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 (28 motions)
24 carried, 4 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the presentation from Curtis MacIntyre, K. Smart Associates Limited be received as information; And that council give two readings to the Hugh Wight Drain by-law and adopt the report as a provisional by-law.
Moved by Councillor Coleman, seconded by Councillor Chambers
Carried
Whereas Lansdowne Children‘s Centre [Lansdowne] provides local specialized services to over 3,200+ children and youth living with physical, communications, and/or developmental disabilities; And Whereas growth of population and corresponding pediatric services has caused severe crowding of Lansdowne’s main site, causing delays for 2,330 children and youth, including Brant County residents, who are waiting for services; And Whereas the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS) has acknowledged these pressures by the 2019 approval of functional planning support to allow Lansdowne to submit an updated Major Capital Business Case in 2020, which Lansdowne updated in 2022; And Whereas Lansdowne’s principal building cannot meet the future needs of the City of Brantford, the County of Brant, Norfolk County and Haldimand County, the Six Nations of the Grand River and the Mississauga’s of the Credit First Nations; And Whereas Lansdowne has undertaken lengthy and considerable work pursuing alternative premises and added service sites to prevent families from facing delays accessing critical service but, the longer it must wait for a commitment of major capital approval, the longer children wait; And Whereas there is strong community support for Lansdowne operating in appropriate sized premises; Therefore, be it resolved that Council request that the Government of Ontario immediately grant Stage 1 Planning approval for Lansdowne to progress through plans for new premise
Moved by Councillor Kyle, seconded by Councillor Garneau
Carried
That the presentation from Miranda Siklenka, Jazmin Beddard, and Marie Williamson on behalf of the Paris Museum and Historical Society be received as information; And that the request for funding be forwarded to the grants committee.
Moved by Councillor Howes, seconded by Councillor Oakley
Carried
That the presentation from Julie Powell and Sandra Ramelli on behalf of St. Joseph's Lifecare Foundation, Stedman Community Hospice, and St. Joseph's Lifecare Centre Long-Term Care Home be received as information; And that the request to fund $100,000 for the hospice and $70,000 for the long-term care facility to purchase a TEMI unit be
Moved by Councillor Miller, seconded by Councillor Bell
Referred
That the presentation from Heid Gorter on behalf of the St. George Business Association be received as information.
Moved by Councillor Kyle, seconded by Councillor MacAlpine
Carried
That the County of Brant Special Council Training Session minutes of December 20, 2022 and County of Brant Council minutes of December 22, 2022 be approved.
Moved by Councillor Garneau, seconded by Councillor Chambers
Carried
That the following items be received as information: 1. Police Service Board Meeting Minutes- December 16, 2022 2. Grand River Conservation Authority Meeting Minutes- December 16, 2022 3. Paris BIA Board Meeting Minutes- December 14, 2022 6. Long Pont Region Conservation Authority- 2023 Operating and Capital Budget 9. City of Toronto- Resolution RE: Update on Bill 23- More Homes Built Faster Act 10. Long Point Region Conservation Authority Meeting Minutes- December 7, 2022 11. Ministry of the Environment, Conservation, and Parks- Decision on Excess Soil Regulation Amendments 12. Grand River Conservation Authority- GM-12-22-99- Progress Report # 3- Ontario Regulation 687/21 13. Grand River Conservation Authority- GM- 12-22-100- Updated Inventory of Programs and Services- Requirements under O.Reg 687/21 14. City of Kitchener- Resolution RE: Ontario's Big City Mayors Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act 15. County of Brant Public Library Board Meeting Minutes- October 26, 2022 16. Melinda Munro- County of Brant Integrity Commissioner- 2022 Annual Report 17. Town of Petrolia- Resolution RE: School Board Elections
Moved by Councillor Chambers, seconded by Councillor Kyle
Carried
That the following item be received as information: 4. City of Brantford- Resolution RE: Paramedic Services Draft 2023 Budget
Moved by Councillor Chambers, seconded by Councillor Kyle
Carried
That the following items be received as information: 5. City of Brantford- Social Services Resolutions
Moved by Councillor Chambers, seconded by Councillor Kyle
Carried
That the following items be received as information: 7. John Noble Home Committee of Management Meeting Minutes- December 14, 2022
Moved by Councillor Chambers, seconded by Councillor Kyle
Carried
That the following items be received as information: 8. John Noble Home Committee of Management Meeting Minutes- January 11, 2023
Moved by Councillor Chambers, seconded by Councillor Kyle
Carried
That the Planning and Development Committee report of January 10, 2023 be approved.
Moved by Councillor MacAlpine, seconded by Councillor Miller
Carried
That the Policy Development and Strategic Direction Committee report of January 17, 2023 be approved.
Moved by Councillor Coleman, seconded by Councillor Bell
Carried
That the Administration and Operations Committee report of January 24, 2023 be approved.
Moved by Councillor Bell, seconded by Councillor Howes
Carried
That the Consequences of Urban Intensification Ad Hoc Committee report of January 17, 2023 be approved.
Moved by Councillor Bell, seconded by Councillor Garneau
Carried
That the Committee of the Whole 2023 Budget report of January 18, 2023 be approved.
Moved by Councillor Howes, seconded by Councillor Peirce
Carried
That the communication from Daniel Brockenshire- Robson Carpenter LLP be received as information.
Moved by Councillor Bell, seconded by Councillor Howes
Carried
WHEREAS, Brant Community Foundation, a charity serving Brantford, Brant County, Six Nations of the Grand River and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, builds community vitality and; WHEREAS, February 17, 2023, has been earmarked by the Brant Community Foundation as a day to recognize kindness and humanity in our communities and; WHEREAS, Brant Community Foundation is committed to encouraging random acts of kindness as a way to touch the lives of another and make our world a better place; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the County of Brant proclaim February 17, 2023 to be Random Act of Kindness Day and encourages all citizens to embrace kindness and pay “acts of kindness” forward as a key to achieving a better community.
Moved by Councillor Bell, seconded by Councillor Oakley
Carried
WHEREAS, Heart disease is the number one killer of women worldwide and the leading cause of premature death for Canadian women, a fact unknown to many women and their healthcare providers; and WHEREAS, The Canadian Women’s Heart Health Alliance is an organization of volunteer health professionals and patients working hard to improve women’s heart health; and WHEREAS, Wear Red Canada Day is celebrated annually to raise awareness for all Canadians, but especially Canadian women, to be mindful, curious, and proactive in the management of their heart health and wellness; and WHEREAS, We want to see better prevention, diagnosis, and care and fewer women dying prematurely from heart disease; THEREFORE, County of Brant Council hereby proclaims February, 13, 2023 Wear Red Canada Day in Brant.
Moved by Councillor Garneau, seconded by Councillor Chambers
Carried
Whereas at the November 22, 2022 Council meeting, County of Brant Council approved the 2023 Council and Standing Committee calendar; And Whereas amendments to the calendar must be made by resolution; And Whereas the Policy Development and Strategic Direction Committee meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers; And Whereas the February Policy Development and Strategic Direction Committee is scheduled to start at 6:00 p.m. on February 14, 2023, which is Valentine’s Day; Therefore, that the start time of the February 14, 2023 Policy Development and Strategic Direction Committee be moved to 3:00 p.m. as a courtesy to all who would be attending.
Moved by Councillor Howes, seconded by Councillor Oakley
Defeated
That Brant County Council convene In Camera to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual, litigation and potential litigation, advice that is subject to solicitor/ client privilege, and labour relations or employee negotiations.
Moved by Councillor Chambers, seconded by Councillor MacAlpine
Carried
That recommendation # 1 of the Administration and Operations Confidential In Camera Report be approved
Moved by Councillor Bell, seconded by Councillor Howes
Carried
That the following citizens be appointed to the Agricultural Advisory Committee: • John Sharp • Laren Miller • Mark Eddy • Sandra Vos • Tom Aulsebrook That the following citizens be appointed to the Biggar’s Lane Landfill Liaison Committee • Jeff Leader • Tom Aulsebrook That the following citizens be appointed to the Sports Hall of Fame Ad Hoc Committee • Dave Greenwood • Tobi Adedayo • Tyler Pelton That the following citizen be appointed to the Brantford and Area Sports Hall of Fame Induction Committee • James McCulloch That the followign citizen be appointed to the Cemetery Advisory Committee • Don Downey
Moved by Councillor Oakley, seconded by Councillor Kyle
Carried
That Option C as outlined in this report and further described in Attachment 1, an updated remuneration schedule (Remuneration Schedule) for County of Brant Volunteer Firefighters (FFs) be approved; That the Remuneration Schedule take effect January 1, 2023; And that Council direct staff to include funds in the 2023 Fire Services Operating Budget to fund Option C, the updated Remuneration Schedule.
Moved by Councillor Kyle, seconded by Councillor MacAlpine
Carried
That the following by-law now be read a first time: 1. By-law Number 1-23- Being a By-law to Amend the Zoning By-law 61-16 as Amended (982 Rest Acres Road) 2. By-law Number 2-23- Being a By-law to Amend the Zoning By-law 61-16 as Amended (125 Oakland Road) 3. By-law Number 3-23- Being a By-law to Amend the Zoning By-law 61-16 as Amended (17 McBay Road) 4. By-law Number 4-23- Being a By-law to Amend the Zoning By-law 61-16 as Amended (555 Paris Road) 5. By-law Number 5-23- Being a By-law to Amend the Zoning By-law 61-16 as Amended (440 German School Road) 6. By-law Number 6-23- Being a By-law to Amend the Zoning By-law 61-16 as Amended (179 Howell Road) 7. By-law Number 7-23- Being a By-law to Amend the Zoning By-law 61-16 as Amended (649 Colborne Street West) 8. By-law Number 8-23- Being a By-law to Amend By-law 223-02 a By-law to Regulate Open Air Burning 9. By-law Number 9-23- Being a By-law to Provide for the Collection of Costs of Repairs and Maintenance of Municipal Drainage Works in the County of Brant 10. By-law Number 10-23- Being a By-law to Authorize the Borrowing of Money to Meet Expenditures in 2023 11. By-law Number 11-23- Being a By-law to Amend the County of Brant Fees and Charge By-law 133-22 County of Brant Council Minutes Page 22 Tuesday, January 31 2023 12. By-law Number 12-23- Being a By-law to Permanently Close Road Lands Described as School Street, Plan 101, Onondaga, and Deem Surplus to the Needs of the County 13. By-law Number 13-23- Being a Bylaw to P
Moved by Councillor MacAlpine, seconded by Councillor Bell
Carried
That the following by-law now be read a second time and all preambles and clauses be adopted: 1. By-law Number 1-23- Being a By-law to Amend the Zoning By-law 61-16 as Amended (982 Rest Acres Road) 2. By-law Number 2-23- Being a By-law to Amend the Zoning By-law 61-16 as Amended (125 Oakland Road) 3. By-law Number 3-23- Being a By-law to Amend the Zoning By-law 61-16 as Amended (17 McBay Road) 4. By-law Number 4-23- Being a By-law to Amend the Zoning By-law 61-16 as Amended (555 Paris Road) 5. By-law Number 5-23- Being a By-law to Amend the Zoning By-law 61-16 as Amended (440 German School Road) 6. By-law Number 6-23- Being a By-law to Amend the Zoning By-law 61-16 as Amended (179 Howell Road) 7. By-law Number 7-23- Being a By-law to Amend the Zoning By-law 61-16 as Amended (649 Colborne Street West) 8. By-law Number 8-23- Being a By-law to Amend By-law 223-02 a By-law to Regulate Open Air Burning 9. By-law Number 9-23- Being a By-law to Provide for the Collection of Costs of Repairs and Maintenance of Municipal Drainage Works in the County of Brant 10. By-law Number 10-23- Being a By-law to Authorize the Borrowing of Money to Meet Expenditures in 2023 11. By-law Number 11-23- Being a By-law to Amend the County of Brant Fees and Charge By-law 133-22 County of Brant Council Minutes Page 23 Tuesday, January 31 2023 12. By-law Number 12-23- Being a By-law to Permanently Close Road Lands Described as School Street, Plan 101, Onondaga, and Deem Surplus to the Needs of the County 1
Moved by Councillor MacAlpine, seconded by Councillor Bell
Carried
That the third reading of By-law Number 4-23- Being a By-law to Amend the Zoning By- law 61-16 as Amended (555 Paris Road) be
Moved by Councillor Bell, seconded by Councillor Chambers
Referred
That the following by-law now be read a third time passed signed and executed: 1. By-law Number 1-23- Being a By-law to Amend the Zoning By-law 61-16 as Amended (982 Rest Acres Road) 2. By-law Number 2-23- Being a By-law to Amend the Zoning By-law 61-16 as Amended (125 Oakland Road) 3. By-law Number 3-23- Being a By-law to Amend the Zoning By-law 61-16 as Amended (17 McBay Road) 4. By-law Number 5-23- Being a By-law to Amend the Zoning By-law 61-16 as Amended (440 German School Road) 5. By-law Number 6-23- Being a By-law to Amend the Zoning By-law 61-16 as Amended (179 Howell Road) 6. By-law Number 7-23- Being a By-law to Amend the Zoning By-law 61-16 as Amended (649 Colborne Street West) 7. By-law Number 8-23- Being a By-law to Amend By-law 223-02 a By-law to Regulate Open Air Burning 8. By-law Number 9-23- Being a By-law to Provide for the Collection of Costs of Repairs and Maintenance of Municipal Drainage Works in the County of Brant County of Brant Council Minutes Page 25 Tuesday, January 31 2023 9. By-law Number 10-23- Being a By-law to Authorize the Borrowing of Money to Meet Expenditures in 2023 10. By-law Number 11-23- Being a By-law to Amend the County of Brant Fees and Charge By-law 133-22 11. By-law Number 12-23- Being a By-law to Permanently Close Road Lands Described as School Street, Plan 101, Onondaga, and Deem Surplus to the Needs of the County 12. By-law Number 14-23- Being a By-law to Authorize the Borrowing Upon Amortizing Debentures in the Aggregate Princ
Moved by Councillor MacAlpine, seconded by Councillor Peirce