The Corporation of the Municipality of Brockton
Brockton Council Meeting Agenda

Tuesday, February 06, 2024 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), 
• Sarah Johnson, Deputy Clerk, 
• Trish Serratore - Chief Financial Officer, 
• Nicholas Schnurr, Director of Operations, 
• and Chris Wells, Director of Fire and Emergency Services 

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1.

Indigenous Land Acknowledgement Statement

2.

Service Award Recognition

2.1

Walkerton Fire Department Captain, Mike Loos

Council will present a certificate to Walkerton Fire Department Captain, Mike Loos, recognizing their 20 years of service.

2.2

Walkerton Fire Department Firefighter, Jeff Kieffer

Council will present a certificate to Walkerton Fire Department Firefighter, Jeff Kieffer, recognizing their 20 years of service and retirement.

3.

Acceptance of Council Agenda

4.

Declaration of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof

5.

Public Meetings Required Under the Planning Act

6.

Delegations

6.1

Historic Cargill and Greenock Swamp Tours

Shannon Wood

6.2

Durham Street Bridge Rehabilitation and Load Restrictions

Adam Stanley, Bruce County Director of Transportation and Environmental Services

7.

Minutes

7.1

Council Minutes - January 23, 2024

8.

Business Arising From the Minutes

8.1

Resolution - Request to Reconsider Minister's Directive under Conservation Authorities Act for Planning and Development Fees

Councillor McLean provided Notice of Motion at the January 23, 2024 Council Meeting.

8.2

Association of Ontario Road Supervisors - Municipal Equipment Operator Course

A resolution in support of the Association of Ontario Roads Supervisors request for a Municipal Equipment Operator course has been brought forward for adoption from the January 23, 2024 meeting.

9.

Reports

9.1

Durham Bridge Street Update

Nicholas Schnurr, Director of Operations, Sonya Watson Chief Administrative Officer

9.2

Petition for Drainage Works for Proposed Branch Drain on Dales Municipal Drain (Botter)

Stephen Cobean, Drainage Superintendent

9.3

Appointment of a Drainage Engineer for a Proposed Branch Drain on the Dales Municipal Drain (Botter)

Stephen Cobean, Drainage Superintendent

Appointment of a Drainage Engineer for a Proposed Branch Drain on the Dales Municipal Drain (Botter)

9.4

2023 Year End Fire and Emergency Services Report

Chris Wells, Director of Fire and Emergency Services

9.5

Battle of the Badges Request

Trish Serratore, Chief Financial Officer

9.6

Cargill Homecoming 2024 Facility Use

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

9.7

Community Safety and Policing Act 2019 Regulations

Sarah Johnson, Deputy Clerk

10.

Public Notification

10.1

Family Day - February 19, 2024

The Municipality of Brockton will be closed on Monday, February 19, 2024 for Family Day but invite you to attend a variety of fun activities at the Walkerton Community Centre including breakfast, figure skating showcase, sleigh rides, outdoor activities, free public skate, Battle of the Badges Hockey Game between Walkerton Fire Department and the South Bruce O.P.P., and Walkerton Capitals  vs. Hanover Barons Hockey Game! Visit Brockton.ca/FamilyDay for more details.

11.

Accounts

11.1

Accounts - $1,925,982.72

12.

Correspondence Requiring Action

12.1

Enbridge Gas Inc. - Concerns with OEB Decision on Phase 1 of Enbridge Gas 2024 Rebasing Application

Staff wish to determine if Council would like to pass a resolution in support of Enbridge Gas Inc. regarding the reduced access to natural gas due to the OEB's decision.

12.2

Letter from the Friends of the Saugeen Municipal Airport

Staff recommend sending a letter in response to the meeting request from the Friends of the Saugeen Municipal Airport noting the prior commitments for Mayor Peabody and indicating they could view the meeting of all three municipal councils to be scheduled in the near future.

12.3

Invitation to Bruce and Grey County Federations of Agriculture Politicians Meeting

Staff wish to determine which members of Council would like to attend the Politicians Meeting on Saturday, March 23, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Elmwood Community Centre.

13.

Information

13.1

Press Release: Brockton Featured in Business View Magazine

https://www.brockton.ca/en/news/press-release-municipality-of-brockton-featured-in-business-view-magazine.aspx

13.2

Bruce County News Release: Council Receives Update on Walkerton Bridge Project

https://www.brucecounty.on.ca/news/2024-feb-01/council-receives-update-walkerton-bridge-projecthttps://www.brucecounty.on.ca/news/2024-feb-01/council-receives-update-walkerton-bridge-project

13.3

Bruce County News Release: Proposed Alternate Truck Route for Walkerton Bridge Project

https://www.brucecounty.on.ca/news/2024-feb-01/proposed-alternate-truck-route-walkerton-bridge-project

13.4

Municipality of South Bruce - South Bruce OPP Detachment Board Transition Committee

13.5

Saugeen Mobility and Regional Transit Minutes - December 22, 2023

13.6

Municipality of Calvin Resolution - Provincial and National Fire Fighting Strategy

13.7

Municipality of Calvin Resolution - Provincial Cemetery Management Support Request

13.8

Town of Hanover Resolution - Social and Economic Prosperity Review

13.9

Township of Greater Madawaska Resolution - Volunteer Firefighters Tax Credit

13.10

Town of Newmarket Resolution - Notice Policy and Procedure By-law Update

13.11

Municipality of South Bruce Resolution - Conservation Authorities Fee Change

14.

By-Laws

14.1

By-Law 2024-013 - Bruce County Alternate Truck Route Agreement By-Law

14.2

By-Law 2024-014 - Delegation of Authority Emergency Preparedness Grant By-Law

15.

Committee Minutes

16.

New Business Brought Forward

17.

Closed Session

A Closed Session has not been planned for this Council Meeting.

18.

Confirmation of Proceedings

18.1

By-Law 2024-015 - February 6, 2024 Council Meeting Confirmatory By-Law

19.

Adjournment