The Brant County Record

County of Brant Council

July 30, 2024

Who was there

Present (11): David Bailey, John Bell, Robert Chambers, Brian Coleman, Garneau, Steve Howes, Jennifer Kyle, John MacAlpine, David Miller, Lukas Oakley, 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 (15 motions)

12 carried, 3 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the County of Brant Council agenda and addendum for July 30, 2024 be approved, as amended.
Moved by Councillor Kyle, seconded by Councillor Peirce
Carried
That Section 10.d. of the procedural by-law be set aside and that the delegation time limit be extended past the ten-minute time limit.
Moved by Councillor Kyle, seconded by Councillor Chambers
Carried
That the delegation from Amy Martin and Kimberly Earls be received as information.
Moved by Councillor Howes, seconded by Councillor Kyle
Carried
That OPS-RFT-24-24 King Edward Street Traffic Signals and Streetlights be awarded to KWS Electrical Services Inc., the low bidder, for the bid price of $631,852.01 (excluding HST).
Moved by Councillor Coleman, seconded by Councillor Oakley
Carried
Whereas the Roads Division decision package for the purchase of a Vac-trailer was approved as part of the 2024 County Budget in the amount of $90,000 through the County Fleet Reserve; And whereas this piece of equipment put forward in this report is essential to maintaining the County of Brant’s (the County) road network; And whereas the tendered amount is above the budget but can be accommodated through other tender savings; And whereas Council approval is required since the purchase is above the budgeted amount; That the following purchase be approved: 1. One (1) Dual Axle 800-gallon Vac-trailer be awarded to Brandt Tractor for $129,900 plus tax
Moved by Councillor Chambers, seconded by Councillor Oakley
Carried
County of Brant Council Minutes Page 4 Tuesday, July 30, 2024 That OPS-RFT-24-23 Dundas Street East, Paris Road and Oak Park Road Servicing Upgrades be awarded to L82 Construction Limited, the low bidder, for the bid price of $7,840.897.50 (excluding HST).
Moved by Councillor Peirce, seconded by Councillor Howes
Carried
That Muslim Association of Brantford - Request for Letter of Support be received and; That the communication be
Moved by Councillor Howes, seconded by Councillor Coleman
Referred
That the communication from Michael Haley be received as information.
Moved by Councillor Howes, seconded by Councillor Kyle
Carried
That Resolution - Review of Purchasing Policy - Councillor Peirce, be
Moved by Councillor Peirce, seconded by Councillor Bell
Deferred
That County of Brant Council attend the delegation in conjunction with the City of Brantford with the Minister of Transportation at the upcoming 2024 AMO Conference, provided the City of Brantford has provided staff with additional Yes (5): Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Coleman, and Councillor Garneau No (6): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, and Councillor Chambers
Moved by Councillor Howes, seconded by Councillor Garneau
Defeated
In favour (5): Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Coleman, Councillor Garneau · Opposed (6): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers
That the Mayor be requested to draft a letter to the City of Brantford Mayor, requesting additional information and/or briefing material regarding the 2024 AMO MTO delegation, and that if a response is provided, that it be reviewed by Members of the Government Relations Committee, to determine the delegation attendance of the County of Brant; And if the information provided is not relevant to the County of Brant initiatives, that the delegation be declined.
Moved by Councillor Bell, seconded by Councillor Kyle
Carried
That Brant County Council convene In Camera to discuss an identifiable individual (Department Staffing) and Labour relations or employee negotiations (PWU Negotiations Update)
Moved by Councillor Coleman, seconded by Councillor Miller
Carried
That the following By-law be read a first time: 1. By-law Number 80-24, Being a By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of Council
Moved by Councillor MacAlpine, seconded by Councillor Oakley
Carried
That the following By-law be read a second time and all clauses and preambles be adopted: 1. By-law Number 80-24, Being a By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of Council
Moved by Councillor MacAlpine, seconded by Councillor Oakley
Carried
That the following By-law be read a third time, passed, signed and executed: 1. By-law Number 80-24, Being a By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of Council
Moved by Councillor MacAlpine, seconded by Councillor Coleman
Carried

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