The Corporation of the Township of Brock

Committee of the Whole Minutes

Session 1
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Virtual Meeting
Members Present:
  • Mayor John Grant
  • Regional Councillor Ted Smith
  • Ward 1 Councillor Michael Jubb
  • Ward 2 Councillor Claire Doble
  • Ward 3 Councillor Walter Schummer
  • 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 Deena Hunt
  • Fire Chief Rick Harrison
  • Director of Public Works Paul Lagrandeur
  • Chief Building Official Richard Ferguson
  • Interim Director of Finance/Treasurer Sheila Strain
  • Planner Debbie Vandenakker

1.
Call to Order & Moment of Silence - 10:00 a.m. 

  

Mayor Grant 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.
Presentations

  

None.

5.
Delegations / Petitions

  

None.

6.
Sub-Committees

  

6.1
Finance Committee (Councillor Schummer - Chair)

  

  • Councillor Jubb requested a recorded vote.

    Resolution:COW-2022-001
    Moved byRegional Councillor Ted Smith

    BE IT RESOLVED THAT the tender release for the Cannington arena be deferred until after 2022 budget deliberations

    Yes (2)Regional Councillor Ted Smith, and Councillor Doble
    No (5)Councillor Jubb, Councillor Schummer, Councillor Pettingill, Councillor Campbell, and Mayor Grant
    DEFEATED (2 to 5)

6.2
Operations Committee (Councillor Pettingill - Chair)

  

Staff provided a brief update with respect to municipal operations.

6.3
Parks, Recreation and Facilities Committee (Councillor Jubb - Chair)

  
  • Resolution:COW-2022-002
    Moved byRegional Councillor Ted Smith

    BE IT RESOLVED THAT Committee direct staff to prepare a report regarding the creation of an outdoor skating rink in front of the grandstands at Sunderland Fairgrounds.

    CARRIED

6.4
Tourism & Economic Development Committee (Councillor Doble - Chair)

  

None.

6.5
Protection Services Committee (Councillor Campbell - Chair)

  

None.

6.6
Building and Planning Committee (Regional Councillor Smith - Chair)

  

6.6.1
Report 2022-PCA-001, 01-2018-PL Beaverton Lake Homes Street Name Report - Amended

This item has attachments.  

Note: Report 2021-PCA-028 Beaverton Lake Homes Street Names was deferred during Council on December 13, 2021.

  • Resolution:COW-2022-003
    Moved byCouncillor Doble

    BE IT RESOLVED THAT Report 2022-PCA-001 Beaverton Lake Homes Street Names-Amended be received; and
    THAT Council approve the street names of Basil McRae Court, Bedrock Lane, Bass Boulevard, Lakeside Loop and South Pond Street in Figure 1 of the report; and
    THAT staff be directed to notify the Region of Durham and the developer of the approval, and
    THAT staff be directed to draft a formal Street Naming Policy for future street naming processes.

    CARRIED

6.7
General Government Committee (Mayor Grant - Chair)

  

6.7.1
COVID-19 Verbal Update

  

The Fire Chief provided a verbal update with respect to the Province entering a modified Step 2 Roadmap to Reopening and advised how this affects Brock. He noted that there are challenges in maintaining service levels with absenteeism.

Committee discussed and deliberated the vaccination opportunities within Brock as well as in South Durham and the opportunity for businesses to apply for funding due to the pandemic.

  • Resolution:COW-2022-004
    Moved byCouncillor Pettingill

    BE IT RESOLVED THAT COVID-19 Verbal Update be received.

    CARRIED

7.
Closed Session

  
  • Resolution:COW-2022-005
    Moved byCouncillor Jubb

    BE IT RESOLVED THAT Committee of the Whole proceed to Closed Session at 11:01 a.m. to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal employees pursuant to Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act with respect to staffing. 

    CARRIED

7.1
Closed Session Recess

 

The Closed session recessed at 11:01 a.m. and reconvened at 11:10 a.m.

7.2
Staffing discussion

 

8.
Rise from Closed Session

  
  • Resolution:COW-2022-006
    Moved byCouncillor Doble

    BE IT RESOLVED THAT Committee of the Whole rise & report from Closed Meeting at 1:48 p.m.; and,
    THAT Committee endorse all direction provided to staff, at the Closed Meeting of Committee of the Whole held on January 10, 2022.

9.
Other Business

  

9.1
Lakeridge Health Notice - Proposed Future Hospital in Durham Region

This item has attachments.  

Communication number 5/22
Sharon Navarro, Lakeridge Health

  • Resolution:COW-2022-007
    Moved byRegional Councillor Ted Smith

    BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Lakeridge Health News Release dated January 6, 2022, regarding the selection site for a proposed future hospital in Durham Region be received; and
    THAT Council of the Township of Brock wishes to thank Lakeridge Health Board of Trustees for reaching out to Brock as part of their location study; and
    THAT Council is pleased to hear that a site was selected through the Site Selection Independent Expert Panel, and even though it is not in Brock Township, the future hospital will be a tremendous benefit by serving ALL residents from across Durham Region.

    CARRIED

9.2
Region of Durham - Announcement

  

Regional Councillor Smith advised that Durham Region has announced the resignation of the Regional Clerk, Ralph Walton who is taking a new position with Niagara-on-the-Lake and expressed appreciation for his services at Durham Region and also for his tenure as acting CAO with the Township of Brock.

10.
Public Questions and Clarification

  

None.

11.
Adjournment

  
  • Resolution:COW-2022-008
    Moved byCouncillor Campbell

    BE IT RESOLVED THAT the meeting of Council adjourn at this time 1:53 p.m.

    CARRIED
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