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
  • Deputy Clerk Maralee Drake
  • Clerk's Assistant Deena Hunt
  • Clerk's Assistant Stefanie Stickwood
  • Director of Finance/Treasurer Trena DeBruijn
  • Manager Facilities and IT, R. Wayne Ward
  • Director Development Services Robin Prentice
  • Fire Chief Rick Harrison

1.
Meeting Details (Agenda Only)

  

2.
Call to Order & Moment of Silence - 3:00 p.m.

  

Mayor Schummer called the meeting to order at 3:00 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

  

None.

5.
Presentation(s)

  

5.1
Growing North Durham Rural Economic Development Plan - Annual Update

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Stacey Jibb, Manager Agriculture and Rural Economic Development, Durham Region, introduced colleagues Glen Macfarlane and Lori Talling.

The presentation included:

  • Background: 2023-2027 Plan endorsed by Brock in 2023, with a commitment for annual reports to Council
  • Plan Overview
    • resources shared across Uxbridge, Scugog and Brock
    • Regional Economic Development staff communicate with Director of Development Services
  • Plan Implementation
    • People - North Durham Building Business Forum held in Uxbridge in 2023; newsletters, social media, and local business support organizations share business information; 2024 North Durham workforce study to be implemented; connect Canada's innovation companies with Agri-food operators
    • Places - 2023 campaigns included Shop Where You Live Shop Local, Gather at the Farm, Weekly Careers Roundup; Rural Economic and Development (RED) grant which supports Brock's Downtown Community Improvement Plans (CIP); implement a downtown building and business inventory for Brock; explore grant opportunities
    • Prosperity - Brock Business Toolkit; respond to investment inquiries on behalf of Brock; the potential employment area properties in Brock included on the Signature Sites inventory for the Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation & Trade (MEDJCT); 2024 implementation of inter-active data tools on Invest Durham site linked to Brock's Business Toolkit
  • Resolution:COW-2024-010
    Moved byCouncillor Doble

    BE IT RESOLVED THAT the presentation and Report 2024-TED-001, Growing North Durham Annual Report, submitted by Stacey Jibb and Glen Macfarlane, Durham Region Economic Development (Invest Durham) with respect to Growing North Durham Rural Economic be received for information.

    CARRIED

6.
Delegation(s) / Petition(s)

  

None.

Councillor Frank joined the meeting at 3:21 p.m.

7.
Closed Session

  
  • Resolution:COW-2024-011
    Moved byCouncillor Doble

    BE IT RESOLVED THAT Committee of the Whole proceed into a Closed Meeting at 3:30 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 
    • labour relations or employee negotiations pursuant to Section 239 (2)(d) of the Municipal Act 
    • advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose pursuant to Section 239(2)(f) of the Municipal Act 
    CARRIED

7.1
Vehicle Use Policy

 

7.2
2024 Budget - New Staffing Requests

 

8.
Rise from Closed Session

  
  • Resolution:COW-2024-012
    Moved byCouncillor Canavan

    BE IT RESOLVED THAT Committee of the Whole rise & report from Closed Meeting at 5:25 p.m.; and,
    THAT Committee endorse all direction provided to staff, at the Closed Meeting of Committee of the Whole, held on January 29, 2024.

    CARRIED

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)

  

There was no correspondence for consideration.

9.4
Tourism & Economic Development Committee (Councillor Frank - Chair)

  

There was no correspondence for consideration.

9.5
Protection Services Committee (Councillor Canavan - Chair)

  

9.5.1
Report 2024-PS-001, Fire Department Responses-2023-Q4

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The Fire Chief noted corrections on page 2.

  • Resolution:COW-2024-013
    Moved byCouncillor Doble

    BE IT RESOLVED THAT Report Number 2024-PS-001, Fire Department Responses - 2023 Q4 be received for information.

    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-2024-014
    Moved byCouncillor Pettingill

    BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Committee of the Whole meeting adjourn at 5:30 p.m.

    CARRIED
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