Brant County public meetings in 2024

Committee of Adjustment

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

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

The Committee of Adjustment approved the 2025 meeting schedule, appointed Nicole Campbell as Secretary-Treasurer, and approved three applications: two consents at 375 Harley Road, one consent at 542/544 Paris Road, and a minor variance at 72 Hammond Road. All decisions were carried unanimously.

• Approved 2025 Committee of Adjustment meeting schedule (unanimous)
• Appointed Nicole Campbell as Secretary-Treasurer (unanimous)
• Approved consent B10-24-KD to sever 13.636 ha at 375 Harley Road as lot addition (unanimous)
• Approved consent B12-24-KD to sever 0.098 ha at 375 Harley Road to add to 365 Harley Road (unanimous)
• Approved consent B20-24-NM for lot line adjustment at 542/544 Paris Road (unanimous)
• Approved minor variance A16-24-NM for accessory structure at 72 Hammond Road (unanimous)

County of Brant Council - Special Meeting

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

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

Council received a presentation on the Simmons-Hopkins Municipal Drain and gave two readings to the related by-law, adopting the engineer's report as a provisional by-law. By-law 130-24 and 131-24 were read a first and second time; By-law 131-24 was read a third time, passed, signed, and executed. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Received presentation on Simmons-Hopkins Municipal Drain as information
• Gave two readings to Simmons-Hopkins Municipal Drain by-law and adopted report as provisional by-law
• Gave first reading to By-laws 130-24 and 131-24
• Gave second reading to By-laws 130-24 and 131-24
• Gave third reading, passed, signed, and executed By-law 131-24

County of Brant Council

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

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

Council approved the refreshed 'Our Future Brant' Strategic Plan, extended the Lafarge road-lowering agreement, and passed seven by-laws including new solid waste and automated speed enforcement rules. It also approved tax write-offs, winter equipment purchases, and several committee appointments.

• Approved 2024-2027 Strategic Plan 'Our Future Brant'
• Extended Governors Road West and Cleaver Road agreement with Lafarge to Dec 31, 2029
• Approved $214,373 in tax write-offs (municipal $156,174.08, school $58,198.92)
• Approved purchase of two tandem axle trucks ($201,452 each) and winter equipment ($215,795 and $217,610)
• Passed By-law 129-24 for Automated Speed Enforcement
• Passed By-law 124-24 to govern Solid Waste
• Approved new Fire Services Communications Coordinator position for 2025 budget
• Appointed Councillor Kyle to SCOR, Bell to Health Unit, MacAlpine to Chamber of Commerce

County of Brant O.P.P. Detachment Board

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

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

The County of Brant O.P.P. Detachment Board approved the 2025 draft budget, which includes an additional $2,500 for training and development, a new postage account for the Brant Dispatch Newsletter, and a one-time sponsorship for the 2025 Special Olympics. The board also approved the purchase of VIN reader scanning equipment, with funds already available in the 2024 budget. The budget will now go to County of Brant Council for review.

• Approved 2025 draft Detachment Board budget (carried)
• Approved purchase of VIN reader scanning equipment (carried)
• Received Office of the Solicitor General communication re: OPP offset funding as information (carried)

Biggars Lane Landfill Liaison Committee

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

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

The committee elected Councillor Garneau as Chair and Member Gatward as Vice-Chair, and approved its agenda. Staff presented an overview of landfill operations, including capacity, expansion, and monitoring, which was received as information. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Councillor Garneau appointed as Chair (carried)
• Member Gatward appointed as Vice-Chair (carried)
• Agenda for December 11, 2024 approved (carried)
• Presentation on landfill operations and monitoring received as information (carried)

County of Brant and Six Nations Bi-Council Meeting

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

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

Administration and Operations Committee

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

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

The Administration and Operations Committee approved several key items, including the purchase of winter operations vehicles and equipment, a new automated speed enforcement bylaw, and the repeal of the solid waste bylaw. It also approved the appointment of Councillor Kyle to the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan Ad Hoc Committee and referred the Lansdowne Children's Centre funding request to the 2025 budget process.

• Approved purchase of two winter trucks from Metro Freightliner ($201,452 each) and winter equipment from Viking-Cives ($215,795 and $217,610)
• Approved repealing Automated Speed Enforcement bylaw #86-23 and replacing it with new bylaw and guidelines
• Approved repealing Solid Waste Control Bylaw 146-17 and replacing with new bylaw due to Blue Box transition
• Approved $214,373 tax write-off for 2024
• Appointed Councillor Kyle to Community Safety and Well-Bing Plan Ad Hoc Committee
• Approved consent for alterations at 16 Broadway Street West (garage removal, ARU construction)
• Referred Bawcutt Centre restoration plan back to Brant Heritage Committee for clarification
• Referred Lansdowne Children's Centre funding request to 2025 budget process

Brant Heritage Committee

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

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

The Brant Heritage Committee approved consent for alterations to the designated heritage property at 16 Broadway Street West, including removal of the existing garage and construction of an Additional Residential Unit. They also approved holding the joint heritage meeting at the St. George Gaukel Memorial Community Centre, accepted Sean Kavanagh's resignation, and received updates on the Bawcutt Centre project and Ontario Heritage Act training. The meeting continued informally after quorum was lost.

• Approved consent for alterations to 16 Broadway St W (Charles Mitchell House) - removal of garage and construction of ARU
• Approved holding Joint Heritage Committee meeting at St. George Gaukel Memorial Community Centre
• Accepted resignation of Sean Kavanagh from the committee
• Received presentation on Bawcutt Centre (13 Burwell St) as information
• Endorsed mothball conservation efforts for Bawcutt Centre, prioritizing roof repair
• Received Ontario Heritage Act training delegation as information

Tourism Advisory Committee

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

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

The Tourism Advisory Committee met and approved its agenda and previous minutes. No formal decisions were made; the meeting consisted of staff updates and discussions on tourism engagement, the Wincey Mills booth, the Rural Community Improvement Plan (still draft), Doors Open 2025, and a planned 2025 tourism roundtable.

• Approved agenda of December 5, 2024 (carried)
• Approved minutes of November 7, 2024 (carried)

County of Brant Council - Special Meeting

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

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

The County of Brant Council met for a special meeting on December 3, 2024, to approve the agenda and convene an in-camera session for a procurement education and training session. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda (Carried)
• Convened in-camera for a Procurement Education Session (Carried)
• Adjourned at 5:28 p.m.

County of Brant Council

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

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

Council approved a resolution opposing the Ontario government's use of the notwithstanding clause to facilitate eviction or displacement of encampment residents, affirming Charter rights and calling for collaborative, evidence-based solutions. The vote was 6-4. Council also approved a zoning amendment for 304 East River Road, deferring a subdivision application to February 2025.

• Approved resolution opposing notwithstanding clause use for encampment evictions (6-4)
• Approved zoning amendment at 304 East River Road (RR-53 to RR)
• Deferred ZBA12-24-KD & PS1-24-KD (77-lot subdivision) to February 2025
• Approved Agricultural Advisory Committee report (Nov 25, 2024)
• Approved minutes of November 12, 2024
• Passed By-laws 118-24, 121-24, 122-24 (traffic, zoning, confirmation)

County of Brant Council

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

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

Council approved and adopted the Climate Action Plan, the 2025 fees and charges by-law, and a $3.58M contract for the St. George Water Pollution Control Plant expansion. A proposal to declare December as Christian Heritage Month was defeated (3-8). Council also approved the 2025 Council and Standing Committee schedule, the 2025-2029 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan, and support for the 2025 Special Olympics Provincial Summer Games.

• Approved and adopted the Climate Action Plan
• Awarded $3,575,400 contract to Veolia for St. George WPCP MBR equipment
• Approved 2025 fees and charges by-law
• Defeated motion to declare December Christian Heritage Month (3-8)
• Approved 2025 Council and Standing Committee meeting schedule
• Approved 2025-2029 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan
• Approved support for 2025 Special Olympics Provincial Summer Games
• Approved $385,000 for 2025 Community Grants Program

County of Brant O.P.P. Detachment Board

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

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

The Brant County O.P.P. Detachment Board received its November Detachment Commander's report and a 2025 budget structure report, directing staff to bring back an itemized 2025 budget for review and approval. The Board approved its 2025 meeting schedule, adopted a formal recognition method for exiting members, and passed By-laws 24-01 and 24-02 through three readings. It also agreed to send a token of appreciation to all front-line staff with a $1,000 limit.

• Received Detachment Commander's and Statistics report as information (carried)
• Directed staff to bring forward an itemized 2025 budget for review and approval (carried)
• Approved 2025 Board meeting schedule (carried)
• Adopted formal recognition method for exiting Board members; plaque to be presented by Chair (carried)
• Approved sending a token of appreciation to all front-line staff, limit $1,000 (carried)
• By-laws 24-01 and 24-02 read three times, passed, signed and executed (carried)
• Approved November 26, 2024 agenda and addendum (carried)
• Approved October 22, 2024 minutes (carried)

Agricultural Advisory Committee

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

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

The Agricultural Advisory Committee approved a comment on application ZBA22-24-DN for 304 East River Road, recommending any new dwelling be built outside the MDS setback from the equestrian centre at 301 East River Road. The committee also approved the agenda, the October 28, 2024 minutes, a road safety presentation as information, and the 2025 meeting schedule. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved comment on ZBA22-24-DN requiring dwelling outside MDS setback (carried)
• Approved agenda for November 25, 2024 (carried)
• Approved October 28, 2024 minutes (carried)
• Received road safety presentation as information (carried)
• Approved 2025 meeting schedule (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

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

Grants Ad Hoc Committee

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

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

The Grants Ad Hoc Committee approved a staff report for the 2025 Community Grants Program, recommending $385,000 be included in the draft 2025 budget, subject to budget deliberations. The program will run from January to February 2025, delivered with the Brant Community Foundation under the same criteria as 2024. The committee added amendments to collect data on insurance coverage for grant requests and to clarify that organizations receiving ongoing county grants are ineligible for further Operating Stream grants. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved staff report RPT-0527-24 for 2025 Community Grants Program (carried)
• Recommended $385,000 for 2025 Community Grants Program in draft budget (carried)
• Directed staff to deliver 2025 program with Brant Community Foundation (carried)
• Added amendment to collect insurance coverage data and report back (carried)
• Added amendment clarifying ongoing grant recipients ineligible for Operating Stream grants (carried)

Administration and Operations Committee

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

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

The Administration and Operations Committee approved several consent items, including a $3,575,400 contract to Veolia for the St. George WPCP membrane bioreactor system, a 2025 fees and charges schedule, and a paramedic services budget. It also approved hiring two staff for automated speed enforcement, endorsed online voting for the 2026 election, and referred a St. George Children's Center funding request for further staff review.

• Approved $3,575,400 MBR system contract for St. George WPCP to Veolia (carried)
• Approved 2025 fees and charges, effective Jan 1, 2025 (carried)
• Approved 2025 Paramedic Services budget with $18.89M operating and $1.80M capital (carried)
• Approved hiring one Screening Officer and one Provincial Offences Officer for automated speed enforcement (carried)
• Adopted online voting for 2026 municipal and school board election (carried)
• Declared 679 Bishopsgate Road, 24 Falkland Road, and 1 Highway 2 surplus for disposition (carried)
• Referred St. George Children's Center funding request to staff for financial report (carried)
• Approved traffic changes: stop signs at Joseph Brant/Mulholland and William/West River, speed reduction on White Swan Road (carried)

Accessibility Advisory Committee

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

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

The committee approved the agenda and minutes from the September 16, 2024, meeting. Members also declared the seat previously held by Member Amy Roberts to be vacant.

• Approved November 18, 2024, agenda (Carried)
• Approved September 16, 2024, minutes (Carried)
• Declared seat held by Member Amy Roberts vacant (Carried)

Government Relations Committee

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

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

The Committee reviewed potential delegation requests for the ROMA conference and discussed strategies for government engagement. No substantive policy decisions were made; staff will prepare reports for Council review.

• Approved November 14, 2024 agenda (Carried)
• Approved September 16, 2024 meeting minutes (Carried)

County of Brant Council

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

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

Council approved a zoning by-law amendment for Blocks 98 and 99 in Paris, allowing up to 3.5-storey townhomes, despite concerns about parking and density. The vote was 6-4. Council also approved a temporary use extension for a sales trailer at 1024 Rest Acres Road, a zoning change for a future severance at 8th Concession Road, and received information on the new Official Plan implementation.

• Approved ZBA44-20-DN for Blocks 98-99, Paris, rezoning to RM2-34 for townhomes (6-4)
• Approved ZBA21-24-DN extending temporary sales trailer use at 1024 Rest Acres Road for 3 years
• Approved ZBA10-24-HH rezoning 17 hectares at 8th Concession Road to Suburban Residential with holding provision
• Received ZBA22-24-DN for 304 East River Road as information, referred comments to staff
• Approved minutes of October 8, 2024
• Approved Agricultural Advisory Committee minutes of October 28, 2024
• Received RPT-0477-24 and directed staff to implement new Official Plan, including Community Planning Permit System
• Passed By-law 100-24 for Mitchell Municipal Drain works (3rd reading)

Tourism Advisory Committee

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

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

The committee received staff updates on special events, the Transformation Travel Design Program, and local business activities. No substantive policy decisions or funding approvals were made during the meeting.

• Approved agenda for November 7, 2024
• Approved minutes from October 3, 2024

Brant Heritage Committee

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

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

The Brant Heritage Committee approved its November 7, 2024 agenda and the minutes of its October 3, 2024 meeting. It carried a motion to tentatively hold the Joint Heritage Committee meeting at the Dominion Telegraph Center, with the final decision deferred to the December 5, 2024 meeting. Staff presented updates on the Downtown Paris Master Plan implementation, the Downtown Paris Zoning Project, and 2024 Culture Days and scavenger hunt results; no other substantive decisions were recorded. Quorum was lost after 5:10 p.m. and the meeting continued for information purposes only.

• Approved the November 7, 2024 Brant Heritage Committee agenda (carried)
• Approved the October 3, 2024 Brant Heritage Committee minutes (carried)
• Tentatively selected Dominion Telegraph Center for the Joint Heritage Committee meeting, final decision set for December 5, 2024 (carried)
• Received staff presentation on Downtown Paris Master Plan implementation; committee discussed signage, storyboards and plaques
• Received update on Downtown Paris Zoning Project; engagement sessions set for November 27, 2024 at Council Chambers
• Received Culture Days 2024 wrap-up: over 2,500 attendees across 48 events
• Received Scavenger Hunt 2024 wrap-up: 45 submissions, two grand prizes and two runner-up packs awarded
• Adjourned at 5:29 p.m.; next meeting December 5, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.

Brant Connects Committee

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

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

The Brant Connects Committee met on November 6, 2024, and approved its agenda and the minutes from the September 4, 2024 meeting. Members received a presentation from NetOptiks and GrandBridge Group on business-to-business internet services, and heard staff updates on the Downtown WiFi project, CIRA project, and SWIFT program. No formal decisions were made beyond routine approvals and receiving information.

• Approved November 6, 2024 agenda (carried)
• Approved September 4, 2024 minutes (carried)
• Received all communications and presentations as information (carried)

Policy Development Committee

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

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

The Policy Development Committee received the draft Climate Action Plan and directed staff to share it for Council and community feedback, with final approval scheduled for the November 26 Council meeting. An amendment was added to prepare a 2025 budget decision package for a Climate Action Specialist. The committee also approved the 2024 Accessible Design Standards and received updates on the Fire Master Plan and Strategic Plan.

• Approved 2024 Accessible Design Standards (carried)
• Received Fire Master Plan Status Update 1 as information (carried)
• Directed staff to incorporate comments and revise draft Strategic Plan for presentation before end of 2024 (carried)
• Received draft Climate Action Plan and directed staff to share for feedback, with final approval at Nov 26 Council meeting (carried)
• Amended Climate Action Plan motion to include 2025 budget decision package for a Climate Action Specialist (carried)
• Received Major Project Dashboard November 2024 as information (carried)
• Received Corporate Data Collection Program review; will continue WCCD ISO 37120 certification, not pursue ISO 37122/37123 (carried)
• Approved agenda and previous minutes (carried)

Paramedic Services Committee

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

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

The Paramedic Services Committee approved providing on-site EMS services at the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2025 Brantford-Brant Special Olympics Provincial Summer Games as an in-kind donation of $7,600 from the County of Brant and City of Brantford. The committee also received budget and statistical reports, and approved minutes from previous meetings. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved in-kind EMS support for 2025 Special Olympics opening/closing ceremonies ($7,600) (carried)
• Approved agenda for November 5, 2024 (carried)
• Approved minutes of September 11 and September 18, 2024 (carried)
• Received budget to actual variance report as information (carried)
• Received statistical package report as information (carried)

Agricultural Advisory Committee

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

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

The Agricultural Advisory Committee approved its agenda and the July 29, 2024 minutes, then deferred a Nethery Planning delegation on Minimum Distance Separation for 304 East River Road to its November 25, 2024 meeting, requesting a map of current and proposed property changes. Staff confirmed no application has been submitted for the Glen Morris Community Center property and that application SP9-24-ES at 351 German School Road remains in site plan control. Members also discussed the Advisory and Special Committees Review, Agricultural Impact Assessments, On-Farm Diversified Use, slow moving vehicle signage, and a residential chickens program, but made no decisions on those items.

• Approved agenda with an addition under other business (carried)
• Deferred Nethery Planning delegation on MDS for 304 East River Road to Nov. 25, 2024 (carried)
• Requested a map of current and proposed property changes for 304 East River Road be prepared for Nov. 25, 2024
• Approved July 29, 2024 Agricultural Advisory Committee minutes (carried)
• No agricultural planning applications before the committee
• No staff reports before the committee
• No in camera session held

Court of Revision

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

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

The Court of Revision heard two appeals against Mitchell Municipal Drain assessments. It granted Chris Hall's appeal, reducing his assessment by $2,000, and dismissed David Cleave's appeal. The court also received a resolution from the Township of North Dumfries and a presentation from Headway Engineering on the drain's assessment methodology.

• Elected Councillor Garneau as Chair of the Mitchell Drain Court of Revision (carried)
• Approved the agenda for October 22, 2024 (carried)
• Received Township of North Dumfries resolution as information (carried)
• Granted Chris Hall's appeal, reduced assessment by $2,000 (carried)
• Dismissed David Cleave's appeal (carried)

County of Brant O.P.P. Detachment Board

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

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

The Brant County O.P.P. Detachment Board elected Jennifer Haley as Chair and Jim Brown as Vice Chair. The board dissolved the three area Community Safety Groups due to their lack of standing under the Community Safety and Policing Act, and voted to rename itself to the County of Brant O.P.P. Detachment Board. It also adopted an Abuse Policy as required by new insurance coverage.

• Elected Jennifer Haley as Chair (carried)
• Elected Jim Brown as Vice Chair (carried)
• Adopted Abuse Policy as presented (carried)
• Dissolved the three area Community Safety Groups (carried)
• Renamed board to County of Brant O.P.P. Detachment Board (carried)
• Received Detachment Commander's Statistics report as information (carried)
• Received False Alarm Statistics report as information (carried)
• Received Budget to Actual variance report as information (carried)

County of Brant Council

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

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

Council approved the 2024 Development Charges Background Study and by-law, with new rates effective November 1, 2024. It also approved reducing speed limits to 40 km/h in numerous neighbourhood areas over three years, and passed several other by-laws including parking amendments and appointments. A motion to expedite the site plan process at 18 Papple Road was defeated.

• Approved 2024 Development Charges By-law (By-law 109-24) with new rates effective Nov 1, 2024
• Approved 40 km/h speed limit reductions in multiple neighbourhood areas over 3 years
• Approved parking and stopping restrictions in various locations (By-law 108-24)
• Awarded slope stability engineering contract to GRIT Engineering Inc. at $29,115 (Phase One)
• Approved $31,227 for Scotland Fire Station water fill equipment
• Authorized direct negotiation for Tanker truck purchase up to $541,636
• Defeated motion to expedite site plan process at 18 Papple Road
• Re-appointed Will Bucholz to Brant Municipal Enterprises Inc. Board for 4-year term

Committee of Adjustment

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

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

The Committee approved a sign variance for the Grand Erie District School Board and three consent applications for land use. These included a lease extension for a McDonald's restaurant and two property severances.

• Approved LED sign variance for GEDSB at 231 Grand River St N (Unanimous)
• Approved land lease extension (21-40 years) for McDonald's at 197 Pinehurst Rd
• Approved severance to create two parcels at 104 Oak Ave, including parkland dedication condition
• Approved severance of a surplus farm dwelling at 405 Third Concession Rd with added drainage and civic addressing conditions
• Deferred application B16-24-LK for 3 & 33 Salt Springs Rd

Administration and Operations Committee

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

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

The committee approved a phased reduction of speed limits to 40 km/h in numerous neighbourhood areas across the county, to be implemented over three years. It also approved the 2024 Development Charges Background Study and by-law, continued the Winter Sidewalk Maintenance Program with added sidewalks, and authorized several other operational items.

• Approved 40 km/h speed limit reductions in neighbourhoods across Paris, Scotland, Oakland, Mount Pleasant, Burford, Oakhill, Glen Morris, St George, Onondaga, Middleport, and Cainsville (carried)
• Approved 2024 Development Charges Background Study and by-law, with new rates effective November 1, 2024 (carried)
• Continued Winter Sidewalk Maintenance Program and added noted sidewalks (carried)
• Approved $31,227 for Scotland Fire Station water fill equipment (carried)
• Authorized direct negotiation to purchase Paris Fire Station tanker truck up to $541,636 (carried)
• Approved various parking and traffic modifications, including new stop signs and parking restrictions (carried)
• Authorized renovation of Oakland Community Centre for child care, with $100,000 re-allocated (carried)
• Endorsed Source Water Protection Plan amendments (carried)

County of Brant Council

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

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

Council approved a zoning by-law amendment for 139 Court Drive, allowing further intensification of the RM3-8 zone for a high-density residential development, despite opposition from nearby residents. A temporary use by-law for a community centre at 26 Spruce Street was also approved. Two other items were received as information, and one zoning application was withdrawn due to inadequate notice.

• Approved ZBA18-24-DN for 139 Court Drive, modifying RM3-8 zone for intensification (5-4)
• Approved ZBA17-24-DN for 26 Spruce Street, temporary community centre use for 3 years
• Withdrew ZBA10-24-HH for 8th Concession Road due to inadequate notice
• Received CT2-24-KD for 182 Governor's Road telecom tower as information
• Received ZBA21-24-DN for 1024 Rest Acres Road as information
• Directed staff to initiate Downtown Paris Master Plan zoning amendment
• Directed staff to initiate Official Plan amendment for Bill 185 changes
• Proclaimed October 17, 2024 as Light It Up for NDEAM

Tourism Advisory Committee

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

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

The Tourism Advisory Committee met on October 3, 2024, and approved its agenda and previous minutes, but made no substantive decisions. Staff provided updates on Culture Days, the Cobblestone map, tourism data, and upcoming events. The committee discussed a letter about advisory committee review, focusing on communication with local business groups.

• Approved October 3, 2024 agenda (carried)
• Approved September 5, 2024 minutes (carried)

Brant Heritage Committee

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

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

The Brant Heritage Committee approved a motion directing that the public engagement process for the Downtown Dig project include references to heritage markers, and that the committee receive feedback from that process to investigate heritage markers in the downtown streetscape. The committee also approved the agenda and the minutes from the September 5, 2024 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; remaining items were informational updates.

• Approved agenda as amended (carried)
• Approved minutes of September 5, 2024 (carried)
• Directed Downtown Dig public engagement to include heritage markers and receive feedback (carried)

Cemetery Advisory Committee

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

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

The Cemetery Advisory Committee approved its agenda and the July 25, 2024 minutes as amended, and cancelled its November 28, 2024 meeting. The committee received a communication as information and discussed updates on cemetery operations, including the Oakland Cemetery heritage designation consideration and a bench repair.

• Approved September 26, 2024 agenda (carried)
• Approved July 25, 2024 minutes as amended (carried)
• Received communication from Heather Boyd and Melissa Connor as information (carried)
• Cancelled November 28, 2024 meeting (carried)

County of Brant Council - Special Meeting

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

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

Council received the engineer's drainage report for the Mitchell Municipal Drain as information and gave two readings to the by-law, adopting the report as a provisional by-law. The by-law was not given a third reading at this meeting; only the confirming by-law was passed. Councillor Kyle declared a conflict because the drain runs through her property.

• Received Headway Engineering's presentation on Mitchell Municipal Drain as information
• Gave two readings to By-law 100-24 (Mitchell Municipal Drain) and adopted report as provisional by-law
• Gave first and second readings to By-law 101-24 (Confirm Proceedings)
• Passed By-law 101-24 (Confirm Proceedings) on third reading

County of Brant Council

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

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

Council approved the North Paris Fire Station concept at an estimated $7 million and directed staff to proceed with construction drawings and contractor pre-qualification. It also approved dissolving four advisory committees (Brant Connects, Cemetery, Community Improvement Plan, Tourism) by end of 2024 or term end, and adopted a fireworks by-law amendment adding Diwali and Lunar New Year as permitted days. Numerous contracts and by-laws were passed, including a $1.14M ride-share transit contract and a $1.95M architectural design contract.

• Approved North Paris Fire Station concept at $7M (carried)
• Dissolved Brant Connects, Cemetery, CIP, and Tourism advisory committees (carried)
• Amended fireworks by-law to permit Diwali and Lunar New Year (carried)
• Awarded ride-share transit contract to Via Transportation, $1.14M for 2025 (carried)
• Awarded architectural design for Brant Sports Complex expansion, $1.95M (carried)
• Approved 2025 Paramedic Services draft budget, $18.89M expenditures (carried)
• Approved 40 km/h school-adjacent speed limits at all times (carried)
• Approved 15 by-laws on first, second, and third reading (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

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

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

The Committee of Adjustment approved all seven applications on the agenda, including three consents, three minor variances, and one fence variance. Each approval was carried unanimously. The decisions allow for a lot line adjustment, reciprocal easements, a new employment lot, increased building heights, additional lot coverage, and a taller fence.

• Approved consent B11-24-NM for lot line adjustment at 560 West Quarter Townline Rd (unanimous)
• Approved consent B7-24-KD for reciprocal easements at 20 and 44 Muir Rd S (unanimous)
• Approved consent B8-24-DN for severance at 356-358 Bishopsgate Rd (unanimous)
• Approved minor variance A14-24-KD for increased height to 13.87m at 35 McBay Rd (unanimous)
• Approved minor variance A15-24-NM for lot coverage increase to 180 sq m at 130 Brant Rd (unanimous)
• Approved minor variance A12-24-HH for accessory structure height to 10m at 1377 Highway 54 (unanimous)
• Approved fence variance FV2-24-LK for 7.5-foot fence at 45 Broadway St E (unanimous)

Paramedic Services Committee

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

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

The Committee approved the 2025 draft operating and capital budgets for Paramedic Services. It also approved funding for an additional staffed ambulance and a part-time superintendent position, while denying a proposed commander position.

• Approved 2025 Operating Budget with base expenditures of $18,558,958 (Carried)
• Approved 2025 Capital Budget totaling $1,802,603 (Carried)
• Approved additional staffed ambulance (Option B) starting July 1 at cost of $290,000 (Carried)
• Approved Superintendent Position (Option B - 0.5 FTE) starting July 1 at cost of $43,500 (Carried)
• Denied Commander Position (Option B) starting October 1 at cost of $41,500 (Defeated)
• Received Proposed Optimum Response Model report for information (Carried)

County of Brant Council - Special Meeting

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

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

The County of Brant Council held a special meeting on September 17, 2024, approving the agenda and then convening in camera to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual (staff development). No substantive public decisions were made; the meeting adjourned to September 24, 2024.

• Approved the September 17, 2024 special meeting agenda (carried)
• Convened in camera under S. 239(2)(b) to discuss staff development (carried)

Administration and Operations Committee

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

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

The Administration and Operations Committee approved the 2025 budget schedule and directed staff to prepare a ten-year capital forecast aligned with the Asset Management Plan. The committee also authorized early tendering for several capital projects, including the Grand River Street North Downtown Dig, and approved speed limit reductions to 40 km/hr in school zones.

• Awarded $1,005,779 Bennett Drain contract to Robinson Farm Drainage
• Approved redirecting Blue Box transition savings to offset waste contract costs
• Approved Site Alteration By-law updates
• Authorized 40 km/hr speed limits in school zones at all times
• Approved 2025 budget schedule and capital forecast direction
• Rejected multi-year budget proposal; approved one-year budget with 3-year forecast
• Amended Purchasing By-law regarding Brant Municipal Enterprises services

Government Relations Committee

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

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

The Government Relations Committee approved its agenda and prior minutes, then directed staff to arrange a meeting with Six Nations and the Mississaugas of the Credit to discuss joint advocacy to upper levels of government. Staff were also directed to provide a report on options for collaborating with upper levels of government and to send a thank-you letter to two provincial ministries. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda for September 16, 2024 meeting (carried)
• Approved minutes of April 12, 2024 meeting (carried)
• Directed staff to arrange meeting with Six Nations and Mississaugas of the Credit on joint advocacy (carried)
• Directed staff to provide report on options for collaborating with upper levels of government
• Directed staff to send thank-you letter to Ministry of Infrastructure and Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness

Accessibility Advisory Committee

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

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

The Accessibility Advisory Committee approved the agenda and minutes, and discussed several updates including the Burford Skate Park site plan, the Accessibility Design Standards, and the Multi-Year Accessibility Plan. The committee also directed the Mayor's Office to create certificates recognizing The Rustic Palm and NoiseMaker for their accessibility improvements, with Mayor Bailey to present the certificate to The Rustic Palm.

• Approved agenda as amended (carried)
• Approved minutes of April 15, 2024 (carried)
• Directed Mayor's Office to create certificates for The Rustic Palm and NoiseMaker (carried)

Paramedic Services Committee

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

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

The Paramedic Services Committee approved the 2025 Response Time Targets and Performance Plan for submission to the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. The draft 2025 budget was deferred to the September 18, 2024 meeting. The committee also received several reports as information, including the statistical package, budget variance, and Community Paramedic Palliative Wish Program update, and commended Andrew Wood for his work on the program.

• Approved 2025 Response Time Targets and Performance Plan (carried)
• Deferred draft 2025 budget to September 18, 2024 meeting (carried)
• Received Paramedic Services Statistical Package as information (carried)
• Received Community Paramedic Palliative Wish Program update as information (carried)
• Commended Andrew Wood for work with Palliative Wish Program (carried)
• Received budget to actual variance report as information (carried)
• Approved agenda (carried)
• Adopted minutes of May 7, 2024 (carried)

County of Brant Council

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

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

Council approved zoning amendments for 137 Harley Road and 375 Harley Road, and deferred a subdivision application for Concession 13, Scotland. Several other zoning applications were received as information and referred to staff. Council also appointed Ronald Budreau to the OPP Detachment Board.

• Approved ZBA11-24-DN at 137 Harley Road (carried)
• Approved ZBA13-24-KD at 375 Harley Rd (carried)
• Approved deferral of ZBA12-24 & PS1-24KD for Concession 13, Scotland (carried)
• Received ZBA 44-20-DN (Rest Acres Road) as information, referred to staff (carried)
• Received ZBA 18-24-DN (139 Court Drive) as information, referred to staff (carried)
• Received ZBA 15-24-DN (123 Middle Townline Rd) as information, referred to staff (carried)
• Received ZBA 10-24-HH (8th Concession Road) as information, referred to staff (carried)
• Received ZBA 17-24-DN (26 Spruce Street) as information, referred to staff (carried)

Tourism Advisory Committee

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

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

The Tourism Advisory Committee met on September 5, 2024, and approved the agenda and minutes from previous meetings. Staff presented on niche accommodations and provided updates on tourism-related activities. No substantive decisions were made beyond routine approvals.

• Approved September 5, 2024 agenda as amended
• Approved June 6, 2024 minutes
• Approved July 4, 2024 minutes

Brant Heritage Committee

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

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

The Brant Heritage Committee met on September 5, 2024, and approved its agenda and the minutes from the July 4, 2024 meeting. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting consisted of staff reports and discussions, including the upcoming Penman's Factory plaque unveiling, Culture Days events, and a planned 2025 joint heritage committee meeting.

• Approved September 5, 2024 agenda (carried)
• Approved July 4, 2024 minutes (carried)

Brant Connects Committee

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

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

The committee received a progress update on the AHSIP project, including mapping of served areas, and requested another update at the next meeting. It also approved the agenda and the minutes from June 5, 2024, and received communications as information. No substantive decisions were made beyond these procedural approvals.

• Approved agenda for September 4, 2024 (carried)
• Approved minutes of June 5, 2024 (carried)
• Received communications and presentations as information (carried)
• Requested AHSIP update at next meeting (no vote recorded)

Policy Development Committee

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

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

The Policy Development Committee approved allowing chickens in non-urban residential areas (Option 2), subject to future by-law amendments. It also approved an updated enforcement policy, a fireworks by-law amendment adding Diwali and Lunar New Year, a film policy, and a proclamation/flag policy. The committee directed staff to dissolve four advisory committees and improve others, and received updates on automated speed enforcement and a major project dashboard.

• Approved permitting chickens in non-urban residential areas (Option 2), with by-law amendments to come (carried)
• Approved updated By-law Enforcement Policy and Service Level Matrix, effective Oct 1, 2024 (carried)
• Approved fireworks by-law amendment adding Diwali and Lunar New Year to permitted days (carried)
• Approved Proclamation, Flag-Raising and Lighting of Penman's Dam Policy (carried)
• Directed staff to dissolve Cemetery, Community Improvement Plan, and Tourism Advisory Committees by Dec 31, 2024, and Brant Connects Special Committee at end of term or ICON completion (carried)
• Approved County of Brant Film Policy and Film Location Agreement Template, with updates to multiple by-laws (carried)
• Received automated speed enforcement update and directed staff to prepare revenue management policies (carried)
• Received Major Project Dashboard as information and directed staff to review feedback (carried)

Court of Revision

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

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

The Court of Revision for the Bishopsgate Municipal Drain heard six appeals and dismissed four, granting one. The granted appeal reduced David Landsbourgh's assessment by $15,000. One appeal was not considered because the property was not assessed.

• Dismissed appeal by Scott Wilson (336 Bishopsgate Rd)
• Dismissed appeal by Don and Karyn Spierenburg (1282/1284 Colborne St W)
• Dismissed appeal by Nathan Awde (336 Bishopsgate Rd)
• Dismissed appeal by B&B Landco Inc. (338 Bishopsgate Rd)
• Granted appeal by David Landsbourgh (340 Bishopsgate Rd), reduced assessment by $15,000

Court of Revision

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

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

The Court of Revision for the Third Concession Municipal Drain met and elected Councillor Garneau as chair. No appeals were filed, and no substantive decisions were made beyond procedural matters. The meeting adjourned at 4:04 p.m.

• Elected Councillor Garneau as chair of the Court of Revision (carried)
• Approved the September 3, 2024 agenda (carried)

County of Brant Council

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

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

Council awarded three contracts: $631,852.01 for King Edward Street traffic signals and streetlights to KWS Electrical Services Inc., $129,900 for a vac-trailer to Brandt Tractor, and $7,840,897.50 for Dundas Street East, Paris Road and Oak Park Road servicing upgrades to L82 Construction Limited. A motion to attend a joint delegation with the City of Brantford at the AMO conference was defeated (5-6), and a subsequent motion to request more information from the City of Brantford was carried. A resolution to review the purchasing policy was deferred until a fall education session.

• Awarded OPS-RFT-24-24 King Edward Street traffic signals and streetlights to KWS Electrical Services Inc. for $631,852.01 (excluding HST)
• Approved purchase of one Dual Axle 800-gallon Vac-trailer from Brandt Tractor for $129,900 plus tax
• Awarded OPS-RFT-24-23 Dundas Street East, Paris Road and Oak Park Road servicing upgrades to L82 Construction Limited for $7,840,897.50 (excluding HST)
• Referred Muslim Association of Brantford letter of support request to planning application process
• Received Michael Haley residential plan of subdivision and zoning by-law amendment communication as information
• Deferred review of purchasing policy until fall 2024 education session
• Defeated motion to attend AMO delegation with City of Brantford (5-6)
• Carried motion to request additional information from City of Brantford regarding AMO MTO delegation

Agricultural Advisory Committee

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

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

The Agricultural Advisory Committee received as information a site plan application for 351 German School Road and a presentation on the Rural Community Improvement Plan. No decisions were made; both items were referred to staff for review or noted as information. The meeting was procedural with no substantive approvals or denials.

• Approved agenda for July 29, 2024 (carried)
• Approved minutes of June 27, 2024 (carried)
• Received SP9-24-ES 351 German School Road as information, comments referred to staff (carried)
• Received Rural Community Improvement Plan as information (carried)

Cemetery Advisory Committee

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

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

The Cemetery Advisory Committee approved a motion directing staff to investigate two gravestones (Choi and Thompson) next to the Bailey Stone at St. George Cemetery and report back at the next cycle. The committee also received updates on the Paris columbarium delivery, a proposed fee reduction for Saturday burials and cremations, and ongoing cemetery maintenance. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda for July 25, 2024 (carried)
• Approved minutes of May 23, 2024 (carried)
• Directed staff to investigate gravestones next to Bailey Stone at St. George Cemetery (carried)

County of Brant Council

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

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

Council approved two road construction contracts totaling about $1.92M, awarded to Navacon Construction Inc. ($996,299) and GIP Paving Inc. ($927,740). A new administrative penalty system for parking and other by-law violations was established through several by-laws, including the appointment of two screening officers. The Newport River Access Project was cancelled due to prohibitive costs, with the $50,000 donation returned and remaining funds redirected. The 2023 surplus of $892,703 was received, with $626,526 transferred to the Contingency Reserve.

• Awarded Silver Street/Grand River Street North intersection contract to Navacon Construction Inc. for $996,299 (excluding HST)
• Awarded Asphalt Mill and Pave contract to GIP Paving Inc. for $927,740 (excluding HST)
• Approved new Administrative Penalty System by-law and policies, replacing By-law 88-23
• Appointed Madeline Huether and Julie McKeen as Screening Officers
• Cancelled Newport River Access Project; returned $50,000 donation to BWF and funded $89,592 property acquisition from Property Reserve
• Approved 2023 Surplus report ($892,703); transferred remaining $626,526 to Contingency Reserve
• Approved tile loan to Luke and Bethany Anderson for $52,500 over 10 years for drainage work
• Approved Paris Drinks Fest as municipally significant event, allowing relocation to Syl Apps Community Centre

County of Brant Council - Special Meeting

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

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

Council approved the engineer's reports and adopted provisional by-laws for the Third Concession and Bishopsgate municipal drains. The decisions followed public meetings where engineers presented proposed works and relocation recommendations.

• Adopted Third Concession Municipal Drain report as a provisional by-law (Carried)
• Adopted Bishopsgate Municipal Drain report as a provisional by-law (Carried)
• Read By-law 57-24 (Third Concession Drain) first and second time (Carried)
• Read By-law 75-24 (Bishopsgate Municipal Drain) first and second time (Carried)
• Passed and executed By-law 76-24 to confirm Council proceedings (Carried)

Committee of Adjustment

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

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

The Committee of Adjustment approved all five applications before it: one consent for a new industrial lot, one consent with a related minor variance for a new residential lot, and three minor variances for accessory structures or an additional residential unit. All approvals were carried, with two votes recorded as unanimous and three as carried without dissent. No applications were denied or tabled.

• Approved minor variance A9-24-HH for accessory structure at 29 Broadview Dr (carried)
• Approved consent B5-24-DN for new industrial lot at 1318 Colborne St W (carried unanimously)
• Approved consent B26-23-SL for new residential lot at 369 Scenic Dr (carried unanimously)
• Approved minor variance A11-24-KD for reduced lot frontage at 369 Scenic Dr (carried unanimously)
• Approved minor variance A10-24-HH for increased lot coverage at 164 Hwy 53 (carried)
• Approved minor variance A8-24-JA for ARU setback at 14 Cornwell Rd (carried unanimously)

Administration and Operations Committee

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

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

The committee cancelled the Newport River Access Project and directed staff to explore selling the property. Other key actions included awarding a $927,740 paving contract and renewing municipal insurance for over $2 million.

• Cancelled Newport River Access Project and directed return of $50,000 BWF donation
• Awarded Asphalt Mill and Pave tender to GIP Paving Inc. for $927,740.00
• Renewed Municipal Insurance and Risk Management Program with Intact Public Entities Inc. for $2,028,608.00
• Approved updates to 2024 Municipal Fees & Charges By-Law for senior programs, facilities, and cemetery services
• Approved $1,200 maximum for signage improvements at 19 Broadway Street West via CIP-24-04
• Approved enactment of Administrative Penalty By-law and related policies for parking and non-parking violations
• Transferred $626,526 from 2023 Surplus to the Contingency Reserve
• Tabled Oakland Community Centre childcare tenant proposal until September 17, 2024

Communities Improvement Plan Committee

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

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

The meeting proceeded for information purposes only because quorum was not achieved. No substantive decisions were made, and no votes were recorded.

Planning and Development Committee

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

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

Brant County's Planning and Development Committee met July 9, 2024 and received three zoning by-law amendment applications as information only, referring public comments to staff for review. No applications were approved, denied, or tabled. The committee also approved its June 11 minutes and an Agricultural Advisory Committee report, and adjourned at 7:34 p.m.

• Received as information: draft plan of subdivision and zoning by-law amendment for 108 single detached dwellings at 29 Thirteenth Concession Road (Carried)
• Received as information: zoning by-law amendment at 137 Harley Rd to remove truck terminal use and add holding provision (Carried)
• Received as information: zoning by-law amendment at 375 Harley Road to rezone from Agricultural to Hamlet Residential (Carried)
• Approved June 11, 2024 Planning and Development Committee minutes (Carried)
• Approved Agricultural Advisory Committee report of June 27, 2024, including no concerns on Application ZBA9-24-HH at 138 Langford Church Road (Carried)
• Approved agenda and addendum as amended (Carried)

County of Brant Council

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

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

Council approved zoning changes for properties at 138 Langford Church Road, 1318 Colborne Street West, and 19 King Street South. These changes include reclassifying land for industrial, residential, and special agricultural uses. Council also passed several by-laws to formalize these amendments.

• Approved rezoning 138 Langford Church Road from Agriculture (A) to Special Exception Agriculture (A-196) to allow a reduced lot area of 22.4 hectares
• Approved rezoning 1318 Colborne Street West from Agricultural (A) to Light Industrial (M2) and Agricultural - Special Exemption (A-XX)
• Approved rezoning 19 King Street South from Agricultural (A) to Special Exception-Suburban Residential (SR-62 & SR-63) and Natural Heritage (NH1)
• Passed By-laws 61-24, 62-24, 63-24, and 64-24 to amend the Comprehensive Zoning By-law
• Passed By-law 65-24 to confirm the proceedings of Council
• Received information from delegation James Webb regarding 61 Bethel Road

Tourism Advisory Committee

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

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

The meeting proceeded for information purposes only because quorum was not achieved. No substantive decisions were made. Staff provided updates on June events, a draft film policy, and the Arts, Culture and Heritage Strategy.

Brant Heritage Committee

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

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

The Brant Heritage Committee endorsed RPT-0346-24, the Arts, Culture & Heritage Strategy implementation report on heritage planning, and agreed to send its recommendations to the Administration and Operations Committee and Council. An amendment replaced the clause on heritage conservation district focus with wording that a heritage district conservation study not begin at this time, pending education, consultation and completion of the Downtown Paris Master Plan, keeping the focus on individual designations. The amended motion carried; the committee also received updates on Arlington brickwork repairs, a heritage banner, and several resident inquiries.

• Approved the July 4, 2024 agenda as amended to add three communications items (carried)
• Approved the June 6, 2024 committee minutes (carried)
• Amended clause 'e' of RPT-0346-24 to defer any heritage district conservation study, keeping focus on individual designations (carried)
• Endorsed RPT-0346-24 as amended and referred its recommendations to the Administration and Operations Committee and Council for direction (carried)
• Recommendations include formalizing heritage planning duties under Policy Planning and referring a heritage designation consultant to the 2025 Budget process
• Recommendations include a staff report on heritage incentives for the 2025 Budget process
• Recommendations include user-friendly heritage designation resources and posting the heritage register online before September 2024
• Recommendations include a standard heritage designation by-law template and a community planning permit system review

Agricultural Advisory Committee

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

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

The Agricultural Advisory Committee approved its agenda and the minutes of its April 29, 2024 meeting. It reviewed zoning by-law amendment application ZBA9-24-HH at 138 Langford Church Road and carried a motion that the committee has no concerns with the application. The committee also acknowledged that nominations opened for the 2024 Excellence in Agriculture Awards and was reminded of an Advisory Committee Review survey closing July 3, 2024.

• Approved the June 27, 2024 agenda (carried)
• Approved the April 29, 2024 meeting minutes (carried)
• No concerns raised on zoning application ZBA9-24-HH, 138 Langford Church Road (carried)
• Acknowledged nominations opened for the 2024 Excellence in Agriculture Awards

County of Brant Council

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

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

Brant County Council approved the $2,678,573.90 contract for the West River Street reconstruction project to BEECH Infrastructure Group Ltd. Council also approved the 2024-2029 Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan and passed several by-laws, including updates to zoning, parks use, and open-air burning regulations.

• Awarded $2.68M West River Street contract to BEECH Infrastructure Group (6-5)
• Approved 2024-2029 Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan
• Approved temporary zoning amendments for 167 Third Concession Rd
• Approved temporary zoning amendments for 464 Salt Springs Church Rd
• Appointed Councillor MacAlpine to Brantford-Brant Chamber of Commerce
• Passed by-law to regulate open-air burning
• Passed by-law to update sidewalk snow and ice clearing requirements
• Deferred Main Branch Library project design and tender authorization

Committee of Adjustment

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

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

The Committee approved the severance of a property at 19 Creeden Street and the creation of an access easement for a heat pump. They also approved a minor variance for an accessory structure at 319 East Quarter Townline Road and a reduced side yard setback at 44 Muir Road South. Additionally, the Committee approved a minor condition change for a previously decided application at 283 McLean School Road.

• Approved severance of 19 Creeden Street (Unanimous)
• Approved easement for 19 Creeden Street (Carried)
• Approved minor variance for 319 East Quarter Townline Rd (Unanimous)
• Approved reduced side yard setback for 44 Muir Road South (Unanimous)
• Approved minor condition change for 283 McLean School Road (Unanimous)

Administration and Operations Committee

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

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

The Administration and Operations Committee approved a motion receiving report RPT-0328-24 on a County of Brant Film Policy, directing staff to bring a finalized policy to a future Policy Development Committee, consult business and film stakeholders, and join the Film Incentive Coalition of Ontario with fees paid from film application revenue. A proposed amendment to instead create a Filming Strategy Ad Hoc Steering Committee was defeated. The committee also awarded design and contract administration for six bridge and culvert projects, approved renaming the Oakland Forest Tract to "Clayton Thompson Tract" and naming the South Picnic Pavilion the Darin Ayres Pavilion, and directed staff to issue a transit RFP for 2025-2027 with a $1,140,000 annual upset limit for 2025. Several items were received as information, and the committee met In Camera on land and staffing matters.

• Approved RPT-0328-24 film policy motion: receive report, deliver finalized Film Policy to future Policy Development Committee, consult business/film stakeholders, join Film Incentive Coalition of Ontario (fees from film application revenue)
• Defeated amendment to replace consultation clause with a Filming Strategy Ad Hoc Steering Committee
• Awarded OPS-RFP-24-01 bridge/culvert design and contract administration: Brant Bowstring Bridge to Doug Dixon & Associates Inc. $94,762.50; Likins Bridge to Doug Dixon & Associates Inc. $93,152.50; Weir Bridge to Gannett Fleming Canada ULC $103,557.50; Muir Culvert to Gannett Fleming Canada ULC $72,334.00; Patterson Culvert to G. Douglas Vallee Limited $55,270.00; Church Bridge to G. Douglas Vallee Limited $67,851.00 (all excluding HST)
• Approved renaming Oakland Forest Tract to "Clayton Thompson Tract"
• Named South Picnic Pavilion in Lions Park, Paris the Darin Ayres Pavilion
• Approved updated Delegation of Authority Bylaw for Council consideration
• Directed staff to issue transit RFP for 2025-2027 on-demand ride-share service, keep 2025 fare structure and $1,140,000 annual upset limit, submit decision packages for fixed route and specialized transit to 2025 budget
• Directed staff to prepare FCM Green Municipal Fund grant application for the Paris Fire Hall; a motion for the Main Branch Library was defeated

County of Brant Council

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

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

Council approved a transfer of properties between the County, Tigercat Industries, and Pinevest Homes for development and road allowances. Staff were directed to obtain public input regarding the future application of the land.

• Approved property transfer of Parts 2 and 8 from the County to Pinevest Homes for development
• Approved property transfer of Parts 5, 6, 11, 12, and 13 from Tigercat Industries to the County for road allowances
• Approved property transfer of Part 4 from Pinevest Homes to the County for road development
• Directed staff to obtain public input on the future application of the land
• Passed By-law Number 48-24 to confirm the proceedings of Council

Planning and Development Committee

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

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

The committee approved a report to reorganize development planning meetings and amend the Procedural By-law to allow Council to hold public meetings under the Planning Act. Several zoning by-law amendment applications were received for information. The Planning and Development Committee is removed from the Council calendar.

• Approved RPT-0331-24 to reorganize development planning meetings (Carried)
• Approved Procedural By-law amendment to allow Council to hold public meetings under the Planning Act (Carried)
• Approved removal of Planning and Development Committee from the Council calendar (Carried)
• Received zoning application for 167 Third Concession as information (Carried)
• Received zoning application for 464 Salt Springs Road as information (Carried)
• Received zoning application for 1318 Colborne Street West as information (Carried)
• Received zoning application for 138 Langford Church Road as information (Carried)
• Received zoning application for 19 King Street South as information (Carried)

Brant Heritage Committee

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

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

The Brant Heritage Committee approved the purchase of a popup banner for the September 28 Culture Days Hub event and requested a sample for the next meeting. The committee received information regarding a heritage evaluation of the Cleaver Road Bridge and deferred a heritage inquiry item until a specific member is present. Staff reported on upcoming heritage reports and discussed insurance and legislative changes affecting designated properties.

• Approved agenda as amended (Carried)
• Deferred item 9.2 until Member Varney attends (Carried)
• Approved May 2 minutes as amended (Carried)
• Approved purchase of popup banner for Culture Days Hub (Carried)
• Received Cleaver Road Bridge communication as information (Carried)

Tourism Advisory Committee

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

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

The committee approved the June 6 agenda and the May 2 minutes. Staff provided updates on the Economic Development Strategy, the new Visitor Guide, and a visitor spending analysis from 2019 to 2023.

• Approved June 06, 2024 agenda (Carried)
• Approved May 02, 2024 meeting minutes (Carried)

Brant Connects Committee

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

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

The committee received updates on the cancellation of the SWIFT Whitebox program and the launch of a temporary Wi-Fi pilot project in downtown Paris. Members requested bi-monthly updates on municipal consent applications for fibre-optic installation.

• Approved June 5, 2024 agenda
• Approved April 3, 2024 meeting minutes
• Received all presentations and correspondence from the June 5 meeting

Sports Hall of Fame Ad Hoc Committee

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

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

The Sports Hall of Fame Ad Hoc Committee approved the Memorabilia Display Policy after discussing edits to include provincial memorabilia. The committee confirmed induction ceremony dates for Paris (September 19, 2024) and Burford (October 12, 2024). Staff reported progress on inductee plaques and Master of Ceremonies arrangements, with invitations to be shared in August.

• Approved Memorabilia Display Policy (Carried)
• Confirmed Paris induction ceremony date: September 19, 2024
• Confirmed Burford induction ceremony date: October 12, 2024
• Approved minutes from March 27, 2024 meeting (Carried)

County of Brant Council

County of Brant Council is meeting to consider a staff recommendation to award a $1,114,595.49 contract for Church Street West reconstruction in Scotland to Gedco Excavating Ltd. The agenda also includes several delegations, committee reports, by-laws, and a resolution to review public delegation procedures.

• Award OPS-RFT-24-13 Church Street West Reconstruction to Gedco Excavating Ltd. for $1,114,595.49
• Delegations on renaming West River Lane, crosswalk at Grand River Street South and Burwell Street, and an indoor/outdoor market
• By-law 46-24 to establish a property tax deferral program for seniors and persons with disabilities
• By-law 41-24 to amend taxicab licensing by-law 58-22 and By-law 42-24 to amend fees for vehicle-for-hire licensing
• Resolution directing a review of public delegation procedures

Council decided to end its participation in the Joint City-County Shared Services Committee while continuing staff-level collaboration. Several infrastructure contracts were awarded, including a $1.1M reconstruction project in Scotland and a $770k bridge rehabilitation. Council also approved a new property tax deferral program for seniors and persons with disabilities.

• Withdrew participation from Joint City-County Shared Services Committee
• Awarded $1,114,595.49 Church Street West Reconstruction contract to Gedco Excavating Ltd.
• Awarded $769,997.50 Darnley Bridge Rehabilitation contract to Lancoa Contracting Inc.
• Extended Solid Waste Collection contract with Emterra at Year One price of $2,647,925.28
• Approved property tax deferral program for seniors and persons with disabilities
• Approved 20-year leases with Grandbridge Energy for office and garage facilities
• Approved renaming of West River Lane to Henry Foster Lane
• Denied request to review public delegation procedures (1-9)

Cemetery Advisory Committee

The Cemetery Advisory Committee will hold site visits at Burford Pioneer and Congregational Cemeteries before its meeting, where it will approve the agenda and prior minutes, hear updates from the Parks & Cemetery Supervisor, and discuss heritage designations for cemeteries including Oakland Pioneer. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Site visits to Burford Pioneer Cemetery (171 King Street) and Congregational Cemetery (404 Maple Ave S)
• Discussion of Oakland Pioneer Cemetery heritage designation, including a 1931 Brantford Expositor article
• Heritage Cemeteries Designations item on the agenda
• May 2024 Parks & Cemetery Supervisor Update by D. Hussey
• Approval of March 21, 2024 minutes

The Cemetery Advisory Committee approved submitting the Oakland Pioneer Cemetery for heritage designation. The committee also decided to forward other cemeteries meeting designation requirements to staff for consideration.

• Approved submission of Oakland Pioneer Cemetery for heritage designation (Carried)
• Approved forwarding additional cemeteries meeting heritage designation requirements to staff (Carried)
• Approved May 23, 2024 agenda (Carried)
• Approved March 21, 2024 meeting minutes (Carried)

Administration and Operations Committee

The Administration and Operations Committee is meeting to consider several staff recommendations, including extending the solid waste collection contract with Emterra at a significantly higher cost, awarding a bridge rehabilitation contract, and approving various traffic and parking changes. The agenda also includes delegations, routine approvals, and in-camera items.

• Award Darnley Bridge Rehabilitation to Lancoa Contracting Inc. for $769,997.50, with $250,000 transferred from Vansickle Bridge savings
• Extend solid waste collection contract with Emterra for Jan 1, 2025 to May 31, 2027 at $2,647,925.28 for year one, an 85% increase over 2024 budget
• Approve $100,000 for a Solid Waste Master Plan in 2024/2025
• Direct staff to develop residential permit parking for 10 spaces in Municipal Lot #3 and 10 in Municipal Lot #11 in Paris BIA
• Approve permanent traffic calming on Mile Hill Road at estimated cost of $40,000

The Committee approved a solid waste collection contract extension with Emterra through May 2027 and authorized a new Solid Waste Master Plan. Other key actions included awarding a bridge rehabilitation contract and approving traffic calming measures on Mile Hill Road.

• Approved $769,997.50 contract to Lancoa Contracting Inc. for Darnley Bridge Rehabilitation
• Extended solid waste contract with Emterra to May 31, 2027, at a Year One price of $2,647,925.28
• Approved $100,000 for a Solid Waste Master Plan to be completed in 2024/2025
• Directed staff to develop a residential permit parking framework for 20 spaces in Paris BIA
• Approved $40,000 for permanent traffic calming measures on Mile Hill Road
• Approved amendments to parking and truck restriction by-laws for various roads
• Recommended a by-law to execute a 4-year agreement for two OPP Traffic Unit Constables
• Supported the position of the Brant County Health Unit on amalgamation

Committee of Adjustment

The Brant County Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider one consent application: a proposal to sever a surplus farm dwelling and accessory structures at 123 Middle Townline Road. The committee will also adopt previous minutes and hold a training session after adjournment. The next meeting is scheduled for June 20, 2024.

• Consent application B3-24-ES to sever surplus farm dwelling at 123 Middle Townline Rd, approx. 0.76 ha (1.9 ac) with 105 m (344.5 ft) frontage
• Recommendation to approve subject to conditions, including re-zoning retained lands to A-9
• Application by Waterous Holden Amey Hitchon LLP on behalf of owners Robert and Dianne Geier
• Adoption of minutes from April 18, 2024 meeting
• Post-meeting training session for committee members and staff

The Committee of Adjustment approved a consent application to sever a surplus farm dwelling and accessory structures. The approval includes a requirement to rezone the retained lands to prohibit future residential development.

• Approved Consent Application B3-24-ES for 123 Middle Townline Road (Unanimous)
• Approved April 18, 2024 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved May 16, 2024 meeting agenda (Unanimous)

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee will consider a staff report recommending a revised two-meeting approach for planning applications, with an outside introduction before a complete application is submitted. The committee will also receive a communication about a proposed Brant County Towers and Telecommunications Tower Code, and approve minutes and an Agricultural Advisory Committee report.

• Staff report RPT-0255-24 recommending Option 3 – Revised Two Meeting Approach with Outside Introduction Prior to Complete Application
• Procedural by-law amendment to be prepared for July Council meeting
• Communication from Bette-Anne Story re: proposed Brant County Towers and Telecommunications Tower Code
• Approval of Planning and Development Committee minutes of April 9, 2024
• Approval of Agricultural Advisory Committee report of April 29, 2024

The Planning and Development Committee referred the review and re-organization of planning meetings back to staff for additional options. The committee also approved the April 29, 2024 Agricultural Advisory Committee report.

• Referred planning meeting re-organization to staff for additional options (Carried)
• Approved Agricultural Advisory Committee report of April 29, 2024 (Carried)
• Received communication from Bette-Anne Story regarding tower codes as information (Carried)
• Approved May 14, 2024 agenda (Carried)
• Approved April 9, 2024 committee minutes (Carried)

County of Brant Council

County of Brant Council is meeting to consider two zoning by-law amendments that would rezone portions of rural properties for residential use, and to move in-camera to discuss litigation related to two Ontario Land Tribunal appeals. The agenda also includes routine items like approval of minutes and consent items.

• ZBA3-24: Rezone part of 640-644 Oak Park Road from Rural Residential Site Specific (RR-9) to Rural Residential (RR)
• ZBA26-23: Rezone 0.95 ha at 91 Brant School Road from Agriculture (A) to Rural Residential (RR)
• By-law 36-24 to amend zoning by-law for 644 Oak Park Road
• By-law 37-24 to amend zoning by-law for 91 Brant School Road
• In-camera session for OLT appeals at 269 German School Road and 1760 Colborne Street East

Council approved two zoning by-law amendments to rezone portions of land to Rural Residential. The council also passed three by-laws to formalize these changes and confirm the meeting proceedings.

• Approved rezoning of 644 Oak Park Road from Site Specific Residential (RR-9) to Rural Residential (RR)
• Approved rezoning of 0.95 ha at 91 Brant School Road from Agriculture (A) to Rural Residential (RR)
• Passed By-law 36-24 regarding 644 Oak Park Road
• Passed By-law 37-24 regarding 91 Brant School Road
• Passed By-law 38-24 to confirm the proceedings of Council

Paramedic Services Committee

The Paramedic Services Committee will receive reports on 2023 year-end budget variances and a statistical package, and will discuss a build-to-suit lease for its headquarters in a closed session. The committee will also approve the agenda and minutes from the February 6, 2024 meeting.

• RPT-0172-24: 2023 budget variance report; remaining $39,798 in Cross-border reserve to be applied, reducing deficit to $556,403
• RPT-0282-24: Paramedic Services Statistical Package received as information
• In Camera: RPT-0281-24 Build-to-Suit Lease for Paramedic Services Headquarters under s.239.2.k
• Approval of Paramedic Services Committee minutes of February 6, 2024

The Paramedic Services Committee approved the agenda, the previous meeting minutes, and received reports on statistical packages and the 2023 budget to actual variance. The committee voted to apply $39,798 from the cross-border reserve to reduce the 2023 Paramedic Services deficit to $556,403. The committee also held an in-camera session regarding a build-to-suit lease for the Paramedic Services Headquarters.

• Approved the May 7, 2024 Paramedic Services Committee agenda
• Approved the February 6, 2024 Paramedic Services Committee minutes
• Received report RPT-0282-24, Paramedic Services Statistical Package, as information
• Received the 2023 budget to actual variance report as information
• Applied $39,798 in the Cross-border reserve to the cross-border variance, reducing the 2023 deficit to $556,403
• Convened In Camera to discuss RPT-0281-24 Build-to-Suit Lease - Paramedic Services Headquarters

Policy Development Committee

The Policy Development Committee is meeting to consider and recommend action on several policies and reports, including a new economic development strategy, a stormwater utility program, and an affordable housing update. The committee will also review consent items covering community partnership, public art, transit cancellation, and asset retirement policies.

• Approve County of Brant Economic Development Strategy 2024-2027 'Advancing Brant's Economic Future'
• Direct staff to further define a Stormwater Utility program and report back in 2025
• Approve $11,467,000 County contribution to Trillium Way Phase 2 affordable housing project at 174 Trillium Way
• Approve one full-time equivalent stormwater staff position in 2024 operating budget
• Approve project workplan for 2026 Ward Boundary and Council Composition Review

The committee approved a new economic development strategy and several municipal policies. It also authorized a contribution for the Trillium Way Phase 2 housing project and directed staff to update tax deferral programs.

• Approved 2024-2027 Economic Development Strategy and Implementation Plan
• Approved Community Partnership, Public Art, Brant Transit Late Cancellation, and Asset Retirement Obligation policies
• Approved project workplan for 2026 Ward Boundary and Council Composition Review
• Approved one full-time equivalent staff for stormwater within 2024 budget
• Directed staff to further define Stormwater Utility and report back in 2025
• Approved estimated $11,467,000 contribution for Trillium Way Phase 2 housing project
• Directed staff to proceed with option 2 to enhance and continue tax deferral programs
• Directed staff to finalize 2024-2029 Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan

Tourism Advisory Committee

The Tourism Advisory Committee is meeting to approve its agenda and minutes from April 4, 2024, and to hear a staff presentation on the Arts, Culture and Heritage Strategy. A staff update is also scheduled. The meeting is largely procedural, with no votes on contracts or funding.

• Presentation on Arts, Culture and Heritage Strategy by K. Cicman
• Staff update by D. Clements
• Approval of April 4, 2024 minutes
• Next meeting set for June 6, 2024 at 10:00 am

The Tourism Advisory Committee approved its agenda and the minutes from the April 4 meeting. Staff presented updates on the Arts, Culture and Heritage Strategy and upcoming tourism events. Member Pate suggested glamping pods as a potential attraction, which Mayor Bailey agreed to bring to Council for further discussion.

• Approved May 2, 2024 agenda (Carried)
• Approved April 4, 2024 minutes with correction for missing moment of silence (Carried)
• No pecuniary interests declared
• No delegations or petitions received
• Mayor Bailey to bring glamping pod concept to Council for discussion

Brant Heritage Committee

The Brant Heritage Committee is meeting to approve its agenda and prior minutes, hear an update on the Mt. Pleasant Station from the Brant Railway Heritage Society, and discuss a potential new heritage district in downtown St. Catharines. The committee will also review a recommendation from its March 7 meeting and discuss Culture Days and a mayor photograph project.

• Update on Mt. Pleasant Station by Chris Gagen, Brant Railway Heritage Society
• Approval of April 4, 2024 minutes
• Update on recommendation from March 7, 2024 meeting
• Discussion of potential new heritage district in downtown St. Catharines
• Culture Days planning discussion

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from April 4, 2024. Members discussed the calendar year budget, which includes funding for up to three heritage designations and Culture Days. Staff provided updates on the Mt Pleasant Station restoration and upcoming provincial hub events.

• Approved May 2, 2024 agenda (Carried)
• Approved April 4, 2024 minutes (Carried)

County of Brant Council

The County of Brant Council is meeting to consider several staff recommendations, including transferring ownership of the Cowan Community Health Hub to Brant Municipal Enterprises Inc. for $9,784,189 and providing a $7,000,000 loan. The council will also award a roof replacement contract, receive updates on the Main Branch Library project, and consider various delegations and consent items. Several by-laws are scheduled for adoption, including the 2024 tax levy.

• Transfer of Cowan Community Health Hub to Brant Municipal Enterprises for $9,784,189, plus $7,000,000 loan at 1.5% over 30 years
• Award Russell Heights Roof Replacement to Applewood Roofing and Sheet Metal Ltd. for $131,000 (plus $35,000 from reserve)
• By-law 34-24 to adopt 2024 tax rates
• Delegation from Brant Crushers Sledge Hockey Club requesting letter of support
• Development charges update presentation by Watson and Associates

Council authorized the transfer of the Cowan Community Health Hub to Brant Municipal Enterprises Inc. for $9,784,189 and approved a $7 million loan to facilitate the deal. The meeting also included the adoption of 2024 tax rates and several infrastructure contract awards.

• Approved transfer of Cowan Community Health Hub to Brant Municipal Enterprises for $9,784,189
• Authorized $7M loan to Brant Municipal Enterprises at 1.5% interest over 30 years
• Approved 2024 municipal tax rates for various property classes
• Awarded $1,090,106.90 contract for Burtch Road Resurfacing to Brantco Construction
• Awarded $548,310.85 contract for Paris and Burford Skatepark Design-Build to Transition Construction Inc.
• Awarded $613,000 contract for New North Paris Fire Station consulting to Masri O Inc. Architects
• Increased taxi base rate to $9.00 and kilometric rate to $3.50 per km
• Appointed Sherry Kerr to Brant Municipal Enterprises Board of Directors

Agricultural Advisory Committee

The Agricultural Advisory Committee is meeting to review a planning application for 123 Middle Townline Road, hear a presentation on Minimum Distance Separation (MDS), and receive an update on the proposed Provincial Planning Statement (2024). The committee will also consider a report on reorganizing development planning meetings.

• B3-24-ES: 123 Middle Townline Road - E. Sousa (delegation and planning application)
• Minimum Distance Separation (MDS) presentation by D. Namisniak
• Proposed Provincial Planning Statement (2024) verbal update by E. Sousa
• RPT-0213-24: Review and re-organization of development planning meetings
• Approval of minutes from February 26, 2024

The Agricultural Advisory Committee reported no concerns regarding a surplus farm dwelling application at 123 Middle Townline Road. Reconvening as the Planning Advisory Committee, members unanimously supported a revised two-meeting approach for development planning meetings.

• Approved Application B3-24-ES for 123 Middle Townline Road (Carried)
• Approved February 26, 2024 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Supported Option 3 (Revised Two Meeting Approach) for development planning meetings (Unanimous)
• Received RPT-0213-24 as information and forwarded comments to staff (Carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Brant County Committee of Adjustment is holding a public hearing to decide on four applications: two consent (severance) applications and two minor variance applications. The committee will vote on whether to approve each application, subject to conditions, based on staff recommendations.

• Consent B4-24-ES: lot line adjustment transferring 37 hectares (91.4 acres) from 416 Blue Lake Rd to 468 Blue Lake Rd
• Consent B48-22-SL: severance to create one new residential lot at 138 Langford Church Rd
• Minor variance A4-24-HH: allow 105m setback (required 40m) for additional unit at 209 Jerseyville Rd
• Minor variance A3-24-HH: reduced rear yard setback (1.2m vs 6m) and other relief for garage/deck at 80 Ball St

The Committee of Adjustment approved two consent applications for lot line adjustments and severances, and two minor variance applications for residential setbacks and structures. All four applications were carried unanimously. The meeting also approved the agenda and previous minutes.

• Approved consent application B4-24-ES for lot line adjustment at 416 Blue Lake Road (Unanimous)
• Approved consent application B48-22-SL for severance at 138 Langford Church Road with added potable water condition (Unanimous)
• Approved minor variance A4-24-HH for 105m setback at 209 Jerseyville Road, removing tree condition (Unanimous)
• Approved minor variance A3-24-HH for garage and deck at 80 Ball Street (Carried)
• Approved agenda for April 18, 2024 meeting (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from March 21, 2024 meeting
• Adjourned meeting at 6:56 pm (Unanimous)

Administration and Operations Committee

The Administration and Operations Committee is meeting to approve the 2024 municipal tax rates, award several construction and service contracts, and discuss a proposed taxi fare increase. The agenda includes consent items for road resurfacing, culvert rehabilitation, pavement markings, cemetery services, and skatepark design-build, as well as staff reports on children's services funding and legacy fund donations.

• 2024 tax rates for all property classes, including residential at 0.0098354 and commercial at 0.0186873
• Burtch Road Resurfacing awarded to Brantco Construction for $1,090,106.90
• Paris and Burford Skatepark Design-Build awarded to Transition Construction Inc. for $548,310.85
• Cemetery Maintenance and Interment Services awarded to Clintar Landscape Management for $280,371.23 over 5 years
• Proposed taxi fare increase from $3.30/km to $3.50/km and accessibility surcharge change to $0.25 per trip

The Administration and Operations Committee approved the 2024 municipal tax rates for various property classes, forwarding them to Council for final consideration. Several infrastructure contracts were awarded, including $1.09M for Burtch Road resurfacing and $548K for skatepark construction. The committee also approved taxi fare increases and received presentations on hospital emergency services and city data certification.

• Approved 2024 tax rates for residential, commercial, and industrial classes (forwarded to Council)
• Awarded Burtch Road Resurfacing contract to Brantco Construction for $1,090,106.90
• Awarded Paris and Burford Skatepark Design-Build to Transition Construction Inc. for $548,310.85
• Awarded Cemetery Maintenance contract to Clintar Landscape Management for $280,371.23
• Approved taxi kilometric rate increase from $3.30 to $3.50 per km
• Approved Community Improvement Plan grants for 48 Main Street South ($2,700) and 11 Grand River Street North ($30,000)
• Awarded North Paris Fire Station design consulting to Masri O Inc. Architects for $613,000
• Received WCCD ISO 37120 Platinum Certification presentation as information

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Brant County Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to approve its agenda and prior minutes, then discuss accessibility updates at several county facilities including Watts Pond Trail parking, Cowan Health Hub grab bars, Rest Acre Rd Plaza, Onondaga Community Center, Burford Arena bathrooms, and Mile Hill accessible pathway. The committee will also review staff reports on recruitment, training, hearing loops, and other accessibility initiatives.

• Watts Pond Trail parking follow-up
• Drop-down grab bars at Cowan Health Hub
• Rest Acre Rd Plaza accessibility
• Onondaga Community Center updates
• Burford Arena bathroom accessibility

The committee approved the agenda and previous meeting minutes. Members voted to declare the position held by Jim Harder vacant. Staff provided updates on various accessibility projects including parking, washrooms, and park infrastructure.

• Approved April 15, 2024 agenda (Carried)
• Approved February 15, 2024 minutes (Carried)
• Declared membership position held by Jim Harder vacant (Carried)

Government Relations Committee

The Government Relations Committee is meeting to approve its agenda and minutes from January 15, 2024, and to consider a staff report on 2024 AMO conference delegations. They will also receive a communication from the Minister of Indigenous Affairs and a verbal update on the 2024 Good Roads Conference. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major decisions listed.

• Staff report RPT-0271-24 on 2024 AMO Conference Delegations
• Communication from Minister Greg Rickford re: Enhancing Communications
• Verbal update on 2024 Good Roads Conference delegations
• Approval of January 15, 2024 minutes

The Government Relations Committee directed staff to request delegations with provincial ministers regarding transportation, health, and agriculture for the 2024 AMO Conference. The committee also received updates on Good Roads Conference delegations and communications from the Minister of Indigenous Affairs.

• Approved delegation requests for 2024 AMO Conference with Ministers of Transportation, Health, and Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
• Directed staff to draft correspondence to federal ministers regarding 2024 AMO Conference delegations
• Approved agenda as amended
• Approved minutes from January 15, 2024
• Received communication from Minister of Indigenous Affairs as information

Communities Improvement Plan Committee

The Communities Improvement Plan Committee is meeting to consider two Community Improvement Plan (CIP) applications for properties in Paris. One application, CIP-24-03, seeks approval for a signage improvement grant and fee grant up to $1,520 for 56 Grand River Street North. The other, also listed as CIP-24-03 but referencing 11 Grand River Street North, involves façade, downtown housing, and fee grants. The committee will also approve the agenda and minutes from a previous meeting.

• CIP-24-03: Signage Improvement Grant and fee grant up to $1,520 for 56 Grand River Street North (Paris Flowers)
• CIP-24-03: Façade, downtown housing, and fee grants for 11 Grand River Street North
• Approval of minutes from July 10, 2023
• Authorization for CAO to execute CIP agreements

The Communities Improvement Plan Committee met on April 11, 2024 but quorum was not achieved, so the meeting proceeded for information purposes only. No motions, approvals, denials or recommendations were recorded. Staff presented updates on Community Improvement Plan applications and completed 2023 projects, including signage work at 83 Grand River Street North and 21 William St and a façade improvement at 125 Grand River Street North. The committee adjourned at 10:27 a.m. to meet again at the call of the Chair.

• No quorum achieved; meeting held for information only
• No decisions, approvals or denials recorded
• Staff presented 2023 completed CIP projects and CIP funding information
• Adjourned at 10:27 a.m. to meet again at the call of the Chair

County of Brant Council

The County of Brant Council is meeting to consider a zoning by-law amendment for 213 Maple Avenue South, which would rezone 1.55 hectares from Agriculture (A) to Residential Hamlets and Villages (RH) for low-density housing. The council will also hold a closed session to discuss litigation related to an Ontario Land Tribunal appeal for 245 Oakland Road, and consider a by-law to confirm the proceedings.

• Zoning amendment ZBA18-23-ES for 213 Maple Ave S (1.55 ha from Agriculture to Residential Hamlets and Villages)
• In-camera discussion on litigation (OLT appeal 245 Oakland Road)
• By-law 29-24 to amend the comprehensive zoning by-law for 213 Maple Ave S
• By-law 30-24 to confirm council proceedings

Council approved a zoning by-law amendment to rezone 1.55 hectares of land at 213 Maple Avenue South from Agriculture to Residential Hamlets and Villages. This change allows for low density residential land uses. The corresponding by-law was read three times and passed.

• Approved rezoning of 213 Maple Avenue South from Agriculture to Residential Hamlets and Villages
• Passed By-law Number 29-24 to amend the Comprehensive Zoning By-law (213 Maple Avenue South)
• Passed By-law Number 30-24 to confirm the proceedings of Council
• Approved agenda and addendum for April 9, 2024

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee is meeting to receive public input on two zoning by-law amendment applications, hear a delegation from St. George Residents for Safe Technology regarding communication tower protocol, and consider a fee waiver request for a temporary residence. The agenda also includes approval of previous minutes and standard procedural items.

• ZBA3-24-ES: Rezone portion of 640/644 Oak Park Road from 'RR-9' to 'RR' as condition of lot line adjustment B27-23-HH
• ZBA26-23-SL: Rezone portion of 91 Brant School Road from 'A' to 'RR' to sever existing dwelling
• Delegation from St. George Residents for Safe Technology re: Communication Tower & Antenna Preferred Location Protocol and Radiation Readings
• Fee waiver request totaling $5,543.00 for Zoning By-law Amendment and Development Agreement at 167 Third Concession Road, Burford
• Approval of March 12, 2024 committee minutes

The Planning and Development Committee approved a fee waiver for two residential demolition and replacement projects. The committee also received information on two zoning by-law amendment applications and a delegation regarding telecommunication towers.

• Approved waiver of $11,086.00 in fees and securities for 167 Third Concession Road and 464 Salt Springs Church Road
• Received as information zoning by-law amendment for 640/644 Oak Park Road
• Received as information zoning by-law amendment for 91 Brant School Road
• Received as information delegation from St. George Residents for Safe Technology

Brant Heritage Committee

The Brant Heritage Committee is meeting to approve its agenda and prior minutes, and to receive updates on the Arts, Culture and Heritage Strategy. A key item is a recommendation from the March 7 meeting urging the County to prioritize and increase heritage property designations under the Ontario Heritage Act, including a minimum of 5 designations and 1 heritage conservation district for 2024/2025. The committee will also hear a verbal update on the strategy and discuss its workplan.

• Recommendation to prioritize and increase heritage property designations under the Ontario Heritage Act
• Proposed minimum standard of 5 heritage designations and 1 heritage conservation district for 2024/2025
• Verbal update on Arts, Culture & Heritage Strategy
• Approval of March 7, 2024 minutes
• Next meeting scheduled for May 2, 2024 at County of Brant Council Chambers

The Brant Heritage Committee approved its April 4, 2024 agenda and the minutes of its March 7, 2024 meeting. Staff reported that the committee's March 7 recommendation has been deferred and that a report on staff's ability to complete the tasks will be prepared. Staff also advised that the Arts, Culture & Heritage Strategy was approved at the March 26, 2024 Council meeting, and that a public art policy and museum analysis are in process. The committee showed support for the Jane's Walk event on May 4 and discussed adding framed photos of past Paris mayors to council chambers.

• Approved April 4, 2024 agenda (moved by Councillor Howes, seconded by Member Kavanagh; carried)
• Approved March 7, 2024 minutes (moved by Member Brown, seconded by Member Dirycz; carried)
• Showed support for Jane's Walk event on May 4 and suggested submitting it to the County of Brant Calendar of Events
• Received update that the March 7 recommendation has been deferred and a staff report will be prepared
• Received update that the Arts, Culture & Heritage Strategy was approved at the March 26, 2024 Council meeting
• Discussed organizing framed photos of past Paris mayors for council chambers (no formal motion recorded)

Tourism Advisory Committee

The Tourism Advisory Committee is meeting to approve its agenda and minutes from January and March 2024, and to hear staff reports on 2023 year-end data and statistics for economic development and tourism, plus a tourism update. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of April 4, 2024 agenda
• Approval of January 18, 2024 minutes
• Approval of March 7, 2024 minutes
• 2023 Year End Data and Statistics Report for Economic Development and Tourism by D. Clements & B. Webb
• Tourism Update by D. Clements

The Tourism Advisory Committee reviewed 2023 economic development and tourism statistics and received an update on upcoming events and visitor services. The committee decided to request that Council direct staff to research the use of pollinator gardens in road allowances and boulevards.

• Approved April 4, 2024 agenda (Carried)
• Approved January 18, 2024 minutes (Carried)
• Approved March 7, 2024 minutes (Carried)
• Requested Council direct staff to research pollinator gardens in road allowances and boulevards (Carried)

Brant Connects Committee

The Brant Connects Joint Committee is meeting to hear presentations on broadband programs, receive updates on SWIFT and road reconstruction, and approve prior minutes. The agenda is largely procedural, with no staff reports or new business items listed for decision.

• Delegation from Jeff Buell, CIRA, on Canadian Internet Registration Authority
• Delegation from Gord McGuire, Infrastructure Ontario, on Large Scale Broadband Programs
• Update on SWIFT by Councillor Miller
• Update on Road Reconstruction by Councillor Miller
• Approval of minutes from February 7, 2024 meeting

The committee heard presentations from the Canadian Internet Registration Authority and Infrastructure Ontario regarding broadband programs. A motion was carried to have staff determine if funding is available for community internet performance testing.

• Referred request for approximately $3000 in Community Broadband Performance Testing funding to staff (Carried)
• Approved February 7, 2024 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Approved April 3, 2024 agenda (Carried)

Court of Revision

The Court of Revision is meeting to hear appeals related to drainage assessments. Two property owners have filed appeals: Anton and Joanne Nieuwenhuizen at 261 Middle Townline Road, and Laurie Oldroyd at 219 Tenth Concession Road. The agenda also includes a proposed change from R.J. Burnside and Associates. The meeting will elect a chair and approve the agenda before hearing appeals.

• Appeal by Anton and Joanne Nieuwenhuizen regarding 261 Middle Townline Road
• Appeal by Laurie Oldroyd regarding 219 Tenth Concession Road
• Proposed changes by R.J. Burnside and Associates
• Election of Chair
• Approval of agenda

The Court of Revision approved updated construction assessment schedules for the Main Branch and Branch B. The Court also heard and dismissed two appeals from property owners disputing their drainage assessments.

• Appointed Councillor Garneau as Chair of the Bennett Drain Court of Revision
• Approved changes to Main Branch and Branch B construction assessment schedules
• Dismissed appeal of Anton and Joanne Nieuwenhuizen (261 Middle Townline Road)
• Dismissed appeal of Laurie Oldroyd (219 Tenth Concession Road)

Sports Hall of Fame Ad Hoc Committee

The Sports Hall of Fame Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to consider a Hall of Fame application for the Burford U9 2022-2023 Hockey Team, presented by Trevor McDole and Jon Kristman. The committee will also approve prior minutes, discuss the Paris induction ceremony date, review inductee plaque information, and consider a memorabilia policy review.

• Delegation: Trevor McDole and Jon Kristman — Sports Hall of Fame application for Burford U9 2022-2023 Hockey Team
• Adoption of minutes from January 17, 2024
• Discussion: Date for Paris Induction Ceremony
• Discussion: Inductee Plaque Information Update from Members
• Review: Memorabilia Policy (attachment dated 03/20/2024)

The committee scheduled the Paris Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and received a presentation regarding the Burford U9 2022-2023 Hockey Team's application. Members also discussed updates to the Memorabilia Policy and plaque information for specific inductees.

• Approved September 19, 2024 as the date for the Paris Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
• Received delegation from Trevor McDole and Jon Kristman as information
• Approved minutes from January 17, 2024
• Received communications from the Canadian Association for Sport Heritage as information
• Received Memorabilia Policy as information

Police Services Board

The Brant County Police Services Board is meeting to receive routine reports on OPP detachment statistics, false alarm data, and detachment revenues, and to discuss next steps for the Community Safety and Policing Act. The agenda is largely procedural, with most items being received as information rather than requiring decisions.

• OPP Detachment Commander's Report and Statistics report for March 26, 2024
• RPT-0258-24: False Alarm Statistics for January/February 2024
• OPP MPB Financial Services Unit detachment revenues for October–December 2023
• RPT-0225-24: At Fault False Alarm Fees and Charges Update
• Next Steps - Community Safety and Policing Act (CSPA)

The Board approved an agreement with the County of Brant and the OPP to purchase and donate an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) using grant funds. The Board also received reports on auto theft prevention, false alarm statistics, and the upcoming Community Safety and Policing Act.

• Approved purchase and donation of an ATV for $29,124.62 (Carried)
• Received presentation on auto theft prevention as information (Carried)
• Received Detachment Commander's and Statistics reports as information (Carried)
• Received False Alarm Statistics report RPT-0258-24 as information (Carried)
• Approved February 29, 2024 meeting minutes (Carried)

County of Brant Council

The County of Brant Council is meeting to consider several items, including a resolution to commit $266,177 in one-time emergency funding to support intimate partner and gender-based violence services, as well as adopting an Arts, Culture and Heritage Strategy. The council will also vote on updates to false alarm fees and several by-laws, and will receive numerous reports and resolutions from other municipalities.

• Resolution to allocate $266,177 from reserves to fund requests from Sexual Assault Centre of Brant, Victim Services of Brant, Willowbridge Community Services, and Nova Vita
• Adoption of the County of Brant Arts, Culture and Heritage Strategy
• Update to At Fault False Alarm fees: 1st warning, 2nd $150, 3rd $250, 4th $350, 5th+ $500, effective April 1, 2024
• By-law 2-24 for drainage works (Harley Drain) - 3rd reading
• Proclamation declaring April 2, 2024 as World Autism Day

Council approved a one-time allotment of $266,177 from reserve and surplus funds to support several intimate partner and gender-based violence service providers. The council also adopted the County of Brant Arts, Culture and Heritage Strategy and awarded several infrastructure contracts.

• Approved $266,177 in emergency funding for gender-based violence services (5-4)
• Approved adoption of the Arts, Culture and Heritage Strategy (Carried)
• Awarded $3,712,712.00 contract to Kieswetter Excavating Inc. for Biggars Lane Landfill Cell 1S (Carried)
• Awarded $1,202,646.30 road rehabilitation contract to Cornell Construction Limited (Carried)
• Awarded $711,900.00 McBlain Bridge Rehabilitation contract to Urbanlink Civil Ltd. (Carried)
• Updated At Fault False Alarm fees ranging from $150 to $500 (Carried)
• Approved Cainsville Water, Wastewater and Stormwater Servicing Master Plan (Carried)
• Authorized permit applications for West Nile virus larviciding in catch basins (Carried)

Cemetery Advisory Committee

The Cemetery Advisory Committee is meeting to approve its agenda and previous minutes, receive a supervisor's update, and handle routine business. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of March 21, 2024 agenda
• Adoption of January 25, 2024 minutes
• March 2024 Cemetery Supervisor's Update
• Next meeting scheduled for May 23, 2024 at Burford Customer Service Office

The committee approved the minutes from the January 25, 2024 meeting. Staff provided updates on columbarium deliveries, landscaping projects, and the status of a revised Cemetery by-law.

• Approved March 21, 2024 agenda (Carried)
• Approved January 25, 2024 meeting minutes (Carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold public hearings and vote on four applications: two consent applications to create new lots (one for two residential lots at 38 Highway 24, one for an employment lot at 356 Bishopsgate Road), and two minor variance applications (for a taller industrial building at 161 Markel Drive and a garage/deck at 80 Ball Street). Staff recommend approval for all four, subject to conditions.

• 38 Highway 24: severance for 2 residential lots on private services, plus access easement
• 356 Bishopsgate Rd: severance for 1 employment lot (1.21 ha), plus access easement
• 161 Markel Dr: variance for 15m building height (12m allowed) and 6m setback (9m allowed)
• 80 Ball St: variances for 1.2m rear setback (6m required), 25% landscaped open space (30% required), 0.6m eave encroachment

The Committee of Adjustment approved the creation of new residential and employment lots and a height variance for an industrial building. One minor variance application for a residential property was deferred for modification.

• Approved severance for two new residential lots at 38 Highway 24 (Unanimous)
• Approved right-of-way easement for 38 Highway 24 (Unanimous)
• Approved severance for one employment use lot at 356 Bishopsgate Road (Unanimous)
• Approved access easement for 356 Bishopsgate Road (Unanimous)
• Approved height increase to 15m and reduced street setback at 161 Markel Drive (Unanimous)
• Deferred minor variance application for 80 Ball Street to allow for modifications (Unanimous)

Administration and Operations Committee

The Administration and Operations Committee will consider awarding three construction contracts totaling about $5.6 million for road rehabilitation, bridge rehabilitation, and landfill cell construction. The committee will also review a water and wastewater long-range financial plan, proposed taxi fare increases, and a Cainsville servicing master plan, among other items.

• Award $1,202,646.30 to Cornell Construction for low volume road rehabilitation
• Award $711,900 to Urbanlink Civil for McBlain Bridge rehabilitation
• Award $3,712,712 to Kieswetter Excavating for Biggars Lane Landfill Cell 1S construction
• Approve Water & Wastewater Long Range Financial Plan (O.Reg. 453/07)
• Amend Vehicle for Hire By-law and fees, including $0.25 accessibility surcharge per trip

The committee approved a six-year financial plan for water and wastewater services and a servicing master plan for Cainsville. Several infrastructure contracts for roads, bridges, and landfill construction were awarded. A request for taxi fare increases was deferred pending more information.

• Approved Water and Wastewater Long Range Financial Plan 2025-2030
• Awarded Low Volume Road Rehabilitation to Cornell Construction Limited for $1,202,646.30
• Awarded McBlain Bridge Rehabilitation to Urbanlink Civil Ltd. for $711,900.00
• Awarded Biggars Lane Landfill Cell 1S Construction to Kieswetter Excavating Inc. for $3,712,712.00
• Approved Cainsville Water, Wastewater and Stormwater Servicing Master Plan
• Authorized partnership with City of Brantford for joint Household Hazardous Waste events
• Deferred taxi fare rate increase request pending additional staff information
• Appointed K. Smart Associates Limited as engineer for Mount Pleasant Drain 2024

County of Brant Council

The County of Brant Council is holding a regular meeting on March 12, 2024. The agenda is largely procedural, covering approval of the agenda, minutes, and a confirming by-law. The only substantive item is a closed (in camera) session to discuss litigation or potential litigation and solicitor-client advice related to an Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) appeal at 848 Watt's Pond Road.

• Closed session to discuss litigation/legal advice on OLT Appeal 848 Watt's Pond Road
• By-law 24-24 to confirm proceedings of Council
• Land acknowledgement recognizing Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, Six Nations of the Grand River, and Attiwanderonk territory

Council approved the agenda and passed By-law Number 24-24 to confirm the proceedings of Council. The body convened in camera to discuss litigation regarding OLT Appeal 848 Watt's Pond Road.

• Approved March 12, 2024 agenda (Carried)
• Approved motion to convene in camera regarding OLT Appeal 848 Watt's Pond Road (Carried)
• Passed By-law Number 24-24 to Confirm the Proceedings of Council (Carried)

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee will review staff recommendations on two telecommunication tower applications, receive public input on a zoning amendment for five lots, and discuss a potential new bylaw regulating backyard chickens in residential areas. The committee will also approve minutes from previous meetings.

• Telecom tower at 162 4th Concession Road (147.63 ft) recommended as received
• Telecom tower at 525 Scenic Drive (164 ft) recommended as received, but not in accordance with preferred location guidelines
• Zoning amendment for 213 Maple Ave S to rezone from 'A' to 'RH' to sever five lots
• Discussion on regulating chickens in residential areas, with direction to draft a new 'Backyard Hen By-Law'
• Approval of February 13, 2024 committee minutes

The Planning and Development Committee received two telecommunications tower applications, approving one at 162 Fourth Concession Road and deferring another at 525 Scenic Drive pending new protocol updates. Regarding chickens in residential areas, the Committee voted 5-6 against directing staff to prepare a new 'Backyard Hen By-Law' and 1-10 against amending existing animal control and zoning by-laws. The Committee unanimously approved continuing the Engage Brant public information process.

• Approved telecom tower application at 162 Fourth Concession Road
• Deferred telecom tower application at 525 Scenic Drive
• Received zoning amendment info for 213 Maple Avenue South
• Defeated direction to draft 'Backyard Hen By-Law' (5-6)
• Defeated amendments to Animal Control and Zoning By-Laws (1-10)
• Approved continuation of Engage Brant process (11-0)

Brant Heritage Committee

The Brant Heritage Committee is meeting to approve its agenda and minutes from January 25, 2024, and to discuss two staff reports: a deadline for municipal register updates and the 2024 committee workplan. The committee will also receive correspondence about a heritage masonry conservation workshop. No decisions on these items are listed in the agenda.

• Approval of January 25, 2024 minutes
• Staff report: Deadline for Municipal Register Updates (K. Cicman & B. Kortleve)
• Staff report: 2024 Committee Workplan Discussion (K. Cicman & B. Kortleve)
• Correspondence: Conservation of Heritage Masonry workshop

The Brant Heritage Committee approved a motion asking Council to authorize the Mayor to write to Premier Doug Ford and Minister Michael Ford requesting changes to the Ontario Heritage Act — extending a register deadline from January 1, 2025 to January 1, 2030 and the evaluation timeline from two years to five. It also approved a recommendation that Council prioritize and increase heritage designations, with a minimum standard of 5 designations and 1 heritage conservation district in the 2024/2025 workplan. Both motions carried; the minutes record no recorded vote tallies. The committee also received an update that the Arts, Culture and Heritage Strategy is expected to go to Council on March 26.

• Approved request that Council authorize the Mayor to write Premier Doug Ford and Minister Michael Ford seeking amendment of Ontario Heritage Act s.27(16) (deadline Jan 1, 2025 to Jan 1, 2030; evaluation timeline two years to five) — Carried
• Approved recommendation that Council prioritize and increase heritage designations and support public communication/education — Carried
• Approved minimum standard of 5 heritage designations and 1 heritage conservation district for the 2024/2025 workplan — Carried
• Approved the March 7, 2024 agenda — Carried
• Approved the January 25, 2024 minutes — Carried

Tourism Advisory Committee

The Tourism Advisory Committee is meeting to approve its agenda and minutes from January 18, 2024, and to receive staff reports on Communities in Bloom and an Economic Development and Tourism update. No decisions on substantive items are listed beyond routine approvals.

• Approval of March 7, 2024 agenda
• Adoption of January 18, 2024 minutes
• Staff report: Communities in Bloom (M. Hunter)
• Staff report: Economic Development and Tourism Update (D. Clements)
• Next meeting: April 4, 2024 at 10:00 am

The Tourism Advisory Committee meeting on March 7, 2024 did not achieve quorum, so it proceeded for information purposes only and made no decisions. Staff presented updates on Communities in Bloom, the County's designation as the 82nd Bee City by Bee City Canada, and economic development and tourism activities. Discussion items included a Brant Culture Days questionnaire and downtown Paris parking feedback, but no votes or approvals were recorded. The committee adjourned at 10:51 am and will next meet on April 4, 2024.

Police Services Board

The Brant County Police Services Board is meeting to receive reports on OPP detachment statistics and false alarm data, discuss communications from other boards and the OPP, and consider going in camera for a personal matter. The agenda is largely routine, with most items being received as information.

• Brant County OPP Detachment Commander's Report for February 29, 2024
• False Alarm Statistics - Year-End 2023 (Staff Report RPT-0204-24)
• Orangeville Police Services Board resolution on Intimate Partner Violence
• 2024 Court Security and Prisoner Transportation Grant Update from OPP
• In Camera session to discuss intimate personal matters (Detachment Update)

The County of Brant Police Services Board approved its February 29, 2024 agenda and the minutes of its January 23, 2024 meeting. It received the OPP Detachment Commander's, Statistics, and False Alarm reports as information, and directed staff to eliminate the annual refresh of false alarms for each address in favour of a 2-year cycle. The Board also received several communications items as information, including an Orangeville Police Services Board resolution on intimate partner violence. The April Board meeting will be cancelled to accommodate appointments, training, and constitution of the new Board under the Community Safety and Policing Act, scheduled to be enacted April 1, 2024.

• Approved the February 29, 2024 agenda (carried)
• Approved the January 23, 2024 minutes (carried)
• Received the Detachment Commander's, Statistics, and OPP False Alarm reports as information (carried)
• Received the False Alarms Report of February 29, 2024 as information (carried)
• Received Staff Report RPT-0204-24 'False Alarm Statistics – Year End 2023' as information and directed staff to eliminate the annual false alarm refresh for each address, moving to a 2-year cycle (carried)
• Received the Orangeville Police Services Board resolution on intimate partner violence as information (carried)
• Received communications items 9.2–9.5 as information (carried)
• Convened In Camera to discuss intimate personal matters (Detachment Update) (carried)

Court of Revision

The Court of Revision is meeting to hear appeals related to the Harley Municipal Drain, including a communication from Mary Ferreira and a proposed changes package from R.J. Burnside and Associates. A notice of appeal has been filed by Robert Hughes regarding 164 Harley Road. The meeting will also include standard procedural items such as election of chair and approval of agenda.

• Appeal by Robert Hughes regarding 164 Harley Road
• Communication from Mary Ferreira re: Harley Municipal Drain
• Proposed changes by R.J. Burnside and Associates to Harley Drain
• Oral appeals filed at the meeting
• Response to appeals

The Court of Revision heard appeals from three property owners regarding drainage assessments and watershed inclusions. All three appeals were dismissed, and the existing assessments were upheld. The Court also approved amendments to the maintenance schedule based on engineer recommendations.

• Appointed Councillor Garneau as Chair of the Harley Drain Court of Revision
• Approved changes to the maintenance schedule and amended the by-law
• Dismissed appeal of Robert Hughes (164 Harley Road); $420.00 assessment stands
• Dismissed appeal of Hubertus Peters (338 8th Concession Road)
• Dismissed appeal of James Taylor (71 Stage Road)

County of Brant Council

The County of Brant Council is considering several by-laws regarding taxation, zoning, and drainage works. The agenda includes requests to declare the Mt. Pleasant Fire Fighters' Association wing night and Paris Drinksfest as municipally significant events.

• Appointment of five members to the Court of Revision for the 2022-2026 Council term
• Declaration of Mt. Pleasant Fire Fighters' Association wing night (September 7, 2024) as a municipally significant event
• Declaration of Paris Drinksfest (August 16-17, 2024) as a municipally significant event
• Approval of the 2024 Paris Business Improvement Area (BIA) budget and executive appointments
• By-law 12-24 regarding drainage works for the Bennett Municipal Drain

Council approved a $77.2M operating budget and a $92.3M capital budget in a 7-3 vote. Other key actions included awarding a $1.5M contract for a leachate offload station and updating fire service fees. Council also designated two local events as municipally significant for liquor licensing purposes.

• Approved 2024 Operating Budget of $77,205,219 and Capital Budget of $92,343,942 (7-3)
• Awarded Paris Leachate Offload Station contract to Finnbilt General Contracting Limited for $1,498,120
• Approved $1.5M transfer from Contingency Reserve to reduce tax increase
• Increased fire service minimum charges to $559.86 and additional half-hour charges to $279.93
• Declared Mt. Pleasant Fire Fighters' Association wing night and Paris Drinks Fest as municipally significant events
• Approved 2024 tax ratios including Residential (1.0000), Farmland (0.2400), and Industrial (2.5500)
• Approved 2024 Community Grants Program application window from March 1 to March 31, 2024
• Directed staff to investigate provincial tax forgiveness or reduction policies for seniors

Agricultural Advisory Committee

The Agricultural Advisory Committee is meeting to review staff reports, including draft regulations for keeping chickens in residential areas and a presentation on surplus farm dwelling severances and boundary adjustments. The committee will also approve the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting. No final decisions are expected; comments on the chicken report will be referred to staff.

• RPT-0176-24: Chickens in Residential Areas - Draft Regulations and Next Steps
• Presentation on Consents: Surplus Farm Dwelling Severances and Boundary Adjustments
• Approval of January 29, 2024 minutes
• Next meeting scheduled for March 25, 2024

The committee received a staff report on draft regulations for keeping chickens in residential areas, noting limits on bird counts and biosecurity measures. The committee also received a presentation on surplus farm dwelling severances and boundary adjustments.

• Approved agenda (Carried)
• Approved January 29, 2024 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Received RPT-0176-24 Chickens in Residential Areas - Draft Regulations and Next Steps (Carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and recommend the 2024 budget, including tax ratios and excluded expenses. They will also receive public engagement results on the budget. The meeting is primarily a decision-making session on these financial matters.

• Approve 2024 tax ratios: residential 1.0000, commercial 1.9000, industrial 2.5500, etc.
• Approve 35% tax rate reduction for farmland awaiting development and vacant commercial/industrial land
• Approve 75% tax rate reduction for small-scale on-farm commercial and industrial subclasses
• Acknowledge post-employment benefits and amortization in 2024 budget; exclude landfill closure costs
• Receive public engagement results on the 2024 budget as information

The Committee of the Whole approved the County of Brant's 2024 Operating Budget of $77,205,219 and a 2024 Capital Budget with expenditures of $92,343,942, carried 8 to 2. Before the final vote, committee approved $253,088 in operating reductions and $80,000 in capital reductions, and removed a proposed $720,000 New Hospital Reserve Fund contribution from the decision packages. A motion to fund $30,000 each to Nova Vita, Sexual Assault Centre of Brant, Victim Services of Brant, and Willowbridge Community Services was defeated; the intimate partner and gender-based violence funding requests were instead referred to the Social Services Committee.

• Approved 2024 Operating Budget of $77,205,219 (8-2)
• Approved 2024 Capital Budget with expenditures of $92,343,942 (8-2)
• Approved $253,088 in operating budget reductions and $80,000 in capital reductions (carried)
• Removed $720,000 New Hospital Reserve Fund contribution from decision packages (carried)
• Defeated motion to fund $30,000 each to Nova Vita, Sexual Assault Centre of Brant, Victim Services of Brant, and Willowbridge Community Services
• Referred intimate partner and gender-based violence funding requests to the Social Services Committee (carried)
• Approved 2024 tax ratios with no changes to existing ratios (carried)
• Received 2024 Budget Public Engagement Results as information (carried)

Administration and Operations Committee

The Administration and Operations Committee will consider several staff recommendations, including negotiating a contract extension with Emterra for solid waste collection after a bid came in over budget, and ending curbside Blue Box collection for non-residential sources. The committee will also review a public meeting on a municipal drain report, award a leachate station contract, and adjust fees for fire services and credit card transactions.

• Award OPS-RFT-23-05 Paris Leachate Offload Station to Finnbilt General Contracting for $1,498,120
• Negotiate solid waste collection contract extension with Emterra to May 31, 2027
• End curbside Blue Box collection for ineligible sources (e.g., businesses, County facilities) as of Jan 1, 2025
• Increase fire service fees to $559.86 per first hour and $279.93 per additional half hour
• Increase credit card transaction fee from 2.6% to 2.8% for payments over $5,000

The Committee recommended that Council adopt the Bennett Municipal Drain report as a provisional by-law. It approved a contract extension with Emterra for solid waste collection until May 2027 and awarded a $1.49M leachate station contract. The Committee also approved ending curbside Blue Box collection for commercial properties starting January 2025.

• Recommended Council adopt Bennett Municipal Drain report as provisional by-law
• Awarded Paris Leachate Offload Station contract to Finnbilt for $1,498,120
• Approved negotiating solid waste contract extension with Emterra to May 31, 2027
• Approved ending curbside Blue Box collection for ineligible sources on Jan 1, 2025
• Approved increasing fire service fees effective March 1, 2024
• Approved Paris Maple Syrup Festival as county event with noise and licensing exemptions
• Approved increasing credit card transaction fee to 2.8% effective March 1, 2024
• Approved inducting Don Henderson and 1994-95 Paris District HS basketball team into Sports Hall of Fame

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Brant County Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to elect a Chair and Vice Chair, approve its agenda and previous minutes, and receive training on site plan review. Members will discuss several site plan control applications, including a public washroom build and the Watts Pond Trail, and hear staff reports on 2023 accessibility accomplishments, National AccessAbility Week, an Inclusion Charter, accessible design standards, and the Salute to Brant Awards. The meeting is largely procedural but includes concrete items like the Watts Pond Trail conceptual plan and a discussion of pedestrian crosswalks in downtown Paris.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Site plan review training with quick reference guide
• Public washroom build site plan discussion
• Watts Pond Trail conceptual plan (draft Feb 5)
• 2023 MYAP accomplishments report

The Accessibility Advisory Committee elected Drew Baird as Chair and Ed Solak as Vice Chair for 2024, and approved its agenda and minutes from October 16 and November 13, 2023. Most of the meeting was a training session on Site Plan Review and presentations on the Watts Pond Trail and a public washroom site plan, where the committee gave feedback but made no formal decisions. Staff reported on the 2023 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan accomplishments, National AccessAbility Week plans, an Inclusion Charter going to Council, and upcoming accessible design standards.

• Elected Drew Baird as Chair for 2024 (carried)
• Elected Ed Solak as Vice Chair for 2024 (carried)
• Approved the February 15, 2024 agenda, as amended (carried)
• Approved the November 13, 2023 committee minutes (carried)
• Approved the October 16, 2023 committee minutes (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is holding public hearings on four applications: a minor variance to allow a taller cold storage warehouse at 635 Oak Park Road, two consents and a minor variance to sever and create a new residential lot at 303 Highway 5, and a consent to create a new industrial lot at 156/152 Sugar Maple Road. Staff recommend approval for all items.

• Minor variance A1-24-DM: increase warehouse height from 12m to 18m at 635 Oak Park Rd
• Consent B29-23-LG: sever 0.55-acre residential lot at 303 Highway 5
• Consents B33/B34-23-LG: mutual access easements between 303 and 309 Highway 5
• Minor variance A24-23-LG: reduce lot area to 2,210 sq m and frontage to 25.9m at 303 Highway 5
• Consent B35-23-HH: create 1.58-hectare industrial lot at 156/152 Sugar Maple Rd

Planning and Development Committee

The committee approved general housekeeping amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning By-Law to improve policy conformity. It also approved the Agricultural Advisory Committee's report, including new leadership appointments and concerns regarding a bulk water sales application.

• Approved Zoning By-Law Amendment ZBA1-24-BK for general housekeeping
• Received telecommunications tower application for 525 Scenic Road as information
• Approved appointment of Member Hodge as Chair of the Agricultural Advisory Committee
• Approved appointment of Member R. Miller as Vice Chair of the Agricultural Advisory Committee
• Approved Agricultural Advisory Committee concerns regarding Application ZBA16-23-ES at 1760 Colborne Street East
• Approved Agricultural Advisory Committee meeting schedule for the final Monday of the month at 9:00 am
• Approved recommendation for Roads Department to work with partners on farm implement road signage

County of Brant Council

The County of Brant Council is reviewing several zoning amendments and by-law updates. Key items include a proposed rezoning for a waste transfer facility at 779 Powerline Road and a refusal of a rezoning request for 1760 Colborne Street East.

• Proposed rezoning of 779 Powerline Road from Heavy Industrial to Energy and Waste Industrial for a waste transfer facility
• Refusal of rezoning application for 1760 Colborne Street East to allow a bulk sales establishment
• Housekeeping update to Site Plan Control By-Law 140-23
• By-law 6-24 regarding Losani Homes (Paris) Ltd., Block 97, Simply Grand I Subdivision

Brant County Council approved a zoning by-law amendment to rezone 779 Powerline Road from Heavy Industrial (M3) to Energy and Waste Industrial - Site Specific (M4-1) to permit a waste transfer facility. Council refused a separate application to rezone 1760 Colborne Street East from Agriculture (A) to Agriculture - Special Exception with a holding, which would have allowed a bulk sales establishment. Council also approved a housekeeping amendment to the Site Plan Control By-Law 140-23 to correct an error in Section 5.2. All recorded motions carried; no vote tallies were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved rezoning of 779 Powerline Road from Heavy Industrial (M3) to Energy and Waste Industrial - Site Specific (M4-1) for a waste transfer facility (carried)
• Refused rezoning of 1760 Colborne Street East from Agriculture (A) to Agriculture - Special Exception with a holding for a bulk sales establishment (carried)
• Approved amendment to Site Plan Control By-Law 140-23 to correct an error in Section 5.2 (carried)
• Received delegations from Brian Smith, Bob Philips, and Connor Wilks as information (carried)
• Amended order of business to allow Waste Connections representatives to answer Council questions (carried)
• Passed By-law 6-24 relieving certain lands from Section 50(5) of the Planning Act (Losani Homes (Paris) Ltd., Block 97, Simply Grand 1 Subdivision)
• Passed By-law 7-24 amending Site Plan Control By-Law 140-23
• Passed By-law 8-24 amending Zoning By-law 61-16 (779 Powerline Road)

Grants Ad Hoc Committee

The Grants Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to consider approving the 2024 Community Grants Program categories, eligibility criteria, and application form, with a proposed application window of March 1–31, 2024, administered with the Brant Community Foundation. The agenda also includes routine items like approving the agenda, previous minutes, and declarations of interest.

• Staff report RPT-0175-24 proposes 2024 Community Grants Program categories and eligibility criteria for approval
• Draft application form for the 2024 Community Grants Program to be approved
• Application window proposed as March 1 to March 31, 2024
• Program to be administered with the Brant Community Foundation
• Approval of minutes from December 4, 2023 meeting

The Grants Ad Hoc Committee approved the 2024 Community Grants Program categories, eligibility criteria, and application form. The program will be administered with the Brant Community Foundation, with applications accepted from March 1 to March 31, 2024. Staff confirmed that past applicants will be notified of the new process and that a summary report will follow the program's conclusion.

• Approved 2024 Community Grants Program Grant Categories and Eligibility Criteria
• Approved 2024 Community Grants Program Application Form
• Set application window for March 1 to March 31, 2024
• Approved minutes from December 4, 2023 meeting

Brant Connects Committee

The Brant Connects Committee is meeting to approve its agenda and minutes, and to discuss several items of new business, including a potential partnership with CIRA, homeowners' approvals, a SWIFT update, correspondence about a telecom decision appeal, and a Chamber of Commerce representative. The meeting is largely procedural, with most items listed for discussion rather than decision.

• County partnership with CIRA (Canadian Internet Registration Authority)
• Homeowners' Approvals - Councillor Miller
• SWIFT Update - Councillor Miller
• Correspondence from McCarthy Tetrault re: Motion for Leave to Appeal Telecom Decision CRTC 2023-348
• Paris and District Chamber of Commerce Representative

The committee appointed a new member and discussed internet speed testing and ISP property access. Staff will invite the Canadian Internet Registration Authority to a future meeting.

• Approved February 7, 2024 agenda
• Approved January 10, 2024 minutes
• Appointed Brad Hunter to the Brant Connects Committee
• Received agenda correspondence as information

Policy Development Committee

The Policy Development Committee will consider updates to the Temporary Residence Policy, a new fire department mutual aid by-law, and annual participation in the Communities in Bloom program. It will also hear a delegation about the Cleaver Road Bridge and receive a report on the Leisure Involvement For Everyone financial assistance program.

• Update of Temporary Residence Policy, replacing Policy DVS-1999-03
• Repeal of By-law 52-06 and new by-law for Brant County Fire Department mutual aid
• Annual application and costs for Communities in Bloom program
• Delegation by Andrea Bowden re: Cleaver Road Bridge
• RPT-0125-24 Leisure Involvement For Everyone Financial Assistance Program

The committee elected a Chair and Vice Chair for 2024. Members approved an updated Temporary Residence Policy and authorized annual applications for the Communities in Bloom program. The committee also moved to repeal a fire department by-law to facilitate a new mutual aid plan.

• Elected Councillor Coleman as Chair (Carried)
• Elected Councillor Oakley as Vice Chair (Carried)
• Approved updated Temporary Residence Policy, replacing Policy Number DVS-1999-03 (Carried)
• Approved annual application and costs for Communities in Bloom program (Carried)
• Repealed By-law 52-06 regarding the Brant County Mutual Aid Plan (Carried)
• Approved a new by-law for the Fire Department to leave municipality limits for mutual aid to be presented to Council (Carried)
• Received RPT-0125-24 Leisure Involvement For Everyone, Financial Assistance Program (Carried)

Paramedic Services Committee

The Paramedic Services Committee is meeting to elect a Chair and Vice Chair, approve the agenda and prior minutes, and receive a statistical report on paramedic services. The committee will also move into a closed session to discuss labour relations or employee negotiations related to OPSEU collective bargaining.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of November 1, 2023 minutes
• RPT-0149-24 Paramedic Services Statistical Package (received as information)
• In Camera session for RPT-0171-24, OPSEU collective bargaining (labour relations)

The Paramedic Services Committee elected its leadership for the term and approved the agenda and previous minutes. The committee received a statistical report on paramedic services and convened a private session regarding labour relations.

• Declared Councillor Martin as Chair of the Paramedic Services Committee (Carried)
• Declared Councillor Miller as Vice Chair of the Paramedic Services Committee (Carried)
• Approved the February 6, 2024 agenda (Carried)
• Approved the November 1, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Received RPT-0149-24 Paramedic Services Statistical Package as information (Carried)
• Approved motion to convene In Camera to discuss RPT-0171-24 regarding OPSEU Collective Bargaining (Carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss the 2024 budget, including proposed property tax ratios, excluded expenses, and public engagement results. They will also consider decision packages and staff reports, with recommendations to approve the tax ratios and acknowledge certain budget exclusions.

• Proposed 2024 tax ratios: residential 1.0000, commercial 1.9000, industrial 2.5500, etc.
• 35% tax rate reduction for farmland awaiting development and vacant commercial/industrial land
• 75% tax rate reduction for small-scale on-farm commercial and industrial subclasses
• Report on excluded expenses in 2024 budget (post-employment benefits, amortization, landfill closure costs)
• Public engagement results for 2024 budget received as information

The Committee of the Whole referred several staffing and equipment decision packages to the approval motion while defeating others. It approved using $1.5 million from the Contingency Reserve to reduce the tax increase and instructed staff to find further savings to reduce the net levy by at least 1.5%.

• Approved $1.5M from Contingency Reserve to reduce tax increase
• Referred Recorded Voting software and Committee Secretary ($45,439) to approval (7-3)
• Referred $720,000 new hospital reserve fund contribution to approval
• Referred $50,000 request for Stedman Hospice to approval
• Defeated $100,000 funding for Paris District High School track
• Defeated $100,000 funding for Sacred Heart Church Parish Hall
• Defeated $30,000 annual funding for Adelaide Hunter Hoodless Homestead
• Instructed staff to find savings to reduce net levy by minimum 1.5%

County of Brant Council - Special Meeting

The County of Brant Council is holding a special meeting to consider a motion to reconsider a previously approved decision on the Main Library and Bawcutt Centre project. The original motion, passed June 27, 2023, approved the concept design, construction subject to site plan and zoning, tendering, and a $13,489,000 capital budget. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with agenda approval and declarations of interest.

• Motion to reconsider the June 27, 2023 approval of the Main Library and Bawcutt Centre concept design
• Project approved for construction subject to site plan and zoning applications
• Directs Collaborative Structures Limited to issue tenders to prequalified contractors
• $13,489,000 included in 2024 Capital Budget from reserves, development charges, debt, and debenture
• Investigation of parking opportunities on adjacent streets

At a special meeting on February 1, 2024, Brant County Council voted 5-6 to defeat a motion to reconsider its June 27, 2023 decision approving the concept design and construction of the Main Library and Bawcutt Centre. Seven delegations spoke in opposition to the motion to reconsider, and all were received as information. The June 2023 approval, which included a $13,489,000 capital budget allocation, remains in effect.

• Motion to reconsider June 27, 2023 approval of Main Library and Bawcutt Centre design and construction defeated (5-6)
• Delegation from James Cairns received as information (carried)
• Delegation from Alison Fishburn received as information (carried)
• Delegation from Dr. Kathryn Carter received as information (carried)
• Delegation from Carol Ritchie received as information (carried)
• Delegation from Barbara Graham received as information (carried)
• Delegation from Sheldon Grech and Valerie Stone Grech received as information (carried)
• Delegation from Fred Gladding and Marilyn Sewell received as information (carried)

County of Brant Council - Special Meeting

The County of Brant Council is holding a special meeting to conduct an in-camera education or training session. This session is designated as sensitivity training for Colleen James.

• In-camera education or training session (sensitivity training)

Council approved the meeting agenda and convened in camera for an education and training session regarding sensitivity training. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Approved convening in camera for sensitivity training

County of Brant Council

County of Brant Council is meeting to consider a motion to reconsider the previously approved Main Library and Bawcutt Centre project, which includes a $13,489,000 capital budget. The agenda also includes funding requests from two community organizations, appointments to a drainage court, several by-laws, and a large consent agenda of routine items.

• Motion to reconsider Main Library and Bawcutt Centre project, including $13,489,000 capital budget
• Funding requests from Federated Women's Institutes of Canada and Stedman Community Hospice
• Appointment of officers to Harley Drain Court of Revision
• By-law to borrow money for 2024 expenditures
• By-law to amend traffic by-law for Iarocci Boulevard (stop signs and speed limit)

Brant County Council approved, in principle, increasing residential and commercial density in downtown Paris, directing staff to work with the Grand River Conservation Authority to raise the number of permitted units in the special policy area. Council also approved a slate of committee recommendations, including opening Iarocci Boulevard to traffic with stop signs and a 50 km/hr limit, writing off $90,007.49 in taxes, and adding a July 30, 2024 meeting. Funding requests from the Federated Women's Institutes ($30,000) and Stedman Community Hospice/St. Joseph's Lifecare ($150,000) were referred to the 2024 budget as decision packages, not granted. In-camera recommendations directed up to $75,000 for the Oakland Community Centre, $2,000 for the Safe Zone program, and firefighter honorarium/check funds into the 2024 budget.

• Approved in principle increasing residential and commercial density in downtown Paris (8-2; MacAlpine and Chambers opposed)
• Referred $30,000 annual funding request from Federated Women's Institutes/Adelaide Hunter Hoodless Homestead to 2024 budget as a decision package
• Referred $150,000 funding request from Stedman Community Hospice and St. Joseph's Lifecare Centre to 2024 budget as a decision package
• Referred home-based dog daycare delegation to staff for review
• Approved amended Joint City-County Shared Services Committee terms of reference, adding 'equitably' to clause 11.a, and forwarded to City of Brantford
• Approved opening Iarocci Boulevard to traffic with stop signs at Green Lane and Consolidated Drive and a 50 km/hr speed limit
• Approved writing off $90,007.49 in taxes ($71,889.39 municipal share; $18,118.10 school share)
• Directed up to $75,000 for Oakland Community Centre, $2,000 for Safe Zone program, and firefighter honorarium/check funds into 2024 budget

Agricultural Advisory Committee

The Agricultural Advisory Committee is meeting to review a zoning by-law amendment application for 1760 Colborne St E, discuss the 2024 meeting schedule, and hear a presentation on official plan and zoning amendments. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and declarations of interest.

• ZBA16-23-ES: zoning by-law amendment for 1760 Colborne St E (E. Sousa)
• 2024 meeting schedule draft presented by B. Allison
• Discussion on farm implements on road signage (Councillor Coleman)
• Presentation on Official Plan/Zoning By-law Amendments and Site Plan Control (D. Morris)

The Agricultural Advisory Committee expressed concerns regarding a zoning amendment for a bulk water sales establishment at 1760 Colborne Street East. The committee also requested the Roads Department collaborate with farming federations to improve road signage for farm implements.

• Appointed Member Hodge as Chair (Carried)
• Appointed Member R. Miller as Vice Chair (Carried)
• Approved November 20, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Referred concerns to staff report recommending refusal of ZBA16-23-ES at 1760 Colborne Street East (Carried)
• Set 2024 meeting times to 9:00 am (Carried)
• Requested Roads Department work with OFA, CFFO, and partners on farm implement road signage (Carried)

Brant Heritage Committee

The Brant Heritage Committee is meeting to elect a Chair and Vice Chair, approve its agenda and previous minutes, and hear staff reports on the Arts, Culture and Heritage Strategy update and 2024 workplan, plus a Development Services projects update. The committee will also discuss the 2024 meeting schedule and bronze markers. This is a routine administrative and planning meeting with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Arts, Culture and Heritage Strategy Update & 2024 Workplan
• Development Services Projects Update
• 2024 Meeting Schedule discussion
• Bronze Markers discussion

The Brant Heritage Committee held its first meeting of 2024, electing Member Telfer Faux as Chair and Member Kavanagh as Vice Chair, both by carried motions. The committee approved its January 25, 2024 agenda and the minutes of its November 2, 2023 meeting. Staff reported that a draft Arts, Culture and Heritage Strategy is expected to go to Council on February 27, 2024, and that heritage designations, a Harrisburg building permit inquiry, and zoning by-law updates are in progress. No delegations, petitions, or pecuniary interests were declared.

• Appointed Member Telfer Faux as Chair (carried)
• Appointed Member Kavanagh as Vice Chair (carried)
• Approved the January 25, 2024 agenda (carried)
• Approved the November 2, 2023 minutes (carried)
• Adjourned at 4:29 pm; next meeting March 7 at 4:00 pm at County of Brant Council Chambers

Cemetery Advisory Committee

The Cemetery Advisory Committee is meeting to elect a Chair and Vice Chair, approve the agenda and prior minutes, and receive the Cemetery Supervisor's January 2024 update. They will also discuss heritage cemeteries and the 2024 meeting schedule. The agenda is largely routine administrative business.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of January 25, 2024 agenda
• Adoption of November 23, 2023 minutes
• January 2024 Cemetery Supervisor Update by M. Hunter
• Discussion of Heritage Cemeteries by J. Gatward

The committee appointed Member Stone as Chair and Member Smeaton as Vice Chair. The group also approved the 2024 meeting schedule and planned three cemetery tours for May, July, and September.

• Appointed Member Stone as Chair (Carried)
• Appointed Member Smeaton as Vice Chair (Carried)
• Approved January 25, 2024 agenda (Carried)
• Approved November 23, 2023 minutes (Carried)
• Accepted 2024 meeting schedule

Police Services Board

The County of Brant Police Services Board meets to elect a Chair and Vice Chair, approve the agenda and prior minutes, and receive the OPP Detachment Commander's report covering November and December 2023 plus a year-end false alarm summary. Delegations include Crimestoppers and a Ministry of the Solicitor General advisor on the Community Safety and Policing Act (CSPA). The board will also discuss communications, community safety group updates, and hold a closed session on CSPA and OPP Detachment Boards.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Delegation from Ed Bragg, Coordinator - Crimestoppers
• Delegation from David Tilley, Zone 4 Police Services Board Advisor on CSPA in-force date
• Brant County OPP Detachment Commander's Report for November and December 2023
• False Alarms 2023 Monthly Summary - Year End

The Board elected Jennifer Haley as Chair and Member Brown as Vice Chair. The Board also approved budget coverage for members to attend two professional conferences and received reports on local crime statistics and upcoming policing legislation.

• Elected Jennifer Haley as Chair (Carried)
• Elected Member Brown as Vice Chair (Carried)
• Approved budget for OAPSB 2024 Spring Conference & AGM (Carried)
• Approved budget for OAPSB Employment and CSPA Summit 2024 (Carried)
• Approved November 28, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Received Crimestoppers and CSPA legislation presentations as information (Carried)
• Received Detachment Commander's Report and False Alarms summary as information (Carried)

Tourism Advisory Committee

The Tourism Advisory Committee is meeting to handle routine business: electing a chair and vice chair, approving the agenda and prior minutes, and receiving updates on Culture Days, divisional activities, and the 2024 meeting schedule. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of November 2, 2023 minutes
• Culture Days wrap-up presentation
• 2024 meeting schedule draft
• Communications on barn history and heritage

The Brant County Tourism Advisory Committee elected Member Stone as Chair and Member Pate as Vice Chair at its January 18, 2024 meeting. The committee approved its agenda and the minutes of its November 2, 2023 meeting, and agreed on its 2024 meeting schedule. Staff provided updates on Culture Days and economic development activities, and the committee discussed a possible inventory of vacant barns for event or agritourism use. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Appointed Member Stone as Chair (carried)
• Appointed Member Pate as Vice Chair (carried)
• Approved the January 18, 2024 agenda (carried)
• Approved the November 2, 2023 minutes (carried)
• Agreed on the proposed 2024 meeting schedule

Committee of Adjustment

The Brant County Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider one consent application. Staff recommend refusing a lot line adjustment that would transfer 39 hectares (96 acres) from 719 Watt's Pond Road to 684 Paris Plains Church Road, citing that it is not a minor boundary adjustment and would create an undersized agricultural parcel. The meeting also includes routine items: approval of agenda, declarations of interest, and adoption of previous minutes.

• Consent application B31-23-HH: lot line adjustment of 39 hectares (96 acres) from 719 Watt's Pond Rd to 684 Paris Plains Church Rd — recommended for refusal
• Refusal reasons include inconsistency with Provincial Policy Statement, Growth Plan for Greater Golden Horseshoe, and County of Brant Official Plan (2012)
• Adoption of minutes from December 21, 2023 meeting

The County of Brant Committee of Adjustment approved consent application B31-23-HH, a lot line adjustment transferring 39 hectares from 719 Watt's Pond Road to be consolidated with 684 Paris Plains Church Road. Staff had recommended refusal, and a motion to refuse failed. The approved motion carried with draft conditions except condition 9, which would have required removal of grain bins. Member Emmott declared a conflict on this item and did not participate.

• Approved consent application B31-23-HH (lot line adjustment, 719 Watt's Pond Rd) with draft conditions except condition 9 on grain bin removal
• Motion to approve with removal of condition 9 (Hamilton/Panag) — Defeated
• Motion to refuse as creating an undersized agricultural parcel (Vamos/Schmitt) — Defeated
• Approved the January 18, 2024 agenda (Carried Unanimously)
• Approved December 21, 2023 minutes as printed (Carried Unanimously)
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:00 pm (Carried Unanimously)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review the 2024 Capital Budget and hear presentations from several external agencies. These agencies include the Brant County Health Unit, Grand River Conservation Authority, Long Point Region Conservation Authority, and John Noble Home.

• Capital Budget Discussion (Budget Binder Section 13)
• Brant County Health Unit presentation
• Grand River Conservation Authority presentation
• Long Point Region Conservation Authority presentation
• John Noble Home presentation

The Committee of the Whole received budget presentations from the Brant County Health Unit, Grand River Conservation Authority, Long Point Region Conservation Authority, and John Noble Home. Staff also provided an overview of the 2024 capital budget process and next steps.

• Approved the January 17, 2024 agenda
• Waived procedure by-law 14-20 to allow the Grand River Conservation Authority delegation to speak longer than ten minutes
• Received all presentations from the January 17, 2024 agenda

County of Brant Council - Special Meeting

This is a special meeting of the County of Brant Council, held January 17, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. in Council Chambers. The agenda is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being a motion to convene in camera (closed session) to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual, specifically a verbal update from Councillor J. Bell regarding municipal or local board employees. No other business items are listed.

• Motion to approve the January 17, 2024 meeting agenda
• Motion to convene in camera under S.239 (2)(b) for personal matters about an identifiable individual (verbal update by Councillor J. Bell)
• Next meeting scheduled for January 30, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers

Council met for a special session and convened in camera to discuss personal matters regarding an identifiable individual. No substantive decisions were recorded in the open session.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Convened in camera to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual

Sports Hall of Fame Ad Hoc Committee

The Sports Hall of Fame Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to elect a chair and vice chair, approve minutes, and review seven nominations for induction, including teams and individuals from Paris and Brant West. They will also set dates for the 2024 induction ceremony and accept a resignation from committee member Tyler Pelton. The next meeting is scheduled for March 27, 2024.

• Review of 7 nominations: 1994-1995 Paris District High School Senior Boys Basketball Team, Ronald Hampson, Steve Fergus, Richard Ward, Todd Wood, Burford Coyote U9 MD Team 2022/2023, Don Henderson
• Acceptance of Tyler Pelton resignation
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of September 12, 2023 minutes
• 2024 Induction Ceremony dates discussion

The Sports Hall of Fame Ad Hoc Committee elected Councillor Peirce as Chair and Member Leask as Vice Chair, then approved its agenda and the September 12, 2023 minutes. The committee inducted Don Henderson (Brant West) and the 1994-1995 Paris District High School Senior Boys Basketball Team, Ronald Hampson, Steve Fergus, and Richard Ward (all Paris). It also decided the Paris induction ceremony will move to the fall, accepted Tyler Pelton's resignation, and set the next meeting for March 27, 2024.

• Elected Councillor Peirce as Chair (carried)
• Elected Member Leask as Vice Chair (carried)
• Approved January 17, 2024 agenda (carried)
• Approved September 12, 2023 minutes (carried)
• Inducted Don Henderson - Brant West into the Sports Hall of Fame (carried)
• Inducted 1994-1995 Paris District High School Senior Boys Basketball Team, Ronald Hampson, Steve Fergus, and Richard Ward - Paris (carried)
• Decided Paris Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony be held in the fall (carried)
• Accepted Tyler Pelton's letter of resignation with regrets (carried)

Administration and Operations Committee

The Administration and Operations Committee is meeting to discuss and recommend actions on several items, including a public meeting on the Harley Municipal Drain, traffic changes for Iarocci Boulevard, and pre-budget tendering for capital projects and fleet purchases. They will also consider a tax write-off of $90,007.49, a report on on-street permit parking, and a planning study for Scotland/Oakland. The agenda includes routine approvals of minutes and committee reports, plus a closed session on land matters.

• Public meeting on Harley Municipal Drain engineer's report; recommendation to give by-law two readings
• Traffic by-law amendments for Iarocci Boulevard: stop signs at Green Lane and Consolidated Drive, 50 km/h speed limit
• Authorization to tender 12 capital projects and purchase 9 vehicles before 2024 budget approval
• Tax write-off of $90,007.49 (municipal $71,889.39, school $18,118.10)
• Scotland/Oakland Master Environmental Servicing Plan and Community Master Plan with $250,000 budget for 2024

The Committee recommended that Council give two readings to the Harley Municipal Drain by-law and adopt the engineer's report as a provisional by-law. Staff were directed to begin tendering 12 capital projects and 9 vehicles before the 2024 budget is approved. The Committee also approved a tax write-off of $90,007.49 and directed staff to procure consultants for the Scotland/Oakland Master Environmental Servicing Plan.

• Recommended Council adopt Harley Municipal Drain report as provisional by-law
• Approved $90,007.49 tax write-off ($71,889.39 municipal, $18,118.10 school)
• Directed staff to tender 12 capital projects and 9 vehicles before 2024 budget
• Directed staff to procure consultants for Scotland/Oakland MESP ($250k budget)
• Waived purchasing policy for Scotland/Oakland MESP consultant negotiations
• Approved traffic by-law amendments for Iarocci Boulevard (stop signs, 50 km/hr)
• Received Cleaver Road Bridge petition as information
• Recommended Council support Oakland Community Centre revitalization

Government Relations Committee

The Brant County Government Relations Committee met on January 15, 2024, to review procedural items and staff reports. The primary decision was to approve delegation requests for the 2024 Ontario Good Roads Association (OGRA) Annual Conference. The committee also received a verbal update regarding ROMA delegations and adopted minutes from a previous meeting.

• Approval of delegation requests for the 2024 Ontario Good Roads Association (OGRA) Annual Conference
• Verbal update on ROMA delegations
• Adoption of minutes from the November 14, 2024 meeting

The Government Relations Committee approved requests for delegations at the Ontario Good Roads Association conference to discuss funding and development. The committee also directed staff to add AMO correspondence regarding municipal budget pressures to the Council agenda.

• Approved agenda and addendum
• Received delegation from Kimberly Earls as information
• Approved minutes from November 14, 2023
• Directed staff to submit OGRA delegation requests to Ministry of Transportation regarding ministerial delays
• Directed staff to submit OGRA delegation requests to Ministry of Infrastructure for funding (water, wastewater, studies)
• Directed staff to submit OGRA delegation requests to Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing regarding inclusionary zoning
• Directed staff to submit OGRA delegation requests to Ministry of Long-Term Care for John Noble Home expansion funding
• Instructed staff to add AMO correspondence on municipal budgets to the Council Agenda

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to review the 2024 budget, including an economic outlook and presentations from each county department. The agenda is primarily a series of budget overviews and departmental presentations, with no specific decisions or public hearings listed. The meeting concludes with a closed session and a return to regular council business.

• Budget overview by H. Boyd
• Departmental presentations for Mayor and Council, CAO, Corporate Services, Development Services, Strategic Initiatives, Operations, Community Services, Emergency and Protective Services, and Library
• In Camera session scheduled
• Next meeting set for January 17, 2024

Brant County's Committee of the Whole met January 11, 2024 to receive the 2024 budget overview and departmental presentations. Staff reported a proposed 14.9% increase to the net levy, with an average residential impact of $363.10, farmland $137.47, and commercial small retail $392.68, and identified $91,974,942 in capital expenditures, of which $16,022,312 would be funded by the tax levy. The only substantive motion carried was a direction that a forecast for a multi-year budget be included in future budgets. No budget was adopted; decision packages will be considered at the February 1, 2024 deliberation meeting.

• Approved including a multi-year budget forecast in future budgets (carried)
• Approved the January 11, 2024 Committee of the Whole agenda (carried)
• Convened as Committee of the Whole (carried)
• Reconvened as Council after rising from Committee of the Whole (carried)
• No budget adoption vote recorded; 2024 budget decision packages deferred to February 1, 2024

Brant Connects Committee

This is a procedural meeting of the Brant Connects Joint Committee. The agenda includes electing a Chair and Vice Chair, approving the agenda, and adopting minutes from the December 4, 2023 meeting. No substantive policy items, contracts, or public hearings are listed.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of agenda for January 10, 2024
• Adoption of minutes from December 4, 2023 meeting

The committee elected Sue Morton as Chair and Councillor Miller as Vice Chair for 2024. Members reviewed updates on the Brant Connectivity Guidebook and provincial mapping for project completion timelines.

• Elected Sue Morton as Chair for 2024 (Carried)
• Elected Councillor Miller as Vice Chair for 2024 (Carried)
• Approved January 10, 2024 meeting agenda (Carried)
• Approved December 4, 2023 meeting minutes as amended (Carried)

County of Brant Council

County of Brant Council will consider a staff recommendation to refuse a zoning by-law amendment and draft plan of subdivision for 37 residential lots at 245 Oakland Road in Scotland, citing concerns about septic servicing, road access, and wetland protection. The agenda also includes a delegation from the applicants and a closed session on litigation. Council may instead grant a deferral to allow the applicant more time to address the issues.

• ZBA5-23-DN and PS1-23-DN: 37-lot subdivision at 245 Oakland Road, proposed refusal or 90-day deferral
• Delegation by Kevin Bechard and Tyler Kawall on the Oakland Road application
• In camera session on litigation regarding 70-72 Beverly Street West OLT appeal
• By-law 1-24 to confirm council proceedings

Council denied a zoning by-law amendment and draft plan of subdivision for a 37-lot residential development in Scotland. The refusal was based on concerns regarding private servicing, site access, natural heritage protection, and community design.

• Refused Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA5-23 for 245 Oakland Road
• Refused Draft Plan of Subdivision Application PS1-23-DN for 37 residential lots at 245 Oakland Road
• Approved the agenda for January 9, 2024
• Passed By-law Number 1-24 to confirm the proceedings of Council

Planning and Development Committee

The committee received three development applications for information and directed staff to begin a zoning by-law amendment for general housekeeping purposes. No final approvals for rezoning or construction were granted.

• Directed staff to initiate Zoning By-Law Amendment ZBA1-24-BK for housekeeping purposes (Carried)
• Received telecommunication tower application CT3-23-HH (162 4th Concession, Burford) as information (Carried)
• Received zoning by-law amendment ZBA16-23-ES (1760 Colborne St E) as information (Carried)
• Received zoning by-law amendment ZBA23-23-ES (779 Powerline Road) as information (Carried)
• Approved December 12, 2023 Planning and Development Committee minutes (Carried)
• Approved November 20, 2023 Agricultural Advisory Committee minutes (Carried)