The Corporation of the Municipality of Brockton
Brockton Council Meeting Agenda

Tuesday, July 15, 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, 
• Chris Wells, Director of Fire and Emergency Services, 
• Dieter Weltz, Building and Planning Manager/CBO, 
• Nicholas Schnurr, Director of Operations, 
• 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.

Service Recognition Presentations

4.1

Tom Buckle, Walkerton Firefighter - 26 Years of Service

4.2

Glen Wilhelm, Deputy Fire Chief, Walkerton Fire Department - 50 Years of Service

5.

Public Meetings Required Under the Planning Act

5.1

Zoning By-Law Amendment Application - Z-2024-076

Benito Russo, Bruce County Intermediate Planner 

6.

Delegations

6.1

2026 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo

IPM Committee Members

6.2

2025 Brockton Asset Management Plan

Alexa Wylde, Senior Asset Management Advisor, PSD Citywide Inc.

6.3

J.L. Richards - Brockton Community Improvement Plan Update and Housing Needs Assessment

Alison Bucking, Planner, J.L. Richards

7.

Minutes

7.1

Council Minutes - June 24, 2025

8.

Business Arising From the Minutes

8.1

Notice of Motion - Opposition of "15-Minute City" Concept

Mayor Peabody will bring forward a Notice of Motion for Council's consideration.

9.

Reports

9.1

Chief Building Official’s Activity Report for May 2025

Dieter Weltz, Building and Planning Manager/CBO

9.2

Chief Building Official’s Activity Report for June 2025

Dieter Weltz, Building and Planning Manager/CBO

9.3

Cargill Community Hall Roof Path Forward

Colleen Gillis, Director of Community Services

9.4

Winter Operations and Use of Cargill Community Centre

Colleen Gillis, Director of Community Services

9.5

Enhancing Access to Spaces for Everyone Grant Application- Centennial Pool Hoyer Lift

Colleen Gillis, Director of Community Services

9.6

June 2025 Water and Wastewater Operations Maintenance

Nicholas Schnurr, Director of Operations

9.7

2025 Asset Management Plan O.Reg Update

Trish Serratore, Chief Financial Officer

9.8

Semi-Annual Tax Arrears to June 30, 2025

Jessica Schmidt, Tax Collector/Deputy Treasurer

9.9

2025 Annual Repayment Limit

Trish Serratore, Chief Financial Officer

9.10

2026 Budget Process and Timelines

Trish Serratore, Chief Financial Officer

9.11

2026 Budget and Council Meetings Schedule

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

9.12

Brockton Heritage Trust Fund Program and Donation Policy Update

Sarah Johnson, Deputy Clerk

9.13

Payment-in-Lieu of Parking Policy Amendment

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

9.14

Significant Delays in OPP Record Checks

Sonya Watson, CAO and Julie Farrell, Human Resources Generalist

9.15

Bruce C Nuclear Project Draft Integrated Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines

Sonya Watson, Chief Administrative Officer

10.

Public Notification

10.1

Summer Streetfest

Summer Streetfest takes place on Friday, July 18, 2025 in downtown Walkerton with exciting deals from our downtown businesses, as well as family-friendly activities and music! 

10.2

Settlement Area Branding Survey

The Municipality of Brockton is moving forward with its community branding project for Cargill, Chepstow, and Elmwood, including the development of new logos that reflect each hamlet's unique character. A second survey has been launched with updated logo designs. All feedback, votes, and comments submitted by July 31, 2025 will be shared with Council to help guide the final decision. Visit our Settlement Area Branding webpage to complete the survey.

10.3

Music in the Park

Join the Municipality at 1:00 p.m. on July 26th, and August 30th for Music in the Park at the Market Garden in Walkerton (312 Durham St)! August 30th is an open mic event celebrating Music on the Porch Day. Bring your own blanket or lawnchair. Donations welcome. Contact the Community Services Department by email or call 519-881-0625 for more information, and to reserve your spot on stage for August 30th.

10.4

Accessibility Advisory Committee Member Recruitment

The Municipality of Brockton is currently recruiting for a vacancy on the Accessibility Advisory Committee. Individuals that are interested in serving this vacancy on the Accessibility Advisory Committee must have a disability. Individuals interested in serving on the Committee can send a letter to the Director of Legislative and Legal Services (Clerk), Fiona Hamilton by email, in-person at the Municipal Office, or by mail. The deadline for submissions is Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at Noon.

11.

Accounts

11.1

Accounts - $684,260.51

12.

Correspondence Requiring Action

12.1

Ministry of Natural Resources - Saugeen River Access Point Creel and Remote Camera Deployment

13.

Information

13.1

Consent Application Notice B-2025-044

13.2

Public Hearing Notice - Minor Variance Application A-2025-017

13.3

Bruce County Report - A Case Study on the Decline of Local Revenues from Ontario’s Electricity Infrastructure

13.4

Bruce County Report - 2023 Investment in Local Communities

13.5

Grey Bruce Public Health Media Release - Advisory Not to Handle or Feed Wild Animals

13.6

Senator Robert Black - Preservation of Canadian Soil

Senator Black's correspondence references the Critical Ground Report available on the Senator's website.

13.7

South Bruce O.P.P. Detachment - 2024 Detachment Board Annual Report

13.8

Thank You Card from Wayne Burrow LHSC Transplant Association

14.

By-Laws

14.1

By-Law 2025-053 - Zoning Amendment By-Law – JC Welding Z-2024-076

14.2

By-Law 2025-054 - Adopt Asset Management Plan By-Law

14.3

By-Law 2025-055 - Amend Heritage Trust Fund Program By-Law

14.4

By-Law 2025-056 - Rescind Heritage Committee Donation Policy By-Law

14.5

By-Law 2025-057 - Amend Payment in Lieu of Parking Policy By-Law

15.

Committee Minutes

15.1

Accessibility Advisory Committee Minutes - April and May 2025

15.2

Elmwood Community Centre Board Minutes - June 4, 2025

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 - Private Well Update

18.

Confirmation of Proceedings

18.1

By-Law 2025-058 - July 15, 2025 Confirmatory By-Law

19.

Adjournment