.10

Committees of Council Review

Fiona Hamilton, Clerk

8.

Public Notification

8.1

Public Information Meeting (Riversdale Bridge) - November 9, 2020

The Municipality of Brockton is hosting a virtual Public Information Centre regarding the Riversdale Bridge on Monday, November 9, 2020 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Zoom Video Conferencing. The meeting will be recorded. Additional information can be viewed on our website: Brockton.ca/RiversdaleBridge

8.2

Leaf Collection - November 9, 2020

The Municipality of Brockton will be collecting leaves in Walkerton, Lake Rosalind,and Marl Lakes on Monday, November 9, 2020. Leaves must be placed inside biodegradable kraft paper waste bags (plastic bags will not be accepted) and placed at curbside by no later than 7:00 a.m. for collection.

8.3

McGivern Street Reconstruction/Temporary Road Closure - November 10, 2020

In addition to the continuing McGivern Street reconstruction, the intersection of Yonge Street and McGivern Street will be closed all day on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 for paving. Local and truck traffic detours have been posted. Additional information, including the detours is available on our website: Brockton.ca/ServiceDisruptions

8.4

Durham Street Temporary Road Closure - November 13, 2020

Durham Street from Jackson Street to Victoria Street in Walkerton will be temporarily closed on Friday, November 13, 2020 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. for the Walkerton BIA Hometown Christmas Market. Additional information on the closure can be viewed on our website: Brockton.ca/ServiceDisruptions. The Christmas Market will occur on Friday, November 13, 2020 from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. and Saturday, November 14, 2020 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. throughout the downtown and Durham Street Park in Walkerton. Additional information on the Christmas Market can be viewed on the Walkerton BIA's Facebook page.

8.5

Greenock Bridge No. 0006 Closure - November 16, 2020

Bridge No. 0006 located on Concession 8 E between the Greenock/Brant Townline and Sideroad 5 in Greenock will be closed to traffic as of Monday, November 16, 2020 at 8:00 a.m.  Additional information can be viewed on our website: Brockton.ca/GreenockBridge6

8.6

Province of Ontario News Release - Ontario Proposes to Further Reduce Landfill Food Waste

The Ontario government is seeking public input on its proposal to reduce the amount of food and organic waste going to landfills. The public can provide their feedback on amendments to the Food and Organic Waste Policy Statement, which is open for public comment on the Environmental Registry until November 11, 2020. These comments will help inform updates to the policy which are designed to prevent and reduce food waste and explore innovative options for compostable packaging changes.

9.

Accounts

9.1

Accounts - $169,488.99

10.

Correspondence Requiring Action

10.1

Municipal Delegations at ROMA 2021 Annual Conference

Staff would like to determine if any Council members are planning on attending the virtual Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) 2021 Annual Conference, and which delegations they would like to request. The deadline to submit delegation requests is Monday, November 30, 2020. 

11.

Information

11.1

City of Belleville Resolution - Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act Website Support

11.2

City of Clarence-Rockland Resolution - Cannabis Retail Stores

11.3

City of Hamilton Resolution - Amending AGCO Licensing and Application Process for Cannabis Retail Stores

11.4

County of Prince Edward Resolution - Proposed Changes to the Municipal Elections Act

11.5

Northumberland County Resolution - Support Asphodel Norwood on Cannabis Production

11.6

Northumberland County Resolution - Support Wasaga Beach on Concerns with Unauthorized Car Rally

11.7

Northumberland County Resolution - Support Wellington County on Aggregate Resource Property Valuation

11.8

Northumberland County Resolution - Support Wollaston on Review of Municipal Election Act

11.9

Town of Lincoln Resolution - Support Tweed on Cannabis Production

11.10

Township of Madawaska Valley Resolution - Support Tweed on Cannabis Production

11.11

Saugeen Municipal Airport Commission Special Minutes - September 23, 2020

11.12

Municipal Innovation Council Minutes - July 30, 2020

11.13

Municipal Innovation Council Minutes - September 10, 2020

12.

By-Laws

12.1

By-Law 2020-060 - Adopt Mileage Allowance Policy By-Law

12.2

By-Law 2020-127 - Adopt Accounts Payable and Refund Policy By-Law

12.3

By-Law 2020-128 - Amend Veolia Services Agreement Renewal By-Law

13.

Committee Minutes

13.1

Brockton Heritage Committee Minutes - October 5, 2020

14.

New Business Brought Forward

15.

Closed Session

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

• A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board – East Ridge Business Park Offers
• Labour relations or employee negotiations - Staffing Update, Staffing Compensation Proposal
• 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 - Operation of Municipal Facility

16.

Confirmation of Proceedings

16.1

By-Law 2020-132 - November 10, 2020 Confirmatory By-Law

17.

Adjournment