Brockton public meetings in 2025
54 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Council Meeting
The Council is reviewing a change to its own composition and the election of the Deputy Mayor position. Additional discussions include the Walkerton Official Plan, a Community Improvement Plan, and a Housing Needs Assessment.
- Walkerton Official Plan and Municipal-Wide Zoning By-Law Review
- Community Improvement Plan Update
- Housing Needs Study Update
- Sale of Westario Power Inc. legal agreements
- Change to Council Composition and Election of Deputy Mayor Position
Council Meeting
The Council will review several financial reports including the 2026 interim tax levy and year-end transfers. Discussion items include a cost sharing agreement for Saugeen Municipal Airport and updates on childcare renovations. The meeting also includes service recognition presentations for Mayor Chris Peabody and members of the Walkerton Fire Department.
- Saugeen Municipal Airport Cost Sharing Agreement
- 2026 Interim Tax Levy By-Law
- Walkerton Tennis Court Rehabilitation funding gap
- Brockton Child Care Centre and Bruce Grey Catholic District School Board renovation project
- By-Law 2025-104 to appoint Dominic Paquette as Building and Planning Manager/Chief Building Official
Elmwood Community Centre Board
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Council Meeting
The Council will review several zoning by-law amendment applications and proposed updates to building permit and planning fees. Additional items include a snowplow turnaround contract, equipment buyouts, and various municipal policy updates.
- Zoning By-Law Amendment Application Z-2025-063
- Zoning By-Law Amendment Application Z-2025-058
- 12th Brant Bridge Snowplow Turnaround Contract Award
- 310SL Backhoe Buyout
- Building Permit and Planning Fees Update
Public Information Meeting
The Municipality of Brockton is holding a public information meeting regarding the Building Code Act. The discussion involves a review of building department and permit fees.
- Building Department Fee Review 2026
Accessibility Advisory Committee
The Accessibility Advisory Committee is reviewing the Saugeen Hospice Inc. site plan. The committee will also discuss the 2026 meeting calendar, 2026 projects, and updates on various programs.
- Review of Saugeen Hospice Inc. Site Plan
- Accessibility Advisory Committee Recruitment Update
- Accessibility Ambassador Program update
- StopGap Program update
- 2026 Accessibility Awareness Day discussion
Elmwood Community Centre Board
The Elmwood Community Centre Board will meet to review the Treasurer's Report and ongoing business. Discussions include baseball diamond fees and an insurance update regarding bartender fees.
- Baseball Diamond Fees
- Bartender Fees - Insurance Update
Council Meeting
Brockton Council will review zoning changes for a Bruce County Housing Corporation site, approve an ice surface agreement with local sports groups, and renew a grant application contract. The meeting also covers municipal accounts of $1,130,036.67, designates Zettler Road as a public highway, and updates rules for using municipal resources during elections.
- Public hearing for Official Plan Amendment L-2025-017 and Zoning By-Law Amendment Z-2025-057 affecting the Bruce County Housing Corporation site
- By-law to approve a final ice surface agreement between the Walkerton Agricultural Society, Municipality of Brockton, and Walkerton Minor Hockey Association
- Contract renewal for GrantMatch grant application services under an updated 2025 agreement
- By-law to establish Part 28 on Plan 3R-10640 (Zettler Road) as a public highway
- Approval of municipal accounts totaling $1,130,036.67 and a new policy governing the use of corporate resources for election purposes
Dangerous Dog Review Committee
The committee will conduct a hearing regarding an appeal of a dangerous dog designation. The process includes submissions from the Animal Control/By-Law Enforcement Officer, the appellant, and the complainant.
- Hearing for Appeal of Dangerous Dog Order
Council Meeting
Council is reviewing long-term financial plans for water and wastewater works through 2031. The meeting also includes discussions on building permit and planning fee reviews, as well as a facility request from Greenock Seniors Citizens.
- 2026-2031 Water Works and Wastewater Works Financial Plan
- 2026 Building Permit Fees and Planning Fees Review
- Greenock Seniors Citizens - Facility Request Presentation
- Elmwood Community Centre Board - 2026 Budget Capital Requests
- Grey Sauble Conservation Authority 2026 Risk Management Agreement
Elmwood Community Centre Board
The Elmwood Community Centre Board will discuss ongoing business including lighting and property security. The meeting also includes a review of fees and charges and a discussion regarding public concerns.
- Fees and Charges Review
- Cairn Grant Update
- ECC Lighting update
- Property Security discussion
- Public Concerns discussion
Parks and Recreation Committee
The committee will discuss several municipal recreation items including budget overviews and insurance claims. Discussion topics include Centennial Park pool upgrades and updates regarding the dog park.
- Centennial Park Pool Upgrades: flooring, diving board, and repaired heater
- OTF Grant - Ball Diamond Lighting
- Insurance Claims Updates: Centennial Park Pavilion and Cargill Roof
- Dog Park discussion
- Ice Palace Agreement
Council Meeting
Council will review several reports including the 2026 budget survey results and community user group budget requests. The agenda includes discussions on a hockey club facility use agreement and various municipal by-laws.
- Walkerton Capitals Junior C Hockey Club Facility Use Agreement
- By-Law 2025-076: Mobile Crisis Response Team Enhancement Grant Agreement
- By-Law 2025-077: Walkerton Capitals Jr. C. Hockey Inc. Facility Use Agreement
- By-Law 2025-078: 1221058 ONTARIO INC. Servicing Agreement
- Accounts totaling $3,271,229.03
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will meet to review a planning report and decision sheet regarding a minor variance application. The meeting includes the review of minutes from the August 26, 2025, session.
- Minor Variance Application A-2025-029
Council Meeting
Council will review several delegation requests regarding hospice funding and hockey club policies. The agenda also includes reports on economic development, traffic updates, and heritage property alterations.
- Saugeen Hospice Inc. financial request presentation
- Walkerton & District Hospital Foundation X-Ray Suite replacement fundraising request
- Walkerton Capitals Jr. C Hockey Club bar closing policy amendment request
- Chepstow and Cargill traffic update
- Fencing improvements for heritage property alteration approval
Accessibility Advisory Committee
The committee is reviewing business arising from previous minutes, including an online training series on accessible bathroom design. Members are also discussing AccessNow reviews and potential future accessibility awareness days in Walkerton.
- Accessible Bathroom Design Online Training Series
- AccessNow reviews for Accessibility Awareness Day held July 11, 2025
- Accessibility Advisory Committee recruitment
- Accessibility Awareness Ambassador Program
- StopGap Program
Council Meeting
The Municipality of Brockton council is reviewing operational reports and draft by-laws for discussion at this meeting. Key items include proposed changes to 2026 municipal fees, which would set resident utility and service charges next year, a rebuild plan for the Walkerton Centennial Park Pavilion, and a three-year lease agreement with Saugeen Mobility and Regional Transit (SMART) for 2026–2029. The council will also address Councillor B. Carl Kuhnke’s resignation and review closed-session matters regarding potential litigation and servicing negotiations.
- Draft by-law for 2026 proposed municipal fees and charges
- Walkerton Centennial Park Pavilion Rebuild report with design options
- SMART Lease Agreement 2026–2029 (Saugeen Mobility and Regional Transit)
- Councillor B. Carl Kuhnke resignation and council vacancy procedures
- Approval of municipal accounts totaling $853,535.03
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will meet to review a planning report regarding a minor variance application. The meeting includes the review of minutes from the August 12, 2025, session.
- Minor Variance Application A-2025-028
Elmwood Community Centre Board
The Elmwood Community Centre Board will discuss aligning its 2025 operating budget with municipal goals, identify urgent maintenance needs like roof painting, and plan capital projects such as an elevator. Members will also review whether to adjust the $5,000 benchmark for large purchases if community funds or donations are available. These items address facility upkeep and operational funding.
- Review of ECCB Operating Budget 2025 and alignment with municipal goals
- Identification of immediate maintenance needs, including roof painting
- Planning for capital projects like an elevator and associated funding strategies
- Discussion on increasing the $5,000 purchasing benchmark if community funds or donations are available
Council Meeting
The Brockton Council is meeting to consider the appointment of Dominic Paquette as Acting Chief Building Official. The agenda also includes an official statement regarding the Chief Building Official position and a confirmatory by-law for the special council meeting.
- By-Law 2025-067: Appoint Dominic Paquette as Acting Chief Building Official
- Official Statement - CBO Position August 14 2025
- By-Law 2025-068: Special Council Meeting Confirmatory By-Law
Council Meeting
The Council will review the 2026 budget and meeting schedule alongside several proposed by-laws. Discussions include updates on a dog park pilot project, community feedback on settlement area brands, and potential changes to child care billing and summer closures.
- Zoning By-Law Amendment Z-2025-039 (Walter Beef Farms Ltd.)
- East Ridge Business Park Offer to Purchase (Closed Session)
- Proposed change to Child Care Centre billing cycle
- Surplus asset disposal of a Volvo grader
- By-Law 2025-063: 3 Queen Street, Cargill encroachment agreement
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will review a planning report regarding a minor variance application. The meeting also includes the acceptance of minutes from the March 18, 2025, meeting.
- Minor Variance Application A-2025-017
Elmwood Community Centre Board
The board will discuss several ongoing and new business items including a strategic plan and risk assessment. Discussion also includes long-term capital projects such as roof repainting, accessibility upgrades, and energy efficiency grants.
- Strategic Plan development
- Risk Assessment review
- Rental Fees discussion
- Front Door Glass Replacement & Broken Window Repair
- Long Term Capital Projects: ECC Roof, Lions Park facilities, LED light grants, and accessible entrances
Council Meeting
The Council will review the 2026 budget process and timelines alongside several departmental reports. Discussions include a zoning by-law amendment for JC Welding and updates regarding community assets and heritage policies.
- Zoning By-Law Amendment Z-2024-076 (JC Welding)
- 2025 Asset Management Plan update
- 2026 Budget process and timelines
- Heritage Trust Fund Program and Donation Policy updates
- Payment-in-Lieu of Parking Policy amendment
Accessibility Advisory Committee
The Accessibility Advisory Committee will review ongoing projects including the StopGap Program and an Ambassador Program proposal. The committee is also reviewing a by-law amendment regarding accessible parking on Jane Street.
- By-Law 2025-051: Traffic and Parking By-Law amendment for Jane Street, Walkerton accessible parking addition
- Accessibility Awareness Ambassador Program Proposal
- StopGap Program
- Accessibility Awareness Day (Map Mission)
- Accessible Bathroom Design Online Training correspondence
Elmwood Community Centre Board
The board will discuss ongoing baseball diamond updates and potential grant opportunities. The meeting includes discussions on community consultation for Lion's Park improvements and the custodial budget.
- Baseball Diamond updates regarding rentals and improvements
- Lion's Park improvements community consultation
- Grant opportunities for LED lighting upgrades, baseball diamond, and the Cairn
- Custodial budget discussion
- Elmwood Homecoming 2024 donation
Council Meeting
The Council will consider a notice of motion regarding automatic speed enforcement machines. Additional discussions include community feedback on settlement area brands, economic development updates, and a no-parking proposal for Lake Rosalind Road.
- Notice of Motion: Automatic Speed Enforcement Machines
- Proposal: Lake Rosalind Road 2 and 2A No Parking
- Donation Request: Kinette Club of Walkerton – 2025 Fairytale Feast
- Accounts totaling $3,357,998.50
- Notice of Motion: Opposition of '15-Minute City' Concept
Council Meeting
Council will review the Walkerton Official Plan and Brockton Zoning By-Law background report. The meeting includes discussions on municipal budget, tax rate, and fee amendments, as well as a notice of motion regarding automatic speed enforcement machines.
- Walkerton Official Plan and Brockton Zoning By-Law Review presentation
- Notice of Motion for Automatic Speed Enforcement Machines
- By-Law 2025-046: Amend 2025 Fees and Charges By-Law (ERBP Signage)
- By-Law 2025-047: Approve Amended 2025 Municipal Budget By-Law
- By-Law 2025-048: Amend 2025 Tax Rates By-Law
Elmwood Community Centre Board
The Elmwood Community Centre Board will discuss ongoing business regarding baseball diamond bleachers, security, and storage. New business items include discussions on upstairs coolers, hall capacity, and fibre internet.
- Baseball Diamond Bleachers
- Security for Baseball Diamond
- Surplus Items and Storage
- Upstairs Coolers
- Hall Capacity and Fibre Internet
Accessibility Advisory Committee
The committee will review ongoing accessibility projects and new business items. Discussions include the relocation of the Centennial Park Pavilion and an accessibility awareness program proposal.
- Centennial Park Pavilion Relocation
- Accessibility Awareness Ambassador Program Proposal
- AccessNow Map Mission Day
- Accessible Parking Proposal
- StopGap Program
Council Meeting
The Council will review several operational reports including East Ridge Business Park signage and the relocation of the Walkerton Centennial Park Pavilion. Discussion items also include a 2024 plow truck price increase and updates regarding the 2025 budget.
- East Ridge Business Park Signage Pricing
- Walkerton Centennial Park Pavilion Relocation
- 2024 Plow Truck Price Increase
- Hanover/Walkerton Landfill Leachate Management Class EA
- Accounts totaling $827,500.86
Council Meeting
The Municipality of Brockton council will review reports and consider by-laws covering the 2025 tax rates, a zoning amendment for Purdy’s Cemetery, and several operational agreements that affect local services and property standards. Staff will present updates on water and wastewater maintenance, curbside collection contract awards, and potential funding gaps for community facilities like the Walkerton tennis courts. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss labour relations, litigation, and board negotiations.
- By-Law 2025-040 setting the 2025 municipal tax rates
- Zoning By-law Amendment Z-2025-009 for Purdy’s Cemetery
- Curbside Collection RFP contract award and WWTP clarifier repairs
- Limited service agreements for properties at 191 and 197 Pearl Lake Road 1
- Report on a funding gap for the Walkerton tennis court rehabilitation project
Elmwood Community Centre Board
The board will review financial reports and ongoing business regarding the community centre. Discussions include updates on a cairn, custodian matters, and capital projects involving furniture and flooring.
- Cairn update including Moes Masonry quote
- Capital projects update for carpet, chairs, and tables
- Baseball diamond maintenance including infield dragging, outfield repairs, and fence topper
- Ground damage and security discussion
- Review of April 2025 financial reports
Council Meeting
The Council will review several operational reports including water and wastewater maintenance. Discussion items include a 2025 paving tender, grass cutting, and a housing needs assessment.
- 2025 Paving Tender acceptance
- Tax Incremental Equivalent Funding (TIEF) – WT Land Application
- Proposal for an additional accessible parking space on Jane Street, Walkerton
- Surplus asset disposal for the Fire Department
- Accounts totaling $260,170.22
Accessibility Advisory Committee
The committee will review previous minutes and discuss ongoing accessibility projects. Discussion items include parking updates and various community programs.
- Additional Parking on Jane Street
- Access Now Map Mission Day
- Accessibility Ambassador Program
- Business Network Event Update
- Review StopGap Program
Council Meeting
The Council will review several administrative reports, including updates on fire protection grants and water commemorations. The agenda also includes reviewing tender results for equipment and road treatments, as well as discussing lease agreements for Elections Canada polling places.
- 2025 Equipment Tender Results – Tandem Axle Plow Truck
- 2025 Tender Results for Products or Services – Single Surface Treatment
- Structure 16 (Brant) Tender
- By-Law 25-028: Fire Protection Shared Services with South Bruce Extended Agreement
- Accounts totaling $3,360,876.29
Elmwood Community Centre Board
The Elmwood Community Centre Board will review the Treasurer's Report and ongoing business items. Discussions include ball diamond offers, furniture orders, and drainage quotes for Lion's Park.
- Report on ball diamond offers to area ball leagues
- Chairs and tables order
- Lion's Park drainage/grading quotes
Council Meeting
The Council is meeting to review and update the Walkerton Official Plan and the Brockton Comprehensive Zoning By-Law. This review aims to incorporate new provincial legislation and align with the Bruce County Official Plan.
- Walkerton Official Plan and Brockton Comprehensive Zoning By-Law review presentation by J.L. Richards & Associates Limited
- By-Law 2025-021 - Special Council Meeting Confirmatory By-Law
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will review a planning report regarding minor variance application A-2024-048. The meeting includes the review of previous minutes from January 14, 2025.
- Minor Variance Application A-2024-048
Council Meeting
The Council will review several planning matters including a local official plan amendment and zoning by-law edits. Discussion items include the purchase of a replacement road grader, Centennial Pool boiler repairs, and objections regarding the Henry Cargill White House designation.
- Zoning By-Law Amendment Z-2023-094 (Brockton Housekeeping)
- Official Plan Amendment L-2024-015 and Zoning By-Law Amendment Z-2024-078
- Purchase of Replacement Road Grader
- Centennial Pool Boiler Repair
- Objections to Application to Repeal Designation on Henry Cargill White House
Elmwood Community Centre Board
The Elmwood Community Centre Board will discuss upcoming seasonal scheduling and facility updates. The meeting includes discussions on the 2025 softball schedule and potential upgrades to the ball diamond.
- 2025 Elmwood Softball Schedule
- 2025 Ball Diamond Upgrades
- Portable Toilet Schedule
- Chairs and Cruiser Tables Order
- Phone Line Update
Property Standards Committee Meeting
The provided document is a blank template page from eSCRIBE Software Ltd. for the Brockton, Ontario Property Standards Committee meeting on March 5, 2025. No specific topics, rezonings, contracts, ordinances, or fee changes are listed in the record. Because no items are posted, the committee will not be making decisions or holding public hearings at this session.
- No agenda items, attachments, or vote results are populated in the document.
Accessibility Advisory Committee
The committee will review updates on recent initiatives and the Walkerton Community Centre accessibility recommendations catalogue. The meeting also includes the resignation of Joseph Martel and the appointment of Holly DeVisser and Deputy Mayor Hutcheon.
- Walkerton Community Centre Accessibility Recommendations Catalogue
- Review of Access Now website content
- Resignation of Joseph Martel
- Appointment of Holly DeVisser and Deputy Mayor Hutcheon
Council Meeting
The Council will review several by-laws including water service rates and a polling place rental agreement. Discussion items include the Walkerton Homecoming 2026 plan and a request to rename Central Tot Lot Park.
- By-Law 2025-013: Water Service Rates and Charges
- By-Law 2025-014: Elections Ontario Polling Place Rental Agreement
- By-Law 2025-015: Saugeen Connects 2025 Memorandum of Understanding
- Walkerton Homecoming 2026 Business Plan delegation
- Accounts totaling $496,079.56
Council Meeting
Council will review several departmental reports including fire services, building activity, and water operations. The agenda includes discussions on Saugeen Municipal Airport options and a request to repeal a heritage designation for the Henry Cargill "White" House.
- Saugeen Municipal Airport Tri-Municipal Options Update
- Application to repeal By-law No. 88-15 (Henry Cargill "White" House)
- 2024 Year End Fire and Emergency Services Report
- Schmidt Limited Service Agreement
- By-Law 2025-009: Eastridge Road Public Highway By-Law
Council Meeting
Council will review various capital requests and budget updates, including items for the Walkerton Lawn Bowling Club and Centennial Park Pool. The meeting includes discussions on the tax-supported operating budget and the adoption of several budget-related by-laws.
- Walkerton Lawn Bowling Club 2025 Budget and Capital Request
- Walkerton Centennial Park Pool diving board and floor refinishing
- Downtown winter maintenance report
- Walkerton Hanover 2025 landfill budget
- By-Law 2025-007: 2025 Municipal Budget By-Law
Elmwood Community Centre Board
The Elmwood Community Centre Board will review ongoing business including portable toilet quotes and capital purchases. The meeting also includes updates on internet service, staff representation, and the Brockton representative appointment process.
- Update on Portable Toilet Quotes and Awarding of Contract
- Capital Purchase Update (TVs, Chairs, Cruiser Tables)
- Update on Internet Service
- Update on Brockton Representative Appointment Process
- Update on West Grey Staff on ECCB
Brockton Heritage Committee Meeting
The committee will review a proposed partial demolition at Hampson Foundry and an application to repeal the heritage designation of the Henry Cargill "White" House. Other items include updates on the Heritage Trust Fund Program By-Law and various heritage inquiries.
- Hampson Foundry proposed partial demolition
- Application to repeal heritage designation for Henry Cargill "White" House
- Amendment to Heritage Trust Fund Program By-Law
- Edward (Ted) J. Cobean Heritage Award updates
- Weddig Family Farm archive inquiry
Property Standards Committee Meeting
The committee will conduct hearings regarding appeals of property standards orders. These hearings include presentations from the municipality and appellants before a final decision is made.
- Appeal of Property Standards Order: 203 Archy Street, Unit 201, Walkerton
- Appeal of Property Standards Order: 51 Maple Creek Drive, Walkerton
- Appeal of Property Standards Order: 203 McNab Street, Unit 301, Walkerton
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will meet to review a planning report regarding a minor variance application. The meeting includes the consideration of application A-2024-082, identified as Poechman co Oberle.
- Minor Variance Application A-2024-082 (Poechman co Oberle)
Council Meeting
The Council will review several year-end activity reports and municipal updates. Discussion items include a proposed partial demolition at Hampson Foundry and changes to the Municipal Heritage Register.
- Hampson Foundry proposed partial demolition
- Amend Brockton Municipal Heritage Register By-Law 2020-002
- Fire Protection Grant Transfer Payment Agreement By-Law 2025-004
- Development Charges By-Law 2024-096
- Accounts totaling $4,337,066.29
Council Meeting
The Council is reviewing the municipality's non-tax supported operating budget and capital requests. Discussions include updates on building/property standards and water and wastewater services.
- 2025 Non-Tax Supported Budget presentation
- By-Law 2025-003 - January 14, 2025 Budget Meeting Confirmatory By-Law
Council Meeting
Council will discuss the 2025 tax supported operating budget and capital requests. The meeting includes a review of feedback from previous budget consultations and various departmental budget presentations.
- Minor Variance Application A-2024-082 public hearing notice
- By-Law 2025-001 - Appoint Committee of Adjustment By-Law
- 2025 Budget Consultation feedback review
- 2025 Tax Supported Operating Budget presentation
- By-Law 2025-002 - January 13, 2025 Confirmatory By-Law
Elmwood Community Centre Board
The Elmwood Community Centre Board will review upcoming service contracts for the year 2025. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding Farmers Week.
- Review of 2025 contracts for portable toilets, lawn care, snow removal, and garbage pick-up
- Discussion regarding internet services
- Farmers Week update