The Brant County Record

Garneau

Councillor · seen 2022-11-15 to 2025-10-14 · served 2022–2026

former not seated on the current council

78substantive motions movedof 196 meetings the minutes record them at
7procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
160substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
19meetings recorded absentof 196 they were on the record for
250–17recorded votes, for–againstrecorded votes are rare and a skewed sample

Vote count and office as published by the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, 2022 municipal election results (Open Government Licence – Ontario). Everything else on this page is read from Brant County’s own minutes.

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How they voted, where it was recorded (267) — most recent 40 shown

County of Brant Council October 14, 2025
THAT the County of Brant Council Agenda for October 14, 2025 be approved, as amended; AND THAT section 4.e of the County of Brant's Procedural By-law be suspended to allow for the consideration of matters not under…
For · 10–0 · Carried
County of Brant Council October 14, 2025
THAT the delegation from Chun Chu, Dillon Consulting, with regards to the Community Planning Permit System be received as information.
For · 10–0 · Carried
County of Brant Council October 14, 2025
THAT report RPT - 0363 - 25 regarding the development of a County-wide Community Planning Permit System be received as information;
For · 10–0 · Carried
County of Brant Council October 14, 2025
THAT the foundational assumptions and strategic questions identified by report RPT- 0363-25 and its attachments be endorsed as the basis and directions to develop the Community Planning Permit System;
For · 8–2 · Carried
County of Brant Council October 14, 2025
THAT staff be directed to draft a CPP Bylaw and Official Plan Amendment to be released to collect public and stakeholder feedback and be presented to Council for further direction;
Against · 2–8 · Defeated
County of Brant Council October 14, 2025
THAT the meeting minutes from the County of Brant Council Meeting of September 9, 2025 be approved. Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell…
For · 10–0 · Carried
County of Brant Council October 14, 2025
THAT Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA16-25-LG from GSP Group Inc., Agent on behalf of owners 2160382 Ontario Inc. and 2030717 Ontario Inc.
For · 10–0 · Carried
County of Brant Council October 14, 2025
THAT Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA15-25-LG from GSP Group Inc., Agent on behalf of owners 588922 Ontario Inc. and Stubbe Investments Inc.
For · 10–0 · Carried
County of Brant Council October 14, 2025
THAT Zoning By-Law Amendment Application ZBA19-24-PB received from GSP Group Inc., Agent on behalf of Mark Roth, Owner of property legally described as CONCESSION 10 PART LOT 18, County of Brant, in the geographic…
For · 7–3 · Carried
County of Brant Council October 14, 2025
THAT Zoning By-law Amendment application ZBA12-25-PB, submitted by 1407839 Ontario Inc. c/o Manuel Azevedo, for the lands legally described as Part Lot 5, Range 1, Part 1 of 2R5676, municipally known as 612 Burtch Road…
For · 10–0 · Carried
County of Brant Council October 14, 2025
THAT the County of Brant Council provide a letter of support to Walters Inc. Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce…
For · 10–0 · Carried
County of Brant Council October 14, 2025
THAT County of Brant Council convene In Camera to discuss S.239(2)(b) Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees…
For · 10–0 · Carried
County of Brant Council September 23, 2025
THAT the County of Brant Council agenda and addendum of September 23, 2025 be approved, as amended. Yes (11): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell…
For · 11–0 · Carried
County of Brant Council September 23, 2025
THAT the delegation from Darryl Lee, CEO Brant Municipal Enterprises with respect to BME’s 2024 Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements, be received as information;
For · 11–0 · Carried
County of Brant Council September 23, 2025
THAT the delegation from Jennifer Haley & Acting Inspector Jason McTaggart on behalf of the County of Brant O.P.P. Detachment Board be received as information.
For · 11–0 · Carried
County of Brant Council September 23, 2025
THAT the delegation from Melissa Blackmore regarding childcare challenges be received as information. Yes (11): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell…
For · 11–0 · Carried
County of Brant Council September 23, 2025
THAT the delegation from Kevin Vanderhorst, of Verticam Foamworks Inc. and Timberlite, be received as information and
For · 10–1 · Carried
County of Brant Council September 23, 2025
THAT the delegation from Jim Young on behalf of the No Road Back Music Event be received as information. Yes (11): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor…
For · 11–0 · Carried
County of Brant Council September 23, 2025
THAT the delegation from Dave Scott on behalf of EJ Scott and Sons be received as information. Yes (11): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell…
For · 11–0 · Carried
County of Brant Council September 23, 2025
THAT the County of Brant Council Minutes of July 22, 2025 be approved. Yes (11): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor…
For · 11–0 · Carried
County of Brant Council September 23, 2025
THAT RPT-0355-25 Burford Fair Parking Exemption be received as information AND THAT the eastern portion of Park Avenue south of East Andrew Street, be temporarily exempted from subsection 8 j) of the County of Brant…
For · 11–0 · Carried
County of Brant Council September 23, 2025
THAT Traffic Bylaw Number 182-05, Schedule K – Community Safety Zones, be repealed and replaced in order to provide a consolidated version of all the areas as per the following existing locations;
For · 11–0 · Carried
County of Brant Council September 23, 2025
THAT the following items be received as information: 8.2.2 County of Brant O.P.P. Detachment Board - Meeting Minutes of June 24, 2025 8.2.3 Elections Ontario Update 8.2.4 Town of Aurora Resolution - Opposition to Bill 5…
For · 11–0 · Carried
County of Brant Council September 23, 2025
That the following items be received as information: 8.2.1 RPT-0330-25 - Budget to Actual at July 31, 2025 - H. Mifflin and V.
For · 11–0 · Carried
County of Brant Council September 23, 2025
THAT the Policy Development Committee Report and Minutes of September 2, 2025 be approved, noting the following recommendations: 1. THAT the delegation from John Wheat re: Community Grants be received as information. 2.
For · 11–0 · Carried
County of Brant Council September 23, 2025
THAT the County of Brant Council defer Item #3 of the Policy Development Committee. Yes (2): Councillor Oakley, and Councillor Bell No (9): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes…
Against · 2–9 · Defeated
County of Brant Council September 23, 2025
THAT item #3, the Solid Waste Management Master Plan (SWMMP be approved and, as follows: That the Solid Waste Management Master Plan…
For · 10–1 · Carried
County of Brant Council September 23, 2025
That Recommendation No. 7 be amended to include the following clause: “THAT the County of Brant Council direct staff to include a clause in the application that requires them to be located in the County and/or 50%…
For · 8–3 · Carried
County of Brant Council September 23, 2025
THAT the County of Brant Council approve item #7, as amended as follows: "THAT Staff Report RPT-0324-25 “2026 Community Grants Program” be received as information;
Against · 7–4 · Carried
County of Brant Council September 23, 2025
That Recommendation 8 be amended as follows: Replace “be approved” with “be further investigated” Yes (7): Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, Councillor…
For · 7–4 · Carried
County of Brant Council September 23, 2025
THAT the County of Brant Council approve item #8, as amended as follows: "THAT Option 2 in the completed Municipal Accommodation Study, a consolidated municipal administration building, be further investigated;;
For · 11–0 · Carried
County of Brant Council September 23, 2025
THAT the Administration and Operations Committee Report and Minutes of September 16, 2025 be approved, noting the following recommendations: 1.
For · 11–0 · Carried
County of Brant Council September 23, 2025
WHEREAS fees and charges for all Municipal services including applications, licenses and permits are established for recreational programs, facilities and services that are offered to meet the needs of the Community;
For · 11–0 · Carried
County of Brant Council September 23, 2025
THAT the County of Brant Council receive the Cobblestone Elementary School Letters regards green bins as information. Yes (11): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley…
For · 11–0 · Carried
County of Brant Council September 23, 2025
That the resolution to formalize intimate partner violence be amended to include the following provisions:  One-year service agreement, commencing April 1, 2026 (amended from three-year period);
For · 10–1 · Carried
County of Brant Council September 23, 2025
THAT County of Brant Council convene In Camera at 9:45 p.m. to discuss:  Administrations and Operations In-Camera Report of September 16, 2025 As it related to S.239(2)(i) A trade secret, or scientific, technical…
For · 11–0 · Carried
County of Brant Council September 23, 2025
THAT the following by-laws now be read a second time and all preambles and clauses be adopted: 1. By-law Number 93-25 - Being a By-law to assume and dedicate Part 6, 7 and 8, 2R-8414 and Lots 78 and 79, RP 683…
For · 11–0 · Carried
Administration and Operations Committee September 16, 2025
THAT the Administration and Operations Committee agenda and addendum of September 16, 2025, be approved, as amended. Yes (9): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Bell…
For · 9–0 · Carried
Administration and Operations Committee September 16, 2025
THAT the Administration and Operations Committee minutes of July 15, 2025, be approved. Yes (9): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor…
For · 9–0 · Carried
Administration and Operations Committee September 16, 2025
THAT the County of Brant (the County) enter into a multi-year agreement with the City of Guelph through the Grand River Purchasing Co-Operative Group (GRCPG), with the supplier being Compass Minerals Canada Corp.
For · 10–0 · Carried

Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (19)

County of Brant Council - Special MeetingSeptember 29, 2025
County of Brant CouncilJune 10, 2025
County of Brant CouncilMay 13, 2025
Policy Development CommitteeMay 6, 2025
Brant Heritage CommitteeDecember 5, 2024
Grants Ad Hoc CommitteeNovember 21, 2024
Brant Heritage CommitteeOctober 3, 2024
Brant Heritage CommitteeSeptember 5, 2024
County of Brant CouncilJuly 9, 2024
Planning and Development CommitteeJuly 9, 2024
Brant Heritage CommitteeJune 6, 2024
Brant Heritage CommitteeApril 4, 2024
County of Brant CouncilMarch 26, 2024
County of Brant Council - Special MeetingJanuary 31, 2024
County of Brant CouncilJanuary 9, 2024
Planning and Development CommitteeJanuary 9, 2024
Brant Heritage CommitteeSeptember 7, 2023
Brant Heritage CommitteeJuly 6, 2023
Special Council Training SessionFebruary 22, 2023

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 78)

That County of Brant Council convene In Camera to discuss S.239(2)(b) Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees - RPT-0316-25 Minor Reorganization - A. Newton Yes (11): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, Councillor
County of Brant Council, September 9, 2025 · Carried
That the County of Brant Council receive the delegation from Chris Howell from the Burford Agricultural Society regarding a request for special consideration for parking on Park Ave during special events as information; And further that the request to
County of Brant Council, July 22, 2025 · Carried
That County of Brant Council convene In Camera at 8:13p.m., to discuss S.239(2)(e) litigation or potential litigation and S.239(2)(f) Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege (RPT-0265-25 Haley's Elevator Inc. 29 Thirteenth Concession Road OLT Appeal - R. Welchman and K. Murphy), S.239(2)(i) A trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information
County of Brant Council, July 22, 2025 · Carried
THAT Council direct Staff to proceed with the detailed design of alternative 3, realigning Salt Springs Church Road around the erosion hazard between Salt Springs Church and 124 Salt Springs Church Road. Yes (8): Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Miller, Councillor Coleman, and Councillor Garneau No (2): Councillor Bell, and
Administration and Operations Committee, July 15, 2025 · Carried
That the County of Brant Council Agenda of June 24, 2025 be approved, as amended. Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Coleman, and Councillor Garneau Absent (1): Councillor Bell
County of Brant Council, June 24, 2025 · Carried
Be it resolved that Council direct staff to prepare Terms of Reference for a Government Relations Committee for Council’s consideration; And that said Terms of Reference specify the Committee’s mandate, meeting frequency and schedule, and reporting practices; And that said Terms of Reference include a membership comprised of the Mayor and four members of Council, chosen by the Council in accordanc
County of Brant Council, June 24, 2025 · Withdrawn
THAT the County of Brant Council direct staff to review and update the procedural by-law to include a section on the Council agenda which allows members of Council to provide timely and relevant updates from their work as Councillors. Yes (11): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor
County of Brant Council, June 24, 2025 · Carried
THAT the County of Brant Council direct staff to undertake a review of all policies related to Councillors' conference travel expenses to ensure these are consistent with current broader public sector best practices and that staff report back to Council with any recommended changes prior to December 31, 2025. Yes (11): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councill
County of Brant Council, June 24, 2025 · Carried
That the agenda for the April 8 Court of Revision - Terryberry Municipal Drain, be approved. Court of Revision Minutes Page 2 Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Court of Revision, April 8, 2025 · Carried
That item 12.2 Resolution - Government Relations Committee - Councillor Garneau, be
County of Brant Council, March 25, 2025 · Carried
That the delegation David Clement - re: RPT-0029-25 - Appointment of an Engineer for a new Drain, be received as information. Yes (11): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Miller, Councillor Coleman, and Councillor Garneau
Administration and Operations Committee, March 18, 2025 · Carried
That the following By-laws be read a first time: 1. By-law Number 26-25, Being a By-law to amend the County of Brant Fence By-law Number 135-23 (3 McGovern Lane, Paris) 2. By-law Number 27-25, Being a By-law to further amend By-law Number 61-16, being the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the County of Brant, as amended (49 River Road) 3. By-law Number 28-25, Being a By-law to further amend By-law N
County of Brant Council, March 11, 2025 · Carried
That the following By-laws be read a second time and all preambles and clauses be adopted: 1. By-law Number 26-25, Being a By-law to amend the County of Brant Fence By-law Number 135-23 (3 McGovern Lane, Paris) 2. By-law Number 27-25, Being a By-law to further amend By-law Number 61-16, being the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the County of Brant, as amended (49 River Road) 3. By-law Number 28-25
County of Brant Council, March 11, 2025 · Carried
That the following By-laws be read a third time, passed, signed, and executed: 1. By-law Number 26-25, Being a By-law to amend the County of Brant Fence By-law Number 135-23 (3 McGovern Lane, Paris) 2. By-law Number 27-25, Being a By-law to further amend By-law Number 61-16, being the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the County of Brant, as amended (49 River Road) 3. By-law Number 28-25, Being a By
County of Brant Council, March 11, 2025 · Carried
That Decision Package #1 - Climate Action Specialist, be approved as a 2-year full- time contract position instead of a permanent, full-time position.
County of Brant Council, February 25, 2025 · Carried
That Staff Report RPT-0095-25 “Annual Review of Council Appointments – Brant Heritage Committee and County of Brant License Tribunal” be received as information; And that Councillor Bell be appointed to the License Tribunal".
Administration and Operations Committee, February 18, 2025 · Carried
That Councillor Coleman be nominated as Chair of the Policy Development Committee for 2025; and that nominations for the role of Chair be closed.
Policy Development Committee, February 4, 2025 · Carried
That Council give two readings to the Rathburn Municipal Drain by-law and adopt the report as a provisional by-law.
Policy Development Committee, February 4, 2025 · Carried
WHEREAS On September 3, 2024, Council directed County Staff to permit chickens only in non-urban residential areas, and create an implementation framework to be presented to Council for approval; And Whereas an amendment to the County of Brant Comprehensive Zoning By- Law 61-16 is necessary and the amendment conforms with the Provincial Planning Statement (2024) and policies of the County’s 2023 O
Policy Development Committee, February 4, 2025 · Referred
That the County of Brant Council reject the tenders for the Bawcutt Centre Main Branch Library construction project.
County of Brant Council, January 28, 2025 · Carried
That staff be directed to return in two cycles with a report on next steps for the Bawcutt Centre and the Library.
County of Brant Council, January 28, 2025 · Carried
That the following be received as information:  2.1 Brant County O.P.P. Detachment Board Minutes - October 22, 2024  2.2 Brant County O.P.P. Detachment Board Minutes - November 26, 2024  2.3 City of Brantford Resolution - Request the Redistribution of the Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST to Municipalities for Sustainable Infrastructure Funding  2.4 Long Point Region Conservation Authority
County of Brant Council, December 17, 2024 · Carried
That the agenda for the December 17, 2024 County of Brant Council - Special meeting, be approved.
County of Brant Council - Special Meeting, December 17, 2024 · Carried
THAT Report RPT-0501-24– Cainsville Premier Employment Hub Comprehensive Land Use Strategy be received as information; THAT $250,000 be included in the 2025 Capital Budget (Policy Planning) for the Cainsville Premier Employment Hub Comprehensive Land Use Strategy; THAT staff be directed to complete a Terms of Reference for the Cainsville Premier Employment Hub Comprehensive Land Use Strategy; AND
Administration and Operations Committee, November 19, 2024 · Carried
That the following By-laws be read a first time: 1. By-law Number 104-24, being a By-law to further amend By-law Number 61-16, being the Comprehensive Zoning By-law (Burford Concession 7). 2. By-law Number 107-24, being a By-law to amend the County of Brant Fence By- law Number 135-24 (45 Broadway Street East). 3. By-law Number 110-24, being a By-law to further amend By-law Number 61-16, being the
County of Brant Council, November 12, 2024 · Carried
That the following By-laws be read a second time and all preambles and clauses be adopted: 1. By-law Number 104-24, being a By-law to further amend By-law Number 61-16, being the Comprehensive Zoning By-law (Burford Concession 7). 2. By-law Number 107-24, being a By-law to amend the County of Brant Fence By- law Number 135-24 (45 Broadway Street East). 3. By-law Number 110-24, being a By-law to fu
County of Brant Council, November 12, 2024 · Carried
That the following By-law be read a third time, passed, signed, and executed: 1. By-law Number 100-24, being a By-law to provide for drainage works in the County of Brant (Mitchell Municipal Drain).
County of Brant Council, November 12, 2024 · Carried
That the following By-laws be read a third time, passed, signed, and executed: 1. By-law Number 104-24, being a By-law to further amend By-law Number 61-16, being the Comprehensive Zoning By-law (Burford Concession 7). 2. By-law Number 107-24, being a By-law to amend the County of Brant Fence By- law Number 135-24 (45 Broadway Street East). 3. By-law Number 110-24, being a By-law to further amend
County of Brant Council, November 12, 2024 · Carried
That the County of Brant Council agenda and addendum for October 8, 2024 be approved, as amended.
County of Brant Council, October 8, 2024 · Carried
That application CT2-24-KD - from Signum Wireless Inc., c/o Sarah Taylor, agent for Brandon Nelson and Jennifer Fletcher, owners of property located at 182 Governor's Road to install a 40-metre high self-supported communication tower within a 144 square metres fenced-in compound area be received as information and any public comments / submissions regarding this application be
County of Brant Council, October 8, 2024 · Referred
That the County of Brant Special Council Meeting agenda for September 24, 2024 be approved.
County of Brant Council - Special Meeting, September 24, 2024 · Carried
That the BME annual general meeting be closed.
County of Brant Council, September 24, 2024 · Carried
That Brant County Council convene In Camera to discuss:  RPT-0395-24- S.239(2)(e) Litigation or potential litigation and (f) Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege (OLT Appeal 1760 Colborne Street East) - R. Welchman  RPT-0442-24- S.239(2)(b) Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees (Staffing Update) - H. Boyd  S. 239(2)(b) -
County of Brant Council, September 24, 2024 · Carried
That the County of Brant Council meeting agenda and addendum for July 23, 2024 be approved, as amended.
County of Brant Council, July 23, 2024 · Carried
That the following By-laws be read a first time: 1. By-law Number 45-24, being a By-law to Authorize the Execution of an amending agreement for an additional traffic unit constables. 2. By-law Number 49-24, being a By-law to appoint citizen members to Committees and Boards. 3. By-law Number 50-24, being a By-law to Appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officers and Repeal and Replace By-law 114-22 (Hu
County of Brant Council, June 25, 2024 · Carried
That the following By-laws be read a second time and all clauses and preambles be adopted: 1. By-law Number 45-24, being a By-law to Authorize the Execution of an amending agreement for an additional traffic unit constables. 2. By-law Number 49-24, being a By-law to appoint citizen members to Committees and Boards. 3. By-law Number 50-24, being a By-law to Appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officer
County of Brant Council, June 25, 2024 · Carried
That the following By-laws be read a third time, passed, signed, and executed: 1. By-law Number 45-24, being a By-law to Authorize the Execution of an amending agreement for an additional traffic unit constables. 2. By-law Number 49-24, being a By-law to appoint citizen members to Committees and Boards. 3. By-law Number 50-24, being a By-law to Appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officers and Repeal
County of Brant Council, June 25, 2024 · Carried
That staff be directed to erect appropriate park signage and undertake notifications for addressing, mapping, operations and emergency services regarding the new park name and to update the Park Use By-Law 225-04 to include these sites in Schedule A; And that the County of Brant amend Parks Use By-Law 225-04 and present the amended By-Law in Attachment 2 to County of Brant Council for approval.
Administration and Operations Committee, June 18, 2024 · Carried
That the County of Brant Council agenda and addendum for May 28th, 2024 be approved.
County of Brant Council, May 28, 2024 · Carried
That the Administration and Operations Committee convene In Camera to discuss PWU Verbal Update, RPT-0225-24 Service Agreement, and Verbal Update - Strategy for Joint Services.

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