The Corporation of the Township of Brock

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

1.

  

Mayor Schummer called the meeting to order at 10:05 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.

5.

  

Donna Hinde, and Wai Ying Di Giorgio, The Planning Partnership provided a presentation on the Beaverton Waterfront Plan which included:

  • community engagement
  • design workshop
    • 3 workshop table groups created 3 specific design directions
  • options for the boathouses
  • online survey to receive input on the 3 workshop designs in order to identify the most preferred components
  • harbour pier inspection report
  • harbour washroom facility
  • develop the harbour as a destination with residential and commercial/retail uses
  • create a promenade to the pier adjacent to the playground
  • transform a portion of parking lot at the boat launch for a pedestrian space at the water's edge
  • Beaverton fairgrounds
    • addition of tennis, basketball, pickleball courts
    • bandshell
    • connection to the harbour via a walkway
  • Simcoe Street railway parcels
  • Mill Gateway Park
    • add a pedestrian sidewalk
  • Downtown
    • create a 'river walk' along the river with seating nodes
    • enhanced gateway to downtown
  • enhanced south side walkway to parking off Bay Street
  • phasing
  • next steps - final report with a plan for action
  • Resolution:COW-2023-233
    Moved byCouncillor Pettingill

    BE IT RESOLVED THAT the presentation by Donna Hinde and Wai Ying DiGiorgio of the Planning Partnership with respect to Waterfront Area and Open Space Plan - an update on the Emerging Concept Plan be received for information.

    CARRIED

6.

  

None.

7.

  

Director of Finance/Treasurer

  • Resolution:COW-2023-234
    Moved byCouncillor Doble

    BE IT RESOLVED THAT Report 2023-FI-026, Operating Results - Actual to Budget - October 31, 2023 be received for information.

    CARRIED

Director of Finance/Treasurer

  • Resolution:COW-2023-235
    Moved byCouncillor Canavan

    BE IT RESOLVED THAT Report 2023-FI-027, Tax Sale Extension Agreement - Amendment to 2024 Tariff of Fees be received for information.

    CARRIED
  • Resolution:COW-2023-236
    Moved byRegional Councillor Jubb

    BE IT RESOLVED THAT Report 2023-FI-028, Reserves and Reserve Funds Update as of October 31, 2023 be received for information.

    CARRIED

Supervisor By-Law Enforcement and Animal Services    
Director Public Works

  • Resolution:COW-2023-237
    Moved byCouncillor Canavan

    BE IT RESOLVED THAT Report 2023-PS-015, Boulevard Maintenance By-law, be received; and
    THAT Council approves the Boulevard Maintenance By-law at the December 11 Council meeting.

    WITHDRAWN
  • Resolution:COW-2023-238
    Moved byCouncillor Campbell

    BE IT RESOLVED THAT Report 2023-DS-015 Boulevard Maintenance By-law be deferred to a future meeting when the Director of Public Works is available to respond to questions and refine the terms of the by-law.

    CARRIED

There was no correspondence for consideration.

There was no correspondence for consideration.

Fire Chief

  • Resolution:COW-2023-239
    Moved byCouncillor Frank

    BE IT RESOLVED THAT Report 2023-PS-019, Fire Department Responses-2023-Q3 be received for information.

    CARRIED

There was no correspondence for consideration.

There was no correspondence for consideration.

There was no correspondence for consideration.

8.

  

None.

9.

  

10.

  

None.

11.

  

There were no public questions for clarification.

12.

  
  • Resolution:COW-2023-240
    Moved byCouncillor Doble

    BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Committee of the Whole meeting adjourn at 12:01 p.m.

    CARRIED