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 (13 motions)
13 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the County of Brant Council Agenda and Addendum of September 9, 2025 be approved; and That section 4.e of the County of Brant's procedural By-law be suspended to allow for the consideration of items 12.3 and 16.1 as they are not mattes under the Planning Act. Yes (11): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Coleman, and Councillor Garneau
Moved by Councillor Kyle, seconded by Councillor Miller
That the minutes from the County of Brant Council Meeting of July 8, 2025 be approved. Yes (11): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Coleman, and Councillor Garneau
Moved by Councillor Howes, seconded by Councillor Oakley
THAT ZBA13-25-RF 233 Oakland Road from James Scorgie, proposing to rezone the subject lands from Agricultural (A) to Suburban Residential with Site Specific provision (SR-XX), be received as information and any comments/ submissions regarding this application be
Moved by Councillor Peirce, seconded by Councillor Coleman
THAT ZBA19-24-PB 202 West Quarter Townline Road, from GSP Group on behalf of Mark Roth, proposing to rezone the lot from agriculture zone (A) to Agricultural with a site specific (A-XX) to permit two principal dwellings in an agricultural zone where one principal dwelling is permitted, be received as information and any comments/ submissions regarding this application be
Moved by Councillor Coleman, seconded by Councillor Oakley
THAT the Agricultural Advisory Committee report and minutes of July 28, 2025 be approved, including the following recommendations: 1. THAT the Agricultural Advisory Committee has no comment regarding Application Number ZBA19-24-PB, located at 202 West Quarter Townline Road. 2. THAT the Agricultural Advisory Committee has no comment regarding Application Number ZBA12-25-PB, located at 612 Burtch Road. Yes (11): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Coleman, and Councillor Garneau
Moved by Councillor Kyle, seconded by Councillor Miller
THAT Report RPT- 0319-25 “Growth Management Data and Tracking” be received as information. Yes (11): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Coleman, and Councillor Garneau
Moved by Councillor Oakley, seconded by Councillor Howes
THAT report RPT-0332-25 regarding an overview of policy updates to the Aggregate Resources Act program be received for information; THAT staff be directed to submit report RPT-0332-25 as comments in response to Environmental Registry of Ontario Number 025-0216 posting; AND THAT staff be directed to incorporate any additional feedback provided by Council as comments in response to Environmental Registry of Ontario Number 025- 0216 posting. Yes (11): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Coleman, and Councillor Garneau
Moved by Councillor Peirce, seconded by Councillor Coleman
WHEREAS the County of Brant has previously explored opportunities to extend natural gas servicing to currently unserved areas of the County through the endorsement of applications by Enbridge to the two rounds of intake for the Provincial Natural Gas Expansion Program in 2019 and 2020 respectively for expansion projects in Harley and Glen Morris, both of which were unsuccessful; and WHEREAS staff were directed to continue monitoring available funding opportunities to cover the costs of expanding natural gas access; and WHEREAS the Province has posted ERO 0250923, Consultation on the Future of Community Natural Gas Expansion, seeking feedback from municipalities, Indigenous communities, and other stakeholders on how a potential third phase of this program could best support access to natural gas for community development; and WHEREAS the County of Brant recognizes that access to natural gas where appropriate can help advance housing development, economic growth, and agriculture production; and WHEREAS Ontario’s energy future relies on a balance of affordability, reliability, and sustainability by leveraging a mix of energy solutions - including natural gas, electricity, and emerging energy technologies, to meet growing community needs; and WHEREAS the Province identifies that natural gas continues to play a critical role in supporting energy affordability, economic competitiveness, and enabling housing and employment growth across Ontario; THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Co
Moved by Councillor Kyle, seconded by Councillor Garneau
Carried
That County of Brant Council convene In Camera to discuss S.239(2)(b) Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees - RPT-0316-25 Minor Reorganization - A. Newton Yes (11): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Coleman, and Councillor Garneau
Moved by Councillor Garneau, seconded by Councillor Bell
THAT a new position of Manager of Communications – Operations, be created and funded from the Capital Budget; AND that the Development Liaison position be evolved into Government Relations Specialist. County of Brant Council Minutes Page 8 Tuesday, September 9, 2025 Yes (11): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Coleman, and Councillor Garneau
Moved by Councillor Peirce, seconded by Councillor Coleman
THAT the following By-law be read a first time: 1. By-law Number 92-25, Being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council Yes (11): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Coleman, and Councillor Garneau
Moved by Councillor MacAlpine, seconded by Councillor Coleman
Carried
THAT the following By-law be read a second time and all preambles and clauses be adopted: 1. By-law Number 92-25, Being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council Yes (11): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Coleman, and Councillor Garneau
Moved by Councillor MacAlpine, seconded by Councillor Coleman
THAT the following By-law be read a third time, passed, signed, and executed: 1. By-law Number 92-25, Being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council Yes (11): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Coleman, and Councillor Garneau
Moved by Councillor MacAlpine, seconded by Councillor Coleman