Brockton public meetings in 2021

Council Meeting

This is an emergency council meeting. The main item is a discussion about a potential service reduction at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre due to a nursing shortage. Council will also consider a confirmatory by-law for the meeting's proceedings.

• Discussion of South Bruce Grey Health Centre potential service reduction due to nursing shortage
• By-Law 2021-174 - December 20, 2021 Confirmatory By-Law

Brockton Police Services Board Meeting

The Brockton Police Services Board is meeting electronically to discuss routine business, including a by-law enforcement agreement, false alarm by-law, school resource officer update, and approval of accounts totaling about $438,659.72. The board will also receive reports on false alarms, court security, speed signs, and the OPP detachment commander's November 2021 report.

• Accounts 11/04/21 to 11/19/21 - $219,461.72
• Accounts 11/19/21 to 12/09/21 - $219,198.00
• By-Law Enforcement Agreement and False Alarm By-Law discussion
• School Resource Officer update
• False Alarm Report - November 2021

Council Meeting

Brockton Council's December 14, 2021 meeting includes reports and by-laws on financial matters, development agreements, and community programs. Key decisions include adopting the 2022 interim tax levy, a site plan control agreement for 2275710 Ontario Limited at East Ridge Business Park, and several policy adoptions. The meeting also includes a closed session for staffing, land, and negotiation matters.

• By-Law 2021-165: 2022 Interim Tax Levy By-Law
• By-Law 2021-171: Site Plan Control Agreement for 2275710 Ontario Limited at East Ridge Business Park
• Accounts totaling $1,453,343.94
• By-Law 2021-170: 403 Durham Street East Encroachment Agreement
• 2022 Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund funding notification

Council Meeting

Brockton Council is meeting electronically to consider several reports and by-laws, including a snow removal limited service agreement for Poechman Lane, a Chief Building Official sharing agreement with South Bruce, amendments to the 2022 fees and charges by-law, and grant applications to the Ontario Trillium Foundation and The Commonwell. Council will also hear delegations from Ontario Power Generation and the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority regarding its 2022 budget, and will enter closed session for personnel, land, and legal matters.

• By-Law 2021-157: Snow (Poechman Lane) Limited Service Agreement
• By-Law 2021-158: Chief Building Official Sharing Agreement with South Bruce
• By-Law 2021-159: Amend 2022 Fees and Charges By-Law
• By-Law 2021-160: Holding Removal By-Law McKague Z-2021-138
• Accounts payable totaling $971,758.74

Brockton Police Services Board Meeting

The Brockton Police Services Board is meeting electronically to handle routine business: adopting minutes, reviewing false alarm reports and by-law enforcement, approving accounts, and receiving the OPP Detachment Commander's report for October 2021. The agenda also includes discussion of court security, radar/speed signs, and a sidewalk petition.

• False Alarm Report for September and October 2021
• Accounts totaling $259.20 (Oct 6-21) and $80.00 (Oct 21-Nov 4)
• October 2021 Financial Report
• Residential petition for sidewalk installation on Ridout Street, Walkerton
• OAPSB Zone 5 meeting scheduled for December 14, 2021

Council Meeting

Brockton Council is meeting to consider a zoning by-law amendment, several public works equipment tenders, and updates to pandemic-related policies. The agenda also includes a donation request from Saugeen Hospice, a facility user insurance program, and a closed session for staffing, land, and litigation matters.

• Zoning By-Law Amendment Z-2021-030 (Boerkamp) - By-Law 2021-141
• Public works equipment tenders: agricultural tractor, plow truck, backhoe lease (By-Laws 2021-148 to 150)
• East Ridge Business Park Phase 1 tender acceptance (By-Law 2021-152)
• COVID-19 Immunization Disclosure Policy update (By-Law 2021-147)
• Accounts payable totaling $406,687.93

Brockton Heritage Committee Meeting

The Brockton Heritage Committee is meeting electronically to discuss heritage plaques for Truax Dam and Bridge 11, consider archive storage options, and review the 2022 budget. They will also hear a presentation on the Métis people and consider membership in the Bruce County Historical Society.

• Presentation on the Métis People by Alishia Oberle
• Heritage plaques for Truax Dam and Bridge 11 Concession 20
• Heritage archives consideration including Walkerton Library request and storage at BIA building
• Microfilming of Walkerton Herald Times
• 2022 Budget review

Council Meeting

Brockton Council is meeting to review reports on the Plan the Bruce official plan update, speed radar sign requests, 2021 snow plowing tender results, and a COVID-19 update. They will also consider by-laws to declare land in East Ridge Business Park surplus, a lease agreement proposal for the Walkerton BIA, and a notice of motion for reconsideration on a facility user insurance program. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss land offers and contract negotiations.

• By-Law 2021-137: Declare 1.7 acres in East Ridge Business Park surplus
• By-Law 2021-138: Declare 3 acres in East Ridge Business Park surplus
• 2021 Snow Plowing Tender Results report
• Walkerton Business Improvement Area Lease Agreement Proposal
• Accounts payable totaling $1,086,608.82

Brockton Police Services Board Meeting

The Brockton Police Services Board is meeting to discuss routine business, including the adoption of minutes, accounts, and reports. Key items include the 2022 police services budget and the 2022 OPP billing statement, which will be reviewed for the upcoming year. The board will also consider a draft false alarm by-law and a by-law enforcement complaint policy.

• 2022 Police Services Budget review
• 2022 OPP Billing Statement (Report FIN2021-28)
• Draft False Alarm By-law and associated fees
• Accounts payable: $259.20 (09/07-09/24) and $217,065.90 (09/24-10/06)
• By-Law 2021-130 adopting By-Law Enforcement Complaint Policy

Emergency Management Program Committee Meeting

The Brockton Emergency Management Program Committee will review and vote on several emergency management documents, including the Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA), the Critical Infrastructure List, and updates to the Brockton Emergency Response Plan. The committee will also consider approving procedures for emergency social services, public education, training, heating/cooling centres, donations, volunteers, and debris management. Items from previous meetings include drafting an initial procedure and testing redundancy at the Fire Hall.

• Approve HIRA and Critical Infrastructure List
• Modify Brockton Emergency Response Plan (add source water protection + maps, Head of Council 'orders')
• Approve Emergency Social Services plan
• Approve Heating & Cooling Centre plan
• Approve Donations Management and Volunteer Management plans

Council Meeting

The Brockton Council meeting on October 12, 2021, includes reports and decisions on the 2022 proposed fees and charges, the 2022 OPP annual billing, and the disposition of land in the East Ridge Business Park. Council will also hear delegations on a road request, social procurement, and the Plan the Bruce natural heritage initiative, and consider several by-laws, including amendments to cemetery operations and the heritage committee terms of reference.

• 2022 Proposed Fees and Charges By-Law 2021-134
• 2022 OPP Annual Billing statement
• Disposition of 3 acres of Lot 25 and 1.7 acres of Lot 23 in East Ridge Business Park
• Winter interment pilot project in Walkerton Cemetery (By-Law 2021-133)
• Frontline pumper truck report

Committee of Adjustment

The Brockton Committee of Adjustment is meeting electronically to consider one minor variance application (A-2021-064) for a property on Randall, based on a planning report and a notice of decision. The agenda also includes routine items: accepting the previous meeting's minutes and declarations of interest. No other substantive business is listed.

• Minor variance application A-2021-064 (Randall property)
• Planning report by Bruce County Planner Julie Steeper
• Notice of decision for minor variance A64 Randall
• Acceptance of September 14, 2021 minutes

Brockton Heritage Committee Meeting

The Brockton Heritage Committee is meeting electronically to handle routine business and several substantive items. They will consider a request to historically designate a property, discuss microfilming the Walkerton Herald Times, and review a special archive collection. The committee will also consider amending its mandate to include Indigenous and Metis history, and review the 2022 draft heritage budget.

• Request to historically designate a property
• Microfilming of Walkerton Herald Times
• Special Clarence Kieffer Archive Collection at Walkerton Library
• Amendment of committee mandate to include Indigenous and Metis history
• 2022 Draft Heritage Budget

Council Meeting

This agenda is only procedural boilerplate with no listed decisions, proposals, or discussions. The document contains no actionable items for residents.

Council Meeting

Brockton Council is meeting to handle routine procedural items, including accepting the agenda and confirming proceedings. The main substantive item is a closed session to discuss a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land at East Ridge Business Park. The meeting will conclude with a confirmatory by-law.

• Closed session on proposed or pending land acquisition/disposition at East Ridge Business Park
• By-Law 2021-129 - September 22, 2021 Confirmatory By-law

Brockton Police Services Board Meeting

The Brockton Police Services Board is meeting electronically to discuss and potentially decide on a by-law enforcement agreement with the OPP, a draft false alarm by-law, and a by-law complaint policy. The board will also review accounts, financial reports, and reports from the OPP detachment commander and Crime Stoppers.

• By-Law Enforcement Agreement with O.P.P., Draft False Alarm By-law, and Draft By-Law Complaint Policy
• Accounts totaling $658,429.37 across five periods (June 4 to September 7, 2021)
• OPP Body Worn Camera and In-Car Camera Survey
• Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce Coordinator Report (April to June 2021)
• City of Pickering Resolution on Vehicle Noisemaker Muffler Systems

Council Meeting

Brockton Council is meeting electronically to decide on several by-laws, including a COVID-19 immunization disclosure policy, two zoning amendments, and a payment extension agreement. They will also discuss reports on building activity, water maintenance, cemetery winter interments, and a request to waive ice rental rates for Special Olympics. The agenda includes public notifications, correspondence, and a closed session for staffing and land acquisition matters.

• By-Law 2021-121: COVID-19 Immunization Disclosure Policy
• By-Law 2021-122: Zoning amendment for Wylds (Z-2021-039)
• By-Law 2021-123: Zoning amendment for Georgedale Farms Ltd. (Z-2021-042)
• By-Law 2021-124: Barry's Construction payment extension agreement
• Accounts totaling $944,126.86

Committee of Adjustment

The Brockton Committee of Adjustment is meeting electronically to consider one minor variance application (A-2021-063) as presented in a planning report by Bruce County Planner Julie Steeper. The agenda also includes routine items: accepting the agenda, disclosing pecuniary interests, and approving the minutes from the August 10, 2021 meeting.

• Minor variance application A-2021-063 (planning report and decision sheet attached)
• Acceptance of Committee of Adjustment minutes from August 10, 2021

Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting facilitated by consultant Bill Winegard to finalize the creation of a Strategic Action Plan. Council will discuss the semi-final action plan and final action items, with a confirmatory by-law to close the meeting.

• Discussion on Strategic Action Plan 2025
• Delegation by Bill Winegard and Associates
• By-Law 2021-120 - August 26, 2021 Confirmatory By-Law

Council Meeting

Brockton Council meets electronically to consider a wide range of reports and by-laws, including several site plan control agreements, a water and wastewater capacity analysis, and a traffic by-law amendment for Lake Rosalind. The agenda also includes a delegation on Bruce County's growth management strategy, a COVID-19 update, and a closed session on land negotiations. Council will vote on 11 by-laws covering items such as encroachment agreements, funding agreements for the Soccer Park and The Market Garden, and an OPP service delivery MOU.

• By-Law 2021-114 amends the consolidated traffic and parking by-law for Lake Rosalind
• By-Law 2021-118 approves a site plan control agreement for Walker West Estates (Block 50)
• By-Law 2021-117 amends the Ontario Super Storage Inc. site plan control agreement
• By-Law 2021-115 approves an OPP Alternate Service Delivery Location MOU
• Accounts payable totaling $2,029,961.36

Council Meeting

Brockton Council is meeting electronically to consider a conditional building permit agreement and site plan approval for Walker West Estates Inc., including a motion for site plan approval for Block 50 (13+ units). The meeting also includes a delegation from the developer, a closed session on solicitor-client privilege related to the permit agreement, and a confirmatory by-law.

• Delegation by Bill Clancy, President of Walker West Estates Inc.
• Consideration of Walker West Estates Conditional Building Permit Agreement and Site Plan Approval
• By-Law 2021-103 - Schedule A - Walker West Estates Inc. Conditional Building Permit Agreement By-Law
• Motion for Site Plan Approval - Block 50 - 13+ Units
• Closed session for solicitor-client privilege advice on Conditional Permit Agreement

Council Meeting

Brockton Council is meeting electronically to consider a zoning by-law amendment, adopt an amended firefighter attendance policy, and approve accounts totaling $1,510,658.21. They will also review reports on building activity, water maintenance, an accessibility grant application for the Elmwood Community Centre, and several donation requests. The agenda includes a closed session for personal matters, land disposition, and litigation.

• Zoning By-Law Amendment Z-2021-038 (McKague property) public meeting
• By-Law 2021-102 to adopt amended Firefighter Attendance Policy
• Accounts payable totaling $1,510,658.21
• Elmwood Community Centre Accessibility Grant application to Employment and Social Development Canada
• Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation mammography machine donation request

Committee of Adjustment

The Brockton Committee of Adjustment is meeting electronically to consider one minor variance application (A-2021-039) for a property associated with the Stirrat planning report. The agenda also includes routine items: accepting the agenda, disclosing pecuniary interests, and approving the minutes from the July 13, 2021 meeting. No other substantive items are listed.

• Minor variance application A-2021-039 (Stirrat property) with planning report and decision sheet
• Approval of Committee of Adjustment minutes from July 13, 2021

Council Meeting

The Brockton Council is meeting electronically to consider a range of reports and by-laws, including a site plan control agreement for the East Ridge Business Park, a flagpole request at the Saugeen Municipal Airport, and several financial updates. The council will also hear delegations from FoodCycler and the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation, and will enter closed session to discuss staffing and land acquisition.

• By-Law 2021-098: Ryan Fullerton Site Plan Agreement By-Law for East Ridge Business Park
• Accounts payable totaling $1,169,738.78
• Delegation: FoodCycler - Canada Food Waste Challenge
• Delegation: Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation - Mammography Machine Campaign
• Closed session: East Ridge Business Park Property acquisition/disposition

Committee of Adjustment

The Brockton Committee of Adjustment is meeting electronically to consider one minor variance application (A-2021-048) for a property associated with Coreena Smith, as presented in a planning report by Bruce County Planner. The agenda also includes routine items: accepting the agenda, disclosing pecuniary interests, and approving the June 8, 2021 minutes. No other substantive decisions are listed.

• Minor variance application A-2021-048 (Schneider property)
• Planning report and decision sheet for A-2021-048
• Approval of June 8, 2021 Committee of Adjustment minutes

Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting dedicated to creating a Strategic Action Plan for 2025, facilitated by consultant Bill Winegard. Council will discuss five pillars: Quality of Life, Heritage/Culture/Community, Planning/Environment, Economic Development, and Municipal Governance, then refine action items in group discussions. A confirmatory by-law (2021-094) will be considered at the end.

• Discussion on Strategic Action Plan 2025 with consultant Bill Winegard
• Quality of Life Pillar discussion
• Heritage, Culture and Community Pillar discussion
• Planning and Environment Pillar discussion
• By-Law 2021-094 (confirmatory by-law)

Council Meeting

Brockton Council is meeting electronically to consider a wide range of reports and by-laws, including a fibre optic internet lease for the Cargill Community Centre, updates to site plan control and refreshment vehicle licensing, and a Community Safety and Well-Being Plan agreement. The agenda also includes several property-related by-laws, a $2,219,768.05 accounts payment, and a closed session for staffing, land, litigation, and negotiation matters.

• By-Law 2021-084: EH!Tel Networks Inc. Cargill Community Centre lease agreement
• By-Law 2021-089: Site Plan Control By-law for Ridout and Maple Street
• By-Law 2021-085: Amend Refreshment Vehicle Licensing By-law
• By-Law 2021-090/091: Declare property surplus (PIN 33196-0540 and PIN 33196-0541)
• Accounts payable: $2,219,768.05

Brockton Police Services Board Meeting

The Brockton Police Services Board is meeting electronically to review routine items including minutes, accounts, and financial reports, and to receive updates from the Chair on the Black Cat Radar, solar speed signs, and by-law enforcement discussions with the OPP. The board will also hear the OPP Detachment Commander's report for May 2021. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Accounts for periods 05-06-21 to 05-20-21 and 05-21-21 to 06-03-21
• Update on Black Cat Radar meeting with Municipal staff and OPP
• Update on solar speed signs meeting with Municipal staff and OPP
• By-law enforcement discussion including draft False Alarm By-Law scheduled for June 17, 2021
• Financial Report for May 2021

Durham Street Park Development Committee

The Durham Street Park Development Committee is meeting electronically to continue planning the park. They will review the short list of park names, refine the preferred concept plan and character sketches, and discuss the detailed budget. The committee will also discuss interpretive panel content for the Wong family, recognition for Bruce Power, and fundraising, including a draft grant application.

• Short list of park names
• Refining preferred plan and character sketches
• Discussion about detailed budget
• Discussion about content for interpretive panels for the Wong family
• Draft grant application - Canada Healthy Community Initiatives

Council Meeting

Brockton Council is meeting electronically to consider emergency rehabilitation work on the D.S. Weis Memorial Bridge, presented by the Director of Operations. The agenda also includes a confirmatory by-law for the meeting's proceedings and standard administrative items.

• D.S. Weis Memorial Bridge Rehabilitation Emergency Work
• By-law 2021-082 - June 15, 2021 Confirmatory By-law

Council Meeting

Brockton Council is meeting electronically to consider a subdivision and zoning amendment for Walker Hill Development Inc., decide on opting out of the vacant unit rebate program, and review several reports including financials and pandemic policy updates. The agenda also includes a closed session for security, personnel, land, litigation, and negotiation matters.

• Public meeting for Walker Hill Development Inc. subdivision and zoning by-law amendment S-2021-003 and Z-2021-006
• By-Law 2021-079 to opt out of Vacant Unit Rebate Program and terminate vacant/excess land subclass property tax discounts
• Accounts payable totaling $672,903.67
• Notice of D.S. Weis Memorial Bridge rehabilitation on Concession Road 8, single-lane closure for ~8 weeks
• By-Law 2021-080 to amend pandemic policies

Committee of Adjustment

The Brockton Committee of Adjustment is meeting electronically to consider three minor variance applications (A-2021-034, A-2021-019, A-2021-008) and to accept the minutes from its April 13, 2021 meeting. The agenda includes planning reports and decision sheets for each application, but no details on the variances are provided in the agenda text.

• Minor Variance Application A-2021-034 (Eidt)
• Minor Variance Application A-2021-019 (Grubb)
• Minor Variance Application A-2021-008 (Paterson)
• Acceptance of April 13, 2021 minutes

Brockton Heritage Committee Meeting

The Brockton Heritage Committee is meeting electronically to discuss heritage preservation items, including updated virtual heritage tours, financial reports, and plaque designs for Truax Dam and Bridge 11. The committee will also review its terms of reference and consider participation in a strategic action plan focus group.

• Updated virtual heritage committee tours by GIS Technician Kyle Potts
• Heritage plaques for Truax Dam and Bridge 11 Concession 20 with quotes from Cox Signs and Holm Graphics
• Financial reports for March, April, and May 2021
• Heritage Committee Terms of Reference review
• Request for participation in Brockton Strategic Action Plan Culture, Arts and Heritage Focus Group

Durham Street Park Development Committee

The Durham Street Park Development Committee is meeting electronically to discuss the park's concept plans, review a budget estimate, consider a short list of proposed park names, and explore fundraising options including a draft campaign and a Canada Healthy Community Initiatives grant application. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes from the May 5 meeting and disclosure of interests.

• Review of Durham Street Park concept plans
• Budget estimate review
• Short list of proposed park naming
• Draft fundraising campaign ideas
• Canada Healthy Community Initiatives Grant application

Council Meeting

Brockton Council is meeting electronically to hear delegations from Bruce County planning staff on the Plan the Bruce official plan update, covering agriculture and homes. Council will also consider several reports, including a new optional small business property subclass, dog tag late fees, and infrastructure grant opportunities for recreation buildings. The meeting includes a closed session for staffing, land acquisition at East Ridge Business Park, and potential litigation.

• Delegations: Plan the Bruce agriculture and homes presentations by Bruce County planning staff
• Report: New Optional Small Business Property Subclass
• Report: Dog Tag Late Fees, including a resident's fee request letter
• Accounts payable: $316,463.20
• Closed session: staffing, East Ridge Business Park offers, planning hearing litigation

Brockton Police Services Board Meeting

The Brockton Police Services Board is meeting electronically to handle routine business, including adopting minutes, approving accounts, and receiving reports. A key item is a carried-forward request to the Ministry of Solicitor General under the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019, along with updates on court security, Black Cat Radar, and a traffic calming device. The board will also consider a by-law to amend council committee appointments and discuss a Crime Stoppers golf tournament.

• Request to Ministry of Solicitor General under Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019 (Report CLK2021-12)
• Accounts for periods 04-09-21 to 04-22-21 and 04-23-21 to 05-05-21
• By-Law 2021-061 to amend 2018-2022 Council Committee Appointments By-Law
• Financial Report for April 2021
• O.P.P. Detachment Commander's Report for April 2021

Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting focused on creating a Strategic Action Plan for 2025, facilitated by consultant Bill Winegard. Council will review survey results and discuss priorities. The only formal item is a confirmatory by-law.

• Discussion on Strategic Action Plan 2025 with Bill Winegard and Associates
• Review of survey results (household, online, business) and 'Just One Thing' responses
• By-Law 2021-074 - May 18, 2021 Confirmatory By-Law

Council Meeting

Brockton Council is meeting electronically to consider a zoning by-law amendment, several construction and service tenders, and updates to pandemic-related policies. They will also review financial reports, including the 2020 year-end COVID-19 financial impact, and approve various by-laws and accounts payable.

• Public meeting and by-law for zoning amendment Z-2020-018 (Van Vuuren)
• Tender results for hot mix and single surface treatment, UV disinfection system, Chepstow culvert construction, and Walker West Water Booster Pumping Station
• 2020 year-end COVID-19 financial impact report
• By-law to amend 2021 fees and charges
• Accounts payable of $271,654.71

Durham Street Park Development Committee

The Durham Street Park Development Committee is meeting electronically to discuss the park's site information and base plan, generate design ideas, plan community engagement, shortlist proposed park names, and explore funding opportunities. The agenda is largely a working session with no formal decisions or public hearings listed.

• Review park site information and base plan
• Discussion of ideas for site features/design
• Stakeholder/community engagement plan
• Shortlist of proposed park names
• Funding opportunities

Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting facilitated by a consultant to create a Strategic Action Plan. The main business is a discussion on the Strategic Action Plan 2025, including a summary of small group discussions on corporate objectives. A confirmatory by-law is also on the agenda.

• Delegation by Bill Winegard and Associates on the Brockton Strategic Action Plan
• Discussion on Strategic Action Plan 2025
• By-Law 2021-063 - May 4, 2021 Confirmatory By-Law

Council Meeting

Brockton Council is meeting electronically to consider a range of reports and by-laws, including setting 2021 tax rates, approving several community service agreements, and reviewing tender results for road and water infrastructure projects. The agenda also includes a delegation on greenhouse gas pricing, updates on the police services board and the East Ridge Business Park expansion, and a closed session for personnel, land, and negotiation matters.

• By-Law 2021-053: 2021 Tax Rates By-Law
• By-Law 2021-054: 2021 Borrowing from Capital Expenditures By-Law
• Tender results for Concession 10 Reconstruction and Walker West Water Booster Pumping Station
• Service agreements with Lippert Limited, Cargill Lawn Bowling Club, Walkerton Lawn Bowling Club, and Walkerton Agricultural Society
• Accounts totaling $540,518.25

Brockton Police Services Board Meeting

The Brockton Police Services Board is meeting to discuss a proposal under the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019, regarding O.P.P. Detachment Boards. The board will consider and bring forth a recommendation to the Municipality of Brockton's Council on whether to maintain the municipality's own Police Services Board. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with no other business items listed.

• Discussion of Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019 proposal for O.P.P. Detachment Boards
• Recommendation to Council on maintaining Brockton's own Police Services Board
• Review of Office of the Solicitor General update, fact sheet, and Q&A documents

Brockton Police Services Board Meeting

The Brockton Police Services Board is meeting electronically to handle routine business including adopting minutes, approving accounts, and receiving the OPP Detachment Commander's report for March 2021. They will also discuss carried-forward items such as fail-to-attend court statistics, court security, a traffic calming device purchase, and a false alarm by-law, plus an update on OPP detachment boards under the Community Safety and Policing Act.

• Accounts for periods 03-05-21 to 03-18-21 and 03-19-21 to 04-08-21
• Discussion of fail to attend court statistics
• Traffic calming device purchase (email from TrafficLogix)
• False alarm by-law (Resolution 21-10-18)
• Update on OPP detachment boards under Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019

Council Meeting

Brockton Council is meeting electronically to consider a zoning by-law amendment, approve tender results for the D.S. Weis Memorial Bridge rehabilitation and George Street reconstruction, and enter into lease agreements with EH!Tel Networks. The agenda also includes several routine reports, by-laws, and a closed session for staffing, litigation, and road allowance matters.

• Zoning By-Law Amendment Z-2020-052 (Young) - By-Law 2021-045
• D.S. Weis Memorial Bridge Rehabilitation Tender Results 2021
• George Street Reconstruction Tender Results
• EH!Tel Networks Inc. Lease Agreement and Telecommunications Access Agreement (By-Laws 2021-049, 2021-050)
• Accounts totaling $2,604,272.41

Committee of Adjustment

The Brockton Committee of Adjustment is meeting electronically to handle routine business: approving the agenda, disclosing any pecuniary interests, and accepting minutes from the March 9, 2021 meeting. The main item is a planning report on Minor Variance Application A-2020-077, presented by Bruce County Planner Julie Steeper, with a decision sheet attached. No other substantive items are listed.

• Minor Variance Application A-2020-077 (Lair property) with planning report and decision sheet
• Acceptance of Committee of Adjustment minutes from March 9, 2021

Durham Street Park Development Committee

This is the first meeting of the Durham Street Park Development Committee, held electronically. The agenda is largely organizational: accepting the agenda, disclosing interests, introductions, reviewing terms of reference, electing a chair, and discussing a workplan presented by Stempski Kelly Associates. No decisions on park development are listed.

• Election of committee chair
• Review of terms of reference
• Presentation and discussion of workplan by Stempski Kelly Associates
• Schedule of future meetings

Council Meeting

This Brockton Council meeting is largely procedural: it includes accepting the agenda, declarations of interest, confirming proceedings, and adjournment. The only substantive item is a closed session for council training on purchasing and procurement policy. No decisions on public matters are listed.

• Closed session for council training on purchasing and procurement policy
• Confirmatory By-Law 2021-043 to confirm proceedings
• Council training document attached

Brockton Police Services Board Meeting

The Brockton Police Services Board is meeting electronically to approve accounts totaling $441,326.93, adopt February minutes, and continue discussions on a governance by-law, court security, fail-to-attend court statistics, and traffic calming device purchasing. The board will also hear the O.P.P. Detachment Commander's February 2021 report and consider attending the OAPSB Spring Conference and Annual General Meeting.

• Accounts totaling $441,326.93 for period 02-05-21 to 03-04-21
• Governance By-Law 2021-026 discussion (Report CLK2021-07)
• Traffic calming device purchasing with quotes from Town of Hanover, Cedar Signs Inc, Stinson ITC, and Traffic Logix
• O.P.P. Detachment Commander's Report for February 2021
• OAPSB Spring Conference and Annual General Meeting consideration

Committee of Adjustment

The Brockton Committee of Adjustment is meeting electronically to consider two minor variance applications (A-2020-059 and A-2020-076) and to accept previous minutes. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items.

• Minor variance application A-2020-059 (Vaughan)
• Minor variance application A-2020-076 (Foerster)
• Acceptance of minutes from December 8, 2020

Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting facilitated by a consultant to continue developing the Strategic Action Plan 2025. The agenda includes a visioning session and workshop led by Bill Winegard, plus a confirmatory by-law. No other business is listed.

• Strategic Action Plan 2025 workshop continued with Bill Winegard and Associates
• By-Law 2021-024 - March 2, 2021 Confirmatory By-law

Brockton Heritage Committee Meeting

The Brockton Heritage Committee is meeting electronically to handle routine business: electing a chair, adopting minutes, and reviewing a financial report. They will also discuss a resolution to create a heritage reserve fund, proposed by Councillor Leifso, and ongoing projects like local history books, photo murals, and heritage plaques.

• Election of Chair
• Resolution - Heritage Committee Reserve Fund
• Financial Report - February 2021
• Heritage Plaques for Truax Dam and Bridge 11 Concession 20
• Heritage Committee Terms of Reference Review

Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting facilitated by consultant Bill Winegard to create and update the Brockton Strategic Action Plan 2025. The council will discuss the plan's vision and planning process, with no formal decisions expected beyond a confirmatory by-law.

• Delegation by Bill Winegard and Associates for Strategic Action Plan visioning session
• Discussion on Brockton Strategic Action Plan 2025 update
• Review of planning process documents for Spring 2021
• By-Law 2021-023 to confirm proceedings of this meeting

Council Meeting

Brockton Council is meeting electronically to review and discuss the 2021 municipal budget, including tax-supported and non-tax-supported operating budgets, utility rate changes, and budget consultation feedback. The council will consider by-laws to approve the 2021 municipal budget, the non-tax supported budget, and water service rates and charges, followed by a closed session.

• By-Law 2021-014: Water Service Rates and Charges By-Law
• By-Law 2021-015: Approve 2021 Non-Tax Supported Municipal Budget
• By-Law 2021-016: Approve 2021 Municipal Budget
• 2021 Non-Tax Support Budget and Utility Rate Changes report
• Cargill and Greenock Swamp Promotion/Visitor Information Centre Budget Update

Brockton Heritage Committee Meeting

The Brockton Heritage Committee is meeting electronically to handle routine business: electing a chair, adopting prior minutes, and reviewing financial reports. They will also discuss ongoing projects including heritage plaques for Truax Dam and Bridge 11, Walkerton downtown photo murals, and a review of the committee's terms of reference.

• Election of Chair
• Ratify payment of consultant invoices
• Heritage plaques for Truax Dam and Bridge 11 Concession 20 with quotes from Cox Signs and Holm Graphics
• Ratify consultant report on Bridge 11 (Riversdale Bridge)
• Review of Heritage Committee Terms of Reference

Council Meeting

Brockton Council is meeting electronically to continue its review of the 2021 tax-supported operating budget and municipal capital requests. The agenda includes discussion of the final public revised budget document and a confirmatory by-law for the meeting's proceedings. No final decisions are listed on the agenda itself.

• Continued discussion of Municipality of Brockton 2021 Tax Supported Budget - FINAL Public Revised.pdf
• Tax Supported Municipal Capital Requests
• By-Law 2021-009 - January 20, 2021 Confirmatory By-Law

Council Meeting

Brockton Council is meeting electronically to consider several by-laws, including adopting a new purchasing and procurement policy and a land use development process review. They will also hear delegations on the Victoria Jubilee Hall, the 2021 Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority budget, and a purchasing review. The meeting includes routine items like accounts payable of $1,000,702.36 and a closed session for property, labour, and litigation matters.

• By-Law 2021-005 to adopt Purchasing and Procurement Policy
• By-Law 2021-004 to adopt Procurement Policy and Procedures Review Report
• By-Law 2021-003 to adopt Land Use Development Process Management Review Report
• Accounts payable totaling $1,000,702.36
• Delegation on 2021 Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority budget