Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
Declared interests
Councillor Gatwardwith respect to item 4.4 - Canadian Mental Health Association Brant Haldimand Norfolk Request for Emergency Grant and refrained from discussion and voting on this matter
What was decided (23 motions)
18 carried, 5 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the request from J. Hitchon to speak regarding Item 10.2 (449/453 Mount Pleasant Road) be approved.
Moved by Councillor Chambers, seconded by Councillor Coleman
Carried
That County of Brant Council congratulates Mayor Bailey on being the recipient of the Economic Developers Council of Ontario Award for Community Influencer of the Year.
Moved by Councillor Chambers, seconded by Councillor Bell
Carried
That the request for grandfathering of a shipping container at 2 Willowdale Street be
Moved by Councillor Coleman, seconded by Councillor Wheat
Referred
That the presentation and request from Brant Condominium Corporation regarding municipal services be
Moved by Councillor Gatward, seconded by Councillor Howes
Referred
That the request for an Emergency Grant in advance of the County of Brant Grant Process be awarded to the Canadian Mental Health Association Brant Haldimand Norfolk in the amount of $5,000 towards Mental Health Awareness Week expenses.
Moved by Councillor Peirce, seconded by Councillor Laferriere
Carried
MacAlpine That the presentation regarding 449/453 Mount Pleasant Road be received as information.
Moved by Councillor Chambers
Carried
That the County of Brant Council minutes of January 26, 2021 be approved.
Moved by Councillor Gatward, seconded by Councillor Peirce
Carried
That the following Consent Items be received as information: 1. RPT-21-38 - 2021 Taxi License Extension. 2. County of Brant - Officer of the Integrity Commissioner - Annual Report - October, 2019 to December, 2020. 3. Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing - Consulting on Growing the Size of the Greenbelt. 4. Ministry of Transportation - Safe Restart Agreement Phase 1 Top-Up Funding of $9,145. 5. City of Brantford - Notice of City Council Adoption of City-County Liaison Committee Recommendation. 6. South Central Ontario Region (SCOR) Update to Council - January, 2021. 7. Ombudsman Ontario - The Watchdog Newsletter - January, 2021. 8. Brant County Board of Health Minutes - December 8, 2020. 9. County of Brant Public Library Board Minutes - December 23, 2020. 10. Long Point Region Conservation Authority Board Minutes - January 13, 2021. 11. Grand River Conservation Authority - Summary of General Membership Meeting - January 22, 2021. 12. Grand River Conservation Authority - 2021 GRCA Budget and Levy Meeting Minutes - February 26, 2021. 13. John Noble Home Committee of Management Minutes - February 10, 2021. 14. The Raw Carrot - Thank You and Update.
Moved by Councillor Wheat, seconded by Councillor Laferriere
Carried
That staff be directed to follow-up with the County of Brant Integrity Commissioner to bring forward recommended changes to the Code of Conduct for Council's consideration.
Moved by Councillor Gatward, seconded by Councillor Miller
Carried
That the Paramedic Services Committee minutes of February 1, 2021 be received as information.
Moved by Councillor Laferriere, seconded by Councillor Peirce
Carried
That the Planning and Development Committee report of February 2, 2021 be approved.
Moved by Councillor Miller, seconded by Councillor Coleman
That the Administration and Operations Committee report of February 16, 2021 be approved.
Moved by Councillor Peirce, seconded by Councillor Gatward
Carried
That the current County of Brant Council and Ward Boundary Structure remain in place for the 2022 Municipal Elections; That staff be directed to publish information regarding the County of Brant Council Structure, Ward Boundaries and Elector Counts on the website and in 2022 Municipal Election information materials; And that the next review of the Council and Ward Boundary Structure be undertaken for the 2022-2026 Term of Council.
Moved by Councillor Howes, seconded by Councillor Chambers
Carried
That correspondence from Grand River Cab requesting a fare increase be
Moved by Councillor Wheat, seconded by Councillor Laferriere
Referred
That correspondence from South Central Ontario Region Economic Development Corporation (SCOR-EDC) be received as information.
Moved by Councillor Chambers, seconded by Councillor Peirce
Carried
That County of Brant Council convene In Camera to discuss a labour relations / employee negotiations matter (Collective Bargaining), a proposed acquisition of land (Newport River Access) and a personal matter about an identifiable individual (request for property tax relief).
Moved by Councillor Coleman, seconded by Councillor Gatward
Carried
That the Chief Administrative Officer, in consultation with the County of Brant Emergency Operations Centre, be directed and authorized to work with the Brant County Health Unit to make municipal facilities available for priority use as mass vaccination clinics for the COVID-19 virus; And that the Chief Administrative Officer be further directed to work with the Brant County Health Unit to maximize the use of municipal facilities to deliver COVID-19 vaccinations while seeking opportunities to maintain other community uses of these facilities where feasible and applicable.
Moved by Councillor Wheat, seconded by Councillor Bell
Carried
That the following by-laws be now read a first time, noting that By-law 23-21 is
Moved by Councillor Howes, seconded by Councillor Miller
Withdrawn
That the following by-laws be read a second time and all preambles and clauses be adopted: 1. By-law Number 16-21 to amend By-law Number 61-16, the Zoning By-law for the County of Brant (Pinevest Homes, 419 East River Road). 2. By-law Number 17-21 to amend By-law Number 61-16, the Zoning By-law for the County of Brant (Gedco Excavating, 485 Paris Road). 3. By-law Number 18-21 to amend By-law Number 61-16, the Zoning By-law for the County of Brant (County of Brant, 50 High Street). 4. By-law Number 19-21 to amend By-law Number 61-16, the Zoning By-law for the County of Brant (Pinevest Homes (Cedar East) Inc., 40, 46 & 56 Cedar Street). 5. By-law Number 20-21 to amend By-law Number 61-16, the Zoning By-law for the County of Brant (Lauderdale Developments Inc., Willowdale Street and Dalewood Avenue). 6. By-law Number 21-21 to relieve certain lands from the provisions of Section 50(5) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended (Losani homes (Paris) Ltd., Mile Hill Subdivision Phase 2). 7. By-law Number 22-21 to authorize the Mayor and the Clerk to execute a Collective Agreement with the Power Workers' Union CUPE Local 1000. 8. By-law Number 24-21 to appoint Municipal By-law Enforcement Officers (Madden, Courtney, Morello-Love). 9. By-law Number 25-21 to amend the County of Brant Fence By-law Number 54-03 (14 Queen Street North). 10. By-law Number 26-21 to confirm the proceedings of Council.
Moved by Councillor Howes, seconded by Councillor Miller
Carried
That the following by-laws be read a third time, adopted and executed: 1. By-law Number 16-21 to amend By-law Number 61-16, the Zoning By-law for the County of Brant (Pinevest Homes, 419 East River Road). 2. By-law Number 17-21 to amend By-law Number 61-16, the Zoning By-law for the County of Brant (Gedco Excavating, 485 Paris Road). 3. By-law Number 18-21 to amend By-law Number 61-16, the Zoning By-law for the County of Brant (County of Brant, 50 High Street). 4. By-law Number 19-21 to amend By-law Number 61-16, the Zoning By-law for the County of Brant (Pinevest Homes (Cedar East) Inc., 40, 46 & 56 Cedar Street). 5. By-law Number 20-21 to amend By-law Number 61-16, the Zoning By-law for the County of Brant (Lauderdale Developments Inc., Willowdale Street and Dalewood Avenue). 6. By-law Number 21-21 to relieve certain lands from the provisions of Section 50(5) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended (Losani homes (Paris) Ltd., Mile Hill Subdivision Phase 2). 7. By-law Number 22-21 to authorize the Mayor and the Clerk to execute a Collective Agreement with the Power Workers' Union CUPE Local 1000. 8. By-law Number 24-21 to appoint Municipal By-law Enforcement Officers (Madden, Courtney, Morello-Love). 9. By-law Number 25-21 to amend the County of Brant Fence By-law Number 54-03 (14 Queen Street North). 10. By-law Number 26-21 to confirm the proceedings of Council.
Moved by Councillor Howes, seconded by Councillor Miller
Carried
That the County of Brant Council agenda and addendum for February 23, 2021 be approved.
Moved by Councillor MacAlpine, seconded by Councillor Laferriere
Carried
That the presentation regarding 449/453 Mount Pleasant Road be received as information.
Moved by Councillor Chambers, seconded by Councillor MacAlpine
Carried
That County of Brant Council approve the addition of 30 Balmoral Street to Schedule 16 of the County of Brant Parking By-law 4-19 to allow for the enforcement of vehicles parking in private parking lots.
Moved by Councillor MacAlpine, seconded by Councillor Miller