THAT COM-RFT-26-02 - Burford King Street Parkette Construction be awarded to Ghent Construction Ltd. o/a Ghent Landscape and that a contract to construct King Street Parkette, 125 King Street at a cost of $345,733.17 plus HST be approved; AND THAT an additional $40,000.00 for the Burford King Street Parkette Construction capital project PRT372 be funded from the Parkland Dedication Cash-in-Lieu Re
THAT the following by-laws be read a first time: 1. By-law Number 46-26 - Being a By-law to adopt an amendment to the Official Plan on the County of Brant regarding agricultural system policies Official Plan Amendment (OPA3-D-25). 2. By-law Number 62-26 - 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 (MHBC Planning, A
THAT the following by-laws be read a second time and all preambles and clauses be adopted: 1. By-law Number 46-26 - Being a By-law to adopt an amendment to the Official Plan on the County of Brant regarding agricultural system policies Official Plan Amendment (OPA3-D-25). 2. By-law Number 62-26 - Being a By-law to further amend By-law Number 61-16, being the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Cou
WHEREAS The Paris Master Servicing Plan (2020) recommended construction of a new Sanitary Pumping Station and new watermain extensions to service employment lands east of Rest Acres Road and north of Bethel Road to support anticipated developments in south Paris; AND WHEREAS Staff shortlisted 3 qualified consultants through an Expression of Interest process to submit a detailed proposal for the de
THAT the County of Brant Council Agenda and Addendum of May 12, 2026 be approved, as amended. 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 OPS-RFT-26-01 East Paris Flats Reconstruction – Phase 1 be awarded to L82 (EAST) Construction Incorporated for the bid price of $1,455,516.42 (excluding HST). 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-0023-26 “2025 Annual Report – Municipal Drains” 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-0173-26 “Council Appointment to the Biggars Lane Landfill Liaison Committee” be received as information; AND THAT Councillor Haley be appointed to the Biggars Lane Landfill Liaison Committee for the remainder of the 2022-2026 term of Council. Yes (9): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Bell, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Miller, Councillor
THAT the Paramedic Services Committee minutes of March 18, 2026, be received 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 Haley
THAT the delegation from Kristy Guthrie, municiPal AI, be received as information; AND THAT the delegation be
WHEREAS section 65(2) of the Drainage Act (the Act) prescribes that “If the owners of the subdivided land mutually agree on the share of the drainage assessment that each should pay, they may enter into a written agreement and file it with the clerk of the local municipality and, if the agreement is approved by the council by resolution, no engineer need be instructed under subsection (1)”; AND WH
THAT RPT-0060-26 Major Project Dashboard – February 2026 be received as information. Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Howes, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Miller, and Councillor Coleman
THAT the amending Indemnity Bylaw, as attached to this report BE APPROVED; AND THAT the amending Indemnity Bylaw be presented to the Council of the County of Brant for its consideration in due course. Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Howes, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Miller, and Councillor Coleman
THAT the nominations for the positions of Vice Chair be closed; Paramedic Services Committee Minutes Page 2 January 21, 2026 AND THAT Councillor Sicoli be declared Vice Chair of the Paramedic Services Committee.
THAT the presentation by Whitney Dean, Millards, and report RPT-0049-26 on the External Auditor’s Annual Independence Letter, Engagement Letter, and Audit Plan be received; AND THAT the attached draft letter, as may be amended, be approved to reply to the questions and requests in the Audit Plan. Yes (9): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Bell, Counc
THAT the County of Brant Council Agenda and Addendum of January 13, 2026 be approved; AND THAT section 4.e of the County of Brant Procedural By-law be suspended to allow for the consideration of matters not under the Planning Act, namely the following items: Item 5.1 - Tim Des Islets - Noisemaker Presents - Paris Drinks Fest Noise Exemption Permit County of Brant Council Minutes Page 2 Tuesday,
THAT County of Brant Council recommends the inclusion of the following projects into the Long Term Financial Plan and the 10-Year Capital Forecast, as action item from the Solid Waste Management Master Plan: Automated Scalehouse Software (Biggars Lane) - $100,000 for 2026 Solid Waste Promotion and Education - $10,000 for 2026 Solid Waste Audit Program - $100,000 for 2027 Curbside Optimization and
THAT the County of Brant's contribution to the Woodland Cultural Centre be amended to be proportionate to the City of Brantford's contribution, if it were on a population basis. Yes (8): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, and Councillor Coleman No (1): Councillor Oakley Absent (1): Councillor Chambers
WHEREAS Section 4.1.a of the Drainage Act prescribes that “a petition for the drainage by means of a drainage works of an area requiring drainage as described in the petition may be filed with the clerk of the local municipality in which the area is situate by the majority in number of the owners, as shown by the last revised assessment roll of lands in the area, including the owners of any roads
THAT the following clause be added: AND THAT additional revenue generated through increased fares be reinvested to support business planning for the Brant Transit Program. Yes (6): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Miller, and Councillor Coleman No (4): Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, and Councillor Oakley
THAT RPT-0428-25 - Brant Transit Fare Options be received as information; AND THAT the following amendments to the Fees and Charges By-law be prepared for Council's consideration, to be effective March 1, 2026: General Fare: $6.00 Seniors' Fare (age 55+): $4.00 Administration and Operations Committee Minutes Page 13 Tuesday, December 9, 2025 AND THAT additional revenue generated through increased
THAT the registered delegations be permitted to present in advance of agenda item 5. Presentation of the Long Term Financial Plan - H. Boyd. Yes (1): Councillor Miller No (7): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, and Councillor Coleman Absent (2): Councillor Oakley, and Councillor Chambers
THAT item 8.8 be moved up to be considered prior to item 8.1. Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Miller, and Councillor Coleman
THAT the proposed 2026 Fees and Charges be amended with respect to the Strategic Initiatives – Brant Transit Fares, as follows; THAT the Brant Transit Fares be adjusted in an amount comparable to the adjustments made to other services in the County of Brant since 2019, when the current Brant Transit Fares were established; AND THAT an annual indexing be applied to the Brant Transit fares, in line
THAT the County of Brant Council direct staff to pursue Option 3 - Direct Appointment, to fill the vacant Councillor seat in Ward 5; AND THAT the necessary timelines, by-laws, and/or meetings be scheduled and fulfilled as required. Yes (7): Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Miller, and Councillor Coleman No (3): Mayor Bailey,
THAT Councillor Chambers be appointed to the Court of Revision 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 delegation from Rosemary & John Prohaska regarding the Cleaver Road Bridge 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 RPT-0310-25 Various Parking and Traffic Modifications be
THAT staff be directed to investigate cost effective solutions to permit vehicular traffic on the Cleaver Road Bridge; AND THAT staff report back to Council with cost-effective solutions and a financial plan. Yes (5): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Howes, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Miller, and Councillor Coleman No (5): Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, and
THAT the petition to hard surface Fifth Concession Road 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 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, Councillor Miller, Councillor Coleman, and Councillor Garneau Absent (1): Councillor Chambers
THAT correspondence be forwarded to the City of Brantford to request an extension to the 2026 Paramedic Services budget submission deadline. Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, and Councillor Coleman Absent (1): Councillor Garneau
THAT Zoning By-Law Amendment Application ZBA13-25-RF received from James Scorgie, owner of the subject lands as identified CONCESSION 1 PART LOT 2, in the former Township of Oakland and municipally known as 233 Oakland Road, County of Brant proposing the following be APPROVED: 1. To amend the Zoning on the entire 0.14 hectares (0.36 acres) parcel from ‘Agriculture (A)’ to Suburban Residential (SR)
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% of the people they service to be County of Brant residents;” Yes (8): Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Coun
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; THAT staff be directed to proceed to finalize application forms, scoring criteria and on-line application process for the 2026 Community Grants Program in partnership with the Brant Community Foundation; AND THAT the Brant Community Fou
That all communications and presentations from the Brant Connects Committee of September 3, 2025, be received.
That the Fire Prevention Activity Report - June 2025, 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
That the County of Brant Council Agenda of July 8, 2025 be approved; and That section 4.e of the County of Brant's procedural By-law be suspended to allow for the consideration of item 12.1 as it is not a matter under the Planning Act. County of Brant Council Minutes Page 2 Tuesday, July 8, 2025 Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Cou
THAT Zoning By-Law Amendment Application ZBA29-24-LG from Matt Reniers & Associates, agent on behalf of Edward Horsfall, applicant/ owner of PART LOTS 11,12 & 13 W ELM STREET, County of Brant, in the geographic former township of Paris, located at 24 Elm Street, County of Brant, BE APPROVED to rezone the subject lands from Special Policy Area, Residential Singles and Semis (s-R2) to Special Policy
THAT application ZBA8-25-LK from Ava Barnett, of King and Benton on behalf of Steve Charest, Whispering Grand Farms Inc, owner of Concession 5, Parts of Sub Lot 2 and Sub Lot 3, West of the Grand River, in the geographic township of South Dumfries, located at 428 and 452 West River Road, proposing the extension of a Temporary Use Zoning By-Law on a portion of the lands from Agricultural (A) to Spe