The Corporation of the Township of Brock

Committee of the Whole Minutes

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Council Chambers - 1 Cameron St. E. Cannington and Electronically
Members Present:
  • Mayor Walter Schummer
  • Regional Councillor Michael Jubb
  • Ward 1 Councillor Peter Frank
  • Ward 2 Councillor Claire Doble
  • Ward 3 Councillor Angela Canavan
  • Ward 4 Councillor Cria Pettingill
  • Ward 5 Councillor Lynn Campbell
Staff Present:
  • CAO Michelle Willson
  • Clerk/Deputy CAO Fernando Lamanna
  • Clerk's Assistant Deena Hunt
  • Clerk's Assistant Stefanie Stickwood
  • Tax and Accounting Clerk Michele Kerswill
  • Director Parks, Recreation and Facilities R. Wayne Ward
  • Director Development Services Robin Prentice
  • Fire Chief Rick Harrison
  • Director of Public Works Dylan Quigley

1.
Meeting Details (only on agenda)

  

2.
Call to Order & Moment of Silence - 10:00 a.m.

  

Mayor Schummer called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. and a quorum was present.

3.
Land Acknowledgement

  

It is important to begin each public gathering with a Land and Territorial Acknowledgement, to recognize the Indigenous people for being good stewards of the land and environment, here where we are meeting today. The Township of Brock has traditionally been a hunting and fishing ground for First Nations people. We reside on and benefit from the Williams Treaty Territories, on the land of the Mississaugas and Chippewas. May we share the land as long as the sun rises, the grass grows and river flows.

4.
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and Nature Thereof

  

4.1
Councillor Canavan - Rise from Closed Session

  

Councillor Canavan advised that she is an employee of Brock Community Health Centre and would refrain from discussion and voting on Closed Meeting Agenda Item 5.3 Municipal Act Bonusing - Commercial Leases.

5.
Closed Session

  
  • Resolution:COW-2024-175
    Moved byCouncillor Pettingill

    Be it Resolved That Committee of the Whole proceed into a Closed Meeting at 10:02 a.m. to discuss the following matters:

    • personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees pursuant to Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act 
    • a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board pursuant to Section 239(2)(c) of the Municipal Act 
    • Information (e.g., a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, or financial information) that belongs to the municipality and has monetary value Section 239 (3.1)
    CARRIED

5.1
Brock Township Committees Memberships

 

5.2
Pending Sale of Unopened Laneway, Sunderland

 

5.3
Councillor Canavan left the meeting at 10:36 a.m.

 

5.4
Municipal Act Bonusing - Commercial Leases

 

6.
Rise from Closed Session

 This item has conflict. 
  • Councillor Canavan declared a conflict on this item. (Councillor Canavan advised that she is an employee of Brock Community Health Centre and would refrain from discussion and voting on Closed Meeting Agenda Item 5.3 Municipal Act Bonusing - Commercial Leases.)
  • Resolution:COW-2024-176
    Moved byCouncillor Pettingill

    Be It Resolved That Committee of the Whole rise & report from Closed Meeting at 11:12 a.m.; and
    That Committee endorse all direction provided to staff, at the Closed Meeting of Committee of the Whole, held on October 7, 2024; and
    That Committee break for a recess until 11:19 a.m.

    CARRIED

7.
Presentation(s)

  

None.

8.
Delegation(s) / Petition(s)

  

None.

9.
Sub-Committees

  

9.1
Finance Committee (Mayor Schummer - Chair)

  

There was no correspondence for consideration.

9.2
Operations Committee (Councillor Pettingill - Chair)

  

There was no correspondence for consideration.

9.3
Parks, Recreation and Facilities Committee (Councillor Campbell - Chair)

  

9.3.1
Report 2024-PRF-023, Fairgate Park swings

This item has attachments.  

Director of Parks, Recreation and Facilities

  • Resolution:COW-2024-177
    Moved byCouncillor Doble

    Be It Resolved That Report 2024-PRF-023 Fairgate Park Swings be received; and
    That staff be directed to proceed with the installation of the swing set and engineered wood fiber surface; and
    That the funding for this installation be taken from the Parks Reserve Fund.

    CARRIED

9.3.2
Report 2024-PRF-022, MacLeod Park Plan Revision

This item has attachments.  

Director of Parks, Recreation and Facilities 

  • Resolution:COW-2024-178
    Moved byCouncillor Doble

    Be It Resolved That Report 2024-PRF-022, MacLeod Park Plan Revision be received; and
    That Council approve Concept Option 1 for MacLeod Park.

  • Amendment:
    Resolution:COW-2024-179
    Moved byCouncillor Doble

    Be it Resolved that Resolution COW-2024-178 be amended by including "That Council directs staff to publish to the public, Concept 1 and and Concept 2, holding an Open House for public input from residents and community groups; and
    That Council directs staff to complete the public Open House and return back with a report by the end of 2024.

    CARRIED

  • Main Amended Motion

    Resolution:COW-2024-178
    Moved byCouncillor Doble

    Be It Resolved That Report 2024-PRF-022, MacLeod Park Plan Revision be received; and
    That Council directs staff to publish to the public, Concept 1 and and Concept 2, holding an Open House for public input from residents and community groups; and
    That Council directs staff to complete the public Open House and return back with a report by the end of 2024.

    CARRIED

9.4
Tourism, Economic Development and Community Committee (Councillor Canavan - Chair)

  

There was no correspondence for consideration.

9.5
Protection Services Committee (Councillor Frank - Chair)

  

9.5.1
Report 2024-PS-013, Fire Station Repairs

This item has attachments.  

Fire Chief 

  • Resolution:COW-2024-180
    Moved byRegional Councillor Jubb

    Be It Resolved That Report 2024-PS-013, Fire Station Repairs be received; and
    That Committee defers the report to the Council meeting held on October 21st, in order to obtain options on the stair replacement and update on warranty work.

    CARRIED

9.6
Development Services Committee (Councillor Doble - Chair)

  

There was no correspondence for consideration.

9.7
General Government Committee (Regional Councillor Jubb - Chair)

  

There was no correspondence for consideration.

9.8
Climate Committee (Councillor Pettingill - Chair)

  

There was no correspondence for consideration.

10.
Other Business

  

None.

11.
Public Questions and Clarification

  

There were no public questions for clarification.

12.
Adjournment

  
  • Resolution:COW-2024-181
    Moved byCouncillor Canavan

    Be It Resolved That the Committee of the Whole meeting adjourn at 12:00 p.m.

    CARRIED
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