The Brant County Record

County of Brant Council

July 25, 2023

Who was there

Present (10): David Bailey, John Bell, Robert Chambers, Brian Coleman, Garneau, Steve Howes, John MacAlpine, David Miller, Lukas Oakley, John Peirce

Absent (1): Jennifer Kyle

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 (25 motions)

21 carried, 4 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the County of Brant Council agenda and addendum for July 25, 2023 be approved
Moved by Councillor Garneau, seconded by Councillor Bell
Carried
That the delegation from Mr. and Mrs. Wiesel be
Moved by Councillor MacAlpine, seconded by Councillor Bell
Referred
That the presentation from Patricia McCarney and Justine Hamilton on behalf of the World Council on City Data be received as information.
Moved by Councillor Peirce, seconded by Councillor Coleman
Carried
That the staff be directed to proceed with processing the consent application at 1272 Colborne Street prior to proceeding with the zone change application and that the zone change be made a condition of severance approval.
Moved by Councillor Coleman, seconded by Councillor Chambers
Carried
That the County of Brant Council minutes of June 27th and July 11th, 2023 be approved.
Moved by Councillor Coleman, seconded by Councillor Miller
Carried
That the following items be received as information: 1. Grand River Conservation Authority- Summary of the General Membership Meeting- June 23, 2023 2. Town of Petrolia- Resolution RE: Amendment to Regulations for Licensed Home- based Childcare Operators to Increase Allowable Spaces 4. Top Aggregate Producing Municipalities Ontario- Response to Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry Request for Comment on Changes to O.REG 244/97 5. Long Point Region Conservation Authority- Board of Directors Meetings Minutes - June 7, 2023 6. Grand River Conservation Authority - Progress Report 5- O.REG 687/21 7. County of Brant Public Library Board Minutes - May 24, 2023 8. Paris BIA Board Meeting Minutes- May 8, 2023 County of Brant Council Minutes Page 4 Tuesday, July 25, 2023 9. County of Brant Police Services Board Minutes of June 20, 2023
Moved by Councillor MacAlpine, seconded by Councillor Chambers
Carried
That the following items be received as information: 3. Town of Caledon- Resolution Re: Illegal Land Use Enforcement 10. Ministry of the Solicitor General RE: Brant County OPP Detachment Brant Proposal
Moved by Councillor MacAlpine, seconded by Councillor Chambers
Carried
That the minutes from the Paramedic Services Committee meeting on July 5, 2023 be received as information.
Moved by Councillor Miller, seconded by Councillor Peirce
Carried
That the Planning and Development Committee report of July 11, 2023 be approved.
Moved by Councillor Chambers, seconded by Councillor MacAlpine
Carried
That the Administration and Operations Committee report of July 18, 2023 be approved.
Moved by Councillor Peirce, seconded by Councillor Howes
Carried
That OPS-RFT-23-26 Curtis Avenue North Reconstruction be awarded to Oxford Civil Group Inc. for the bid price of $508,494.87 (excluding HST); And that funding in the amount of $332,718.83 be transferred from Account No. 734605 for work on the Glen Morris Road Bridge to Account No. 733330 for Curtis Avenue North.
Moved by Councillor MacAlpine, seconded by Councillor Coleman
Carried
That CPS-RFT-23-02 Paris Lawn Bowling Club be awarded to GTA General Contractors Ltd. to demolish the existing facility and construct a new facility an associated site services and parking at a cost of $1,645,200 plus alternate price #2 for $6,100 for a total of $1,651,300 excluding H.S.T.
Moved by Councillor Howes, seconded by Councillor Oakley
Carried
Whereas the Council of the County of Brant is desirous of establishing an Automated Speed Enforcement program to enhance safety on County roadways; And Whereas the Council of the County of Brant is desirous of establishing an Administrative Penalties System to enforce contraventions of the County’s Automated Speed Enforcement program, and of municipal By-laws with authority derived from the Municipal Act, 2001; And Whereas staff were authorized by Council to bring forward the necessary by-law amendments to implement an Administrative Penalties System at its session on May 23, 2023; Therefore, that the following draft by-laws be
Moved by Councillor Coleman, seconded by Councillor Peirce
Referred
That Staff Report RPT 301-23 Be received as information; That the 2023 Emergency Grant be awarded to the Burford Figure Skating Club in the amount of $1,919.26, this being the only grant request they made in 2023, being consistent with the intent of the Emergency Grants Program and the scoring and scaling approved for the other 2023 grants awarded; County of Brant Council Minutes Page 11 Tuesday, July 25, 2023 That any other emergency or additional grants that Council may consider awarding in 2023 be based on the same scoring and scaling approach undertaken for the 2023 grants program; And that these grants, in excess of the 2023 budget allocation, be funded through any 2023 year-end surplus and/or the contingency reserve.
Moved by Councillor Peirce, seconded by Councillor Garneau
Carried
That the 2022 Surplus report be received for information; That as approved by Council in May 2023 the 2022 Surplus of $116,982 be used to fund the Long-Term Financial Plan currently underway; And that any excess funds not needed to fund the Long-Term Financial Plan be transferred to the Contingency Reserve for unanticipated expenditures.
Moved by Councillor Coleman, seconded by Councillor Garneau
Carried
That staff be directed to prepare a proposed 2024 operating budget which: a. maintains the current level of service; and b. includes decision packages for any proposed increase or change in level of service; That staff be directed to prepare a proposed 2024 five-year capital forecast: a. to fund maintenance and/or replacement of existing assets/infrastructure; and b. to include decision packages for the purchase/construction of new assets. That as per Council direction during the 2023 Budget approval the Capital Levy start at $14,701,311. That funding for the 2024 Community Grant program be
Moved by Councillor Peirce, seconded by Councillor Bell
Referred
That clause # 3 be amended to insert the following wording: and that this figure be amended to reflect the logic that has applied to budget processes prior to the 2022 budget year.
Moved by Councillor Bell, seconded by Councillor Miller
Carried
Whereas in order to be eligible for a Special Occasion Permit from the Alcohol Gaming Commission of Ontario, Paris Drinks Fest must be declared a “Municipally Significant Event”; And whereas Council passed a resolution on March 28, 2023 declaring Paris Drinks Fest, occurring on August 18th and 19th at Lions Park a municipality significant event; And whereas and due to unforeseen circumstances, the event may need to move locations; That Paris Drinks Fest be declared a municipally significant event for the purposes of obtaining a special occasion permit if the event is relocated to Green Lane; and That Paris Drinks Fest, occurring on August 18th and 19th, 2023, is approved as an event by County of Brant Council under Schedule D of County of Brant Noise by-law 108-22;
Moved by Councillor Oakley, seconded by Councillor Peirce
Carried
That Councillor Oakley be appointed as a second representative to the Paris and District Chamber of Commerce.
Moved by Councillor Howes, seconded by Councillor Bell
Carried
That the Communication from Andrea Bowden requesting a reduced tax rate for residents living in un-assumed subdivisions, that the Royal Highland Estates Subdivision agreement be enforcement, and that future subdivision agreements contain expiration dates be
Moved by Councillor Miller, seconded by Councillor Oakley
Referred
That Brant County Council convene In Camera to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual (BME Board of Director recruitment), a position, plan, procedure, criterial or instruction to be applied to negotiations (New Main Library Project Update), litigation and potential litigation and advice that is subject to solicitor- client privilege (OLT Appeal 409 German School Road, OLT Appeal 70-72 Beverly Street, OLT Appeal 282A Highway 5, OLT Appeal 305 King Edward Street)
Moved by Councillor Howes, seconded by Councillor Garneau
Carried
That Jay Arora and Dave Levac be appointed to the Board of Directors of Brant Municipal Enterprises Inc., each for a 4-year term.
Moved by Councillor Bell, seconded by Councillor Peirce
Carried
That the following By-laws now be read a first time: 1. By-law Number 83-23- Being a By-law to Amend By-law 133-22 the Fees and Charges By-law 2. By-law Number 84-23- Being a By-law to Designate the Paris Plains Church Cemetery under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act 3. By-law Number 85-23- Being a By-law to Relieve Certain Lands from the Provisions of Section 50(5) of the Planning Act and to Repeal and Replace By-law 65-23 4. By-law Number 86-23- Being a By-law to Establish and Operate a System to Use Camera Based Traffic Enforcement and an Administrative Penalties System for Violations of the Highway Traffic Act 5. By-law Number 87-23- Being a By-law to Establish the Positions of Screening Officer and Hearing Officer 6. By-law Number 88-23- Being a By-law to Establish and Operate an Administrative Penalties System for Violations of By-laws Constituted Under the Municipal Act 7. By-law Number 89-23- Being a By-law to Amend the Zoning By-law 61-16 as Amended-Removal of Holding Provisions- Losani Homes Ltd. 8. By-law Number 90-23- Being a By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of Council
Moved by Councillor Howes, seconded by Councillor Coleman
Carried
That the following By-laws now be read a second time and all preambles and clauses be adopted: 1. By-law Number 83-23- Being a By-law to Amend By-law 133-22 the Fees and Charges By-law 2. By-law Number 84-23- Being a By-law to Designate the Paris Plains Church Cemetery under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act 3. By-law Number 85-23- Being a By-law to Relieve Certain Lands from the Provisions of Section 50(5) of the Planning Act and to Repeal and Replace By-law 65-23 4. By-law Number 86-23- Being a By-law to Establish and Operate a System to Use Camera Based Traffic Enforcement and an Administrative Penalties System for Violations of the Highway Traffic Act 5. By-law Number 87-23- Being a By-law to Establish the Positions of Screening Officer and Hearing Officer County of Brant Council Minutes Page 16 Tuesday, July 25, 2023 6. By-law Number 88-23- Being a By-law to Establish and Operate an Administrative Penalties System for Violations of By-laws Constituted Under the Municipal Act 7. By-law Number 89-23- Being a By-law to Amend the Zoning By-law 61-16 as Amended-Removal of Holding Provisions- Losani Homes Ltd. 8. By-law Number 90-23- Being a By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of Council
Moved by Councillor Howes, seconded by Councillor Coleman
Carried
That the following By-laws now be read a third time, passed, signed, and executed: 1. By-law Number 83-23- Being a By-law to Amend By-law 133-22 the Fees and Charges By-law 2. By-law Number 84-23- Being a By-law to Designate the Paris Plains Church Cemetery under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act 3. By-law Number 85-23- Being a By-law to Relieve Certain Lands from the Provisions of Section 50(5) of the Planning Act and to Repeal and Replace By-law 65-23 4. By-law Number 86-23- Being a By-law to Establish and Operate a System to Use Camera Based Traffic Enforcement and an Administrative Penalties System for Violations of the Highway Traffic Act 5. By-law Number 87-23- Being a By-law to Establish the Positions of Screening Officer and Hearing Officer 6. By-law Number 88-23- Being a By-law to Establish and Operate an Administrative Penalties System for Violations of By-laws Constituted Under the Municipal Act 7. By-law Number 89-23- Being a By-law to Amend the Zoning By-law 61-16 as Amended-Removal of Holding Provisions- Losani Homes Ltd. 8. By-law Number 90-23- Being a By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of Council
Moved by Councillor Howes, seconded by Councillor Coleman
Carried

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