Brant County public meetings in 2025

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment approved six applications, including a boundary adjustment for 45/47 Laurel Street and minor variances for properties on Dundas Street West, Blue Lake Road, Main Street, Sixth Concession Road, and Pleasant Ridge Road. All applications were recommended for approval and met the criteria of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law 61-16. The approvals allow changes such as lot line adjustments, reduced setbacks, increased accessory‑structure coverage, and the removal of a surplus farm dwelling.

• Boundary adjustment (B31-25-LK) to sever ~392 m² from 47 Laurel St and add to 45 Laurel St
• Minor variance (A19-25-AV) at 116 Dundas St W for reduced interior and rear yard setbacks
• Minor variance (A20-25-RF) at 521 Blue Lake Rd to increase accessory‑structure coverage to 217 m²
• Minor variance (A24-25-AV) at 64 Main St for reduced street setback of porch and stairs
• Consent application (B28-25-AV) to sever a surplus farm dwelling (~0.47 ha) at 399 Pleasant Ridge Rd

The Committee of Adjustment approved six applications: a consent for a minor boundary adjustment at 45/47 Laurel Street, minor variances for 116 Dundas Street West, 521 Blue Lake Road, 64 Main Street, and 33 Sixth Concession Road, and a consent to sever a surplus farm dwelling at 399 Pleasant Ridge Road. All motions were carried. No vote tallies were recorded for these decisions.

• Approved consent application B31-25-LK (45/47 Laurel Street) – boundary adjustment
• Approved minor variance A19-25-AV (116 Dundas Street West)
• Approved minor variance A20-25-RF (521 Blue Lake Road)
• Approved minor variance A24-25-AV (64 Main Street) – subject to conditions
• Approved consent application B28-25-AV (399 Pleasant Ridge Road) – subject to amended conditions
• Approved minor variance A22-25-PB (33 Sixth Concession Road)

County of Brant Council - Special Meeting

The County of Brant Council is holding a special meeting to review additional information and recommendations regarding the Long Term Financial Plan. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss a property acquisition.

• Presentation of additional information on the Long Term Financial Plan by H. Boyd
• Council recommendations from the Long Term Financial Plan
• In camera session regarding a proposed or pending property acquisition

The council approved the acquisition of land next to the Biggars Lane Landfill, financing it through debentures. It also adopted a series of recommendations to add housing, solid‑waste, asset‑management, cybersecurity, and various capital projects to the Long‑Term Financial Plan, with votes ranging from unanimous to mixed outcomes.

• Approved purchase of lands adjacent to Biggars Lane Landfill (9‑0)
• Approved housing needs assessment projects for inclusion in the Long‑Term Financial Plan (9‑0)
• Approved solid waste management master plan projects (6‑3)
• Approved creation of an Asset Management Reserve (9‑0)
• Approved cybersecurity enhancements (9‑0)
• Approved additional attachments for roads equipment (9‑0)
• Approved additional Paris parks landscape trailer (8‑1)
• Approved amendment to Woodland Cultural Centre contribution (8‑1)

County of Brant Council

The County of Brant Council will meet to discuss a noise by-law exemption for the Paris Drinks Fest and vote on several municipal by-laws. The agenda also includes a resolution to support the Elect Respect campaign and a proclamation for Fibromyalgia Awareness Day.

• Noise Control By-law exemption for Paris Drinks Fest at Syl Apps Community Centre (August 14-15, 2026)
• By-law 123-25: Interim levy for taxes with 1.25 per cent monthly penalty and interest
• By-law 124-25: Assumption and dedication of lands in South Dumfries
• By-law 125-25: Drainage works for Terryberry Municipal Drain
• Resolution to support the Elect Respect campaign regarding civility in local government

The council added a Veterans' Crosswalk item to the agenda and approved it (9‑0). It received a delegation on Bills 56, 60 & 68 (9‑0) and adopted the November 25 minutes (9‑0). The Administration & Operations Committee report was approved, electing Peirce as chair and Howes as vice‑chair, approving a $17,000 façade grant, appointing Headway Engineering for a drainage report, authorizing $48,524.91 in tax write‑offs, and approving a design addendum to Bylaw 24‑25. The council also received a downtown Paris parking needs assessment and directed staff to consult on parking supply.

• Agenda amendment to add Veterans' Crosswalk approved (9‑0)
• Delegation on Bills 56, 60 & 68 received as information (9‑0)
• Minutes of November 25, 2025 adopted (9‑0)
• Peirce elected Chair and Howes elected Vice‑Chair of Administration & Operations Committee (approved)
• CIP façade improvement for 75 Grand River St N approved up to $17,000 (approved)
• Headway Engineering appointed to prepare drainage report (approved)
• Tax write‑offs of $48,524.91 authorized (approved)
• Revised design addendum to Bylaw 24‑25 approved (approved)

County of Brant Council - Special Meeting

The County of Brant Council is holding a special meeting to review a staff report on the Community Planning Permit System. The body will discuss facilities, services, and community benefits to provide feedback for staff to use during the system's development.

• Discussion on Report RPT-0438-25 regarding the Community Planning Permit System (CPPS)

The council unanimously approved the special meeting agenda. It also received report RPT-0438-25 on the Community Planning Permit System and directed staff to consider the council’s comments in developing the system.

• Approved agenda (9-0)
• Received Community Planning Permit System report and referred comments to staff (9-0)

Administration and Operations Committee

The Administration and Operations Committee is reviewing a parking needs assessment for downtown Paris and the 2026 Interim Tax Levy Bylaw. The body is also considering a budget overview for Grand Erie Public Health and various drainage works reports.

• Proposed approval of up to $17,000 for façade improvements at 75 Grand River Street North
• Authorization to write off taxes totaling $48,524.91
• Appointment of Headway Engineering for the Chant Municipal Drain report
• Approval of a paid duty contract for the 2025-26 Festive R.I.D.E. program
• Review of the 2026 Interim Tax Levy Bylaw

The Administration and Operations Committee elected Councillor Peirce as Chair and Councillor Howes as Vice‑Chair for 2026. The agenda and several consent items were approved unanimously, including a $17,000 façade improvement at 75 Grand River Street North. The Committee appointed Headway Engineering to prepare a drainage report for the Chant Municipal Drain petition and approved a tax write‑off of $48,524.91. It also presented the 2026 Interim Tax Levy Bylaw to Council and amended By‑law 24‑25 for the Terryberry Municipal Drain.

• Councillor Peirce elected Chair (10‑0)
• Councillor Howes elected Vice‑Chair (10‑0)
• Agenda approved (10‑0)
• CIP façade improvement at 75 Grand River St N approved $17,000 (10‑0)
• Headway Engineering appointed for Chant Municipal Drain report (10‑0)
• Interim Tax Levy Bylaw presented to Council (10‑0)
• Tax write‑off authorized $48,524.91 (10‑0)
• Amendment to By‑law 24‑25 for Terryberry Drain approved (10‑0)

County of Brant Council - Special Meeting

The County of Brant Council will receive a staff report on the Long Term Financial Plan and 2026 budget as information. Delegations will be heard on budgeting the replacement of the Cleaver Road vehicle bridge and on rebuilding that bridge for vehicle traffic. The meeting will also set the next council session for December 18, 2025.

• Presentation of the Long Term Financial Plan (Nov 27) by H. Boyd
• Delegation by Andrea Bowden on budgeting the replacement of the Cleaver Road vehicle bridge into the 2026 budget
• Delegation by Rosemary Prohaska on rebuilding the Cleaver Road Bridge for vehicle traffic
• Staff Report RPT-0431-25 – Long Term Financial Plan Annual Review and 2026 Budget (received as information)
• Council to reconvene on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.

Council approved the meeting agenda unanimously. A motion to direct staff to review tax revenues and spending per ward was defeated 4‑5. The council accepted delegations on the Cleaver Road bridge and a staff report on the Long Term Financial Plan as information.

• Approved meeting agenda (8‑0)
• Defeated motion to permit delegations to present in advance of agenda item 5 (1‑7)
• Defeated motion to direct staff to review tax revenues and spending per ward (4‑5)
• Approved receipt of delegations from Andrea Bowden and Rosemary Prohaska as information (9‑0)
• Approved receipt of Staff Report RPT‑0431‑25 as information (9‑0)

Brant Heritage Committee

The Brant Heritage Committee will approve its agenda and the minutes from the November 6, 2025 meeting. It will adopt the 2026 workplan and five‑year goals and approve the 2026 meeting schedule. The committee will also prepare amendments to By‑Law 102-00, its Terms of Reference, for council approval.

• Approve the meeting agenda
• Approve the November 6, 2025 minutes
• Approve the 2026 Heritage Committee workplan and five‑year goals
• Approve the 2026 Heritage Committee meeting schedule
• Prepare amendments to By‑Law 102-00 (Terms of Reference) for council

The Brant Heritage Committee approved its agenda and the minutes from the November 6 meeting. It received the 2026 workplan and five‑year goals as information, approved the workplan attachment, and directed that amendments to By‑Law 102‑00 be prepared. The committee also approved the 2026 meeting schedule. All motions were carried.

• Approved agenda (carried)
• Approved November 6, 2025 minutes (carried)
• Received 2026 workplan and 5‑Year Goals as information (carried)
• Approved 2026 workplan attachment (carried)
• Ordered amendments to By‑Law 102‑00 to be prepared (carried)
• Approved 2026 meeting schedule (carried)

County of Brant Council

The County of Brant Council will vote to approve a zoning by‑law amendment (ZBA18‑25‑LG) that changes the land at 152 Pleasant Ridge Road from Rural Residential to Natural Heritage and Rural Residential‑Special Exception. The council will also receive information on two other rezoning applications: 125 Bethel Road (Agricultural to Heavy Industrial) and 169 & 197 Pottruff Road (Agricultural/Natural Heritage to Heavy Industrial). Additional items include adopting minutes, several by‑law motions, and a by‑election by‑law for the vacant Ward 5 seat.

• Approve Zoning By‑Law Amendment ZBA18‑25‑LG for 152 Pleasant Ridge Road (RR → NH & RR‑65)
• Receive information on ZBA19‑25‑LK for 125 Bethel Road (A → M3‑XX Heavy Industrial)
• Receive information on ZBA21‑25‑LK for 169 & 197 Pottruff Road (A & NH → M3‑XX Heavy Industrial)
• Adopt By‑law 120‑25 to further amend the Comprehensive Zoning By‑law (152 Pleasant Ridge Road)
• Adopt By‑law 121‑25 to authorize a by‑election for the vacant Ward 5 council seat

The council approved the zoning by‑law amendment application ZBA18‑25‑LG for 152 Pleasant Ridge Road, changing the land from Rural Residential to Natural Heritage and Rural Residential Special Exception. The motion was moved by Councillor Coleman, seconded by Councillor Howes, and passed unanimously with a 9‑to‑0 vote. The council also read and passed by‑laws 120‑25, 121‑25, and 122‑25, including authorizing a by‑election for the vacant Ward 5 seat. All decisions were carried unanimously.

• Approved zoning amendment ZBA18-25-LG for 152 Pleasant Ridge Road (9-0)
• Approved By-law 120-25 to amend Comprehensive Zoning By-law (9-0)
• Approved By-law 121-25 to authorize a by‑election for vacant Ward 5 seat (9-0)
• Approved By-law 122-25 to confirm proceedings of Council (9-0)
• Received ZBA19-25-LK (125 Bethel Road) information; comments referred to staff (9-0)
• Received ZBA21-25-LK (169 & 197 Pottruff Road) information; comments referred to staff (9-0)
• Approved agenda for December 2 2025 (9-0)
• Adopted minutes of November 11 2025 (9-0)

County of Brant Council

The County of Brant Council will discuss the 2026 Paramedic Services operating and capital budgets. The meeting includes a statutory public meeting regarding a new Fees & Charges By-law for 2026 and a funding request for the Woodland Cultural Centre.

• Proposed 2026 Paramedic Services Operating Budget with base expenditures of $21,641,133
• Proposed 2026 Paramedic Services Capital Budget of $1,401,000
• By-law 118-25 to establish fees and charges for 2026
• Proposed $50,000 tile drain loan for 383 McPherson School Road, St. George
• By-law 117-25 to assume and dedicate Parts 2, 3 and 4, 2R-8927 for public road purposes

Council approved the purchase of two 28,000‑kg diesel trucks from Metro Freightliner at an approximate cost of $210,607 each. The council also approved a $29,330 Community Improvement Plan grant for 91 Grand River Street North and adopted the 2026 fees and charges by‑law. All motions were carried with unanimous or majority votes as recorded.

• Approved agenda (10‑0)
• Received Woodland Cultural Centre funding request delegation (10‑0)
• Confirmed event organizer letter for 2026 Paris Drinks Fest (6‑4)
• Received multiple consent items as information (10‑0)
• Elected Councillor Coleman as Policy Development Committee Chair (10‑0)
• Approved $29,330 CIP funding for 91 Grand River St N (10‑0)
• Authorized purchase of two diesel trucks (~$210,607 each)
• Approved 2026 fees and charges by‑law (10‑0)

County of Brant O.P.P. Detachment Board

The board will meet to review the Brant County OPP Detachment Commander's Report and receive updates from the Chair, Councillor Peirce, and OAPSB Zone 4. The meeting also includes the adoption of minutes from the October 28, 2025 meeting.

• Brant County OPP Detachment Commander's Report
• Adoption of October 28, 2025 meeting minutes
• Update from OAPSB Zone 4 - J Haley
• Update from Councillor Peirce

The board approved the draft 2026 County of Brant OPP Detachment budget and directed staff to purchase two e‑bikes (up to $10,000) and a camera (up to $1,000) using the 2025 surplus, and to develop a Memorandum of Understanding with the OPP. It also approved a $100.00 gift for retiring Community Mobilization Officer Michelle Murphy and adopted the 2026 meeting schedule. All motions were carried.

• Approved the 2026 Draft County of Brant OPP Detachment Board Budget estimate (as may be amended) and submitted it to County Council
• Directed purchase of two e‑bikes and accessories at a maximum cost of $10,000 using the 2025 surplus
• Directed purchase of a camera at a maximum cost of $1,000 using the 2025 surplus
• Directed staff to develop a Memorandum of Understanding between the County of Brant and the Brant OPP for asset use
• Approved a gift of up to $100.00 to recognize retiring Community Mobilization Officer Michelle Murphy
• Approved the 2026 County of Brant OPP Detachment Board meeting schedule
• Received the Brant County OPP Detachment Commander's Report of November 25, 2025 as information
• Received Staff Report RPT-0408-25 “False Alarm Statistics – January 2024 to October 2025” as information

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will review two public hearing applications regarding land boundaries and zoning variances. The body is also discussing the 2026 meeting schedule.

• Consent Application B24-25-RF: Re-establishing original lot lines for 21 and 23 Highway 2
• Consent Application B25-25-RF: Transferring approximately 440 square metres from 21 Highway 2 to 23 Highway 2
• Minor Variance A18-25-RC: Request for 12.05 meter height and 1.64 meter side yard setback at 43 Victor Boulevard
• Discussion of the 2026 Committee of Adjustment Schedule

The Committee of Adjustment approved the 2026 meeting schedule, the November 20 agenda, and the October 16 minutes. It also approved Consent Applications B24‑25‑RF and B25‑25‑RF to re‑establish and adjust parcels at 21 and 23 Highway 2. A minor variance for 43 Victor Boulevard was approved, allowing a higher building height and reduced side‑yard setback.

• Approved 2026 Committee of Adjustment schedule (carried)
• Approved agenda for November 20, 2025 meeting (carried)
• Approved minutes from October 16, 2025 meeting (carried)
• Approved Consent Application B24‑25‑RF for 21 & 23 Highway 2 (carried)
• Approved Consent Application B25‑25‑RF for 21 & 23 Highway 2 (carried)
• Approved Minor Variance A18‑25‑RC for 43 Victor Boulevard (carried)
• Scheduled next meeting for December 18, 2025 (hybrid) (carried)
• Adjourned meeting (carried)

Paramedic Services Committee

The Paramedic Services Committee will approve its agenda, elect a chair and vice‑chair, and adopt minutes from the October 20, 2025 meeting. Staff reports include a statistical package, a budget‑to‑actual variance for September 30, 2025, a construction update for the Brant‑Brantford headquarters, and a pre‑budget approval to replace three ambulances. The committee is asked to place refundable deposits of $149,557.80 for two ambulances and to permit direct negotiation with Demers Ambulances for three ambulances up to $908,702.

• Authorize refundable deposits of $149,557.80 for two replacement ambulances, funded from the contingency reserve
• Permit the General Manager to negotiate purchase of three ambulances with Demers Ambulances, maximum price $908,702
• Receive construction status update for Brant‑Brantford Paramedic Services Headquarters (Phase 2 at 150 Savannah Oaks Drive)
• Review budget‑to‑actual variance report for Paramedic Services as of September 30, 2025
• Adopt minutes from the Paramedic Services Committee meeting on October 20, 2025

The Paramedic Services Committee approved staff to place refundable deposits of $149,557.80 for two replacement ambulances and to directly negotiate the purchase of three ambulances up to $908,702. Both actions were carried unanimously (4‑0). The committee also received several reports as information and approved the 2026 meeting schedule.

• Approved agenda for November 19, 2025 (4‑0)
• Adopted minutes from October 20, 2025 (4‑0)
• Received Paramedic Services Statistical Package as information (4‑0)
• Received budget‑to‑actual variance report as information (4‑0)
• Received construction status update for headquarters as information (4‑0)
• Authorized refundable deposits of $149,557.80 for two ambulances (4‑0)
• Permitted direct negotiation for three ambulances up to $908,702 (4‑0)
• Approved 2026 Paramedic Services Committee meeting schedule (4‑0)

Administration and Operations Committee

The Administration and Operations Committee approved the 2026 Fees and Charges by a 9‑to‑1 vote, including a directive for staff to prepare a report on Brant Transit fare increases. It also approved the 2026 Council and Standing Committee meeting schedule, the Community Improvement Plan for 91 Grand River Street North (up to $29,330), and instructed staff to negotiate a renewal of the municipal insurance program. Several reports were received as information.

• Approved 2026 Fees and Charges, 9‑to‑1 (Yes 9, No 1)
• Approved 2026 Council and Standing Committee meeting schedule, unanimous (10‑to‑0)
• Approved CIP‑25‑20 for 91 Grand River Street North, up to $29,330, unanimous (10‑to‑0)
• Directed staff to prepare a report exploring Brant Transit fare increases, unanimous (9‑to‑1)
• Directed staff to negotiate municipal insurance renewal with Intact Public Entities Inc., unanimous (10‑to‑0)
• Received Emergency Management Program update as information, unanimous (10‑to‑0)
• Received Grand River Conservation Authority 2026 Draft Budget as information, unanimous (10‑to‑0)
• Received Fire Services Activity Report – October 2025 as information, unanimous (10‑to‑0)

Accessibility Advisory Committee

Drew Baird was elected Chair and Vicky Smith was elected Vice Chair for the remainder of 2026. The committee approved its agenda and adopted the September 15, 2025 minutes. It recommended deferring the installation of drop‑down grab bars and change tables to the 2026 budget and seeking additional funding from outside the committee’s budget. The committee also received informational items about the “Better Call Paul” campaign and the 2026 meeting dates.

• Elected Drew Baird as Chair (carried)
• Elected Vicky Smith as Vice Chair (carried)
• Approved the November 17 agenda (carried)
• Adopted September 15, 2025 minutes (carried)
• Recommended deferring grab bars and change tables to 2026 budget and seeking external funding (carried)
• Received information items: Better Call Paul campaign and 2026 meeting dates (carried)

County of Brant Council

Council will receive a zoning by‑law amendment application to change 152 Pleasant Ridge Road from Rural Residential to Rural Residential, Special Exception, allowing a home industry and increased accessory structure coverage. The council will also receive draft Phase 1 policies of the Omnibus Official Plan Amendment (OPA3-25‑BK) for staff review and comment. Additionally, staff will present the Cainsville Premier Employment Hub land‑use strategy and consider two by‑law amendments.

• ZBA18-25-LG – rezoning of 152 Pleasant Ridge Road (RR to RR‑XX) for home industry
• Draft Phase 1 policies of Omnibus Official Plan Amendment (OPA3-25‑BK) received for information
• Staff report on Cainsville Premier Employment Hub Land Use Strategy (RPT‑0378‑25)
• By‑law 114‑25 – amendment to Comprehensive Zoning By‑law (Stoney Ridge Phase 3)
• By‑law 115‑25 – by‑law to confirm council proceedings

The council suspended two sections of the Procedural By-law to allow late delegations and a time‑sensitive item. Delegations and several planning items were received as information, and staff were directed to prepare final versions of the Omnibus Official Plan amendment. The council approved delegation requests for the 2026 ROMA conference covering water‑treatment funding and gender‑based violence advocacy. By‑laws 114‑25 and 115‑25 were read for the first and second times and adopted.

• Suspended section 10.b of the Procedural By-law (9‑0)
• Suspended section 4.e of the Procedural By-law for a time‑sensitive item (9‑0)
• Received delegations from Ella Haley and Kayly Robbins as information (9‑0)
• Received Zoning By‑law Amendment Application ZBA18‑25‑LG as information (9‑0)
• Received draft Phase 1 policies of OPA3‑25‑BK and directed staff to prepare final version (9‑0)
• Approved ROMA conference delegation requests to Ministries of Infrastructure, Children, Community and Social Services, and Women’s Social and Economic Opportunity (9‑0)
• Adopted By‑law 114‑25 (first and second readings) to amend the Comprehensive Zoning By‑law (9‑0)
• Adopted By‑law 115‑25 (first and second readings) to confirm Council proceedings (9‑0)

County of Brant Council - Special Meeting

Brant County Council will discuss the Community Planning Permit System, specifically focusing on classes of development and public engagement. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. in Council Chambers.

• Discussion of Community Planning Permit System classes of development
• Review of public engagement and notification options
• Meeting held in Council Chambers, 7 Broadway Street West, Paris, ON

The council approved the special meeting agenda with a 7‑to‑0 vote. It then received report RPT‑0392‑25 on the Community Planning Permit System and directed that the discussion and comments be referred to staff for further consideration, passing the motion 8‑to‑0. No in‑camera items were reported.

• Approved agenda (7‑0)
• Received RPT‑0392‑25 report and referred comments to staff (8‑0)

Brant Heritage Committee

The Committee will discuss a staff report regarding the review of Cultural Heritage Policies within the Official Plan. This review follows the adoption of a new Official Plan in May 2023 and the 2024 Provincial Planning Statement.

• RPT-0383-25: Official Plan Review of Cultural Heritage Policies
• Discussion on draft amendments to the Official Plan's Cultural Heritage Policies
• Property Standards discussion

The Brant Heritage Committee approved its November 6 agenda and the October 2 minutes. It received the Official Plan Review of Cultural Heritage policies (RPT‑0383‑25) and directed that the committee’s comments be sent to staff for review. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda – Carried
• Approved October 2, 2025 minutes – Carried
• Received Official Plan Review of Cultural Heritage policies (RPT‑0383‑25) – Carried
• Referred committee comments on the heritage policy review to staff – Carried

Policy Development Committee

The Policy Development Committee will meet on November 4, 2025, to approve the agenda, adopt previous minutes, and receive two staff reports: a Fire Master Plan status update and a Major Project Dashboard for November 2025.

• Approval of November 4, 2025 agenda
• Adoption of September 2, 2025 committee minutes
• Fire Master Plan Status Update #2
• Major Project Dashboard – November 2025

The committee waived By-law S.94 to permit a member to serve consecutive years. Councillor Coleman was elected Chair and Councillor Oakley elected Vice‑Chair for 2026, both unanimously. The agenda and the September 2, 2025 minutes were approved. Two staff reports were received as information.

• Waived By-law S.94 to allow consecutive service (10‑0)
• Elected Councillor Coleman as Chair (10‑0)
• Elected Councillor Oakley as Vice Chair (10‑0)
• Approved agenda (10‑0)
• Adopted September 2, 2025 minutes (10‑0)
• Received Fire Master Plan Status Update #2 as information (10‑0)
• Received Major Project Dashboard – November 2025 as information (10‑0)

County of Brant Council

The County of Brant Council will discuss various parking and traffic changes, including new fire route restrictions and a proposed ban on heavy trucks in residential areas. The meeting also includes presentations on social services budgeting and energy project support.

• Proposed amendments to Parking By-Law Number 004-19 for Kathleen Street, Dundas Street West, and Tutela Heights Road
• Proposed fire route parking prohibitions at 197 Pinehurst Road, 40 Whitlaw Way, 50 Whitlaw Way, and 113 Hartley Avenue
• Proposed ban on parking heavy trucks (4.5 metric tonnes or more) in residential areas
• Request for Municipal Support Resolution from Ferma Energy & Innergex Renewables
• Financial pledge presentation for the new Lansdowne Children's Centre

The council approved its October 28 agenda and received several delegations as information. It voted to reduce urban yard waste collection weeks, discontinue the curbside Christmas tree program, and award a $438,288.67 consulting contract. It also approved billing for 2024 drainage maintenance and appointed an engineer to prepare a drainage petition report.

• Approved October 28 agenda (10‑0)
• Received multiple delegations (City of Brantford, Lansdowne Children’s Centre, Noisemaker Presents, etc.) as information (10‑0)
• Reduced Urban Yard Waste collection weeks from nine to six per year (estimated $100,000 annual savings) (10‑0)
• Discontinued Curbside Christmas Tree Collection (estimated $10,000 annual savings) (10‑0)
• Awarded OPS‑RFP‑25‑06 consultant services to WSP Canada Inc. for $438,288.67 (10‑0)
• Approved RPT‑0339‑25 and By‑law XX‑25 to bill 2024 drainage maintenance costs to property owners (10‑0)
• Appointed K. Smart Associates Limited to prepare a drainage petition report (10‑0)

County of Brant O.P.P. Detachment Board

The Board will receive the O.P.P. Detachment Commander's report and a presentation on crisis services from SOAR Community Services. The meeting also includes updates from the OAPSB Zone 4 and the Board Chair.

• Presentation by Julie Smith and Chantal Dungey of SOAR Community Services regarding COAST/MCRT crisis services
• Receipt of the Brant County O.P.P. Detachment Commander's Report (September Power BI Report)
• Discussion on Remembrance Day Services involving Royal Canadian Legion Branch 605 St. George

The Board approved the October 28 agenda and received a delegation from SOAR Community Services as information. It accepted the Detachment Commander's Report and the draft 2026 budget staff report as information, and instructed staff to provide direction and a final draft for the November meeting. The Board approved a $175 wreath and ribbons for Remembrance Day and approved a commemorative plaque up to $200 and ongoing engraving costs for the Bruce Harschnitz Memorial Award. The Board met In Camera to discuss confidential information, reconvened in open session, and adjourned to meet again on November 25, 2025.

• Approved October 28 agenda (carried)
• Received SOAR Community Services delegation as information (carried)
• Received Detachment Commander's Report as information (carried)
• Directed staff to provide budget direction and a final Draft 2026 Budget for November meeting (carried)
• Approved purchase of Remembrance Day wreath and ribbons (~$175) (carried)
• Approved purchase of commemorative plaque for Auxiliary Unit (max $200) (carried)
• Approved ongoing engraving cost for Bruce Harschnitz Memorial Award (carried)
• Constituted In Camera session on confidential information (carried)

County of Brant Council - Special Meeting

The County of Brant Council will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Council Chambers, 7 Broadway Street West, Paris, ON. The agenda includes attendance, approval of the agenda, declaration of pecuniary interests, a council education session presented by John Pappas of Aird & Berlis LLP, and adjournment.

• Attendance
• Approval of Agenda
• Declaration of Pecuniary Interests
• Council Education Session – John Pappas, Aird & Berlis LLP
• Next Meeting and Adjournment

At the special meeting on Oct. 28, 2025, Council unanimously approved the meeting agenda. The council also formally received an education session presented by John Pappas of Aird & Berlis on navigating the election period, with a 9‑to‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 5:05 p.m.

• Approved agenda (8‑0)
• Received education presentation (9‑0)
• Adjourned meeting

Administration and Operations Committee

The Administration and Operations Committee is reviewing proposed reductions to curbside waste services and a contract for environmental monitoring. The body is also considering various parking by-law amendments and drainage maintenance billing.

• Proposed reduction of Urban Yard Waste Collection from 9 to 6 weeks ($100,000 annual saving) and discontinuation of Christmas Tree Collection ($10,000 annual saving)
• Award of environmental monitoring and reporting contract to WSP Canada Inc. for $438,288.67 over three years
• Proposed by-law to bill residents for 2024 municipal drains maintenance costs
• Pre-budget approval to begin the purchase process for 11 vehicles and equipment
• Proposed parking and traffic modifications on Kathleen Street, Dundas Street West, Tutela Heights Road, and downtown areas

The Administration and Operations Committee approved its agenda and received the 2024 financial statements as information. It accepted delegations on a fire‑station location study, a light‑intrusion by‑law proposal (referred for review), and multiple community inputs on the Cleaver Road Bridge. The committee approved a reduction in urban yard‑waste collection weeks, discontinued the curbside Christmas‑tree program, awarded a three‑year environmental monitoring contract to WSP Canada for $438,288.67, and approved a by‑law to bill 2024 drainage‑maintenance costs to affected property owners.

• Agenda approved (10‑0)
• 2024 financial statements received as information (10‑0)
• Fire‑station location study delegation received as information (10‑0)
• Light‑intrusion by‑law delegation received and referred (9‑1)
• Procedural by‑law amendment to extend bridge delegation time defeated (4‑6)
• Urban yard‑waste collection reduced to six weeks per year (9‑1)
• Curbside Christmas‑tree collection program discontinued (7‑3)
• Environmental monitoring contract awarded to WSP Canada Inc. for $438,288.67 (10‑0)

Paramedic Services Committee

The Special Paramedic Services Committee will approve its agenda and adopt minutes from September meetings. It will receive two budget update reports and request additional information. The committee is asked to provide direction and approve the 2026 base and capital budget for paramedic services.

• Approve the October 20, 2025 agenda
• Adopt Paramedic Services Committee minutes from September 10, 17, and 29
• Receive RPT-0364-25: 2026 Budget Update – Request for Additional Information
• Receive RPT-0379-25: 2026 Budget Update – Belated Budget Items and provide direction/approval of the 2026 base and capital budget

The Special Paramedic Services Committee approved its agenda and adopted the September minutes unanimously. It received a budget update report (RPT-0364-25) as information. The committee approved two amendments to the 2026 budget, both setting the service at nine ambulatory units starting October 1 2026, with final enhancement recommendations slated for June 2026 and June 2027 respectively.

• Approved agenda (6‑0)
• Adopted September 10, 17, 29 minutes (6‑0)
• Received report RPT-0364-25 Paramedic Services 2026 Budget Update – Request for Additional Information (no vote)
• Approved amendment: budget based on 9 ambulatory units, start Oct 1 2026, recommendation to fill enhancement considered June 2026 (4‑2)
• Approved draft budget: 9 ambulatory units, start Oct 1 2026, recommendation to fill enhancement considered June 2027 (5‑1)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold public hearings to consider several consent applications for new residential lots and surplus farm dwellings. The body will also review minor variance requests regarding building setbacks and accessory structure coverage.

• B22-25-AV: Proposed creation of one residential lot at 72 Harrisburg Road
• A13-25-AV: Variance for a 6.88-meter side yard setback for a pavilion at 43 Old Greenfield Road
• B21-24-RF: Proposed severance of a surplus farm dwelling at 319 Ellis Avenue
• B12-25-PB: Proposed severance of a surplus farm dwelling at 612 Burtch Road
• A16-25-PB: Variance for 1.2-meter side and rear yard setbacks at 265 Highway 2

The Committee of Adjustment approved the meeting agenda and adopted the September 18, 2025 minutes. It then approved six land‑use applications: a consent for a new residential lot at 72 Harrisburg Street, consents to sever surplus farm dwellings at 319 Ellis Avenue and 612 Burtch Road, and minor variances for 43 Old Greenfield Road, 265 Highway 2, and 33 Sixth Concession Road. All motions were carried without recorded vote tallies.

• Agenda approved (Carried)
• September 18, 2025 minutes adopted (Carried)
• Consent Application B22-25-AV for 72 Harrisburg Street approved (Carried)
• Minor Variance Application A13-25-AV for 43 Old Greenfield Road approved (Carried)
• Consent Application B21-24-RF for 319 Ellis Avenue approved (Carried)
• Consent Application B12-25-PB for 612 Burtch Road approved (Carried)
• Minor Variance Application A16-25-PB for 265 Highway 2 approved (Carried)
• Minor Variance Application A14-25-PB for 33 Sixth Concession Road approved (Carried)

County of Brant Council

The County of Brant Council will consider several zoning amendment applications, including a refusal for 202 West Quarter Townline Road and approvals for 612 Burtch Road and 71 Woodslee Avenue. The 71 Woodslee Avenue application changes the zoning from Light Industrial to Residential Multiple Medium Density and Open Space, and also approves a subdivision plan for townhomes, apartments, and a park. Staff will present a report on developing a County‑wide Community Planning Permit System and recommend drafting related by‑law and Official Plan amendments. A request for a letter of support from Walters Inc. will also be considered.

• ZBA19-24-PB – 202 West Quarter Townline Road – application refused
• ZBA12-25-PB – 612 Burtch Road – rezoning approved to site‑specific Agricultural (A‑201)
• ZBA10-25-RC & PS2-25-RC – 71 Woodslee Avenue – zoning changed to RM2‑37, RM2‑38, OS1 and subdivision approved
• Staff report RPT‑0363‑25 on Community Planning Permit System – recommendation to draft CPP by‑law and Official Plan amendment
• Walters Inc. – request for a letter of support

The council approved the meeting agenda and suspended a procedural by‑law clause to consider time‑sensitive items. It received a delegation from Dillon Consulting on the Community Planning Permit System as information. Council endorsed the foundational assumptions for the system and directed staff to draft a CPP by‑law and Official Plan amendment. It also adopted the September 9 minutes and recorded two zoning amendment applications as information.

• Agenda approved and section 4.e suspended (10‑0)
• Delegation on Community Planning Permit System received as information (10‑0)
• Report RPT‑0363‑25 received as information (10‑0)
• Foundational assumptions for the Community Planning Permit System endorsed (8‑2)
• Staff directed to draft CPP by‑law and Official Plan amendment (8‑2)
• September 9 minutes adopted (10‑0)
• ZBA16‑25‑LG zoning amendment received as information (10‑0)
• ZBA15‑25‑LG zoning amendment received as information (10‑0)

Brant Heritage Committee

The Brant Heritage Committee will review its 2026 workplan and five-year objectives, approve minutes from September 4, 2025, and discuss the 69 Washington Street Project. The meeting will also cover a Culture Days update and the Fall Forum Survey.

• Approval of September 4, 2025 minutes
• Discussion of Terms of Reference
• Culture Days Update
• 2026 Heritage Committee Workplan and 5-Year Objectives
• 69 Washington Street Project Update

The Brant Heritage Committee approved its October 2 agenda and the September 4 minutes, both motions carried. No other formal motions were passed; the committee discussed its 2026 workplan and assigned members to identify three potential heritage properties for the November meeting. The meeting adjourned at 5:43 p.m.

• Agenda approved (motion carried)
• September 4 minutes approved (motion carried)

Paramedic Services Committee

The Paramedic Services Committee is meeting to provide direction and approval for the 2026 base and capital budgets. The session includes a review of budget updates and a deferred item regarding the 2026 budget update.

• Approval of 2026 base budget and capital budget (RPT-0364-25)
• Review of 2026 Paramedic Services Budget Update (RPT-0349-25)
• Change request for FirstWatch Software Expansion
• Change request for 2 additional ERVs
• Review of 10 Year Capital Plan

The Paramedic Services Committee met without a quorum, so it proceeded for information purposes only. The agenda was not formally approved, and no votes or resolutions were taken. Staff presented a 2026 budget update and a request for additional information, both for information only. The meeting was adjourned at 11:28 a.m.

County of Brant Council - Special Meeting

The council will consider awarding a contract to ROMAG Contracting Ltd. for upgrades to the St. George Wastewater Treatment Plant at a bid price of $41,350,000 (excluding HST). The council will adopt a resolution opposing the Ontario government's proposed ban on Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) and will direct staff to forward related reports and letters to the Premier and other officials. The council will also direct staff to monitor legislative developments on ASE.

• Award contract to ROMAG Contracting Ltd. for St. George WWTP upgrades – $41,350,000 (excl. HST)
• Resolution opposing proposed provincial ban on Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE)
• Staff directed to forward report and letter to Premier Doug Ford and other officials
• Staff directed to monitor announcements and legislative changes affecting ASE
• Approval of agenda and attendance items (procedural)

The council awarded the St. George Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrade to ROMAG Contracting Ltd. for $41,350,000. It adopted a resolution opposing the proposed provincial ban on Automated Speed Enforcement and directed staff to forward the report and related letter to provincial officials. The council also authorized staff to request an extension from the City of Brantford for the 2026 Paramedic Services budget submission.

• Approved award of St. George Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrades to ROMAG Contracting Ltd. for $41,350,000 (10‑0)
• Resolved to oppose the proposed provincial ban on Automated Speed Enforcement and to forward the report and letter to provincial officials (10‑0)
• Directed staff to monitor ASE legislative changes (10‑0)
• Approved forwarding correspondence to the City of Brantford to request an extension for the 2026 Paramedic Services budget (10‑0)
• Approved agenda and waived section 7.c of the procedural by‑law to consider the 2026 Paramedic Services budget (10‑0)

County of Brant Council

The County of Brant Council will consider a zoning by‑law amendment to change 0.14 ha at 233 Oakland Road from Agriculture (A) to Suburban Residential (SR) with site‑specific exemptions. The council will also receive and approve Brant Municipal Enterprises’ 2024 audited financial statements, and consider updates to municipal fees for special occasion permits at the Wilkin Family Community Centre. Additional items include a temporary parking exemption for the Burford Fair and a budget‑to‑actual financial report.

• ZBA13-25-RF: Rezoning 233 Oakland Road (0.14 ha) from Agriculture (A) to Suburban Residential (SR) with a special exemption for accessory‑structure lot coverage and reduced side‑yard setback
• Approval of Brant Municipal Enterprises 2024 audited financial statements
• Parks and Facilities Fee update: Special Occasion Permit fee $400 (Friday‑Saturday) and $325 (Sunday‑Thursday) for Wilkin Family Community Centre
• Burford Fair Parking Exemption: temporary exemption of the eastern portion of Park Avenue south of East Andrew Street for Oct 11‑12
• RPT-0330-25: Budget‑to‑Actual report as of July 31 2025

The council approved a zoning by‑law amendment to change 233 Oakland Road from Agriculture to Suburban Residential, including a special exemption for accessory structures. It also approved the 2024 Brant Municipal Enterprises audited financial statements, adopted the July 22 minutes, and approved a temporary parking exemption for the Burford Fair. Several delegations were received as information, and a small‑business request was referred to staff for a report.

• Approved Zoning By‑Law Amendment for 233 Oakland Road (11‑0)
• Approved 2024 BME Audited Financial Statements (11‑0)
• Adopted Council Minutes of July 22, 2025 (11‑0)
• Approved Burford Fair Parking Exemption (11‑0)
• Received Small‑Business delegation and referred to staff (10‑1)
• Received No Road Back Music Event delegation as information (11‑0)
• Received Sexual Assault Centre delegation as information (10‑0)
• Received Nova Vita delegation as information (10‑0)

County of Brant O.P.P. Detachment Board

The County of Brant O.P.P. Detachment Board will vote to approve the meeting agenda, adopt the July 22, 2025 minutes, and receive the September 23, 2025 Commander's statistical report. Additional items include a review of April‑June 2025 detachment revenue figures and the 2024 annual report. The meeting concludes with updates and scheduling the next session.

• Approve the September 23, 2025 agenda
• Adopt the July 22, 2025 board minutes
• Receive the September 23, 2025 OPP Detachment Commander's statistical report
• Review OPP MPU Financial Services Unit revenues for April‑June 2025
• Review the 2024 OPP Detachment Board annual report

The board approved its agenda and adopted the July 22 minutes. It received the Detachment Commander's Report and the false‑alarm statistics report as information. The board directed staff to renew the insurance policy for 2025‑2026 and to explore a two‑year renewal at the same rate. The meeting was adjourned to reconvene on October 28, 2025.

• Agenda approved (Carried)
• Adopted July 22, 2025 minutes (Carried)
• Received Detachment Commander's Report as information (Carried)
• Approved renewal of Board insurance policy for 2025‑2026 (Carried)
• Directed staff to investigate two‑year insurance renewal at same rate (Carried)
• Received false alarm statistics report (January‑August 2025) as information (Carried)
• Acknowledged OPP MPU financial services communication (Carried)
• Adjourned meeting (Carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment held a public hearing session and approved several consent applications for new residential and agricultural lots, as well as minor variances and boundary adjustments. Approved projects include a new residential lot at 81 Walnut Street, two agricultural lots at 1823 Colborne Street East, two residential lots in Burford, a minor boundary adjustment at 9 Johnson Street, a residential lot and variance at 63 Laurel Street, a minor variance at 59 Dumfries Street, and a lot line adjustment refusal at 699 Paris Plains Church Road. All approvals were subject to attached conditions.

• B20-25-RF – approval of one new residential lot at 81 Walnut Street
• B18-25-RF – approval of two agricultural lots at 1823 Colborne Street East
• B15-25-LG – refusal of lot line adjustment at 699 Paris Plains Church Road
• A15-25-AV – approval of minor variance for accessory structure at 59 Dumfries Street
• B16-B17-25-AV – approval of boundary adjustment and surplus farm dwelling severance at 355 Harley Road

The Committee approved the meeting agenda and adopted the July 17 minutes. It approved five consent applications for new residential or agricultural lots, including the removal of a Rural Fire Fighting Fee condition for 81 Walnut Street. A minor variance allowing higher lot coverage was also approved for 63 Laurel Street.

• Agenda approved (Carried)
• July 17 minutes adopted (Carried)
• Consent Application B20-25-RF (81 Walnut Street) approved, Condition 9 removed (Carried)
• Consent Application B18-25-RF (1823 Colborne Street East) approved (Carried)
• Consent Applications B13 & B14-25-RF (Part of Lot 5 Concession 7, Burford) approved (Carried)
• Consent Application B21-25-RF (9 Johnson Street) approved (Carried)
• Consent Application B19-25-RF (63 Laurel Street) approved (Carried)
• Minor Variance A12-25-RF (63 Laurel Street) approved (Carried)

Paramedic Services Committee

The committee is meeting to review the Paramedic Services 2026 Budget. This item was deferred from the September 10, 2025 meeting.

• RPT-0293-25 - Paramedic Services 2026 Budget

The committee approved its agenda (5‑0) and received the RPT‑0293‑25 budget report as information (6‑0). Two amendment motions to change the base operating budget were each tied and defeated (3‑3). The committee also agreed to reconvene before October 1 and direct staff to prepare an updated financial report.

• Agenda approved (5‑0)
• RPT‑0293‑25 budget report received as information (6‑0)
• Amendment to base operating budget (14.2% increase) defeated (3‑3 tie)
• Amendment to base operating budget (16.6% increase) defeated (3‑3 tie)
• Committee agreed to reconvene before Oct 1 and staff to prepare updated report (no vote recorded)

Administration and Operations Committee

The Administration and Operations Committee is reviewing several high-value construction contracts and tax rate adjustments. The body will also discuss the 2026 budget direction and a proposal to formalize funding for gender-based violence supports.

• Award of $5,989,000.00 contract to Lanca Contracting Limited for North Paris Fire Station
• Award of $2,294,490.50 contract to 39 Seven Inc. for Arlington Meadows Subdivision Park at 7 Becker Street
• Proposed tax ratio of 1.1 and specific tax rates for the New Multi-Residential property class
• Multi-year road salt agreement with Compass Minerals Canada Corp. from Fall 2025 to Spring 2031
• Proposed three-year service agreement for intimate partner and gender-based violence community supports

The Administration and Operations Committee approved a $5,989,000 contract with Lanca Contracting Limited to build the North Paris Fire Station and increased its budget by $850,350. It also approved a $2,294,490.50 park construction contract, a multi‑year road‑salt supply agreement, new tax rates for the New Multi‑Residential property class, and adopted debt‑management and capital‑budget policies. The County joined the Partners for Climate Protection program and endorsed a Heritage Coin Search for Culture Days 2025.

• Approved $5,989,000 contract for North Paris Fire Station (10‑0)
• Approved $2,294,490.50 park construction contract for Arlington Meadows (10‑0)
• Approved multi‑year road‑salt supply agreement with Compass Minerals (10‑0)
• Set tax ratio 1.1 and rates for New Multi‑Residential property class (10‑0)
• Adopted Debt Management Policy (CPS-2025-03) (10‑0)
• Adopted Capital Budget Process and Financing Policy (CPS-2025-04) (10‑0)
• Joined Partners for Climate Protection program; named Councillor Oakley as contact (10‑0)
• Supported Heritage Coin Search (200 coins) for Culture Days 2025 (10‑0)

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will review the site plan for the Brant Sports Complex expansion presented by MJMA Consultants. It will also consider two site‑plan control applications: Burford's King Street Parkette and the Deer Ridge Park concept on the Nith Peninsula. Staff reports on an EASE grant application, the BRIDGE project, the Gaukle washroom, and the Salute to Brant program will be presented. The meeting includes a discussion on downtown dig issues before adjournment.

• MJMA Consultants – Site Plan of Brant Sports Complex Expansion Design
• Burford's King Street Parkette – Site‑plan control application (M. Thomas)
• Deer Ridge Park, Nith Peninsula – Site‑plan control application (M. Thomas)
• EASE Grant Application – staff report (S. Yarek)
• BRIDGE Project Update – staff report (S. Yarek)

The committee approved its agenda for the September 15 meeting. It adopted the minutes from the April 28, 2025 meeting. A motion was carried directing staff to investigate recognizing Novacon for its accessibility contributions to the Downtown Dig project.

• Approved meeting agenda (carried)
• Adopted April 28, 2025 minutes (carried)
• Directed staff to investigate recognition of Novacon for Downtown Dig accessibility work (carried)

Paramedic Services Committee

The committee is considering the 2026 Paramedic Services budget and response time targets. Proposed actions include launching a pilot project for Paramedic Response Units to improve cardiac arrest response times and approving new equipment and software investments.

• Proposed 2026 base operating budget of $12,462,834 and capital budget of $1,286,000
• Proposed $79,945 for First Watch software expansion
• Proposed $85,500 for two ERV vehicles
• Proposed 2026 pilot project to use two Paramedic Response Units instead of one transporting ambulance
• Construction update for Brant-Brantford Paramedic Services Headquarters at 150 Savannah Oaks Drive

The committee approved the 2026 operating budget of $12,462,834 and a capital budget of $1,286,000, along with additional software and vehicle purchases. It also approved the 2026 response‑time targets and a pilot project to add two paramedic response units. The staff recommendation on the budget was deferred and a revised budget will be presented at the next meeting. Several reports were received for information only.

• Approved agenda (4‑0)
• Approved July 16, 2025 minutes (4‑0)
• Received Paramedic Services Statistical Package report (5‑0)
• Approved 2026 response‑time targets and pilot project (5‑0)
• Received Paramedic Services Fleet Management Plan (5‑0)
• Received construction status update for headquarters (5‑0)
• Deferred staff recommendation; directed staff to present revised budget (4‑1)
• Received budget‑to‑actual variance report (5‑0)

County of Brant Council

The County of Brant Council will approve its agenda and adopt minutes from the July 8, 2025 meeting. It will receive information on two Planning Act rezoning applications: one for 233 Oakland Road and another for 202 West Quarter Townline Road. Staff reports on growth‑management data and on proposed updates to the Aggregate Resources Act program will also be received for information. A by‑law to confirm the proceedings of Council is listed for consideration.

• ZBA13-25-RF – 233 Oakland Road: proposal to rezone from Agricultural (A) to Suburban Residential with Site‑Specific provision (SR‑XX), received as information
• ZBA19-24-PB – 202 West Quarter Townline Rd: proposal to rezone from Agricultural (A) to Agricultural with Site‑Specific (A‑XX) to permit two principal dwellings, received as information
• Staff report RPT-0319-25 “Growth Management Data and Tracking” – received as information
• Staff report RPT-0332-25 “Aggregate Resources Act Program Proposed Policy Updates” – received as information and direction to submit comments to Environmental Registry of Ontario No. 025‑0216
• By‑law Number 92-25 to confirm the proceedings of Council

The council approved its agenda, suspending By‑law 4.e, and adopted the July 8, 2025 minutes. Two zoning applications were received for information only. Several staff reports were accepted, and a resolution supporting the provincial Natural Gas Expansion Phase 3 was passed. Finally, a Manager of Communications – Operations role was created and the Development Liaison position was changed to a Government Relations Specialist.

• Approved agenda and suspended By‑law 4.e (11‑0)
• Adopted July 8, 2025 council minutes (11‑0)
• Received ZBA13-25-RF (233 Oakland Rd) rezoning as information (11‑0)
• Received ZBA19-24-PB (202 West Quarter Townline Rd) rezoning as information (11‑0)
• Approved Agricultural Advisory Committee report (no comment on applications) (11‑0)
• Received Growth Management Data and Tracking report (RPT‑0319‑25) as information (11‑0)
• Approved Natural Gas Expansion Phase 3 resolution supporting provincial consultation (10‑1)
• Created Manager of Communications – Operations position and changed Development Liaison to Government Relations Specialist (11‑0)

Brant Heritage Committee

The Brant Heritage Committee will approve its agenda and the minutes from the July 3, 2025 meeting. It will hear a presentation from Sherri Pelton regarding a heritage home designation. The committee will receive an update on Culture Days 2025 participation, discuss the 2026 workplan, and review the Heritage Terms of Reference. New members will be oriented and the Terms of Reference will be examined.

• Presentation on heritage home designation – Sherri Pelton
• Update on Heritage Committee Culture Days 2025 participation – J. Beddard
• 2026 planning workplan – J. Beddard
• Terms of Reference review – Heritage TOR (Consolidated By-Law 102-00)
• New members orientation – B. Kortleve

The Brant Heritage Committee approved its agenda and the minutes from the July 3, 2025 meeting. It voted to support the Heritage Coin Search as part of Culture Days 2025, endorsing a base distribution of 200 coins. The meeting was adjourned to reconvene on October 2, 2025.

• Agenda approved (Carried)
• July 3, 2025 minutes approved (Carried)
• Supported Heritage Coin Search with base 200 coins (Carried)
• Meeting adjourned

Brant Connects Committee

The Brant Connects Committee will first approve its agenda and adopt the minutes from the May 7, 2025 meeting. It will hear a presentation by Kris Eby of Redwood Infrastructure on expanding broadband access. Staff will provide updates on the ASHIP program and the Ontario Chamber of Commerce Infrastructure Policy Council. The meeting will conclude with scheduling the next session.

• Approval of the September 3, 2025 agenda
• Adoption of minutes from the May 7, 2025 meeting
• Presentation by Kris Eby (Redwood Infrastructure) on expanding broadband access
• ASHIP Program Status Update presented by B. Robinson
• Report from the Ontario Chamber of Commerce Infrastructure Policy Council by S. Morton

The Brant Connects Committee approved its September 3 agenda after a motion and second. It adopted the May 7, 2025 meeting minutes by motion and second. A motion to receive all communications and presentations from the committee was also carried.

• Approved agenda (carried)
• Adopted May 7, 2025 minutes (carried)
• Accepted all communications and presentations (carried)

Policy Development Committee

The Policy Development Committee will approve its agenda, adopt minutes from May 6, 2025, and consider several consent and staff items. Key decisions include amending and replacing the County's Procedural By-law, approving the Solid Waste Management Master Plan and directing implementation, and approving Option 2 of the Municipal Accommodation Study for a consolidated administration building. The committee will also receive information on the 2026 Community Grants Program and Council conference expenses.

• Procedural By-law amendment and replacement, to be presented to Council after notice period
• Approval of the Solid Waste Management Master Plan and direction to implement its options
• Approval of Option 2 in the Municipal Accommodation Study – a consolidated municipal administration building
• Receipt of the 2026 Community Grants Program report and direction to finalize application process
• Receipt of Council Conference Expenses and Remuneration report, with findings referred to 2026 remuneration discussion

The committee approved the Solid Waste Management Master Plan and directed staff to implement its recommended options (8‑2). An amendment to add short‑term organic waste collection was defeated (2‑8). The committee also approved the municipal accommodation study option for a consolidated administration building (6‑4) and directed staff to finalize the 2026 Community Grants Program process (6‑4).

• Approved Solid Waste Management Master Plan (8-2)
• Amendment to include organic waste collection defeated (2-8)
• Procedural By-law amendment received as information (10-0)
• Major Project Dashboard received as information (10-0)
• Recorded Votes report received as information (10-0)
• Council Conference Expenses report received as information (10-0)
• Directed staff to finalize 2026 Community Grants Program application process (6-4)
• Approved Option 2 of Municipal Accommodation Study – consolidated admin building (6-4)

Agricultural Advisory Committee

The Agricultural Advisory Committee will consider two agricultural planning applications: ZBA19-24-PB for 202 West Quarter Townline Road and ZBA12-25-PB for 612 Burtch Road. Staff will present a draft Rural Prosperity Community Improvement Plan and a Seeding Digital Skills Program. The meeting also includes the Excellence in Agriculture Awards.

• Review ZBA19-24-PB – 202 West Quarter Townline Road (agricultural planning application)
• Review ZBA12-25-PB – 612 Burtch Road (agricultural planning application)
• Staff report: Draft Rural Prosperity Community Improvement Plan
• Staff report: Seeding Digital Skills Program
• Excellence in Agriculture Awards

Member Sharp was elected Chair of the Agricultural Advisory Committee. The committee approved its agenda, adopted the May 26, 2025 minutes, and received several items as information, including a Draft Rural Prosperity Community Improvement Plan, a Seeding Digital Skills Program update, and an update on the Excellence in Agriculture Awards. The committee took no comment on two zoning‑by‑law amendment applications (202 West Quarter Townline Road and 612 Burtch Road). The next meeting was scheduled for September 22, 2025.

• Member Sharp elected Chair (Carried)
• Agenda and addendum approved as amended (Carried)
• May 26, 2025 minutes approved (Carried)
• No comment on Application ZBA19-24-PB, 202 West Quarter Townline Road (Carried)
• No comment on Application ZBA12-25-PB, 612 Burtch Road (Carried)
• Draft Rural Prosperity Community Improvement Plan received as information (Carried)
• Seeding Digital Skills Program update received as information (Carried)
• Excellence in Agriculture Awards update received as information (Carried)

County of Brant O.P.P. Detachment Board

The County of Brant O.P.P. Detachment Board will vote to approve its July 22 agenda and adopt the minutes from the June 24 meeting. It will receive the Brant County OPP Detachment Commander's Power BI report for June as information. The board will also hear updates from council, the OAPSB Zone 4 representative, and the chair before adjourning.

• Approval of the July 22, 2025 agenda
• Adoption of minutes from the June 24, 2025 meeting
• Receipt of the Brant County OPP Detachment Commander's Power BI Report – June
• Council Communication – Councillor Peirce (update)
• OAPSB Zone 4 update – J Haley

The Detachment Board approved the 2024 OPP Detachment Board Annual Report and the Board's Communications Strategy. It also authorized the purchase of a commemorative gift for Detachment Commanders, up to $250. The Board convened an In Camera session to discuss a confidential commander vacancy matter.

• Approved the 2024 County of Brant OPP Detachment Board Annual Report (Carried)
• Approved the County of Brant OPP Detachment Board Communications Strategy (Carried)
• Approved purchase of Detachment Commander commemorative gifts up to $250 (Carried)
• Constituted an In Camera session to discuss confidential commander vacancy information (Carried)
• Received the Victim Services of Brant delegation as information (Carried)
• Received the Detachment Commander's Report of July 22, 2025 as information (Carried)
• Received Staff Report RPT-0296-25 “False Alarm Statistics – January to June 2025” as information (Carried)
• Received Staff Report RPT-0292-25 “2025 Budget Variance Year to Date” as information (Carried)

County of Brant Council

The County of Brant Council will discuss the final approval of the St. George Water and Wastewater Servicing Allocation Policy and a front-ending agreement with the St. George Landowners Group. Council will also review an Asset Management Plan Financing Strategy and a proposal to transfer a 2024 budget surplus.

• Final approval of St. George Water and Wastewater Servicing Allocation Policy (RPT-0299-25)
• Approval in principle of St. George Infrastructure Front-Ending Agreement with Riverview, Losani, Empire, and Stremma (RPT-0298-25)
• Transfer of $1,651,840 from 2024 surplus to the Contingency/Rate Stabilization Reserve (RPT-0283-25)
• Adoption of Asset Management Plan Financing Strategy presented by Watsons & Associates (RPT-0279-25)
• By-law 89-25 to amend fees and charges related to the Mattress Diversion Program

The council voted unanimously to renew the municipal insurance program with Intact Public Entities Inc. for $2,093,344 plus taxes. It also approved awarding the Bishopsgate Drain contract to BKT Excavating Ltd. for $370,392 (excluding HST). Additional approvals included a $75,000 cemetery‑management software purchase, a $6,600 improvement for 9 Main Street, and event exemptions for the St. George Apple Fest.

• Approved municipal insurance renewal $2,093,344 (11‑0)
• Awarded Bishopsgate Drain contract $370,392 to BKT Excavating Ltd. (11‑0)
• Approved $75,000 purchase of replacement cemetery‑management software (11‑0)
• Approved Community Improvement Plan for 9 Main St. N. up to $6,600 (11‑0)
• Approved exemptions for the annual St. George Apple Fest (11‑0)
• Received Burford Agricultural Society delegation as information (11‑0)
• Received Salt Spring Church Historical Society delegation as information (11‑0)
• Waived section 10.d of the Procedural By‑law to allow extra time for Asset Management Plan discussion (11‑0)

Committee of Adjustment

The Brant County Committee of Adjustment will consider eight applications for minor variances and consent to sever land, including approvals for LED signage, farm dwelling severances, and accessory structure expansions. The committee will also receive an information presentation on an omnibus Official Plan amendment.

• Approves LED signage variance at 17 Washington Street
• Approves farm dwelling severance at 612 Burtch Road
• Approves farm dwelling severance at 43 Old Greenfield Road
• Approves accessory structure variance at 160 Oakland Road
• Approves parking and height variance at 30 Woodslee Avenue

The Committee of Adjustment approved its agenda and adopted the June 19 minutes. It approved a sign minor variance for 17 Washington Street, consent applications for 49 River Road and 43 Old Greenfield Road (both with added conditions), and a minor‑variance for 363 Burt Road. The consent application for 612 Burtch Road was deferred for further staff consultation.

• Approved sign minor variance SV1-25-RF (17 Washington St) – carried
• Approved consent application B3-25-LK (49 River Road) with driveway and potable‑water conditions – carried
• Deferred consent application B12-25-PB (612 Burtch Road) pending additional staff consultation – carried
• Approved consent application B11-25-AV (43 Old Greenfield Road) with condition to remove accessory structure – carried
• Approved minor variance A8-25‑AV (363 Burt Road) – carried

Paramedic Services Committee

The Paramedic Services Committee will receive two staff reports as information: a budget‑to‑actual variance report for May 31 2025, and a statistical package for May 2025. The committee will also adopt the minutes from the May 21 2025 meeting. No decisions or approvals beyond receipt of the reports are indicated.

• Receive Paramedic Services Budget to Actual Variance report (May 31 2025) as information
• Receive Paramedic Services Statistical Package (May 2025) as information
• Adopt minutes of the Paramedic Services Committee meeting held May 21 2025

The Paramedic Services Committee approved its agenda and adopted the May 21, 2025 minutes. It received three reports—budget variance, statistical package, and construction status update—as information. All motions were carried unanimously. The next meeting is set for September 10, 2025.

• Agenda approved (4‑0)
• May 21, 2025 minutes adopted (4‑0)
• Budget to actual variance report received as information (5‑0)
• Statistical package report received as information (5‑0)
• Construction status update report received as information (5‑0)

Administration and Operations Committee

The Administration and Operations Committee will approve the agenda and adopt minutes, then consider several consent items. Decisions include a $75,000 purchase of cemetery management software, a $370,392 award for the Bishopsgate Drain, a $952,611 fire pumper purchase with an additional $44,377 from the Fire Capital Reserve, and a $2,093,344 renewal of the municipal insurance program. The committee will also endorse exemptions for the St. George Apple Fest and adopt asset level service addendums.

• $75,000 approved for replacement Cemetery Management Software (Community Services Capital Reserve)
• $370,392 award to BKT Excavating Ltd. for the OPS‑RFT‑25‑15 Bishopsgate Drain
• $952,611 award to Dependable Emergency Vehicles for a fire pumper (Unit 371) plus $44,377 funded from the Fire Capital Reserve
• $2,093,344 annual premium for renewal of the Municipal Insurance Program with Intact Public Entities Inc.
• Exemptions granted for the annual St. George Apple Fest under Noise By‑law #108‑22 and Business Licensing By‑law #50‑06

The committee approved a $2,093,344 one‑year renewal of the County’s municipal insurance program with Intact Public Entities Inc. It also directed staff to proceed with design option 3 for the Salt Spring Church Road stabilization. Additional approvals included a $75,000 purchase of cemetery‑management software, a $370,392 award for the Bishopsgate Drain contract, and a $952,611 fire‑pumper purchase funded partly from the Fire Capital Reserve. The St. George Apple Fest was exempted from noise and licensing bylaws, and the County adopted new Asset Levels of Service addendums.

• Renewed municipal insurance program for $2,093,344 (11‑0)
• Directed design of Salt Spring Church Road option 3 (8‑2)
• Awarded Bishopsgate Drain contract to BKT Excavating Ltd. for $370,392 (10‑0)
• Approved $75,000 purchase of replacement cemetery‑management software (10‑0)
• Approved $6,600 Community Improvement Plan for 9 Main St. N. (10‑0)
• Exempted St. George Apple Fest from noise and licensing bylaws (10‑0)
• Adopted Asset Levels of Service addendums for multiple services (10‑0)
• Awarded fire‑pumper contract to Dependable Emergency Vehicles for $952,611 plus $44,377 from reserve (11‑0)

County of Brant Council

The County of Brant Council will hold public hearings on several zoning and subdivision applications, including a 288-unit residential project. The body will also consider a contract for a new planning permit system and traffic changes at Keg Lane.

• Proposed 288-unit residential development at 71 Woodslee Avenue
• Proposed 71 townhouse units and a public park at 73 West River Road
• Contract award to Dillon Consulting Limited for $252,848.00 for a Community Planning Permit System
• Proposed all-way stop installation at Keg Lane and Brant-Oxford Road
• Zoning amendment for a residential addition at 24 Elm Street

The council approved a zoning by‑law amendment for 24 Elm Street. It also approved the meeting agenda and the June 10 minutes, and received several other zoning amendment applications for staff review. No other motions were adopted.

• Agenda approved (10‑0)
• June 10, 2025 minutes approved (10‑0)
• ZBA12-25-PB (612 Burtch Rd) received as information (10‑0)
• ZBA9-25-RC & PS1-25-RC (73 West River Rd) received as information (9‑1)
• ZBA10-25-RC & PS2-25-RC (71 Woodslee Ave) received as information (10‑0)
• OPA3-25-BK Official Plan amendment received as information (11‑0)
• Approved rezoning of 24 Elm Street (ZBA29-24-LG)

Brant Heritage Committee

The Brant Heritage Committee will approve its agenda and adopt minutes from the June 5, 2025 meeting. Staff reports will be received on the Downtown Dig update, the Bawcutt Center expression of interest, and a verbal update on the 452 West River Road Farm House, including a draft by-law. The committee will also consider its workplan, communications, other business, and a site visit to the Paris Plains Church Cemetery.

• Downtown Dig Update – presentation by Z. Gable
• Bawcutt Center Expression of Interest – presentation by Z. Gable
• 452 West River Road Farm House verbal update – includes Draft By-Law (RPT-0281-22)
• Committee Workplan discussion
• Site visit to Paris Plains Church Cemetery after the meeting

The Brant Heritage Committee voted to support adding heritage elements to the 2025 Culture Days and Geocaching events and to include a Heritage Scavenger Hunt in Culture Days programming. The committee also approved its agenda, adopted prior minutes, and received several staff updates as information.

• Agenda approved (carried)
• June 5, 2025 minutes approved (carried)
• Downtown Dig update received as information (carried)
• Bawcutt Centre Expressions of Interest announcement received as information (carried)
• 452 West River Road verbal update received as information (carried)
• Supported heritage elements in Geocaching and Culture Days events (carried)
• Supported inclusion of a Heritage Scavenger Hunt within Culture Days (carried)

County of Brant Council

The County of Brant Council will consider several agenda items, including approval of the updated Community Safety and Well‑Being Plan 2025‑2029 and a motion to amend Traffic By‑law 182‑05 to create an all‑way stop at Keg Lane and Brant‑Oxford Road. It will also receive a resolution opposing Ontario’s Bill 5 and decide on a request for $902,248 in additional funding for the John Noble Home Bell Court redevelopment project.

• Approve Community Safety and Well‑Being Plan 2025‑2029 (RPT‑0268‑25)
• Amend Traffic By‑law 182‑05 for an all‑way stop at Keg Lane & Brant‑Oxford Road (RPT‑0269‑25)
• Resolution opposing Bill 5, Protecting Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act, 2025 (Councillor Oakley)
• Approve $902,248 additional funding request for John Noble Home Bell Court redevelopment, with $250,825 County share (RPT‑0267‑25)
• Adopt minutes from previous council meetings

The council approved an additional $902,248 request for the John Noble Home Bell Court redevelopment, with a county share of $250,825 to be funded through debt. Several infrastructure contracts were also approved, including bridge works, a $2.35 million resurfacing contract, and design services for new sanitary pumping stations. Community Improvement Plan applications for façade and signage upgrades were authorized, and the Parking By‑Law was amended with new stopping restrictions. The council will discuss the Community Grants process at the September 2 policy meeting.

• Approved additional funding $902,248 for John Noble Home project (8‑2)
• Approved bridge contracts: Horner Creek Bridge $118,505, Horner Culvert $69,305, Yeigh Bridge $130,158 (10‑0)
• Approved urban and rural resurfacing contract $2,348,800 to GIP Paving Inc (10‑0)
• Approved design services contract $1,283,879.31 to RJ Burnside & Associates (10‑0)
• Approved CIP façade improvement $4,350 for 2 Main St South (10‑0)
• Approved CIP signage improvement $1,550 for 114 King St (10‑0)
• Amended Parking By‑Law 004‑19 with new stopping restrictions (10‑0)
• Directed discussion of Community Grants process at Sep 2 Policy Development Committee meeting (10‑0)

County of Brant O.P.P. Detachment Board

The County of Brant O.P.P. Detachment Board will meet to receive the Detachment Commander's report and a municipal policing billing statement for 2026. The board will also review updates from the Chair, Councillor Peirce, and the OAPSB Zone 4.

• Brant County OPP Detachment Commander's Report
• 2026 Municipal Policing Billing Statement Property County - O.P.P. Municipal Policing Financial Services Unit

The board approved the purchase of a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) reader scanning equipment, costing under $500, for inclusion in the 2025 budget. The agenda (amended), the May 27, 2025 minutes, the Detachment Commander's Report, and two staff reports (False Alarm Statistics and 2024 Budget Variance) were all received as information and carried. The board also convened an In Camera session to discuss personal matters under S.44(2)(b). The meeting was adjourned with the next meeting set for July 22, 2025.

• Approve agenda (amended) – carried
• Approve May 27, 2025 minutes – carried
• Receive Detachment Commander's Report – carried
• Receive False Alarm Statistics staff report – carried
• Receive 2024 Budget Variance staff report – carried
• Approve purchase of VIN reader equipment (cost < $500) – carried
• Convene In Camera session on personal matters – carried
• Adjourn meeting – carried

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hear and vote on six consent applications and three minor-variance requests submitted for properties in the former Town of Paris, Dundas Street West, Ninth Concession Road, Clarke Road, West Quarter Townline Road and Highway 5. Five of the applications seek approval to create new lots, sever surplus farm dwellings or adjust lot coverage and building heights, and the Committee has recommended approval of all items subject to conditions. The items include a new residential lot at 81 Washington Street, a minor variance at 60A Dundas Street West, a garage variance at 446 Ninth Concession Road, farm-dwelling severances at 54 Clarke Road (≈1 ha) and 358 West Quarter Townline Road (≈0.52 ha), and easement condition changes at 303 and 309 Highway 5.

• B9-25-AV – 81 Washington Street: consent to create one new residential lot (568.81 m²).
• A6-25-RF – 60A Dundas Street West: minor variance to increase accessory-structure lot coverage to 121 m² and height to 5.4 m.
• A7-25-RF – 446 Ninth Concession Road: minor variance allowing a detached garage with lot coverage 313.5 m².
• B8-25-AV – 54 Clarke Road: consent to sever a surplus farm dwelling and structures on ~1 ha (2.47 acres).
• B10-25-AV – 358 West Quarter Townline Road: consent to sever a surplus farm dwelling on ~0.52 ha (1.28 acres).

The Committee of Adjustment approved a consent application to create a new residential lot at 81 Washington Street. It also approved minor variance applications for 60A Dundas Street West and 446 Ninth Concession Road, and consent applications to sever surplus farm dwellings at 54 Clarke Road and 358 West Quarter Townline Road. All approvals were subject to conditions outlined in the staff reports.

• Approved Consent Application B9-25-AV for new residential lot at 81 Washington Street (subject to conditions)
• Approved Minor Variance A6-25-RF for 60A Dundas Street West (subject to conditions)
• Approved Minor Variance A7-25-RF for 446 Ninth Concession Road (subject to conditions)
• Approved Consent Application B8-25-AV for 54 Clarke Road, with removal of Condition 7 (subject to conditions)
• Approved Consent Application B10-25-AV for 358 West Quarter Townline Road (subject to conditions)

Administration and Operations Committee

The Administration and Operations Committee will approve the meeting agenda and minutes, receive information on park naming and speed‑enforcement data, and consider several consent items including façade and signage improvements, bridge design contracts, a $2.35 M urban and rural resurfacing award, and a $1.28 M design contract for new sanitary pump stations in Cainsville. Staff reports will also cover a noise‑bylaw update, detailed engineering services for Cainsville water and wastewater works, and extensive parking and traffic modifications across the county.

• Urban and Rural Resurfacing award to GIP Paving Inc. for $2,348,800 (excluding HST)
• Bridge design, tendering and contract administration: Horner Creek Bridge $118,505; Horner Culvert $69,305; Yeigh Bridge $130,158 (all excluding HST)
• Engineering services for two new sanitary pump stations and related works in Cainsville awarded to RJ Burnside & Associates for $1,283,879.31 (excluding HST)
• CIP façade improvements at 2 Main Street South approved up to $4,350
• Naming of new parks in Paris received as information for public feedback

The Administration and Operations Committee approved its agenda and adopted the May 20 minutes. All listed consent items were approved. The committee awarded the OPS‑RFP‑25‑04 engineering services contract to RJ Burnside & Associates for $1,283,879.31 (excluding HST) and adopted numerous traffic and parking by‑law amendments.

• Agenda approved (9‑0)
• May 20 minutes approved (9‑0)
• Consent items approved (11‑0)
• Engineering services contract for Cainsville awarded to RJ Burnside & Associates for $1,283,879.31 (11‑0)
• Noise By‑law review to be completed in 2026 (11‑0)
• Traffic and parking by‑law amendments adopted (11‑0)
• Fire Prevention Activity Report received as information (carried)
• Automated Speed Enforcement data analysis received as information (carried)

County of Brant Council

The Council will consider staff recommendation to approve a zoning by‑law amendment (ZBA5‑25‑LK) for 405 Third Concession Road, changing agricultural zones to Agricultural‑Special Exception designations. They will also receive information on a rezoning application for 699 Paris Plains Church Road and review staff reports on Bill 17 and an upcoming Official Plan amendment. Additional items include adoption of minutes, consent items and several by‑law updates.

• Approve ZBA5‑25‑LK: amend zoning at 405 Third Concession Road from Agricultural to Agricultural‑Special Exception (A‑9 and A‑198)
• Receive information on ZBA25‑23‑DM: rezone 699 Paris Plains Church Road from Agriculture to Resource Extraction and NH1‑XX with a 3 m screening berm
• Staff report RPT‑0223‑25 on Bill 17 – receive for information and direct County Staff to submit comments
• Staff report RPT‑0243‑25 on Official Plan Omnibus amendment – receive for information and endorse thematic directions
• By‑law amendments 69‑25, 70‑25, 71‑25, 72‑25 to further amend the Comprehensive Zoning By‑law

Council approved the agenda and adopted the May 13 minutes. It received a zoning amendment application for 699 Paris Plains Church Road as information and approved a zoning amendment for 405 Third Concession Road, changing land‑use designations. The council also approved the Agricultural Advisory Committee report, received Bill 17 information and directed staff to submit comments, and endorsed in principle an omnibus Official Plan amendment.

• Approved agenda (10-0)
• Adopted May 13 minutes (10-0)
• Received ZBA25-23-DM zoning amendment application as information (10-0)
• Approved ZBA5-25-LK zoning amendment for 405 Third Concession Road (10-0)
• Approved Agricultural Advisory Committee report (10-0)
• Received Bill 17 information and directed staff to submit comments (10-0)
• Endorsed in principle omnibus Official Plan amendment (10-0)

Biggars Lane Landfill Liaison Committee

The Biggars Lane Landfill Liaison Committee will receive operational updates and reports on the remaining capital for existing landfill closure works. It will hear a status update on construction of a new landfill and an update on the Solid Waste Management Master Plan. The meeting also includes discussion of public concerns, site‑tour instructions, and a post‑meeting site visit of the landfill.

• Landfill Operations Updates – presented by M. D'Hondt
• Remaining Capital of Existing Landfill, Final Closure Works – presented by M. D'Hondt
• Status of Construction of New Landfill – presented by M. D'Hondt
• Update on Solid Waste Management Master Plan – presented by M. D'Hondt
• Site visit of Biggars Lane Landfill after the meeting

The committee approved the agenda and adopted the December 11, 2024 minutes. It endorsed a mattress diversion program costing $20.00 per mattress. Staff were directed to investigate the cost of extending landfill operating hours, and the committee agreed to receive several operational updates as information. An In Camera session was approved to discuss a pending land acquisition.

• Approved agenda (carried)
• Adopted minutes of December 11, 2024 (carried)
• Endorsed mattress diversion program at $20.00 per mattress (carried)
• Directed staff to investigate costs for extending landfill operating hours (carried)
• Approved receipt of information items 7.1‑8.1 (carried)
• Approved convening In Camera to discuss pending land acquisition (carried)

Brant Heritage Committee

The Brant Heritage Committee will consider staff report RPT-0237-25 on the Brant Bowstring Bridge. The Committee will endorse the report and submit it to Council to satisfy conditions of permit application RPT-0237-25.H2, including the proposed bridge rehabilitation. Additional agenda items include approving the May 1, 2025 minutes, reviewing an Ontario Heritage Trust May 2025 update, and receiving an invitation to a Paris Plains Church Cemetery meeting.

• Adopt minutes from the May 1, 2025 Brant Heritage Committee meeting
• Endorse and forward the Brant Bowstring Bridge report (RPT-0237-25) to Council
• Present Doors Open Metrics report
• Review Ontario Heritage Trust – May 2025 Update
• Invite to Paris Plains Church Cemetery meeting on July 3, 2025

The committee approved its June 5 agenda and adopted the May 1 minutes. It endorsed and submitted Report RPT-0237-25 for the Brant Bowstring Bridge to Council. The committee also received the Doors Open metrics and the Ontario Heritage Toolkit update as information.

• Agenda approved (carried)
• May 1, 2025 minutes approved (carried)
• Endorsed and submitted Report RPT-0237-25 Brant Bowstring Bridge to Council (carried)
• Doors Open Metrics received as information (carried)
• Ontario Heritage Toolkit Update received as information (carried)

County of Brant O.P.P. Detachment Board

The County of Brant O.P.P. Detachment Board will meet to receive reports on police statistics and false alarms. The meeting includes a presentation on a proposed Community Safety and Well-Being Plan.

• Presentation by Brian Grice on the Proposed Community Safety and Well-Being Plan
• Brant County OPP Detachment Commander's Report
• Staff Report RPT-0214-25 regarding False Alarm Statistics from January to April 2025
• In camera session regarding Traffic Management Unit information supplied in confidence

The Detachment Board approved the agenda and adopted the April 22 minutes. It received several staff reports and a delegation as information, approved the OPP Challenge Coin distribution criteria, and voted to award a challenge coin to Patrick Weaver, Chair of the Ontario Association of Police Services Boards.

• Approved agenda (Carried)
• Received delegation from Brian Grice, Community Safety and Well‑Being Supervisor (information, Carried)
• Approved minutes of April 22, 2025 (as amended, Carried)
• Received Detachment Commander's Report (information, Carried)
• Received False Alarm Statistics staff report (information, Carried)
• Approved Brant OPP Challenge Coin Distribution Criteria (Carried)
• Awarded Patrick Weaver a Brant OPP Challenge Coin (Carried)
• Received communications on Crime Prevention Bureau and OPP Cost Recovery Model (information, Carried)

County of Brant Council

The County of Brant Council will discuss a new rental grant pilot program and a temporary zoning by-law for a mobile refreshment cart. The meeting includes public hearings on water and wastewater rates and various municipal resolutions.

• Approval of $81,500 for the Temporary Rental Grant Pilot Program
• Temporary Use Zoning By-law for a Mobile Refreshment Cart at 230 Oakland Road
• Public hearing regarding Water and Wastewater Rates
• Noise by-law and licensing fee exemptions for the St. George Business Association Car Show
• Proposed Terms of Reference for a new Government Relations Committee

The council accepted the proposed water and wastewater rates with a 10‑to‑1 vote. It also approved a three‑year temporary use zoning by‑law for a mobile refreshment cart at 230 Oakland Road, and waived a $2,140 holding‑provision fee for 139 Harley Road. Additionally, the St. George Business Association Car Show was declared an ongoing municipally significant event and granted exemptions from noise and licensing bylaws.

• Approved water and wastewater rates (10‑to‑1)
• Approved temporary use zoning for mobile refreshment cart at 230 Oakland Road (11‑to‑0)
• Waived $2,140 holding‑provision fee for 139 Harley Road (10‑to‑1)
• Declared St. George Car Show an ongoing municipally significant event (11‑to‑0)
• Exempted St. George Car Show from County noise by‑law #108‑22 (11‑to‑0)
• Exempted St. George Car Show from business licensing fees under By‑law #50‑06 (11‑to‑0)

Agricultural Advisory Committee

The Agricultural Advisory Committee will approve its agenda and the minutes from the April 28, 2025 meeting. It will consider agricultural planning applications for 304 Pinehurst Road and 699 Paris Plains Church Road (ZBA25-23-DM). The committee will receive a staff report reviewing the Official Plan’s agricultural policies and will provide comments for a future council recommendation.

• Approve agenda for the May 26, 2025 meeting
• Approve Agricultural Advisory Committee minutes from April 28, 2025
• Presentation by Miller Aggregates on ZBA25-23-DM at 699 Paris Plains Church Road
• Review of agricultural planning applications for 304 Pinehurst Road and 699 Paris Plains Church Road (ZBA25-23-DM)
• Staff report RPT-0225-25 – Official Plan Review of Agricultural Policies

The Agricultural Advisory Committee approved the meeting agenda as amended. It adopted the April 28, 2025 minutes. The committee recorded no comments on Application ZBA25-23-DM. It received staff report RPT-0225-25 reviewing agricultural policies for future Council consideration.

• Agenda approved (amended) – carried
• No comments on Application ZBA25-23-DM – carried
• April 28, 2025 minutes approved – carried
• Received staff report RPT-0225-25 on agricultural policy review – carried

Paramedic Services Committee

The Paramedic Services Committee will review construction updates for the Brant-Brantford Paramedic Services Headquarters. The body is also asked to approve a Declaration of Compliance for a multi-sector service accountability agreement. Additionally, the committee will receive annual, statistical, and budget variance reports.

• Construction status update for Brant-Brantford Paramedic Services Headquarters at 150 Savannah Oaks Drive
• Declaration of Compliance for the Multi-Sector Service Accountability Agreement (April 1, 2024 - March 31, 2025)
• 2024 Brant-Brantford Paramedic Services Annual Report
• Budget to actual variance reports for December 31, 2024, and March 31, 2025
• May 2025 Paramedic Services Statistical Package

The Paramedic Services Committee approved its agenda and adopted the March 26 minutes. It received several operational reports, including construction, budget variance, and the 2024 annual report. The committee signed and forwarded a Declaration of Compliance for the Multi‑Sector Service Accountability Agreement. All items were carried without recorded vote tallies.

• Agenda approved (carried)
• March 26 minutes adopted as amended (carried)
• Received Construction Status Update 3 report (carried)
• Signed Declaration of Compliance and forwarded to Ontario Health (carried)
• Received 2024 Paramedic Services Annual Report (carried)
• Received Dec 31 2024 budget‑to‑actual variance report (carried)
• Received Mar 31 2025 budget‑to‑actual variance report (carried)
• Received Paramedic Services Statistical Package (carried)

Administration and Operations Committee

The Administration and Operations Committee will approve a new water and wastewater rate schedule for July 2025 to June 2029. It will also approve several consent items, including contract awards for Main Street and Dumfries Street reconstruction and Paris WPCP upgrades, and Community Improvement Plan applications for 41 Main Street South and 13 Grand River Street North. Additional business includes a heritage committee vacancy declaration, a West Nile Virus permission letter, and updates on stormwater funding and the Brant Sports Complex expansion.

• Award Main Street and Dumfries Street Reconstruction contract to Oxford Civil Group Inc. for $1,626,039.37 (excluding HST)
• Award Paris WPCP ESA Compliance Upgrades contract to Direk Construction Inc. for $348,240.00 (excluding HST)
• Approve water and wastewater rate schedule for July 2025‑June 2029 (rates listed by meter size and usage)
• Approve CIP application STG-25-01 for 41 Main Street South (up to $2,900) and CIP‑25‑10 for 13 Grand River Street North (up to $10,304)
• Declare vacant seat on Brant Heritage Committee and direct staff to advertise for a replacement member

The Administration and Operations Committee approved its agenda and several consent items unanimously. It authorized the $2,900 Community Improvement Plan for 41 Main Street South and approved housekeeping by‑law amendments. Staff were directed to develop a stormwater funding strategy and to move forward with the preferred design (Option 3) for the Brant Sports Complex Expansion, including funding and fundraising efforts.

• Agenda approved (11‑0)
• Consent items for Main Street reconstruction, Paris WPCP upgrades, pavement markings, and others approved (11‑0)
• CIP Application STG‑25‑01 for 41 Main Street South approved up to $2,900 and CAO authorized to execute (11‑0)
• Housekeeping by‑law amendments (Road Use, Pool Enclosure, Yard Maintenance) approved (11‑0)
• Staff directed to develop a Stormwater Funding Strategy and report back (11‑0)
• 2024 Stormwater Management System performance report received as information; to be posted publicly by June 1 2025 (11‑0)
• Staff directed to proceed with Option 3 – Preferred Design for Brant Sports Complex Expansion, pursue funding, start fundraising, and work with MJMA Architects (11‑0)
• Delegations on stormwater revenue analysis, sports complex expansion, and Mt. Pleasant Park pad received as information (11‑0)

Committee of Adjustment

The Brant County Committee of Adjustment will consider and vote on four applications for minor variances, lot line adjustments, and a consent to create a new industrial lot. Each proposal seeks relief from Zoning By‑Law 61‑16 for sites on Markel Drive, Willowdale Street, Sixth Concession Road, and Brant County Road 18. The committee will evaluate whether the applications meet the four tests of the Planning Act and align with the Official Plan and Provincial Planning Statement.

• A5-25-PB – 10 Markel Drive: reduce street setback to 2.5‑3.0 m, increase driveway width to ~14.5 m, and allow 195 parking spaces (vs. 208 required).
• A4-25-PB – Lauderdale Subdivision: reduce street setback to 5.10 m (vs. 7.5 m minimum) at Willowdale Street and Dalewood Ave.
• B81-A39-A40-22-LG – 347 & 335 Sixth Concession Road: lot line adjustment of ~0.10 ha and three minor variances recognizing reduced lot areas.
• B5-25-RF – 490 Brant County Road 18: consent to sever land for one new industrial lot (53.5 m frontage, 0.61 ha) and retain existing parcel.

County of Brant Council

The County of Brant Council is meeting to discuss several zoning amendments and land use applications. Key items include a proposal to enable four units as-of-right in fully serviced areas and a staff recommendation to refuse a 77-lot subdivision.

• ZBA2-25-NM: Proposal to permit four units as-of-right in low-density, fully serviced areas of Paris and St. George
• ZBA12-24-KD & PS1-24-KD: Staff recommendation to refuse a 77 single detached lot subdivision at 29 Thirteenth Concession Road
• ZBA4-25-LK: Application for a temporary use by-law for a mobile refreshment cart at 230 Oakland Road
• ZBA23-24-KD: Application to change zoning from Agriculture to Rural Residential at 199 Jerseyville Road to create two lots
• Resolution to endorse Councillor Lukas Oakley for the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Board of Directors

The council approved its agenda and the minutes from the April 8 meeting. It received two zoning amendment applications for information on Oakland Road and Jerseyville Road. It refused the zoning amendment and draft plan of subdivision for 29 Thirteenth Concession Road, citing servicing and environmental concerns.

• Approved agenda (9‑1)
• Approved April 8 minutes (10‑0)
• Received ZBA4-25-LK (Oakland Rd) as information (10‑0)
• Received ZBA23-24-KD (Jerseyville Rd) as information (10‑0)
• Refused ZBA12-24-KD & PS1-24-KD subdivision plan (9‑1)

Brant Connects Committee

The Brant Connects Committee will approve its May 7 agenda and the March 5 minutes. It will hear a staff report updating the Downtown Paris Wi‑Fi project. The committee will receive information on the Accelerated High Speed Internet program and status updates on the ASHIP program and Ledcor/Rogers projects. An appointment of a new committee member will also be presented.

• Downtown Paris Wi‑Fi Project Update – staff report
• Accelerated High Speed Internet Program – communication
• ASHIP Program Status Update – presentation by Councillor Miller
• Ledcor/Rogers Updates – presentation by S. Farrant
• Appointment of Brant Connects Committee Member – presentation by S. Morton

The committee approved its May 7 agenda and adopted the March 5 minutes. It received the Township of Howick high‑speed internet program communication as information. Logan Hawkins was appointed as a new committee member.

• Approved May 7, 2025 agenda (carried)
• Adopted March 5, 2025 minutes (carried)
• Received Township of Howick high‑speed internet program communication (carried)
• Appointed Logan Hawkins to the Brant Connects Joint Committee (carried)

Policy Development Committee

The Policy Development Committee is considering updates to the film policy, tree protection, and long-term financial planning. The body is also reviewing several updated policies regarding recreation facility bookings, cancellations, and sport facility allocations.

• Proposed amendments to 10 by-laws to align with the Film Policy, including Park Use, Road Use, and Noise by-laws
• Approval of the Tree Protection and Enhancement Policy (RPT-0028-25)
• Adoption of the Long-Term Financial Plan Maintenance and Annual Review Policy (RPT-0193-25)
• Updates to Recreation Facility Cancellation, Booking, and Sport Facility Allocation policies
• Approval of the Community Organization Entrance Sign Policy and Design (RPT-0054-25)

The Policy Development Committee approved several policy updates, including facility cancellation, recreation booking, respect and responsibility, community sign design, sport facility allocation, and a tree protection and enhancement policy. It also adopted a suite of by‑law amendments that add film‑related exemptions to nine existing by‑laws. Finally, the committee adopted new long‑term financial‑plan policies. All motions passed with a 9‑to‑0 vote.

• Approved Facility Cancellation Policy Update (RPT-0037-25) – 9 to 0
• Approved Recreation Facility Booking Policy Update (RPT-0038-25) – 9 to 0
• Approved Respect and Responsibility Policy Update (RPT-0039-25) – 9 to 0
• Approved Community Organization Entrance Sign Policy and immediate replacement of Mount Vernon sign (RPT-0054-25) – 9 to 0
• Approved Sport Facility Allocation Policy Update (RPT-0044-25) – 9 to 0
• Approved Film Policy by‑law amendments to nine by‑laws – 9 to 0
• Approved Tree Protection and Enhancement Policy – 9 to 0
• Adopted Long‑Term Financial Plan Maintenance and Annual Review Policy and Integration of Action Items policy – 9 to 0

Brant Heritage Committee

The Brant Heritage Committee will approve its agenda and adopt minutes from the April 3, 2025 meeting. Staff reports will be heard on the Doors Open program, provincial changes to the Ontario Heritage Act (Bill 5, Schedule 7), and a detailed report on the verandah restoration at 33 Oak Ave (RPT‑0197‑25). The committee will endorse the verandah restoration report and forward it to Council for final approval.

• Approval of the May 1, 2025 agenda
• Adoption of minutes from the April 3, 2025 meeting
• Staff report: Doors Open Update
• Staff report: Bill 5, Schedule 7 (2025) – Provincial changes to the Ontario Heritage Act
• Endorsement of verandah restoration at 33 Oak Ave (RPT‑0197‑25) to Council

The Brant Heritage Committee approved its agenda and adopted the April 3 minutes. It received a delegation from the Burford Connects Group and endorsed a report for a verandah restoration at 33 Oak Avenue. The committee declared the Gordon Varney membership position vacant and directed staff to follow up on a cemetery site‑visit and to locate heritage sites for future meetings.

• Approved agenda (amended) – carried
• Received delegation from Burford Connects Group – carried
• Approved minutes of April 3, 2025 – carried
• Declared Gordon Varney membership position vacant – carried
• Received Doors Open update as information – carried
• Endorsed and submitted report RPT-0197-25 for verandah restoration – carried
• Directed staff to contact Paris Plains Cemetery Association for site‑visit details – carried
• Directed staff to identify suitable heritage locations for future site‑tour meetings – carried

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will first approve its agenda and adopt minutes from its November 18, 2024 and February 24, 2025 meetings. It will consider delegations and presentations, including a bridge project and a community safety and well‑being plan. The committee will review a Site Plan Control application (SP19‑24‑DN) for 10 Markel Drive. Staff reports on South Dumfries Arena bleachers and Accessibility Week will also be discussed.

• Approval of agenda
• Adoption of minutes from November 18, 2024 and February 24, 2025
• Review of Site Plan Control Application SP19‑24‑DN for 10 Markel Drive
• Presentation on the BRIDGE Project by Sky McLaughlin
• Staff report on South Dumfries Arena bleachers

The committee approved the April 28 agenda. It also approved the minutes from the November 18, 2024 and February 24, 2025 meetings. No other decisions or actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (carried)
• Approved November 18, 2024 minutes (carried)
• Approved February 24, 2025 minutes (carried)

Agricultural Advisory Committee

The Agricultural Advisory Committee will approve its agenda and adopt the minutes from the January 27, 2025 meeting. It will discuss agricultural planning applications and consider any delegations, petitions, or presentations. A staff report presenting a draft Rural Prosperity Community Improvement Plan will be reviewed. The next meeting is scheduled for May 26, 2025.

• Adopt minutes from the January 27, 2025 Agricultural Advisory Committee meeting
• Review draft Rural Prosperity Community Improvement Plan (staff report by Z. Gable & B. Webb)
• Discuss agricultural planning applications
• Consider delegations, petitions, and presentations
• Schedule next meeting for May 26, 2025

The Agricultural Advisory Committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the January 27, 2025 meeting. The committee also accepted the staff presentation on the Draft Rural Prosperity Community Improvement Plan as informational. No other formal decisions were made; other items were discussed or noted as withdrawn or pending.

• Agenda approved (carried)
• January 27, 2025 minutes approved (carried)
• Staff presentation on Draft Rural Prosperity Community Improvement Plan received as information (carried)

County of Brant O.P.P. Detachment Board

The County of Brant O.P.P. Detachment Board will approve its agenda and adopt the minutes from the March 25, 2025 meeting. It will receive the Detachment Commander's statistical report as information and review several communications, including the City of Brantford 2024 POA final statement and the OAPSB Spring Conference update. The board will also discuss a reimbursement request for Nova Vita International Women's Day event tickets. No other decisions are listed.

• Approval of the April 22, 2025 agenda
• Adoption of minutes from the March 25, 2025 board meeting
• Receipt of the Detachment Commander's statistical report (information)
• Review of the City of Brantford 2024 POA Final Statement
• Consideration of Nova Vita International Women's Day Event Ticket Reimbursement

The board approved its agenda and adopted the March 25 minutes. The detachment commander’s report was received as information. The board voted to reimburse four tickets totaling $640 for the International Women’s Day event, with five members in favor and the mayor abstaining. The board also convened an in‑camera session to discuss confidential service‑delivery information.

• Approved agenda (Carried)
• Adopted March 25 minutes (Carried)
• Received Detachment Commander’s Report (Carried)
• Approved $640 reimbursement for International Women’s Day tickets (5‑0 vote, mayor abstained)
• Convene in‑camera session on confidential service‑delivery information (Carried)

County of Brant Council

The County of Brant Council will meet to approve the 2025 tax rates and the 2025 schedule of fees and charges. The body is also considering amendments to the Vehicle for Hire By-law and the composition of the Library Board.

• By-law 41-25: Adoption of 2025 tax rates, penalties, and interest
• By-law 43-25: Establishment of 2025 fees and charges
• Proposed increase of maximum age for regular taxicabs from 10 to 12 years
• By-law 39-25: Amendment to Fence By-law for 180 Grand River Street North
• By-law 40-25: Appointment of Municipal Law Enforcement Officers Emma Franks and Devan Shaw

The council voted to waive the minor‑variance application fee for Sacred Heart Parish (9‑1). It also approved the 2025 municipal tax rates for all property classes and adopted related by‑law amendments, including a $10 Community Tree fee. Additional approvals covered the naming of the Crystal Brenneman Memorial Service Area, construction of a $26,000 batting cage in Lions Park, and Community Improvement Plan grants of $43,000 and $63,000. The Paramedic Services and Brant Heritage Committee reports were accepted.

• Waived minor‑variance fee for Sacred Heart Parish (9‑1)
• Approved 2025 municipal tax rates for all property classes (11‑0)
• Approved construction of Lions Park batting cage, $26,000 (11‑0)
• Approved Community Improvement Plan grants: $43,000 for 71 Grand River St N and $63,000 amendment (11‑0)
• Approved $10 Community Tree fee addition to municipal fees by‑law (11‑0)
• Approved naming of Crystal Brenneman Memorial Service Area at Paris Cemetery (11‑0)
• Approved Paramedic Services Committee Report and Declaration of Compliance (11‑0)
• Approved Brant Heritage Committee Report endorsing Burford King Street Parkette history elements (11‑0)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold public hearings regarding two consent applications. These include a proposal to convey land between two properties and a technical request to correct property titles.

• Application B2-25-RC: Proposal to convey approximately 0.4 hectares (1.0 acres) from 38 Papple Road to 1272 Colborne Street East
• Application B4-25-AV: Technical consent to revert 62 and 67 Nith Road to original lot lines following an inadvertent merger in title

The Committee of Adjustment approved consent application B2-25-RC to convey about 0.4 hectares from 1272 Colborne Street East to 38 Papple Road, and consent application B4-25-AV to revert parcels at 62 and 67 Nith Road back to their original lot lines. Both approvals were carried without recorded vote counts. The agenda and previous minutes were also approved.

• Approved agenda (Carried)
• Approved minutes from March 20, 2025 (Carried)
• Approved consent application B2-25-RC to convey ~0.4 ha (Carried)
• Approved consent application B4-25-AV to revert parcels to original lot lines (Carried)

Administration and Operations Committee

The Administration and Operations Committee will consider and vote on several consent items, including the adoption of the 2025 tax rates for all property classes. It will also receive information and approve the naming of the Columbarium Outdoor Service Area at Paris Cemetery, and the construction of a new batting cage in Lions Park at an estimated cost of $26,000. Additional approvals include façade improvement projects for 71 Grand River Street North with funding up to $43,000 and an amendment to a related plan up to $63,000, and a $10 Community Tree fee addition to the municipal fees by‑law. The committee will also receive various reports on wastewater, water rates, road maintenance, fire prevention, and a housing needs assessment.

• Approval of 2025 tax rates for all property classes
• Naming of the Crystal Brenneman Memorial Service Area at Paris Cemetery
• Construction of a batting cage in Lions Park – estimated $26,000
• CIP‑25‑05 façade improvements at 71 Grand River St N – up to $43,000; amendment to CIP‑25‑02 – up to $63,000
• Addition of a $10 Community Tree fee to the 2025 Municipal Fees & Charges By‑law

The Administration and Operations Committee approved its agenda and waived procedural rules to allow a show‑of‑hands vote. It approved key consent items, including the 2025 tax rates, naming of the Columbarium Outdoor Service Area, a park batting cage, and a capital project amendment. The committee also approved a $10 Community Tree fee addition, received a water and wastewater rate study update, and endorsed the preliminary housing needs assessment. Additional reports and ministry communications were received as information.

• Approved agenda for April 15, 2025 (9‑0)
• Waived S.38 of Procedure By‑law 14‑20 to allow vote by show of hands (9‑0)
• Approved consent items: 2025 Tax Rates; Columbarium Outdoor Service Area naming; Paris Lions Park Batting Cage construction and naming; CIP‑25‑05 amendment for 71 Grand River St N (9‑0)
• Approved $10 Community Tree fee addition to 2025 Municipal Fees & Charges By‑law (8‑0, 1 conflict)
• Received Water and Wastewater Rate Study – Project Update #2 as information (9‑0)
• Endorsed Housing Needs Assessment preliminary findings and directed staff to prepare a draft report (9‑0)
• Approved Brant Heritage Committee Report and endorsement of historical story elements in Burford King Street Parkette (9‑0)
• Received Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing letter as information (9‑0)

County of Brant Council

The County of Brant Council will consider a public hearing under the Planning Act to receive information on a proposed zoning by‑law amendment that would allow four residential units as‑of‑right in fully serviced areas of Paris and St. George. Council will also approve the meeting agenda, adopt the minutes from the March 11, 2025 meeting, and consider By‑law 38‑25 to confirm the proceedings of Council. The staff will be directed to finalize the zoning amendments for placement on a future agenda.

• Approval of the April 8, 2025 Council agenda
• Adoption of minutes from the March 11, 2025 Council meeting
• Public hearing (ZBA2-25-NM) to receive information on a zoning amendment permitting four units as‑of‑right
• By‑law Number 38‑25 to confirm the proceedings of Council
• Scheduling of the next Council meeting for April 22, 2025

The council approved its agenda and adopted the March 11, 2025 minutes. It received the ZBA2-25-NM preliminary zoning changes for four residential units as‑of‑right in Paris and St. George and directed staff to finalize the by‑law amendments for a future meeting. The council also read and passed By‑law 38‑25 to confirm the proceedings of council. All motions passed unanimously (10‑0) with Councillor Peirce absent.

• Approved April 8 agenda (10‑0)
• Adopted March 11, 2025 minutes (10‑0)
• Received ZBA2-25-NM preliminary zoning changes and directed staff to finalize amendments (10‑0)
• Read By‑law 38‑25 first time (10‑0)
• Read By‑law 38‑25 second time and adopted preambles and clauses (10‑0)
• Read By‑law 38‑25 third time, passed, signed, and executed (10‑0)

Court of Revision

The Court of Revision will meet to address appeals and review an engineer's report regarding the Terryberry Municipal Drain. The body will handle the election of a chair and process any appeals filed orally or in writing.

• Engineer's Report - Terryberry MD
• Appeals filed orally at the meeting
• Notice of appeals filed

The Court of Revision elected Councillor Garneau as Chair for the Terryberry Municipal Drain. The meeting agenda for April 8 was approved. No appeals were filed or heard. The session adjourned at 4:33 p.m.

• Councillor Garneau elected as Chair for the Terryberry Municipal Drain
• Agenda for the April 8 Court of Revision approved

Court of Revision

The Brant County Court of Revision will convene on April 8, 2025, to hear appeals and review the Engineer's Report for the Lowes-Amey Municipal Drain.

• Approval of the April 8 agenda
• Election of the Court of Revision Chair
• Engineer's Report - Lowes-Amey Municipal Drain (23-237)
• Hearing of oral appeals
• Response to filed appeals

The Court of Revision elected Councillor Garneau as Chair for the Lowes‑Amey Municipal Drain. The agenda for the April 8 meeting was approved. The meeting adjourned at 4:20 p.m.

• Elected Councillor Garneau as Chair of the Court of Revision (motion carried)
• Approved agenda for the April 8 Court of Revision (motion carried)

Brant Heritage Committee

The Brant Heritage Committee will consider a staff recommendation to add historical elements to the Burford King Street Parkette design. The meeting includes an update on the Bawcutt Centre restoration project, reports on the Doors Open event and the Joint Heritage Committee meeting, and a discussion of the Hiram Capron Homestead. The agenda also covers routine items such as attendance, approval of the agenda, and adoption of minutes from the March 6, 2025 meeting.

• Burford King Street Parkette – staff recommendation to incorporate historical elements
• Mark Maxwell – update on Bawcutt Centre restoration project
• Doors Open – update from J. Beddard
• Joint Heritage Committee – update from J. Beddard
• Hiram Capron Homestead – discussion under Other Business

The Brant Heritage Committee approved its agenda, received updates on the Bawcutt Centre restoration and the Hiram Capron Homestead as information, and adopted the March 6, 2025 minutes. It endorsed community efforts to add historical story elements to the Burford King Street Parkette. Updates on the Doors Open event and the upcoming Joint Heritage Committee meeting were also received as information.

• Approved agenda (item 10.1 moved forward) – carried
• Received Mark Maxwell’s Bawcutt Centre restoration update as information – carried
• Received Cate Breaugh’s request regarding Hiram Capron Homestead as information – carried
• Adopted Brant Heritage Committee minutes of March 6, 2025 – carried
• Endorsed community historic design input for Burford King Street Parkette – carried
• Received Doors Open update as information – carried
• Received Joint Heritage Committee meeting update as information – carried

Paramedic Services Committee

The Paramedic Services Committee will vote to approve its meeting agenda and the minutes from January 22 and March 5, 2025. It will then receive several reports for information, including a statistical package, a community paramedic program update, a compliance declaration for the Multi‑Sector Service Accountability Agreement, a construction update on the Brant‑Brantford Paramedic Services Headquarters, and an unfinalized 2024 budget‑to‑actual variance report.

• Approve the agenda for the March 26, 2025 meeting
• Approve minutes from the January 22 and March 5, 2025 meetings
• Receive the Multi‑Sector Service Accountability Agreement compliance declaration
• Receive Construction Update 2 on Brant‑Brantford Paramedic Services Headquarters (Phase 1 at 150 Savannah Oakes Drive)
• Receive the unfinalized 2024 budget‑to‑actual variance report

The Paramedic Services Committee approved its agenda and the minutes from previous meetings. It received several reports for information, including statistical, community program, construction, and budget variance updates. The committee also declared the Health Service Provider in compliance with the Multi‑Sector Service Accountability Agreement and forwarded the declaration to Ontario Health.

• Approved agenda for March 26, 2025 (Carried)
• Approved minutes from Jan 22 and Mar 5, 2025 (Carried)
• Received Paramedic Services Statistical Package report RPT-0089-25 (Carried)
• Received Community Paramedic Program Update report RPT-0088-25 (Carried)
• Declared HSP compliance with MSAA and forwarded declaration to Ontario Health (Carried)
• Received Construction Status Update report RPT-0129-25 (Carried)
• Received unfinalized 2024 budget‑to‑actual variance report (Carried)

County of Brant O.P.P. Detachment Board

The County of Brant O.P.P. Detachment Board will approve its agenda and adopt the minutes from the February 25, 2025 meeting. It will receive the Brant County OPP Detachment Commander's statistical report for February. The board will also discuss a sponsorship request for the 2025 Special Olympics Summer Provincial Games and provide an update on the Community Safety & Well‑Being Plan.

• Approval of the March 25, 2025 agenda
• Adoption of minutes from the February 25, 2025 meeting
• Receipt of the Brant County OPP Detachment Commander's February report
• Consideration of the Special Olympics Ontario 2025 Summer Provincial Games sponsorship request
• Community Safety & Well‑Being Plan update

The Detachment Board approved its agenda and adopted the February 25 minutes. It received the Commander's Report, false‑alarm statistics, and the 2025 budget as information. The request to reimburse four International Women’s Day tickets was deferred until the April 22 meeting. The Board also approved an in‑camera session to discuss confidential regional operational matters.

• Approved agenda (motion moved by Mayor Bailey, seconded by Councillor Peirce) – carried
• Adopted February 25, 2025 minutes (moved by Member Brown, seconded by Mayor Bailey) – carried
• Received Brant County OPP Detachment Commander's Report of March 25, 2025 as information – carried
• Received False Alarm Statistics – January 2025 staff report as information (moved by Member Stryker, seconded by Councillor Peirce) – carried
• Received 2025 Detachment Board budget staff report as information (moved by Member Brown, seconded by Mayor Bailey) – carried
• Deferred Nova Vita International Women’s Day ticket reimbursement request to April 22, 2025 (moved by Councillor Peirce, seconded by Mayor Bailey) – carried
• Approved in‑camera session to discuss confidential S.44(2)(g) information (moved by Mayor Bailey, seconded by Member Stryker) – carried

County of Brant Council

County of Brant Council will consider approving an additional $215,250 for the North Paris Fire Station project and $444,800 in debt funding for the John Noble Home Bell Court redevelopment. The meeting also includes the dissolution of the Government Relations Committee.

• North Paris Fire Station: Additional $215,250 in fees approved
• John Noble Home Bell Court: $444,800 additional funding requested
• Government Relations Committee: To be dissolved
• Paris Drinks Fest: Request to be designated as a municipally significant event
• Cleaver Road Drain: Engineer appointment recommended

The County of Brant Council approved several service contracts, including a $385,740 culvert rehabilitation and grass‑cutting contracts totaling $646,724.43. It also approved three Community Improvement Plan grants for façade work on Grand River Street properties, with maximum amounts of $16,500, $55,000 and $14,500. The council updated the cemetery re‑interment fee to $3,055 and declared the Mt. Pleasant Fire Fighters Association wing night a municipally significant event. Additionally, a resolution for the Government Relations Committee was deferred until after the federal election.

• Awarded Muir Culvert Rehabilitation contract to UrbanLink Civil Ltd. for $385,740 (11‑0)
• Awarded grass‑cutting contract to Blue Sky Property Services for $195,159.43 and to D & D Commercial Property Maintenance Ltd for $451,565.50 (11‑0)
• Approved CIP‑25‑03 façade improvement grant up to $16,500 (11‑0)
• Approved CIP‑25‑02 façade and interior renovation grant up to $55,000 (11‑0)
• Approved CIP‑25‑04 rear façade improvement grant up to $14,500 (11‑0)
• Updated 2025 Municipal Fees and Charges By‑Law: cemetery re‑interment fee set at $3,055 (11‑0)
• Declared Mt. Pleasant Fire Fighters Association wing night a municipally significant event (11‑0)
• Deferred Government Relations Committee resolution until after the federal election (11‑0)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold public hearings on two applications. The first seeks a minor variance to reduce the required street setback from 50 m to 33 m for the property at 539 Paris Road, with a recommendation for approval. The second requests a fence‑by‑law variance to increase fence height to 7.5 ft along the south side and 8.5 ft along the west side of 180 Grand River Street North. The Committee will vote to approve, defer, or refuse each application.

• Minor variance A2-25-LG: reduce street setback to 33 m at 539 Paris Rd (recommended approval)
• Fence variance FV5-24-LK: raise fence height to 7.5 ft (south) and 8.5 ft (west) at 180 Grand River St N
• Public hearings for both applications
• Adoption of minutes from previous meetings

The Committee of Adjustment approved a minor variance (A2-25-LG) allowing a 33‑metre street setback at 539 Paris Road. It also approved a fence variance (FV5-24-LK) permitting a 7.5‑ft chain‑link fence with privacy screening at 180 Grand River Street North. No public comments were received on either application. The meeting was adjourned.

• Approved minor variance A2-25-LG for 539 Paris Road (33 m setback) – Carried
• Approved fence variance FV5-24-LK for 180 Grand River Street North (7.5 ft fence) – Carried

Administration and Operations Committee

The Administration and Operations Committee will approve funding for a new Paris central library study and award contracts for a culvert rehabilitation and municipal property maintenance. The committee also plans to update cemetery fees and approve several Community Improvement Plan grants for local businesses.

• Award of Muir Culvert Rehabilitation contract ($385,740)
• Approval of Grass Cutting and Trimming contracts ($646,724.93)
• Approval of Community Improvement Plan grants for 105, 69-71, and 54 Grand River Street North
• Approval of updates to 2025 Cemetery Fees and Charges By-Law
• Authorization to reallocate $40,000 for New Central Library studies

County of Brant Council

The County of Brant Council will consider and vote on several zoning by‑law amendment applications, including proposals for 24 Elm Street, 49 River Road, 719 Watts Pond Road, and 249 Garden Avenue. The council will also review and approve the revised Brant Municipal Enterprises Strategic Plan and Corporate Mandate. Additional agenda items include routine approvals of minutes, attendance, and declarations of pecuniary interests.

• Zoning By‑law Amendment Application ZBA29-24-LG – rezone 24 Elm Street from s‑R2 to s‑R2‑XX
• Zoning By‑law Amendment Application ZBA20-24-DN – amend 49 River Road from Agricultural (A) to Special Exception‑Rural Residential (RR‑63 & RR‑64)
• Zoning By‑law Amendment Application ZBA1-25-LK – amend 719 Watts Pond Road from Agricultural (A) to Agricultural‑Special Exception (A‑9)
• Extension of Temporary Use Zoning By‑law Exemption – continue sales trailer use at 249 Garden Avenue for three years
• Approval of the revised Brant Municipal Enterprises Strategic Plan and Corporate Mandate

Brant Heritage Committee

The Brant Heritage Committee will approve its agenda, adopt minutes from the January 30, 2025 meeting, and receive several staff reports. The primary item is a report on the consent application (B23-24-LK) for 66 Banfield Street, including heritage conditions and a proposed site‑plan control agreement to protect the existing heritage home. The committee will also receive updates on the Joint Heritage Committee, Doors Open, a heritage public‑art design mock‑up, and the Burford King Street Parkette open house.

• 66 Banfield Street – Consent Application (B23-24-LK) and Heritage Conditions
• Joint Heritage Committee Meeting Update
• Doors Open Update
• Heritage Public Art – St. George design mock‑up discussion
• Burford King Street Parkette Open House

Brant Connects Committee

The Brant Connects Committee will approve its agenda and adopt the minutes from the November 6, 2024 meeting. It will receive a presentation by Kris Eby of Redwood Infrastructure and review correspondence concerning 316 Vansickle Rd. The meeting will also note the appointment of a new member, Member Morton, and set the next meeting for May 7, 2025.

• Approval of the March 5, 2025 agenda
• Adoption of Brant Connects Committee minutes from November 6, 2024
• Presentation by Kris Eby, Redwood Infrastructure
• Review of 316 Vansickle Rd correspondence (Councillor Miller)
• Appointment of new member, Member Morton

Paramedic Services Committee

The Paramedic Services Committee will hold a special meeting on March 5, 2025. Most agenda items are routine, such as attendance, approval of the agenda, and adoption of minutes. The only substantive item listed is a discussion of labour‑relations matters involving OPSEU Local 256 and the County of Brant contract negotiations. No other decisions are detailed in the agenda.

• S.239 (2)(d) labour relations or employee negotiations (OPSEU Local 256 and County of Brant contract negotiations)

County of Brant Council - Special Meeting

County of Brant Council will meet to approve the agenda for a special meeting on March 4, 2025, focusing on drainage works. The agenda includes a public meeting regarding the Lowes-Amey Municipal Drain and the third reading of a by-law for the Rathbun Municipal Drain.

• Public meeting for Lowes-Amey Municipal Drain
• Third reading of By-law 09-25 for Rathbun Municipal Drain
• First and second reading of By-law 22-25 for Lowes-Amey Municipal Drain
• Approval of agenda for March 4, 2025 special meeting
• Council Chambers at 7 Broadway Street West, Paris, ON

County of Brant Council - Special Meeting

County of Brant Council will hold a special meeting to consider a drainage report for the Terryberry Municipal Drain and give first and second readings to a related by-law. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers.

• Public meeting to present Terryberry Municipal Drain engineer's report
• Streamline Engineering Inc. presentation on drainage report
• Council to give two readings to Terryberry Municipal Drain by-law
• By-law 24-25 for drainage works in County of Brant
• By-law 25-25 to confirm Council proceedings

County of Brant O.P.P. Detachment Board

The County of Brant O.P.P. Detachment Board will vote to approve its meeting agenda and adopt the minutes from the January 28, 2025 meeting. It will receive the Detachment Commander’s statistics and false‑alarm reports for February 25, 2025 as informational items. The board will also recognize the Brant North, Brant East and Paris Community Safety Groups and hear staff and communications updates.

• Approval of the February 25, 2025 agenda
• Adoption of minutes from the January 28, 2025 meeting
• Receipt of Detachment Commander’s statistics and OPP false‑alarm reports (Feb 25 2025)
• Recognition of the Brant North, Brant East, and Paris Community Safety Groups
• Staff report on False Alarm Statistics YTD (RPT‑0087‑25)

County of Brant Council

The County of Brant Council is meeting to decide on several infrastructure contracts and lease agreements. The body will also consider a motion to dissolve the Government Relations Committee and review various public proclamations.

• Awarding the Grand River Street North Reconstruction (Downtown Dig) to Navacon Construction Inc. for $6,471,159.50
• Approval of a lease agreement for Oakland Childcare Centre Inc. to operate at 3 King St. N., Oakland
• Request for $143,039 in additional consultant fees for the Bawcutt Centre Main Branch Library project
• Approval of a $125,000 one-year contract for a Downtown Construction Liaison
• A noise bylaw exemption application from Royal Canadian Legion Branch 29

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will review site plan control applications for the Onondaga Ball Park, Arlington Meadows, and two Paris fire halls. The meeting also includes staff reports on communication boards, hearing loops, and the Accessible Brant Award.

• Onondaga Ball Park Retrofit site plan
• Arlington Meadows Concept Plans
• North Paris Fire Hall architectural drawings
• Gaukel Memorial Outdoor Washrooms project
• Communication boards and hearing loop staff reports

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider several consent applications for lot line adjustments and land severs. The body will also review a minor variance request regarding structure height and setbacks. Decisions will be made on whether these requests align with the Official Plan and Zoning By-laws.

• Minor variance for 112 Dundas St W to allow a 4.8m accessory structure height and 3.93m street setback
• Lot line adjustment of 0.18 hectares at 19 King St S to provide frontage for landlocked blocks
• Severance of a 352.5 square metre strip of land at 290 Brant County Highway 5
• Severance of 3.1 hectares from 29 Sixth Concession Road to 62 King Street
• Creation of one new industrial lot at 61 Bethel Rd

Administration and Operations Committee

The Administration and Operations Committee will consider several consent items, including a Community Improvement Plan for façade upgrades at 5‑7‑9 Grand River Street North, awards for Douglass Bridge and Patterson Culvert rehabilitations with associated capital funding, and amendments to the water and wastewater rates by‑law. It will also review large equipment purchases, a pilot residential permit parking program in the Paris BIA, a drainage superintendent by‑law change, and additional funding for a seniors co‑operative housing project at Russell Heights.

• Approve CIP‑25‑01 façade and signage improvements at 5‑7‑9 Grand River Street North up to $33,700
• Award Douglass Bridge rehabilitation to UrbanLink Civil Ltd. for $1,183,500 and approve $1,500,000 capital funding
• Award Patterson Culvert rehabilitation to UrbanLink Civil Ltd. for $411,800 and approve $450,000 capital funding
• Amend the Fees and Charges by‑law to remove the expiration date for water and wastewater rates
• Implement a one‑year pilot residential permit parking program in Paris BIA with a $120 monthly fee per permit

County of Brant Council

The County of Brant Council will consider a public hearing on a 40‑metre telecom tower at 182 Governor’s Road East and receive a zoning amendment for 49 River Road from Agricultural to Rural Residential. A subdivision and zoning amendment for 29 Thirteenth Concession Road is being deferred for up to six months. Staff reports recommend adopting the updated Telecommunication Tower Protocol as Policy No. DVS‑2025‑001 and amending the Delegation of Authority By‑law. Several drainage and other by‑laws will be read and voted on.

• Public hearing to receive Signum Wireless Inc. telecom tower application (CT2‑24‑NM) at 182 Governor’s Road East, a 40‑metre self‑supported tower on a 144 m² fenced site
• Public hearing to receive Zoning By‑law Amendment (ZBA20‑24‑DN) for 49 River Road, changing from Agricultural (A) to Rural Residential (RR)
• Deferral of Zoning By‑law Amendment (ZBA12‑24‑KD) and Draft Plan of Subdivision (PS1‑24‑KD) for 29 Thirteenth Concession Road, pending additional review
• Adoption of updated Telecommunication Tower Protocol (Policy No. DVS‑2025‑001) and amendment to the Delegation of Authority By‑law to allow letters of concurrence
• Third reading of By‑law 130‑24 (drainage works – Simmons‑Hopkins Municipal Drain) and readings of By‑laws 08‑25, 09‑25, and 10‑25

Government Relations Committee

The Government Relations Committee will approve its agenda and adopt minutes from the November 14, 2024 meeting. It will receive a staff report on the Ontario Good Roads Association (OGRA) 2025 Conference Delegations and direct staff to submit delegation requests with Provincial Ministers as approved. The meeting will also include standard items such as attendance, declaration of pecuniary interests, and other business.

• Approve the meeting agenda
• Adopt minutes from the November 14, 2024 Government Relations Committee meeting
• Receive staff report on Ontario Good Roads Association (OGRA) 2025 Conference Delegations
• Direct staff to submit delegation requests with Provincial Ministers for OGRA
• Other business

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review the 2025 budget update, confirming that post‑employment benefits and amortization expenses are included while landfill closure costs are excluded. It will also approve the 2025 property tax ratios and apply tax‑rate reductions of 35% and 75% to specified land classes.

• Approve inclusion of post‑employment benefits and amortization expenses in the 2025 budget
• Exclude landfill closure and post‑closure costs from the 2025 budget
• Approve 2025 property tax ratios (e.g., Residential 1.0000, Commercial 1.9000, Industrial 2.5500, etc.)
• Apply a 35% tax‑rate reduction to Farmland Awaiting Development, Commercial Vacant and Excess Land, and Industrial Vacant and Excess Land
• Apply a 75% tax‑rate reduction to small‑scale commercial and industrial on‑farm subclasses 1 and 2

Policy Development Committee

The Policy Development Committee will recommend that council give two readings to the Rathburn Municipal Drain by‑law and adopt the engineer's drainage report as a provisional by‑law. It will also refer amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning By‑law 61‑16, the Animal Control By‑law 174‑10, a new Backyard Hen By‑law, associated fees and an application form for council approval. Additional consent items include a parental‑leave policy for councillors, a policy prohibiting complimentary facility rentals, and a community‑engagement framework for council consideration.

• Rathburn Municipal Drain – recommendation for two readings and provisional by‑law adoption
• Backyard hen program – draft amendments to Zoning By‑law 61‑16, Animal Control By‑law 174‑10, new Backyard Hen By‑law, fee schedule and license form
• Parental Leave Policy for Councillors – consent item approval
• Policy to Prohibit Complimentary Facility Rentals – consent item approval
• Community Engagement Framework and Policy – staff report recommending council approval

Sports Hall of Fame Ad Hoc Committee

The Sports Hall of Fame Ad Hoc Committee will elect a chair and vice‑chair, approve its agenda and the minutes from the June 4 2024 meeting, and review nominations for induction. The committee will also discuss dates for the 2025 induction ceremony and related plaque and ceremony tasks. No other business items are listed.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of agenda
• Adoption of June 4 2024 meeting minutes
• Review of Hall of Fame nominations for Walter Andrew (Andy) Stryker, Jack Tolhurst, and Bob Coyne
• Planning of 2025 induction ceremony dates and plaque tasks

Brant Heritage Committee

The Brant Heritage Committee will consider a referral from the Administration and Operations Committee regarding the restoration plan for the Bawcutt Centre and the new County of Brant Paris Library. The meeting also includes staff updates on the Doors Open program, the Joint Heritage Committee, and a vinyl‑wrap design for St. George Heritage at 2 Beverly Street West. Routine items such as election of chair, agenda approval, and adoption of previous minutes are also on the agenda.

• Referral to review the Bawcutt Centre and new County of Brant Paris Library restoration plan
• Staff report: Doors Open update
• Staff report: Joint Heritage Committee meeting update
• Staff report: St. George Heritage design for vinyl wrap at 2 Beverly Street West
• Committee workplan item: Banfield Neighbourhood Group Cultural Heritage Landscape

County of Brant Council

The council will hold a public hearing on a zoning by‑law amendment application (ZBA28‑24‑DN) for 13 Burwell Street, the site of the new Paris Main Branch Library, and will review the tender award for the Bawcutt Centre Main Branch Library. Additional agenda items include several community‑service funding presentations and proclamation requests for health‑awareness weeks.

• Public hearing on Zoning By‑law Amendment Application ZBA28‑24‑DN for 13 Burwell Street (new Paris Main Branch Library)
• Staff report on Bawcutt Centre Main Branch Library tender results (RPT‑0003‑25)
• Presentations requesting funding for homeless encampments, victim services, domestic‑violence outreach, sexual‑assault support, and intimate‑partner‑violence services
• Proclamation requests for Fibromyalgia Awareness Day, National Dental Hygienists Week, and Mental Health Week
• By‑law 03‑25 to authorize borrowing of money to meet 2025 expenditures

County of Brant O.P.P. Detachment Board

The County of Brant O.P.P. Detachment Board will meet to elect a Chair and Vice Chair. The board will also receive the Detachment Commander's Report and a staff report on false alarm statistics.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Review of Brant County OPP Detachment Commander's Report (November-December)
• Staff Report RPT-0060-25 regarding False Alarm Statistics

Agricultural Advisory Committee

The Brant County Agricultural Advisory Committee will meet on Jan 27, 2025 to elect a chair and vice‑chair, approve the November 25, 2024 minutes, and hear staff reports. A primary agenda item is RPT‑0538‑25, which includes draft regulations and a licence application to permit chickens in non‑urban residential areas. The committee will collect comments on the draft by‑law and forward them to the Policy Development Committee for consideration in February 2025. The meeting will set the next session for Feb 24, 2025.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of Agricultural Advisory Committee minutes from Nov 25, 2024
• Review of RPT‑0538‑25 draft “Backyard Hen” By‑Law and licence application
• Staff report on operational costs for enforcing chicken permits in residential areas
• Scheduling of next meeting on Feb 24, 2025

Paramedic Services Committee

The Paramedic Services Committee is meeting to elect leadership and review staff reports. The body is deciding on funding for facility maintenance and approving the 2025 meeting schedule.

• Proposed $52,500 from the Ambulance Station reserve for paving and resurfacing at Brantford Fire Hall 4 (400 Colborne St W)
• Construction update on Brant Brantford Paramedic Services Headquarters at 150 Savannah Oakes Drive
• Approval of the 2025 Paramedic Services Committee Meeting Schedule
• Review of the Paramedic Services Statistical Package
• In camera discussion regarding collective bargaining updates

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider presentations from the Grand River Conservation Authority, Long Point Region Conservation Authority, and John Noble Home. Staff will present an updated Long-Term Financial Plan model prepared by Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. The council will receive the report, approve the model as a tool for the 2025 budget, and direct staff to develop a maintenance plan, explore funding for the new hospital contribution, and investigate funding sources for municipally-built affordable housing.

• External presentations by GRCA, LPRCA, and John Noble Home
• Presentation of updated Long-Term Financial Plan model by Watson & Associates
• Recommendation to receive the LTFP report as information
• Approval of the LTFP model to inform 2025 budget and capital forecasts
• Direction to study funding for the new hospital and affordable housing projects

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss the economic outlook and a general budget overview. Members will receive departmental presentations from various county services to inform budget discussions.

• Economic Outlook presentation by A. Newton
• Budget Overview presentation by H. Boyd
• Departmental presentations including Corporate Services, Development Services, and Strategic Initiatives
• Departmental presentations for Operations, Community Services, and Emergency and Protective Services
• Library budget presentation by K. Bernstein

Committee of Adjustment

The Brant County Committee of Adjustment will consider and approve several applications, including a fence variance, a minor variance for an additional residential unit, multiple lot line adjustments, and severances. Each recommendation includes conditions and cites compliance with the Official Plan and Zoning By‑Law. The decisions will be recorded in the meeting minutes.

• Fence variance FV3-24-LK: approve 6‑foot fence height at north‑west, north‑east and south‑east property lines
• Minor variance A17-24-RF: approve additional residential unit (ARU) at 20 Mill Street
• Lot line adjustment B19-24-RF: add ~2,800 sq m to lands at 145 Middle Townline Road
• Severance B21-24-RF: approve removal of surplus farm dwelling on 319 Ellis Avenue
• Residential parcel creation B22-24-LK: approve 0.95 ha parcel at 91 Brant School Road

Administration and Operations Committee

The Administration and Operations Committee approved several consent items, including a $45,000 funding package for the Historical Sign Project. It awarded the Mitchell Municipal Drain contract to Total Excavation Inc. for $415,500.39 and the Reid Bridge Rehabilitation contract to Urbanlink Civil Ltd. for $874,250, with $1,025,000 approved in the 2025 Capital Budget. Multi‑year road maintenance tenders were approved, and a speed limit reduction to 60 km/h was adopted for a section of Burtch Road.

• Historical Sign Project funding package of $45,000 for 2025 budget deliberations
• Mitchell Municipal Drain awarded to Total Excavation Inc. for $415,500.39 (excl. HST)
• Reid Bridge Rehabilitation awarded to Urbanlink Civil Ltd. for $874,250 (excl. HST) with $1,025,000 capital budget approval
• Multi‑year road maintenance tenders: calcium chloride $664,000 (2 yr), luminaires $2,110 unit (4 yr), traffic signals $4,469.88 unit (4 yr)
• Burtch Road speed limit reduced to 60 km/h between Cockshutt Road intersections

County of Brant Council

The County of Brant Council will discuss pre-budget approval for a Housing Needs Assessment to meet a March 2025 federal funding deadline. The meeting includes public hearings for two zoning by-law amendments and a fence by-law amendment.

• Pre-budget approval for Housing Needs Assessment (RPT-0019-25)
• Zoning amendment for 13 Burwell Street regarding height, setbacks, and parking (ZBA28-24-DN)
• Zoning amendment for 1320-1324 Colborne Street East & 10-12 Papple Road for a commercial/industrial plaza (ZBA4-24-DN)
• By-law 1-25 to amend Fence By-law Number 135-23 for 7 Elm Street