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 (26 motions)
25 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the County of Brant Council Agenda of May 27, 2025 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 Garneau
Moved by Councillor Coleman, seconded by Councillor Kyle
That the agenda be amended to include an In Camera Item under S.239(2)(g) of the Municipal Act - a matter in respect of which Council may hold a closed meeting under another act to discuss a topic raised at the O.P.P. Detachment Board this morning under the Community Safety and Policing Act, being the Brant OPP Traffic Management Unit. Yes (11): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Coleman, and Councillor Garneau
Moved by Councillor Peirce, seconded by Mayor Bailey
THAT Extension of Temporary Use Zoning By-law Exemption Application ZBA4- 25-LK from Sherri and Darrell Graham, Owner(s) of Concession 2 Part Lot 2 and R-Plan 2R2367 Part 3 R-Plan 2R7031 Part 1, municipally known as 230 Oakland Road, County of Brant, proposing a Temporary Use Zoning By-Law to permit a Mobile Refreshment Cart for a period of three (3) years, be APPROVED. AND THAT the reason(s) for approval are as follows: County of Brant Council Minutes Page 3 Tuesday, May 27, 2025 a. The application demonstrates consistency with the Provincial Planning Statement providing opportunity to establish a use of a temporary basis in order to facilitate orderly development. b. The proposed temporary use satisfies the tests outlines in the Official Plan (2023) with respect to the passing of a Temporary Use By-Law in accordance with the provisions of the Planning Act. Yes (11): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Coleman, and Councillor Garneau
Moved by Councillor Miller, seconded by Councillor Garneau
That the rate be accepted the rate as presented. Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Coleman, and Councillor Garneau No (1): Councillor Bell
Moved by Councillor Coleman, seconded by Councillor MacAlpine
Carried
In favour (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Coleman, Councillor Garneau · Opposed (1): Councillor Bell
That the County of Brant Council waive section 10(d) of the Procedural By-law to allow the delegation additional time to present. Yes (11): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Coleman, and Councillor Garneau
Moved by Councillor Oakley, seconded by Councillor Howes
That the delegation from Patricia McCarney and Lauren Rutherford of the World Council on City Data, regarding the County of Brant’s ISO37120 Certification Ceremony, 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 Garneau
Moved by Councillor Peirce, seconded by Councillor Oakley
That the delegation from Patricia Biro and Christopher Biro requesting the waiving of the Holding Provision Fee for 139 Harley Road, be received as information; And that the Holding Provision Fee of $2,140 be waived. Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Coleman, and Councillor Garneau No (1): Councillor Bell
Moved by Councillor Miller, seconded by Councillor Chambers
Carried
In favour (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Coleman, Councillor Garneau · Opposed (1): Councillor Bell
County of Brant Council Minutes Page 5 Tuesday, May 27, 2025 That the presentation from Kelly Bernstein regarding the County of Brant Public Library’s 2024 Annual Report 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 Garneau
Moved by Councillor Howes, seconded by Councillor MacAlpine
That the delegation from Heidi Gorter of the St. George Business Association with regards to the 4th Annual St. George Business Association Car Show 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 Garneau
Moved by Councillor MacAlpine, seconded by Councillor Oakley
That the meeting minutes from the County of Brant Council Meeting of April 22, 2025 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 Garneau
Moved by Councillor Bell, seconded by Councillor Howes
That the Annual St. George Car Show be declared an ongoing Municipally Significant Event; And that the annual St. George Business Association Car Show, be considered an approved event by County of Brant Council; And that, the annual St. George Business Association Car Show be exempt from the County of Brant Noise By-law #108-22 pursuant to section 6, and once authorized by Council will be deemed to fall under Schedule D, subsection 3; And that, the annual St. George Business Association Car Show be exempted from the licensing requirements and fees for peddlers under the County of Brant Business Licensing By-law #50-06, pursuant to section 2(1)(x) as part of an event approved by Council where a Special Event Application has been filed by the event organizer in accordance with the Special Event Request Procedure. Yes (11): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Coleman, and Councillor Garneau
Moved by Councillor Peirce, seconded by Councillor MacAlpine
That the County of Brant Council receive the following items as information: 8.2.1 RPT-0226-25 - 2025 Community Grant Program Results - H. Boyd 8.2.2 County of Brant O.P.P. Detachment Board - Meeting Minutes of March 25, 2025 8.2.3 County of Brant Library Board - Meeting Minutes of March 26, 2025 County of Brant Council Minutes Page 7 Tuesday, May 27, 2025 8.2.4 City of Brantford - Social Services Resolutions 8.2.5 City of Brantford - Staff Memo Regarding Branlyn Meadows Fire 8.2.6 Ministry of Natural Resources - Rabies Control Operations Notification 8.2.7 Township of Larder Lake Resolution - Town of Fort Frances regarding the Sovereignty of Canada 8.2.8 City of Richmond Hill Resolution - Provincial Regulations Surrounding Non-Native Wild Animals 8.2.9 Township of Otonabee-South Monagan Resolution - Proposal to End Daylight Savings Time in Ontario 8.2.10 Municipality of Chatham-Kent Resolution - Bill 5 - Risks to your communities and support requested 8.2.11 Town of Orangeville Resolution - Responsible Growth and Opposition to Elements of Bill 5 8.2.12 Town of Orangeville Resolution - Rescinding Strong Mayor Powers 8.2.13 Town of Shelburne Resolution - Opting out of Strong Mayor Powers 8.2.14 Town of Shelburne Resolution - Responsible Growth and Opposition to Elements of Bill 5 8.2.15 Town of Parry Sound Resolution - Response to the Expansion of Strong Mayor Powers 8.2.16 O.P.P. Memo - Organizational Realignment 8.2.17 O.P.P. Memo - Cost Rec
Moved by Councillor Oakley, seconded by Councillor Howes
County of Brant Council Minutes Page 8 Tuesday, May 27, 2025 That the County of Brant Council direct staff to report back with additional information on the following within one (1) cycle: 8.2.10 - Municipality of Chatham-Kent Resolution - Bill 5 - Risks to your communities and support requested 8.2.11 - Town of Orangeville Resolution - Responsible Growth and Opposition to Elements of Bill 5 8.2.14 - Town of Shelburne Resolution - Responsible Growth and Opposition to Elements of Bill 5 Yes (11): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Coleman, and Councillor Garneau
Moved by Councillor Oakley, seconded by Councillor Howes
Carried
That the Policy Development Committee Meeting Report of May 6, 2025 be approved including the following recommendations 1. That RPT- 0054 - 25 - Community Organization Entrance Sign Policy and Design bereceived as information; andThat the Community Organization Entrance Sign Policy and Design, be approved;And that the Mount Vernon entrance sign be immediately replaced, as amended. 2. That RPT-0037-25 Facility Cancellation Policy Update be received as information;And that the updated Recreation Facility Cancellation Policy, be approved. 3. That RPT-0038-25 Recreation Facility Booking Policy Update be received asinformation;And that the updated Recreation Facility Booking Policy, be approved. 4. That RPT-0044-25 Sport Facility Allocation Policy Update be received as information;And that the updated Sport Facility Allocation Policy, be approved. 5. That RPT-0039-25 Respect and Responsibility Policy Update be received as information;And that the updated Respect and Responsibility Policy, be approved. 6. That RPT-0198-25 - Introducing New Project Tracking Resources for Council be received as information;And that feedback on the resources presented be directed to the Corporate Strategy Team to inform future improvements. County of Brant Council Minutes Page 9 Tuesday, May 27, 2025 7. Whereas at the Council Meeting on September 24, 2024 Council, approved the County of Brant Film Policy, Film Location Agreement Template and recommend that staff amend the following By-laws:By-law No.
Moved by Councillor Coleman, seconded by Councillor Chambers
Carried
That the Administration and Operations Committee Report of May 20, 2025 be approved including the following recommendations: 1. That the delegation Phil Harris - Mt. Pleasant Park Multi-Sports Pad Request, be received as information and
Moved by Councillor Peirce, seconded by Councillor Garneau
Referred
That the Paramedic Services Committee Report of May 21, 2025 be approved with the following recommendations: 1. After making inquiries of the [Chief Russell King] and other appropriate officers of the HealthService Provider (HSP) and subject to any exceptions identified on Appendix 1 attached to thisreport, to the best of the Board’s knowledge and belief, the HSP has fulfilled, its obligationsunder the service accountability agreement (the “MSAA”) in effect during the Applicable Period.Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the HSP has complied with:(i) Article 4.8 of the MSAA concerning applicable procurement practices; and,(ii) the Connecting Care Act, 2019.And that the Mayor of the County of Brant sign the attached Declaration of Compliance onbehalf of the Paramedic Services Committee, and that the Declaration of Compliance beforwarded to Ontario Health.
Moved by Councillor Miller, seconded by Councillor Peirce
Carried
That RPT-0209-25, Temporary Rental Grant Pilot Program, be received as information; That the Temporary Rental Grant Pilot Program and policy DVS-2025-002 be approved; That staff be directed to draft a Temporary Rental Grant Agreement in accordance with the terms noted in this report; That the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to execute Temporary Rental Grant Agreements and that the authority to enter into temporary grant rental agreements be included in the next Delegation of Authority By-law update; and That funding for this project in the amount of $81,500 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 Garneau
Moved by Councillor Oakley, seconded by Councillor Garneau
That the proclamation request from Noelle Austin to declare June 2025 as Deafblind Awareness Month in the County of Brant be granted. Yes (11): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Coleman, and Councillor Garneau
Moved by Councillor Peirce, seconded by Councillor Bell
That the proclamation request from Lianne Sinclair to declare May 28th, 2025, as Menstrual Health Day in the County of Brant be granted. County of Brant Council Minutes Page 18 Tuesday, May 27, 2025 Yes (11): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Coleman, and Councillor Garneau
Moved by Councillor Oakley, seconded by Councillor Howes
That the proclamation request from Chris Morrison to declare August 31st, 2025, as International Overdose Awareness Day be granted. Yes (11): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Coleman, and Councillor Garneau
Moved by Councillor MacAlpine, seconded by Councillor Coleman
That County of Brant Council convene In Camera at 8:16 p.m. to discuss 2.239(2)(c) A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board (RPT-0221-25 St. George Land Acquisition for Howell Road Water Treatment Plant - D. Mellor and S. DiGivoanni); S.239(2)(f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, (e) Litigation or potential litigation (k) position, plan, procedure to be applied to negotiations, and (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual (Administration and Operations In Camera Report - May 20, 2025); and, S.239(2)(g) of the Municipal Act - a matter in respect of which Council may hold a closed meeting under another act to discuss a topic raised at the O.P.P. Detachment Board this morning under the Community Safety and Policing Act, being the Brant OPP Traffic Management Unit. Yes (11): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Coleman, and Councillor Garneau
Moved by Councillor Oakley, seconded by Councillor Kyle
County of Brant Council Minutes Page 19 Tuesday, May 27, 2025 That the County of Brant Council approve the acquisition of 10 acres of land for the construction of a new wellfield and water treatment plant (WTP) on Howell Roads in St. George from Empire Communities (St. George) Ltd. at a purchase price of $500,000. Yes (11): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Coleman, and Councillor Garneau
Moved by Councillor Peirce, seconded by Councillor Oakley
That the County of Brant Council direct staff to cancel the Restoration Project Tender, complete minimal works to retain structural integrity and investigate public-private partnerships. Yes (11): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Coleman, and Councillor Garneau
Moved by Councillor Oakley, seconded by Councillor Bell
That the following By-laws be read a first time: 1. By-law Number 49-25 - Being a By-law to amend By-law Number 61-16, The Zoning By-law for the County of Brant, as amended (Graham, 230 Oakland Road) 2. By-law Number 50-25 - Being a By-law to rename portion of Scott Avenue to Ann Wilson Way 3. By-law Number 51-25 - Being a By-law to rename portion of Paris Links Road to Bendemere Road 4. By-law Number 52-25 - Being a By-law to rename West River Lane to Henry Foster Lane 5. By-law Number 53-25 - Being a By-law to Authorize the Execution of an Agreement for Additional Traffic Unit Constables 6. By-law Number 54-25 - Being a By-law to Authorize the Executive of an Agreement with respect to funding under the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program - Housing-Enabling Core Servicing Stream 7. By-law Number 55-25 - Being a By-law to amend the County of Brant Pool Enclosure By-law 134-23 8. By-law Number 56-25 - Being a By-law to amend the County of Brant Road Use By-law Number 33-12 County of Brant Council Minutes Page 20 Tuesday, May 27, 2025 9. By-law Number 57-25 - Being a By-law to amend the County of Brant Yard Maintenance By-law 97-17 10. By-law Number 58-25 - Being a By-law to amend the County of Brant Animal Control By-law Number 174-10 (Film Policy) 11. By-law Number 59-25 - Being a By-law to amend the County of Brant Business Licensing By-law Number 50-06 (Film Policy) 12. By-law Number 60-25 - Being a By-law to amend the County of Brant Sign By- law Number 121-08 (Film P
Moved by Councillor Howes, seconded by Councillor MacAlpine
Carried
That the following By-laws be read a second time and all preambles and clauses be adopted: 1. By-law Number 49-25 - Being a By-law to amend By-law Number 61-16, The Zoning By-law for the County of Brant, as amended (Graham, 230 Oakland Road) 2. By-law Number 50-25 - Being a By-law to rename portion of Scott Avenue to Ann Wilson Way County of Brant Council Minutes Page 21 Tuesday, May 27, 2025 3. By-law Number 51-25 - Being a By-law to rename portion of Paris Links Road to Bendemere Road 4. By-law Number 52-25 - Being a By-law to rename West River Lane to Henry Foster Lane 5. By-law Number 53-25 - Being a By-law to Authorize the Execution of an Agreement for Additional Traffic Unit Constables 6. By-law Number 54-25 - Being a By-law to Authorize the Executive of an Agreement with respect to funding under the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program - Housing-Enabling Core Servicing Stream 7. By-law Number 55-25 - Being a By-law to amend the County of Brant Pool Enclosure By-law 134-23 8. By-law Number 56-25 - Being a By-law to amend the County of Brant Road Use By-law Number 33-12 9. By-law Number 57-25 - Being a By-law to amend the County of Brant Yard Maintenance By-law 97-17 10. By-law Number 58-25 - Being a By-law to amend the County of Brant Animal Control By-law Number 174-10 (Film Policy) 11. By-law Number 59-25 - Being a By-law to amend the County of Brant Business Licensing By-law Number 50-06 (Film Policy) 12. By-law Number 60-25 - Being a By-law to amend the County o
Moved by Councillor Howes, seconded by Councillor MacAlpine
Carried
That the following By-laws be read third time, passed, signed, and executed: 1. By-law Number 49-25 - Being a By-law to amend By-law Number 61-16, The Zoning By-law for the County of Brant, as amended (Graham, 230 Oakland Road) 2. By-law Number 50-25 - Being a By-law to rename portion of Scott Avenue to Ann Wilson Way 3. By-law Number 51-25 - Being a By-law to rename portion of Paris Links Road to Bendemere Road 4. By-law Number 52-25 - Being a By-law to rename West River Lane to Henry Foster Lane 5. By-law Number 53-25 - Being a By-law to Authorize the Execution of an Agreement for Additional Traffic Unit Constables 6. By-law Number 54-25 - Being a By-law to Authorize the Executive of an Agreement with respect to funding under the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program - Housing-Enabling Core Servicing Stream 7. By-law Number 55-25 - Being a By-law to amend the County of Brant Pool Enclosure By-law 134-23 8. By-law Number 56-25 - Being a By-law to amend the County of Brant Road Use By-law Number 33-12 9. By-law Number 57-25 - Being a By-law to amend the County of Brant Yard Maintenance By-law 97-17 10. By-law Number 58-25 - Being a By-law to amend the County of Brant Animal Control By-law Number 174-10 (Film Policy) 11. By-law Number 59-25 - Being a By-law to amend the County of Brant Business Licensing By-law Number 50-06 (Film Policy) 12. By-law Number 60-25 - Being a By-law to amend the County of Brant Sign By- law Number 121-08 (Film Policy) 13. By-law Number 61-25 - B
Moved by Councillor Howes, seconded by Councillor MacAlpine