The Corporation of the Township of Brock

Council 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
  • Deputy Clerk Maralee Drake
  • Clerk's Assistant Stefanie Stickwood
  • Director of Finance/Treasurer Trena DeBruijn
  • Director Development Services Robin Prentice
  • Fire Chief Rick Harrison
  • Director Public Works Dylan Quigley

1.

  
Ward 2 Councillor Claire Doble joined the meeting at 9:58 AM.

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

3.

  

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.

Councillor Canavan advised that she is a member of Sunderland Maple Syrup Festival, with respect to agenda item 12.3  was declaring a non-qualifying interest in the agenda item under the spirit of the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act Sec. 1.1(4) and Sec. 4(j) and 4(k) and would therefore participate in discussion and voting concerning the matter.

Councillor Canavan advised that she is a member of Cannington Haunted Attraction, with respect to agenda item 12.4, was declaring a non-qualifying interest in the agenda item under the spirit of the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act Sec. 1.1(4) and Sec. 4(j) and 4(k) and would therefore participate in discussion and voting concerning the matter.

5.

  

Jason Lapp, Supervisor of Operations, presented the Long Service Award and Recognition to Kim Galiegue on behalf of Good Roads and provided the following comments:

  • recognition of 46 years of service to Brock Township
  • began as casual labourer, then moved to heavy equipment operator
  • Kim provided good training to other staff noting the importance of working hard for the tax payers

Kim Galiegue expressed appreciation to staff and Council for attending this presentation.

6.

  

None.

7.

  

Ron Trewin, Senior Project Manager, Transportation Design, Prashanth Selvakumar, Project Manager, and Nga Nguyen, Project Manager, Durham Region

Ron Trewin, Durham Region provided a presentation which included:

  • future plans include a road bypass of the Hamlet of Vallentyne on Region-owned farmland that was purchased in 1992 to allow for a bypass
  • some fill placement on the Vallentyne farmland for road construction with excess soil from Regional Road 13 rural road project
  • soil from Regional Road 13 is uncontaminated and will be tested on site during construction of the bypass
  • a berm will be created and landscaped
  • low area on farmland will receive fill to improve farming
  • some fill placement in an old gravel pit on the Region-owned farmland with excess soil from a rural Regional road project
  • forthcoming updates on the bypass to be presented to Council
  • Resolution:C-2024-189
    Moved byCouncillor Frank
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Jubb

    Be it Resolved That the presentation by Ron Trewin, Senior Project Manager - Transportation Design for Durham Region with respect to Vallentyne Farm Discussion be received.

    CARRIED

8.

  

Cynthia Davis, President & CEO, Lakeridge Health introduced Nancy Shaw, Senior Director Community Relations, and Bill Simms, Vice Chair of Lakeridge Health Board. Ms. Davis provided a delegation with respect to Durham Region's Integrated System of Care which included:

  • 2024/2025 Annual Priorities:
    • accessing and improving care
    • zeroing in on safety
    • supporting our people
    • healthy finances
  • Increasing access to Primary Care
    • Queen's-Lakeridge Health MD Family Medicine Program - second year
  • Increased access to cutting-edge care, closer to home
    • surgical robotics at Oshawa location
    • first PET CT scanner at Oshawa location
    • CT scanner at Port Perry location
  • Building an integrated system of care for Durham Region
    • received a $10 million Planning Grant to review their master plan and add:
      • North Whitby new hospital
      • continuing care rehab centre in Pickering
      • special services at Oshawa location
    • phase 2 of the redevelopment of Bowmanville hospital, temporary helipad operational
    • Jerry Coughlan Health & Wellness Centre open in North Pickering (stand alone surgical centre)
    • 2 year anniversary of long term care home, Lakeridge Gardens, in Ajax
  • Fostering Inclusive Environment
    • IDEAA - Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Anti-racism multi-year plan
  • Coordinating and Integrating Mental Health & Addictions
    • Central Connect launched
    • redevelopment of Emergency Departments
  • Vision for a Coordinated System of Mental Health & Addictions Care
    • a proposal is before the government for the Oshawa Emergency Department to specialize in mental health and addiction services
    • urgent care clinics as part of spoke model, after hour care
    • mobile unit to travel to specific locations not connected to a spoke location
  • Resolution:C-2024-190
    Moved byCouncillor Pettingill
    Seconded byCouncillor Canavan

    Be it Resolved That the presentation by Cynthia Davis, CAO and President of Lakeridge Health with respect to Durham Region Health and Lakeridge Health Update be received.

    CARRIED

None.

  • Resolution:C-2024-191
    Moved byCouncillor Pettingill
    Seconded byCouncillor Doble

    Be it Resolved That Council adopts all minutes of previous Council and Committee of the Whole meetings as listed in Section 10.1:

    • Council - Closed - July 15, 2024
    • Council - August 12, 2024
    • Council - Closed - August 12, 2024
    CARRIED

11.

  
  • Resolution:C-2024-192
    Moved byRegional Councillor Jubb
    Seconded byCouncillor Frank

    Be it Resolved That the agenda be amended to bring forward Report 2024-OP-012, B2024-PW-16 Thorah Island Unassumed Road Improvements for consideration at this time.

    CARRIED

Director of Public Works 

  • Resolution:C-2024-193
    Moved byRegional Councillor Jubb
    Seconded byCouncillor Frank

    Be It Resolved That Report 2024-OP-012, B2024-PW-16, Thorah Island Unassumed Road Improvements be received; and
    That Council approve staff authorization to proceed with the recommendation to award the tender to JC Contracting Groups, in the amount of $89,833.73 (net of HST rebate).

    CARRIED

Fire Chief

  • Resolution:C-2024-194
    Moved byCouncillor Frank
    Seconded byCouncillor Canavan

    Be It Resolved That Report-2024-PS-012, Fire Department Responses-2024-Q2 be received.

    CARRIED

Deputy Clerk

  • Resolution:C-2024-195
    Moved byCouncillor Canavan
    Seconded byCouncillor Pettingill

    Be It Resolved That Report 2024-GG-017, Support for Community Organizations Policy be received; and
    That Council approve the adoption of the Support for Community Organizations Policy.

    CARRIED

Fire Chief

  • Resolution:C-2024-196
    Moved byCouncillor Frank
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Jubb

    Be It Resolved That Report 2024-PS-014, Ethel Park Subdivision Emergency Plan be received.

    CARRIED
  • Resolution:C-2024-197
    Moved byCouncillor Campbell
    Seconded byCouncillor Doble

    Be it Resolved That Council break for a recess at 12:20 p.m.

    CARRIED

Director of Public Works 

Mayor Schummer reconvened the meeting at 1:05 p.m. and a quorum was present

  • Resolution:C-2024-198
    Moved byRegional Councillor Jubb
    Seconded byCouncillor Pettingill

    Be It Resolved That Report 2024-OP-013, B2024-PW-09 - Surface Treatment Without Prime (Hi-Float) be received; and
    That Council approve staff authorization to proceed with the recommendation to award the tender to Duncor Enterprises Inc., in the amount of $262,074.66 (net of HST rebate).

    CARRIED

Director of Parks, Recreation and Facilities 

Mark Klementti, RK & Associates consultant for Brock was in attendance to address Council inquiries.

  • Resolution:C-2024-199
    Moved byRegional Councillor Jubb
    Seconded byCouncillor Frank

    Be It Resolved That Report 2024-PRF-020, King Street Park Update be received and;
    That staff be directed to complete the changes in the scope of work to include the replacement of the red clay with a screening material and the playground equipment to remain in the same location and;
    That staff post the revised tender document on Bids and Tenders with a closing date of no less that 10 business days after posting, and;
    That staff report back to Council should the tender submissions be outside of the approved budget amount; and
    That staff be directed to utilize the full amount within the King Street Park Trust and reducing the Development Charge amount by the same amount ($23,879).

    CARRIED

12.

  

Beaverton Skating Club
Communication Number 752/24

Councillor Campbell requested a recorded vote.

  • Resolution:C-2024-200
    Moved byRegional Councillor Jubb
    Seconded byCouncillor Doble

    Be It Resolved that Communication Number 752/24, requesting Council to waive the In-Ice Advertising Fee, submitted by the Beaverton Skating Club be received; and 
    That Council grant an exemption from the Arena Advertising Policy PR6 and waive the $500 In-Ice advertising fee for the Beaverton Skating Club for the 2024/2025 season.

    Yes (6)Regional Councillor Jubb, Councillor Doble, Councillor Pettingill, Councillor Campbell, Councillor Canavan, and Councillor Frank
    No (1)Mayor Schummer
    CARRIED (6 to 1)

Brock Minor Hockey Association 
Communication Number 775/24

  • Resolution:C-2024-201
    Moved byRegional Councillor Jubb
    Seconded byCouncillor Doble

    Be It Resolved That Communication Number 775/24, requesting an exemption from the Arena Advertising Policy PR6, submitted by the Brock Minor Hockey Association be received; and
    That Council approve an exemption from the Arena Advertising Policy PR6, granting the Brock Minor Hockey Association, exclusive right to include the "Home of the Brock Wild" logo in the centre ice circle, at all three arenas, for a period of five (5) years; and
    That Council waive the $500 in-ice advertising fee for the 2024-2025 season for the Brock Minor Hockey Association, while Council re-evaluates the in-ice advertising policy.

  • Resolution:C-2024-202
    Moved byCouncillor Pettingill
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Jubb

    Be It Resolved That Resolution Number C-2024-201, Brock Minor Hockey Association, be divided into two motions to consider the application of centre ice logo separately from waiving the in-ice advertising fee of $500.

    CARRIED
  • Councillor Campbell requested a recorded vote.

    Resolution:C-2024-203
    Moved byRegional Councillor Jubb
    Seconded byCouncillor Doble

    Be It Resolved That Communication Number 775/24, requesting an exemption from the Arena Advertising Policy PR6, submitted by the Brock Minor Hockey Association be received; and
    That Council approve an exemption from the Arena Advertising Policy PR6, granting the Brock Minor Hockey Association, exclusive right to include the "Home of the Brock Wild" logo in the centre ice circle, at all three arenas, for a period of five (5) years.

    Yes (4)Regional Councillor Jubb, Councillor Doble, Councillor Campbell, and Councillor Frank
    No (3)Mayor Schummer, Councillor Pettingill, and Councillor Canavan
    CARRIED (4 to 3)
  • Councillor Campbell requested a recorded vote.

    Resolution:C-2024-204
    Moved byRegional Councillor Jubb
    Seconded byCouncillor Frank

    Be it Resolved That Council waive the $500 in-ice advertising fee for the 2024-2025 season for the Brock Minor Hockey Association, while Council re-evaluates the in-ice advertising Policy PR6.

    Yes (6)Regional Councillor Jubb, Councillor Doble, Councillor Pettingill, Councillor Campbell, Councillor Canavan, and Councillor Frank
    No (1)Mayor Schummer
    CARRIED (6 to 1)

Sunderland Maple Syrup Festival Committee
Communication Number 751/24

  • Councillor Canavan declared a conflict on this item. (Councillor Canavan advised that she is a member of Sunderland Maple Syrup Festival, with respect to agenda item 12.3 ; was declaring a non-qualifying interest in the agenda item under the spirit of the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act Sec. 1.1(4) and Sec. 4(j) and 4(k) and would therefore participate in discussion and voting concerning the matter.)
  • Resolution:C-2024-205
    Moved byRegional Councillor Jubb
    Seconded byCouncillor Campbell

    Be It Resolved That Communication 751/24, Sunderland Maple Syrup Festival 2025, submitted by the Sunderland Maple Syrup Festival Committee be received; and
    That Staff will assist with any Township road closures that are required;  and
    That the Sunderland Maple Syrup Festival will be required to contact the Region of Durham for the street closure of River Street; and
    That the Sunderland Maple Syrup Festival will provide Township staff with their Road's Management Strategic Plan to be reviewed and discussed with staff prior to the event held on April 5-6, 2025; and 
    That the Sunderland Maple Syrup Festival Committee will provide a certificate of insurance in the amount of 5,000,000 naming the Township of Brock as additional insured prior to the event; and
    That Staff will provide snow removal and street clearing prior to the event; and
    That Staff will provide signs and pylons; and
    That the Sunderland Memorial Community Centre washroom will be available during the event; and
    That Council approve free exclusive use of the Sunderland Town Hall both the upper and lower levels; and
    That Council approve free exclusive use of the Arena Auditorium from Friday, April 4th starting at 4:00 p.m. - until 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 6th, 2024; and
    That Council grant the approval of a BBQ at the Sunderland Park/Fairgrounds subject to the approval of the Fire Chief; and
    That the Mayor and Members of Council be present for the opening ceremonies should their schedules permit; and
    That Council approve free exclusive use of the concession booth on the lower level; and
    That the Sunderland Maple Syrup Festival Committee work with staff to provide all required document for the use of amusement rides, including inflatable devices.

    CARRIED

Ronnie Dale
Communication Number 774/24

  • Councillor Canavan declared a conflict on this item. (Councillor Canavan advised that she is a member of Cannington Haunted Attraction, with respect to agenda item 12.4, was declaring a non-qualifying interest in the agenda item under the spirit of the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act Sec. 1.1(4) and Sec. 4(j) and 4(k) and would therefore participate in discussion and voting concerning the matter.)
  • Resolution:C-2024-206
    Moved byRegional Councillor Jubb
    Seconded byCouncillor Pettingill

    Be It Resolved that Communication number 774/24, Request to Operate Hot Dog Cart at 2024 Haunted Trail Attraction, submitted by Ronnie Dale be received; and 
    That Council has no objection to the operation of the Hot Dog Cart, known as Papa Beans on the Run, within the parking lot of the Rick MacLeish Memorial Community Centre at least 50 metres away from the entrance to Claire Hardy Park during the Haunted Trail Attraction Event taking place on October 18-19 and October 25-26, 2024 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.; and
    That approval is received from the Fire Chief to operate a Hot Dog Cart within the parking lot of the Rick MacLeish Memorial Community Centre during the Haunted Trail Attraction Event as per By-law Number 1977-2006-PP, Parks Bylaw; and
    That Council grant an exemption to By-law Number 2382-2011 PP, Refreshment Vehicle Bylaw to allow the operation of the Papa Beans on the Run Hot Dog Cart in a public park for the Haunted Attraction Event.

    CARRIED

13.

  

None.

14.

  

None.

  • Resolution:C-2024-207
    Moved byRegional Councillor Jubb
    Seconded byCouncillor Frank

    Be it Resolved That the agenda be amended to bring forward Regional Councillor Update as well as Public Questions and Clarification for consideration at this time.

    CARRIED

15.

  

There were no public questions for clarification.

16.

  
  • Beaver River Bridge has been removed, waiting on external agency approvals - temporary bridge anticipated late October 2024
  • Special Regional Council meeting on Thursday to discuss budget - proposed increase of 4.9%
  • Transit Executive Committee meeting advised of planned service increases for North Durham; On Demand transit service is now handled by a 3rd party
  • Resolution:C-2024-208
    Moved byCouncillor Frank
    Seconded byCouncillor Doble

    Be it Resolved That the agenda be amended to bring forward Other Business for consideration at this time.

    CARRIED

17.

  
  • Resolution:C-2024-209
    Moved byCouncillor Doble
    Seconded byCouncillor Frank

    Be It Resolved That AMO Conference Report by Mayor Schummer and AMO Conference Report by Regional Councillor Jubb be received.

    CARRIED

18.

  

Livestreaming ended at 2:55 p.m.

  • Resolution:C-2024-210
    Moved byCouncillor Frank
    Seconded byCouncillor Canavan

    Be it Resolved That Council  proceed into a Closed Meeting at 2:55 p.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 
    CARRIED

18.1
Land Purchase Price

 

18.2
Corporate Vehicle Policy

 

19.

  
  • Resolution:C-2024-211
    Moved byCouncillor Pettingill
    Seconded byCouncillor Frank

    Be it Resolved That Council rise & report from the Closed meeting at 3:58 p.m.; and
    That Council endorse all direction provided to staff at the Closed meeting held on September 9, 2024.

    CARRIED

By-law Number 3286-2024 to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Brock at its meeting held on September 9, 2024

  • Resolution:C-2024-212
    Moved byRegional Councillor Jubb
    Seconded byCouncillor Frank

    Be it Resolved That By-law Number 3286-2024, being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Brock at its meeting held on September 9, 2024 be taken as read, enacted and signed by the Mayor and Clerk/Deputy CAO.

    CARRIED

21.

  
  • Resolution:C-2024-213
    Moved byCouncillor Campbell
    Seconded byCouncillor Frank

    Be it Resolved That the meeting of Council adjourn at 4:00 p.m.

    CARRIED