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 Michael Jubb
  • Regional Councillor Cria Pettingill
  • Ward 1 Councillor Peter Frank
  • Ward 2 Councillor Claire Doble
  • Ward 3 Councillor Angela Canavan
  • Ward 4 Councillor Ron Hodgson
  • Ward 5 Councillor Lynn Campbell
Staff Present:
  • CAO Michelle Willson
  • Clerk/Deputy CAO Fernando Lamanna
  • Clerk's Assistant Stefanie Stickwood
  • Clerk's Assistant Deena Hunt
  • Director of Finance/Treasurer Trena DeBruijn
  • Director Parks, Recreation and Facilities R. Wayne Ward
  • Director Development Services Robin Prentice
  • Capital Projects Coordinator James Peitos
  • Supervisor By-Law and Animal Services Sarah Jones

1.
Call to Order & Moment of Silence - 6:00 p.m.

  

Mayor Jubb called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.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.
Playing of the National Anthem

  

4.
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and Nature Thereof

  

None.

5.
Community Announcements

  
  • Brock Board of Trade is hosting their Annual General Meeting on February 25, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. at the Sunderland Legion.

6.
Public Meeting

  

None.

7.
Presentations

  

None.

8.
Delegations / Petitions

  

None.

9.
Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meetings

  
  • Resolution:C-2026-047
    Moved byRegional Councillor Pettingill
    Seconded byCouncillor Canavan

    Be it Resolved That Council adopts all minutes of previous Council meetings as listed in Section 9.1:

    • Council - February 9, 2026
    • Council - Closed - February 9, 2026
    CARRIED

10.
Sub-Committees (Reports)

  

10.1
Finance Committee (Chair - Mayor Jubb)

  

10.1.1
Report 2026-FI-002, 2025 Council Remuneration and Expense Report

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Director of Finance/Treasurer

  • Resolution:C-2026-048
    Moved byRegional Councillor Pettingill
    Seconded byCouncillor Canavan

    Be It Resolved That Report 2026-FI-002, 2025 Council Remuneration and Expense Report be received. 

    CARRIED

10.1.2
Report 2026-FI-003, Summary of Investments as of December 31, 2025

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Deputy Treasurer and Director of Finance/Treasurer

  • Resolution:C-2026-049
    Moved byCouncillor Frank
    Seconded byCouncillor Canavan

    Be It Resolved That Report 2026-FI-003, Summary of Investments as of December 31, 2025 be received. 

    CARRIED

10.2
Operations Committee (Chair - Regional Councillor Pettingill)

  

10.2.1
Report 2026-OP-006, MacLeod Park Pedestrian Bridge

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Capital Projects Coordinator

  • Resolution:C-2026-050
    Moved byCouncillor Canavan
    Seconded byCouncillor Doble

    Be it Resolved That Report Number 2026-OP-006, Macleod Park Pedestrian Bridge, be received; and
    That Council approve the tender for the total amount of $31,470.29 (including non-refundable HST) to Melfer Construction Inc, and
    That Council approve the total amount of $ 6,797.56 (including non-refundable HST) to Chisholm Fleming and Associates for construction inspections for a total of 38,267.85 (including non-refundable HST) ; and
    That Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute any agreements necessary for capital project MacLeod Park Pedestrian Bridge.

  • Amendment:
    Resolution:C-2026-051
    Moved byMayor Jubb
    Seconded byCouncillor Doble

    Be it Resolved That Resolution C-2026-050 be amended to direct staff to set aside an upset limit of $2,500 for paint for the MacLeod Park Bridge.

    CARRIED

  • Amended Main Motion

    Resolution:C-2026-050
    Moved byCouncillor Canavan
    Seconded byCouncillor Doble

    Be it Resolved That Report Number 2026-OP-006, Macleod Park Pedestrian Bridge, be received; and

    That Council approve the tender for the total amount of $31,470.29 (including non-refundable HST) to Melfer Construction Inc; and

    That Council approve the total amount of $6,797.56 (including non-refundable HST) to Chisholm Fleming and Associates for construction inspections for a total of $38,267.85 (including non-refundable HST); and

    That Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute any agreements necessary for capital project MacLeod Park Pedestrian Bridge; and

     That staff be directed to set aside an upset limit of $2,500 for paint for the MacLeod Park Pedestrian Bridge.

    CARRIED

10.3
Parks, Recreation and Facilities Committee (Chair - Councillor Campbell)

  

10.3.1
Memorandum 2026-PRF-005, Rick MacLeish Memorial Community Centre Early Ice 

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Director of Parks, Recreation and Facilities 

  • Resolution:C-2026-052
    Moved byMayor Jubb
    Seconded byCouncillor Canavan

    Be It Resolved That Memorandum 2026-PRF-005, Rick MacLeish Memorial Community Centre Early Ice be received. 

    CARRIED

10.4
Tourism, Economic Development and Community Committee (Chair - Councillor Canavan)

  

There was no correspondence for consideration.

10.5
Protective Services Committee (Chair - Councillor Frank)

  

10.5.1
Report 2026-PS-003, By-Law and Animal Services Division Q4 Report 2025

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Manager Bylaw and Animal Services

  • Resolution:C-2026-053
    Moved byCouncillor Campbell
    Seconded byCouncillor Hodgson

    Be It Resolved That Report 2026-PS-003, By-Law and Animal Services Division Q4 Report 2025 be received. 

    CARRIED

10.6
Development Services Committee (Chair - Councillor Doble)

  

There was no correspondence for consideration.

10.7
General Government Committee (Chair - Councillor Hodgson)

  

10.7.1
Report 2026-GG-007, 2026-2030 Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee

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Deputy CAO and North Durham Clerks

  • Resolution:C-2026-054
    Moved byCouncillor Canavan
    Seconded byCouncillor Frank

    Be It Resolved That Report 2026-GG-007, 2026-2030 Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee, be received; and
    That Heather Allison, Mario Longo, and Danielle Knight, be appointed as members of the Township of Brock 2026-2030 Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee; and
    That Richard Hayden, be appointed as an alternate member of the Township of Brock 2026-2030 Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee; and
    That Council consider adoption of By-law Number 3405-2026, attached as Appendix ‘2’ to Report 2026-GG-007, to appoint Heather Allison, Mario Longo, Danielle Knight and Richard Hayden to the Township of Brock 2026-2030 Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee, at the Council meeting to be held on February 23, 2026.

    CARRIED

10.8
Climate Committee (Chair - Regional Councillor Pettingill)

  

There was no correspondence for consideration.

11.
Correspondence

  

11.1
Dissolution of the Beaverton Heights Community Liaison Committee

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Durham Region
Communication Number 83/26

  • Resolution:C-2026-055
    Moved byCouncillor Frank
    Seconded byCouncillor Hodgson

    Be It Resolved That Communication Number 83/26 from Erin Valant, Chair and Director of Housing Services, Regional Municipality of Durham, regarding the dissolution of the Beaverton Heights Community Liaison Committee, be received; and
    That Council supports and agrees to the dissolution of the Beaverton Heights Community Liaison Committee.

    CARRIED

12.
Notice of Motions

  

None.

13.
By-Laws

  
  • Resolution:C-2026-056
    Moved byCouncillor Campbell
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Pettingill

    Be it Resolved That By-laws 3403-2026 and 3405-2026 be taken as read, enacted and signed by the Mayor and Municipal Clerk.

    CARRIED

14.
Closed Session

  

None.

15.
Rise from Closed Session

  

16.
Other Business

  

None.

17.
Regional Councillor Update

  
  • Regional Council to consider hiring an external Auditor General
  • The Region of Durham Class Environmental Assessment to expand the sanitary sewage capacity for Sunderland and Cannington is ongoing
  • Region of Durham has budgeted to accept commercial business recycling, free of charge for 2026, at municipal waste facilities

18.
Public Questions and Clarification

  

There were no public questions for clarification.

19.
Confirmation By-law

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By-law Number 3404-2026 to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Brock at its meeting held on February 23, 2026.

  • Resolution:C-2026-057
    Moved byCouncillor Frank
    Seconded byCouncillor Canavan

    Be it Resolved That By-law Number 3404-2026, being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Brock at its meeting held on February 23, 2026 be taken as read, enacted and signed by the Mayor and Clerk/Deputy CAO.

    CARRIED

20.
Adjournment

  
  • Resolution:C-2026-058
    Moved byCouncillor Campbell
    Seconded byCouncillor Doble

    Be it Resolved That the meeting of Council adjourn at 6:42 p.m.

    CARRIED
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