The Brant County Record

County of Brant Council

November 22, 2022

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 (16 motions)

15 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the County of Brant Council agenda for November 22, 2022, with two additional items under other business, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Coleman, seconded by Councillor MacAlpine
Carried
That the County of Brant Council minutes of September 27, November 3, and November 15, 2022 be approved.
Moved by Councillor Howes, seconded by Councillor Kyle
Carried
That the following items be received as information: 1. RPT 349-22- Rural Ontario Municipalities Association Conference Delegations 2. Grand River Conservation Authority Meeting Minutes- September 23, 2022 3. Grand River Conservation Authority Meeting Minutes- October 28, 2022 4. Grand River Conservation Authority- Progress Report # 2- O.Reg 687/21 5. Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing- Correspondence RE: Public Consultation in the Land Use Planning Process 6. Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing- Correspondence RE: More Homes Built Faster: Ontario's Housing Supply 2022-2023 7. Long Point Region Conservation Authority- Meeting Minutes September 7, 2022 8. Long Point Region Conservation Authority- Meeting Minutes October 5, 2022 9. Municipality of Grey Highlands- Resolution RE: Increased Speeding Fines County of Brant Council Minutes Page 3 Tuesday November 22, 2022 10. Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing- Letter Seeking Feedback on Proposed Amendments 11. County of Brant Public Library Board- Meeting Minutes June 22, 2022 12. County of Brant Public Library Board- Meeting Minutes September 28, 2022 13. Long Point Region Conservation Authority- Draft 2023 Budget Package 14. Ontario Land Tribunal- Appeal
Moved by Councillor Bell, seconded by Councillor Oakley
Withdrawn
That the 2022 December and 2023 Council and Standing Committee meeting schedule be approved as presented, subject to any amendments made by resolution of Council or special meetings at the call of the Mayor and/or Chair, as provided for in the Procedural By-law.
Moved by Councillor Garneau, seconded by Councillor Howes
Carried
That the following clause be inserted following the final clause of the recommendation: And that the County of Brant request that the Province defer the clause by clause review at the committee stage.
Moved by Councillor Howes, seconded by Councillor Oakley
Carried
That report RPT-0517-22 regarding an overview of Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 be received; and That report RPT-0517-22 be forwarded onto the Province of Ontario as the County of Brant’s comments on Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 and the associated consultations posted on the Environmental Registry and Ontario Regulatory Registry as appropriate; and That the County of Brant request that the Province of Ontario extend the commenting period on Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 to allow additional review and consultation time; and That the report be shared with conservation authorities having jurisdiction within the County of Brant; and That the County of Brant request that the Province defer the clause by clause review at the committee stage.
Moved by Councillor MacAlpine, seconded by Councillor Peirce
Carried
That RPT-350-22 “2022-2026 Councillor Technology Resources” be approved; and That Councillors provide the Clerk with their preferred equipment solution option by November 25, 2022 in order to facilitate purchasing.
Moved by Councillor Kyle, seconded by Councillor Bell
Carried
That RPT-352-22 “Councillor General Expense Account Policy” be received as information; And that the General Expense Account Policy for Councillors be approved.
Moved by Councillor Howes, seconded by Councillor Chambers
Carried
That Council approve the participation of Council members in a short introductory video to showcase on County of Brant communication channels with the aim to support building a positive relationship between Council and the community.
Moved by Councillor Oakley, seconded by Councillor Miller
Carried
That Brant County Council convene In Camera to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual including municipal or local board employees and labour relations or employee negotiations.
Moved by Councillor MacAlpine, seconded by Councillor Garneau
Carried
That the Nominating Committee report be approved; and a) That the following members of Council be appointed to the Planning and Development Committee: Mayor Bailey, Councillors Kyle, MacAlpine, Howes, Oakley, Bell, Peirce, Chambers, Miller, Coleman and Garneau b) That the following members of Council be appointed to the Policy Development and Strategic Direction Committee: Mayor Bailey, Councillors Kyle, MacAlpine, Howes, Oakley, Bell, Peirce, Chambers, Miller, Coleman and Garneau c) That the following members of Council be appointed to the Administration & Operations Committee: Mayor Bailey, Councillors Kyle, MacAlpine, Howes, Oakley, Bell, Peirce, Chambers, Miller, Coleman and Garneau. d) That the following members of Council be appointed to the Brant Municipal Enterprises Board of Directors: Mayor Bailey, Councillors Bell and Peirce e) That the following members of Council be appointed to the County of Brant Library Board of Directors: Mayor Bailey, Councillors Howes and Garneau f) That the following members of Council be appointed to the County of Brant Police Services Board: Mayor Bailey, Councillor Peirce g) That the Mayor be appointed as ex-officio to all County of Brant Advisory Committees. h) That the following members of Council be appointed to the Accessibility Advisory Committee: Councillor Oakley i) That the following members of Council be appointed to the Agricultural Advisory Committee: Councillors Coleman and Kyle j) That the following members of Council be ap
Moved by Councillor Miller, seconded by Councillor Howes
Carried
a) That the following citizens be appointed to Committee of Adjustment: Mary Jane Brown, Harry Emmott, Robert Hamilton, Jang Singh Panag, Steve Schmitt, Rebecca Smith, John Vamos b) That the following citizens be appointed to the Police Services Board: Jennifer Haley c) That the following citizens be appointed to the County of Brant Public Library Board: Kari R. Bishop, Paula Chorpitta, Nathan Etherington, Fred Gladding, Amanda Henderson, Marilyn Sewell, Linda Tripp d) That the following citizens be appointed to the Accessibility Advisory Committee: Drew Baird, Tom Craig, Leona Foster, Jim Harder, Pat Newstead, Lana Smith, Vicky Smith, Martyn Van Berkel e) That the following citizens be appointed to the Agricultural Advisory Committee: Kevin Hodge, Ross Miller, Michele Snyder f) That the following citizens be appointed to the Brant Heritage Committee: Dan Brown, Amanda Dirycz, Sean Kavanagh, Joan Telfer Faux, Gordon Varney, Mary Anne Workman Rose g) That the following citizens be appointed to the Cemetery Advisory Committee Jeanine Forbes, Joan Gatward, Patricia (Phelps) Smeaton, Edith Stone h) That the following citizens be appointed to the Tourism Advisory Committee: Ryan Campbell, Jim Harder, Ellay Heys, Pat Newstead, Tom Pate, Katherine Pickering, Garth Potruff, Karon Sinning, Edith Stone i) That the following citizens be appointed to the Bell Homestead Committee: Linda Guest j) That the following citizens be appointed to the Brantford and Area Sports Hall of Fame Inducti
Moved by Councillor Chambers, seconded by Councillor Garneau
Carried
That the employment contract discussed in camera be ratified.
Moved by Councillor MacAlpine, seconded by Councillor Howes
Carried
That the following by-law be now read a first time: 1. By-law Number 113-22- A By-law to Amend By-law 11-22 Being a By-law to Appoint MLEO 2. By-law Number 114-22- Appointment of Inspectors for Good Forestry Practices By- law 3. By-law 115-22- Confirming By-law
Moved by Councillor Miller, seconded by Councillor Bell
Carried
That the following by-law be now read a second time and all preambles and clauses be adopted: 1. By-law Number 113-22- A By-law to Amend By-law 11-22 Being a By-law to Appoint MLEO 2. By-law Number 114-22- Appointment of Inspectors for Good Forestry Practices By- law 3. By-law 115-22- Confirming By-law
Moved by Councillor Miller, seconded by Councillor Bell
Carried
That the following by-law be now read a third time, passed, signed and executed: 1. By-law Number 66-22- To Authorize a Franchise Agreement Between The Corporation of the County of Brant and Enbridge Gas 2. By-law Number 90-22- To Provide for Drainage Works in the County of Brant- Mather Drain 3. By-law Number 113-22- A By-law to Amend By-law 11-22 Being a By-law to Appoint MLEO 4. By-law Number 114-22- Appointment of Inspectors for Good Forestry Practices By- law 5. By-law 115-22- Confirming By-law
Moved by Councillor Miller, seconded by Councillor Bell
Carried

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