The Brant County Record

County of Brant Council

June 28, 2022

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 (19 motions)

18 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the County of Brant Council agenda and addendum for June 28, 2022 be approved as amended with an addition being made under Other Business.
Moved by Councillor Bell, seconded by Councillor Peirce
Carried
That the delegation from Michael Bastian, Administrator of the John Noble Home be received as information; And that the request for additional funding for the Bell Court Redevelopment be
Moved by Councillor Gatward, seconded by Councillor MacAlpine
Referred
That the economic development department be instructed to craft a letter of support for the project and that the letter be forwarded to the South Central Ontario Region Economic Development Corporation.
Moved by Councillor Chambers, seconded by Councillor Peirce
Carried
That the County of Brant Council minutes of May 24, 2022 and Special Council minutes of June 7, 2022 be approved.
Moved by Councillor Coleman, seconded by Councillor Miller
Carried
That the following consent items be received as information: 1. City of Brantford Social Services Resolutions 2. Long Point Region Conservation Authority- Board of Directors Meeting Minutes- May 4, 2022 3. Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry- 2022 Rabies Control Operations Notification 4. County of Brant Public Library Board Minutes- April 27, 2022 5. John Noble Home Committee of Management Minutes- June 8, 2022 6. County of Brant Police Services Board Minutes of May 17, 2022
Moved by Councillor Wheat, seconded by Councillor Miller
Carried
That recommendations 1, 3,4,5,6 of the Planning and Development Committee report of June 7, 2022 be approved.
Moved by Councillor Miller, seconded by Councillor Coleman
Carried
That the following clause be inserted at the end of recommendation 2: And that despite the proposed location not being in accordance with the “Preferred Location Guideline”, the County of Brant supports the application.
Moved by Councillor Peirce, seconded by Councillor Bell
Carried
That the Policy Development and Strategic Direction Committee report of June 14, 2022 be approved.
Moved by Councillor MacAlpine, seconded by Councillor Laferriere
Carried
That the Administration and Operations Committee report of June 21, 2022 be approved.
Moved by Councillor Peirce, seconded by Councillor Chambers
Carried
That the Paramedic Services Committee report of June 6, 2022 be approved.
Moved by Councillor Laferriere, seconded by Councillor Peirce
Carried
Whereas the Cowan Community Health Hub is now completed; And whereas previous reports to Council identified that this project would be transferred to Brant Municipal Enterprises Inc., the County of Brant’s wholly owned municipal services corporation, at an appropriate time; And whereas Brant Municipal Enterprises Inc. assumed carriage and management for this project in 2019 and has led the project to a successful completion; And whereas the County of Brant is currently carrying a balance of $9.6 million for construction and management fees associated with the project, after applying amounts raised through fundraising for the project; Therefore, that the County of Brant transfer the Cowan Community Health Hub to the ownership of Brant Municipal Enterprises Inc.; And that the Council of the County of Brant direct the Board of Directors of Brant Municipal Enterprises Inc. to issue a special shareholder dividend of $8.2 million to be applied against the amounts owing for the Cowan Community Health Hub; And that the remaining balance owing against the Cowan Community Health Hub after applying this special dividend, being $1.4 million, be funded from reserves.
Moved by Councillor Peirce, seconded by Councillor Bell
Carried
That the 2022 Council and Standing Committee meeting schedule be amended to recess from the September 27, 2022 Council meeting until the Inaugural Council Meeting for the 2022 – 2026 Term of Council on November 15, 2022.
Moved by Councillor Howes, seconded by Councillor Wheat
Carried
That County of Brant Council appoint Courtney Losch to the Downtown Paris Business Improvement Area Board of Management for the remainder of the current term.
Moved by Councillor Bell, seconded by Councillor Gatward
Carried
WHEREAS over the last 18 months the Brantford Municipal Airport has been the target of considerable unsolicited interest for new investments from aviation-related corporations and consortiums; and WHEREAS stakeholders in the future of the Brantford Municipal Airport should have an opportunity to provide input regarding how growth of the Airport is achieved; and WHEREAS the County of Brant is a stakeholder in the future success of the Brantford Municipal Airport; and WHEREAS the City of Brantford is implementing a process to establish a Vision for the Brantford Municipal Airport; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: THAT the Council of the County of Brant supports the City of Brantford’s intent to develop a Vision for the Brantford Municipal Airport; and THAT the Council of the County of Brant requests to be included as a key stakeholder in the development of this Vision for the Brantford Municipal Airport; and THAT the Clerk be directed to send a copy of this resolution to the City of Brantford and the Airport Board.
Moved by Councillor Coleman, seconded by Councillor Wheat
Carried
Whereas Arts and Culture activities are an integral part of the social and economic wellbeing of a community; And whereas the County is currently beginning the process to undertake an Arts, Cultural, and Heritage Master Plan; And whereas a desirable outcome of this strategic plan will be a forum where Arts and Cultural stakeholders and community members can provide meaningful input and guidance on how Arts and Cultural activities are supported, promoted, and fostered in the community; Therefore, that staff be directed to include, as part of the Arts, Culture, and Heritage Master Plan, recommendations to provide meaningful stakeholder and community input and engagement into Arts and Culture. A new Art Council, Arts and Culture Advisory Committee, or expanded Tourism Advisory Committee are some examples of possible options.
Moved by Councillor Howes, seconded by Councillor Bell
Carried
That County of Brant Council convene in camera to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees and litigation or potential litigation.
Moved by Councillor Howes, seconded by Councillor Bell
Carried
That the following by-laws be now read a first time: 14.1 By-law Number 66-22- A By-law to Authorize a Franchise Agreement Between the Corporation of the County of Brant and Enbridge Gas Inc. 14.2 By-law Number 67-22- A By-law to Appoint an Acting Fire Chief 14.3- By-law Number 68-22- A By-law to Amend By-law Number 61-16 The Zoning By- law for the County of Brant as Amended (226 Burford Delhi Townline Road) 14.4 By-law Number 69-22- A By-law to Amend By-law Number 61-16 The Zoning By- law for the County of Brant as Amended (5 Bernice Street) 14.5 By-law Number 70-22- A By-law to Amend By-law Number 61-16 The zoning By- law for the County of Brant as Amended (145 Industrial Boulevard) 14.6 By-law Number 71-22- A By-law to Amend By-law Number 61-16 The Zoning By- law for the County of Brant as Amended (4 Bernice Street) 14.7 By-law Number 72-22- A By-law to Enter into a Financial Program Agreement Between the County of Brant and WMV Holdings Inc. for the Award of a Facade Improvement Grant 14.8 By-law Number 73-33- A By-law to Repeal and Replace By-law 13-20 The Delegation of Authority By-law 14.9 By-law Number 74-22- A By-law to Amend B-law 14-20 The By-law to Govern the Proceedings of Council and Committees 14.10 By-law Number 75-22- A By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of Council
Moved by Councillor Laferriere, seconded by Councillor Chambers
Carried
That the following by-laws be now read a second time and all preambles and clauses be adopted: 14.1 By-law Number 66-22- A By-law to Authorize a Franchise Agreement Between the Corporation of the County of Brant and Enbridge Gas Inc. 14.2 By-law Number 67-22- A By-law to Appoint an Acting Fire Chief 14.3- By-law Number 68-22- A By-law to Amend By-law Number 61-16 The Zoning By- law for the County of Brant as Amended (226 Burford Delhi Townline Road) 14.4 By-law Number 69-22- A By-law to Amend By-law Number 61-16 The Zoning By- law for the County of Brant as Amended (5 Bernice Street) 14.5 By-law Number 70-22- A By-law to Amend By-law Number 61-16 The zoning By- law for the County of Brant as Amended (145 Industrial Boulevard) 14.6 By-law Number 71-22- A By-law to Amend By-law Number 61-16 The Zoning By- law for the County of Brant as Amended (4 Bernice Street) 14.7 By-law Number 72-22- A By-law to Enter into a Financial Program Agreement Between the County of Brant and WMV Holdings Inc. for the Award of a Facade Improvement Grant 14.8 By-law Number 73-33- A By-law to Repeal and Replace By-law 13-20 The Delegation of Authority By-law 14.9 By-law Number 74-22- A By-law to Amend B-law 14-20 The By-law to Govern the Proceedings of Council and Committees 14.10 By-law Number 75-22- A By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of Council
Moved by Councillor Laferriere, seconded by Councillor Chambers
Carried
That the following by-laws be now read a third time, passed, signed and executed: 14.2 By-law Number 67-22- A By-law to Appoint an Acting Fire Chief 14.3- By-law Number 68-22- A By-law to Amend By-law Number 61-16 The Zoning By- law for the County of Brant as Amended (226 Burford Delhi Townline Road) 14.4 By-law Number 69-22- A By-law to Amend By-law Number 61-16 The Zoning By- law for the County of Brant as Amended (5 Bernice Street) 14.5 By-law Number 70-22- A By-law to Amend By-law Number 61-16 The zoning By- law for the County of Brant as Amended (145 Industrial Boulevard) 14.6 By-law Number 71-22- A By-law to Amend By-law Number 61-16 The Zoning By- law for the County of Brant as Amended (4 Bernice Street) 14.7 By-law Number 72-22- A By-law to Enter into a Financial Program Agreement Between the County of Brant and WMV Holdings Inc. for the Award of a Facade Improvement Grant 14.8 By-law Number 73-33- A By-law to Repeal and Replace By-law 13-20 The Delegation of Authority By-law 14.9 By-law Number 74-22- A By-law to Amend B-law 14-20 The By-law to Govern the Proceedings of Council and Committees 14.10 By-law Number 75-22- A By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of Council
Moved by Councillor Laferriere, seconded by Councillor Chambers
Carried

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