Brant County public meetings in 2024

Committee of Adjustment

The Brant County Committee of Adjustment will vote on several consent applications and a minor variance. It will decide whether to approve a 13.636‑hectare (33.69‑acre) severance at 375 Harley Road, a 0.098‑hectare addition to 365 Harley Road, a lot‑line adjustment at 542 Paris Road, and a variance for increased lot coverage and building height at 72 Hammond Road. The meeting also includes appointment of a new Secretary Treasurer and adoption of previous minutes.

• Approve Consent Application B10‑24‑KD to sever 13.636 ha (33.69 acres) at 375 Harley Road
• Approve Consent Application B12‑24‑KD to sever 0.098 ha (0.24 acres) to add to 365 Harley Road
• Approve Consent Application B20‑24‑NM for a lot‑line adjustment of ~5,486.7 m² adding to 544 Paris Road
• Approve Minor Variance A16‑24‑NM to increase lot coverage to 278.73 m² and height to 5.54 m at 72 Hammond Road
• Appointment of Secretary Treasurer to the Committee of Adjustment

County of Brant Council

Council will consider the final 'Our Future Brant' Strategic Plan and an updated Community Partnership Policy. The meeting includes decisions on road agreements, holiday police programming, and several new by-laws.

• Approval of the 2024-2027 Strategic Plan 'Our Future Brant'
• Five-year extension to December 31, 2029, for the Governors Road West and Cleaver Road road lowering agreement with Lafarge Canada Inc.
• Approval of a paid duty contract for the 2024-25 Festive R.I.D.E. program
• By-law 124-24 to govern Solid Waste in the County of Brant
• Zoning By-Law amendment for 1024 Rest Acres Road (By-law 127-24)

County of Brant Council - Special Meeting

At the special council meeting, members will receive a presentation on the Engineer’s Drainage Report for the Simmons‑Hopkins Municipal Drain. Council will give a first and second reading of By‑law 130‑24 to provide for drainage works and adopt the report as a provisional by‑law. By‑law 131‑24 will be considered to confirm the council’s proceedings. No other agenda items are listed.

• Presentation of Engineer's Drainage Report for Simmons‑Hopkins Municipal Drain
• By‑law 130‑24 – drainage works (first and second reading, adopt provisional by‑law)
• By‑law 131‑24 – confirm council proceedings
• Public comments on the drainage report
• Approval of agenda and standard procedural items

County of Brant O.P.P. Detachment Board

The County of Brant O.P.P. Detachment Board will consider approval of the meeting agenda and adoption of the November 26, 2024 minutes. A staff report on the 2025 O.P.P. Detachment Board budget will be presented. The board will receive communications regarding OPP offset funding and updates from council and the OAPSB Zone 4. No other substantive items are listed.

• Approval of agenda
• Adoption of November 26, 2024 minutes
• Staff report on 2025 O.P.P. Detachment Board budget
• Communication: OPP offset funding
• Updates: Council communication, OAPSB Zone 4, Chair update

Biggars Lane Landfill Liaison Committee

The committee is meeting to elect a Chair and Vice-Chair and define the purpose of the liaison group. Members will discuss landfill standard operating practices, monitoring, and capacity for both existing and new landfill footprints.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Discussion of Biggars Lane Landfill remaining capacity and new footprint design
• Review of Public Drop Off Area acceptable materials
• Discussion of regulatory requirements
• Review of public concerns and complaints

County of Brant and Six Nations Bi-Council Meeting

The County of Brant and Six Nations Bi‑Council will hold its regular meeting on December 11, 2024. Members will introduce themselves, approve the agenda, and declare any pecuniary interests. The council will discuss a land acknowledgement and identify priorities for future discussions. The meeting will conclude with next steps, scheduling the next meeting, and adjournment.

• Introductions and roundtable
• Approval of agenda
• Declaration of pecuniary interests
• Discussion of land acknowledgement
• Priorities for future discussions

Administration and Operations Committee

The Administration and Operations Committee will vote to authorize a $214,373 tax write‑off, reducing the School Board's share by $58,198.92. It will also receive the 2025 Interim Tax Levy Bylaw for Council consideration, appoint Streamline Engineering Inc. for a Rathbun Municipal Drain project, replace the Solid Waste Control Bylaw with Bylaw XX‑24, and approve winter vehicle and equipment purchases totaling over $600,000.

• Tax Write‑Off Report: total write‑off $214,373 (Municipal $156,174.08, School $58,198.92)
• Interim Tax Levy Bylaw 2025 received as information and forwarded to Council
• Appointment of Streamline Engineering Inc. as engineer for Rathbun Municipal Drain minor improvement
• Repeal of Solid Waste Control Bylaw 146‑17 and replacement with Bylaw XX‑24
• Purchase of two 28,000 kg GVWR trucks ($201,452 each) and winter equipment packages ($215,795 and $217,610) for winter operations

Tourism Advisory Committee

The committee will review several items related to tourism promotion, including an engagement communication plan, the Wincey Mills tourism booth, a Rural Community Investment Program update, plans for Doors Open 2025, and recommendations for the 2025 Tourism Roundtable topics. Staff will also provide a general update. No formal decisions are listed; the agenda consists of discussion items.

• Engagement Communication
• Wincey Mills Tourism Booth
• Rural CIP Update
• Doors Open 2025
• 2025 Tourism Roundtable Topic Recommendations

Brant Heritage Committee

The Brant Heritage Committee is meeting to discuss heritage property alterations and receive training on the Ontario Heritage Act. The body will also review updates regarding the WWII Memorial List and Doors Open 2025.

• Approval of alterations for 16 Broadway Street West (The Charles Mitchell House)
• Ontario Heritage Act training session by Andrew Jeanes
• Delegation from David Premi regarding 13 Burwell Street
• WWII Memorial List Working Group update
• Doors Open 2025 update

County of Brant Council

The County of Brant Council will review zoning by-law amendments for two properties and a resolution regarding the use of the notwithstanding clause for encampment evictions. The body will also consider a market compensation survey in a closed session.

• Proposed approval of Zoning By-Law Amendment ZBA22-24 for 304 East River Road
• Proposed deferral until February 2025 for ZBA12-24-KD and PS1-24-KD at 29 Thirteenth Concession Road (77 single detached lots)
• Resolution by Councillor Oakley opposing the use of the notwithstanding clause to clear encampments
• In-camera discussion of 2024 Market Compensation Survey (RPT-0530-24)
• By-law Number 121-24 to amend the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for 304 East River Road

County of Brant Council - Special Meeting

The County of Brant Council met on December 3, 2024 for a special session. The agenda included routine items such as attendance, approval of the agenda, and declaration of pecuniary interests. An In Camera item under S.239 (3.1) provided a procurement education session for members. No other decisions or votes were recorded.

• In Camera – procurement education session (S.239 (3.1))
• Attendance
• Approval of Agenda
• Declaration of Pecuniary Interests
• Adjournment

County of Brant O.P.P. Detachment Board

The Brant County O.P.P. Detachment Board is meeting to review the Detachment Commander's statistics report and establish 2025 budget priorities. The board will also decide on a formal recognition method for exiting members and approve the 2025 meeting schedule.

• RPT-0506-24: 2025 Detachment Board Budget Priorities
• RPT-0499-24: 2025 Brant County O.P.P. Detachment Board Meeting Schedule
• RPT-0512-24: Decision on presenting certificates or plaques to exiting board members
• By-law 24-01: Governing conduct and operations of the Board
• By-law 24-02: Confirming the name of the Brant County O.P.P. Detachment Board

County of Brant Council

The County of Brant Council will consider several staff reports, including adopting the Climate Action Plan and approving the 2025-2029 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan. It will also vote to support the 2025 Special Olympics Provincial Summer Games, authorizing up to $15,000 in supplementary expenses. Additional items include adopting by-laws that set 2025 fees, amend traffic regulations, and appoint municipal law enforcement officers.

• Adopt Climate Action Plan (RPT-0518-24)
• Approve 2025-2029 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan (RPT-0459-24)
• Authorize support for 2025 Special Olympics Games, up to $15,000 (RPT-0496-24)
• By-law 119-24: Establish fees and charges for 2025
• Apply for Climate Ready Plans grant (up to $70,000) (RPT-0534-24)

Agricultural Advisory Committee

The Agricultural Advisory Committee is meeting to hear a presentation regarding 304 East River Road and a staff report on road safety. The committee will also discuss the 2025 meeting schedule.

• Delegation from Denise Landry and Kirstin Topping (Nethery Planning) regarding 304 East River Road
• Staff report on Road Safety by G. Demers
• Review of the draft 2025 Meeting Schedule

Committee of Adjustment

The agenda for the Brant County Committee of Adjustment meeting on 2024-11-21 contains no listed items or decisions.

Grants Ad Hoc Committee

The Grants Ad Hoc Committee will approve its agenda and adopt the minutes from the February 13, 2024 meeting. It will consider a staff report that recommends $385,000 be added to the draft 2025 budget for the Community Grants Program. The program is to be delivered in cooperation with the Brant Community Foundation using the same criteria and format as in 2024.

• Approve the meeting agenda
• Adopt minutes from the February 13, 2024 Grants Ad Hoc Committee meeting
• Staff report RPT-0527-24 recommending $385,000 for the 2025 Community Grants Program
• Include $385,000 in the draft 2025 budget for the Community Grants Program
• Deliver the 2025 program with the Brant Community Foundation under the same criteria as 2024

Administration and Operations Committee

The Administration and Operations Committee will consider a series of consent items, including the endorsement of source water protection plan amendments, the award of a $3,575,400 contract to Veolia Water Technologies for a membrane bioreactor system at the St. George Water Pollution Control Plant, and the disposition of surplus lands at 679 Bishopsgate Road, 24 Falkland Road and 1 Highway 2. It will also vote on repealing and replacing the Entrance By‑law, approve the 2025 fees and charges by‑law, and adopt the 2025 Paramedic Services operating and capital budgets. Staff reports on fleet replacement, automated speed enforcement staffing, and other initiatives will be presented for discussion.

• Award of $3,575,400 contract to Veolia Water Technologies for MBR system at St. George WPCP
• Approval of 2025 Paramedic Services operating budget $18,892,458 and capital budget $1,802,603
• Extension of water and wastewater billing services contract with GrandBridge Energy Inc. to Dec 31 2027 (optional to 2028)
• Disposition of surplus lands at 679 Bishopsgate Road, 24 Falkland Road and 1 Highway 2
• Repeal and replacement of Entrance By‑law No. 176‑99

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to review staff reports on accessibility initiatives and infrastructure. Discussions include winter sidewalk maintenance and parking updates following reconstruction on Grand River Street North.

• Winter Sidewalk Maintenance report
• Accessible Parking on Grand River Street North following reconstruction
• EnAbaling Accessibility Program
• MYAP 2025-2029
• Committee review decision letter from October 2024

Government Relations Committee

The Government Relations Committee will consider routine items including approval of the November 14 agenda, declaration of pecuniary interests, and adoption of the September 16, 2024 minutes. Staff reports will be presented on a ROMA conference delegation request, the committee’s government‑relations approach and tactics, and a bi‑council meeting with Six Nations of the Grand River. The meeting will conclude with any other business and scheduling of the next meeting.

• Approval of agenda
• Adoption of September 16, 2024 minutes
• ROMA conference delegation request (staff report)
• Government Relations approach and tactics (staff report)
• Bi‑council meeting with Six Nations of the Grand River (staff report)

County of Brant Council

The County of Brant Council will consider several Planning Act public hearings, including a zoning amendment to create a new Residential Multiple Medium Density Site Specific‑34 zone for Blocks 98 and 99 in the Town of Paris. Other applications include a setback amendment for 304 East River Road, a temporary‑use extension for a sales trailer at 1024 Rest Acres Road, and a conversion of agricultural land to suburban residential on the 8th Concession. Staff will also present a report on implementing the new Official Plan and several by‑law amendments will be read.

• ZBA44-20-DN: Rezoning Blocks 98‑99 to a new RM2‑34 zone to enable mixed‑use residential development
• ZBA22-24-DN: Amend Rural Residential‑53 zoning at 304 East River Road to allow a 20 m street setback
• ZBA21-24-DN: Extend temporary use of a sales trailer at 1024 Rest Acres Road for three additional years
• ZBA10-24-DN: Change 17 ha (42 ac) parcel on 8th Concession from Agricultural (A) to Suburban Residential (SR) with a holding provision
• By‑law 104‑24: Further amendment to Comprehensive Zoning By‑law (Burford Concession 7)

Brant Heritage Committee

The committee will receive staff reports on the downtown Paris Master Plan zoning implementation, updates from the joint heritage committee, and wrap‑up reports for Culture Days and the 2024 scavenger hunt. It will also discuss a training session with the Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism and adopt its workplan and communications items. No formal motions or approvals are listed beyond routine agenda and minutes adoption.

• Heritage Aspects – Downtown Paris Master Plan Implementation (staff report)
• Downtown Paris Zoning Project (staff report)
• Joint Heritage Committee meeting update and guest speaker
• Culture Days 2024 wrap‑up report
• Scavenger Hunt 2024 wrap‑up report

Tourism Advisory Committee

The Brant County Tourism Advisory Committee will meet on November 7, 2024 to approve its agenda and adopt the minutes from the October 3, 2024 meeting. Staff will present a recap of recent special events and an update on the Transformation Travel Design program. The committee will consider a new business item titled “Music on the Farm.” The meeting will end with routine communications and scheduling of the next meeting.

• Approval of agenda
• Adoption of October 3, 2024 minutes
• Special Events Recap and Update (staff report)
• Transformation Travel Design Program Update (staff report)
• Music on the Farm (new business presentation)

Brant Connects Committee

The Brant Connects Committee will hear staff reports on the downtown Wi‑Fi project, the CIRA project, open‑access issues, Ledcor matters, and broadband access for residents excluded from ASHIP. It will also consider a committee letter and a draft schedule for 2025 meetings. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Downtown Wi‑Fi Project Update
• CIRA Project Update
• Open Access discussion
• Ledcor issues discussion
• Process for residents excluded from ASHIP and without broadband

Paramedic Services Committee

The Paramedic Services Committee will consider approving an in‑kind donation of $7,600 from the County of Brant and the City of Brantford to provide EMS services at the 2025 Brantford‑Brant Special Olympics Provincial Summer Games. The committee will also receive a budget‑to‑actual variance report for September 30, 2024, and a statistical package for November 2024. Minutes from the September 11 and September 18, 2024 meetings will be approved.

• Approve $7,600 in‑kind EMS support for the 2025 Special Olympics Provincial Summer Games
• Receive budget‑to‑actual variance report for September 30, 2024
• Receive statistical package report for November 2024
• Approve minutes from the September 11, 2024 meeting
• Approve minutes from the September 18, 2024 meeting

Policy Development Committee

The committee will approve the 2024 Accessible Design Standards as a consent item. It will receive the Draft Climate Action Plan and direct staff to gather council and community feedback before final approval at the November 26 council meeting. The Draft Strategic Plan update will be received and staff will be asked to incorporate comments for a final version before the end of 2024. Additional reports on the Fire Master Plan, Major Project Dashboard, and Corporate Data Collection Program will be received for information.

• RPT-0458-24: Updated Accessible Design Standards approved
• RPT-0233-24: Draft Climate Action Plan received; staff to seek feedback and present final plan at Nov 26 council meeting
• RPT-0422-24: Draft Strategic Plan Update received; staff to incorporate comments and finalize before end of 2024
• RPT-0484-24: Fire Master Plan Status Update received as information
• RPT-0475-24: Major Project Dashboard (Nov 2024) received; feedback to be reviewed

Agricultural Advisory Committee

The Agricultural Advisory Committee will approve its agenda, adopt minutes from the July 29, 2024 meeting, hear a presentation on minimum distance separation at 304 East River Road, review a committee decision letter, and address other business.

• Approval of agenda
• Adoption of July 29, 2024 minutes
• Presentation: Minimum Distance Separation, 304 East River Road (Kirstin Topping, Nethery Planning)
• Review of Agricultural Advisory Committee letter regarding committee decision (Oct 2024)
• Other business

County of Brant Council

The County of Brant Council is meeting to discuss the draft 2025 Social Services budget and various administrative appointments. The body will also consider street naming requests and a contract for slope stability investigations.

• Approval of draft 2025 Social Services Budget (RPT-0491-24)
• Contract award to GRIT Engineering Inc. for slope stability investigations at $29,115 plus HST
• Proposed naming of Governors Road East from Osborne Corners to Paris town limits as 'Ron Eddy Way'
• Request to add William England to the Community Member Street Naming List
• By-law 109-24 regarding development charges

County of Brant O.P.P. Detachment Board

The Brant County O.P.P. Detachment Board will approve its agenda and receive several staff reports as information, including false alarm statistics, a budget‑to‑actuals report, and a draft procedural by‑law. The board will also discuss representation at local Remembrance Day services. No formal adoption of the by‑law is decided at this meeting.

• Approval of the October 22, 2024 agenda (Item 4)
• Receipt of False Alarm Statistics – January to August 2024 (Item 8.1)
• Receipt of Budget to Actuals Year‑to‑Date report as of Oct‑7‑2024 (Item 8.4)
• Receipt of Draft Procedural By‑law for the Detachment Board and request for board comments (Item 8.5)
• Discussion of Board representation for local Remembrance Day services (Item 10.1)

Court of Revision

The Brant County Court of Revision will hold its regular meeting, including attendance, election of chair, and agenda approval. It will consider oral appeals and related communications concerning land concessions in the Mitchell area, specifically appeals by Chris Hall (Concession 6, Lots 33‑34) and David Cleave (Concession 5, Lots 35‑36). The board will also discuss a Township of North Dumfries resolution on the Mitchell Drain appointment and a presentation by Headway Engineering on the Mitchell Municipal Drain.

• Chris Hall appeal – Concession 6, Lot 33 and 34
• David Cleave appeal – Concession 5, Lots 35 and 36
• Township of North Dumfries resolution – Mitchell Drain appointment
• Mitchell Municipal Drain presentation – Headway Engineering
• Standard procedural items: attendance, election of chair, agenda approval

Committee of Adjustment

The Brant County Committee of Adjustment will consider and recommend approval of several applications, including a minor variance to replace an existing ground sign with an LED sign at 231 Grand River Street North. It will also approve a 21‑year lease extension for a McDonald’s restaurant at 197 Pinehurst Road, a property severance at 104 Oak Avenue, and a surplus dwelling severance at 405 Third Concession Road. A lot line adjustment at 33 Salt Springs Road will be deferred for further revision.

• Approve minor variance for LED ground sign at 231 Grand River St N (SV2-24-LK)
• Approve 21‑year lease extension for McDonald’s at 197 Pinehurst Rd (B13-24-KD)
• Approve severance creating two parcels at 104 Oak Ave (B14-24-KD)
• Approve surplus farm dwelling severance at 405 Third Concession Rd (B15-24-ES)
• Defer lot line adjustment of ~642 m² at 33 Salt Springs Rd (B16-24-LK)

Administration and Operations Committee

The Administration and Operations Committee will consider three consent items: an amendment to the County of Brant Source Water Protection Plan, a reduction of speed limits to 40 km/h on numerous neighbourhood streets, and a series of parking and traffic restrictions across the county. The meeting also includes a presentation of the 2023 County of Brant financial statements and the approval of minutes from the September 17, 2024 committee meeting.

• Amend the Grand River Source Protection Plan and Assessment Report (RPT-0187-24).
• Reduce speed limits to a maximum of 40 km/h on listed neighbourhood/local roads (RPT-0344-24).
• Amend Parking By-Law 004-19 with new stopping and parking restrictions at multiple locations (RPT-0464-24).
• Receive and review the County of Brant 2023 Financial Statements (Cameron Johnston).
• Approve the Administration and Operations Committee minutes from September 17, 2024.

County of Brant Council

The County of Brant Council will consider several planning items, including public hearings on a telecommunications tower at 182 Governor’s Road and a sales trailer at 1024 Rest Acres Road. It will approve three zoning by‑law amendment applications: 139 Court Drive for intensified residential development, 26 Spruce Street for a temporary community centre, and the Burford Concession 7 parcel to change from Agricultural to Suburban Residential with a holding provision. Staff reports on the Downtown Paris Master Plan zoning implementation and on Bill 185 (Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act) will be received for information and future action.

• Zoning By‑Law Amendment (ZBA18‑24‑DN) for 139 Court Drive approved to modify Residential High Density Site Specific‑8 zone for intensified housing
• Temporary Use By‑Law Amendment (ZBA17‑24‑DN) for 26 Spruce Street approved for a community centre for up to three years
• Zoning By‑Law Amendment (ZBA10‑24‑DN) for Burford Concession 7 approved to re‑zone 17 ha from Agricultural to Suburban Residential and add a holding provision
• Public hearing on telecommunications tower application CT2‑24‑KD at 182 Governor’s Road
• Staff report RPT‑0124‑24 on Bill 185 recommending an Official Plan amendment to align with provincial housing legislation

Brant Heritage Committee

The Brant Heritage Committee meeting on October 3, 2024 will review staff reports including the Penman's Factory plaque unveiling, Culture Days programming, and a joint heritage committee meeting. It will adopt the minutes from the September 5, 2024 meeting and discuss Lunenburg Heritage Districts presented by the mayor. The committee will also consider its workplan and communications items.

• Penman's Factory Plaque Unveiling – presentation by J. Beddard
• Culture Days – presentation by J. Beddard
• Joint Heritage Committee Meeting – presentation by J. Beddard
• Adoption of Brant Heritage Committee minutes from September 5, 2024
• Discussion of Lunenburg Heritage Districts – Mayor Bailey

Tourism Advisory Committee

The Committee will consider approval of its October 3 agenda and declare any pecuniary interests. It will adopt the minutes from the September 5 meeting. Staff reports on the Culture Days recap, the Cobblestone Map, and the Tourism Information Centre will be presented. The meeting will conclude with a discussion of other business and set the next meeting date.

• Approval of the October 3 agenda
• Adoption of September 5, 2024 minutes
• Staff report: Culture Days recap
• Staff report: Cobblestone Map
• Staff report: Tourism Info Centre

Cemetery Advisory Committee

The Cemetery Advisory Committee will meet to discuss supervisor updates and specific cemetery maintenance and installation items. The meeting includes a site tour of the Paris Cemetery.

• Site visit to Paris Cemetery at 116 King Edward Street, Paris
• Discussion of damage to Black Granite Memorial Bench at Oakland Cemetery
• Installation of Columbarium at St. James Anglican Church Cemetery
• Review of results from the Advisory Committee Review
• September 2024 Parks & Cemetery Supervisor Update

County of Brant Council

The council will consider several staff reports, including the North Paris Fire Station concept with an estimated project cost of $7 million, and will vote on its approval and the next steps for construction drawings and contractor pre‑qualification. Additional items include the award of architectural design services for the Brant Sports Complex expansion at a total cost of $1,950,000 plus HST, and the contract for on‑demand ride‑share public transportation services for 2025‑2027 valued at $1.14 million to $1.21 million per year. The council will also review a zoning by‑law amendment for 123 Middle Townline Road, a telecommunication tower application at 519 German School Road, and a cooperative purchase of self‑contained breathing apparatus costing $1,616,340.

• North Paris Fire Station concept – estimated project cost $7 million
• Architectural design services for Brant Sports Complex expansion – $1,950,000 plus HST
• On‑demand ride‑share public transportation contract – $1,139,100 (2025), $1,173,273 (2026), $1,208,471.19 (2027)
• Zoning By‑Law amendment for 123 Middle Townline Road – change from Agricultural to Agricultural‑Special Exception‑9
• Cooperative purchase of SCBA equipment – $1,616,340

County of Brant Council - Special Meeting

The County of Brant Council will receive a presentation on the Engineer's Drainage Report for the Mitchell Municipal Drain and then give the first and second readings of By‑law No. 100‑24, adopting it as a provisional by‑law. A separate By‑law No. 101‑24 will be considered to confirm the proceedings of Council. Routine items such as attendance, agenda approval and declarations of pecuniary interests are also on the agenda.

• Public presentation of the Engineer's Drainage Report for the Mitchell Municipal Drain by Steve Brickman and Michel Terzian (Headway Engineering)
• First and second readings of By‑law No. 100‑24 to provide for drainage works on the Mitchell Municipal Drain
• Consideration of By‑law No. 101‑24 to confirm the proceedings of Council
• Approval of the meeting agenda
• Declaration of pecuniary interests

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider several consent applications for land adjustments and easements. The body will also review requests for minor variances regarding building heights, lot coverage, and fence height.

• Proposed severance of a 0.75 hectare lot for employment uses at 356-358 Bishopsgate Road
• Lot line adjustment of 0.18 hectares at 560 West Quarter Townline Road
• Request for a 13.87m building height variance at 35 McBay Road
• Request for a 7.5 foot fence variance at 45 Broadway Way Street East
• Creation of two reciprocal blanket easements for 20 and 44 Muir Road South

Paramedic Services Committee

The Paramedic Services Committee will consider a staff report on the draft 2025 budget for Paramedic Services (RPT-0373-24). This budget item was deferred from the September 11 meeting and an updated report will be provided in an addendum. The meeting will also handle routine items such as attendance, agenda approval, and declaration of pecuniary interests.

• Staff report RPT-0373-24: Paramedic Services Draft 2025 Budget (deferred, updated addendum to follow)
• Approval of agenda
• Declaration of pecuniary interests

County of Brant Council - Special Meeting

The council will approve the meeting agenda and record any pecuniary interests. It will convene in camera to discuss personal matters concerning an identifiable individual, including staff development. The meeting will set the next council meeting for September 24, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.

• Attendance
• Approval of agenda
• Declaration of pecuniary interests
• In-camera discussion of personal matters about an identifiable individual (staff development)
• Next meeting scheduled for September 24, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.

Administration and Operations Committee

The Administration and Operations Committee will consider and vote on a series of consent items, staff reports, and updates. Key decisions include awarding the Bennett Municipal Drain contract to Robinson Farm Drainage for $1,005,779.00, and directing $329,585 of Blue Box savings to offset a $1,216,915.28 waste‑collection cost increase. The committee will also approve updates to the Site Alteration By‑law, adopt Vehicle for Hire By‑law amendments, and reduce speed limits to 40 km/h on several roads near schools. Additional items cover the appointment of an engineer for the Terryberry Drain, a Species at Risk Mitigation Plan, and pre‑budget tender approvals for downtown Paris infrastructure projects.

• Award OPS‑RFT‑24‑26 Bennett Drain to Robinson Farm Drainage for $1,005,779.00 (excl. HST)
• Apply $329,585 Blue Box savings to offset $1,216,915.28 waste‑collection contract increase
• Approve Site Alteration By‑law Update and related amendments to License Tribunal Rules and By‑law 82‑22
• Adopt Vehicle for Hire By‑law amendments, including deletion of section 2.1(9) and fare‑card schedule change
• Reduce speed limits to 40 km/h at all times on specified road sections adjacent to schools

Government Relations Committee

The Brant County Government Relations Committee will meet on September 16, 2024, to approve previous minutes and receive staff reports on a government relations strategy and the 2024 ROMA Conference.

• Approval of Government Relations Committee minutes from April 12, 2024
• Review of Government Relations Strategy
• Verbal update on 2024 ROMA Conference Delegations
• Update on WOWC & SCOR

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The committee will approve its agenda and the minutes from the April 15, 2024 meeting. Members will discuss staff reports covering the committee’s terms of reference, inclusion updates, an age‑friendly washroom audit, ADS updates, MYAP timelines, summer projects, and the status of library site plans. A set of site‑plan control applications will also be considered. The meeting will conclude with a member update and scheduling of the next session.

• Approval of the September 16, 2024 agenda
• Approval of Accessibility Advisory Committee minutes from April 15, 2024
• Review of Site Plan Control Applications
• Staff reports on inclusion updates, age‑friendly plan washroom audit, and library site plan status
• Member update and setting the next meeting date

Paramedic Services Committee

The Paramedic Services Committee will receive several staff reports, including a statistical package and a budget‑to‑actual variance report. It will approve the 2025 Response Time Targets and Performance Plan and forward it to the Ministry of Health and Long‑Term Care. The committee will also receive the Paramedic Services Draft 2025 Budget and provide direction on the operating budget, capital budget, and associated decision packages. The Community Paramedic Palliative Wish program will be noted for continued support.

• Approval of the 2025 Response Time Targets and Performance Plan (RPT‑0371‑24)
• Review and direction on the Draft 2025 Operating Budget (RPT‑0373‑24)
• Review and direction on the Draft 2025 Capital Budget (RPT‑0373‑24)
• Decision Packages: 24‑hour additional ambulance, Commander, 0.5 Superintendent (RPT‑0373‑24)
• Continued support for the Community Paramedic Palliative Wish Program (RPT‑0432‑24)

County of Brant Council

The Council is meeting to consider several zoning by-law amendments and a telecommunications tower proposal. The body will decide on specific land-use changes for properties on Harley Road and West Quarter Townline Road, while receiving information on other residential and commercial requests.

• Zoning approval for 137 Harley Road to remove truck terminal use and limit accessory structures to 230 square metres
• Zoning approval for 375 Harley Road to change from Agricultural to Hamlet Residential
• Temporary zoning approval for 296 West Quarter Townline Road
• Information receipt for a 45.0m tall communication facility at 519 German School Road
• Request to rezone 26 Spruce Street from Heavy Industrial to permit a Community Centre for up to three years

Tourism Advisory Committee

The Tourism Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss staff reports and approve previous meeting minutes. The agenda includes a presentation on niche accommodations.

• Presentation on Niche Accommodations by B. Webb
• Staff update by D. Clements
• Approval of June 6, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approval of July 4, 2024 meeting minutes

Brant Heritage Committee

The Brant Heritage Committee will handle routine business, including approving the agenda, declaring any pecuniary interests, and adopting the minutes from the July 4, 2024 meeting. Staff will present reports on heritage projects such as the Penman's Factory plaque unveiling and upcoming Culture Days events.

• Approval of agenda
• Adoption of Brant Heritage Committee minutes from July 4, 2024
• Staff report: Penman's Factory plaque unveiling
• Staff report: Culture Days
• Committee workplan

Brant Connects Committee

The Brant Connects Joint Committee is meeting to discuss a SWIFT update and review the committee's Terms of Reference. The body will also consider the approval of minutes from its June 5, 2024 meeting.

• SWIFT Update provided by Councillor Miller
• Review of Brant Connects Committee Terms of Reference
• Approval of June 5, 2024 meeting minutes

Policy Development Committee

The Policy Development Committee is reviewing several policy updates, including by-law enforcement and fireworks regulations. The body is also discussing the dissolution of four advisory and special committees to improve operational efficiency.

• Proposal to dissolve the Cemetery, Tourism, Community Improvement Plan, and Brant Connects committees
• Proposed amendment to Fireworks By-law to permit fireworks on Diwali and Lunar New Year
• Proposed new By-law Enforcement Policy and Service Level Matrix effective October 1, 2024
• Proposal to permit chickens in Non-Urban Residential areas and zones
• Proposed Film Policy including a $10 daily parking stall fee and $300 road closure fee

Court of Revision

The Brant County Court of Revision meeting on September 3, 2024 will hear several municipal‑drain appeals for properties at 336 Bishopsgate Road, 338 Bishopsgate Road, 356‑358 Bishopsgate Road, and 1282/1284 Colborne Street West. The agenda also includes election of a chair, approval of the agenda, and a declaration of pecuniary interests. After reviewing the appeals, the board will provide responses before adjourning.

• Election of Chair
• Approval of Agenda
• Notice of Appeals Filed – 336 Bishopsgate Road (Scott Wilson)
• Notice of Appeals Filed – 338 Bishopsgate Road (B&B Landco Inc.)
• Notice of Appeals Filed – 356‑358 Bishopsgate Road (Paulsan Construction Inc.)

Court of Revision

The Brant County Court of Revision will elect a chair, approve its agenda, and address any appeals filed orally or in writing. It will also discuss communications and issue a response to the appeals. No substantive items beyond these procedural matters are listed.

• Election of Chair
• Approval of Agenda
• Appeals Filed Orally at the Meeting
• Notice of Appeals Filed
• Response to Appeals

County of Brant Council

The County of Brant Council will consider several staff reports, including awarding a $7,840,897.50 contract for Dundas Street East, Paris Road and Oak Park Road servicing upgrades to L82 Construction Limited. It will also approve a $631,852.01 contract for King Edward Street traffic signals and streetlights to KWS Electrical Services Inc., and a $129,900 purchase of a dual‑axle 800‑gallon Vac‑trailer for Brandt Tractor. A resolution will direct staff to review the County’s purchasing and tender policy.

• Award of OPS‑RFT‑24‑23 Dundas Street East, Paris Road and Oak Park Road upgrades to L82 Construction Limited for $7,840,897.50 (excluding HST)
• Award of OPS‑RFT‑24‑24 King Edward Street traffic signals and streetlights to KWS Electrical Services Inc. for $631,852.01 (excluding HST)
• Purchase of one dual‑axle 800‑gallon Vac‑trailer for Brandt Tractor at $129,900 plus tax
• Resolution to conduct a full review of the County’s purchasing/tender policy
• Request from the Muslim Association of Brantford for a letter of support

Agricultural Advisory Committee

The Agricultural Advisory Committee will approve its agenda and adopt the minutes from the June 27, 2024 meeting. It will consider the SP9-24-ES planning application for 351 German School Road presented by B. Kortleve. A staff report on the Rural Community Improvement Plan will be presented, and the Ontario Hazelnut Association farm tour will be announced. The meeting will conclude with scheduling the next session for September 23, 2024.

• Approval of agenda
• Adoption of June 27, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review of SP9-24-ES application for 351 German School Road
• Presentation of Rural Community Improvement Plan
• Announcement of Ontario Hazelnut Association farm tour

Cemetery Advisory Committee

The Committee will conduct a site visit at St. George Cemetery (257 St. George Road) before meeting at the Gaukel Memorial Community Centre. It will approve the agenda, adopt the May 23, 2024 minutes, and hear the July 2024 Parks & Cemetery Supervisor Update from D. Hussey. The meeting will also cover other business and set the next meeting for September 26, 2024.

• Site visit at 257 St. George Road, 9:30 am
• Approval of the July 25, 2024 agenda
• Adoption of Cemetery Advisory Committee minutes from May 23, 2024
• July 2024 Parks & Cemetery Supervisor Update – D. Hussey
• Next meeting scheduled for September 26, 2024 at County of Brant Council Chambers

County of Brant Council

The County of Brant Council is meeting to approve a Strategic Non-Core Asset Management Plan and various by-laws. The body will also consider funding for rural economic development and community tree planting.

• Award of Silver Street/Grand River Street North Intersection contract to Navacon Construction Inc. for $996,229.00
• Grant of up to $15,000.00 for façade improvements at 106 Grand River Street North, Paris
• Estimated $75,000 contribution for the Growing Canada’s Community Canopies tree planting initiative
• Declaration of Paris Drinks Fest as a municipally significant event for permit purposes
• By-law amendments regarding Development Charges, parking, and Fees and Charges

County of Brant Council - Special Meeting

The County of Brant Council is holding a special meeting to review engineer's drainage reports. Council will hear presentations and public comments before deciding whether to adopt these reports as provisional by-laws.

• Public meeting for the Third Concession Municipal Drain Engineer's Drainage Report
• Public meeting for the Bishopsgate Municipal Drain Engineer's Drainage Report
• First and second reading of By-law Number 57-24 regarding Third Concession Municipal Drain drainage works
• By-law Number 76-24 to confirm the proceedings of Council

Committee of Adjustment

The Brant County Committee of Adjustment will consider five applications for minor variances and land severances, including a new industrial lot and a detached residential unit. The body is expected to approve the requests subject to conditions.

• Minor Variance for 29 Broadview Dr (accessory structure)
• Consent for industrial lot at 1318 Colborne St W
• Consent for residential lot at 369 Scenic Drive
• Minor Variance for 164 Hwy 53 (lot coverage)
• Minor Variance for 14 Cornwell Rd (detached unit)

Administration and Operations Committee

The Administration and Operations Committee will approve a $927,740 asphalt mill and paving contract to GIP Paving Inc., and authorize a $3,000 transfer between the Burford Community Centre parking lot project and the Rising Park Pathway paving project. The committee will also receive information and approvals on joining the UNESCO Coalition of Inclusive Municipalities, updates to the 2024 Municipal Fees & Charges By‑Law, and the renewal of the County’s municipal insurance program with Intact Public Entities Inc. for an annual premium of $2,028,608. Additional matters include the cancellation of the Newport River Access project, discussions on a potential daycare lease at the Oakland Community Centre, and various staff reports and updates.

• Award GIP Paving Inc. $927,740 for asphalt mill and paving (OPS‑RFT‑24‑19)
• Transfer $3,000 from Burford Community Centre parking lot project to Rising Park Pathway paving
• Join UNESCO Coalition of Inclusive Municipalities (Mayor Bailey to sign)
• Approve updates to 2024 Municipal Fees & Charges By‑Law (senior program and facility fees)
• Renew County insurance with Intact Public Entities Inc. for $2,028,608 annual premium

Communities Improvement Plan Committee

The Communities Improvement Plan Committee will approve its agenda and adopt minutes from the April 11, 2024 meeting. It will decide on two grant applications: a signage improvement grant of up to $3,000 for 19 Broadway St. West, Unit 4, and a façade improvement grant of up to $10,000 for 106 Grand River St. N, both covering up to 50% of eligible costs. A staff report will recommend delegating authority to process small‑scale applications under the Paris Master Plan.

• Approval of the July 15, 2024 agenda
• Adoption of minutes from the April 11, 2024 meeting
• Approval of CIP‑24‑04 signage grant up to $3,000 for 19 Broadway St. West, Unit 4
• Approval of CIP‑24‑05 façade grant up to $10,000 for 106 Grand River St. N
• Staff report on delegation of authority for small‑scale applications

Planning and Development Committee

The committee is receiving information on several zoning by-law amendment applications. These include a residential subdivision proposal and land use changes on Harley Road. The committee will also receive a report from the Agricultural Advisory Committee.

• Proposed 108-home subdivision at 29 Thirteenth Concession Road
• Zoning amendment at 137 Harley Rd to remove truck terminal use
• Rezoning of 375 Harley Road from Agricultural to Hamlet Residential
• June 27, 2024, Agricultural Advisory Committee Report

County of Brant Council

The County of Brant Council is reviewing several zoning by-law amendments. Proposals include changing 1318 Colborne Street West to Light Industrial and updating 19 King Street South to Suburban Residential and Natural Heritage zones. The council will also consider requests to recognize undersized agricultural parcels at 138 Langford Church Road.

• Rezoning 1318 Colborne Street West from Agricultural to Light Industrial
• Rezoning 19 King Street South to Suburban Residential and Natural Heritage
• Proposed lot area reduction for 138 Langford Church Road
• By-law amendment for 61 Bethel Road

Tourism Advisory Committee

The committee will review a presentation regarding niche accommodations. The agenda also includes a staff update from D. Clements and the adoption of minutes from the June 6, 2024 meeting.

• Niche Accommodations presentation by B. Webb
• Staff update from D. Clements
• Adoption of June 6, 2024, meeting minutes

Brant Heritage Committee

The Brant Heritage Committee is reviewing recommendations for the implementation of the Arts, Culture & Heritage Strategy. Proposed actions include formalizing heritage planning duties under the Policy Planning Division and considering a consultant for designations in the 2025 Budget. The committee also discussed focusing on individual heritage designations in downtown Paris rather than a conservation district.

• Formalization of heritage planning duties under the Policy Planning Division
• Creation of a standard heritage designation by-law template
• Update to the County’s heritage register webpage by September 2024
• Verbal update on Arlington Brickwork Repairs
• Review of Heritage Banner drafts

Agricultural Advisory Committee

The Agricultural Advisory Committee is reviewing a planning application for 138 Langford Church Road. The meeting also includes information regarding nominations for the 2024 Excellence in Agriculture Awards.

• Zoning by-law amendment ZBA9-24-HH at 138 Langford Church Road
• Nominations for the 2024 Excellence in Agriculture Awards
• Adoption of April 29, 2024 meeting minutes

County of Brant Council

The Council will consider awarding a $2,678,573.90 contract to BEECH Infrastructure Group Ltd. for the West River Street reconstruction project. The agenda also includes public meetings regarding drainage reports and proposed development charges updates. Additionally, several temporary zoning amendments for residential use will be reviewed.

• $2,678,573.90 contract award for West River Street reconstruction to BEECH Infrastructure Group Ltd.
• Public meeting regarding the Engineer’s Drainage Report for the Third Concession Municipal Drain
• Public meeting on proposed Development Charges By-law and Background Study
• Temporary zoning amendments at 167 Third Concession Road and 464 Salt Springs Church Road to permit two dwelling units
• Approval of the 2024-2029 Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is reviewing applications for land division and minor variances. These include splitting a semi-detached dwelling in Paris and requesting setback and structure changes in Burford.

• Division of 19 Creeden St, Paris into two separate parcels
• Easement for heat pump maintenance at 19 Creeden St, Paris
• Construction of an accessory structure at 319 East Quarter Townline Rd, Burford
• Reduced side yard setback from 15m to 5.6m at 44 Muir Rd S, Burford

Administration and Operations Committee

The committee is reviewing design and tendering awards for several bridges and culverts. Discussions include maintaining current transit fares for 2025 and launching an RFP for on-demand transit services. The agenda also includes updates to sidewalk snow removal and open-air burning bylaws.

• Award of bridge design contracts, including $103,557.50 for Weir Bridge
• Proposal to maintain 2025 Brant Transit fare structure and $1,140,000 upset limit
• Repeal and replacement of the Sidewalk Snow Removal By-law
• Renaming of Oakland Forest Tract to Clayton Thompson Tract
• Appointment of Headway Engineering for the Cathcart Drain

County of Brant Council

The County of Brant Council will meet to consider a report regarding a proposed land swap involving Tigercat and Pinevest Homes. The agenda also includes the approval of By-law Number 48-24 to confirm Council proceedings.

• Proposed land swap with Tigercat and Pinevest Homes (RPT-336-24)
• By-law Number 48-24 to confirm Council proceedings
• Suspension of Section 4.e of the Procedural By-law for report RPT-0336-24

Planning and Development Committee

The committee is reviewing several zoning amendment applications regarding residential, agricultural, and industrial lands. Staff also presented a report recommending the reorganization of development planning meetings. This includes proposed changes to the Procedural By-law regarding Planning Council public meetings.

• Zoning amendment at 1318 Colborne Street West from Agricultural (A) to Light Industrial (M2).
• Zoning amendments for 167 Third Concession and 464 Salt Springs Road to allow existing homes to remain until new homes are built.
• Zoning amendment at 19 King Street South involving Agricultural, Residential, and Natural Heritage zones.
• Proposal to amend the Procedural By-law to allow Planning Council to hold public meetings.

Tourism Advisory Committee

The committee will receive a staff update and a tourism spending analysis from D. Clements. The agenda also includes the adoption of minutes from the May 02, 2024, meeting.

• Tourism Spending Analysis by D. Clements
• Staff Update by D. Clements
• Adoption of May 02, 2024, meeting minutes

Brant Heritage Committee

The Brant Heritage Committee is conducting routine administrative business at this meeting. The agenda lists only procedural steps, verbal updates on heritage programming and Culture Days, and a staff report regarding the Cleaver Bridge. No substantive policy changes, funding approvals, or binding votes are scheduled for discussion.

• Approval of minutes from the May 2, 2024 meeting
• Verbal update on upcoming heritage reporting by K. Cicman
• Verbal workplan update for Culture Days
• Review of correspondence regarding the Cleaver Bridge
• Verbal update on a joint Heritage Committee meeting

Brant Connects Committee

The Brant Connects Committee will receive an update on the Whitebox Program and discuss the CRRBC Conference. The meeting also includes reviews of CIRA internet performance tests and remaining underserved premises.

• Whitebox Program update
• CRRBC Conference discussion
• CIRA Internet Performance Test review
• Review of remaining underserved premises
• Municipal Consent Applications

Sports Hall of Fame Ad Hoc Committee

The Sports Hall of Fame Ad Hoc Committee meets on June 4, 2024, at Council Chambers, 7 Broadway Street West, Paris, ON. The agenda outlines procedural approvals for the meeting schedule and prior minutes. Members will discuss inductee plaque updates, select a master of ceremonies, and review a memorabilia policy document dated May 28, 2024.

• Approval of the June 4 agenda and March 27 meeting minutes
• Discussion on next steps for inductee plaque information updates
• Conversation regarding the master of ceremonies selection
• Review of the memorabilia policy attachment dated May 28, 2024