Policy Development and Strategic Direction Committee

That the Policy Development and Strategic Direction Committee agenda of September 13, 2022, be approved.

That the Policy Development and Strategic Direction Committee minutes of July 12, 2022, be approved.

That the County of Brant adopt the optional subclass for small-scale, on-farm businesses, providing a tax rate reduction of 75% to affected properties for assessment between $50,001 and $100,000; And that the appropriate by-law be presented to Council for consideration.

WHEREAS, at the County of Brant Council meeting on January 28, 2020, Council

WHEREAS the County of Brant acknowledges that development and urbanization within its boundaries has resulted in increased vehicular traffic and noise emissions; AND WHEREAS the County of Brant further acknowledges that people have a right to and should be provided, to the extent possible, an environment free from unusual, unnecessary, or excessive noise, which may unreasonably degrade their quality of life or cause a nuisance; AND WHEREAS the County of Brant strives to ensure the health and safety of its’ residents; THEREFORE, it is recommended that the attached Draft Housekeeping Amendment to the Noise Control By-Law, 185-00, be APPROVED.

That the 2022 Athlete Recognition Policy be adopted and replace the 2020 Athlete Recognition Policy.

Whereas the 2022 Federal Electoral Redistricting Commission (the Commission) has released an initial proposal (the proposal) outlining changes to the federal ridings that represent the residents of the County of Brant; And Whereas the proposal released by the Commission arbitrarily divides the boundaries of the County of Brant into 2 separate ridings; And Whereas the Commission is mandated to receive representations from the public and other interested parties regarding the proposal; That the Mayor be authorized and directed to make a representation on behalf of the Council of the County of Brant generally expressing the following:  Concern with the continued division of the municipal boundaries of the County of Brant where significant portions of the County are unaligned with the County’s traditional “communities of interest”  That the proposal should consider aligning the Federal ridings with municipal boundaries to foster good and accessible governance across all 3 levels of government.

That report RPT-0312-22 - 2022 Energy Management Plan Update be received as information.

Whereas the Fire Master Plan, 2021, recommended that the County of Brant add a fire station in the northern Paris area, to manage increasing and anticipated growth in call volume in the Paris area, and improve response times to calls in the northern Paris area; And whereas Council approved a decision package in the 2022 budget for a new north Paris fire station; That a new north Paris Fire Station be constructed on the County of Brant Gilbert property on Scott Ave. in Paris, identified as Part Lot 29, Concession 2, geographic Township of South Dumfries; And that staff be directed to proceed with an RFP for architectural services for a new North Paris Fire Station.