The Corporation of the Township of Brock

Council Minutes

Monday, March 10, 2025 at 10:00 A.m. - 11:00 A.m.

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
• Deputy Clerk Maralee Drake
• Clerk's Assistant Deena Hunt
• Clerk's Assistant Stefanie Stickwood
• Clerk/Deputy CAO Fernando Lamanna
• Director of Finance/Treasurer Trena DeBruijn
• Director Parks, Recreation and Facilities R. Wayne Ward
• Director Development Services Robin Prentice
• Fire Chief Rick Harrison
• Interim Director of Public Works Ben Kester
• Fire Prevention Officer Madison Bath
• Project Manager James Peitos

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1.

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.

2.

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.

3.

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and Nature Thereof

None.

4.

Community Announcements

• Sunderland Public Library is hosting a book sale during the Sunderland Maple Syrup Festival event on April 5, 2025 and are currently accepting book donations.
• Jamie Schmale, MP, Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock, presented the King Charles III Coronation Medals in the past week to five Brock recipients recognizing their dedicated and significant contributions to their community:
  
  • Bill Basztyk
  • former Mayor John Grant
  • Ken Alsop
  • Rick DeJong
  • Ted Foster
• Christine Dukelow received the King Charles III Coronation Medal in November 2024 from the Honourable Rob Black, for her service in promoting agriculture, education, youth development and public service.
• Thirty thousand medals were awarded Canada-wide to deserving individuals.

5.

Public Meeting

None.

6.

Presentations

Councillor Frank joined the meeting at 10:07 a.m.

6.1

Growing North Durham Annual Activity Report

Lori Talling, Acting Manager, Agriculture & Rural Economic Development, Invest Durham provided a presentation which included:

• Background - the Growing North Durham plan was endorsed by Regional and North Durham Council's in 2023 to support economic growth across North Durham to 2027
• Plan Approach
• Three Pillars:  People, Places, and Prosperity
  • North Durham Building Business Forum including a trade show
  • 5 technology companies completed agriculture training for the pilot program Agri-Food Gateway
  • partnered with Durham College photography program to capture images of North Durham businesses for marketing initiatives
  • contributed toward Brock Downtown Community Improvement Plan
  • building, business and parcel inventories developed for downtown Beaverton, Cannington and Sunderland
  • community consultation ongoing regarding updated land use planning framework that enables agriculture-related uses and on-farm diversified uses
• Looking Ahead
  • North Durham Labour Force Action Plan implementation, including a North Durham job fair
  • targeted CIP promotion and downtown business attraction

• Resolution: C-2025-117
  Moved by Councillor Canavan
  Seconded by Councillor Campbell

  Be it Resolved That the presentation and report from Lori Talling, Active Manager of Agriculture and Rural Economic Development for Invest Durham with respect to Growing North Durham Annual Activity Report be received.

  CARRIED

7.

Delegations / Petitions

7.1

Building Healthier Communities - Patricia Conlin

This delegate was not in attendance.

8.

Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meetings

• Resolution: C-2025-118
  Moved by Councillor Frank
  Seconded by Councillor Pettingill

  Be it Resolved That Council adopts all minutes of previous Council meetings as listed in Section 8.1:

  • Council - February 24, 2025
  CARRIED

8.1

Minutes of previous Council Meetings

8.1.1

Council - February 24, 2025

9.

Sub-Committees (Reports)

9.1

Finance Committee (Chair - Mayor Schummer)

9.1.1

Report 2025-FI-012, Capital Projects Status Report – December 2024

Director of Finance/Treasurer and Deputy Treasurer 

• Resolution: C-2025-119
  Moved by Councillor Pettingill
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Jubb

  Be It Resolved That Report 2025-FI-012, Capital Projects Status Report – December 2024 be received; and,
  That the projects as identified in Appendix A be approved for closure and any surplus funds be transferred to the original funding source; and
  That $36,381 be transferred from Reserve Funds to the projects identified under section 3 a) of this report; and
  That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

  CARRIED

9.1.2

Report 2025-FI-014, Property Taxation Update

Property Tax Collector

• Resolution: C-2025-120
  Moved by Regional Councillor Jubb
  Seconded by Councillor Canavan

  Be It Resolved That Report 2025-FI-014, Property Taxation Update be received.

  CARRIED

9.1.3

Report 2025-FI-013, Aggregate Extraction Properties Update

Property Tax Collector

• Resolution: C-2025-121
  Moved by Councillor Pettingill
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Jubb

  Be It Resolved That Report 2025-FI-013, Aggregate Extraction Properties Update be received.

  CARRIED

9.2

Operations Committee (Chair - Councillor Pettingill)

9.2.1

Report 2025-OP-005, Sidewalk Request Regional Road 12

Capital Project Coordinator

• Resolution: C-2025-122
  Moved by Councillor Doble
  Seconded by Councillor Campbell

  Be It Resolved That Report 2025-OP-005, Sidewalk Request Regional Road 12 be received; and
  That Council respectfully decline funding the construction of the sidewalk to Brock High School; and
  That staff inform Durham Student Transportation Services of this decision; and
  That staff be directed to reach out to the Durham District School board and the Region of Durham to investigate any cost sharing opportunities.

  WITHDRAWN
• Resolution: C-2025-123
  Moved by Councillor Doble
  Seconded by Councillor Campbell

  Be It Resolved That Report 2025-OP-005, Sidewalk Request Regional Road12 be received; and
  That Council refer the request to staff for further investigation on the prices of engineering, construction and all other associated costs for the request; and 
  That staff be directed to report back to Council with all pricing information as well as any opportunities for cost sharing.

  CARRIED

9.3

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

There was no correspondence for consideration.

9.4

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

9.4.1

Report 2025-GG-004, Brock Visitor Growth Plan

Communications and Tourism Coordinator

• Resolution: C-2025-124
  Moved by Councillor Pettingill
  Seconded by Councillor Frank

  Be It Resolved That Report 2025-GG-004, Brock Visitor Growth Plan be received; and 
  That staff be authorized to enter into an agreement with Central Counties Tourism and Durham Tourism for the creation of a new Visitor Growth Plan; and
  That staff be authorized to proceed with the development of a Steering Committee to guide development of the Visitor Growth Plan and to appoint those individuals to serve on the steering committee.

  CARRIED

9.5

Protective Services Committee (Chair - Councillor Frank)

9.5.1

Report 2025-PS-002, 2024 Fire Prevention Public Education Update

Fire Prevention and Public Education Officer 

• Resolution: C-2025-125
  Moved by Councillor Doble
  Seconded by Councillor Campbell

  Be It Resolved That Report 2025-PS-002, 2024 Fire Prevention Public Education Update be received.

  CARRIED

9.6

Development Services Committee (Chair - Councillor Doble)

There was no correspondence for consideration.

9.7

General Government Committee (Chair - Regional Councillor Jubb)

9.7.1

Memorandum 2025-GG-002, Health and Safety Policy - 2025

Clerk's Assistant

• Resolution: C-2025-126
  Moved by Councillor Canavan
  Seconded by Councillor Frank

  Be It Resolved That Memorandum 2025-GG-02, Health and Safety Policy - 2025 be received. 

  CARRIED

9.8

Climate Committee (Chair - Councillor Pettingill)

There was no correspondence for consideration.

10.

Correspondence

10.1

Proposing the Amalgamation of the NVCA and the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority

Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority
Communication Number 175/25

• Resolution: C-2025-127
  Moved by Councillor Pettingill
  Seconded by Councillor Frank

  Be It Resolved That Communication Number 175/25, Opposing the Amalgamation of the NVCA and the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, submitted by the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority be received. 

  CARRIED

11.

Notice of Motions

None.

12.

By-Laws

• Resolution: C-2025-128
  Moved by Councillor Frank
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Jubb

  Be it Resolved That By-laws 3330-2025, 3332-2025 and 3334-2025 be taken as read, enacted and signed by the Mayor and Municipal Clerk.

  CARRIED

12.1

By-Law Number 3330-2025, Amend Fees Bylaw - Day Camp Fee

Being a By-law to amend By-law Number 3285-2024, to impose fees for services and activities provided or done by or on behalf of the Township of Brock and for the use of municipal property.

12.2

By-Law Number 3331-2025, Establish an Asset Management Reserve

Being a by-law to establish a new Reserve Titled Asset Management Reserve.

• Resolution: C-2025-129
  Moved by Regional Councillor Jubb
  Seconded by Councillor Frank

  Be it Resolved That By-law 3331-2025, Being a by-law to establish an Asset Management Reserve, be taken as read, enacted and signed by the Mayor and Municipal Clerk.

  CARRIED

12.3

By-Law Number 3332-2025, Amending Traffic By-law 957-88-PP (King Street traffic control)

Being a By-law to regulate vehicular traffic on highways, fire routes, private and municipal property, and to prohibit the injuring or fouling of highways and bridges, and the obstruction of ditches and culverts

12.4

By-Law Number 3333-2025, Stop Up, Close and Deem Surplus (Sunderland Unopened Laneway)

Being a By-Law under the Provisions of Sections 34(1) and 270(1) of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, as amended, To Stop Up and Close a Certain Unopened Road Allowance, Deem the Road Allowance as Surplus to the Needs of the Corporation and Authorize the Conveyance of the Road Allowance

• Resolution: C-2025-130
  Moved by Regional Councillor Jubb
  Seconded by Councillor Campbell

  Be it Resolved That By-law Number 3333-2025, Being a by-law to stop up and close an unopened road allowance and deem it surplus, be taken as read, enacted and signed by the Mayor and Municipal Clerk.

  WITHDRAWN
• Resolution: C-2025-131
  Moved by Councillor Pettingill
  Seconded by Councillor Canavan

  Be it Resolved That By-law Number 3333-2025, Being a by-law to stop up and close an unopened road allowance and deem it surplus, be deferred for 2 months to allow for discussions with affected parties.

  CARRIED

12.5

By-Law Number 3334-2025, Deem Certain Lands Surplus (Wilfrid Hall)

Being a By-Law under the Provisions of Section 270(1) of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, as amended, To Deem Certain Lands as Surplus to the Needs of the Corporation and Authorize the Conveyance of the lands.

13.

Closed Session

• Resolution: C-2025-132
  Moved by Regional Councillor Jubb
  Seconded by Councillor Canavan

  Be it Resolved That Council proceed into a Closed Meeting at 12:10 p.m. to discuss the following matters:

  • 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
• Resolution: C-2025-133
  Moved by Councillor Frank
  Seconded by Councillor Campbell

  Be it Resolved That Council break for a recess at 12:10 p.m. until 12:50 p.m. and then proceed into Closed Session.

  CARRIED

13.1

Request to Purchase Unopened Road Allowance

13.2

Wilfrid Hall

13.3

Councillors Pettingill and Frank left the Closed meeting at 2:00 p.m.

14.

Rise from Closed Session

• Resolution: C-2025-134
  Moved by Councillor Doble
  Seconded by Councillor Campbell

  Be it Resolved That Council rise & report from Closed Meeting of Council at 2:08 p.m.; and,

  That Council endorse all direction provided to staff, at the Closed Meeting of Council held on March 10, 2025.

  CARRIED

15.

Other Business

• Update on procurement with respect to tariffs
  • Mayor Schummer met with Regional Chair, CAO's and Mayors to discuss concerns
  • Regional Procurement By-law is being reviewed for safeguards and updates will be shared with lower municipalities
  • Township website has a link to the Region of Durham webpage 'Tariff Response'
  • Brock Board of Trade to keep the Township apprised of any developments affecting local businesses

16.

Regional Councillor Update

Councillor Pettingill joined the meeting at 2:14 p.m.

• Upcoming Ontario Good Roads Conference on March 30, 2025, a delegation has been requested to speak about a Beaverton stop for the Northlander Train service.
• Regional Works is reviewing the possibility of an advanced green light on Highway 12 north, Beaverton.
• Public consultation has closed for Beaverton Heights community services, a report will be forthcoming.

17.

Public Questions and Clarification

There were no public questions for clarification.

18.

Confirmation By-law

By-law Number 3329-2025 to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Brock at its meeting held on March 10, 2025.

• Resolution: C-2025-135
  Moved by Councillor Doble
  Seconded by Councillor Canavan

  Be it Resolved That By-law Number 3329-2025, being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Brock at its meeting held on March 10, 2025 be taken as read, enacted and signed by the Mayor and Clerk/Deputy CAO.

  CARRIED

19.

Adjournment

• Resolution: C-2025-#136
  Moved by Councillor Canavan
  Seconded by Councillor Campbell

  Be it Resolved That the meeting of Council adjourn at 2:18 p.m.

  CARRIED