Brant County public meetings in 2022

County of Brant Council

The County of Brant Council is meeting to consider a wide range of items, including the 2023 draft social services budget, a physician recruitment program, and a response to provincial Bill 23. They will also vote on numerous zoning by-law amendments and other regulatory by-laws, such as one to regulate nuisance odors and lighting from cannabis production facilities. The agenda includes several public delegations on topics like water and wastewater servicing in Burford and a rezoning application.

• 2023 Draft Social Services Budget received as information; questions forwarded to City of Brantford
• Proposed $200,000 Physician Recruitment Program referred to 2023 budget deliberations
• Rezoning of 649 Colborne Street West from Agricultural Employment to General Commercial and Natural Heritage
• By-law to regulate nuisance odours and lighting related to cannabis production facilities
• By-law to establish fees and charges

Council approved several zoning by-law amendments for residential and industrial properties. They also passed the 2023 Fees and Charges By-law and a new Nuisance Odour and Lighting By-law for cannabis facilities. Additionally, Council scheduled an in-person town hall for Burford residents regarding water and wastewater servicing.

• Approved 2023 Fees and Charges By-law
• Approved Nuisance Odour and Lighting By-law for cannabis facilities (effective Jan 1, 2023)
• Approved $200,000 decision package for Physician Recruitment Program for 2023 budget
• Approved zoning amendments for 19 Spruce St, 22 Airport Rd, 1318 Colborne St W, 84 Old Onondaga Rd E, 31 Willow St, 249 Garden Ave, 138 Langford Church Rd, and 137 King Edward St
• Approved zoning for 649 Colborne St W with a 10-metre setback
• Approved $45,000 for façade and internal improvements at 5 Beverly Street East
• Extended Solid Waste Facilities Operations contract with Future Waste Systems Inc. (May 1, 2023 to April 30, 2027)
• Approved $56,739.31 in tax write-offs

Special Council Training Session

This is a special training session for Brant County Council, focused on the Municipal Code of Conduct. The main item is a presentation by Melinda Munroe of Munroe Strategic Perspective, the Integrity Commissioner, on the code of conduct orientation. No decisions are expected; it is a training and orientation meeting.

• Presentation by Integrity Commissioner Melinda Munroe on Municipal Code of Conduct
• Council Code of Conduct Orientation attachment

Council held a special training session featuring a presentation by Integrity Commissioner Melinda Munro. The session focused on the Municipal Code of Conduct, harassment law, and workplace violence policies. No legislative changes were decided.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Received presentation from Integrity Commissioner Melinda Munro as information

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will elect a chair and vice-chair, approve its agenda and prior minutes, and review staff reports on its terms of reference, AODA requirements, and the 2022 Municipal and School Board Accessibility Plan post-election review. No site plan control applications are listed. The meeting is held electronically.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Approval of September 12, 2022 minutes
• Review of AAC Terms of Reference draft and AODA requirements
• 2022 Municipal and School Board Accessibility Plan post-election review
• Community Improvement Plan Committee appointment discussion

The committee elected Member Baird as Chair and Member Foster as Vice-Chair. The body also appointed Member Baird to serve as the committee's representative on the Community Improvement Plan Committee.

• Elected Member Baird as Chair
• Elected Member Foster as Vice-Chair
• Approved agenda for December 19, 2022
• Approved minutes from September 12, 2022
• Received 2022 Municipal and School Board Election Post Election Accessibility Plan review
• Appointed Drew Baird to the Community Improvement Plan Committee

Agricultural Advisory Committee

The Agricultural Advisory Committee is meeting to elect a chair and vice chair, approve its agenda and minutes, and receive a training session. Members will also discuss a planning application at 179 Howell Road, an update on the Municipal Agricultural Economic Development and Planning Forum, and the implications of Bill 23 (More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022) for agricultural planning.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Training session for committee members
• 179 Howell Road planning application discussion
• Bill 23 - More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 update and next steps
• Post-event update on Municipal Agricultural Economic Development and Planning Forum

The Agricultural Advisory Committee appointed its Chair and Vice Chair and approved a rezoning request for a farm dwelling severance. The committee also voted to send letters to provincial and federal representatives regarding concerns over Bill 23.

• Declared Member Hodge as Chair (Carried)
• Declared Member Miller as Vice Chair (Carried)
• Approved minutes from March 21, 2022 (Carried)
• Supported rezoning for severance application B16-22-RC at 179 Howell Road (Carried)
• Approved expressing concerns regarding Bill 23 via letters to three MPPs and three MPs (Carried)
• Scheduled next meeting for January 30, 2023, and requested staff review reporting and meeting structure (Carried)

Police Services Board

The County of Brant Police Services Board is holding a special meeting to consider approving a joint venture with Oxford County OPP to purchase batteries for specialized camera equipment for the Street Crimes Unit, at an estimated cost of $4,000, funded from the 2022 Police Services Board budget. The agenda also includes routine items: attendance, agenda approval, and declarations of pecuniary interests.

• Proposed purchase of batteries for specialized camera equipment for Street Crimes Unit, shared between Oxford and Brant, estimated cost $4,000
• Funding from Police Services Board 2022 budget
• Next meeting scheduled for January 17, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. in County of Brant Council Chambers

The Police Services Board discussed a joint venture with Oxford County to fund specialized camera equipment for the Street Crimes Unit. The Board expressed a preference for units to be owned and funded equally by each municipality. Staff were directed to present a proposal to sponsor the equipment purchase.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Directed staff to present a proposal to sponsor specialized equipment for the Street Crimes Unit

Committee of Adjustment

The Brant County Committee of Adjustment will hold its inaugural meeting on December 15, 2022, to elect a chair and vice-chair, and to consider 12 applications for minor variances and consents. These include a McDonald's development at 197 Pinehurst Road, several residential variances, and multiple lot severances for new residential and industrial lots. All applications have staff recommendations for approval.

• Vicano Developments: minor variance for McDonald's at 197 Pinehurst Road
• Graham: reduced street setback for shipping container at 41 William Street
• Spierenburg: creation of 3 industrial lots at 1318 Colborne St. W
• Carson: new residential lot at 202 East River Road
• Beck: fence height variance at 6 Queen Street

The Committee approved several minor variances, lot line adjustments, and land severances. One minor variance request for a deck at 58 Main Street was denied. The Committee also elected Mary Jane Brown as Chair and Robert Hamilton as Vice Chair.

• Elected Mary Jane Brown as Chair and Robert Hamilton as Vice Chair
• Approved sign variance for McDonalds at 197 Pinehurst Road
• Approved accessory structure variance at 41 William Street
• Approved revised conditions for consent application at 655 Watts Pond Road
• Denied minor variance for deck at 58 Main Street
• Approved additional residential unit variance at 50 Paris Road
• Approved consent and minor variance at 202 East River Road
• Approved severance at 70 River Road, 1318 Colborne St. W, and 10 Falkland Road

Administration and Operations Committee

The Administration and Operations Committee is meeting to consider several consent items, including a Community Improvement Plan grant for a property on Beverly Street East in St. George and a four-year extension of the solid waste facility operations contract. The committee will also hear delegations on a development fee refund, a change of address request, and a food waste reduction program. The meeting includes routine items like electing a chair and approving previous minutes.

• Community Improvement Plan grant up to $45,000 for façade and internal improvements at 5 Beverly Street East, St. George
• Extension of solid waste facility operations contract with Future Waste Systems Inc. for May 1, 2023 to April 30, 2027, with CPI-based adjustments
• Delegation from Bob Mattice and Carol Richards regarding a development fee refund
• Delegation from Jessica Robbins regarding a change of address request
• Approval of 2023 proclamations and events calendar

The committee approved the 2023 fees and charges and a new Nuisance Odour and Lighting By-law. It also authorized a $56,739.31 tax write-off and extended a solid waste facility operations contract. A new Ad Hoc Committee was recommended to study the consequences of urban intensification.

• Approved 2023 Fees and Charges By-law (Carried)
• Approved Nuisance Odour and Lighting By-law for enactment Dec 20, 2022 (Carried)
• Authorized tax write-offs totaling $56,739.31 (Carried)
• Extended Solid Waste Facility Operations contract with Future Waste Systems Inc. to April 30, 2027 (Carried)
• Approved $45,000 maximum for Community Improvement Plan at 5 Beverly Street East (Carried)
• Approved intention to designate Paris Plains Cemetery under the Ontario Heritage Act (Carried)
• Denied grant in lieu of development charges for Bob Mattice and Carol Richards (Motion Defeated)
• Recommended creation of Ad Hoc Committee to review urban intensification consequences (Carried)

Special Council Training Session

This is a special council training session, not a regular decision-making meeting. The agenda includes three in-camera education or training presentations on land use planning, legal department matters, and the Ontario Land Tribunal. No formal decisions or public business are listed.

• In-camera land use planning presentation (S. 239(3.1))
• In-camera legal department presentation (S. 239(3.1))
• In-camera Ontario Land Tribunal presentation (S. 239(3.1))

Council met for a special training session and convened in camera for an education session. No substantive policy decisions or legislative actions were recorded in the open session.

• Approved the agenda
• Convened In Camera for an education session

Police Services Board

The Brant County Police Services Board is meeting to handle routine business, including electing a chair and vice-chair, approving previous minutes, and receiving OPP statistics and false alarm reports. The board will also vote on the 2023 draft Police Services Board budget and the 2023 meeting schedule. Several communications and updates are on the agenda, including OPP annual billing information and a school resource officer program response.

• Approval of 2023 Draft Police Services Board Budget
• Approval of 2023 Police Services Board meeting schedule
• Receipt of OPP Detachment Commander's Report and statistics for September and October 2022
• Receipt of July to September 2022 detachment revenues report
• In camera session on personal matters about an identifiable individual

The Board elected Member Haley as Chair and Member Brown as Vice Chair. The 2023 Draft Police Services Board Budget and the 2023 meeting schedule were approved. The Board also authorized a gift of appreciation for Brant OPP Detachment members.

• Elected Member Haley as Chair (Carried)
• Elected Member Brown as Vice Chair (Carried)
• Approved 2023 Police Services Board meeting schedule (Carried)
• Approved 2023 Draft Police Services Board Budget as amended (Carried)
• Approved token gift of appreciation for Brant OPP Detachment members not to exceed $1,000.00 (Carried)
• Approved September 20, 2022 meeting minutes (Carried)

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee will hold public hearings and consider staff recommendations on multiple zoning by-law amendments. These include proposals for residential, commercial, and industrial developments, as well as two telecommunications tower applications. The committee will also approve minutes from a previous meeting.

• ZBA34-22-MV: Rezone 184 Pinehurst Road from Agriculture to residential (RM1-RM3), open space, and mixed-use commercial; draft plan for 776-984 units
• ZBA29-22-SL: Rezone 555 Paris Road from Agriculture to Heavy Industrial (M3) for future industrial development
• ZBA26-22-DN: Rezone 22 Airport Road from Prestige Industrial to Light Industrial (M2-38) with parking requirements
• ZBA24-22-DN: Rezone 1318 Colborne St. W. from Agriculture to Light Industrial with special exceptions for open storage and truck terminal
• CT1-22-AA and CT2-22-LG: Two applications for 65m and 45m telecommunication towers at 510 Brant-Waterloo Rd and 120 Golf Links Rd

The Planning and Development Committee approved several zoning by-law amendments for medical offices, industrial expansions, and residential developments. It also received information on proposed telecommunication towers and a large residential subdivision. One zoning application for 649 Colborne St. W was referred to Council for further investigation.

• Approved zoning for 'Medical Office' at 19 Spruce Street
• Approved zoning change to Light Industrial for 22 Airport Road
• Approved zoning for industrial uses and open storage at 1318 Colborne Street West
• Approved zoning for employment uses and aggregate recycling at 84 Old Onondaga Road East
• Approved zoning for apartment dwellings at 31 Willow Street
• Referred 649 Colborne St. W application to Council for forestry removal investigation
• Approved 2-year extension for sales trailer use at 249 Garden Ave
• Approved zoning for new residential lot at 138 Langford Church Road and 137 King Edward Street

County of Brant Council - Special Meeting

This is a special meeting focused on council orientation, including presentations from department heads and a training session. Council will also consider resolutions and by-laws, including appointing a Chief Administrative Officer and members to committees.

• Presentation by Debi Wilcox on Meeting Mastery
• Departmental presentations from CAO and General Managers
• Resolution to elect Planning and Development Committee Chair and Vice Chair
• By-law 116-22 to appoint a Chief Administrative Officer
• By-laws 117-22 and 118-22 to appoint council and citizen members to committees

Council elected a Chair and Vice-Chair for the Planning and Development Committee. The meeting also included procedural training and departmental overviews from the Senior Management Team. Four administrative by-laws were passed.

• Appointed Councillor Chambers as Chair of the Planning and Development Committee
• Appointed Councillor MacAlpine as Vice-Chair of the Planning and Development Committee
• Passed By-law 116-22 to appoint a Chief Administrative Officer
• Passed By-law 117-22 to appoint Members of Council to Committees and Boards
• Passed By-law 118-22 to appoint Citizen Members to Committees and Boards
• Passed By-law 119-22 to confirm the proceedings of Council
• Approved suspension of Procedural By-law Section 10.D to extend a presentation time
• Approved suspension of Procedural By-law Section 94 to hold committee elections

County of Brant Council

County of Brant Council is meeting to consider several staff reports, including a policy report on Ontario's Bill 23 (More Homes Built Faster Act) that recommends forwarding the county's comments to the province and requesting an extended comment period. Council will also vote on the 2023 meeting calendar, councillor technology and expense policies, and several by-laws. The agenda includes multiple notices of motion, including a proposed by-law restricting free-standing structures in certain rear yards and a resolution supporting the City of Waterloo's Bill 23 motion.

• RPT-517-22: Report on Bill 23 changes, with recommendation to forward comments to province and request extended comment period
• Notice of Motion by Councillor Bell: Proposed by-law to restrict free-standing structures over 2 ft above boundary fences or 8 ft absolute height in rear yards under 400 sq.m.
• By-law 66-22: Franchise agreement with Enbridge Gas Inc. (3rd reading)
• By-law 90-22: Drainage works for Mather Drain (3rd reading)
• RPT-347-22: Approval of 2022 December and 2023 Council and Committee calendar

Council appointed members to numerous municipal committees and boards and ratified an employment contract. The body also approved a report providing comments to the Province of Ontario regarding Bill 23, requesting an extension of the commenting period and a deferral of the clause-by-clause review.

• Approved report RPT-0517-22 regarding Bill 23 and requested the Province extend the commenting period and defer the clause-by-clause review
• Approved 2022 December and 2023 Council and Standing Committee meeting schedule
• Approved RPT-350-22 for Councillor Technology Resources
• Approved Councillor General Expense Account Policy (RPT-352-22)
• Approved participation of Council members in introductory videos
• Appointed Council members and citizens to various boards and committees
• Ratified an employment contract discussed in camera
• Passed By-laws 66-22, 90-22, 113-22, 114-22, and 115-22

Nominating Committee

The Nominating Committee is reviewing recommendations for Council representation and appointments to various committees and boards. These recommendations are scheduled to be presented to Council on November 22, 2022.

• Council Representation / Appointments to Various Committees and Boards (RPT-0360-22)

The Nominating Committee approved a comprehensive list of Council member appointments to various standing committees, local boards, and advisory committees to be forwarded to Council for consideration. Separate votes were held for appointments to the Southwestern Integrated Fibre Technology and the Grand River Conservation Authority due to pecuniary interests.

• Approved forwarding recommended appointments for multiple committees and boards to Council (Carried)
• Approved appointment of Councillor Miller to Southwestern Integrated Fibre Technology (Carried)
• Approved appointment of Councillors Coleman and Miller to Grand River Conservation Authority (Carried)
• Approved the November 17, 2022, agenda (Carried)

County of Brant Council - Inaugural Meeting

This is the inaugural meeting of the County of Brant Council for the 2022-2026 term. The agenda is ceremonial: it includes a call to order, procession of incoming council members, greetings, O Canada, certification of election results, oath of allegiance, and an inaugural address by Mayor David Bailey. No decisions or policy discussions are scheduled.

• Certification of election of Mayor and members of County of Brant 2022-2026 Council
• Declaration of Elected Office and Oath of Allegiance
• Inaugural Address by Mayor David Bailey
• Next meeting set for November 22, 2022, 6:00 pm, County of Brant Council Chambers

The meeting was procedural and focused on the formal installation of the newly elected Council. Members took the Declaration of Office and Oath of Allegiance. No legislative decisions or policy votes were recorded.

County of Brant Council - Special Meeting

Brant County Council is holding a special meeting to consider a staff recommendation to approve an additional community grant of $1,500 to the Paris Santa Claus Parade Organizing Committee, which was received after the 2022 grant allocations. The meeting also includes a confidential in-camera session about a personal matter, and the adoption of two by-laws, including a collective agreement with the paramedics union. Council will also hear comments from members and a presentation from Mayor Bailey regarding the 2018-2022 term.

• Community grant request for Paris Santa Claus Parade - $1,500
• By-law 111-22 - Collective agreement with OPSEU (Paramedics)
• By-law 112-22 - Confirming proceedings of Council
• In-camera session on personal matter about an identifiable individual

Council passed a collective agreement with the Ontario Public Services Employees Union for paramedics. A $1,500 grant was awarded to the Paris Santa Claus Parade Organizing Committee. Members also reflected on the 2018-2022 term of Council.

• Approved $1,500 grant for Paris Santa Claus Parade Organizing Committee (Carried)
• Passed By-law 111-22: Collective Agreement with Ontario Public Services Employees Union (Paramedics) (Carried)
• Passed By-law 112-22: Confirm the Proceedings of Council (Carried)

Court of Revision

The Court of Revision is meeting to consider a report from K. Smart Associates Limited regarding the Mather Drain (2022). No notice of appeal files were listed, but appeals may be filed orally at the meeting. The agenda is otherwise procedural, covering attendance, chair election, and agenda approval.

• K. Smart Associates Limited - Mather Drain Report (22-07-22, 19-132)
• No notice of appeal files listed
• Appeals may be filed orally at the meeting

The Court of Revision met to consider appeals regarding the Mather Drain. No appeals were received by the deadline, nor were any filed orally during the meeting. The session was closed without further action.

• Appointed Councillor Chambers as Chair
• Approved the meeting agenda
• Confirmed no appeals were filed for the Mather Drain

County of Brant Council

Brant County Council is meeting to consider several items, including a site plan application for a 101-unit residential development, the Mather Drain improvement by-law, and the 2021 surplus allocation. They will also receive reports on the Transportation Master Plan and a request for a municipal loan guarantee for the Cowan Community Health Hub.

• Site Plan Application SP14/21/DN for 101 row-house units at 1067 Rest Acres Rd, Paris
• Mather Drain by-law (90-22) for drainage improvement, with public meeting and Court of Revision appointments
• 2021 surplus: $400,000 carried forward, $863,355 to Contingency Reserve
• Municipal Guarantee for $8.2 million debenture for Cowan Community Health Hub
• Transportation Master Plan update and gravel-to-hard-surface conversion program

Council approved a site plan for a 101-unit residential row-house condominium at 1067 Rest Acres Road, and adopted the Transportation Master Plan update. Several zoning by-law amendments were passed, including for industrial and residential developments. Council also approved a new north Paris fire station on Scott Avenue and a municipal guarantee for the Cowan Community Health Hub debenture.

• Approved site plan for 101-unit row-house condominium at 1067 Rest Acres Road (Losani Homes)
• Adopted Transportation Master Plan update, directing public review and 10-year gravel-to-hard-surface program
• Approved new north Paris fire station on Scott Avenue, directing RFP for architectural services
• Provided municipal guarantee on Infrastructure Ontario debenture for Cowan Community Health Hub
• Approved zoning amendments for industrial subdivision at 61 Bethel Road and other properties
• Approved temporary zoning for forest school program at 532 Blue Lake Road (2-year term)
• Approved draft by-law to regulate nuisance odours and lighting from cannabis production facilities (effective Jan 1, 2023)
• Approved $500 platinum sponsorship for Brant Men of Song from community grants

Administration and Operations Committee

The Administration and Operations Committee will consider a consent agenda that includes amendments to parking and traffic bylaws across several roads, a $736,292 tender award for a new fire pumper truck, and several reports for information. They will also discuss staff reports on election committee appointments, a road extension, a water billing agreement, and municipal drain maintenance.

• Parking bylaw changes on Washington and Wellington Streets in Paris
• Speed limit reductions on Ellis Ave, King Edward St, Bishopsgate Rd, Puttown Rd, and Robinson Rd
• Tender award of $736,292 to Dependable Emergency Vehicles for a fire pumper truck
• Agreement with GrandBridge Energy Inc. for water/wastewater billing services through 2024
• Appointments to the 2022 Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee

The committee approved several consent items including a $736,292 fire pumper truck award to Dependable Emergency Vehicles, various parking and traffic modifications across the county, and a new advisory committee recruitment process. They also appointed members to the 2022 Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee, approved opening a portion of Peavinery Road, and entered into a water/wastewater billing agreement with GrandBridge Energy Inc.

• Approved $736,292 fire pumper truck award to Dependable Emergency Vehicles (carried)
• Approved parking and traffic modifications for Washington St, Wellington St, Ellis Ave, King Edward St, Bishopsgate Rd, Puttown Rd, Robinson Rd, and new stop signs (carried)
• Approved advisory committee recruitment process and timeline (carried)
• Appointed Krista Russ, Ronald Kaufman, Andy Straisfeld, Leigh-Anne Unrau, Frank Gelinas to 2022 Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee (carried)
• Approved opening portion of Peavinery Road allowance and adding to county road inventory (carried)
• Approved water/wastewater billing agreement with GrandBridge Energy Inc. through Dec 31, 2024, with optional one-year extension (carried)
• Approved appointment of K. Smart Associates Ltd. as engineer for Hugh Wight Municipal Drain assessment update (carried)
• Approved appointment of Headway Engineering as engineer for Mitchell Municipal Drain major improvement (carried)

Police Services Board

The County of Brant Police Services Board is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes from July 19, 2022, and to receive reports on OPP detachment statistics, false alarms, and financial updates. The board will also hear a presentation from the Ontario Association of Police Services Boards and discuss 2023 priorities. Several provincial appointments and financial summaries are listed as communications items.

• Brant County OPP Detachment Commander's Report for August 2022
• False alarms monthly summary for August 2022
• Provincial appointments of Jim Brown and Marty Verhey by Solicitor General
• 2022 Interim Provincial Offences Act summary of payments as of June 30, 2022
• OPP detachment revenues for April to June 2022

The Brant County Police Services Board received the OPP Detachment Commander's reports for July and August 2022, including statistics and a false alarm report, as information. No substantive decisions were made; the board approved the agenda, previous minutes, and communications items. A plaque was presented to former board member Councillor Gatward.

• Approved agenda (carried)
• Approved minutes of July 19, 2022 (carried)
• Received OAPSB presentation as information (carried)
• Received Detachment Commander's, Statistics, and OPP False Alarm reports as information (carried)
• Received communications items as information (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Brant County Committee of Adjustment will hold public hearings on six minor variance applications, three consent (land severance) applications, and two fence variance requests. Staff recommend approval for all items, subject to conditions. Two members have declared conflicts on the fence items.

• Sign variance at 150 Markel Drive: proposed 19.2 sq m sign face vs 10.0 sq m permitted (SV5-22-LG)
• Consent to create access easements at 274 Pottruff Road (B66-22-LG)
• Consent to sever 0.6 ha at 301 Brant County Road 18 (B47-22-RC)
• Consent to sever surplus dwelling (0.9 ha) at 440 German School Road (B22-22-RC)
• Fence variance requests at 94 Willits Cres and 32 Vic Chambers Place (FV1-22-AA, FV2-22-LG)

The Committee of Adjustment approved six applications including sign variances, consents for easements and lot severances, and minor variances, all unanimously. Two applications were denied: a minor variance for an oversized garage at 6-670 Bishopsgate Road and a fence variance at 32 Vic Chambers Place for a 12-foot privacy screen. One fence variance at 94 Willits Cres was approved with conditions to close gaps.

• Approved sign variance for Arlington Commons at 150 Markel Drive (unanimous)
• Approved consent for easements at 274 Pottruff Road (unanimous)
• Approved lot severance at 301 Brant County Road 18 (unanimous)
• Approved surplus farm dwelling severance at 440 German School Road, with condition #8 removed (unanimous)
• Denied minor variance for oversized garage at 6-670 Bishopsgate Road (unanimous)
• Approved minor variance for front porch at 88 Harrisburg Road (unanimous)
• Approved fence variance at 94 Willits Cres with conditions to fill gaps (unanimous)
• Denied fence variance for 12-foot privacy screen at 32 Vic Chambers Place (unanimous)

Policy Development and Strategic Direction Committee

The Policy Development and Strategic Direction Committee is meeting to consider several staff reports, including a proposed tax reduction for small-scale on-farm businesses, a draft nuisance odour and lighting by-law for cannabis facilities, and a housekeeping amendment to the noise control by-law. The committee will also discuss a new fire station in north Paris, an athlete recognition policy, and a response to federal electoral redistricting. These are recommendations for approval or discussion; final decisions may go to Council.

• Adopt optional subclass for small-scale on-farm businesses with 75% tax rate reduction for assessments between $50,001 and $100,000
• Approve in principle draft by-law on nuisance odours and lighting from cannabis production facilities, effective Jan 1, 2023
• Approve housekeeping amendment to Noise Control By-Law 185-00
• Direct staff to proceed with RFP for architectural services for new North Paris Fire Station on Scott Ave.
• Authorize Mayor to make representation on federal electoral redistricting proposal

The committee approved construction of a new north Paris fire station on the County's Gilbert property on Scott Ave. and directed staff to proceed with an RFP for architectural services. It also adopted a 75% tax rate reduction for small-scale on-farm businesses, approved in principle a nuisance odour and lighting by-law for cannabis facilities effective Jan. 1, 2023, and passed a housekeeping amendment to the noise control by-law. The committee authorized the mayor to make a representation to the Federal Electoral Redistricting Commission opposing the division of the County into two ridings.

• Approved new north Paris fire station on Scott Ave. and directed RFP for architectural services
• Adopted optional subclass for small-scale on-farm businesses with 75% tax rate reduction for $50,001–$100,000 assessment
• Approved in principle draft nuisance odour and lighting by-law for cannabis facilities, effective Jan. 1, 2023
• Approved housekeeping amendment to Noise Control By-law 185-00
• Adopted 2022 Athlete Recognition Policy, replacing 2020 policy
• Authorized mayor to make representation to Federal Electoral Redistricting Commission opposing division of County into two ridings
• Received 2022 Energy Management Plan Update as information

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Brant County Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to approve its agenda and minutes, and to hear updates on several accessibility initiatives, including Burford Pharmasave parking, new county accessibility focuses, member recruitment, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, streetscapes, and Downtown Paris public washrooms. The agenda is largely procedural, with no decisions or dollar amounts specified.

• Update on Burford Pharmasave parking
• New County Accessibility Focuses
• Recruitment of new members
• International Day of Persons with Disabilities
• Update on streetscapes and Downtown Paris public washrooms

The committee approved the agenda and minutes from June 13, 2022. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting consisted of updates on accessible parking at Burford Pharmasave, new County accessibility focuses including website compliance and training, recruitment of new members, and discussions on streetscapes and public washrooms.

• Approved agenda for September 12, 2022 (carried)
• Approved minutes of June 13, 2022 (carried)

Brant Connects Joint Committee

The Brant Connects Joint Committee is meeting to discuss updates on broadband connectivity in Brant County, including a connectivity guide update, a preferred location protocol for communication towers and antennas, and an update on government grants for broadband projects. The committee will also consider approving the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting. No decisions are listed on the agenda; items are for discussion.

• Brant Connectivity Guide Update
• Communication Tower and Communication Antenna Preferred Location Protocol (ISED)
• Update on Government Grants for Broadband Projects in Brant
• Local Electrical Distribution Companies (LDCs) - Pole Access
• Report to Committee/Council

The Brant Connects Committee discussed updates on broadband projects, a proposed revision to the communication tower protocol to prioritize cell towers, and progress on the Brant Connectivity Guide. No formal decisions were made; items were discussed for future action. The committee plans to report to council by year-end and will not meet again until after the election.

• Approved agenda with addition under Other Business (carried)
• Approved minutes of July 9, 2022, as amended (carried)

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee is holding public hearings and considering staff recommendations on multiple zoning by-law amendments, including a large industrial subdivision at 61 Bethel Road, a 101-unit townhouse development at 1067 Rest Acres Road, and several smaller rezoning requests. The committee will also vote on Official Plan amendments related to Bill 109 (More Homes for Everyone Act).

• Public hearing for industrial subdivision at 61 Bethel Road (ZBA33/20/RC) with 5 industrial blocks, 2 new roads, and stormwater management
• Public hearing for rezoning at 1318 Colborne St. W to Light Industrial with special exceptions for open storage and truck terminal
• Public hearing for rezoning at 31 Willow Street to permit an apartment dwelling with reduced parking (7 spaces instead of 12)
• Staff report recommending approval of 101-unit townhouse condominium at 1067 Rest Acres Road (SP14/21/DN)
• Staff report recommending removal of holding provision at 160 Consolidated Drive for industrial development (ZBH31/22/BK)

The Planning and Development Committee approved a major industrial subdivision at 61 Bethel Road, expected to bring 600 jobs and $20M in development charges, and approved several zoning amendments including a temporary forest school program at 532 Blue Lake Road and a temporary two-unit dwelling at 428-452 West River Road to preserve a heritage farmhouse. All decisions were carried unanimously.

• Approved industrial subdivision at 61 Bethel Road with 5 blocks, 2 roads, and conditions (carried)
• Approved zoning amendment for 1 King's Lane to permit lot severance on private services (carried)
• Approved temporary forest school program at 532 Blue Lake Road for up to 2 years, max 20 participants (carried)
• Approved reduced rear yard setback at 70 River Road to facilitate residential lot creation (carried)
• Approved temporary zoning for 428-452 West River Road to allow 2 dwelling units for 3 years (carried)
• Approved Official Plan amendments for Bill 109 implementation (carried)
• Approved removal of holding provision at 160 Consolidated Drive for Tigercat expansion (carried)
• Referred site plan application SP14/21-DN for Losani Homes to September 27 Council meeting (carried)

Paramedic Services Committee

The Paramedic Services Committee is meeting to receive the draft 2023 budget as information and provide direction to staff on the base budget, decision packages, and capital budget. The committee will also receive a statistical package for August and approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Draft 2023 budget presented for direction (RPT-302-22)
• Statistical package for August 2022 received as information (RPT-307-22)
• Approval of minutes from August 8, 2022 meeting

The Paramedic Services Committee approved a decision package to staff an additional ambulance 24/7 at a total cost of $650,000 to the 2023 budget, with a 12-hour increase on March 1 and another on July 1. The draft 2023 operating budget, with total expenditures of $15,135,343 and a net levy of $8,180,643, was forwarded to the County of Brant and City of Brantford Councils for consideration. Direction on remaining decision packages and capital budget projects was deferred to the next term of the committee. The committee also received the statistical package report, noting a 16.1% increase in call volume from the previous year.

• Approved additional ambulance 24/7 staffing at $650,000 for 2023 (carried)
• Forwarded draft 2023 operating budget to County and City councils (carried)
• Deferred remaining decision packages and capital budget projects to next term (carried)
• Received statistical package report RPT-307-22 as information (carried)

Paramedic Services Committee

The Paramedic Services Committee is meeting to review staff reports, including a draft 2023 budget, a budget-to-actual variance report for June 30, 2022, and a statistical package. The committee will provide direction on the draft operating and capital budgets and decision packages. The agenda also includes routine items like approving previous minutes and the chief's update.

• Draft 2023 Paramedic Services Budget (RPT-0282-22) with operating budget, capital budget, and decision packages
• Budget to Actual Variance at June 30, 2022 (RPT-0284-22)
• Paramedic Services Statistical Package (RPT-283-22)
• Chief's Update
• Approval of June 6, 2022 minutes

The committee deferred approval of the Paramedic Services Draft 2023 Budget until September 6, 2022, to allow staff to gather additional budgetary information. Other reports on budget variances and statistical data were received as information. Discussions highlighted provincial funding uncertainties, supply chain delays for ambulances, and ongoing health system pressures.

• Deferred Paramedic Services Draft 2023 Budget to September 6, 2022
• Received Paramedic Services Budget to Actual Variance report as information
• Received Paramedic Services Statistical Package as information
• Received Chief's Update as information

Cemetery Advisory Committee

The Cemetery Advisory Committee is meeting to approve its agenda and minutes from May 26, 2022, and to receive a verbal update from the Cemetery Supervisor, including a columbarium sales update. No other substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of July 28, 2022 agenda
• Approval of May 26, 2022 minutes
• Verbal Cemetery Supervisor's update including Columbarium Sales update
• Next meeting scheduled for September 22, 2022 at 9:00 a.m.

The Cemetery Advisory Committee approved its agenda and the minutes from May 26, 2022, with no substantive decisions beyond routine approvals. Discussions included restoring the Margaret Graham Memorial Chapel to its intended use, a 2023/24 budget request for a columbarium at Paris Cemetery, and investigating security measures at all county cemeteries. No formal motions were made on these topics.

• Approved July 28, 2022 agenda with addition of Paris Plains Cemetery under Other Business (carried)
• Approved May 26, 2022 minutes (carried)

County of Brant Council

County of Brant Council is meeting to consider an interim control by-law that would pause most development in St. George while a comprehensive masterplan study is carried out. The agenda also includes receiving the Brant Municipal Enterprises 2021 annual report, approving the replacement of a fire apparatus, and voting on numerous by-laws covering fees, parking, traffic, and other matters.

• Interim Control By-law for St. George (By-law 88-22) to pause development pending masterplan study
• Replacement of fire apparatus (Unit 321) for Airport Fire Station, with RFP to proceed immediately
• Brant Municipal Enterprises 2021 Annual Report and financial statements to be received
• By-law 85-22 amending fees and charges
• By-law 86-22 establishing remuneration for elected and appointed officials

Council approved an interim control by-law (By-law 88-22) that pauses most development in St. George for up to one year while a comprehensive masterplan study is completed. The study will address water/wastewater servicing limits, transportation, and land-use policies. Council also approved several other items, including a $5.02M road roundabout contract, a $4.45M funding increase for the John Noble Home addition, and a new council remuneration structure.

• Approved interim control by-law for St. George (By-law 88-22)
• Awarded Rest Acres Road roundabout contract to Capital Paving Inc. for $5,021,021.33
• Approved $4,448,801 additional funding for John Noble Home 40-bed addition
• Approved council remuneration increases: Mayor $99,432, Councillor $36,939
• Approved amendments to Good Forestry Practices By-law and Site Alteration By-law
• Approved Community Improvement Plan grants: $575 (Burford) and $10,000 (St. George)
• Approved 2023 budget direction including $360,000 for community grants
• Approved 14 by-laws on third reading, including traffic and parking changes

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee is reviewing several applications including lot creations, sign changes, and zoning relief. Proposed items include creating rural residential lots at 42 Hammond Road and adjusting property lines at Mount Pleasant Road.

• Consent application for two rural residential lots at 42 Hammond Road
• Signage relief for LED messaging at 67 King Street
• Zoning relief for loading spaces and setbacks at 1117 Colborne Street East
• Lot line adjustment and accessory structure coverage at 890 and 894 Mount Pleasant Road
• Deed correction and agricultural lot area variances at 263 Second Concession Road

The Committee of Adjustment approved all six applications on the agenda, including severances, minor variances, and a sign variance, all carried unanimously. One member declared a conflict on item 6.4 and did not participate in that vote. No applications were denied or tabled.

• Approved severance B64-22-DN at 42 Hammond Road (unanimous)
• Approved severance B65-22-DN at 42 Hammond Road with conditions for civic address and survey (unanimous)
• Approved sign variance SV4-22-AA for Burford Fellowship Church at 67 King Street (unanimous)
• Approved minor variance A8-22-DN for T&H Excavating at 1117 Colborne Street East (unanimous)
• Approved lot line adjustment B45-22-LG and minor variances A21-22-LG and A24-22-LG at 890-894 Mount Pleasant Road (unanimous; member Zulauf declared conflict)
• Approved consent B60-22-LG and minor variances A23-22-LG and A27-22-LG at 263 Second Concession (unanimous)
• Approved minor variance A19-22-LG at 9 Tolhurst Ave (unanimous)

Police Services Board

The County of Brant Police Services Board is meeting to hear presentations on OPP victim support and traffic safety grants, and the Brant Safe Streets program. The board will also receive monthly OPP statistics and false alarm reports, and will move in camera to discuss detachment staffing.

• Presentation on Victim Support and Community Safety & Policing Grant (Project Serve and Detect) by P/C Michelle Murphy, OPP
• Presentation on Brant Safe Streets by Michael Balog and Greg Demers, County of Brant
• Receipt of Brant County OPP Detachment Commander's Report and statistics for June 2022
• Receipt of OPP False Alarm report for June 2022
• In camera session to discuss intimate personal matters (detachment staffing)

The Brant County Police Services Board received presentations on two OPP grants: a $104,500 Victim Support Grant for domestic violence and human trafficking education, and a $98,365.65/year Community Safety & Policing Grant for an automated license plate recognition system. The board approved a $1,000 sponsorship for an emergency services golf tournament and deferred a decision on awarding a challenge coin to Constable Ron Hartman pending OPP input. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely informational.

• Approved $1,000 sponsorship for Emergency Services Golf Tournament (carried)
• Deferred decision on awarding challenge coin to Constable Ron Hartman (carried)
• Received OPP grant presentations as information (carried)
• Received Safe Streets presentation as information (carried)
• Approved June 21, 2022 minutes with correction (carried)
• Received Detachment Commander's, Statistics, and False Alarm reports (carried)

Administration and Operations Committee

The Administration and Operations Committee will consider awarding a $5,021,021.33 contract for the Rest Acres Road roundabout at Hutchings Drive, approve additional funding for the John Noble Home Bell Court redevelopment, and set direction for the 2023 budget. The agenda also includes several routine items such as consent approvals, committee minutes, and heritage alteration requests.

• Award OPS-RFT-22-12 Rest Acres Road Roundabout at Hutchings Drive to Capital Paving Inc. for $5,021,021.33
• Approve $4,448,801 additional funding for John Noble Home Bell Court Redevelopment 40-bed addition
• Approve 2023 budget direction including $360,000 for community grants
• Approve new recreation fees for hockey, volleyball, dodgeball, basketball leagues and Cainsville Community Centre rentals
• Approve heritage alterations for Adelaide Hunter Hoodless Homestead and Stone Railway Bridge

The Administration and Operations Committee approved several key items, including a $5,021,021.33 contract for the Rest Acres Road roundabout at Hutchings Drive, funded partly by developers and debt. It also approved additional funding for the John Noble Home Bell Court Redevelopment, a new trails master plan for Barker's Bush, and various traffic and fee changes. All decisions were carried unanimously.

• Approved $5,021,021.33 contract to Capital Paving Inc. for Rest Acres Road roundabout (carried)
• Approved $4,448,801 additional funding for John Noble Home Bell Court Redevelopment (carried)
• Approved Comprehensive Trails Master Plan for Barker's Bush (carried)
• Approved northbound left turn restriction at Elizabeth Avenue and Bishopsgate Road (carried)
• Approved eastbound left turn arrow and parking restrictions at Grand River Street North and William Street (carried)
• Approved 2023 budget direction including $360,000 for community grants (carried)
• Approved insurance renewal with Intact Public Entities Inc. at $1,759,740.00 (carried)
• Approved recreation fee additions for leagues and Cainsville Community Centre (carried)

Policy Development and Strategic Direction Committee

The Policy Development and Strategic Direction Committee will hear staff reports and recommendations on several by-law updates, including fireworks restrictions, forestry practices, site alteration, council remuneration, and purchasing. A presentation on council remuneration will also be received. The committee will vote on whether to approve these recommendations and forward them to Council.

• Fireworks By-law amendment: reduce permitted discharge days for Victoria Day and Canada Day from 7 to 3 days before/after, prohibit flying lanterns, add 'Silent Fireworks' promotion
• Good Forestry Practices By-law 70-21 amendment, effective Sept 1, 2022, with revised clear cutting permit fee wording
• Site Alteration By-law 130-17 amendment and creation of a Site Alteration Reserve
• Council remuneration: increase Mayor base pay to $99,432 and Councillor to $36,939, plus $1,000 Mayor / $500 Councillor annual expense line
• Purchasing By-law update to be forwarded for Council consideration

The Policy Development and Strategic Direction Committee approved several by-law amendments and updates, including a council remuneration increase to the 50th percentile of market rates, a revised Good Forestry Practices By-law, and a Site Alteration By-law update. The fireworks by-law amendment was deferred. All decisions are recommendations to Council unless noted otherwise.

• Approved council remuneration increase: Mayor to $99,432, Councillor to $36,939, effective 2023 (carried)
• Approved amended Good Forestry Practices By-law 70-21, effective September 1, 2022 (carried)
• Approved amended Site Alteration By-law 130-17 and creation of a Site Alteration Reserve (carried)
• Approved update to Purchasing Policy and forwarded by-law to Council (carried)
• Deferred Fireworks By-law Amendment (RPT-0248-22) (carried)
• Received presentation on council compensation as information and referred to staff report (carried)
• Approved minutes of June 14, 2022 meeting (carried)

Tourism Advisory Committee

The Tourism Advisory Committee is meeting to approve its agenda and minutes from May and June 2022, and to receive an update on the Love Local Street Social event. No other substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Approval of June 7, 2022 agenda
• Approval of May 5 and June 2, 2022 minutes
• Love Local Street Social update by K. Cicman

The Tourism Advisory Committee met on July 7, 2022, but quorum was not obtained, so the meeting was informational only and no formal decisions were made. Members discussed the Love Local Street Social events, including feedback on the Memory Lane Market and plans to revisit the application process for closing Grand River St. Member Stone will draft a letter to Council on lessons learned and accessibility. The committee will recess until the new Term of Council.

• No formal decisions made due to lack of quorum
• Member Stone to draft letter to Council on street social lessons learned (noted)

Brant Heritage Committee

The committee will conduct a site tour of the 705 Paris Plains Church Road Cemetery. Discussion items include updates on the Glen Morris Bridge Rehabilitation Project and topics regarding Paris Cemetery fencing and heritage materials.

• Site Tour: 705 Paris Plains Church Road Cemetery
• Staff Report: Followup re: Glen Morris Bridge Rehabilitation Project
• Discussion: Paris Cemetery Fencing and Gateway
• Discussion: Heritage Elements and Replacement Materials

The Brant Heritage Committee approved its agenda and previous minutes, then voted to support in principle the alteration of the designated Glen Morris Bridge, directing staff to work with the applicant and a committee member to prepare a recommendation for Council. The committee also discussed heritage materials for Paris Cemetery fencing, a potential Heritage Conservation District, and other heritage matters, but took no other formal decisions.

• Approved agenda of July 7, 2022 (carried)
• Approved minutes of June 2, 2022 (carried)
• Supported Glen Morris Bridge alterations in principle and directed staff to prepare a Council recommendation (carried)

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee will hold public hearings and consider staff recommendations on a proposed 60-metre telecommunications tower at 17 Ewart Avenue, Cainsville, and a large industrial subdivision at 61 Bethel Road, Paris. They will also vote on extending the home-based business pilot project for two years and on amendments to downtown community improvement plans for Burford, Paris, and St. George. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval and declarations of interest.

• Telecom tower application CT3-21-RC: 60m self-supported tower at 17 Ewart Avenue, Cainsville, with recommendation to approve and require archaeological assessment
• Industrial subdivision PS2/20-RC and zoning amendment ZBA33/20-RC at 61 Bethel Road, Paris: 4 industrial blocks, new public road, sanitary pumping station, stormwater management
• Extension of Home-Based Business Pilot Project (By-Law 82-21) for 2 years until September 1, 2024
• Amendments to Downtown Community Improvement Plans for Burford, Paris, and St. George (RPT-22-160)
• In-camera item: litigation/legal advice regarding 24 Highland Drive appeal to OLT

The Planning and Development Committee approved amendments to the Downtown Community Improvement Plans and extended the County Initiated Home-Based Business Pilot Project for two years, until September 1, 2024. A subdivision and rezoning application at 61 Bethel Road was deferred to September 6, 2022, for further staff review. A telecommunication tower application at 17 Ewart Avenue was received, with conditions including an archaeological assessment.

• Approved amendments to Downtown Community Improvement Plans (RPT-22-160)
• Extended Home-Based Business Pilot Project for 2 years, to Sept 1, 2024 (RPT-0216-22)
• Deferred 61 Bethel Road subdivision and rezoning to Sept 6, 2022
• Received telecommunication tower application at 17 Ewart Avenue, with conditions
• Approved agenda as amended
• Approved minutes of June 7, 2022

County of Brant Council

County of Brant Council will consider transferring the completed Cowan Community Health Hub to Brant Municipal Enterprises Inc., with a special dividend of $8.2 million and $1.4 million from reserves. The agenda also includes delegations on the John Noble Home Bell Court redevelopment and the future of the shortline rail project, plus several zoning by-law amendments and other routine items.

• Transfer of Cowan Community Health Hub to Brant Municipal Enterprises Inc. with $8.2 million dividend and $1.4 million from reserves
• Delegation on John Noble Home Bell Court Redevelopment requesting additional funding
• Delegation on Future of Shortline Rail Project by SCOR EDC
• By-law 68-22 to amend zoning at 226 Burford Delhi Townline Road
• By-law 72-22 for facade improvement grant agreement with WMV Holdings Inc.

Council approved a telecommunications tower application at 447 Baptist Church Road, adding a clause that the County supports the application despite it not meeting preferred location guidelines. Council also approved several zoning amendments, a $20.3M long-term care redevelopment update, and transferred the Cowan Community Health Hub to Brant Municipal Enterprises with an $8.2M dividend. The meeting included multiple routine approvals and by-law readings.

• Approved telecom tower CT5-21-DN at 447 Baptist Church Rd with support clause (carried)
• Approved zoning amendment at 226 Burford Delhi Townline Rd for 3 residential lots (carried)
• Approved rezoning at 5 Bernice St to h-SR with holding provision (carried)
• Approved rezoning at 4 Bernice St to h-SR with holding provision (carried)
• Approved zoning change at 145 Industrial Blvd to remove accessory dwelling (carried)
• Approved transfer of Cowan Community Health Hub to Brant Municipal Enterprises with $8.2M dividend (carried)
• Approved $12,500 CIP grant for 125 Grand River St N facade (carried)
• Approved 1-year Brant Transit contract extension to Dec 31, 2023 (carried)

Police Services Board

The Brant County Police Services Board is meeting to receive a presentation on the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan, review the OPP detachment commander's report and statistics, and consider a funding request for an OPP detachment BBQ. The board will also discuss a survey for its 2023-25 strategic plan and go into closed session for a detachment update.

• Community Safety and Well-Being Plan presentation by Emily O'Kell
• Brant County OPP Detachment Commander's Report and statistics for May 2022
• OPP Detachment BBQ funding request by J. Haley
• OAPSB Membership Survey for 2023-25 strategic plan
• In Camera session for personal matters or detachment update

The Brant County Police Services Board approved $1,000 to fund platoon barbecues this summer, and received the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan presentation as information. The board also received the Detachment Commander's report and approved the May 17, 2022 minutes. Several items were discussed but not decided, including a request for focused patrols on Rest Acres Road and County Road 18, and a funding request for display materials was deferred.

• Approved $1,000 for platoon barbecues (carried)
• Received Community Safety and Well-Being Plan presentation as information (carried)
• Received Detachment Commander's, Statistics, and OPP False Alarm reports as information (carried)
• Approved minutes of May 17, 2022 (carried)

Administration and Operations Committee

The Administration and Operations Committee is reviewing several municipal contracts and service extensions. Items include drainage improvements, architectural services for the Paris Lawn Bowling Club, and a species at risk mitigation plan.

• $12,500 maximum for façade improvements at 125 Grand River Street North
• $5,000 grant for the Burford Agricultural Society
• Appointment of K. Smart Associates Limited for Holt Municipal Drain improvements
• $54,000 estimated cost for Species at Risk Mitigation Plan for Drainage Works
• $121,000 award to Nicholson Sheffield Architects Inc. for Paris Lawn Bowling Club

The Administration and Operations Committee approved several items, including a $121,000 architectural services contract for the Paris Lawn Bowling Club, a $12,500 façade improvement grant for 125 Grand River Street North, and a $5,000 community grant to the Burford Agricultural Society. It also authorized negotiations to extend the solid waste facility operations contract for four years and extended the Brant Transit operating contract for one year. All votes were carried unanimously.

• Approved $121,000 architectural services contract for Paris Lawn Bowling Club (carried)
• Approved $12,500 CIP grant for façade improvements at 125 Grand River Street North (carried)
• Approved $5,000 community grant to Burford Agricultural Society (carried)
• Authorized negotiation to extend solid waste facility operations contract for 4 years (carried)
• Extended Brant Transit operating contract for 1 year to Dec 31, 2023 (carried)
• Approved updated Delegation of Authority Bylaw (carried)
• Approved $54,000 Species at Risk Mitigation Plan for drainage works (carried)
• Approved appointment of K. Smart Associates as engineer for Holt Municipal Drain improvements (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Brant County Committee of Adjustment will hold public hearings on five applications: a sign variance for LED signage at 197 Pinehurst Road, two consent applications and a minor variance for properties on Pleasant Ridge Road, three consents to create residential lots at 226 Burford Delhi Townline Road, a minor variance for an accessory structure at 22 Finlay Street, and a consent for a lot line adjustment at 756 Paris Plains Church Road. The committee will vote on each application, with staff recommending approval for most and refusal for the Paris Plains Church Road application.

• Sign variance at 197 Pinehurst Road: allow 8.2m height (max 7.5m) and LED signage
• Consents B30/B31-22-RC and minor variance A13-22-RC at 133 and 125 Pleasant Ridge Road for surplus dwelling severance and lot line adjustment
• Consents B23-B25-22-DN at 226 Burford Delhi Townline Road to create three residential lots in Kelvin
• Minor variance A18-22-LG at 22 Finlay Street for accessory structure exceeding lot coverage and height limits
• Consent B46-22-SL at 756 Paris Plains Church Road: staff recommends refusal for lot line adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment approved several minor variance and consent applications, including a sign variance for LED signage at 197 Pinehurst Road, a three-part consent application at 125-145 Pleasant Ridge Road, a three-lot severance at 226 Burford Delhi Townline Road, and a minor variance at 22 Finlay Street. One application, B46-22-SL at 756 Paris Plains Church, was refused as it did not conform to the Official Plan. All decisions were carried unanimously except where noted.

• Approved sign variance SV3-22-SL for LED signage at 197 Pinehurst Road (unanimous)
• Approved consent B30-22-RC for surplus farm dwelling at 125-145 Pleasant Ridge Road with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved consent B31-22-RC for lot line adjustment at 125-145 Pleasant Ridge Road with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved minor variance A13-22-RC at 125-145 Pleasant Ridge Road (unanimous)
• Approved consents B23-B24-B25-22-DN for three residential lots at 226 Burford Delhi Townline Road (unanimous)
• Approved minor variance A18-22-LG at 22 Finlay Street (unanimous)
• Refused consent B46-22-SL at 756 Paris Plains Church (unanimous)

Policy Development and Strategic Direction Committee

The Policy Development and Strategic Direction Committee is meeting to consider several staff reports. Key items include amending shared services agreements with the City of Brantford to adjust budget timelines in election years, and updating the County's procedural by-law regarding appointments to local boards and committees. The committee will also receive a progress update on the Brant Safe Streets Strategy.

• Amendments to Social Services and Paramedic Services Shared Services Agreements with City of Brantford to extend budget review deadlines in election years (deadline Dec 30, comments by Dec 31, final approval by Jan 31)
• Procedural By-law changes: new rules for inaugural meeting of Council and Nominating Committee appointments to local boards and committees
• Progress update on Brant Safe Streets Strategy (report RPT-22-51) to be received for information
• In camera items: Council remuneration (personal matters) and litigation regarding 29 Thirteenth Concession appeal to OLT

The committee approved amendments to the Social Services and Paramedic Services Shared Services Agreements with the City of Brantford, extending budget review deadlines in election years to December 30th for comments and January 31st for final approval. It also approved updates to the Procedural By-law for appointing members to local boards and committees. The Safe Streets Strategy progress report was received, and staff were directed to develop enhanced measures with a 2023 budget proposal.

• Approved amendments to Social Services Shared Services Agreement extending election-year budget review deadline to Dec 30 (carried)
• Approved amendments to Paramedic Services Shared Services Agreement extending election-year budget review deadline to Dec 30 (carried)
• Approved updates to Procedural By-law for nominating appointees to local boards and committees (carried)
• Received Safe Streets Strategy progress report and directed staff to develop enhanced measures with 2023 budget proposal (carried)

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Brant County Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss accessibility updates, including a report on accessibility for the 2022 municipal election, and to receive updates on parking, curbing, and other accessibility initiatives. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and declarations of interest, along with several informational updates.

• Report RPT-204-22 on Accessibility for the 2022 Municipal Election
• Burford Pharmasave parking update
• Accessible curbing on Cedar Street and downtown Paris
• Brant Sports Complex parking update
• Recruitment of new committee members

The Accessibility Advisory Committee received the 2022 Municipal Election Accessibility Plan as information and voted to forward it to County of Brant Council. The committee also discussed ongoing accessibility issues, including curb access in downtown Paris and a planned sidewalk study, and received updates on parking and community initiatives.

• Received report RPT-204-22, Accessibility for the 2022 Municipal Election, as information and forwarded to Council (carried)
• Approved agenda as amended to include CIP Committee Update (carried)
• Approved minutes of April 11, 2022 (carried)

Brant Connects Joint Committee

The Brant Connects Joint Committee is meeting to approve the minutes from May 19, 2022, and to receive a report from the Brant Connectivity Guide Book Working Group, including an updated workplan dated June 1, 2022. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of May 19, 2022 committee minutes
• Brant Connectivity Guide Book Working Group report
• Workplan for Brant Connectivity Guide updated June 1, 2022

The committee approved the Brant Connectivity Guide Book Working Group Report, setting an online launch for early 2023 with hard copies in March 2023. They decided to delegate to Brant Municipal Enterprises in September for promotional funding, and if unsuccessful, the guidebook will be digital-only. No other substantive decisions were made; other items were informational or procedural.

• Approved agenda for June 9, 2022 meeting (carried)
• Approved minutes of May 19, 2022 meeting (carried)
• Approved Brant Connectivity Guide Book Working Group Report (carried)
• Determined guidebook to launch online early 2023, hard copies March 2023
• Determined delegation to BME in September for promotional funding
• Determined if BME funding fails, guidebook will be digital-only

County of Brant Council - Special Meeting

This special meeting of County of Brant Council includes staff reports with recommendations to award contracts for fire hall bunker gear storage rooms and architectural services for the Bawcutt Centre library project, plus a request to allow a specific firm to bid on the Paris Lawn Bowling Club project. Council will vote on these items.

• Award tender CPS-RFT-22-02 for fire hall bunker gear storage rooms to Hoskin Construction for $419,431.18 + HST (Burford $217,003.68, Mt. Pleasant $202,427.50)
• Award RFP-2022-15 architectural services for Main Branch Library/Bawcutt Centre to DPAI Architecture Inc. for $1,170,000 (excluding HST)
• Approve exemption to Purchasing By-law 45-13 to allow John MacDonald Architects Inc. to bid on Paris Lawn Bowling Club architectural services

Council awarded a tender for bunker gear storage rooms at the Burford and Mt. Pleasant fire stations to Hoskin Construction for $419,431.18 plus HST. It also selected DPAI Architecture Inc. for architectural services for the Bawcutt Centre project at $1,170,000, and approved an exemption to allow John MacDonald Architects Inc. to bid on the Paris Lawn Bowling Club project. All decisions were carried unanimously.

• Awarded CPS-RFT-22-02 bunker gear storage rooms to Hoskin Construction ($419,431.18 + HST) (carried)
• Awarded RFP-2022-15 architectural services for Bawcutt Centre to DPAI Architecture Inc. ($1,170,000) (carried)
• Approved exemption to Purchasing By-law 45-13 to allow John MacDonald Architects Inc. to bid on Paris Lawn Bowling Club project (carried)

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee will hold public hearings on several zoning and telecommunications tower applications. They will consider staff recommendations on two telecom towers, a rezoning for three residential lots, and several other zoning changes. They will also receive information on a proposed 306-home subdivision, a 77-townhouse development, and a food processing plant expansion.

• Proposed 306 single-detached homes, 8 roads, park, 3 stormwater ponds at 269 German School Road
• 77 townhouse units at 23 Beverly Street East with reduced visitor parking
• 90m telecom tower at 1289 Highway 54 recommended as not in accordance with preferred location guidelines
• 65m telecom tower at 447 Baptist Church Road recommended as not in accordance with preferred location guidelines
• 2,906 sq m expansion of food processing plant at 20 Scott Ave, Paris

The Planning and Development Committee received several applications as information, including a 306-unit subdivision at 269 German School Road, a 77-townhouse development at 23 Beverly Street, and a Pinty's expansion at 20 Scott Ave. It approved zoning amendments for severances at 226 Burford Delhi Townline Road, 5 and 4 Bernice Street, and 145 Industrial Blvd. Two telecom tower applications were received but deemed not in accordance with preferred location guidelines.

• Received 306-unit subdivision application at 269 German School Rd (carried)
• Received 77-townhouse rezoning at 23 Beverly St E (carried)
• Received Pinty's 2,906sm expansion at 20 Scott Ave (carried)
• Approved zoning amendment for 3 new lots at 226 Burford Delhi Townline Rd (carried)
• Approved rezoning to h-SR at 5 Bernice St (carried)
• Approved rezoning to h-SR at 4 Bernice St (carried)
• Approved minor zoning amendment at 145 Industrial Blvd (carried)
• Received telecom tower applications at 17 Ewart Ave, 1289 Hwy 54, 447 Baptist Church Rd (carried)

Communities Improvement Plan Committee

The Communities Improvement Plan Committee is meeting to consider approving a Facade Improvement Grant application (CIP-22-04) for the property at 125 Grand River St N, Paris, owned by WMV Holdings Inc. They will also review proposed amendments to the Downtown Paris Community Improvement Plan, accept a resignation, and handle routine items like agenda approval and minutes.

• CIP-22-04: Facade Improvement Grant for 125 Grand River St N, Paris (WMV Holdings Inc.)
• Downtown Paris Community Improvement Plan review and amendments
• Letter of resignation from S. Pinkett
• Adoption of minutes from December 2, 2019

The committee approved CIP application CIP-22-04 for a facade improvement grant at 125 Grand River St N, Paris, and authorized the Mayor and Clerk to execute the agreement. It also received a presentation on proposed amendments to the Downtown Paris Community Improvement Plan, to be presented to Council. The resignation of Steve Pinkett was accepted with regrets and a letter of appreciation. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved CIP-22-04 facade grant for 125 Grand River St N, Paris (carried)
• Authorized Mayor and Clerk to execute the CIP agreement (carried)
• Received Downtown Paris CIP Review & Amendments presentation, to be presented to Council (carried)
• Accepted resignation of Steve Pinkett with regrets and letter of appreciation (carried)

Paramedic Services Committee

The Paramedic Services Committee is meeting to approve its agenda and prior minutes, and to receive several staff reports as information. These include a budget-to-actual variance report for April 30, 2022, an amendment to the shared services agreement regarding the budget schedule in an election year, expanded community paramedicine funding, and a statistical package and service review. No votes on substantive policy are scheduled; all items are for information or routine approval.

• Budget to actual variance report at April 30, 2022 (RPT-0183-22)
• Amendment to Shared Services Agreement – budget schedule in an election year (RPT-0184-22)
• Expanded Community Paramedicine Funding report (RPT-0197-22)
• Paramedic Services Statistical Package and Review of Service (RPT-0192-22)
• Approval of April 4, 2022 minutes

The Paramedic Services Committee received several staff reports as information, including budget variance, shared services agreement amendment, expanded community paramedicine funding, and a statistical service review. The committee directed the Fire Chief, with the Paramedic Services Committee, to lobby the Minister of Health for systemic changes regarding offload times at the upcoming AMO Conference. No substantive decisions were made beyond receiving reports and the lobbying directive.

• Approved agenda for June 6, 2022 (carried)
• Approved minutes of April 4, 2022 (carried)
• Received budget variance report as information (carried)
• Received shared services agreement amendment as information (carried)
• Received expanded community paramedicine funding report as information (carried)
• Received statistical package and service review as information (carried)
• Directed Fire Chief to lobby for offload time changes at AMO Conference (carried)

Tourism Advisory Committee

This is a routine procedural meeting of the Tourism Advisory Committee. The committee will elect a vice-chair, approve the agenda and prior minutes, and discuss the summer meeting schedule. No substantive policy decisions or financial items are listed.

• Election of Vice-Chair
• Approval of June 2, 2022 agenda
• Adoption of May 5, 2022 minutes
• Discussion of summer meeting schedule

The Tourism Advisory Committee met on June 2, 2022, but lacked quorum, so no formal decisions were made and minutes could not be approved. Members discussed accessibility, downtown Paris revitalization, washrooms, the Blue Canoe program, and tourism updates. The committee scheduled its next meetings for July 7 and September 1.

• No formal decisions due to lack of quorum
• Minutes not approved due to lack of quorum
• Next meetings scheduled for July 7 and Sept 1

Brant Heritage Committee

The Brant Heritage Committee is meeting electronically to handle routine business: approving the previous meeting's minutes, receiving staff updates on a roof alteration request at 359 Blue Lake Road (Adelaide Hunter Hoodless Homestead) and a designation request for 705 Paris Plains Church Road, and a communication about a chimney at Penman Manor Condominium. No major decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Follow-up on alteration request at 359 Blue Lake Road (Adelaide Hunter Hoodless Homestead)
• Update on designation request for 705 Paris Plains Church Road (Paris Plains Cemetery Association)
• Communication from Penman Manor Condominium re: chimney (BSCC104)
• Approval of May 5, 2022 minutes

The Brant Heritage Committee approved its agenda and the minutes from May 5, 2022. Members discussed heritage conservation districts, an alteration request at 259 Blue Lake Road, and a designation request for the cemetery at 705 Paris Plains Church Road, which received unanimous support in principle from the Cemetery Advisory Committee. No formal decisions were made on these items; they were received as information or updates.

• Approved agenda with addition under Other Business (Library)
• Approved minutes of May 5, 2022
• Received communication from Penman Manor Condominium re: chimney as information

Cemetery Advisory Committee

The Cemetery Advisory Committee is meeting to elect a chair and vice-chair, approve minutes, and receive the cemetery supervisor's update. The main business items are a request for the municipality to assume ownership and operations of Middleport Cemetery and Holy Trinity Cemetery, and a heritage designation request for the Paris Plains Church Cemetery at 705 Paris Plains Church Road.

• Request to assume ownership and operations of Middleport Cemetery and Holy Trinity Cemetery
• Designation request for 705 Paris Plains Church Road (Paris Plains Cemetery Association)
• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Cemetery Supervisor's Update with May 2022 report and 2019-2022 stats
• Adoption of minutes from January 23, 2020

The Cemetery Advisory Committee elected Member Howes as Chair and Member Stone as Vice-Chair, and approved the agenda and prior minutes. It supported in principle the provincial heritage designation of Paris Plains Cemetery at 705 Paris Plains Church Road. Staff updates covered cemetery maintenance, a new burial contractor, and ongoing discussions about the County assuming ownership of Middleport and Holy Trinity Cemeteries.

• Elected Member Howes as Chair (carried)
• Elected Member Stone as Vice-Chair (carried)
• Approved agenda for May 26, 2022 (carried)
• Approved minutes of January 23, 2020 (carried)
• Supported in principle the designation of Paris Plains Church Road Cemetery (carried)

County of Brant Council

County of Brant Council will consider awarding a $4,281,821.87 contract for Market Street reconstruction to Amico Infrastructures Inc., hear an Enbridge Gas delegation on natural gas expansion and franchise agreement, and vote on numerous by-laws including zoning amendments and a vehicle-for-hire licensing overhaul. The agenda also includes routine consent items, committee reports, and recognition of hockey player Emma Woods.

• Award OPS-RFT-22-14 Market Street Reconstruction to Amico Infrastructures Inc. for $4,281,821.87 (excluding HST)
• Enbridge Gas Inc. delegation on natural gas expansion and review of model franchise agreement
• Amend tax due date for final installment from September 30 to September 29, 2022
• Repeal and replace Vehicle for Hire By-law 53-09 and amend fees and charges accordingly
• Zoning by-law amendments for 526 Scenic Drive, Biggars Lane, 24 River Road, 77 Maple Avenue South, and 343 Blue Lake Road

Council approved the Enbridge Gas franchise renewal agreement for submission to the Ontario Energy Board, along with several major road reconstruction contracts, including Market Street ($4.28M), Cockshutt Road ($4.18M), and Woodslee Ave ($3.28M). They also approved zoning changes for the Biggars Lane landfill expansion and other properties, adopted a new Vehicle for Hire Bylaw, and supported a resolution to release documents related to the former Mohawk Institute Residential School.

• Approved Enbridge Gas franchise renewal for OEB submission
• Awarded Market Street Reconstruction to Amico Infrastructures Inc. ($4,281,821.87)
• Awarded Cockshutt Road Reconstruction to Coco Paving Inc. ($4,175,147.55)
• Awarded Woodslee Ave Reconstruction to Oxford Civil Group Inc. ($3,276,576.97)
• Approved Biggars Lane landfill expansion rezoning (ZBA10/22/JK)
• Adopted Vehicle for Hire Bylaw (By-law 58-22)
• Approved Paris Water Wastewater Servicing Allocation Policy
• Supported release of Mohawk Institute Residential School documents

Brant Connects Joint Committee

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Brant Connects Joint Committee

The committee is reviewing various broadband initiatives, including the SWIFT Brant Project and Infrastructure Ontario reverse auction for ISPs. Discussions also include the New Official Plan and a report from the Brant Connectivity Guide Book Working Group.

• SWIFT Brant Project status update
• Infrastructure Ontario Reverse Auction for ISPs
• Brant Connectivity Guide Book Working Group Report
• Ministry of Infrastructure Building Broadband Faster Act correspondence

The Brant Connects Committee approved a motion to suggest adding wording to the draft new Official Plan that would support enhancing electronic communications technology, including high-capacity fibre optics. The committee also approved changing its meeting schedule to the second Thursday of each month at 1:00 p.m. for the remainder of the term. No other substantive decisions were made; most items were updates or discussions.

• Approved motion to suggest wording for draft Official Plan section 8.12(v) on telecommunications (carried)
• Approved motion to meet on second Thursday of month at 1:00 p.m. for remainder of term (carried)
• Approved agenda as amended (carried)
• Approved minutes of April 21, 2022 meeting as amended (carried)
• Received all presentations and correspondence from May 19, 2022 meeting (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Brant County Committee of Adjustment is holding a public hearing on May 19, 2022, to consider 11 applications for minor variances and consents. These include requests for a larger sign at a Dollarama, several residential lot severances, and various setback and lot coverage relief. Staff recommendations are included for each item.

• Dollarama sign variance at 1070 Rest Acres Road: 22.3 sq m sign vs 10.0 sq m permitted
• Consent to create one residential lot at 371 Harley Road (approx. 0.74 acres)
• Consent to sever four residential lots at 381 Harley Road
• Consent to create one industrial lot at 17 Airport Road (Emerson Electric)
• Minor variance at 538 Paris Road for accessory structure coverage of 256.3 sq m vs 140 sq m permitted

The Committee of Adjustment approved all 11 applications on the agenda, including sign variances, minor variances, consents, and lot line adjustments. All motions were carried, with most being unanimous. Several applications were approved subject to modified conditions, including requirements for legal access proof and land consolidation.

• Approved sign variance SV2-22-SL for Dollarama at 1070 Rest Acres Road (unanimous)
• Approved minor variance A17-22-BK for Stubbe's Precast at 20 Muir Line (unanimous)
• Approved consent applications B17-22-BK A and B for 2307473 Ontario Inc at 371 Harley Road (unanimous)
• Approved consent application B18-B21-22-RC for 2307473 Ontario Inc at 381 Harley Road (unanimous)
• Approved consent application B35-22-RC for Emerson Electric at 17 Airport Road (unanimous)
• Approved minor variance A12-22-SL and consent B27-B28-22-SL for Dixon at 24 Highland Drive (carried)
• Approved surplus dwelling application B26-22-DN for McAllister at 655 Watts Pond Road (unanimous)
• Approved minor variance A34-21-DN for Smith at 211 Brant School Road, subject to proof of legal access (carried)

Administration and Operations Committee

The Administration and Operations Committee will consider several contract awards, including a $467,900 John Deere road grader, $292,920.35 in hot mix asphalt repairs, and a $4,175,147.55 Cockshutt Road reconstruction. It will also review a road-use by-law update with parking and stop-sign changes across multiple subdivisions, and hear a delegation from the Burford Optimist Club about skate park improvements. Other items include a communications tower lease, a Woodslee Linear Park tender, and a proclamation for Deafblind Awareness Month.

• Award $467,900 for John Deere AWD road grader to Brandt Tractor
• Award $292,920.35 hot mix asphalt repairs to Steed and Evans Ltd.
• Award $4,175,147.55 Cockshutt Road reconstruction to Coco Paving Inc.
• Approve road-use by-law amendments for parking and stop signs in five subdivisions
• Award $3,276,576.97 Woodslee Ave reconstruction to Oxford Civil Group Inc.

The Administration and Operations Committee approved multiple road and infrastructure contracts, including a $4.17M Cockshutt Road reconstruction and a $3.28M Woodslee Ave reconstruction. They also approved a $467,900 road grader purchase, a $292,920 asphalt repair contract, and a $156,597 Woodslee Linear Park construction award. The committee supported a Burford Skate Park renovation project and approved various parking and traffic by-law amendments.

• Awarded Cockshutt Road reconstruction to Coco Paving Inc. for $4,175,147.55
• Awarded Woodslee Ave reconstruction to Oxford Civil Group Inc. for $3,276,576.97
• Awarded Woodslee Linear Park construction to Ciccarelli Contractors Inc. for $156,597.00
• Awarded purchase of John Deere grader to Brandt Tractor for $467,900
• Awarded hot mix asphalt repairs to Steed and Evans Ltd. for $292,920.35
• Approved letters of support for Burford Skate Park renovation project
• Approved parking and traffic by-law amendments for multiple subdivisions
• Approved additional community grants totaling $4,309.05

Police Services Board

The Brant County Police Services Board is meeting to review the OPP detachment commander's report and statistics, discuss the 2023 municipal policing billing property count, and receive updates on board priorities and communications. The agenda is largely routine, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Brant County OPP Detachment Commander's Report (Apr-May 2022)
• 2023 Municipal Policing Billing Statement Property Count
• OAPSB memo on Police Services Board Members and Elections
• Paris Community Safety Group meeting minutes of March 10, 2022
• Pinehurst Subdivision communication from J. Van Sickle

The Brant County Police Services Board approved its May 17, 2022 agenda as amended and adopted the April 19, 2022 minutes. The board received the Detachment Commander's and Statistics reports for April 2022 as information, along with several communications. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely informational and procedural.

• Approved May 17, 2022 agenda as amended (carried)
• Adopted April 19, 2022 minutes (carried)
• Received Detachment Commander's and Statistics reports for April 2022 as information (carried)
• Received communications as information (carried)
• Convened In Camera to discuss Intimate Personal Matters (carried)

Policy Development and Strategic Direction Committee

The committee approved the Paris Water/Wastewater Servicing Allocation Policy, rescinding the previous 2009 policy. It also approved the Brant Community Safety and Well-Being Evaluation Plan, a solid waste diversion update, a Giant Hogweed mitigation strategy, and a Vehicle for Hire Bylaw for enactment. The Draft New Official Plan status update was received as information only.

• Approved Paris Water/Wastewater Servicing Allocation Policy, rescinding CDC-2009-05 (carried)
• Approved Brant Community Safety and Well-Being Evaluation Plan with annual reporting (carried)
• Approved solid waste diversion update, directing staff to explore producer contracts and public engagement (carried)
• Approved Giant Hogweed mitigation action plan in principle, including media campaign and 2023 budget resourcing (carried)
• Approved Vehicle for Hire Bylaw for enactment May 24, 2022, with $0.08 per trip accessibility fee (carried)
• Received Draft New Official Plan status update as information (carried)
• Approved Community Safety & Well-Being Plan Committee report (carried)
• Approved March 8, 2022 minutes (carried)

Brant Heritage Committee

The Brant Heritage Committee is meeting electronically to discuss heritage matters, including a briefing on the Glen Morris Bridge Rehabilitation Project, an update on heritage forms, and next steps for the heritage inventory. They will also consider an alteration request for the Adelaide Hunter Hoodless Homestead at 359 Blue Lake Road and research on heritage conservation districts.

• Glen Morris Bridge Rehabilitation Project briefing by Gannett Fleming Canada ULC
• Heritage Alteration Request form update
• Heritage Inventory next steps and asset clusters mapping
• Alteration request for 359 Blue Lake Road (Adelaide Hunter Hoodless Homestead)
• Research on Brant County Heritage Conservation Districts

The Brant Heritage Committee received the Glen Morris Bridge rehabilitation project as information and referred its comments to staff, supporting the direction to preserve the circa 1854 stone bridge. The committee also supported in principle the designation request for Paris Plains Cemetery and referred it to the Cemetery Advisory Committee. It approved a benchmarking exercise to compare heritage designations with similar municipalities and supported an alteration request for the Adelaide Hunter Hoodless Homestead's roof replacement.

• Received Glen Morris Bridge rehabilitation project as information and referred comments to staff (carried)
• Approved minutes of April 7, 2022 (carried)
• Directed staff to undertake benchmarking of heritage designations vs. similar municipalities (carried)
• Referred Paris Plains Cemetery designation request to Cemetery Advisory Committee (carried)
• Supported in principle the roof alteration for 359 Blue Lake Road and directed staff to prepare a recommendation for Council (carried)

Tourism Advisory Committee

The Brant County Tourism Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to elect a Chair and Vice Chair, approve its agenda and previous minutes, and receive staff reports on the current state of tourism, current projects, and observed opportunities. The committee will also accept a resignation letter from member L. Mordaunt. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of May 5, 2022 agenda
• Adoption of June 3, 2021 minutes
• Staff reports on tourism state, projects, and opportunities
• Resignation of L. Mordaunt

The Tourism Advisory Committee elected Edith Stone as Chair; the Vice-Chair election was deferred to the next meeting because the nominee was absent. The committee approved the agenda and the minutes from June 3, 2021, and received staff reports on tourism trends, projects, and opportunities. No other formal decisions were made.

• Elected Edith Stone as Chair (carried)
• Deferred Vice-Chair election to next meeting
• Closed nominations for Chair and Vice-Chair (carried)
• Approved May 5, 2022 agenda (carried)
• Approved June 3, 2021 minutes (carried)

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee is holding public hearings and considering staff recommendations on several rezoning applications. Key items include a proposed 47-townhouse development at 6 Maple Ave, Burford, an expansion of the Biggars Lane landfill, and multiple agricultural rezoning applications to facilitate farm severances. The committee will also hold closed-session discussions on litigation matters.

• ZBA38-20-DN: Rezone 6 Maple Ave, Burford to Residential Multiple Low Density (RM1) for 47 townhouse dwellings (information only)
• ZBA10/22/JK: Rezone 108-128 Biggars Lane to Energy and Waste Industrial (M4) and Natural Heritage (NH) for landfill expansion
• ZBA7/22/SL: Rezone 343 Blue Lake Road to Agriculture with Site Specific Provision 184 to prohibit dwelling and reduce frontage to 135m for farm severance
• ZBA4/22/SL: Rezone 24 & 28 River Road to allow undersized 7.0-hectare farm parcel for lot line adjustment
• ZBA5/22/SL: Rezone 77 Maple Avenue South to Agriculture with Site Specific Provision 9 to prohibit dwelling for farm severance

The Planning and Development Committee approved a zoning by-law amendment to rezone lands at 108-128 Biggars Lane from agricultural to industrial and natural heritage to allow expansion of the Biggars Lane landfill. It also approved three other rezoning applications related to farm severances and lot adjustments. A proposal for 47 townhouses at 6 Maple Ave, Burford was received as information only, with no decision made.

• Approved ZBA10/22/JK to rezone 108-128 Biggars Lane for landfill expansion (carried)
• Approved ZBA7/22/SL to rezone 343 Blue Lake Road to prohibit dwelling and allow reduced frontage (carried)
• Approved ZBA4/22/SL to rezone 24 & 28 River Road for lot line adjustment (carried)
• Approved ZBA5/22/SL to rezone 77 Maple Avenue South to prohibit dwelling (carried)
• Received ZBA38-20-DN for 6 Maple Ave as information, referred to staff (carried)

County of Brant Council

The County of Brant Council is meeting to consider a range of routine and administrative items, including consent items, committee reports, and a staff recommendation for a Community Improvement Plan grant. The agenda includes several by-laws for approval, such as the 2022 tax rates, a taxi-cab by-law amendment, and a zoning by-law amendment. The meeting also includes in-camera sessions for confidential reports from the Planning and Development and Administration and Operations committees.

• Approve Community Improvement Plan application CIP-22-03 for 11 Grand River Street North façade improvements up to $12,500
• By-law 43-22 to approve 2022 tax rates
• By-law 40-22 to amend the Taxi-Cab By-law
• By-law 41-22 for ZBA-46-21 (zoning by-law amendment)
• By-law 45-22 to amend Parking By-law 4-19

Council approved the 2022 tax rates, a 10-year wastewater operations contract with OCWA, and several major road construction contracts including the Falkland roundabouts and St. George water pollution control plant design. It also approved a zoning change for a rural residential lot, parking and traffic by-law amendments, and a $12,500 façade improvement grant. The meeting was largely procedural, with all motions carried unanimously.

• Approved 2022 tax rates (residential 0.00855560, commercial 0.01625570, industrial 0.02181680)
• Awarded 10-year wastewater operations contract to OCWA, year 1 cost $1,476,000
• Awarded St. George Water Pollution Control Plant design to R.V. Anderson Associates, $2,072,921
• Awarded Falkland roundabouts/Highway 2 resurfacing to Capital Paving, $6,146,043.17
• Awarded pavement markings to Almon Equipment, $577,905
• Awarded bridge rehabilitations to Sierra Bridge Inc., $1,409,495
• Approved zoning change at 301 Brant County Road 18 from Agriculture to Rural Residential
• Approved $12,500 CIP grant for façade improvements at 11 Grand River Street North

Committee of Adjustment

The Brant County Committee of Adjustment is meeting electronically to hold public hearings and vote on seven applications for minor variances and consents. Staff recommendations are included for each item, covering accessory structure size and height, surplus farm dwelling severances, a sign variance, and lot coverage increases. The meeting also includes routine items like approving the agenda and previous minutes.

• Minor variance for 507 Scenic Drive to allow 185.77 sq m accessory structure coverage (140 sq m permitted) and 5.4 m height (5.0 m permitted)
• Consent to sever surplus farm dwelling at 179 Howell Road (0.53 ha, 74.7 m frontage)
• Sign variance for Pet Valu at 1070 Rest Acres Road to allow 4 fascia signs (2 permitted)
• Minor variance at 11 Meadowood Drive to allow 158.2 sq m accessory structure coverage for an Additional Residential Unit
• Consent to create one new residential lot at 4 Bernice Street (2,022 sq m, partial water services)

Brant Connects Joint Committee

The Brant Connects Joint Committee is meeting electronically to receive a presentation from the Ministry of Infrastructure, discuss right-of-way permits for internet service providers, review a connectivity guidebook, and hear updates on the County of Brant's new Official Plan and SWIFT fibre optic expansion projects. The committee will also consider an interim report and a letter to the Ministry of Infrastructure.

• Presentation from Brett Smith, Ministry of Infrastructure
• Right-of-Way Permits for ISPs and Broadband One Window
• Wellington Connectivity Guidebook Transferrable Components
• County of Brant New Official Plan
• SWIFT Fibre Optic Expansion Projects in 4 new project areas

Administration and Operations Committee

The Administration and Operations Committee is meeting to discuss and vote on several key items, including the redevelopment of 2 Beverly Street West in St. George, a 10-year wastewater operations contract, and the approval of 2022 tax rates. The agenda also includes multiple contract awards for infrastructure projects and various parking and traffic modifications across the county.

• Recommendation to approve Option 1 for 2 Beverly Street West: remove existing buildings, expand parking lot, beautify area (property purchased for $730,000)
• Award 10-year wastewater operations contract to OCWA, estimated $1,476,000 for year one
• Award St. George Water Pollution Control Plant upgrade design to R.V. Anderson Associates for $2,072,921
• Approve 2022 tax rates for all property classes (e.g., residential 0.00855560)
• Award pavement markings contract to Almon Equipment Ltd. for $577,905; Falkland roundabouts and King Edward St resurfacing to Capital Paving Inc. for $6,146,043.17

The Administration and Operations Committee approved multiple contracts, including a $6.1M road construction award, a $2.07M engineering design contract, and a 10-year wastewater operations agreement. It also approved the redevelopment option for 2 Beverly Street West in St. George, which involves removing existing buildings and expanding the parking lot. Various parking and traffic by-law amendments were approved, and the committee moved in camera to discuss confidential matters.

• Approved $6,146,043.17 contract to Capital Paving Inc. for Falkland roundabouts and Highway #2/King Edward Street resurfacing
• Approved $2,072,921 contract to R.V. Anderson Associates Limited for St. George Water Pollution Control Plant upgrade design
• Approved 10-year wastewater operations contract with OCWA, year one cost $1,476,000
• Approved Option 1 for 2 Beverly Street West: remove buildings, expand parking lot, beautify area
• Approved $577,905 pavement markings contract to Almon Equipment Ltd.
• Approved $1,409,495 bridge rehabilitation contract to Sierra Bridge Inc.
• Approved 2022 tax rates for all property classes
• Approved various parking and traffic by-law amendments across the County

Police Services Board

The County of Brant Police Services Board is meeting electronically to approve the agenda and prior minutes, receive the March 2022 OPP detachment commander's report, statistics, and false alarm reports as information, and discuss an update on false alarm reporting. The board will also consider a municipal use of resource procedure and then convene in camera to discuss intimate personal matters related to detachment updates.

• Receive Detachment Commander's Report and OPP statistics for March 2022 as information
• Receive 2022 Monthly Summary of false alarms for March
• Staff Report RPT-22-126 'Update on False Alarm Reporting' received as information
• Discuss Municipal Use of Resource Procedure
• Convene in camera for Intimate Personal Matters (Detachment Updates)

The Brant County Police Services Board approved the criteria for distributing the Brant OPP Challenge Coin, a recognition award. The board also received several reports as information, including the Detachment Commander's Report, false alarm reporting update, and municipal resource procedure. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included routine approvals and updates.

• Approved Brant OPP Challenge Coin Distribution Criteria (carried)
• Approved agenda of April 19, 2022 (carried)
• Approved minutes of March 15, 2022 (carried)
• Received Detachment Commander's, Statistics, and OPP False Alarm reports for March 2022 as information (carried)
• Received Staff Report RPT-22-126 'Update on False Alarm Reporting' as information (carried)
• Received Municipal Use of Resource Procedure as information (carried)
• Convened In Camera to discuss Personal Matters (Detachment Updates) (carried)

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Brant County Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to elect a chair and vice chair, approve minutes, and discuss new business. Key items include a Vehicle for Hire By-law consultation on accessibility training, accessible taxicabs, and fees, as well as park plans for Woodslee Linear Park and Onondaga Park. The committee will also consider election site accessibility, an annual accessibility plan, and other accessibility-related matters.

• Vehicle for Hire By-law consultation: accessibility training, proportion of on-demand accessible taxicabs, fee per ride for Transportation Network Companies
• Park plans: Woodslee Linear Park and Onondaga Park conceptual plans
• Election sites for municipal election in October
• Burford Pharmacy accessible parking
• Accessible curbing on Cedar St and downtown Paris

The Accessibility Advisory Committee elected Member Baird as Chair and Member Foster as Vice-Chair, and approved the agenda and previous minutes. They discussed the Vehicle for Hire By-law consultation, including accessibility training and a proposed 8-cent per ride fee for accessibility initiatives, and reviewed park plans for Woodslee Linear Park and Onondaga Park. The committee also approved adding two temporary accessible parking spots at the Brant Sports Complex.

• Elected Member Baird as Chair and Member Foster as Vice-Chair (carried)
• Approved the April 11, 2022 agenda as amended (carried)
• Approved the February 10, 2020 minutes (carried)
• Approved adding two temporary accessible parking spots at Brant Sports Complex (carried)

Brant Heritage Committee

The Brant Heritage Committee is meeting electronically to approve its agenda and minutes, and to receive information on the County of Brant Draft New Official Plan update. The committee will also discuss the Mt Pleasant Nature Park naming policy, the Capron Homestead, updated terms of reference, a heritage inventory project update, and a designation request for 705 Paris Plains Church Road.

• Receive RPT-22-107 County of Brant Draft New Official Plan Update as information
• Discuss Mt Pleasant Nature Park under Parks and Recreation Asset Naming Policy
• Review draft by-law for updated Brant Heritage Committee Terms of Reference
• Designation request for 705 Paris Plains Church Road (Paris Plains Cemetery Association)
• Heritage Inventory Project Update (RPT-22-95)

The Brant Heritage Committee approved a motion recommending that County Council use the heritage inventory to evaluate properties for cultural heritage value before development. The committee also received updates on the Official Plan and heritage inventory project, and discussed several heritage matters including the Penman's Smoke Tower and a designation request for a cemetery.

• Approved agenda with additions (2 Beverly St, St George; TICCIH)
• Approved minutes of March 3, 2022
• Received RPT-22-107 Official Plan update as information
• Carried motion recommending Council approve heritage inventory for property evaluations
• Received RPT-22-95 Heritage Inventory Project Update as information

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee is holding public hearings on three development applications: a 90-metre telecommunications tower on Highway 54, a plan to create employment blocks and a road on Rest Acres Road, and a rezoning in Kelvin. It will also consider a staff recommendation to approve a zoning change at 301 County Road 18 to allow a future residential severance. The committee will receive information on proposed provincial housing legislation and discuss litigation matters in camera.

• Public hearing: 90m steel lattice telecom tower at 1289 Highway 54 (D. Namisniak)
• Public hearing: employment lands subdivision and road at Rest Acres Road (D. Namisniak)
• Public hearing: rezoning at 226 Burford Delhi Townline Road from Agricultural to Residential Hamlet (D. Namisniak)
• Staff recommendation to approve zoning change from Agriculture to Rural Residential at 301 County Road 18 (R. Cummins)
• Report on proposed provincial legislative changes: More Homes for Everyone, 2022 (J. Boyer)

The Planning and Development Committee approved a zoning by-law amendment for 301 County Road 18, changing a portion from Agriculture to Rural Residential to allow a future single residential lot severance. The committee also received as information several applications for a telecommunications tower, an employment lands subdivision, and a residential rezoning, referring comments to staff. A report on provincial housing legislation was received, with direction for staff to respond and the Mayor to send a letter to the Province.

• Approved zoning amendment at 301 County Road 18 (Agriculture to Rural Residential) for future severance (carried)
• Received as information: Bell Mobility telecommunications tower at 1289 Highway 54 (carried)
• Received as information: Vicano Development employment subdivision at 982 Rest Acres Road (carried)
• Received as information: rezoning at 226 Burford Delhi Townline Road (carried)
• Received Agricultural Advisory Committee report for information (carried)
• Received report on provincial More Homes for Everyone changes, directed staff response and Mayor's letter (carried)

Paramedic Services Committee

The Paramedic Services Committee is meeting to approve its agenda and prior minutes, and to receive two staff reports: a statistical package for January/February 2022 and a 2021 yearend budget variance report. No decisions on policy or spending are on the agenda; items are for information only.

• Receive RPT-22-106: Paramedic Services Statistical Package for Jan/Feb 2022
• Receive RPT-22-96: Paramedic Services 2021 Yearend Variance report
• Approve minutes from February 7, 2022 meeting

Community Safety and Well-being Plan Committee

The Community Safety and Well-being Plan Committee is meeting electronically to consider approving the Brant Community Safety and Well-Being Evaluation Plan and recommend it to the County of Brant Policy and Strategic Direction Committee. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of the agenda, declaration of interests, adoption of previous minutes, and staff reports.

• Recommendation to approve the Brant Community Safety and Well-Being Evaluation Plan
• Adoption of minutes from May 27, 2021
• Review of evaluation plan report and presentation (March 2022)
• Internal and external evaluation matrices and report card attachments

The committee approved its agenda and previous minutes, then heard a presentation on the Brant Community Safety and Well-Being Plan Evaluation Plan. It voted to recommend the Evaluation Plan to the County of Brant Policy and Strategic Direction Committee for approval. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda of March 31, 2022 (carried)
• Approved minutes of May 27, 2021 (carried)
• Recommended Community Safety and Well-Being Evaluation Plan to Policy and Strategic Direction Committee (carried)

County of Brant Council

Brant County Council is meeting to consider several staff recommendations, including co-hosting the 2023 Ontario 55+ Summer Games with the City of Brantford, approving new full-time positions, and adopting multiple by-laws. The agenda also includes delegations on a library strategic plan and a taxi rate increase request, plus numerous consent items and committee reports.

• Recommendation to approve $12,500 for 2023 Ontario 55+ Summer Games co-hosting and up to $15,000 for transit
• Request for urgent taxi rate increase and Taxi By-law amendment by Grand River Cab Inc.
• Approval of new full-time positions: Forestry Technician, Facilities Project Coordinator, Assistant Superintendent – Water Services
• By-laws for zoning and official plan amendments at 42 Hammond Road, 341 Seventh Concession Road, and 369 Maple Avenue South
• By-law to amend Development Services fees and by-laws for parkland dedication fees

County of Brant Council approved the 2022 Community Grants allocations, amended the Taxi By-law to increase rates from $3.00 to $3.30 per kilometre, and approved several zoning and official plan amendments. Council also approved the Administration and Operations Committee report, including vehicle purchases, debenture applications, and the demolition of the Community Services Administration Office. The redevelopment of 2 Beverly Street West in St. George was referred back to committee for further discussion.

• Approved 2022 Community Grants allocations (Carried)
• Amended Taxi By-law Schedule A to increase rate to $3.30/km (Carried)
• Approved ZBA41/21/DN rezoning at 42 Hammond Road (Carried)
• Approved ZBA33/21/SL rezoning at 341 Seventh Concession Road (Carried)
• Approved OPA3-21-RC and ZBA42-21-RC at 369 Maple Avenue South (Carried)
• Approved 13 replacement vehicles: $507,199.60 + HST (Winegard Motors) and $116,688.00 + HST (Anderson Automotive) (Carried)
• Approved debenture application for capital projects totaling $20,161,319 (Carried)
• Referred item 12 (2 Beverly Street West redevelopment) back to Administration and Operations Committee (Carried)

Agricultural Advisory Committee

The Agricultural Advisory Committee is meeting to review three agricultural planning applications, including a surplus dwelling severance, a minor variance, and a severance application. They will also receive updates on the draft Official Plan and the Provincial Housing Affordability Task Force report. The meeting includes routine items like approving minutes and declarations of interest.

• Surplus dwelling severance application B26-22-DN-McAllister at 655 Watts Pond Road
• Minor variance application A9-22-DN-Crookston at 359 German School Road
• Severance application for a single-family dwelling at 440 German School Road
• Receipt of RPT-22-91, County of Brant Draft New Official Plan Update
• Discussion of Provincial Housing Affordability Task Force Report (RPT-22-59)

The Agricultural Advisory Committee endorsed a surplus dwelling farm severance at 655 Watts Pond Road and expressed no concerns about a minor variance at 359 German School Road. It deferred a severance application for 440 German School Road pending additional information to be circulated by email. The committee also received updates on the draft Official Plan and the Provincial Housing Affordability Task Force Report as information.

• Endorsed surplus dwelling severance at 655 Watts Pond Rd (carried)
• No concerns on minor variance at 359 German School Rd (carried)
• Deferred 440 German School Rd severance for more info via email (carried)
• Received draft Official Plan update RTP-22-91 as information (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment approved all five applications on the agenda: four minor variances and one consent (lot line adjustment). Each approval was based on staff recommendations and the applications meeting the required tests. No applications were denied or tabled.

• Approved minor variance A4-22-RC at 225 Oakland Road (moved by Hamilton, seconded by Zulauf)
• Approved minor variance A1-22-SL at 9 Alexander (moved by Emmott, seconded by Vamos)
• Approved lot line adjustment B16-21-AW at 184 Hwy 53 (moved by Smith, seconded by Hamilton)
• Approved lot line adjustment B76-21-RC and minor variance A10-22-RC at 999-993 Governor's Road West (moved by Hamilton, seconded by Emmott)
• Approved consent B15-22-SL at 50 Catherine Street (moved by Emmott, seconded by Zulauf)

Administration and Operations Committee

The Administration and Operations Committee approved Option 1 for 2 Beverly Street West in St. George, which removes existing buildings, expands the parking lot, and beautifies the area. The committee also approved demolition of the 15 Curtis Avenue North office building, a $20.16M debenture application for capital projects, and several other items including fleet vehicle purchases and Community Improvement Plan grants.

• Approved Option 1 for 2 Beverly St W: remove buildings, expand parking, beautify area
• Approved demolition of 15 Curtis Avenue North Community Services Administration Office Building
• Approved $20,161,319 debenture application for fire halls, OPP building, airport water upgrades, and road conversion
• Approved purchase of 13 fleet vehicles: $507,199.60 + HST (Winegard Motors) and $116,688.00 + HST (Anderson Automotive)
• Approved CIP-22-01 signage grant up to $1,845 for 127 Grand River St N, Paris
• Approved CIP-22-02 interior/exterior improvements grant up to $15,650 for 11 Grand River St N
• Approved 2022 Paris BIA budget
• Approved Property Standards By-law amendments re: shipping containers

Police Services Board

The Police Services Board will review various police reports, including the Brant County OPP Detachment Commander's Report. The agenda also includes a delegation regarding speeding enforcement in the Burford Downtown Core.

• Delegation by Marcos Bordadagua regarding Speeding Enforcement and Community Safety Zones - Burford Downtown Core
• Brant County OPP Detachment Commander's Report
• False Alarms monthly summary for February 2022
• Ontario Association of Police Services Board Call for Nominations

The Brant County Police Services Board approved sending Members Brown and Haley to the OAPSB Spring Conference, with expenses covered. The board also received a presentation on speeding concerns in Burford's downtown core, with staff to follow up on a potential Community Safety Zone. All other items were routine approvals of minutes, reports, and communications.

• Approved agenda and addendum for March 15, 2022 (carried)
• Received presentation by Marcos Bordadagua on speed enforcement and Community Safety Zones as information (carried)
• Approved minutes of February 15, 2022 (carried)
• Received Detachment Commander's, Statistics, and OPP False Alarm reports for February 2022 as information (carried)
• Received communications as information (carried)
• Approved registration of Members Brown and Haley for OAPSB Spring Conference, expenses covered by Board (carried)

Policy Development and Strategic Direction Committee

The Policy Development and Strategic Direction Committee is meeting to discuss several items, including a proposed parkland dedication by-law, an update on the Grand River Loop cycling route, and a report on the Trillium Way Phase 2 affordable housing project. The committee will also consider a recommendation to resume in-person meetings. A delegation will present a community improvement plan for reducing giant hogweed.

• RPT-22-75: Trillium Way Phase 2 Affordable Housing Project – authorize land exchange and contribution agreements with City of Brantford
• RPT-22-61: Parkland Dedication By-law under Planning Act sections 51.1(1) and 42(1)
• RPT-22-72: Grand River Loop Signature Cycling Experience update
• RPT-22-76: Resumption of in-person meetings – staff to prepare safety plan and by-law amendment
• Delegation: John Kemp – Community Improvement Plan for Giant Hogweed reduction

The committee received a presentation on a Community Improvement Plan for giant hogweed reduction and directed staff to review and report back. It approved a parkland dedication by-law and received an update on the Grand River Loop cycling route. The committee authorized the CAO to execute a land exchange and contribution agreement for the Trillium Way Phase 2 affordable housing project. It also directed staff to prepare for resuming in-person meetings, with the first scheduled for April 26, 2022.

• Approved agenda (carried)
• Received giant hogweed CIP presentation; staff to review and report back (carried)
• Approved February 8, 2022 minutes (carried)
• Approved Parkland Dedication By-law (carried)
• Received Grand River Loop cycling update (carried)
• Authorized CAO to execute land exchange and contribution agreement for Trillium Way Phase 2 (carried)
• Directed staff to prepare safety plan and by-law amendment for in-person meetings; first meeting April 26, 2022 (carried)

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee approved four applications: a zoning change at 42 Hammond Road to allow two rural residential lots, a zoning change at 341 Seventh Concession Road to permit a surplus farm dwelling severance, a zoning and Official Plan amendment at 369 Maple Avenue South for a self-storage/warehouse, and a site plan for a 28-unit row-house condominium at 1067 Rest Acres Road. The committee also directed staff to draft a letter to the Province opposing the Housing Affordability Task Force Report and supporting AMO's Blueprint for Action.

• Approved zoning change at 42 Hammond Road from Agricultural to Rural Residential and Agricultural Special Exception (carried)
• Approved zoning change at 341 Seventh Concession Road to Agricultural with Site Specific Provision 182 (carried)
• Approved Official Plan amendment and zoning change at 369 Maple Avenue South to General Commercial (C2-38) (carried)
• Approved site plan for 28-unit row-house condominium at 1067 Rest Acres Road (carried)
• Directed staff to draft letter to Province opposing Housing Affordability Task Force Report (carried)

Grants Committee

The Grant Review Committee is meeting to evaluate 2022 Community Grants applications. They will receive a technical scoring summary as a basis for Council decisions, and provide direction on separate decisions for ongoing/pre-approved, emergency, and travel grant categories, including denying a travel grant request.

• Three ongoing/pre-approved funding requests to be treated as one-time Operational Grant Requests for 2022
• Emergency Grant application from Grand River Council on Aging to be considered as one-time Operational Grant Request
• Travel Grant for staff professional development recommended for denial
• Staff directed to review Community Grant criteria for 2023 clarification
• Technical scoring summary received for information

The Grants Committee approved a scoring-based allocation process for 2022 community grants, then approved a full list of grants totaling over $300,000. The committee also denied a travel grant request and directed staff to review grant criteria for 2023. The meeting was held electronically on February 24, 2022.

• Approved scoring grid for grant awards: 100% for scores >6.5, 75% for 5.5-6.5, 50% for <5.5 (7-2)
• Approved 2022 community grants list totaling over $300,000 (carried)
• Denied travel grant for staff professional development (carried)
• Directed staff to review community grant criteria for 2023 (carried)
• Approved $5,000 operating grants for Paris and Burford Agricultural Societies, with ongoing status for future years (carried)

County of Brant Council

Brant County Council is meeting electronically to consider a delegation from the Burford Agricultural Society, adopt minutes, receive numerous consent items, and vote on a series of by-laws covering appointments, fee amendments, zoning changes, and road matters. The agenda includes several in-camera items related to litigation and confidential reports.

• Delegation from Burford Agricultural Society requesting late grant consideration
• By-law 14-22 amending transit fees and charges
• By-law 15-22 amending recreational programming fees
• Zoning by-law amendments for 184 Highway 53, 729 Mount Pleasant Road, and 571 Mount Pleasant Road
• Resolution seeking council support for OPP challenge coin costing $2,000 USD

Council approved the Administration and Operations Committee report, which authorized a $5,903,400 contract with Landmark Structures Co. for the South Paris Elevated Water Storage Tank, plus contracts for design and inspection services. Council also approved several zoning by-law amendments, including for properties at 729 and 571 Mount Pleasant Road and 184 Highway 53, and a county-wide housekeeping amendment. A grant application from the Burford Agricultural Society for the Billy Bash Demolition Derby was referred to the Grants Committee. Council also passed a resolution supporting a maximum decibel count for exhaust systems and endorsed a letter to the province about the delayed Official Plan comments.

• Approved $5,903,400 contract with Landmark Structures Co. for South Paris Elevated Water Storage Tank construction.
• Approved $104,107 contract with GM Blue Plan Engineering for electrical/mechanical design of the tank.
• Approved $281,740 contract with First Nations Engineering for contract administration and inspection of the tank.
• Approved zoning by-law amendments for 729 Mount Pleasant Road, 571 Mount Pleasant Road, and 184 Highway 53.
• Approved county-wide housekeeping amendment to Zoning By-law 61-16, including shipping container standards.
• Referred Burford Agricultural Society grant application for Billy Bash Demolition Derby to Grants Committee.
• Supported resolution to set maximum decibel count for exhaust systems and increase OPP enforcement funding.
• Approved letter to MPP Will Bouma and Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing about delayed Official Plan comments.

Committee of Adjustment

The Brant County Committee of Adjustment will hold public hearings on seven applications for minor variances and consents, including requests to sever residential lots, adjust a lot line, and permit larger accessory structures. One member declared a conflict on an item. The committee will also adopt minutes from the previous meeting.

• Minor variance A41/21/DN for 68 Misener Road to permit deficient lot area of 14.77 ha vs 40 ha required
• Minor variance A32-21-RC for 507 Scenic Drive to allow accessory structure coverage of 185.77 sq m and height of 6.0 m
• Consent B77-21-AW for 571 Mount Pleasant Road to sever ~1,835 sq m for an additional residential lot
• Consent B62-21-AW for 729 Mount Pleasant Road to sever ~1,439 sq m for an additional residential lot
• Consent B44-48-21-DN for 29 Thirteenth Concession Road to create five new Suburban Residential lots

Police Services Board

The Brant County Police Services Board is meeting electronically to review routine reports, including the OPP detachment commander's report, false alarm statistics, and correspondence from the Solicitor General. The board will also discuss updates on the tow truck program and a challenge coin, and hold an in-camera session on public security matters.

• Brant County OPP Detachment Commander's Report (Jan-Feb 2022)
• False Alarms 2022 Monthly Summary - January
• Letters from Solicitor General re: extended appointment terms for Jim Brown and Marty Verhey
• Solicitor General's Court Security and Prisoner Transportation Program Review
• In Camera - Matters Involving Public Security (Provincial Traffic & Protest)

The County of Brant Police Services Board approved the purchase of 300 Brant OPP Challenge Coins, funded by the 2022 Police Services Board budget, with guidelines for awarding them to be determined by the Board and support from Council to be sought. The Board also approved the agenda, adopted the January 18, 2022 minutes, and received various reports and communications as information. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included discussions on policing statistics, the Tow Truck Program, and other updates.

• Approved the February 15, 2022 agenda with an addition under Other Business.
• Adopted the Police Services Board minutes of January 18, 2022.
• Received the Detachment Commander's, Statistics, and OPP False Alarm reports of January 2022 as information.
• Received several communications as information, including letters from the Solicitor General and an article on bail reform.
• Approved the purchase of 300 Brant OPP Challenge Coins, funded by the 2022 Police Services Board budget, with guidelines to be set by the Board and Council support to be sought.
• Moved in camera to discuss matters involving public security (provincial traffic and protest).

Administration and Operations Committee

The Administration and Operations Committee will consider several consent items and staff reports, including a $5.9 million contract for a new elevated water storage tank in South Paris, a $81,105 voting system contract for the 2022 elections, and purchases of winter maintenance vehicles. The committee will also review a proposed noise by-law amendment and recreation fee changes, and receive annual reports on municipal drinking water systems.

• Award $5,903,400 contract to Landmark Structures Co. for South Paris Elevated Water Storage Tank, plus $104,107 to GM Blue Plan Engineering and $281,740 to First Nations Engineering
• Award $81,105 tabulator and online voting contract to Dominion Voting for 2022 Municipal and School Board Elections
• Approve purchase of two winter maintenance trucks from Metro Freightliner ($128,270 and $160,627) and winter equipment from Viking-Cives ($170,125 and $176,308)
• Approve changes to 2022 Municipal Fees and Charges By-Law, including new recreation fees (e.g., $183 camp subsidy, $52 for 8-week fitness program)
• Amend Noise By-law Number 185-00 to update noise exemption application process

The Administration and Operations Committee approved a $5.9M contract for the South Paris Elevated Water Storage Tank, along with related engineering contracts. It also awarded a voting contract for the 2022 elections, approved winter vehicle purchases, and updated recreation fees and the noise by-law. All decisions were carried unanimously.

• Approved $5,903,400 contract with Landmark Structures Co. for South Paris Elevated Water Storage Tank (carried)
• Approved $104,107 contract with GM Blue Plan Engineering for detailed design (carried)
• Approved $281,740 contract with First Nations Engineering for contract administration (carried)
• Awarded $81,105 tabulator and online voting contract to Dominion Voting for 2022 elections (carried)
• Approved purchase of two trucks from Metro Freightliner ($128,270 and $160,627) and winter equipment from Viking-Cives ($170,125 and $176,308) (carried)
• Approved recreation fee changes: camp subsidy $183, fitness programs $52/$39/$26 (carried)
• Approved noise by-law amendments to update exemption process (carried)

Policy Development and Strategic Direction Committee

The Policy Development and Strategic Direction Committee is meeting to consider staff reports and consent items. Key items include a recommendation to add Natural Gas Expansion to the Rural Community Improvement Plan program, and a draft 2022 River Access User Mitigation Strategy for public engagement. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and consent items on court security, subwatershed planning, and emergency management training.

• RPT-22-17: Recommend directing staff to include Natural Gas Expansion in the Rural Community Improvement Plan program
• RPT-22-31: Draft 2022 River Access User Mitigation Strategy to be advertised for public feedback via Engage Brant
• Consent item: Letter from Solicitor General re: Court Security and Prisoner Transportation Program Review
• Consent item: Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks Proposed Subwatershed Planning Guide
• In camera item: Automated Speed Enforcement Update (verbal)

The committee directed staff to include Natural Gas Expansion as part of the Rural Community Improvement Plan program, and to seek public feedback on the 2022 River Access User Mitigation Strategy. It also directed staff to investigate fireworks noise enforcement options. No votes were recorded against any motion.

• Directed staff to include Natural Gas Expansion in Rural Community Improvement Plan (carried)
• Directed staff to advertise and use Engage Brant for public feedback on 2022 RAUMS (carried)
• Directed staff to investigate fireworks noise control and enforcement options (carried)
• Referred court security letter to Police Services Board (carried)

Paramedic Services Committee

The Paramedic Services Committee is meeting electronically to handle routine business, including electing a chair and vice chair, approving the agenda and previous minutes, and receiving reports. Key items include authorizing $198,000 in refundable deposits for three replacement ambulances for 2023, receiving the 2021 year-end statistics and director's report, and discussing the 2022 budget and meeting schedule. The committee will also hold a closed session to discuss a proposed acquisition or disposition of land for a new paramedic headquarters and base station.

• Authorize $198,000 in refundable deposits for three replacement ambulances for 2023 delivery
• Receive 2021 year-end paramedic statistics and director's report (RPT-22-35)
• Receive 2022 paramedic services budget and meeting schedule (RPT-22-47)
• Closed session on proposed acquisition/disposition of land for new paramedic headquarters and base station (RPT-22-34)

The Paramedic Services Committee elected Councillor Laferriere as Chair and Councillor Sless as Vice-Chair. It approved the agenda, adopted previous minutes, and received reports on 2021 statistics and the 2022 budget. The committee authorized $198,000 in refundable deposits for three replacement ambulances for 2023 delivery. It also went in camera to discuss a new paramedic headquarters and base station.

• Elected Councillor Laferriere as Chair (carried)
• Elected Councillor Sless as Vice-Chair (carried)
• Approved the February 7, 2022 agenda (carried)
• Adopted minutes of November 17, 2021 (carried)
• Received RPT-22-35 Paramedic Statistics Year End 2021 as information (carried)
• Received RPT-22-47 2022 Budget and Meeting Schedule as information (carried)
• Authorized $198,000 refundable deposits for three 2023 replacement ambulances (carried)
• Convened in camera to discuss new paramedic headquarters (carried)

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee will hold public hearings and consider staff recommendations on several rezoning applications, two proposed telecommunication towers, and a housekeeping amendment to the Zoning By-law. Decisions will be made on approvals or referrals to staff.

• Public hearing for rezoning at 19 Beverly Street from Core Area Commercial (C4) to Special Exemption C4
• Public hearing for rezoning at 283 McLean School Road from Agriculture (A) to Rural Residential (RR)
• Public hearing for rezoning at 282A Highway 5 from Agriculture (A) to Light Industrial (M2)
• Recommendation to approve telecom tower at 1 Albert Judge Drive and deny at 447 Baptist Church Road
• Recommendation to approve housekeeping amendment ZBA27-21-BK including shipping container standards

The Planning and Development Committee received three rezoning applications as information, referring public comments to staff for review. It also approved several zoning amendments, including a housekeeping amendment to the zoning by-law, and deferred a decision on a telecommunications tower at 447 Baptist Church Road.

• Received ZBA37-21-RC (19 Beverly Street) as information, referred to staff
• Received ZBA2-22-KD (283 McLean School Road) as information, referred to staff
• Received ZBA1-22-KD (282A Highway 5) as information, referred to staff
• Approved ZBA39/21/AW (729 Mount Pleasant Road) rezoning to h-SR-59
• Approved ZBA15/21/AW (184 Highway 53) rezoning to C2 and RH-26
• Approved ZBA40/21/AW (571 Mount Pleasant Road) rezoning to h-SR
• Approved ZBA27-21-BK housekeeping amendment to Zoning By-law 61-16
• Deferred RPT-21-353-CT5 (447 Baptist Church Road) tower application

County of Brant Council

Brant County Council is meeting to consider a range of items including a delegation on on-street parking, appointments to committees, and several by-laws. Key decisions include a franchise agreement with Six Nations Natural Gas, multiple zoning amendments, a new building by-law, and the 2022 tax ratio by-law. The agenda also includes a resolution to reconsider a motion related to the draft Official Plan for properties at 143 and 183 Bethel Road.

• By-law 79-21: franchise agreement with Six Nations Natural Gas Limited for gas distribution in the County
• By-law 1-22: zoning amendment for 110 Maple Avenue (Komienski)
• By-law 2-22: zoning amendment for 29 Fairfield Road (Komienski)
• By-law 3-22: zoning amendment for 29 Thirteenth Concession Road (Haley)
• By-law 5-22: 2022 tax policies and tax ratios

Council approved several zoning by-laws, including changes at 110 Maple Avenue, 29 Fairfield Road, and 29 Thirteenth Concession Road, and denied a rezoning for a gas bar and convenience store at 517 Paris Road. It also awarded contracts for the Paris Lions Park Splashpad retrofit, Grand River Street North corridor engineering, and Biggars Lane Landfill expansion. A motion to reconsider including 143 and 183 Bethel Road in the Paris urban boundary was defeated.

• Denied rezoning at 517 Paris Road for gas bar, convenience store, and drive-through restaurant
• Approved rezoning at 110 Maple Avenue South (Agricultural to A-9)
• Approved rezoning at 29 Fairfield Road (Agricultural to A-9)
• Approved site plan for 102 rowhouse units at 1067 Rest Acres Road
• Approved rezoning at 29 Thirteenth Concession Road (Agricultural to Suburban Residential)
• Denied holding provision for 33.6 ha at 29 Thirteenth Concession Road
• Awarded $141,040.35 contract for Paris Lions Park Splashpad retrofit to A.B.C. Recreation Ltd.
• Awarded $408,579 contract for Grand River Street North corridor engineering to J.L. Richards and Associates

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is holding a public hearing to consider seven applications for minor variances and consents, including requests related to parking, setbacks, lot severances, and boundary adjustments. The committee will vote on staff recommendations to approve each application.

• Minor variance A23-21-SL for Cleaver Road/Bishops Gate Road (Kertesz)
• Minor variance A39-21-DN for 576 Oak Park Road & 743 Powerline Road: parking reduction from 188 to 125 spaces for warehouse
• Minor variance A40-21-SL and consent B36-20-SL for 77 Maple Ave: accessory structure setback and severance of surplus farm dwelling
• Consent B54-21-DN for 80 Blossom Ave: create one new residential lot (36m frontage, 4,500 sq m)
• Consent B74-21-KD for 72 Beverly Street W: sever 1.46 ha land-locked parcel for boundary adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment approved six applications, including minor variances, consents, and a lot line adjustment, and refused one consent application (A23-21-SL) as not desirable for appropriate development. All approvals were carried as moved, with no recorded vote tallies. One member declared conflicts on two items and was absent for one.

• Refused consent application A23-21-SL (Kertesz, Cleaver Road/Bishops Gate Road)
• Approved minor variance A39-21-DN (Lanca, OakPark & Powerline) with no conditions
• Approved consent and minor variance B73-21-SL & A40-21-SL (Komienski, 77 Maple Ave) as per staff report
• Approved consent B54-21-DN (Ricci, 80 Blossom Ave) with attached conditions
• Approved consent B31-21-KD (Kitchen, 72 Harrisburg Road) with added condition to satisfy zoning requirements
• Approved lot line adjustment B52-21-AW (Stigter, 24 River Road) as per staff report
• Approved boundary adjustment B74-21-KD (Riverview Highlands, 72 Beverly Street W) as per staff report

Police Services Board

The Brant County Police Services Board is meeting electronically to elect a Chair and Vice Chair, approve the agenda and prior minutes, and receive reports from the OPP detachment commander, including December 2021 statistics and a false alarm summary. The board will also discuss updates on community safety, council communications, and 2021 priorities, followed by an in-camera session on personal matters.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Adoption of December 21, 2021 minutes
• Brant County OPP Detachment Commander's Report (Dec 2021-Jan 2022)
• False alarms monthly summary for December 2021
• In-camera session on personal matters (detachment update)

The Brant County Police Services Board elected Member Haley as Chair and Member Brown as Vice Chair for the upcoming term. The board also approved the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting, received the Detachment Commander's report as information, and discussed various operational updates. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond the elections and routine approvals.

• Elected Member Haley as Chair (carried)
• Elected Member Brown as Vice Chair (carried)
• Approved the January 18, 2022 agenda (carried)
• Approved the December 21, 2021 minutes (carried)
• Received Detachment Commander's, Statistics, and OPP False Alarm reports as information (carried)

Administration and Operations Committee

The Administration and Operations Committee will consider awarding three contracts: a splashpad retrofit at Paris Lions Park, engineering services for Grand River Street North and Paris Downtown Reconstruction, and design services for the Biggars Lane Landfill Expansion. It will also receive water system inspection reports, discuss a possible ballot question for the 2022 elections, and review a communication about Glen Morris river and trail access.

• Award $141,040.35 plus HST to A.B.C. Recreation Ltd. for Paris Lions Park Splashpad Retrofit
• Award $408,579 to J.L. Richards and Associates for Grand River Street North Corridor and Paris Downtown Reconstruction engineering
• Award $516,030 to Golder and Associates Inc. for Biggars Lane Landfill Expansion detailed design
• Receive Paris Drinking Water System inspection reports from Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks
• Discuss placing a question on the 2022 municipal and school board election ballot

The Administration and Operations Committee approved three tender awards totaling about $1.07 million (excluding HST) for a splashpad retrofit, engineering services for road reconstruction, and landfill expansion design. It also set a February 1, 2022 deadline for council members to propose ballot questions for the 2022 municipal election. All motions carried unanimously.

• Awarded Paris Lions Park Splashpad Retrofit to A.B.C. Recreation Ltd. for $141,040.35 plus HST (carried)
• Awarded engineering services for Grand River Street North Corridor and Paris Downtown Reconstruction to J.L. Richards and Associates Limited for $408,579 excluding HST (carried)
• Awarded engineering services for Biggars Lane Landfill Expansion to Golder and Associates Inc. for $516,030 excluding HST (carried)
• Received reports on drinking water systems, inspection reports, and 2022 mileage as information (carried)
• Received report on 2022 elections and set Feb 1, 2022 deadline for ballot question requests (carried)
• Received communication on Glen Morris River and Trail Access 2021 Summary as information (carried)

Agricultural Advisory Committee

The Agricultural Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to elect a chair and vice-chair, approve minutes, and hear a delegation on On-Farm Diversified Uses. The main business is a staff report (RPT-22-29) providing comments on the rural and agricultural policies of the new Official Plan, 'A Simply Grand Plan, 2022'.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Delegation: On Farm Diversified Uses (OFDU) by Mat Vaughan
• Staff report RPT-22-29 on rural and agricultural policies of the new Official Plan
• Adoption of minutes from January 20, 2020 and February 7, 2020

The Agricultural Advisory Committee elected Member Hodge as Chair and Member Guest as Vice-Chair. The committee received a staff report on the new Official Plan's rural and agricultural policies, referring comments to staff for final draft preparation. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely informational.

• Elected Member Hodge as Chair (carried)
• Elected Member Guest as Vice-Chair (carried)
• Approved the January 17, 2022 agenda (carried)
• Approved minutes from January 20, 2020 and February 7, 2020 (carried)
• Received RPT-22-29 on New Official Plan policies and referred comments to staff (carried)

Policy Development and Strategic Direction Committee

The Policy Development and Strategic Direction Committee is meeting to consider several staff reports and consent items. Key items include a proposed amended Building By-law, a recommendation to launch the Brant Connects broadband committee, a transit update with a fee change, and results of a nuisance odour pilot project. The meeting is largely procedural, with most items being recommendations for Council or updates for information.

• RPT-22-19: Amended Building By-law recommended for Council consideration
• RPT-22-01: Brant Connects Joint Committee on Broadband Strategy – staff directed to coordinate inaugural meeting with Paris & District Chamber of Commerce
• RPT-22-02: Brant Transit update – cancellation policy update in Bylaw and 2022 Fees and Charges Schedule effective April 1, 2022
• RPT-22-14: Nuisance Odour Pilot Project results – request for committee decision
• RPT-22-18: Recreation Master Plan status update (received)

The Policy Development and Strategic Direction Committee elected Councillor MacAlpine as Chair and Councillor Gatward as Vice-Chair. The committee approved the agenda, previous minutes, and several staff reports, including directing staff to draft a nuisance by-law and to coordinate an inaugural meeting of the Brant Connects Committee. It also recommended updating the transit cancellation policy effective April 1, 2022. The meeting included an in-camera session on automated speed enforcement.

• Elected Councillor MacAlpine as Chair (carried)
• Elected Councillor Gatward as Vice-Chair (carried)
• Approved agenda for January 11, 2022 (carried)
• Approved minutes of November 9, 2021 (carried)
• Approved amended Building By-law to be presented to Council (carried)
• Received Recreation Master Plan Status Update 2 as information (carried)
• Received Temporary Patio Allowance Program update as information (carried)
• Approved RPT-22-01 directing staff to coordinate inaugural Brant Connects Committee meeting (carried)

Planning and Development Committee

The committee is reviewing several land-use applications, including residential developments and commercial changes. Items include a proposed gas bar and restaurant at 517 Paris Road and a 102-unit rowhouse development at 1067 Rest Acres Road.

• Rezoning of 517 Paris Road for a gas bar, convenience store, and drive-through restaurant
• Zoning change at 110 Maple Avenue South to prohibit a residential dwelling unit
• Rezoning of 29 Fairfield Road to prohibit a dwelling on retained lands
• Site plan control for 102 residential rowhouse units at 1067 Rest Acres Road
• Zoning change at 29 Thirteenth Concession Road for residential development