Brockton public meetings in 2024
56 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Council Meeting
The council will hold a public meeting under the Planning Act to consider a zoning by‑law amendment (Z‑2024‑064). It will also review the 2025 budget for Saugeen Municipal Airport and a contract extension for solid‑waste collection. Additional items include an update to development charges, a grant opportunity from the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund, and several motions on carbon tax, CANDU reactors and police costs.
- Planning Application – Zoning By‑Law Amendment Z‑2024‑064 (public meeting required)
- Saugeen Municipal Airport 2025 Budget
- Solid Waste Collection Contract Extension
- Brockton Development Charges update (By‑Law 2024‑096)
- Grant Opportunity – Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund (CHIF)
Elmwood Community Centre Board
The Elmwood Community Centre Board will meet on December 4, 2024. The agenda includes routine items such as the treasurer’s report and minutes, as well as discussion of a future projects wish list, small capital projects under $5,000, internet and banking updates, and council delegation reports for the 2025 budget. The board will also follow up on quotes for portable toilets and drainage. No decisions are listed in the agenda.
- Future Projects Wish List
- Capital Planning (small projects under $5,000)
- Internet and Banking Updates
- Council Delegation Reports for 2025 Budget
- Quotes Follow-up (portable toilets and drainage)
Brockton Heritage Committee Meeting
The Brockton Heritage Committee is meeting to review the November 2024 financial report and discuss ongoing heritage projects. The committee will address the Municipal Heritage Register and the Heritage Trust Fund Program By-Law.
- Heritage Trust Fund Program By-Law
- Municipal Heritage Register
- Edward (Ted) J. Cobean Heritage Award
- Local History Books on Brockton Website
- Inquiry on Curling Photos from 1800's
Accessibility Advisory Committee
The committee will review the Access Now website and discuss the Multi-Year Accessibility Plan. They will also consider feedback on the Hometown Christmas Market. No formal decisions are noted in the agenda.
- Access Now website review
- Multi-Year Accessibility Plan discussion
- Hometown Christmas Market review and feedback
Council Meeting
The Brockton Council will review several development and infrastructure items, including the 37 Yonge Street Development Agreement and the results of the comprehensive zoning by‑law RFP. It will also consider adopting the Salt Management Plan by‑law and a vehicle‑fleet procurement by‑law. Two notice of motions – on carbon‑tax costs and CANDU reactors – will be presented, and a closed‑session will address pending land acquisition and litigation matters.
- 37 Yonge Street Development Agreement (Agenda item 8.3 and By‑Law 2024‑102)
- Comprehensive Zoning By‑Law and Walkerton Community Official Plan RFP results (Agenda item 8.4)
- Building, Planning and By‑Law Enforcement Vehicle Fleet – Request for Quote results (Agenda item 8.5)
- Adopt Salt Management Plan – By‑Law 2024‑100 (Agenda item 13.2)
- Notice of Motion – Carbon Tax Costs (Agenda item 15.1)
Council Meeting
Council will discuss the 2023 consolidated financial statements and a draft Development Charges By-Law. The meeting includes reviews of emergency response plans and 2025 budget consultation feedback.
- Approval of accounts totaling $1,221,749.53
- By-Law 2024-096 regarding Development Charges
- By-Law 2024-097 regarding the Emergency Response Plan
- By-Law 2024-093 to amend Traffic and Parking By-Law for Zettler Road
- Award of SCBA purchase contract
Brockton Heritage Committee Meeting
The Brockton Heritage Committee will review the September and October 2024 financial reports. It will discuss a proposed amendment to the Municipal Heritage Register By-Law (By-Law 2020-002) and examine the Heritage Trust Fund Program By-Law comparison documents. The committee will also set the calendar for its 2025 meetings.
- Review September 2024 financial report
- Review October 2024 financial report
- Consider amendment to Municipal Heritage Register By-Law (By-Law 2020-002)
- Discuss Heritage Trust Fund Program By-Law comparison documents
- Approve 2025 Heritage Committee meeting calendar
Dangerous Dog Review Committee
The Dangerous Dog Review Committee will hold a hearing on an appeal of a dangerous dog order. The meeting will consider submissions from the Animal Control/By-law Enforcement Officer, the complainant, and the appellant (Letter from Joel Gutscher). After reviewing the materials, the committee will deliberate and issue a decision.
- Hearing for appeal of dangerous dog order
- Animal Control Officer submission (pdf)
- Complainant submission (pdf)
- Appellant submission: Letter from Joel Gutscher (pdf)
- Committee deliberation and decision
Accessibility Advisory Committee
The Accessibility Advisory Committee will review strategies for its Multi-Year Accessibility Plan and consider the proposed 2025 projects and associated budgets. It will also set the dates for its 2025 meetings. Earlier agenda items include adopting the August 30, 2024 minutes and debriefing an accessibility awareness event.
- Multi-Year Accessibility Plan – discussion of strategies to support the vision statement
- 2025 Projects and Budgets – review of proposed projects and funding levels
- 2025 Meeting Dates – scheduling of future committee meetings
- Adoption of August 30, 2024 meeting minutes
- Debrief of Accessibility Awareness Event with Julie Sawchuk
Council Meeting
The Brockton Council meeting on October 22, 2024 will review financial reports, including the Accounts balance of $425,275.91, and examine grant allocations for 2025. Council members will also consider the 2025 Budget Consultation, inviting resident feedback through an online survey. Additional agenda items include a proposed amendment to the Taxi Licensing By‑Law and the review of the 2025 OPP annual billing.
- Accounts – $425,275.91
- 2025 Federal and Provincial Grants
- 2025 OPP Annual Billing
- 2025 Budget Consultation (resident survey)
- By‑Law 2024-089 – Amend Taxi Licensing By‑Law
Council Meeting
Brockton Council approved four by-laws regarding committee appointments, asset management, and employee benefits. The meeting also covered water and wastewater maintenance reports and the Walkerton Water Storage Expansion environmental assessment.
- By-Law 2024-086: Amend Appoint Committee of Adjustment By-Law
- By-Law 2024-085: Adopt Non-Core Asset Management Plan By-law
- By-Law 2024-087: Amend Participation in OMERS By-Law
- By-Law 2024-088: October 8, 2024 Confirmatory By-Law
- Walkerton Water Storage Expansion EA
Elmwood Community Centre Board
The Elmwood Community Centre Board will meet on October 2, 2024 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at 38 Concession Road 10. The agenda includes routine items such as call to order, declaration of pecuniary interest, review of draft minutes, treasurer’s report, and ongoing business. Under new business the board will discuss a Homecoming rental request and repairs to the centre’s internet connection. No other items have attached documents.
- Homecoming Rental
- Internet Connection Repairs
Council Meeting
The Brockton Council is meeting to discuss a by-law amendment regarding the Zettler Municipal Drain. The session includes a closed meeting to address staffing, a Drainage Tribunal Order, and a utility shareholder decision.
- By-Law 2024-081: Amend Zettler Municipal Drain By-Law
- Closed session: Staffing Application
- Closed session: Drainage Tribunal Order
- Closed session: Utility Shareholder Decision
Council Meeting
The Brockton Council will review applications from six candidates to fill a Councillor vacancy, hear brief presentations, and vote on an appointment. After the vote, By‑Law 2024‑083 will be passed to formally appoint the selected individual, followed by an oath of office. The meeting will also adopt a confirmatory by‑law for the appointment.
- Review of six candidate applications for Councillor vacancy
- Motion to consider candidates for appointment
- Vote to appoint a Councillor
- By‑law 2024‑083 to appoint the new Councillor
- Oath of Office for the appointed Councillor
Public Information Meeting
The Municipality of Brockton will hold a public information meeting to discuss a Development Charges By-law that would levy fees on new developments to fund growth‑related costs. A Development Charges study will be presented by B.M. Ross and Associates Ltd., and officials will review draft bylaw documents. The meeting includes a public participation segment before closing remarks.
- Presentation of Development Charges study by B.M. Ross and Associates Ltd.
- Review of draft Development Charges By-law (DC DraftBylaw 2024-09-10-finaldraft.pdf)
- Discussion of Development Charges impact on housing affordability
- Public participation segment
- Closing remarks
Council Meeting
Brockton Council will review the Bruce County Draft Official Plan and a settlement boundary expansion for Walkerton. The meeting includes discussions on backyard chicken licensing, speed limits at East Ridge Business Park, and a winter sand tender.
- By-Law 2024-079 to amend Traffic and Parking By-Law for East Ridge Business Park
- Review of Licensing Regime for Backyard Chickens
- 2024/2025 Winter Sand Tender
- Funding request from Chepstow Lions Club for a new dugout
- Approval of accounts totaling $341,092.11
Council Meeting
The Brockton Council meeting on September 10, 2024 will review and potentially adopt the 2025 Fees and Charges By‑Law. Council members will also receive updates on the Bruce C Project impact assessment, a fire protection grant application, and a review of the vendor licensing by‑law. A closed‑session will be held to discuss labour‑relations staffing recommendations and potential land acquisition matters.
- 2025 Fees and Charges By‑Law (By‑Law 2024‑070)
- Vendor Licensing By‑Law Review
- Bruce C Project Notice of Impact Assessment and comment deadline
- Fire Protection Grant Application
- Drinking Water Source Protection delegation (Carl Seider)
Brockton Heritage Committee Meeting
The Brockton Heritage Committee will adopt minutes from its June 3 and August 28, 2024 meetings. It will review the June, July, and August 2024 financial reports. Ongoing projects such as Doors Open, the Heritage Trust Fund Program By‑Law comparison, and the municipal heritage register will be discussed. The committee will consider the 2025 Heritage Budget.
- Adopt Heritage Committee minutes from June 3, 2024 and the special meeting on August 28, 2024
- Review financial reports for June, July, and August 2024
- Discuss the Heritage Trust Fund Program By‑Law comparison documents
- Consider the 2025 Heritage Budget (attachments: 2024 Heritage Budget Overview, Detailed Heritage Budget 2024)
- Council vacancy applications open until 2:00 p.m. on September 16, 2024
Accessibility Advisory Committee
The Accessibility Advisory Committee will review ongoing items such as Canada Post accessible parking, the Optimist accessible playground, and an accessibility awareness event. It will also discuss new business, including the 2025 projects and budget and a vacancy on the Brockton Council. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.
- Canada Post Accessible Parking
- Optimist Accessible Playground (construction photos attached)
- Accessibility Awareness Event
- 2025 Projects and Budget
- Brockton Council Vacancy
Brockton Heritage Committee Meeting
The Brockton Heritage Committee will review materials and plans for the 2024 Doors Open heritage event. Items include the final brochure and poster, digital advertising on the website, social media, newsletter and radio, and new provincial signage to be delivered. The committee will also discuss volunteer responsibilities, site documentation, and a review of the Greenock Shop Heritage Archive Room.
- Final 2024 Doors Open Brockton brochure (PDF attached)
- Doors Open Brockton poster (PDF attached)
- Digital advertising via website, social media, Brockton Buzz Newsletter, and radio
- New provincial signage ordered; Brockton vehicle to deliver to sites
- Review of Greenock Shop Heritage Archive Room
Council Meeting
The Brockton Council is meeting to discuss proposed fees and charges for 2025 and review several by-laws. The agenda includes updates on local development, wastewater treatment tenders, and funding agreements. Council will also address a vacant councillor seat and a funding request for theatre curtains.
- By-Law 2024-070: 2025 Fees and Charges By-Law
- By-Law 2024-069: Zoning Amendment By-Law - Dales Z-2024-015
- WWTP Inlet Screen and Blowers Tender
- Accounts totaling $1,222,808.85
- Funding request from Victoria Jubilee Hall for theatre curtains
Elmwood Community Centre Board
The Elmwood Community Centre Board will meet on Aug 13, 2024 to consider several ongoing and new projects. Ongoing items include a parking lot expansion, drainage work at Lion's Park, and lighting for the baseball park. New business includes a porta‑potty purchase, the Homecoming Parade, the 2025 budget, bleacher installation, a parking lot near the ball diamond, and tree removal at Lion's Park and the centre. The board will also receive the treasurer’s report and review minutes from the July 9 meeting.
- Parking Lot Expansion
- Lion's Park Drainage
- Baseball Park Lighting
- 2025 Budget
- Tree removal - Lion's Park and Community Centre
Council Meeting
Council will discuss a development charges background study and updates on housing-related grants. The meeting also includes reports on local infrastructure, child care facility improvements, and the purchase of an events trailer.
- Development Charges Background Study presentation by B.M. Ross and Associates Limited
- Approval of accounts totaling $3,508,474.03
- Request to purchase an events trailer
- Proposed expansion of sandboxes and construction of sunshades at Brockton Child Care Centre
- By-Law 2024-067 regarding GrantMatch Corp. Agreement
Council Meeting
The Brockton Council will meet to vote on filling the current Deputy Mayor vacancy from among existing council members. The agenda includes a review of zoning by-law amendment Z-2024-015 and several policy updates. Council will also consider alcohol policy exemption requests for local events.
- Vote to appoint a new Deputy Mayor
- Zoning By-Law Amendment Z-2024-015
- Adoption of Ice Allocation Policy By-Law
- Adoption of Nuisance Plant Control Policy By-Law
- Alcohol policy exemption requests for Cargill Homecoming and Pigstock 2024
Elmwood Community Centre Board
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Council Meeting
The Brockton Council will review several municipal reports, including a community risk assessment and water/wastewater maintenance. The agenda also includes the adoption of a new Letter of Credit Policy and updated committee appointments. Additionally, council will process accounts totaling $937,443.33.
- Adoption of Letter of Credit Policy via By-Law 2024-050
- Elmwood EV Charger Relocation Request
- Review of May 2024 Water and Wastewater Operations Maintenance
- Council Committee Appointments By-Law (2024-051)
- Approval of accounts totaling $937,443.33
Council Meeting
The meeting includes discussions on energy project hosting policies and the renewal of the water and wastewater systems operator contract. Council will also review financial reports as of April 30, 2024, and a request for a temporary liquor licence extension at Birdie Barn Walkerton.
- Motion regarding being an 'Unwilling Host' for wind, solar, and battery storage projects
- Renewal of Water/Wastewater Systems Operator contract (Veolia Services Agreement)
- Proposed temporary liquor licence extension for Birdie Barn Walkerton
- Financial report as of April 30, 2024
- Accounts totaling $968,665.51
Brockton Heritage Committee Meeting
The Brockton Heritage Committee is meeting to discuss heritage conservation matters, including a renovation proposal for the former Armoury building at 215 Jane St, and to review financial reports and ongoing projects. The agenda includes routine items like minutes adoption and correspondence, as well as discussions on the Municipal Heritage Register and a heritage grant program comparison.
- Former Armoury Building Renovation Proposal at 215 Jane St with application emails and drawings
- 2024 Heritage Committee Approved Budget and financial reports for February through May 2024
- Doors Open Brockton 2024 draft brochure review
- Heritage Trust Fund Program By-Law comparison with other municipalities
- Letter to realtors about designated heritage properties
Accessibility Advisory Committee
The Brockton Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to handle routine business: adopting the agenda and minutes from March 22, 2024, and reviewing correspondence. They will discuss a vision statement for the Multi-Year Accessibility Plan 2025 and an accessibility awareness and customer service standards training event. The next meeting is scheduled for June 18, 2024.
- Adoption of March 22, 2024 minutes
- Vision Statement for Multi-Year Accessibility Plan 2025
- Accessibility Awareness and Customer Service Standards Training Event
- Next meeting set for June 18, 2024
Council Meeting
Brockton Council is meeting to review staff reports and make decisions on several operational items, including a FoodCycler pilot program, reallocating accessibility reserve funds for the Optimist Park Playground Phase II, and camera installation proposals. The agenda also includes accounts payable of $810,094.87, a notice of motion for a Bruce Power affordable housing application, and a closed session covering development, land, and litigation matters.
- FoodCycler Pilot Program motion and 2024 program report
- Optimist Park Playground Phase II update and request for accessibility reserve fund reallocation
- Camera installation proposals
- Accounts payable totaling $810,094.87
- Notice of motion for Bruce Power Affordable Housing Stream application
Elmwood Community Centre Board
The Elmwood Community Centre Board is meeting to review financials, discuss ongoing projects including Lions Park upgrade ideas and EV charger location, and consider new business such as 2025 Farmers Week rental fees and a discount request for Elmwood Homecoming 2024. The agenda includes standard items like minutes approval and declarations of interest.
- Lions Park upgrade ideas with attached plans
- Heat study load discussion
- EV charger location discussion
- Farmers Week rental fees for 2025
- Elmwood Homecoming 2024 discount request
Council Meeting
Brockton Council is meeting electronically to consider reports and pass by-laws on items including a sign variance at 43 Eastridge Road, an amended false alarm by-law, a Canada Summer Jobs agreement, an assessment roll policy, a Saugeen Valley conservation agreement, and a Walker Hill subdivision agreement. Council will also hear about donations for a new regional fire training centre, a parkland dedication fee exemption for Larsen and Shaw, and appointments to committees. The meeting includes a closed session for staffing and heritage property matters.
- By-Law 2024-046: Walker Hill Development Inc. Subdivision Agreement
- By-Law 2024-039: 43 Eastridge Road Walkerton Sign Variance
- By-Law 2024-044: Amend False Alarm By-Law
- By-Law 2024-045: NWMO Early Investments in Education and Skills Program Agreement
- Accounts payable totaling $739,532.09
Council Meeting
The Council will review several municipal reports including a dog park pilot project at Lobies Park and tennis court fee recommendations. The agenda also includes a tender award for the Structure 18 (Brant) replacement and various by-law approvals.
- Structure 18 (Brant) Tender Award
- Dog Park Pilot Project – Lobies Park
- Tennis Court Rehabilitation User Fee Recommendations
- By-Law 2024-035 - 2024 Tax Rates By-Law
- Accounts totaling $640,877.40
Council Meeting
Brockton Council is meeting jointly with West Grey and Hanover to discuss the Saugeen Municipal Airport. The agenda includes a financial overview from the auditor, statements from the mayors of the three municipalities, and a general discussion about future options for the airport. No decisions are listed on the agenda; the meeting appears focused on discussion and next steps.
- 2022 SMA Audited Financial Statement
- Statements from Mayors of West Grey, Brockton and Hanover
- General discussion about future options for the airport
- Summary of Saugeen Municipal Airport Agreement
Brockton Heritage Committee Meeting
The Brockton Heritage Committee is meeting to discuss heritage matters, including a renovation proposal for the former Armoury Building at 215 Jane St, Walkerton, which requires committee approval for a building permit. The committee will also review financial reports, correspondence about a possible heritage property, and consider a resolution on the Municipal Heritage Register.
- Renovation proposal for former Armoury Building at 215 Jane St, Walkerton — interior basement redesign, no exterior or staircase work
- Possible heritage property inquiry under correspondence
- Review of 2024 approved heritage committee budget and financial reports for February and March 2024
- Consideration of a subsequent resolution on the Municipal Heritage Register regarding Bill 23 changes
- Heritage Conservation Training Session hosted by Bert Duclos at Kincardine on May 7, 2024
Council Meeting
Brockton Council is meeting to consider adopting the Walkerton Master Servicing Plan, approve several by-laws including a Cleanfarms agreement and landfill fee changes, and receive updates on the Durham Street Bridge rehabilitation and smoking enforcement. The agenda also includes delegations, reports on water and wastewater operations, and a closed session on staffing and employee reviews.
- By-Law 2024-031 to adopt the Master Servicing Plan
- By-Law 2024-029 for Cleanfarms Agreement
- By-Law 2024-030 to amend landfill fees
- By-Law 2024-032 for Walker Hill Development Inc. landowner agreement
- Accounts totaling $435,038.39
Council Meeting
Brockton Council is meeting to consider several reports and by-laws, including the deputy mayor's resignation, replacement of a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado, and updates to personnel policies. Council will also vote on borrowing by-laws for capital works and consider resolutions from other municipalities on blue box regulations and natural gas support. The agenda includes a closed session for land acquisition, employee negotiations, and legal advice.
- By-Law 2024-022: OILC borrowing for ongoing capital works
- By-Law 2024-023: Amend 2024 borrowing for capital expenditures
- By-Law 2024-024/025/026: Adopt amended personnel, hours of work, and overtime policies
- Report on 2008 Chevrolet Silverado replacement
- Accounts totaling $2,880,151.12
Accessibility Advisory Committee
The Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss a joint proposal with West Grey for an accessibility grant to improve the Elmwood Community Centre. The committee will also review the current Multi-Year Accessibility Plan (2021-2025) and consider future planning. A training event on accessibility awareness and customer service standards is also on the agenda.
- Enabling Accessibility Grant – Joint proposal with West Grey for improvements to the Elmwood Community Centre
- Multi-Year Accessibility Plan 2025- – Review of current plan (adopted by By-Law 2021-167) and discussion of future planning
- Accessibility Awareness and Customer Service Standards Training Event – Proposed training for committee or public
Brockton Police Services Board Meeting
The Brockton Police Services Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving accounts, reviewing a false alarm report, and receiving updates on court security and the South Bruce OPP Detachment Board. The board will also discuss the upcoming consolidation into the joint Detachment Board effective April 1, 2024.
- Accounts 02/14/24 to 02/29/24 - $119,193.43
- False Alarm Report - February 2024
- Court Security Cell Phones and Court Security updates
- South Bruce O.P.P. Detachment Board Update - Report CLK2024-05
- February 2024 Financial Report
Elmwood Community Centre Board
The Elmwood Community Centre Board is meeting to handle routine business: approving minutes, receiving the treasurer's report and 2024 operating budget, and discussing ongoing items like a mobility/elevator grant application and filing cabinet needs. New business includes Elmwood Fitness, AED maintenance, a diamond rental request from Hanover Minor Ball, and disposal of redundant items.
- Treasurer's report and 2024 operating budget review
- Mobility/elevator grant application discussion
- Elmwood Fitness new business item
- AED maintenance discussion
- Diamond rental request from Hanover Minor Ball
Council Meeting
Brockton Council is meeting to review a development charges study update, consider a fee change for drop-in shinny hockey, and discuss several grant applications. They will also consider accounts payable of $719,963.14 and enter closed session for staffing and legal matters.
- Development Charges Study Update
- Drop-In Shinny Hockey Fee amendment (By-Law 2024-020)
- Accounts payable $719,963.14
- 2024 Borrowing for Capital Expenditures By-Law (2024-019)
- Housing Accelerator Fund Grant Application Update
Parks and Recreation Committee
The Brockton Parks and Recreation Committee is meeting to discuss several park and recreation items, including Cargill projects, a shade tree program, an OTF grant for a ball diamond, 2024 projects, Optimist Park, a budget update, a new arena, and a project management team update. The agenda lists these as new business items, but no details or attachments are provided for them. The only attachment is the draft minutes from the December 7, 2023 meeting.
- Cargill Projects
- Shade Tree Program
- OTF Grant - Ball Diamond
- 2024 Projects
- New Arena
Accessibility Advisory Committee
The committee will discuss the approved 2024 budget, a joint grant proposal for Elmwood Community Centre that was declined, and a grant application for new planters and mats to improve downtown sidewalk accessibility.
- 2024 Municipal Budget approved by Council with $2,500 in revenue from NWMO skills and training funding
- Enabling Accessibility Grant joint proposal with West Grey for Elmwood Community Centre improvements declined by West Grey Council
- Brockton applied for a Rural Economic Development Grant for new planters, garbage cans, and mobi mats for downtown sidewalks
- Accessible parking signage and line painting to be installed in Spring when weather permits
- Delegation from Walkerton & District Optimist Club regarding Optimist Park playground equipment
Brockton Police Services Board Meeting
The Brockton Police Services Board is meeting to approve accounts, review the January 2024 financial report and the OPP Detachment Commander's report, and discuss items carried forward including a false alarm report and court security. The board will also receive correspondence on Community Safety and Policing Act regulations and resolutions from other municipalities regarding a transition committee.
- Accounts 01/18/24 to 01/31/24 - $211,461.00 (includes cancelled OAPSB Zone 5 membership fee)
- Accounts 12/31/23 to 01/18/24 - $62.16
- Accounts 01/31/24 to 02/14/24 - $175.00
- January 2024 False Alarm Report
- Community Safety and Policing Act 2019 Regulations - Report CLK2024-04 and Council Resolution
Council Meeting
This is a special council meeting focused on the 2024 tax-supported budget. Council will discuss and potentially adopt the budget, including a draft update and a budget by-law. It will also consider two financial assistance requests and a fence request.
- Adoption of 2024 tax-supported budget and By-Law 2024-016
- Discussion on 2024 Draft Budget Update Version 3
- Walkerton Lawn Bowling fence request
- Cargill Greenock Swamp Promotional Association financial assistance request
- Confirmatory by-law 2024-017 for the meeting
Council Meeting
Brockton Council is meeting to review routine reports including water and wastewater operations, building permits, council remuneration, and parkland cash-in-lieu, and to consider a Green Inclusive Community Build Fund application for a new municipal complex. The meeting also includes a closed session on a heritage property update and by-law enforcement matters.
- Green Inclusive Community Build Fund application for new municipal complex
- Accounts payable totaling $424,713.15
- January 2024 water and wastewater operations maintenance report
- 2023 building permit fee annual report
- Proclamation requests for Irish Heritage Month and Menstrual Health Day
Council Meeting
Council will consider and adopt the 2024 Tax-Supported Budget, including operating and capital requests. They will also discuss donation requests from Cargill Homecoming and the Walkerton Football Club.
- Cargill Homecoming donation request
- Walkerton Football Club financial request
- 2024 Draft Budget update and adoption
- Council discussion on tax-supported operating budget and capital requests
- By-Law 2024-012 to confirm proceedings
Elmwood Community Centre Board
The Elmwood Community Centre Board is holding a regular meeting to review minutes, discuss ongoing items like a fire panel and EV charger relocation, and consider new topics including Lion's Park usage and bartending. No major decisions or financial actions are listed.
- Review of draft meeting minutes from January 2, 2024
- Treasurer's report and 2023 financial review
- Ongoing business: fire panel, EV charger relocation, furnace update, website
- New business: Lion's Park usage, bartending, Entandem fees
Council Meeting
Council will review updates regarding the Durham Street Bridge rehabilitation and load restrictions. The agenda also includes discussions on a proposed branch drain for the Dales Municipal Drain and various service recognitions.
- Durham Street Bridge rehabilitation and load restrictions update
- Petition and engineer appointment for Proposed Branch Drain on the Dales Municipal Drain (Botter)
- Recognition of 20 years of service for Mike Loos and Jeff Kieffer
- By-Law 2024-013: Bruce County Alternate Truck Route Agreement
- Accounts totaling $1,925,982.72
Brockton Heritage Committee Meeting
The Brockton Heritage Committee will review a promotional proposal and draft application for Doors Open 2024, and consider an amendment to the Heritage Trust Fund Program By-Law. The meeting also includes adoption of previous minutes, financial reports, and a closed session on a designated heritage property proposal.
- Doors Open 2024 Promotional Proposal and related draft documents
- By-Law 2023-049 to amend the Heritage Trust Fund Program By-Law
- Closed session for personal matters about an identifiable individual – Designated Heritage Property Proposal
Council Meeting
Brockton Council will consider several by-laws, including accepting the East Ridge Business Park Phase 3A tender and approving the 2024 non-tax supported budget. They will also review year-end reports on animal control, planning, and building activities, and discuss resolutions on volunteer firefighter tax credits and Municipal Innovation Council participation. The meeting includes a closed session for labour, litigation, and negotiation matters.
- By-Law 2024-002: East Ridge Business Park Expansion Phase 3A tender acceptance
- By-Law 2024-008: Approve 2024 Non-Tax Supported Municipal Budget
- By-Law 2024-009: Water Service Rates and Charges
- By-Law 2024-010: Restricted Load Period
- Accounts payable totaling $320,484.51
Brockton Police Services Board Meeting
The Brockton Police Services Board is meeting to handle routine business, including adopting the previous minutes, approving accounts totaling $216,356.25 for December 6-31, 2023, and receiving reports on false alarms, court security, and the Community Safety and Policing Act update. The board will also hear the OPP Detachment Commander's report for December 2023 and discuss the sold-out CSPA Summit.
- Accounts 12/06/23 to 12/31/23 - $216,356.25
- December 2023 False Alarm Report
- Court Security update
- Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019 Update - Report CLK2024-02
- CSPA Summit February 27-28, 2024 (sold out, waitlist available)
Council Meeting
Brockton Council is meeting to continue discussions on the 2024 tax-supported operating budget and capital requests, and to review the non-tax supported operating budgets for building/property standards and water/wastewater, along with capital requests. The meeting includes a possible closed session for labour relations or employee negotiations, and a confirmatory by-law.
- Continued discussion on 2024 tax-supported operating budget and capital requests
- Review of 2024 non-tax supported budget for building/property standards
- Review of 2024 non-tax supported budget for water and wastewater
- Review of 2024 non-tax supported capital projects (Appendix A)
- Closed session on labour relations or employee negotiations
Council Meeting
Council is discussing the 2024 tax-supported operating budget and capital requests, including a presentation from the CFO and a staffing request for the Brockton Child Care Centre. A delegation from the Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee is also scheduled. The meeting includes a possible closed session for labour relations.
- 2024 Budget Overview Presentation by CFO Trish Serratore
- Brockton Child Care Centre staffing request
- Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority letter
- Council discussion on tax-supported operating budget and capital requests
- Possible closed session for employee negotiations
Council Meeting
Brockton Council meets to consider several reports and by-laws, including a tender for the East Ridge Business Park Phase 3A expansion, an EPCOR update, and a motion on natural gas. Council will also hold a closed session for committee appointments and receive updates on the Community Safety and Policing Act and the Saugeen Municipal Airport. The agenda includes routine items such as accounts totaling $3,449,843.06 and several proclamations.
- East Ridge Business Park Phase 3A tender acceptance by-law (2024-002)
- Accounts payable totaling $3,449,843.06
- Motion on importance of natural gas in Brockton
- EPCOR update and notice of withdrawal of application
- Saugeen Municipal Airport correspondence and meeting request
Elmwood Community Centre Board
The Elmwood Community Centre Board is meeting to discuss routine business including the treasurer's report, a budget update from West Grey, and proposed fees and charges. The board will also review minutes from the previous meeting and receive updates on a charging station and HVAC system.
- Treasurer's Report with December 2023 financials
- West Grey Budget Update
- Fees and Charges discussion
- Charging Station update
- HVAC update