Brockton public meetings in 2024
27 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Council Meeting
The council will hold a public meeting under the Planning Act to consider a zoning by‑law amendment (Z‑2024‑064). It will also review the 2025 budget for Saugeen Municipal Airport and a contract extension for solid‑waste collection. Additional items include an update to development charges, a grant opportunity from the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund, and several motions on carbon tax, CANDU reactors and police costs.
- Planning Application – Zoning By‑Law Amendment Z‑2024‑064 (public meeting required)
- Saugeen Municipal Airport 2025 Budget
- Solid Waste Collection Contract Extension
- Brockton Development Charges update (By‑Law 2024‑096)
- Grant Opportunity – Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund (CHIF)
Elmwood Community Centre Board
The Elmwood Community Centre Board will meet on December 4, 2024. The agenda includes routine items such as the treasurer’s report and minutes, as well as discussion of a future projects wish list, small capital projects under $5,000, internet and banking updates, and council delegation reports for the 2025 budget. The board will also follow up on quotes for portable toilets and drainage. No decisions are listed in the agenda.
- Future Projects Wish List
- Capital Planning (small projects under $5,000)
- Internet and Banking Updates
- Council Delegation Reports for 2025 Budget
- Quotes Follow-up (portable toilets and drainage)
Brockton Heritage Committee Meeting
The Brockton Heritage Committee is meeting to review the November 2024 financial report and discuss ongoing heritage projects. The committee will address the Municipal Heritage Register and the Heritage Trust Fund Program By-Law.
- Heritage Trust Fund Program By-Law
- Municipal Heritage Register
- Edward (Ted) J. Cobean Heritage Award
- Local History Books on Brockton Website
- Inquiry on Curling Photos from 1800's
Accessibility Advisory Committee
The committee will review the Access Now website and discuss the Multi-Year Accessibility Plan. They will also consider feedback on the Hometown Christmas Market. No formal decisions are noted in the agenda.
- Access Now website review
- Multi-Year Accessibility Plan discussion
- Hometown Christmas Market review and feedback
Council Meeting
The Brockton Council will review several development and infrastructure items, including the 37 Yonge Street Development Agreement and the results of the comprehensive zoning by‑law RFP. It will also consider adopting the Salt Management Plan by‑law and a vehicle‑fleet procurement by‑law. Two notice of motions – on carbon‑tax costs and CANDU reactors – will be presented, and a closed‑session will address pending land acquisition and litigation matters.
- 37 Yonge Street Development Agreement (Agenda item 8.3 and By‑Law 2024‑102)
- Comprehensive Zoning By‑Law and Walkerton Community Official Plan RFP results (Agenda item 8.4)
- Building, Planning and By‑Law Enforcement Vehicle Fleet – Request for Quote results (Agenda item 8.5)
- Adopt Salt Management Plan – By‑Law 2024‑100 (Agenda item 13.2)
- Notice of Motion – Carbon Tax Costs (Agenda item 15.1)
Council Meeting
Council will discuss the 2023 consolidated financial statements and a draft Development Charges By-Law. The meeting includes reviews of emergency response plans and 2025 budget consultation feedback.
- Approval of accounts totaling $1,221,749.53
- By-Law 2024-096 regarding Development Charges
- By-Law 2024-097 regarding the Emergency Response Plan
- By-Law 2024-093 to amend Traffic and Parking By-Law for Zettler Road
- Award of SCBA purchase contract
Brockton Heritage Committee Meeting
The Brockton Heritage Committee will review the September and October 2024 financial reports. It will discuss a proposed amendment to the Municipal Heritage Register By-Law (By-Law 2020-002) and examine the Heritage Trust Fund Program By-Law comparison documents. The committee will also set the calendar for its 2025 meetings.
- Review September 2024 financial report
- Review October 2024 financial report
- Consider amendment to Municipal Heritage Register By-Law (By-Law 2020-002)
- Discuss Heritage Trust Fund Program By-Law comparison documents
- Approve 2025 Heritage Committee meeting calendar
Dangerous Dog Review Committee
The Dangerous Dog Review Committee will hold a hearing on an appeal of a dangerous dog order. The meeting will consider submissions from the Animal Control/By-law Enforcement Officer, the complainant, and the appellant (Letter from Joel Gutscher). After reviewing the materials, the committee will deliberate and issue a decision.
- Hearing for appeal of dangerous dog order
- Animal Control Officer submission (pdf)
- Complainant submission (pdf)
- Appellant submission: Letter from Joel Gutscher (pdf)
- Committee deliberation and decision
Accessibility Advisory Committee
The Accessibility Advisory Committee will review strategies for its Multi-Year Accessibility Plan and consider the proposed 2025 projects and associated budgets. It will also set the dates for its 2025 meetings. Earlier agenda items include adopting the August 30, 2024 minutes and debriefing an accessibility awareness event.
- Multi-Year Accessibility Plan – discussion of strategies to support the vision statement
- 2025 Projects and Budgets – review of proposed projects and funding levels
- 2025 Meeting Dates – scheduling of future committee meetings
- Adoption of August 30, 2024 meeting minutes
- Debrief of Accessibility Awareness Event with Julie Sawchuk
Council Meeting
The Brockton Council meeting on October 22, 2024 will review financial reports, including the Accounts balance of $425,275.91, and examine grant allocations for 2025. Council members will also consider the 2025 Budget Consultation, inviting resident feedback through an online survey. Additional agenda items include a proposed amendment to the Taxi Licensing By‑Law and the review of the 2025 OPP annual billing.
- Accounts – $425,275.91
- 2025 Federal and Provincial Grants
- 2025 OPP Annual Billing
- 2025 Budget Consultation (resident survey)
- By‑Law 2024-089 – Amend Taxi Licensing By‑Law
Council Meeting
Brockton Council approved four by-laws regarding committee appointments, asset management, and employee benefits. The meeting also covered water and wastewater maintenance reports and the Walkerton Water Storage Expansion environmental assessment.
- By-Law 2024-086: Amend Appoint Committee of Adjustment By-Law
- By-Law 2024-085: Adopt Non-Core Asset Management Plan By-law
- By-Law 2024-087: Amend Participation in OMERS By-Law
- By-Law 2024-088: October 8, 2024 Confirmatory By-Law
- Walkerton Water Storage Expansion EA
Elmwood Community Centre Board
The Elmwood Community Centre Board will meet on October 2, 2024 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at 38 Concession Road 10. The agenda includes routine items such as call to order, declaration of pecuniary interest, review of draft minutes, treasurer’s report, and ongoing business. Under new business the board will discuss a Homecoming rental request and repairs to the centre’s internet connection. No other items have attached documents.
- Homecoming Rental
- Internet Connection Repairs
Council Meeting
The Brockton Council will review applications from six candidates to fill a Councillor vacancy, hear brief presentations, and vote on an appointment. After the vote, By‑Law 2024‑083 will be passed to formally appoint the selected individual, followed by an oath of office. The meeting will also adopt a confirmatory by‑law for the appointment.
- Review of six candidate applications for Councillor vacancy
- Motion to consider candidates for appointment
- Vote to appoint a Councillor
- By‑law 2024‑083 to appoint the new Councillor
- Oath of Office for the appointed Councillor
Council Meeting
The Brockton Council is meeting to discuss a by-law amendment regarding the Zettler Municipal Drain. The session includes a closed meeting to address staffing, a Drainage Tribunal Order, and a utility shareholder decision.
- By-Law 2024-081: Amend Zettler Municipal Drain By-Law
- Closed session: Staffing Application
- Closed session: Drainage Tribunal Order
- Closed session: Utility Shareholder Decision
Council Meeting
Brockton Council will review the Bruce County Draft Official Plan and a settlement boundary expansion for Walkerton. The meeting includes discussions on backyard chicken licensing, speed limits at East Ridge Business Park, and a winter sand tender.
- By-Law 2024-079 to amend Traffic and Parking By-Law for East Ridge Business Park
- Review of Licensing Regime for Backyard Chickens
- 2024/2025 Winter Sand Tender
- Funding request from Chepstow Lions Club for a new dugout
- Approval of accounts totaling $341,092.11
Public Information Meeting
The Municipality of Brockton will hold a public information meeting to discuss a Development Charges By-law that would levy fees on new developments to fund growth‑related costs. A Development Charges study will be presented by B.M. Ross and Associates Ltd., and officials will review draft bylaw documents. The meeting includes a public participation segment before closing remarks.
- Presentation of Development Charges study by B.M. Ross and Associates Ltd.
- Review of draft Development Charges By-law (DC DraftBylaw 2024-09-10-finaldraft.pdf)
- Discussion of Development Charges impact on housing affordability
- Public participation segment
- Closing remarks
Council Meeting
The Brockton Council meeting on September 10, 2024 will review and potentially adopt the 2025 Fees and Charges By‑Law. Council members will also receive updates on the Bruce C Project impact assessment, a fire protection grant application, and a review of the vendor licensing by‑law. A closed‑session will be held to discuss labour‑relations staffing recommendations and potential land acquisition matters.
- 2025 Fees and Charges By‑Law (By‑Law 2024‑070)
- Vendor Licensing By‑Law Review
- Bruce C Project Notice of Impact Assessment and comment deadline
- Fire Protection Grant Application
- Drinking Water Source Protection delegation (Carl Seider)
Brockton Heritage Committee Meeting
The Brockton Heritage Committee will adopt minutes from its June 3 and August 28, 2024 meetings. It will review the June, July, and August 2024 financial reports. Ongoing projects such as Doors Open, the Heritage Trust Fund Program By‑Law comparison, and the municipal heritage register will be discussed. The committee will consider the 2025 Heritage Budget.
- Adopt Heritage Committee minutes from June 3, 2024 and the special meeting on August 28, 2024
- Review financial reports for June, July, and August 2024
- Discuss the Heritage Trust Fund Program By‑Law comparison documents
- Consider the 2025 Heritage Budget (attachments: 2024 Heritage Budget Overview, Detailed Heritage Budget 2024)
- Council vacancy applications open until 2:00 p.m. on September 16, 2024
Accessibility Advisory Committee
The Accessibility Advisory Committee will review ongoing items such as Canada Post accessible parking, the Optimist accessible playground, and an accessibility awareness event. It will also discuss new business, including the 2025 projects and budget and a vacancy on the Brockton Council. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.
- Canada Post Accessible Parking
- Optimist Accessible Playground (construction photos attached)
- Accessibility Awareness Event
- 2025 Projects and Budget
- Brockton Council Vacancy
Brockton Heritage Committee Meeting
The Brockton Heritage Committee will review materials and plans for the 2024 Doors Open heritage event. Items include the final brochure and poster, digital advertising on the website, social media, newsletter and radio, and new provincial signage to be delivered. The committee will also discuss volunteer responsibilities, site documentation, and a review of the Greenock Shop Heritage Archive Room.
- Final 2024 Doors Open Brockton brochure (PDF attached)
- Doors Open Brockton poster (PDF attached)
- Digital advertising via website, social media, Brockton Buzz Newsletter, and radio
- New provincial signage ordered; Brockton vehicle to deliver to sites
- Review of Greenock Shop Heritage Archive Room
Council Meeting
The Brockton Council is meeting to discuss proposed fees and charges for 2025 and review several by-laws. The agenda includes updates on local development, wastewater treatment tenders, and funding agreements. Council will also address a vacant councillor seat and a funding request for theatre curtains.
- By-Law 2024-070: 2025 Fees and Charges By-Law
- By-Law 2024-069: Zoning Amendment By-Law - Dales Z-2024-015
- WWTP Inlet Screen and Blowers Tender
- Accounts totaling $1,222,808.85
- Funding request from Victoria Jubilee Hall for theatre curtains
Elmwood Community Centre Board
The Elmwood Community Centre Board will meet on Aug 13, 2024 to consider several ongoing and new projects. Ongoing items include a parking lot expansion, drainage work at Lion's Park, and lighting for the baseball park. New business includes a porta‑potty purchase, the Homecoming Parade, the 2025 budget, bleacher installation, a parking lot near the ball diamond, and tree removal at Lion's Park and the centre. The board will also receive the treasurer’s report and review minutes from the July 9 meeting.
- Parking Lot Expansion
- Lion's Park Drainage
- Baseball Park Lighting
- 2025 Budget
- Tree removal - Lion's Park and Community Centre
Council Meeting
Council will discuss a development charges background study and updates on housing-related grants. The meeting also includes reports on local infrastructure, child care facility improvements, and the purchase of an events trailer.
- Development Charges Background Study presentation by B.M. Ross and Associates Limited
- Approval of accounts totaling $3,508,474.03
- Request to purchase an events trailer
- Proposed expansion of sandboxes and construction of sunshades at Brockton Child Care Centre
- By-Law 2024-067 regarding GrantMatch Corp. Agreement
Council Meeting
The Brockton Council will meet to vote on filling the current Deputy Mayor vacancy from among existing council members. The agenda includes a review of zoning by-law amendment Z-2024-015 and several policy updates. Council will also consider alcohol policy exemption requests for local events.
- Vote to appoint a new Deputy Mayor
- Zoning By-Law Amendment Z-2024-015
- Adoption of Ice Allocation Policy By-Law
- Adoption of Nuisance Plant Control Policy By-Law
- Alcohol policy exemption requests for Cargill Homecoming and Pigstock 2024
Elmwood Community Centre Board
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Council Meeting
The Brockton Council will review several municipal reports, including a community risk assessment and water/wastewater maintenance. The agenda also includes the adoption of a new Letter of Credit Policy and updated committee appointments. Additionally, council will process accounts totaling $937,443.33.
- Adoption of Letter of Credit Policy via By-Law 2024-050
- Elmwood EV Charger Relocation Request
- Review of May 2024 Water and Wastewater Operations Maintenance
- Council Committee Appointments By-Law (2024-051)
- Approval of accounts totaling $937,443.33
Council Meeting
The meeting includes discussions on energy project hosting policies and the renewal of the water and wastewater systems operator contract. Council will also review financial reports as of April 30, 2024, and a request for a temporary liquor licence extension at Birdie Barn Walkerton.
- Motion regarding being an 'Unwilling Host' for wind, solar, and battery storage projects
- Renewal of Water/Wastewater Systems Operator contract (Veolia Services Agreement)
- Proposed temporary liquor licence extension for Birdie Barn Walkerton
- Financial report as of April 30, 2024
- Accounts totaling $968,665.51