Council Meeting

it Resolved That Council adopts all minutes of previous Council and Committee of the Whole meetings as listed in Section 10.1: Council - September 9, 2024 Council - September 9, 2024 - Closed

It Resolved That the Council agenda be amended to include the consideration of Report 2024-PS-015 Double Surface Treatment (DST), Reallocation of Funding.

It Resolved That Resolution C-2024-220 be amended to include 'That Council directs staff to complete work on Simcoe Street, if time permits, with an upset limit of $100,000.00'

It Resolved That Committee receive report 2024-PS-015; and That Council approve the reallocation of funds in the estimated amount of $146,597.37 (inclusive of HST rebate) from Capital Account #20-25-268-6210-6580 Double Surface Treatment to Capital Account #20-25-268-6231-6580 Road Rehabilitation and Repair; and That Council directs staff to complete work on Simcoe Street, if time permits, with an upset limit of $100,000.00.

It Resolved That Communication Number 776/24, New Streetlighting Request, Mara Road and Butcher Street, Beaverton, submitted by Mat Robinson be received; and That Council advise Mr. Robinson that a streetlight is already located at the intersection of Mara Road and Lakeland Cres.; and That the current streetlight at this location be added to the list for LED replacement.

It Resolved That Communication Number 780/24, Request to Reconsider Terms of Payment, submitted by the Beaverton Skating Club be received; and That Council respectfully denies the request for an exemption to the Ice Allocation Policy; and That staff be directed to continue to work with all user groups to ensure accounts are paid; and That the Ice Allocation Policy be reviewed by staff and amendments be brought forward for consideration following the 2024/2025 ice season.

It Resolved That Communication Number 780/24, Request to Reconsider Terms of Payment, submitted by the Beaverton Skating Club be received; and That Council approve a temporary exemption to Policy Number PR4, Ice Allocation Policy to allow for ice rental fees to be paid at the beginning of the month of the ice rentals for the Beaverton Skating Club season until a revised Ice Allocation policy is brought forward by staff.

It Resolved That Communication Number 782/24, Request to Reconsider Terms of Payment, submitted by the Cannington Skating Club be received; and That Council approve a temporary exemption to Policy Number PR4, Ice Allocation Policy to allow for ice rental fees to be paid at the beginning of the month of the ice rentals for the Cannington Skating Club season until a revised Ice Allocation policy is brought forward by staff.

Whereas, the Township of Brock faces challenges related to limited access to transportation, and there exists a pressing need for a ride-sharing service to address transportation gaps within our community; and Whereas Rideshare services are increasingly relied upon by seniors, students, visitors and tourists, and residents looking for safe, affordable, convenient, and reliable ways to travel; and Whereas, the standardization and consistency of regulations across municipalities, particularly in Ontario, can improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the regulatory framework; and Whereas, transferring the responsibility of ride-share regulations and licensing to the provincial level would contribute to a more streamlined and uniform governance structure, while eliminating associated red tape and unnecessary administrative costs; Therefore, Be It Resolved that the Township of Brock Council hereby expresses its support for the migration of ride-share regulations and licensing from the municipal level to the provincial level; Be It Further Resolved that the Township of Brock Council formally requests the Government of Ontario to initiate the transfer of responsibilities in the interest of creating a more coherent and standardized regulatory framework for ride-sharing services across the province; Be It Further Resolved that copies of this motion be distributed to the Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario; the Honourable Prabmeet Sarkaria, Minister of Transportation; the Honour

It Resolved That Communication Number 783/24 submitted by Justin Kouba regarding the Beaver River Bait lease renewal, be received; and That Council approve the continuation of the Beaver River Bait lease at the Beaverton Harbour for the months of November 2024 - March 2025; and That Council has no objection to the addition of security cameras on the bait shop; and That the cost of electricity to operate the security cameras will be incurred by the operator, Justin Kouba; and That the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to enter into an agreement with Justin Kouba for the Beaver River Bait lease.

It Resolved That Communication Number 796/24, Rick MacLeish Arena Food Booth Lease Request, submitted by the Cannington Lions Club be received; and That Council approve the Cannington Lions Club be permitted to operate the food booth at the Rick MacLeish Memorial Community Centre for the 2024/2025 season; and That Council approve the reduced rental fee of $100 per month; and That Council direct the Mayor and Clerk to enter into a one year lease agreement with the Cannington Lions Club for the operation of the food booth.

it Resolved That By-laws 3288-2024, as amended, 3291-2024 and 3293-2024 be taken as read, enacted and signed by the Mayor and Municipal Clerk.

it Resolved That By-law Number 3292-2024, being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Brock at its meeting held on September 23, 2024 be taken as read, enacted and signed by the Mayor and Clerk/Deputy CAO.

it Resolved That the meeting of Council adjourn at 8:00 p.m.

Be it Resolved That Council adopts all minutes of previous Council and Committee of the Whole meetings as listed in Section 10.1:  Council - September 9, 2024  Council - September 9, 2024 - Closed

Be It Resolved That the Council agenda be amended to include the consideration of Report 2024-PS-015 Double Surface Treatment (DST), Reallocation of Funding.

Be It Resolved That Resolution C-2024-220 be amended to include 'That Council directs staff to complete work on Simcoe Street, if time permits, with an upset limit of $100,000.00'

Council - September 23, 2024 Be It Resolved That Committee receive report 2024-PS-015; and That Council approve the reallocation of funds in the estimated amount of $146,597.37 (inclusive of HST rebate) from Capital Account #20-25-268- 6210-6580 Double Surface Treatment to Capital Account #20-25-268- 6231-6580 Road Rehabilitation and Repair; and That Council directs staff to complete work on Simcoe Street, if time permits, with an upset limit of $100,000.00.

Be It Resolved That Communication Number 776/24, New Streetlighting Request, Mara Road and Butcher Street, Beaverton, submitted by Mat Robinson be received; and That Council advise Mr. Robinson that a streetlight is already located at the intersection of Mara Road and Lakeland Cres.; and That the current streetlight at this location be added to the list for LED replacement.

Be It Resolved That Communication Number 780/24, Request to Reconsider Terms of Payment, submitted by the Beaverton Skating Club be received; and Council - September 23, 2024 That Council respectfully denies the request for an exemption to the Ice Allocation Policy; and That staff be directed to continue to work with all user groups to ensure accounts are paid; and That the Ice Allocation Policy be reviewed by staff and amendments be brought forward for consideration following the 2024/2025 ice season.

Be It Resolved That Communication Number 780/24, Request to Reconsider Terms of Payment, submitted by the Beaverton Skating Club be received; and That Council approve a temporary exemption to Policy Number PR4, Ice Allocation Policy to allow for ice rental fees to be paid at the beginning of the month of the ice rentals for the Beaverton Skating Club season until a revised Ice Allocation policy is brought forward by staff.

Be It Resolved That Communication Number 782/24, Request to Reconsider Terms of Payment, submitted by the Cannington Skating Club be received; and That Council approve a temporary exemption to Policy Number PR4, Ice Allocation Policy to allow for ice rental fees to be paid at the beginning of the month of the ice rentals for the Cannington Skating Club season until a revised Ice Allocation policy is brought forward by staff.

Whereas, the Township of Brock faces challenges related to limited access to transportation, and there exists a pressing need for a ride- sharing service to address transportation gaps within our community; and Whereas Rideshare services are increasingly relied upon by seniors, students, visitors and tourists, and residents looking for safe, affordable, convenient, and reliable ways to travel; and Whereas, the standardization and consistency of regulations across municipalities, particularly in Ontario, can improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the regulatory framework; and Whereas, transferring the responsibility of ride-share regulations and licensing to the provincial level would contribute to a more streamlined and uniform governance structure, while eliminating associated red tape and unnecessary administrative costs; Therefore, Be It Resolved that the Township of Brock Council hereby expresses its support for the migration of ride-share regulations and licensing from the municipal level to the provincial level; Be It Further Resolved that the Township of Brock Council formally requests the Government of Ontario to initiate the transfer of responsibilities in the interest of creating a more coherent and standardized regulatory framework for ride-sharing services across the province; Be It Further Resolved that copies of this motion be distributed to the Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario; the Honourable Prabmeet Sarkaria, Minister of Transportation; the Honou

Be It Resolved That Communication Number 783/24 submitted by Justin Kouba regarding the Beaver River Bait lease renewal, be received; and That Council approve the continuation of the Beaver River Bait lease at the Beaverton Harbour for the months of November 2024 - March 2025; and That Council has no objection to the addition of security cameras on the bait shop; and That the cost of electricity to operate the security cameras will be incurred by the operator, Justin Kouba; and That the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to enter into an agreement with Justin Kouba for the Beaver River Bait lease.

Be It Resolved That Communication Number 796/24, Rick MacLeish Arena Food Booth Lease Request, submitted by the Cannington Lions Club be received; and Council - September 23, 2024 That Council approve the Cannington Lions Club be permitted to operate the food booth at the Rick MacLeish Memorial Community Centre for the 2024/2025 season; and That Council approve the reduced rental fee of $100 per month; and That Council direct the Mayor and Clerk to enter into a one year lease agreement with the Cannington Lions Club for the operation of the food booth.

Be it Resolved That By-laws 3288-2024, as amended, 3291-2024 and 3293-2024 be taken as read, enacted and signed by the Mayor and Municipal Clerk.

Be it Resolved That By-law Number 3292-2024, being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Brock at its meeting held on September 23, 2024 be taken as read, enacted and signed by the Mayor and Clerk/Deputy CAO.

Be it Resolved That the meeting of Council adjourn at 8:00 p.m. Council - September 23, 2024