Brockville meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Brockville committees tackle pet cemetery fees, infrastructure spending, and minor variance requests

Brockville's General Committee was scheduled to vote on a $550 pet cemetery user fee and a series of infrastructure projects totaling over $250,000 at its July 21 meeting. Minutes have not yet been published, so outcomes are not confirmed.

General Committee — July 21

The committee agenda included a proposal to resume pet burial services at Pet Cemetery C and set a new user fee of $550, which would require a bylaw amendment (Report 2026-56).

Several infrastructure items were also on the agenda:

• A traffic by-law amendment to add two pedestrian crossovers — one at Brock Street and the Brock Trail, and another at Bartholomew Street serving the 220 Bartholomew Street development (Report 2026-106).
• An application to the Building Communities Strong Fund for reconstruction of the refueling apron and taxiway at the Brockville Regional 1000 Islands Tackaberry Airport (Report 2026-107).
• Purchase and installation of an automatic transfer switch for the Gord Watts Municipal Center at a cost of $19,951 (Report 2026-111).
• A contract of $87,300 with Capital Land Clearing Ltd. for greenspace clearing on Adley Drive (Report 2026-109).
• $83,100 for optional items on the Reynolds Park Pavilion tender.
• Up to $61,060 for roof repair of the St. Lawrence Park East Pavilion.
• Winter maintenance material purchases.

All items were listed for committee consideration; minutes confirming votes and outcomes have not been published.

Committee of Adjustment — July 22

The Committee of Adjustment was scheduled to hear and vote on three minor variance applications:

• **5 Brookside Place** — a request to reduce the rear yard setback from 7.5 m to 5.23 m to allow a three-season sunroom. The application was listed with a condition of Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority (CRCA) approval.
• **1071 Shearer Drive** — a request to reduce the rear yard setback from 7.5 m to 6.4 m for a three-season sunroom.
• **820 Laurier Boulevard** — a request to approve a loading space in the front yard.

The committee was also scheduled to adopt minutes from its June 17, 2026 meeting. Minutes from the July 22 meeting have not yet been published.

Recreation Advisory Committee — July 30

The Recreation Advisory Committee agenda included staff reports on the Memorial Centre Roof Project and potential Municipal Urban Recreation Facility (MURF) funding. The committee was also scheduled to hear a presentation from Joan Simon, Fundraising and Sponsorship Coordinator, on fundraising next steps. Minutes are not yet available.

Coming up

Brock Trail Advisory Committee — Thursday, August 6, 2026: The committee will review updates on John Taylor Park improvements (benches ordered, lighting proposal in progress, decorative fence approved), the North Gorge drainage project (awaiting CN approval before tendering can begin), and new trail signage to be ordered. Members will also discuss graffiti issues along the trail and prepare for an annual presentation to General Committee in September.

Brockville council weighs new hotel tax, transit cuts, procurement changes

Brockville city council met on June 23 to consider several policy changes, including a new tax on short-term accommodations, updates to purchasing rules, and reductions to transit service. The agenda also included traffic-sign modifications and a closed-door discussion about property acquisitions downtown. Official minutes from the meeting have not yet been published, so the items listed remain proposals that council debated but have not formally approved.

Proposed municipal accommodation tax

Council reviewed a proposed bylaw (047-2026) that would introduce a Municipal Accommodation Tax on hotel stays and other short-term lodging. Such a tax, common in many Ontario municipalities, is typically charged per night and collected by operators. The revenue would be used to support local tourism and marketing efforts. No vote tally or rate was provided in the agenda.

Transit system changes

The agenda included modifications to the city’s transit system to remove low-usage stops. While the specific stops were not listed in the available summary, the change is intended to streamline bus routes and improve efficiency. Residents who rely on those stops may face longer walks to alternative locations.

Procurement policy update

Council considered updating the city’s procurement policy to comply with the provincial Buy Ontario Act. The change would affect how the city purchases goods and services, potentially giving preference to Ontario-based suppliers. The agenda did not specify details of the policy language.

Traffic bylaw amendments

A proposed traffic-bylaw amendment would modify signage on Liston Avenue near Steacy Gardens. The exact change—whether new stop signs, speed limits, or other restrictions—was not detailed in the summary.

Closed session on land acquisition

Council moved into a closed session to discuss the potential acquisition of properties at 36-46 King Street W. Real-estate negotiations are exempt from open-meeting rules under the Municipal Act. No public details were released.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are scheduled in the next 14 days, according to current records. Residents can check the city’s website for future agendas and minutes as they become available.