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Brant Heritage Committee
The Brant Heritage Committee will receive an update on the Heritage Community Improvement Plan (CIP), which is expected to have a draft structure in September 2026. They will also discuss a Community Planning Permit System for heritage conservation, a website update, a committee workplan, and a heritage storytelling proposal. Additionally, the committee will consider a cobblestone project.
- RPT-0270-26: Heritage Community Improvement Plan Update - referred to staff for draft CIP structure anticipated September 2026
- RPT-0272-26: Community Planning Permit System for Heritage Conservation - potential adoption in July 2026
- Website Verbal Update by K. Cicman
- Heritage Storytelling in County of Brant - Councillor Howes
- Cobblestone Project
County of Brant Council
Council will consider a resolution to pause the proposed municipal boundary adjustment between County of Brant and City of Brantford until after the 2026 municipal election. They will also receive updates on the Brant Sports Complex expansion and Downtown Paris Master Plan. Other items include a resolution opposing changes to Ontario's freedom of information law and several proclamations.
- Resolution to pause boundary adjustment with Brantford until after election
- Brant Sports Complex expansion update; staff seek delegation to award construction if grants succeed
- Downtown Paris Master Plan progress update and endorsement of next steps
- Resolution opposing proposed FIPPA changes that would limit public access to government records
- Delegation on barriers in rural areas from Community Legal Clinic
County of Brant O.P.P. Detachment Board
The County of Brant O.P.P. Detachment Board will review recent provincial communications, including a memo on Strong Mayor Powers affecting police budgets and a briefing on Bill 119: Protecting Ontario's Streets and Communities Act. The board will also approve previous meeting minutes, hear the Detachment Commander's report on statistics, and discuss updates from council and the Ontario Association of Police Services Boards. No specific funding amounts or local projects are on the agenda.
- Review of Strong Mayor Powers memo affecting police service board budgets
- Discussion of Bill 119: Protecting Ontario's Streets and Communities Act, 2026
- Update on Police Service Board and OPP Detachment Board members and elections
- Detachment Commander's report with crime statistics
- Approval of minutes from May 26, 2026 meeting
Agricultural Advisory Committee
The Agricultural Advisory Committee will receive updates on two planning applications: a draft subdivision at 986 & 1034 Powerline Road, and an official plan/zoning amendment at 291 & 297 Bishopsgate Road. They will also review a presentation on the Community Planning Permit System (CPPS), with comments to be considered before a potential adoption in July 2026.
- Draft plan of subdivision at 986 & 1034 Powerline Road received as information
- Official plan & zoning amendment at 291 & 297 Bishopsgate Road received as information
- Presentation and comment period on Community Planning Permit System (CPPS)
- Approval of April 27, 2026 meeting minutes
- Next meeting scheduled for July 27, 2026
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will hold public hearings to review two land-use applications. The body is deciding on a zoning variance for a garage location and the creation of a new lot from a surplus farm dwelling.
- Minor variance for 1 Bannister Street to allow a 1.2-meter side yard setback for a garage
- Consent application for 76 Fourth Concession Road to sever a 1.5-acre lot for a surplus farm dwelling
Biggars Lane Landfill Liaison Committee
The committee will meet to elect its leadership and review landfill operations and monitoring. The agenda also includes a discussion on solar panels led by Councillor Miller.
- Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
- Report on Biggars Lane Landfill operations and monitoring
- Discussion on solar panels
Administration and Operations Committee
The Administration and Operations Committee will consider awarding several construction contracts, including an $8.8M Broadway Street West reconstruction and a $6.35M roundabout project on Grand River Street North. They will also vote on updates to recreation fees, approve a rubberized playground surfacing tender, and decide on numerous parking and traffic modifications across the county.
- Award of Broadway Street West reconstruction to Regional Sewer and Watermain for $8,811,034.65
- Award of Grand River Street North roundabouts construction (Woodslee Ave to Watts Pond Rd) for $6,354,755.78
- Extension of asphalt mill and pave contract with GIP Paving Inc. for $643,698.05
- Approval of new seniors recreation programs: $3, $12, and $60 per participant
- Various parking and traffic changes including speed reductions on Powerline Road, Oak Park Road, and new stop signs in subdivisions
Brant Heritage Committee
The committee will receive verbal updates on arts, culture, and heritage initiatives. Members will also discuss the Community Improvement Plan and the Cobblestone Project.
- Community Improvement Plan verbal update
- Cobblestone Project discussion
- Arts, Culture, and Heritage Officer update
The Brant Heritage Committee approved the agenda as amended and the minutes from May 7, 2026. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting consisted of staff updates on arts, culture, and heritage projects, the Community Improvement Plan, and discussions on the cobblestone project and Paris Plains Church.
- Approved amended agenda (carried)
- Approved May 7, 2026 minutes (carried)