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)
15 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the County of Brant Council agenda and addendum for December 21, 2021 be approved, with one addition under 'Other Business'.
Moved by Councillor Coleman, seconded by Councillor Laferriere
Carried
That the County of Brant Council minutes of November 23, December 2 and December 9, 2021 be approved.
Moved by Councillor Laferriere, seconded by Councillor Bell
Carried
That the following consent items be approved: 1. That Matt Cummings be appointed to the Paris Business Improvement Area (BIA) Board of Management; And that the appointment by-law be forwarded for Council's consideration. 2. That County of Brant By-law Number 2-99 to establish a public library be amended to replace Clause 3 with the following: "That the County of Brant Public Library Board shall consist of ten (10) members appointed by the Council of the Corporation of the County of Brant, of whom two (2) shall be members of said Council, one (1) shall be the head of the said Council and seven (7) shall be qualified resident appointees."
Moved by Councillor MacAlpine, seconded by Councillor Chambers
Carried
That the County of Brant requests that the Social Services Committee conduct a further review of Assisted Funeral Services once the new Shared Services Agreement has been implemented.
Moved by Councillor Bell, seconded by Councillor Coleman
Carried
That the following Consent Items be received as information: 1. Southwestern Integrated Fibre Technology (SWIFT) - SWIFT Premises Passed Milestone - 10,000. 2. John Noble Home Committee of Management Minutes - December 8, 2021. 3. Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks - Update to Noise Prediction Methods. 4. Long Point Region Conservation Authority Board Minutes - November 3, 2021. 5. Long Point Region Conservation Authority Board Minutes - November 10, 2021. 6. Jane Bewick - Comments Regarding Presentation for 3 Yeo Street. 7. Grand River Conservation Authority Summary of General Membership Meeting - November 26, 2021. 8. City of Brantford - Resolution Re: Assisted Funeral Services Transition Review. 9. Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board Notice of Passing an Amending Education Development Charges By-law.
Moved by Councillor Howes, seconded by Councillor Gatward
Carried
That the Planning and Building Committee report of December 7, 2021 be approved.
Moved by Councillor Bell, seconded by Councillor Peirce
Carried
That the Administration and Operations Committee report of December 14, 2021 be approved.
Moved by Councillor Peirce, seconded by Councillor Chambers
Carried
That the Committee of the Whole - 2022 Budget Report and minutes of November 18, November 30 and December 14, 2021 be approved.
Moved by Councillor Howes, seconded by Councillor Coleman
Carried
Whereas County of Brant Council has approved in principle the restoration of the Bawcutt Centre and the transfer of the Main Branch of the County of Brant Public Library to the Bawcutt Centre; And Whereas the County has recently successfully completed facility restorations and new builds through a Steering Team governance model containing a Project Team comprised of County staff and the project’s architect, and a Steering Group comprised of key stakeholders; And Whereas the Bawcutt Centre Advisory Committee is constituted to oversee the operations of The Bawcutt Centre, and the County of Brant Public Library Board provides overall governance for the County of Brant Public Library; Therefore, that a “Project Team” comprised of County and Library staff and the project architect be established to provide day to day oversight of the Bawcutt Centre Restoration / New Main Library Branch Project; And that a “Steering Group” comprised jointly of the members of the Bawcutt Centre Advisory Committee and the County of Brant Public Library Board be established to provide input and guidance to the “Project Team.”
Moved by Councillor Bell, seconded by Councillor Miller
Carried
That Staff Report RPT-21-341 - Progress Update - Our Future Brant - 2019-2023 Strategic Plan be received as information.
Moved by Councillor Chambers, seconded by Councillor MacAlpine
Carried
That a fundraising campaign for the construction of a new community centre in Cainsville (CCC) commence in February of 2022 (Fundraising Campaign); That the Fundraising Campaign goal be set at $1.5 million (Campaign Goal); That the services of a professional fundraiser (Campaign Director) be retained, to lead and coordinate the Fundraising Campaign, on a service contract basis; And that a working group be established, to include two Council members, as appointed by Council, as well as additional members from the community, to be determined in consultation with the Council members of the working group, the Campaign Director and staff (Campaign Working Group).
Moved by Councillor Gatward, seconded by Councillor Coleman
Carried
That Brant County Council convene In Camera to discuss a litigation matter affecting the municipality (Planning and Development Committee In Camera - Confidential Report of December 7, 2021), a proposed acquisition of lands by the municipality (Staff Report RPT-21-339 - Market Street) and a personal matter about an identifiable individual (Staff Report RPT-21-349 - Reorganization).
Moved by Councillor MacAlpine, seconded by Councillor Miller
Carried
That the following by-laws be now read a first time: 1. By-law Number 121-21 to amend By-law 100-19 respecting Development Charges. 2. By-law Number 135-21 to amend By-law Number 61-16, the Zoning By-law for the County of Brant, as amended (holding provision - 54, 55, 63, 77 and 81 Cedar Street). 3. By-law Number 136-21 to appoint a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer (Courtney). 4. By-law Number 137-21 to amend the Official Plan of the County of Brant (Lafarge Canada Inc., 1044 Colborne Street West). 5. By-law 138-21 to amend By-law Number 61-16, the Zoning By-law for the County of Brant, as amended (Lafarge Canada Inc., 1044 Colborne Street West). 6. By-law Number 139-21 to amend County of Brant By-laws 2-99 and 234-03 with respect to the size and composition of the Library Board. 7. By-law Number 140-21 to permanently close unopened road allowances. 8. By-law Number 141-21 to amend By-law Number 61-16, the Zoning By-law for the County of Brant, as amended (Knill, 55 Highway 2). 9. By-law Number 142-21 to provide for an interim tax levy, to provide for the payment of taxes and to provide for penalty and interest of 1.25 per cent per month. 10. By-law Number 143-21 to provide Accessible Parking Spaces. 11. By-law Number 144-21 to implement an all-way stop. 12. By-law Number 145-21 to appoint a Clerk for the County of Brant 13. By-law Number 146-21 to amend County of Brant Fees and Charges By-law Number 127-21 (Development Charges). 14. By-law Number 147-21 to confirm the proce
Moved by Councillor Laferriere, seconded by Councillor Howes
Carried
That the following by-laws be now read a second time, and all preambles and clauses be adopted: 1. By-law Number 121-21 to amend By-law 100-19 respecting Development Charges. 2. By-law Number 135-21 to amend By-law Number 61-16, the Zoning By-law for the County of Brant, as amended (holding provision - 54, 55, 63, 77 and 81 Cedar Street). 3. By-law Number 136-21 to appoint a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer (Courtney). 4. By-law Number 137-21 to amend the Official Plan of the County of Brant (Lafarge Canada Inc., 1044 Colborne Street West). 5. By-law 138-21 to amend By-law Number 61-16, the Zoning By-law for the County of Brant, as amended (Lafarge Canada Inc., 1044 Colborne Street West). 6. By-law Number 139-21 to amend County of Brant By-laws 2-99 and 234-03 with respect to the size and composition of the Library Board. County of Brant Council Minutes Page 14 Tuesday, December 21, 2021 7. By-law Number 140-21 to permanently close unopened road allowances. 8. By-law Number 141-21 to amend By-law Number 61-16, the Zoning By-law for the County of Brant, as amended (Knill, 55 Highway 2). 9. By-law Number 142-21 to provide for an interim tax levy, to provide for the payment of taxes and to provide for penalty and interest of 1.25 per cent per month. 10. By-law Number 143-21 to provide Accessible Parking Spaces. 11. By-law Number 144-21 to implement an all-way stop. 12. By-law Number 145-21 to appoint a Clerk for the County of Brant. 13. By-law Number 146-21 to amend County of B
Moved by Councillor Laferriere, seconded by Councillor Howes
Carried
That the following by-laws be now read a third time, passed, signed and executed: 1. By-law Number 121-21 to amend By-law 100-19 respecting Development Charges. 2. By-law Number 135-21 to amend By-law Number 61-16, the Zoning By-law for the County of Brant, as amended (holding provision - 54, 55, 63, 77 and 81 Cedar Street). 3. By-law Number 136-21 to appoint a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer (Courtney). 4. By-law Number 137-21 to amend the Official Plan of the County of Brant (Lafarge Canada Inc., 1044 Colborne Street West). 5. By-law 138-21 to amend By-law Number 61-16, the Zoning By-law for the County of Brant, as amended (Lafarge Canada Inc., 1044 Colborne Street West). 6. By-law Number 139-21 to amend County of Brant By-laws 2-99 and 234-03 with respect to the size and composition of the Library Board. 7. By-law Number 140-21 to permanently close unopened road allowances. 8. By-law Number 141-21 to amend By-law Number 61-16, the Zoning By-law for the County of Brant, as amended (Knill, 55 Highway 2). 9. By-law Number 142-21 to provide for an interim tax levy, to provide for the payment of taxes and to provide for penalty and interest of 1.25 per cent per month. 10. By-law Number 143-21 to provide Accessible Parking Spaces. 11. By-law Number 144-21 to implement an all-way stop. 12. By-law Number 145-21 to appoint a Clerk for the County of Brant. 13. By-law Number 146-21 to amend County of Brant Fees and Charges By-law Number 127-21 (Development Charges). 14. By-law Numb
Moved by Councillor Laferriere, seconded by Councillor Howes