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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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)

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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)

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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)

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)

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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