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)
15 carried, 4 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the County of Brant Council agenda and addendum for June 27, 2023 be approved.
Moved by Councillor Coleman, seconded by Councillor Bell
Carried
That the delegation from Kate Burns Gallagher on behalf of the Western Ontario Wardens' Caucus be received as information.
Moved by Councillor Coleman, seconded by Councillor Peirce
Carried
That the delegation from Jennifer Haley and Andrea Quenneville on behalf of the Police Services Board be received as information.
Moved by Councillor Miller, seconded by Councillor Kyle
Carried
That the delegation from Sacred Heart Parish Church be received as information; And that the request for a $100,000 donation be
Moved by Councillor Miller, seconded by Councillor Howes
Referred
That the delegation from Matthew Cummings be received as information.
Moved by Councillor Peirce, seconded by Councillor Kyle
Carried
That the delegations from Brian and Martina Bruinsma, Erin Jaggard, and the petition requesting a reduction in the speed limit on local street in Onondaga to 30 kilometres per hours be received; And that the request be
Moved by Councillor Coleman, seconded by Councillor Garneau
Referred
That the delegation from David Powell be received as information; And that the delegation be
Moved by Councillor Howes, seconded by Councillor Oakley
Referred
That the County of Brant Special Council minutes of May 16th, County of Brant Council minutes of May 23rd, County of Brant Special Council minutes of May 29th, 30th, 31st and County of Brant Council minutes of June 13th, 2023 be approved.
Moved by Councillor Miller, seconded by Councillor Bell
Carried
That the following items be received as information: 1. Long Point Region Conservation Authority Board of Directors Meeting Minutes- May 3, 2023 2. City of Brantford Social Services Resolutions 3. Paris BIA Board Meeting Minutes- March 8, 2023 and April 12, 2023 5. Grand River Conservation Authority Summary of General Membership Meeting- May 26, 2023 6. County of Brant Police Services Board Minutes- May 16, 2023 7. County of Brant Public Library Board Meeting Minutes- April 26, 2023
Moved by Councillor Kyle, seconded by Councillor Miller
Carried
That the Resolution from the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury on Endorsement of the Right to Repair Movement be received; And that a similar letter be drafted by the Mayor and forwarded to MP’s and MPP’s confirming the support of the County of Brant.
Moved by Councillor Oakley, seconded by Councillor Garneau
Carried
That the Planning and Development Committee Report of June 13, 2023 be approved.
Moved by Councillor Chambers, seconded by Councillor MacAlpine
Carried
That the Administration and Operations Committee Report of June 20, 2023 be approved.
Moved by Councillor Peirce, seconded by Councillor Howes
Carried
That OPS-RFT-23-21 Broadway Street West Storm Sewer Outlet be awarded to R & M Construction for the bid price of $404,075.99 (excluding HST).
Moved by Councillor Coleman, seconded by Councillor Oakley
Carried
Whereas the County of Brant recognizes the benefits and values of promoting wellness, social interaction, and education to help seniors stay active, independent, and engaged; And Whereas the County of Brant is committed to offering recreational, social and community programs and services to help support the physical and emotional wellbeing of seniors in the community; County of Brant Council Minutes Page 10 Tuesday, June 27, 2023 Therefore, be it resolved that County of Brant Council support the application for Seniors Active Living Centre Program funding through the Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility to continue to offer and expand the County’s Active Living Program Strategy and the Seniors to Seniors: Healthy Aging Lecture Series and commit to funding a minimum of 20% of the net annual costs of maintaining and operating the program.
Moved by Councillor Peirce, seconded by Councillor Garneau
Carried
That the main motion be amended as follows: That the second line be struck from the resolution; and That the fourth line be struck from the resolution; and That the following line be added: And that this project shall be de-risked prior to returning to Council.
Moved by Councillor Bell, seconded by Councillor Miller
Defeated
That County of Brant Council convene In Camera for a training session, to discuss litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege (OLT Appeal 305 King Edward Street, OLT Appeal TCA Lands- Sharpe Road & Curtis Avenue, Semi- Annual Litigation Chart- Insurance Matters, verbal update on legal matter), and a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land (142 Oakland Road)
Moved by Councillor Oakley, seconded by Councillor Garneau
Carried
That the following by-laws now be read a first time: 1. By-law Number 67-23- Being a By-law to Appoint Livestock Valuers for the County of Brant. 2. By-law Number 68-23- Being a By-law to Appoint Fence Viewers for the County of Brant. 3. By-law Number 69-23- Being a By-law to Appoint Inspectors Pursuant to the County Site Alteration By-law. 4. By-law Number 70-23- Being a By-law to Appoint Members of Council to Committees and Board and to Amend By-law 117-22. 5. By-law Number 71-23- Being a By-law to Close Road Land (land formerly known at Concession 4). 6. By-law Number 72-23- Being a By-law to Rename Broadway Lane to Keeton Lane. 7. By-law Number 73-23- Being a By-law to Close Road Land (between Spruce Street & Brydges Street). 8. By-law Number 74-23- Being a By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of Council.
Moved by Councillor Chambers, seconded by Councillor Oakley
Carried
That the following by-laws now be read a second time and all preambles and clauses be adopted: 1. By-law Number 67-23- Being a By-law to Appoint Livestock Valuers for the County of Brant. 2. By-law Number 68-23- Being a By-law to Appoint Fence Viewers for the County of Brant. 3. By-law Number 69-23- Being a By-law to Appoint Inspectors Pursuant to the County Site Alteration By-law. 4. By-law Number 70-23- Being a By-law to Appoint Members of Council to Committees and Board and to Amend By-law 117-22. 5. By-law Number 71-23- Being a By-law to Close Road Land (land formerly known at Concession 4). 6. By-law Number 72-23- Being a By-law to Rename Broadway Lane to Keeton Lane. 7. By-law Number 73-23- Being a By-law to Close Road Land (between Spruce Street & Brydges Street). 8. By-law Number 74-23- Being a By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of Council.
Moved by Councillor Chambers, seconded by Councillor Oakley
Carried
That the following by-laws now be read a third time, passed, signed and executed: 1. By-law Number 67-23- Being a By-law to Appoint Livestock Valuers for the County of Brant. 2. By-law Number 68-23- Being a By-law to Appoint Fence Viewers for the County of Brant. 3. By-law Number 69-23- Being a By-law to Appoint Inspectors Pursuant to the County Site Alteration By-law. 4. By-law Number 70-23- Being a By-law to Appoint Members of Council to Committees and Board and to Amend By-law 117-22. 5. By-law Number 71-23- Being a By-law to Close Road Land (land formerly known at Concession 4). 6. By-law Number 72-23- Being a By-law to Rename Broadway Lane to Keeton Lane. County of Brant Council Minutes Page 17 Tuesday, June 27, 2023 7. By-law Number 73-23- Being a By-law to Close Road Land (between Spruce Street & Brydges Street). 8. By-law Number 74-23- Being a By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of Council.
Moved by Councillor Chambers, seconded by Councillor Oakley