The Corporation of the Township of Brock

Council Minutes

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Virtual Meeting
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 Ingrid Svelnis
  • Clerk/Deputy CAO Fernando Lamanna
  • Clerk's Assistant Deena Hunt
  • Clerk's Assistant, Stefanie Stickwood
  • Director of Finance/Treasurer Trena DeBruijn
  • Fire Chief Rick Harrison
  • Director of Public Works Paul Lagrandeur
  • Manager Facilities and IT, R. Wayne Ward
  • Director Development Services Robin Prentice

1.
Zoom Link (Agenda only)

  

2.
Call to Order & Moment of Silence - 6:00 p.m.

  

Mayor Schummer called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.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 - Cannington Haunted Attraction Request (12.3)

  

Councillor Canavan advised that she is the Chair of the Cannington Haunted Attraction and would refrain from discussion or voting on communication 182/23.

5.
Community Announcements

  

None.

6.
Public Meeting

  

None.

7.
Presentations

  

None.

8.
Delegations / Petitions

  

8.1
Oak Ridges Hospice - Hike for Hospice

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Communication Number 213/23

Meghan McLeod, Fund Development and Communications Coordinator, Oak Ridges Hospice, Port Perry provided a delegation which included the following:

  • the Oak Ridges Hospice opened in 2021
  • helped over 250 residents and their families
  • funded 47% by Ministry of Health and 53% from grants, donations and fundraisers
  • the fundraiser event 'Hike for Hospice' is scheduled for Sunday June 4, 2023 in Palmer Park, Port Perry
  • all care provided at Oak Ridges Hospice is free of charge and includes PSW, RPN and RN care
  • invite Council to visit the hospice and participate in Hike for Hospice
  • Resolution:C-2023-079
    Moved byCouncillor Frank
    Seconded byCouncillor Canavan

    BE IT RESOLVED THAT Communication Number 213/23, Oak Ridges Hospice - Hike for Hospice, presented by Meghan McLeod be received; and
    THAT the June 4 event be promoted on the Township website.

    CARRIED

9.
Ratification of COW Recommendations

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  • Resolution:C-2023-080
    Moved byCouncillor Canavan
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Jubb

    BE IT RESOLVED THAT Committee of the Whole recommendations from the March 27, and April 11, 2023 meetings be adopted; and
    THAT Committee of the Whole recommendations from April 24, 2023 with respect to Report 2023-PRF-010 Boat Launch and Harbour Students, as amended, and Report 2023-FI-004 Tile Drainage Loan Application be adopted.

    CARRIED

10.
Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meetings

  
  • Resolution:C-2023-081
    Moved byCouncillor Doble
    Seconded byCouncillor Frank

    BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council adopts all minutes of previous Council meetings as listed in Section 10.1.

    CARRIED

10.1
Minutes of previous Council Meetings

  

11.
Reports

  

None.

12.
Correspondence

  
  • Resolution:C-2023-082
    Moved byRegional Councillor Jubb
    Seconded byCouncillor Doble

    BE IT RESOLVED THAT the items listed in Section 12 Correspondence be approved save and except communication numbers 165/23, 199/23, 203/23, and 205/23.

    CARRIED

12.1
Annual Antique Show - Beaverton Thorah Eldon Historical Society

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Communication Number 165/23

  • Resolution:C-2023-083
    Moved byCouncillor Pettingill
    Seconded byCouncillor Doble

    BE IT RESOLVED THAT Communication Number 165/23, as submitted by "organizer" Heather Salzman, Beaverton Thorah Eldon Historical Society (BTEHS) regarding their annual Antique Show be received; and

    THAT Council has no objection to the special event occurring at the Foster Hewitt Memorial Community Centre on June 3-4, 2023 from 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. daily subject to availability; and

    THAT Council has no objection to food trucks being permitted at the Foster Hewitt Memorial Community Centre for June 3-4, 2023 subject to the “Organizer” providing the township Clerks department with proof of all valid and current food truck documentation, including but not limited to licensing, health inspection, and insurance certificates, by no later than 10 business days prior to the event;

    THAT staff be directed to provide garbage and recycling receptacles prior to the event subject to availability.

    CARRIED

12.2
Track and Field Request - McCaskill's Mills Public School

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Communication Number 166/23

  • Resolution:C-2023-084

    BE IT RESOLVED THAT Communication Number 166/23 Track and Field Request, submitted by McCaskill's Mills be received; and
    THAT Council has no objection to the Track and Field event to be held on either May 26 or May 27, 2023; and
    THAT Staff be directed to provide road barriers for the south-end portion of Albert Street at the school's north parking lot entrance.  

12.3
Cannington Haunted Attraction Request - Kevin MacDonald

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Communication Number 182/23

  • Councillor Canavan declared a conflict on this item. (Councillor Canavan advised that she is the Chair of the Cannington Haunted Attraction and would refrain from discussion or voting on communication 182/23.)
  • Resolution:C-2023-085

    BE IT RESOLVED THAT Communication Number 182/23, Cannington Haunted Attraction request, submitted by Kevin MacDonald be received; and
    THAT Council has no objections to the event taking place October 20-21 and October 27-28 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.; and
    THAT Council approve exclusive use of the nature trail and pavilions in MacLeod Park from October 14 - October 28; and 
    THAT insurance be provided with a minimum 2,000,000 liability naming the Township of Brock as additional insured; and
    THAT staff provide additional garbage receptacles subject to availability; and
    THAT staff work with The Cannington Haunted Attraction organizers to secure portable toilets at the cost of the Cannington Haunted Attraction organizers; and
    THAT Council approves the request for the presence of volunteer firefighters subject to availability.

12.4
Stop Sign Request York Street and Bay Street, Beaverton - Jessica Clark

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Communication Number 197/23

  • Resolution:C-2023-086

    BE IT RESOLVED THAT Communication Number 197/23, Stop Sign Request for York Street and Bay Street in Beaverton be received; and
    THAT Council refer the matter to staff for a report back on the feasibility of the request.

12.5
Speed Bump Request for Concession 9, Thorah - Yvonne deBourbon

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Communication Number 199/23

  • Resolution:C-2023-087
    Moved byCouncillor Frank
    Seconded byCouncillor Doble

    BE IT RESOLVED THAT Communication Number 199/23, Speed Bump Request for Concession 9 Thorah, submitted by Yvonne deBourbon be received; and
    THAT Council refer the matter to staff for an investigation and report back.

    CARRIED

12.6
Food Truck Request for James Barker Band - Beaverton Lions Club Event

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Communication Number 200/23

  • Resolution:C-2023-088

    BE IT RESOLVED THAT Communication Number 200/23, Food Truck Request for the Special Event 'James Barker Band' to be held on Friday, August 4th 2023, submitted by the “Organizer”, Michelle Beaudry, Co-Chair Beaverton Lions 75th Anniversary James Barker Band Committee, be received; and

    THAT Council has no objection to food trucks being permitted at the Foster Hewitt Memorial Community Centre for August 3 and August 4, 2023 subject to the “Organizer” providing the township Clerks department with proof of all valid and current food truck documentation, including but not limited to licensing, health inspection, and insurance certificates, by no later than 10 business days prior to the event; and

    THAT Council have no objection to the use of hydro at the Foster Hewitt Memorial Community Centre for the food truck vendors.

12.7
Cormorant Management request on Municipally Owned right-of-way, Thorah Island - Larry Wickett

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Communication Number 201/23

  • Resolution:C-2023-089

    WHEREAS Thorah Island, located on Lake Simcoe, has been inundated with Cormorant colonies and has experienced deterioration of shoreline vegetation and trees; and
    WHEREAS the Thorah Island Cormorant Management Operation has been continuous since 2011 with a positive reversal of vegetation and tree growth along its shoreline, allowing other birds to re-habitat the island; and
    WHEREAS The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act has specific provisions which enable private landowners to protect their property from cormorants, under Subsection 31 (1) an individual who believes on reasonable grounds that cormorants are damaging or are about to damage their property may harass, capture or kill the cormorants on their property; and
    WHEREAS a landowner can appoint an agent(s) to act on their behalf to harass or kill cormorants on their land, as prescribed in Section 132 of O. Reg 665/98; and
    WHEREAS the Township of Brock believes on reasonable grounds that cormorants are damaging trees and vegetation along its 66-foot right-of-way along the shoreline on Thorah Island, as well as the fishery in Lake Simcoe; and
    BE IT RESOLVED THAT Communication Number 201/23, Request to authorize agents for cormorant management on municipally owned 66 foot right-of-way along the shoreline - Thorah Island, Submitted by Larry Wickett be received; and
    THAT Council provide permission to Larry Wickett, Paul Stojanovski, Brian Cartwright, Bryan Whyte and Luke Hendriks to act as agents as prescribed in Section 132 of O. Reg 665/98, for the Cormorant Management operation on the Township's owned 66 foot right-of-way along the shoreline on Thorah Island, subject to the following conditions:

      1. Spring culling of the Cormorants may commence as early as April 24 to June 16, 2023, however must cease immediately upon hatching of any nesting eggs.
      2. Spring culling is limited to Monday's through Friday's save and except holidays.
      3. Late summer culling of the Cormorants is limited between August 14 - August 31, 2023 on Monday's to Thursday's save and except holidays, subject to all nesting on the island has ended.
      4. Fall culling of the Cormorants is limited to September 5 - November 3, 2023 on Monday's to Friday's save except from holidays.
      5. The agents enter into an agreement with the Township, acknowledging the conditions imposed. 

12.8
Streetlight Request Highway 12 and Simcoe Street, Beaverton - Fabian Brown

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Communication Number 202/23

  • Resolution:C-2023-090

    BE IT RESOLVED THAT Communication Number 202/23, Streetlight Request for Highway 12 and Simcoe Street, Beaverton, submitted by Fabian Brown be received; and
    THAT Council direct staff to refer the correspondence to the Region of Durham for a review and response back to the resident with a copy to council.

12.9
Use of Township's Projector and Outdoor Movie Screen - McCaskill's Mills Public School

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Communication Number 203/23

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  • Resolution:C-2023-091
    Moved byRegional Councillor Jubb
    Seconded byCouncillor Pettingill

    BE IT RESOLVED THAT Communication Number 203/23, Use of Township's Outdoor Projector and Movie Screen, submitted by McCaskill's Mills Public School be received; and
    THAT staff provide McCaskill's Mills Public School with an explanation for the denial of the request.

    CARRIED

12.10
Municipal Representation on the Trent Conservation Coalition Source Protection Committee – Selection of Candidates - Kawartha Conservation Authority

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Communication Number 204/23

  • Resolution:C-2023-092

    BE IT RESOLVED THAT Communication Number 204/23, Municipal Representation on the Trent Conservation Coalition Source Protection Committee – Selection of Candidates, submitted by the Kawartha Conservation Authority be received; and
    THAT The Township of Brock endorse The City of Kawartha Lakes Supervisor, Policy Planning Paul Pentikainen as the Kawartha-Haliburton municipal representative on the Trent Conservation Coalition Source Protection Committee. 

12.11
Resumption of Ontario Northland Rail Service – Beaverton Station - Region of Durham

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Communication Number 205/23

  • Resolution:C-2023-093
    Moved byRegional Councillor Jubb
    Seconded byCouncillor Frank

    BE IT RESOLVED THAT Communication Number 205/23, Resumption of Ontario Northland Rail Service - Beaverton Station as submitted by the Region of Durham be received; and
    THAT Council approve and authorize the Mayor's signature on the letter to the Minister of Transportation and staff forward the executed letter to Regional Chair, John Henry.

    CARRIED

13.
Notices of Motions

  

None.

14.
By-Laws

  
  • Resolution:C-2023-094
    Moved byCouncillor Pettingill
    Seconded byCouncillor Canavan

    BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-laws 3182-2023, 3184-2023, 3185-2023, 3186-2023 and 3188-2023 be taken as read, enacted and signed by the Mayor and Municipal Clerk.

    CARRIED

15.
Closed Session

  

None.

16.
Rise from Closed Session

  

17.
Other Business

  

Mayor Schummer provided information from the MPP Roundtable event hosted by the Region of Durham last week advising that Laurie Scott MPP Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock did not receive an invitation.

18.
Public Questions and Clarification

  

There were no public questions for clarification.

19.
Confirmation By-law

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By-law Number 3187-2023 - to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Brock at its meeting held on April 24, 2023

  • Resolution:C-2023-095
    Moved byCouncillor Frank
    Seconded byCouncillor Canavan

    BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law Number 3187-2023, being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Brock at its meeting held on April 24, 2023 be taken as read, enacted and signed by the Mayor and Clerk/Deputy CAO.

    CARRIED

20.
Adjournment

  
  • Resolution:C-2023-096
    Moved byRegional Councillor Jubb
    Seconded byCouncillor Frank

    BE IT RESOLVED THAT the meeting of Council adjourn at 6:54 p.m.

    CARRIED
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