The Brock Record

Walter Schummer

Mayor · seen 2021-03-22 to 2025-05-26 · served 2018–2022, 2022–2026

former not seated on the current council

124substantive motions movedof 180 meetings the minutes record them at
35procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
50substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
6meetings recorded absentof 180 they were on the record for
7–6recorded votes, for–againstrecorded votes are rare and a skewed sample

Vote count and office as published by the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, 2022 municipal election results (Open Government Licence – Ontario). Everything else on this page is read from Brock’s own minutes.

In their own words, via the Town

Walter Schummer (2022-2025) - S erved as Mayor from November 15, 2022 - May 26, 2025. Walter Schummer submitted his resignation on May 26, 2025 to be in effect immediately.

As published by Brock.

How they voted, where it was recorded (13)

Council Meeting June 24, 2024
It Resolved That the Notice of Motion be
Against · 1–6 · Defeated
Committee of The Whole May 13, 2024
It Resolved That Report 2024-PRF-008, King Street Park be received; and That the 300m running track with red clay surface proceed to be installed, and That the soccer pitch installation be included in the project;
Against · 6–1 · Carried
Council Meeting March 4, 2024
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Notice of Motion resolution C2024-044 be amended to reflect that the Township of Brock 'strongly discourages' Battery Energy Storage Solutions on Prime Agricultural Land within the Greenbelt…
For · 3–4 · Defeated
Council Meeting March 4, 2024
WHEREAS Battery Energy Storage Solutions (BESS) is an emerging technology that is new to Canada, and the Province of Ontario, with many concerns that are not yet fully understood.
Against · 5–2 · Carried
Special Council Meeting September 11, 2023
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Memorandum 2023-DS-016 as amended regarding Regional Official Plan Amendment (ROPA-2022-003) and Zoning By-law Amendment (13-2022-RA) applications for CBM Sunderland Pit - Recommendation Report, be…
For · 5–2 · Carried
Council Meeting August 14, 2023
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Report 2023-FI-018 Sunderland Arena Renovation and Expansion Project - Next Steps be received; and THAT Council approve, in principal, the Sunderland Arena Renovation and Expansion Project;
For · 7–0 · Carried
Council Meeting January 30, 2023
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the 2023 Capital Budget as discussed during the Budget Committee meetings held on January 16 and 30, 2023 at a total of $5,489,700, with the list of Capital Projects attached as…
Against · 4–3 · Carried
Special Council Meeting July 25, 2022
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council uphold the Order to Restrain Dog(s) made against Veronica Mirela Spineanu of B25320 Maple Beach Road, Beaverton for the dogs identified as “Ada” (subject dog 1) and “Luca” (subject dog 2)…
For · 5–0 · Carried
Property Standards Committee June 13, 2022
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Property Standards Committee rise & report from closed session at 4:15 p.m. and, THAT the appeal submitted by the owner and/or occupant for the subject property municipally known as B24415 Thorah…
For · 5–0 · Carried
Committee of The Whole February 14, 2022
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Report 2022-OP-004, Streetlighting Exercise with Region of Durham be received; and THAT the Township of Brock communicate their suggestions and concerns regarding the cost of the study being directly…
Against · 2–2 · Carried
Committee of The Whole January 10, 2022
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the tender release for the Cannington arena be
Against · 1–4 · Defeated
Special Council Meeting May 19, 2021
That the Township of Brock do not provide special burn permits for open air burning in the urbans areas within the Township of Brock.
For · 5–0 · Carried
Council Meeting March 22, 2021
THAT Council receive Report 2021-CO-11, for information; THAT Council authorize the Mayor to hire Ms. Ingrid Svelnis as Interim CAO on a contract basis as per the terms laid out in the staff report and that…
For · 5–0 · Carried

Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (6)

Council MeetingJanuary 13, 2025
Council MeetingOctober 23, 2023
Committee of The WholeOctober 23, 2023
Council MeetingJanuary 24, 2022
Special Council MeetingNovember 24, 2021
Special Council MeetingNovember 19, 2021

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 124)

on Saturday, March 29, 2025, a severe ice storm hit parts of southern Ontario, including the Township of Brock, coating trees and power lines in ice; and Whereas by Sunday, March 30th, 2025, much of Brock township was without hydro electric power, including both landline and cellular communications; and Whereas the Brock Emergency Control Group met on Sunday, March 30, 2025 to evaluate and address
Council Meeting, April 14, 2025 · Carried
Whereas on Saturday, March 29, 2025, a severe ice storm hit parts of southern Ontario, including the Township of Brock, coating trees and power lines in ice; and Whereas by Sunday, March 30th, 2025, much of Brock township was without hydro electric power, including both landline and cellular communications; and Whereas the Brock Emergency Control Group met on Sunday, March 30, 2025 to evaluate and
Council Meeting, April 14, 2025 · Carried
The Township of Brock became a participant in Durham Region Transit (DRT) with the hopes that a reliable and effective service could be established for the residents and taxpayers of Brock Township; and Whereas transit is a vital service in any community to provide an improved lifestyle and assist in economic growth and vitality as well as contribute to reduced environmental impact and without a r
Council Meeting, November 18, 2024 · Carried
Whereas The Township of Brock became a participant in Durham Region Transit (DRT) with the hopes that a reliable and effective service could be established for the residents and taxpayers of Brock Township; and Whereas transit is a vital service in any community to provide an improved lifestyle and assist in economic growth and vitality as well as contribute to reduced environmental impact and wit
Council Meeting, November 18, 2024 · Carried
it has been well in excess of a decade since The Township of Brock signed the International Charter for Walking. The Charter is to be more than a declaration of the needs and rights of pedestrians, it is also a series of actions. One action outlined in the charter is to “Provide clean, well-lit streets and paths, free from obstruction, wide enough for their busiest use, and with sufficient opportu
Council Meeting, June 24, 2024 · Carried
Whereas it has been well in excess of a decade since The Township of Brock signed the International Charter for Walking. The Charter is to be more than a declaration of the needs and rights of pedestrians, it is also a series of actions. One action outlined in the charter is to “Provide clean, well-lit streets and paths, free from obstruction, wide enough for their busiest use, and with sufficient
Council Meeting, June 24, 2024 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Report 2023-PRF-008 Dog Park Proposal, be
Committee of The Whole, March 27, 2023 · Deferred
BE IT RESOLVED THAT report 2023-DS-006 regarding Regional Official Plan Amendment (ROPA-2022-004) and Zoning By-law Amendment (13-2022-RA) applications for B1845 Regional Rd 15 - Recommendation Report, be received, and THAT staff be authorized to advise the Region of Durham that the Township has no objections to the adoption of the proposed Regional Official Plan Amendment (ROPA-2022-004); and THA
Committee of The Whole, March 13, 2023 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT report 2023-DS-004, regarding the Community Health Centre Request for a Partial Development Charge Refund, be received; and THAT the request for reconsideration of the total amount of Development Charges paid to the Township of Brock be denied; and THAT there be an opportunity in the future to reconsider the matter.
Committee of The Whole, February 27, 2023 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Memorandum 2023-PRF-002, Beaverton Harbour Washrooms be received.
Committee of The Whole, January 30, 2023 · Carried
Committee of the Whole - January 30, 2023 BE IT RESOLVED THAT Memorandum 2023-PRF-002, Beaverton Harbour Washrooms be received.
Committee of The Whole, January 30, 2023 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council rise & report from the Closed meeting at 2:00 p.m.; and THAT Council receive the information provided by staff for education purposes.
Workshop, October 31, 2022 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council rise & report from the Closed meeting at 2:00 p.m.; and THAT Council receive the information provided by staff for education purposes. Council - Education Workshop - Roads Bus Tour - October 31, 2022 draft
Workshop, October 31, 2022 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Memorandum 2022-PCA-013, Repeal of Bylaw 540 be received.
Council Meeting, September 26, 2022 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Communication Number 488/22, AMO Conference Report, Submitted by Mayor John Grant be received.
Council Meeting, September 26, 2022 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council direct staff to review the feasibility of Local Authority Services (LAS) providing ticketing on the Township's behalf as outlined in communication number 466/22.
Council Meeting, September 26, 2022 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Communication Number 504/22, submitted by Natalya Metcalfe with respect to Safety Concerns on Regional Road 12 be received and forwarded to Durham Region Police Services.
Council Meeting, September 26, 2022 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Report 2022-CO-024, Tender B2022-PW-16 – Supply and Delivery of One Propelled Ice Resurfacing Unit be received; and THAT staff be authorized to proceed with the recommendation of awarding the tender to Olympia in the amount of $88,990.00 excluding HST, or $100,558.70 including HST.
Committee of The Whole, September 26, 2022 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Resolution Number C-2022-222 be amended to read that Report 2022-PRF-015 be received and THAT Council request that the purchase of the replacement ice resurfacing unit be tendered.
Council Meeting, August 22, 2022 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Report 2022-PRF-015 Ice Resurfacer Replacement be received; and THAT Council request that the purchase of the replacement ice resurfacing unit be tendered.
Council Meeting, August 22, 2022 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Communication 415/22 submitted by Todd McCullough with respect to graffiti art at the Cannington Skateboard park be received.
Council Meeting, August 22, 2022 · Carried
Council - August 22, 2022 BE IT RESOLVED THAT Resolution Number C-2022-222 be amended to read that Report 2022-PRF-015 be received and THAT Council request that the purchase of the replacement ice resurfacing unit be tendered.
Council Meeting, August 22, 2022 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Report 2022-GG-023 Migration of Server Data to Cloud Based Service be received; and THAT Council approve the migration of the file servers and the User Files and Folders to SharePoint Online and OneDrive for Business, with the work being completed by Netagen; and THAT the $8,700 funding for this work be approved from the Modernization Funding Intake 1, for a revised $85,700 app
Council Meeting, July 25, 2022 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Committee of the Whole proceed into a Closed Meeting at 1:37 p.m. to discuss the following matters: a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board pursuant to Section 239(2)(c) of the Municipal Act litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board pursuant
Committee of The Whole, June 27, 2022 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED That Report 2022-FI-008, Procurement Policy, be received; and THAT Council approve the Procurement Policy, in principle, to allow for the development of procedures and templates.
Committee of The Whole, June 27, 2022 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Report 2022-FI-010, Reserves, Reserve Funds and Trust Funds be received.
Committee of The Whole, June 27, 2022 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Report 2022-FI-011, May 2022 Financial Results be received.
Committee of The Whole, June 27, 2022 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT staff Report 2022-PRF-009 Inflatables in the Park - Camp, be received; and THAT Committee support the request to allow an inflatable amusement for the end of the camp season; and THAT Committee direct staff to present the COW recommendation at the June 27 th Council meeting for ratification.
Committee of The Whole, June 27, 2022 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT committee approve the Video Surveillance Policy; and THAT the policy be adopted and approved by Council at their meeting held on July 25, 2022.
Committee of The Whole, June 27, 2022 · Carried
Committee of the Whole - June 27, 2022 BE IT RESOLVED That Report 2022-FI-008, Procurement Policy, be received; and THAT Council approve the Procurement Policy, in principle, to allow for the development of procedures and templates.
Committee of The Whole, June 27, 2022 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Memo 2022-GG-013, BAAC Resolution Regarding Snow Removal from Accessible Parking Spaces be received; and THAT the Township of Brock Works Department be directed to work with the Region of Durham Works Department to develop a procedure regarding the clearing of snow around accessible parking spaces throughout the municipality.
Committee of The Whole, June 13, 2022 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Report 2022-CO-016, Tender B2022-PW-10 Beaverton-Thorah Health Centre-Roof Repair be received; and THAT staff be authorized to proceed with the recommendation of awarding the tender to Chouinard Bros. in the amount of $49,632.27 (excluding HST).
Council Meeting, May 30, 2022 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Report 2022-GG-012, Customer Service Policy be received, and THAT Policy Number AP-24 Email Etiquette Policy be amended to reflect the timelines as outlined in the Customer Service Policy, and THAT staff be directed to begin the phased implementation of the Customer Service Policy with a report back to Council.
Council Meeting, May 30, 2022 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Report 2022-PRF-005, Allocation of Funds from Sale of Surplus Equipment be received; and, THAT Council allocate $30,000 from the sale of surplus equipment to fund the supply and install of an automated secure gate at the Brock Patrol Yard; and, THAT Council allocate an additional $20,000 from the sale of surplus equipment to be used for Beaverton Harbour upgrades; and, THAT Cou
Council Meeting, May 30, 2022 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Report Number 2022-CO-017, Update of Double Surface Treatment Roads be received.
Council Meeting, May 30, 2022 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Communication Number 278/22 submitted by Michael Snider, J.J. McGuire General Contractors, requesting use of the Municipal parking lot across from 39 Cameron Street in Cannington be received; and THAT staff work with the contractors for the placement of the construction and washroom trailers in the municipal parking lot, to be set up the week of May 30 - June 3, with the area b
Council Meeting, May 30, 2022 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT staff Report 2022-CO-13, Tender B2022-PW-08 – Double Surface Treatment and Slurry Seal be received; and THAT staff be authorized to proceed with the recommendation of awarding the tender to Duncor Enterprises Inc. in the amount of $521,297.30 (Excluding HST), and THAT Council authorize additional funding from the Development Charges in the amount of $20,945.38 for the Double Su
Committee of The Whole, May 9, 2022 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Committee of the Whole recommendations from May 9, 2022 meeting with respect to Report 2022-CO-010 (Gravel Construction), Report 2022-CO-011 (Concrete Sidewalks), Report 2022-CO-012 (Ultrathin resurfacing), and Report 2022-CO-013 (Slurry Seal) be adopted.
Council Meeting, May 9, 2022 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT communication number 218/22 regarding the Cannington Legion 90th Anniversary be received, and THAT Council has no objection to a temporary liquor licence extension and exemption from the Municipal Alcohol Policy to permit alcohol consumption in a limited section of MacLeod Park adjacent to the Cannington Legion Branch Building on June 4, 2022.
Council Meeting, May 9, 2022 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council has no objection to the request by McCaskills Mills Public School with respect to their track and field event which includes a road closure and use of barricades.
Council Meeting, April 25, 2022 · Carried

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5conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
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