The Corporation of the Township of Brock

Council 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
  • Clerk's Assistant Deena Hunt
  • Clerk's Assistant, Stefanie Stickwood
  • Director of Finance / Treasurer Lisa Chen
  • Director of Public Works Paul Lagrandeur
  • Manager Facilities and IT, R. Wayne Ward
  • Director Development Services Robin Prentice

1.
Zoom Link (agenda only)

  

2.
Call to Order & Moment of Silence - 6:00 p.m.

  

Mayor Schummer called the meeting to order at 6:00 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.
Community Announcements

  

Council advised that the Beaverton Lions Club Winter Carnival would take place February 4, 2023.

6.
Presentations

  

6.1
Durham Regional Police Service - Annual Update

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Communication Number 25/23

Inspector Mike Brown, Staff Sergeant Todd Wilson, and Constable Colin Granger, Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS), were in attendance. Inspector Brown provided a presentation which included the following:

Durham Regional Police Services, North Division cover more than fifty percent of the entire land mass for Durham Region. The North Durham area encompasses 1,200 square kilometers with 60,00 residents in Brock, Scugog, Uxbridge and the Mississauga's of Scugog Island First Nation.

  • Roadway Safety
    • tickets, traffic stops and traffic cautions have increased significantly from 2021
    • 17 hours dedicated to R.I.D.E. program in 2022
  • Compliance Checks
    • 107% more compliance checks conducted compared to 2021
    • using Firearm Bail Dashboard
  • Calls for Service
    • 28% decrease in emergency calls since 2021
  • General Occurrences
    • 20% decrease since 2021
  • Community Initiatives
    • Proactive patrols: 22 hours at community events, 70 hours foot patrol, 94 hours bike/ATV/snowmobile patrol, and 297 hours proactive property checks
  • 'store front' police offices located in Beaverton and Uxbridge

Council discussed the following items:

  • Beaverton police station
  • police staffing resources
  • surveillance cameras on residential streets
  • the Overt CCTV for Beaverton
  • Coffee With a Cop program
  • trails patrol
  • resident to report crimes to DRPS online
  • increase in ATV enforcement by DRPS
  • Resolution:C-2023-001
    Moved byRegional Councillor Jubb
    Seconded byCouncillor Frank

    BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Durham Regional Police Services Annual Update, presented by Inspector Mike Brown of Durham Regional Police be received. 

    CARRIED

7.
Public Meeting

  

7.1
Explanatory Note - Proposed Repeal of ATV By-Law 1954-2005-PP

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The purpose of this Statutory Public meeting was to provide the public with an opportunity to provide comments on the proposed repeal of the ATV By-Law Number 1954-2005-PP.

7.2
Staff Presentation / Overview

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The Clerk/Deputy CAO provided the Proposed ATV By-Law Repeal presentation which focused on the following:

  • types of all terrain, off road vehicles (ATV/ORV) for single and multiple riders
  • current By-law 1954-2005-PP designates what time of year ATVs/ORVs can travel the roads
  • municipal parks are posted to indicate that ATVs/ORVs are not permitted
  • Ministry of Transportation Regulation 316/03 requirements
  • where you can ride ATVs/ORVs if the existing By-law is repealed
  • there are no organized ATVs/ORVs trails in Brock
  • should By-law 1954-2005-PP be repealed, the operation of ATVs/ORVs would be regulated under the Highway Traffic Act Ontario Regulation 316/03 and subject to local police enforcement

Council members discussed and deliberated on the following:

  • enforcement under the Highway Traffic Act
  • dirt bike requirements
  • extra charges with respect to stunt driving
  • increased enforcement resulting from complaints submitted to DRPS

7.3
Public Comments / Submissions

  

7.3.1
Darren Reid - comments submitted

  
  • support for repealing By-Law 1954-2005-PP and it would promote tourism and recreation

7.3.2
Janice Teel - comments submitted and provided during the meeting

  
  • there are no organized ATV trails in the Township of Brock
  • there are municipal streets with no sidewalks and pedestrians walk on the road
  • was strategic information gathered from other municipalities with no sidewalks where ATV's are permitted on the roads
  • concern for pedestrian safety on the roads with no sidewalks

7.3.3
Kathleen Brethour - comments during the meeting

  
  • support repealing By-Law 1954-2005-PP and have the DRPS enforce the regulations

7.3.4
Ralph Maleus - comments during the meeting

  
  • support for repealing By-Law 1954-2005-PP

7.4
Public Questions

  

There were no other questions submitted by the public.

8.
Delegations / Petitions

  

None

9.
Ratification of COW Recommendations

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Mayor Schummer requested a recorded vote.

  • Resolution:C-2023-002
    Moved byCouncillor Pettingill
    Seconded byCouncillor Doble

    BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the 2023 Capital Budget as discussed during the Budget Committee meetings held on January 16 and 30, 2023 at a total of $5,489,700, with the list of Capital Projects attached as Appendix 1 along with the approved funding source for each project attached as Appendix 2; and

    THAT Council approve $1,080,000 be transferred from the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve to the Capital Reserve Fund - Roads; and

    THAT the 4 Year Road Rehabilitation Program be funded 50% from the Capital Reserve Fund - Roads, and 50% from the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund Grant; and

    THAT the Committee of the Whole recommendations from the January 30, 2023 3:00 p.m. meeting be adopted with respect to:

    • Item 7.7.1. Recommendations from Report 2023-GG-002, and
    • Item 9 Rise from Closed Session, Rise and Report - various appointments to Durham Region Committees
    Yes (4)Regional Councillor Jubb, Councillor Doble, Councillor Pettingill, and Councillor Frank
    No (3)Mayor Schummer, Councillor Campbell, and Councillor Canavan
    CARRIED (4 to 3)

10.
Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meetings

  
  • Resolution:C-2023-003
    Moved byCouncillor Frank
    Seconded byCouncillor Pettingill

    BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council adopts all minutes of previous Council meetings as listed in Section 10.1; and receives all minutes as listed in Section 10.2.

    CARRIED

10.1
Minutes of previous Council Meetings

  
  • Resolution:C-2023-004

    BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council adopt the following minutes:

    • Special Council - December 5, 2022
    • Special Council - December 12, 2022
    • Special Council - Closed Session - December 12, 2022
    • Committee of the Whole - January 9, 2023

10.2
Minutes to be received

  
  • Resolution:C-2023-005

    BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following minutes be received:

    • Wilfrid Hall Board - October 18, 2022
    • Wilfrid Hall Board - November 22, 2022

11.
Reports

  

None

12.
Correspondence

  

12.1
Request for exemption to the monument height in Cemetery Bylaw 3050-2021

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James Cowan 
Communication Number 625/22

  • Resolution:C-2023-006
    Moved byCouncillor Pettingill
    Seconded byCouncillor Doble

    BE IT RESOLVED THAT Communication 625/22, Request for exemption to the monument height in Cemetery Bylaw 3050-2021, submitted by James Cowan be received; and

    THAT Council respectfully denies the request as it would be precedent setting.

    CARRIED

12.2
Request for Fence Bylaw Variance - Third Street, Beaverton

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Saad Yousad, ECLAT 2DC Inc.
Communication Number 626/22

  • Resolution:C-2023-007
    Moved byRegional Councillor Jubb
    Seconded byCouncillor Campbell

    BE IT RESOLVED THAT Communication Number 626/22, Request for Fence Bylaw Variance for Rear Yard Subdivision - Third Street Beaverton, submitted By Saad Yousaf, ECLAT 2DC INC. be DEFERRED to the Council meeting scheduled for February 27, 2023.

    CARRIED

12.3
Exemptions to the Municipal Alcohol Policy for 2023

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Sunderland Lions Club
Communication Number 9/23

  • Resolution:C-2023-008
    Moved byCouncillor Campbell
    Seconded byCouncillor Pettingill

    BE IT RESOLVED THAT Communication Number 9/23, Exemptions to the Municipal Alcohol Policy for 2023, submitted by the Sunderland Lions Club be received; and
    THAT Council grant exemption to the Municipal Alcohol Policy for 2023 for:

    • Blue Rodeo Shows at the Sunderland Memorial Community Centre on May 26 and May 27, 2023;
    • Car Draw at the Sunderland Memorial Community Centre on June 10, 2023;
    • Summer Fest at the Sunderland Volley Ball Court on June 23 and June 24, 2023;
    • Opry Night at the Sunderland Town Hall on October 14, 2023; and

    THAT approval is subject to the Lions obtaining an SOP for the events and compliance with all regulations of the Liquor Licence Board of Ontario; and
    THAT Council declare all the events listed as "municipally significant events" for the purpose of obtaining Special Occasion Permits.

    CARRIED

12.4
Petition on Paid Parking Spots in Sunderland

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Residents of Sunderland
Communication Number 16/23

  • Resolution:C-2023-009
    Moved byCouncillor Campbell
    Seconded byCouncillor Canavan

    BE IT RESOLVED THAT Communication Number 16/22, Petition on Paid Parking Spots in Sunderland, submitted by the Sunderland Residents be received; and 

    THAT staff be directed to relocate the Permit Parking signs to the easterly property line of the municipal parking lot at the Sunderland Memorial Arena.

    CARRIED

13.
Notices of Motions

  

None

14.
By-Laws

  
  • Resolution:C2023-010
    Moved byCouncillor Campbell
    Seconded byCouncillor Pettingill

    BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-laws 3105-2022, 3165-2023, and 3167-2023 be taken as read, enacted and signed by the Mayor and Municipal Clerk.

    CARRIED

15.
Closed Session

  

There was no closed session.

16.
Rise from Closed Session

  

17.
Other Business

  

17.1
Amended 2023 Council Meeting Schedule

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Municipal Clerk/Deputy CAO

  • Resolution:C-2023-011
    Moved byCouncillor Frank
    Seconded byCouncillor Campbell

    BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council amend the 2023 council meeting schedule to reflect the revised 2023 Budget Meeting dates.

    CARRIED

18.
Public Questions and Clarification

  

None

19.
Confirmation By-law

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By-law Number 3166-2023 to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Brock at its meeting held on January 30, 2023.

  • Resolution:C-2023-012
    Moved byCouncillor Campbell
    Seconded byCouncillor Canavan

    BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law Number 3166-2023, being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Brock at its meeting held on January 30, 2023 be taken as read, enacted and signed by the Mayor and Clerk/Deputy CAO.

    CARRIED

20.
Adjournment

  
  • Resolution:C-2023-013
    Moved byCouncillor Frank
    Seconded byCouncillor Doble

    BE IT RESOLVED THAT the meeting of Council adjourn at 8:36 p.m.

    CARRIED
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