The Brant County Record

County of Brant Council

December 20, 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 (36 motions)

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

That item 9.1 be moved up on the agenda to be considered with item 4.1.
Moved by Councillor Kyle, seconded by Councillor MacAlpine
Carried
That the County of Brant Council agenda for December 20, 2022 and addendum, including the movement of item 9.1 and an item under other business be approved.
Moved by Councillor MacAlpine, seconded by Councillor Kyle
Carried
That the Social Services Draft 2023 Budget be received as information; And that the draft budget be approved in principle; And that the resolution be forwarded to the City of Brantford to be addressed as part of their 2023 Budget Deliberations.
Moved by Councillor Bell, seconded by Councillor Oakley
Carried
That the presentation from Kelly Bernstein, CEO of the County of Brant Public Library and Fred Gladding, Chair of the County of Brant Library Board be received as information.
Moved by Councillor Peirce, seconded by Christine Garneau
Carried
That the presentation from Kimberly Earls be received as information.
Moved by Councillor Coleman, seconded by Councillor Howes
Carried
That the presentation from Ruchika Angrish be
Moved by Councillor Chambers, seconded by Lukas Oakley
Referred
That the presentation from Michael and Linda Slaman be received as information.
Moved by Councillor MacAlpine, seconded by Councillor Coleman
Carried
That the delegation of Landon Wieske and John Mulder be received as information.
Moved by Councillor Coleman, seconded by Councillor Peirce
Carried
That the delegation from Mike Robinet be received as information.
Moved by Councillor Peirce, seconded by Councillor Coleman
Carried
That the delegation from Richard Kennedy be received as information.
Moved by Councillor Bell, seconded by Councillor Howes
Carried
That the delegation from John Waters be received as information.
Moved by Councillor Howes, seconded by Councillor Peirce
Carried
That the delegation from Maryanne Bell be received as information.
Moved by Councillor Oakley, seconded by Councillor Howes
Carried
That the delegation from Rick Leach be received as information
Moved by Councillor Miller, seconded by Councillor Coleman
Carried
That the County of Brant hold a in person town hall meeting, with a zoom option in Burford for the residents in the spring.
Moved by Councillor Miller, seconded by Councillor Howes
Carried
That the County of Brant Council minutes of November 22, 2022, the Special Council minutes of November 29, 2022, and the Special Council Training session minutes of December 6, 2022 be approved.
Moved by Councillor Oakley, seconded by Councillor Coleman
Carried
That the following items be received as information: 1. Police Services Board Meeting Minutes- September 20, 2022 2. City of Brantford Decision- Appointments to Paramedic Services Committee 3. Long Point Region Conservation Authority- Meeting Minutes November 2, 2022 4. Long Point Region Conservation Authority- Budget Meeting Minutes- November 9, 2022 7. Long Point Region Conservation Authority- Media Release RE: LPRCA Calls on Province to Reconsider Bill 23 8. Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry Memo: Changes Under the Oil, Gas, and Salt Resources Act Related to Geologic Carbon Storage 9. Minister of Transportation Memo RE: Support for Municipal Transit 10. Nomination Committee Minutes- November 17, 2022 11. John Noble Home Committee of Management Minutes- November 9, 2022
Moved by Councillor Howes, seconded by Lukas Oakley
Carried
That the County of Brant forward a letter to the Province regarding Opposition to Bill 23 that follows the same format as the Town of Aurora; And that the letter also be forwarded to the three Members of Provincial Parliament representing the County of Brant.
Moved by Councillor Howes, seconded by Councillor Bell
Carried
That item 7.2.5 town of Aurora – Resolution RE: Modifications to York Region Official Plan be received as information.
Moved by Councillor Howes, seconded by Councillor Oakley
Carried
That the Planning and Development Committee report of December 6, 2022 be approved.
Moved by Councillor Chambers, seconded by Councillor MacAlpine
Carried
That recommendation 1-13 and 15-18 of the Administration and Operations Committee report of December 13, 2022 be approved.
Moved by Councillor Peirce, seconded by Councillor Howes
Carried
That the following clause be included into the resolution: And that the set-back be reduced to 2 metres
Moved by Councillor Peirce, seconded by Lukas Oakley
Defeated
That the following clause be inserted into the resolution: And that the set-back be set at 10 metres.
Moved by Councillor Miller, seconded by Councillor Bell
Carried
Whereas the need to develop a Physician Recruitment Program was identified as a specific action in the 2019-2023 County of Brant Strategic Plan coinciding with the opening of the Cowan Community Health Hub; And Whereas proactive physician recruitment is required to reduce the approximately 16% of County residents currently without a primary care physician, and to replace physicians who may choose to retire within the next 5 years; And Whereas municipalities have become increasingly involved in the funding and operation of Physician Recruitment Programs as competition to attract primary care physicians to practice in individual local communities has increased; Therefore, that a Decision Package in the amount of $200,000 for the development of a Physician Recruitment Program be
Moved by Councillor Bell, seconded by Councillor Peirce
Referred
That the following clauses be insert as item 6 and 7 into the motion: And that Council directs staff to translate this report into a resident facing communication that specifically relates the impact of Bill 23 to residents; and That the County’s treasurer be directed to summarize the implications of Bill 23 at an upcoming budget presentation.
Moved by Councillor Howes, seconded by Councillor Peirce
Carried
That the resignation of Tyler Pelton from the Brantford and Area Sports Hall of Fame Induction Committee be received; And that staff be instructed to go out for recruitment to find a County appointee for the Committee; And that the Clerk be instructed to inform the City of Brantford of the resignation.
Moved by Councillor Coleman, seconded by Councillor Bell
Carried
Whereas the Rural Ontario Municipalities Association has requested nominations for zone representatives to the 2023-20027 ROMA Board of Directors by Friday December 23, 2022; And whereas the ROMA Policies and Procedures state that if a member of the Council wishes to run for the ROMA Board then the Council will need to pass a resolution of support; And whereas Councillor David Miller has expressed an interest in running for a position on the ROMA Board, Therefore, be it resolved that the Council of the County of Brant endorses the nomination of Councillor David Miller for the position of ROMA Zone 3 representative for the 2023-2027 ROMA Board of Directors
Moved by Councillor Miller, seconded by Councillor Coleman
Carried
That Congratulations on their retirement be issued to Jim Pasick, Mike Slayman, and Flint Barket
Moved by Councillor Miller, seconded by Councillor Coleman
Carried
That County of Brant Council convene In Camera to discuss litigation and potential litigation, advice that is subject to solicitor/ client privilege, a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land, and personal matters about an identifiable individual.
Moved by Councillor Garneau, seconded by Councillor Coleman
Carried
That recommendation # 1 and 2 of the Administration and Operations Confidential In Camera Report be approved.
Moved by Councillor Oakley, seconded by Councillor MacAlpine
Carried
That report “RPT-722-22 - Review of Development Approvals Process Implementation (2017-2018) and Development Services Department Resources” be received; And that a review of the two step approval process for planning and development applications be undertaken and for staff to report back to Council.
Moved by Councillor Howes, seconded by Councillor Peirce
Carried
That the following by-laws now be read a first time: 1. By-law Number 120-22- Being a By-law to Amend the County of Brant Fence By-law 54-030 (94 Willits Crescent) 2. By-law Number 121-22- Being a By-law to Assume and Establish a Reserve 3. By-law Number 122-22- Being a By-law to Amend the Zoning By-law 61-16 as Amended (19 Spruce Street) 4. By-law Number 123-22- Being a By-law to Amend the Zoning By-law 61-16 as Amended (22 Airport Road) 5. By-law Number 125-22- Being a By-law to Amend the Zoning By-law 61-16 as Amended (31 Willow Street) 6. By-law Number 126-22- Being a By-law to Amend the Zoning By-law 61-16 as Amended (84 Old Onondaga Road East). 7. By-law Number 127-22- Being a By-law to Amend the Zoning By-law 61-16 as Amended (249 Garden Avenue) 8. By-law Number 128-22- Being a By-law to Amend the Zoning By-law 61-16 as Amended (138 Langford Church Road) 9. By-law Number 130-22- Being a By-law to Provide for an Interim Levy for the Payment of Taxes 10. By-law Number 131-22- Being a By-law to Amend the Good Forestry Practices By- law (70-21) as Amended 11. By-law Number 132-22- Being a By-law to Regulate Nuisance Odours and Lighting Related to Cannabis Production Facilities 12. By-law Number 133-22- Being a By-law to establish Fees and Charges County of Brant Council Minutes Page 26 Tuesday, December 20 2022 13. By-law Number 136-22- Being a By-law to Amend the Zoning By-law 61-16 as Amended (649 Colborne Street West) 14. By-law Number 137-22- Being a By-law to Confirm
Moved by Jennifer Kyle, seconded by Councillor Bell
Carried
That the following by-laws now be read a second time and all preambles and clauses be adopted: 1. By-law Number 120-22- Being a By-law to Amend the County of Brant Fence By-law 54-030 (94 Willits Crescent) 2. By-law Number 121-22- Being a By-law to Assume and Establish a Reserve 3. By-law Number 122-22- Being a By-law to Amend the Zoning By-law 61-16 as Amended (19 Spruce Street) 4. By-law Number 123-22- Being a By-law to Amend the Zoning By-law 61-16 as Amended (22 Airport Road) 5. By-law Number 125-22- Being a By-law to Amend the Zoning By-law 61-16 as Amended (31 Willow Street) 6. By-law Number 126-22- Being a By-law to Amend the Zoning By-law 61-16 as Amended (84 Old Onondaga Road East). 7. By-law Number 127-22- Being a By-law to Amend the Zoning By-law 61-16 as Amended (249 Garden Avenue) 8. By-law Number 128-22- Being a By-law to Amend the Zoning By-law 61-16 as Amended (138 Langford Church Road) 9. By-law Number 130-22- Being a By-law to Provide for an Interim Levy for the Payment of Taxes 10. By-law Number 131-22- Being a By-law to Amend the Good Forestry Practices By- law (70-21) as Amended 11. By-law Number 132-22- Being a By-law to Regulate Nuisance Odours and Lighting Related to Cannabis Production Facilities 12. By-law Number 133-22- Being a By-law to establish Fees and Charges 13. By-law Number 136-22- Being a By-law to Amend the Zoning By-law 61-16 as Amended (649 Colborne Street West) 14. By-law Number 137-22- Being a By-law to Confirm the proceedings of Counc
Moved by Jennifer Kyle, seconded by Councillor Bell
Carried
That the following by-laws now be read a third time, passed, signed, and executed: 1. By-law Number 120-22- Being a By-law to Amend the County of Brant Fence By-law 54-030 (94 Willits Crescent) 2. By-law Number 121-22- Being a By-law to Assume and Establish a Reserve 3. By-law Number 122-22- Being a By-law to Amend the Zoning By-law 61-16 as Amended (19 Spruce Street) 4. By-law Number 123-22- Being a By-law to Amend the Zoning By-law 61-16 as Amended (22 Airport Road) 5. By-law Number 125-22- Being a By-law to Amend the Zoning By-law 61-16 as Amended (31 Willow Street) 6. By-law Number 126-22- Being a By-law to Amend the Zoning By-law 61-16 as Amended (84 Old Onondaga Road East). 7. By-law Number 127-22- Being a By-law to Amend the Zoning By-law 61-16 as Amended (249 Garden Avenue) 8. By-law Number 128-22- Being a By-law to Amend the Zoning By-law 61-16 as Amended (138 Langford Church Road) 9. By-law Number 130-22- Being a By-law to Provide for an Interim Levy for the Payment of Taxes 10. By-law Number 131-22- Being a By-law to Amend the Good Forestry Practices By- law (70-21) as Amended 11. By-law Number 132-22- Being a By-law to Regulate Nuisance Odours and Lighting Related to Cannabis Production Facilities 12. By-law Number 133-22- Being a By-law to establish Fees and Charges 13. By-law Number 136-22- Being a By-law to Amend the Zoning By-law 61-16 as Amended (649 Colborne Street West) 14. By-law Number 137-22- Being a By-law to Confirm the proceedings of Council
Moved by Jennifer Kyle, seconded by Councillor Bell
Carried
That the following by-laws now be read a first time: 1. By-law Number 124-22- Being a By-law to Amend the Zoning By-law 61-16 as Amended (1318 Colborne Street West) 2. By-law Number 129-22- Being a By-law to Amend the Zoning By-law 61-16 as Amended (137 King Edward Street)
Moved by Councillor Kyle, seconded by Councillor Bell
Carried
That the following by-laws now be read a second time and all preambles and clauses be adopted: 1. By-law Number 124-22- Being a By-law to Amend the Zoning By-law 61-16 as Amended (1318 Colborne Street West) 2. By-law Number 129-22- Being a By-law to Amend the Zoning By-law 61-16 as Amended (137 King Edward Street)
Moved by Councillor Kyle, seconded by Councillor Bell
Carried
That the following by-laws now be read a read a third time, passed, signed, and executed 1. By-law Number 124-22- Being a By-law to Amend the Zoning By-law 61-16 as Amended (1318 Colborne Street West) 2. By-law Number 129-22- Being a By-law to Amend the Zoning By-law 61-16 as Amended (137 King Edward Street)
Moved by Councillor Kyle, seconded by Councillor Bell
Carried

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