The Brant County Record

County of Brant Council

October 26, 2021

Who was there

Present (8): David Bailey, John Bell, Robert Chambers, Brian Coleman, Steve Howes, John MacAlpine, David Miller, John Peirce

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

What was decided (18 motions)

16 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the County of Brant Council agenda and addendum for October 26, 2021 be approved.
Moved by Councillor Peirce, seconded by Councillor Bell
Carried
That the Report to the Members of Brant County Council and the Consolidated Financial Statements for the Year Ended December 31, 2020 be received as information.
Moved by Councillor Howes, seconded by Councillor Gatward
Carried
That the presentation from the John Noble Home - Bell Court Redevelopment be received as information.
Moved by Councillor Gatward, seconded by Councillor Wheat
Carried
That the presentation from Stedman Community Hospice and St. Joseph's Lifecare Centre be received as information; And that the requests for funding be
Moved by Councillor Wheat, seconded by Councillor MacAlpine
Referred
That the request from the Federated Women's Institute of Canada - Adelaide Hunter Hoodless Homestead for emergency funding in the amount of $25,000 be approved; That staff be directed to review additional operational supports that could be offered; And that the Homestead be forwarded information regarding the County's Community Grants Program for consideration of future needs.
Moved by Councillor Chambers, seconded by Councillor Laferriere
Carried
That the presentation from Joshua Kovacs regarding Brant Transit be
Moved by Councillor Howes, seconded by Councillor Coleman
Referred
That the County of Brant Council minutes of September 28, 2021 and October 12, 2021 be approved.
Moved by Councillor Coleman, seconded by Councillor Howes
Carried
That the following consent items be approved: 1. Ministry of Finance - 2022 Funding Allocation under the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF). 2. Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing - Expiry of Temporary Regulations (130/20 and 131/20) Limiting Municipal Authority to Regulate Construction Noise. 3. Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry - Proposed Amendments to Various Acts. 4. Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks - Decision on the Proposed Land Use Compatibility Guidelines. 5. Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks - Regulations Under the Conservation Authorities Act. 6. Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks - Excess Soil Webinar Series. 7. Ontario Good Roads Association - Call for Nominations - 2022 - 2023 Board of Directors. 8. City of Brantford - Social Services Resolutions. 9. Brant Family and Children's Services - Annual Report. 10. County of Brant Public Library Board Minutes of June 23, 2021. 11. County of Brant Public Library Board Minutes of August 16, 2021. 12. Long Point Region Conservation Authority Board Minutes of September 1, 2021. 13. John Noble Home Committee of Management Minutes of October 13, 2021. 14. Police Services Board Minutes of September 21, 2021. 15. Brant Rural Water Quality Program Review Committee Minutes of September 21, 2021. 16. Grand River Conservation Authority General Membership Meeting Summary of September 24, 2021.
Moved by Councillor Chambers, seconded by Councillor Wheat
Carried
That the Planning and Development Committee report of October 5, 2021 be approved.
Moved by Councillor Miller, seconded by Councillor Bell
Carried
That the Policy Development and Strategic Direction Committee Report of October 12, 2021 be approved.
Moved by Councillor MacAlpine, seconded by Councillor Gatward
Carried
That the Administration and Operations Committee report of October 19, 2021 be approved.
Moved by Councillor Peirce, seconded by Councillor Coleman
Carried
That Request for Proposals COR-RFP-21-03 “Services of an Integrity Commissioner” be awarded to Melinda Munro, Munro Strategic Perspective, at an annual retainer of $12,000, an hourly rate of $250 and at-cost mileage and incidentals; And that the Mayor and the Clerk be authorized by by-law to enter into an agreement for the Services of an Integrity Commissioner.
Moved by Councillor Laferriere, seconded by Councillor Miller
Carried
That RPT-20-288 Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) and Ontario Good Roads Association (OGRA) 2022 Conferences” be received as information; That any Members of Council wishing to be registered for the Virtual ROMA or OGRA 2022 Conferences contact the Clerk for registration; And that a Council resolution be passed at its October 26, 2022 meeting for any requests for delegations with Provincial Ministers that the County of Brant would like to make at the conferences.
Moved by Councillor Howes, seconded by Councillor Miller
Carried
That Brant County Council convene In Camera to discuss a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to negotiations (Administration and Operations Committee In Camera - Confidential report of October 19, 2021) and a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial or financial information that belongs to the municipality and a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to negotiations (transfer of assets).
Moved by Councillor Coleman, seconded by Councillor Laferriere
Carried
That the following recommendations be ratified in Open Session: 1. That the County of Brant and the Ontario Provincial Police enter into a 2-year lease agreement for the Oakland Community Centre, with lease terms to the satisfaction of the County Solicitor and Corporate Counsel; And that staff work with user groups as much as possible to help minimize the disruption. 2. That the Corporation of the County of Brant hereby agrees to transfer its fibre optic assets to Brant Municipal Enterprises and directs staff to undertake the necessary requirements to complete the transaction.
Moved by Councillor Peirce, seconded by Councillor Coleman
Carried
That the following by-laws be now read a first time: 1. By-law Number 110-21 to authorize the execution of an Agreement for Professional Services between the Corporation of the County of Brant and Melinda Munro for the provision of professional services as the Integrity Commissioner for the County of Brant. 2. By-law Number 111-21 to appoint Melinda Munro, Munro Strategic Perspectives, as the Integrity Commissioner for the County of Brant, pursuant to Section 223.3 of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended. 3. By-law Number 112-21 to appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officers (Brook, Shea, Thompson, Whittaker and WIlkinson). 4. By-law Number 113-21 to amend Parking By-law Number 4-19 (Schedule 3 - Parking Prohibited Anytime). 5. By-law Number 114-21 to amend Traffic By-law Number 182-05 (Speed Limit Reduction - Community Safety Zones). 6. By-law Number 115-21 to authorize the execution of an Agreement for Cross Border Billing for Ambulance Services between the County of Brant and Six Nations of the Grand River Territory. County of Brant Council Minutes Page 13 Tuesday, October 26, 2021 7. By-law Number 116-21 to appoint a Deputy Clerk for the County of Brant (Dyjach). 8. By-law Number 117-21 to amend By-law Number 61-16, the Zoning By-law for the County of Brant, as amended (Paluch, 602 Mount Pleasant Road). 9. By-law Number 118-21 to amend By-law Number 61-16, the Zoning By-law for the County of Brant, as amended (Shermandale Farms Limited, 178 Newport Road). 10. By-law Number
Moved by Councillor Wheat, seconded by Councillor Chambers
Carried
That the following by-laws be now read a second time and all clauses and preambles be adopted: 1. By-law Number 110-21 to authorize the execution of an Agreement for Professional Services between the Corporation of the County of Brant and Melinda Munro for the provision of professional services as the Integrity Commissioner for the County of Brant. 2. By-law Number 111-21 to appoint Melinda Munro, Munro Strategic Perspectives, as the Integrity Commissioner for the County of Brant, pursuant to Section 223.3 of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended. 3. By-law Number 112-21 to appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officers (Brook, Shea, Thompson, Whittaker and WIlkinson). 4. By-law Number 113-21 to amend Parking By-law Number 4-19 (Schedule 3 - Parking Prohibited Anytime). 5. By-law Number 114-21 to amend Traffic By-law Number 182-05 (Speed Limit Reduction - Community Safety Zones). 6. By-law Number 115-21 to authorize the execution of an Agreement for Cross Border Billing for Ambulance Services between the County of Brant and Six Nations of the Grand River Territory. 7. By-law Number 116-21 to appoint a Deputy Clerk for the County of Brant (Dyjach). 8. By-law Number 117-21 to amend By-law Number 61-16, the Zoning By-law for the County of Brant, as amended (Paluch, 602 Mount Pleasant Road). 9. By-law Number 118-21 to amend By-law Number 61-16, the Zoning By-law for the County of Brant, as amended (Shermandale Farms Limited, 178 Newport Road). 10. By-law Number 119-21 to amend By-law N
Moved by Councillor Wheat, seconded by Councillor Chambers
Carried
That the following by-laws be now read a third time, passed, signed and executed: 1. By-law Number 110-21 to authorize the execution of an Agreement for Professional Services between the Corporation of the County of Brant and Melinda Munro for the provision of professional services as the Integrity Commissioner for the County of Brant. 2. By-law Number 111-21 to appoint Melinda Munro, Munro Strategic Perspectives, as the Integrity Commissioner for the County of Brant, pursuant to Section 223.3 of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended. 3. By-law Number 112-21 to appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officers (Brook, Shea, Thompson, Whittaker and WIlkinson). 4. By-law Number 113-21 to amend Parking By-law Number 4-19 (Schedule 3 - Parking Prohibited Anytime). 5. By-law Number 114-21 to amend Traffic By-law Number 182-05 (Speed Limit Reduction - Community Safety Zones). 6. By-law Number 115-21 to authorize the execution of an Agreement for Cross Border Billing for Ambulance Services between the County of Brant and Six Nations of the Grand River Territory. 7. By-law Number 116-21 to appoint a Deputy Clerk for the County of Brant (Dyjach). 8. By-law Number 117-21 to amend By-law Number 61-16, the Zoning By-law for the County of Brant, as amended (Paluch, 602 Mount Pleasant Road). 9. By-law Number 118-21 to amend By-law Number 61-16, the Zoning By-law for the County of Brant, as amended (Shermandale Farms Limited, 178 Newport Road). 10. By-law Number 119-21 to amend By-law Number 61-16,
Moved by Councillor Wheat, seconded by Councillor Coleman
Carried

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