The Brant County Record

County of Brant Council

February 22, 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 (20 motions)

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

That the County of Brant Council agenda for February 22, 2022 with two additions under "New Business" be approved.
Moved by Councillor Gatward, seconded by Councillor Miller
Carried
That the grant application from the Burford Agricultural Society for the Billy Bash Demolition Derby be
Moved by Councillor Coleman, seconded by Councillor Miller
Referred
That the County of Brant Council minutes of January 25, 2022 be approved.
Moved by Councillor Miller, seconded by Councillor Chambers
Carried
That the following consent items be approved: 1. That Council approve access to the Library's capital reserve fund for the amount of up to $35,000 for the Library Modernization RFID Project.
Moved by Councillor Coleman, seconded by Councillor Bell
Carried
That the following consent items be received as information: 1. Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing- Funding Approval Under Municipal Modernization Program. 2. City of Brantford- Social Services Resolutions. 3. Brantford and Area Sports Hall of Recognition Executive Committee- County of Brant Member Resignation. 4. County of Brant- Office of the Integrity Commissioner- Annual Report- January 2021- December 2021. 5. John Noble Home Committee of Management Meeting Minutes- February 9, 2022. 6. Grand River Conservation Authority- General Meeting Summary- January 28, 2022. 7. Grand River Conservation Authority Staff Report- Draft Inventory of Programs and Services Requirements under O.Reg 687/21. 8. Letter from OMAFRA and AAFC- Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program (OWDCP). 9. Solicitor General- Court Security and Prisoner Transportation. 10. Long Point Region Conservation Authority- Meeting Minutes- January 5, 2022. 11. Ombudsman Ontario- The Watchdog Newsletter- January 2022. 12. Police Service Board Minutes- January 18, 2022.
Moved by Councillor Wheat, seconded by Councillor Laferriere
Carried
That the County of Brant Council supports the June 21, 2021 resolution from the Town of Ajax regarding setting a maximum decibel count for exhaust systems, ensuring they will not be permitted in the Province of Ontario, considering increasing penalties for non-compliance, and increase funding to the OPP to aid in enforcement efforts; And further that this resolution be circulated to the Hon. Caroline Mulroney, Minister of Transportation, the Hon. Will Bouma, MPP for Brantford-Brant, and the Brant County OPP.”
Moved by Councillor Howes, seconded by Councillor Peirce
Carried
That the following items be received as information: 1. RPT-22-58- Activities at 251 Bishopsgate Road- A. Crozier 2. Multi-Municipal Wind Turbine Working Group- Membership Invitation
Moved by Councillor Wheat, seconded by Councillor Laferriere
Carried
That the Planning and Development Committee report of February 1, 2022 be approved.
Moved by Councillor Bell, seconded by Councillor Gatward
Carried
That the Policy Development and Strategic Direction Committee report of February 8, 2022 be approved. County of Brant Council Minutes Page 7 Tuesday, February 22, 2022
Moved by Councillor MacAlpine, seconded by Councillor Coleman
Carried
That the Administration and Operations Committee report of February 15, 2022 be approved.
Moved by Councillor Peirce, seconded by Councillor Wheat
Carried
That the Paramedic Services Committee report of February 7, 2022 be approved.
Moved by Councillor Laferriere, seconded by Councillor Miller
Carried
Whereas Challenge coins have a long-standing history with the Military, Police Services and First Responders as they have a significant tradition that can be designed to enhance morale, recognize special achievements, and used to signify special occasions or to show personal appreciation; And Whereas OPP A/S/Sgt Gutenberg is a wealth of information with respect to the history and significance of various Challenge Coins that have been struck by OPP, detachment, or special units. OPP A/S/Sgt Gutenberg has been involved in the design and production of many Challenge Coins for a number of groups that he has put together, with the input coming from Brant OPP members, a draft design that incorporates a number of important Brant elements has been created; And Whereas The PSB is in full support of this opportunity to develop a Challenge Coin that can have a number of proposed purposes related to the County of Brant PSB and the Brant Detachment that can help to support morale and build on the history and legacy of our PSB and OPP members who serve in Brant; And Whereas per OPP guidelines, OPP Detachment funds cannot be used for the purposes of the costs associated with the production of the coins and that the approximate cost for the design, production and delivery is $2,000 USD for 300 coins; And Whereas the PSB supports the design and production of a Brant OPP Challenge Coin with funds coming from the 2022 PSB Budget but are also looking for support from County of Brant Council; The
Moved by Councillor Peirce, seconded by Councillor Miller
Carried
The total cost to purchase the Brant OPP Challenge Coins be funded by the County of Brant.
Moved by Councillor Wheat, seconded by Councillor Howes
Carried
That the County of Brant support the January 25, 2022 resolution from the City of Brantford regarding addressing the revolving door of justice; And further that the County of Brant endorse the request to become a signatory to the letter.
Moved by Councillor Miller, seconded by Councillor Laferriere
Carried
That the County of Brant send a letter to Brantford- Brant MPP Will Bouma and the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing highlighting the positive points of the new draft Official Plan and expressing disappointment in the delay in Provincial response.
Moved by Councillor Bell, seconded by Councillor Howes
Carried
That County of Brant Council convene In Camera to discuss litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality (Staff Report RPT-22-63- Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment Application- 305 King Edward) and (Staff Report 22-30- OLT Appeal Sifton)
Moved by Councillor Chambers, seconded by Councillor Coleman
Carried
That the Administration and Operations Committee In Camera- Confidential report of February 15, 2022 be approved. County of Brant Council Minutes Page 12 Tuesday, February 22, 2022
Moved by Councillor Howes, seconded by Councillor Laferriere
Carried
That the following by-laws be now read a first time: 1. By-law Number 10-22-To Appoint a Deputy Clerk for the County of Brant. 2. By-law Number 11-22- To Appoint a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer (Courtney, Brook, Shea, Thompson, Whitaker, Wilkinson). 3. By-law Number- 12-22- To Amend By-law 93-18 being a by-law to appoint inspectors pursuant to the County Site Alteration By-law. 4. By-law Number 13-22- To Repeal By-law Number 102-21. 5. By-law Number 14-22- To Amend County of Brant Fees and Charges By-law Number 127-21 (Brant Transit). 6. By-law Number 15-22- To Amend County of Brant Fees and Charges By-law Number 127-21 (Recreational Programming). 7. By-law Number 16-22- To Amend By-law Number 61-16, the Zoning By-law for the County of Brant, as amended (Starratt, 184 Highway 53). 8. By-law Number 17-22- To Amend By-law Number 61-16, the Zoning By-law for the County of Brant, as amended (Robert and Meaghan Innes- 729 Mount Pleasant Road). 9. By-law Number 18-22- To Amend By-law Number 61-16, the Zoning By-law for the County of Brant, as Amended, (Darek and Denise Lesiak- 571 Mount Pleasant Road). 10. By-law Number 19-22 - To Amend By-law Number 61-16, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the County of Brant, as Amended (County of Brant- County-Wide Housekeeping Amendment). 11. By-law umber 20-22- To Amend the County of Brant Noise By-law Number 185-00 12. By-law Number 21-22- To Assume and Dedicate 0.30 Metre Reserves Being Blocks 87 and 88, 2M-1867 and Parts 1, 2, and 3,
Moved by Councillor Bell, seconded by Councillor MacAlpine
Carried
That the following by-laws be now read a second time, and all preambles and clauses be adopted: 1. By-law Number 10-22-To Appoint a Deputy Clerk for the County of Brant. 2. By-law Number 11-22- To Appoint a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer (Courtney, Brook, Shea, Thompson, Whitaker, Wilkinson). County of Brant Council Minutes Page 13 Tuesday, February 22, 2022 3 By-law Number- 12-22- To Amend By-law 93-18 being a by-law to appoint inspectors pursuant to the County Site Alteration By-law. 4 By-law Number 13-22- To Repeal By-law Number 102-21. 5 By-law Number 14-22- To Amend County of Brant Fees and Charges By-law Number 127-21 (Brant Transit). 6 By-law Number 15-22- To Amend County of Brant Fees and Charges By-law Number 127-21 (Recreational Programming). 7 By-law Number 16-22- To Amend By-law Number 61-16, the Zoning By-law for the County of Brant, as amended (Starratt, 184 Highway 53). 8 By-law Number 17-22- To Amend By-law Number 61-16, the Zoning By-law for the County of Brant, as amended (Robert and Meaghan Innes- 729 Mount Pleasant Road). 9 By-law Number 18-22- To Amend By-law Number 61-16, the Zoning By-law for the County of Brant, as Amended, (Darek and Denise Lesiak- 571 Mount Pleasant Road). 10 By-law Number 19-22 - To Amend By-law Number 61-16, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the County of Brant, as Amended (County of Brant- County-Wide Housekeeping Amendment). 11 By-law umber 20-22- To Amend the County of Brant Noise By-law Number 185-00 12 By-law Number 21-22
Moved by Councillor Bell, seconded by Councillor MacAlpine
Carried
That the following by-laws be now read a third time, passed, signed and executed: 1. By-law Number 10-22-To Appoint a Deputy Clerk for the County of Brant. 2. By-law Number 11-22- To Appoint a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer (Courtney, Brook, Shea, Thompson, Whitaker, Wilkinson). 3. By-law Number- 12-22- To Amend By-law 93-18 being a by-law to appoint inspectors pursuant to the County Site Alteration By-law. 4. By-law Number 13-22- To Repeal By-law Number 102-21. 5. By-law Number 14-22- To Amend County of Brant Fees and Charges By-law Number 127-21 (Brant Transit). 6. By-law Number 15-22- To Amend County of Brant Fees and Charges By-law Number 127-21 (Recreational Programming). 7. By-law Number 16-22- To Amend By-law Number 61-16, the Zoning By-law for the County of Brant, as amended (Starratt, 184 Highway 53). County of Brant Council Minutes Page 14 Tuesday, February 22, 2022 8. By-law Number 17-22- To Amend By-law Number 61-16, the Zoning By-law for the County of Brant, as amended (Robert and Meaghan Innes- 729 Mount Pleasant Road). 9. By-law Number 18-22- To Amend By-law Number 61-16, the Zoning By-law for the County of Brant, as Amended, (Darek and Denise Lesiak- 571 Mount Pleasant Road). 10. By-law Number 19-22 - To Amend By-law Number 61-16, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the County of Brant, as Amended (County of Brant- County-Wide Housekeeping Amendment). 11. By-law umber 20-22- To Amend the County of Brant Noise By-law Number 185-00 12. By-law Number 21-22- To
Moved by Councillor Bell, seconded by Councillor MacAlpine
Carried

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