THAT the County of Brant Council grant the proclamation and dam lighting request from Paris Ontario Riverside Runway for July 17, 2026. Yes (11): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Coleman, and Councillor Haley
WHEREAS the County of Brant’s (the County’s) currently appointed Drainage Superintendent will be on leave from June 2026 to June 2027; AND WHEREAS K. Smart Associates Limited have the capacity to fulfill Drainage Superintendent duties and are on the County’s pre-qualified list of Drainage Engineers, which was developed through a competitive procurement process; THAT By-law 17-25, being the By-law
THAT Report RPT-0152-26, regarding updates to Phase 1 of the Omnibus Official Plan Amendment project, consisting of the home-based industry and business policies, be received as information; AND THAT the proposed by-law attached hereto as Appendix “B”, to amend the County of Brant Official Plan A Simply Grand Plan (2023) by adding new policies with respect to Home-Based Industry and Business, BE A
THAT the County of Brant Council receive the delegation from Heather Keam, Stacey Mitchell, and Riley Sietz of Burford Optimist Baseball with regards to new batting cages as information. Yes (11): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Coleman, and Councillor Ha
THAT County of Brant Council receive the communication from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, with regards to stormwater fees regulations, as information. County of Brant Council Minutes Page 12 Tuesday, April 28, 2026 Yes (11): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Ch
THAT the following tax rates be approved; Property Class Tax Class Municipal Tax Rate Special Levy Tax Rate Commercial Small C0N, C7N 0.0051233 0.0000948 Scale on Farm Commercial CTN, GTN, STN, 0.0204932 0.0003793 CHN, DTN, GFN, CFN, CGN Commercial CUN, CWN, CXN, 0.0133206 0.0002465 Vacant/Excess Land GUN, SUN, CJN, CZN Farmland FTEP, FTES, FTFP, 0.0025886 0.0000479 FTFS, FPEP, FPES, FPFP, FPFS La
THAT RPT-0164-26 - 2025 Economic Development Year End Report be received as information. Yes (9): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Bell, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Miller, Councillor Coleman, and Councillor Haley Absent (2): Councillor Oakley, and Councillor Peirce
THAT RPT-0165-26- be received as information; AND THAT staff continue to investigate avenues to support special events in the County of Brant while balancing the concerns of residents. Yes (9): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Bell, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Miller, Councillor Coleman, and Councillor Haley Absent (2): Councillor Oakley, and Co
THAT the County of Brant Council agenda and addendum of March 24, 2026 be approved. Yes (11): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Coleman, and Councillor Haley
THAT RPT-0135-25 - 2025 Year in Review be received as information. County of Brant Council Minutes Page 9 Tuesday, March 24, 2026 Yes (11): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Coleman, and Councillor Haley
THAT RPT-0115-26 2025 Council / Committee Attendance, Remuneration, and Expenses be received as information. Yes (9): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Miller, and Councillor Coleman Absent (1): Councillor Oakley
THAT the Fire Services Activity Report - February 2026 be received as information. Yes (9): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Miller, and Councillor Coleman Absent (1): Councillor Oakley
THAT Official Plan Amendment Application OPA6-25-RC and Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA25-25-RC from MHBC Planning, Agent on behalf of West Quarre (Two) Inc. (Orlando Corporation), Owner of BRANTFORD CON 2 PT LOT 10 RP 2R4737 PT PARTS 1 AND 2 RP 2R8690 PARTS 1 TO 6, County of Brant, in the geographic former township of Brantford, located at 982 & 986 Rest Acres Road. The OPA proposes to re
THAT the North of the Nith Trails and Open Spaces Master Plan be approved. Yes (6): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, and Councillor Peirce No (3): Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, and Councillor Coleman Absent (1): Councillor Howes
THAT the proclamation and lighting of Penman's Dam request from The Period Purse, regarding Menstrual Health Day be granted. Yes (8): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Chambers, and Councillor Coleman No (1): Councillor Miller Absent (1): Councillor Howes
THAT County of Brant Council convene In Camera at 7:13 p.m. to discuss S.239(2)(c) A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board (Administration and Operations Committee In Camera Report - February 17, 2026). Yes (9): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillo
THAT Marilyn McCulloch - Paris, be inducted into the Sports Hall of Fame.
THAT the Policy Development Committee convene In Camera to discuss S.239(2)(c) A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board (RPT-0059-26 - Main Branch Library Site Selection - Staff Review - A. Newton). Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Howes, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Cha
THAT the County of Brant Council Agenda and Addendum of January 27, 2026 be approved. Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, and Councillor Coleman
THAT the County of Brant Council receive the letter from the Solicitor General and Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing with regards to powers and roles of municipalities, mayors, and police service boards in establishing a police service board budget (particularly in municipalities with Strong Mayor Powers), as information. Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Counc
THAT the County of Brant Council grant the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association's request to proclaim the week of April 4th to 10th, 2026 as National Dental Hygienists Week. Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, and Councillor Coleman
THAT Zoning By-Law Amendment Application ZBA25-23-DM from MHBC c/o Caitlin Port, agent on behalf of Miller Aggregates c/o Ken Zimmerman, applicant on behalf of Lavis Contracting Co Limited and Miller Paving Limited, owner of SOUTH DUMFRIES CON 4 PT SUB LOT 1 PT LOTS 26 AND 27 and CON 4 PT LOT 28 PT LOT 29 RP 2R2186 PART 1, County of Brant, in the geographic former Township of South Dumfries, locat
THAT the County of Brant Special Council Agenda of December 16, 2025 be approved. Yes (9): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, and Councillor Coleman Absent (1): Councillor Chambers
WHEREAS democracy is healthiest when all individuals are able to participate fully, safely, and contribute to the well-being of their community; County of Brant Council Minutes Page 11 Tuesday, December 16, 2025 AND WHEREAS we are witnessing the erosion of respectful discourse and constructive debate across all levels of government, including in neighbouring municipalities; AND WHEREAS municipal e
THAT the following by-laws be read a first time: 1. By-law Number 123-25 - Being a By-law to provide for an interim levy, to provide for the payment of taxes, and to provide for penalty and interest of 1.25 per cent per month. County of Brant Council Minutes Page 14 Tuesday, December 16, 2025 2. By-law Number 124-25 - Being a By-law to assume and dedicate Part Lots 29 & 30, Concession 1, South Dum
THAT the following by-laws be read a second time and all preambles and clauses be adopted: 1. By-law Number 123-25 - Being a By-law to provide for an interim levy, to provide for the payment of taxes, and to provide for penalty and interest of 1.25 per cent per month. 2. By-law Number 124-25 - Being a By-law to assume and dedicate Part Lots 29 & 30, Concession 1, South Dumfries, Part Lots 28 & 29,
THAT the following by-laws be read a third time, passed, signed and executed: County of Brant Council Minutes Page 15 Tuesday, December 16, 2025 1. By-law Number 123-25 - Being a By-law to provide for an interim levy, to provide for the payment of taxes, and to provide for penalty and interest of 1.25 per cent per month. 2. By-law Number 124-25 - Being a By-law to assume and dedicate Part Lots 29
THAT the following by-laws be read a first time: 1. By-law Number 116-25 - Being a By-law to appoint a Deputy Clerk for the County of Brant (Raic). 2. By-law Number 117-25 - Being a By-law to assume and dedicate Parts 2, 3 and 4, 2R-8927 for public road purposes. 3. By-law Number 118-25 - Being a By-law to establish fees and charges to be collected by the Corporation of the County of Brant for 202
THAT the following by-laws be read a second time and all preambles and clauses be adopted: 1. By-law Number 116-25 - Being a By-law to appoint a Deputy Clerk for the County of Brant (Raic). 2. By-law Number 117-25 - Being a By-law to assume and dedicate Parts 2, 3 and 4, 2R-8927 for public road purposes. 3. By-law Number 118-25 - Being a By-law to establish fees and charges to be collected by the
THAT the following by-laws be read a third time, passed, signed and executed: 1. By-law Number 116-25 - Being a By-law to appoint a Deputy Clerk for the County of Brant (Raic). 2. By-law Number 117-25 - Being a By-law to assume and dedicate Parts 2, 3 and 4, 2R-8927 for public road purposes. 3. By-law Number 118-25 - Being a By-law to establish fees and charges to be collected by the Corporation o
THAT RPT-0372-25 “Update on Emergency Management Program” be received as information. Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Miller, and Councillor Coleman
THAT report RPT - 0392 - 25 regarding the Community Planning Permit System be received as information; AND THAT the discussion and comments from Council be
THAT the County of Brant Council reconvene Open Session at 9:50 p.m. Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, and Councillor Coleman
WHEREAS pursuant to Section 74 of the Drainage Act (the Act), R.S.O. 1990, D.17, the local municipality shall maintain and repair any drainage works constructed under the provisions of the Act at the expense of all the upstream lands and roads in the proportion determined by the then current By-law, for each respective drain; WHEREAS the drain maintenance projects completed in 2024 are ready to be
THAT the updated bylaw to delegate specific administrative matters to Staff, as attached to this report BE APPROVED; AND THAT the bylaw to delegate specific administrative matters to Staff be presented to the Council of the County of Brant for its consideration. Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, C
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 Parking By-law 004-19 to facilitate parking during the Burford Fair from October 11 to 12. Yes (11): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor O
The County of Brant does hereby proclaim NOVEMBER 25th as The International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women WHEREAS November is Woman Abuse Prevention Month and November 25th is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women; and WHEREAS violence is the greatest gender inequality rights issue for women, girls and gender-diverse individuals. Our community is c
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, commercial, financial or labour relations information. Yes (11): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Pe
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 the supply of treated and coarse salt, from the Fall of 2025 to the Spring of 2031. Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley,
THAT CPS-RFT-25-03 North Paris Fire Station be awarded to Lanca Contracting Limited for the submitted price of $5,989,000.00 (excluding HST). AND THAT the capital project budget for the North Paris Fire Station be increased by $850,350 to be funded from Development Charges. Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councill