Council Meeting

It Resolved That the deputation by Janet MacPherson, Director, Brock Community Health Centre, regarding a one year lease extension at the Beaverton-Thorah Health Centre, be received; and That Council grant an exemption under Section 107 (1) of the Municipal Act, for an additional six-month extension to their existing least, to end August 1st, 2026, with a reduced lease rate at the 2025 rate; and That Council delegate to the Deputy CAO & Clerk the authority to amend the lease should Brock Community Health Centre be successful in their Expression of Interest with the Province, the remainder of the year will be at the full appraised commercial rate.

it Resolved That the presentation by Durham Regional Police Services Board Chair, Shaun Collier with respect to Community Policing Report - October 2025 be received.

it Resolved That Council adopts all minutes of previous Council meetings as listed in Section 9.1: Council - September 22, 2025 Council - Closed - September 22, 2025 And receives minutes of Advisory Committee meetings as listed in Section 9.2: Manilla Hall Community Association - June 18, 2025

It Resolved That Report 2025-PRF-022, Dog Park Proposal be

It Resolved That Report 2025-PRF-020, Fox Park be received; and That the Township accept the gift of the parcel known as Fox Park from the Beaverton & District Conservation Club subject to the requirements of the Donation Policy, and That staff proceed to have the property cleaned up by a certified arborist, and That staff add this parcel to the Township of Brock asset management listing, and That this property be identified as Fox Park with a plaque identifying this donation from the Beaverton & District Conservation Club.

it Resolved That Report 2025-PRF-021, MacLeod Park Plan Revision Update be received; and That Council direct staff to include the proposed soil testing budget of $5,000 in the 2026 Capital Budget submissions for deliberation and be funded by a draw from the MacLeod Park Reserve; and That Council direct staff to establish an internal committee with Council Members and staff to assist with the proposed development plan.

It Resolved That Report 2025-PRF-024, Thorah Island Harbour Docks be received; and That staff be directed to prepare a tender document for posting on bids and tenders for the repairs to the north and south piers at Thorah Island for work to be completed prior to the berthing slip agreements for 2026 starting May 1; and That staff report back to Council with the tender results for discussion on the received tender amounts for consideration above the already approved remaining capital budgeted amount of $54,719.98.

It Resolved That Council Report 2025-PRF-025, Manilla Hall Ramp Encroachment be received; and That Council approve the encroachment of the proposed accessibility ramp for the Manilla Hall into the municipal road allowance, recognizing the necessity of the design to meet AODA standards.

it Resolved That Resolution C-2025-367 be amended by adding " That Council direct the Fire Chief to report back on the value of the Fire Protection Agreement with the Town of Georgina after a two-year period. "

It Resolved That Report 2025-PS-014, Fire Protection Agreement be received; and That Council authorize the Deputy CAO/Clerk and Fire Chief to enter into a Fire Protection Agreement with the Town of Georgina; and That Council direct the Fire Chief to report back on the value of the Fire Protection Agreement with the Town of Georgina after a two-year period.

it Resolved That Council break for a recess at 12:03 p.m.

It Resolved That Report No. 2025-GG-025 “Ward 4 Council Vacancy”, be received; and That Council declare the office of Ward 4 Councillor, vacant; and That Council direct the Clerk to conduct an appointment by open call for qualified interested candidates in accordance to the timelines set out in Report No. 2025-GG-025; and That Council direct the Clerk to establish a Special Council meeting to be held on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, to consider and appoint an individual to the office of Ward 4 Councillor.

It Resolved That Communication Number 580/25, Request for Speed Controls on Peace Street, Cannington, submitted by Kristina Walsh and Matthew Whittemore be received; and That Council direct staff to refer this matter and all current speed reduction requests to the Ad-hoc Traffic Calming Committee; and That staff report back on traffic calming measures for Peace Street from Cameron Street to the arena in Cannington.

It Resolved That Communication Number 617/25, Request Speed Reduction on Residential Streets in Beaverton, submitted by Dorothy Herriman be received; and That this request be forwarded to the Ad-hoc Traffic Calming Committee for any suggestions as this particular road is already posted at 40 km/hr.

It Resolved That Communication Number 618/25, Beaverton Fall Fest, Donation Request, submitted by Alicia Swan of the Cozy Swan be received; and That Council approve the donation in the amount of $500 to Beaverton Fall Fest.

It Resolved That Communication Number 618/25, Beaverton Fall Fest, Donation Request, submitted by Alicia Swan of the Cozy Swan be received; and That Council advise the organizers of Beaverton Fall Fest that monetary requests such as this are not budgeted by Council and are better directed to Central Counties Tourism, Durham Tourism or Brock Board of Trade.

It Resolved That Communication Number 631/25, Elect Respect from the City of Pickering be received; and That Council direct staff to present the Region of Durham's motion on this subject matter at a future council meeting.

the Township of Brock has successfully implemented a hybrid work model and Telecommuting Policy over the past several years, demonstrating continued productivity, service excellence, and employee engagement; And Whereas the hybrid work model has contributed positively to staff well-being, work-life balance, and retention, while maintaining high standards of public service delivery; And Whereas the Province of Ontario has recently signaled a preference for a return to full-time in-office work for municipal employees, which may not reflect the evolving nature of work or the demonstrated success of hybrid arrangements in Brock; And Whereas the Township of Brock recognizes the importance of providing a stable, flexible, and modern workplace that supports both operational needs and employee satisfaction; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That Council affirms its support for the continuation and enhancement of the Township’s hybrid work model and Telecommuting Policy as a long-term strategy for workforce management; and That Council commits to maintaining flexibility in work arrangements where operationally feasible, and to regularly reviewing the policy to ensure alignment with organizational goals and community expectations; and That Council encourages other municipalities to consider similar approaches that reflect the changing nature of work and the diverse needs of municipal staff.

chloride concentrations measured in Lake Simcoe have steadily increased since the 1970’s and, if unchecked, could exceed the Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment Chronic Guideline by approximately 2069; and Whereas chloride concentrations in urban tributaries are routinely above that Chronic Guideline, occasionally above the Acute Guideline and have recently exceeded the concentration of ocean water in one urban tributary, and continue to increase everywhere due to the use of winter salt on roads and parking lots; and Whereas these concentrations are lethal to some species of fish and benthic invertebrates, and decreasing the amount of winter salt use throughout the watershed is critical to the near-term health of urban tributaries and long-term health of Lake Simcoe; and Whereas a barrier to the reduction of salt application for parking lots and walkways is the scarcity of trained and certified winter maintenance contractors; and Whereas a more substantial barrier to the reduction of salt application for parking lots and walkways is concern over liability; and Whereas businesses in the winter maintenance sector are seeing insurance and legal costs escalate to the point where many have failed, and some property owners have been unable to find winter maintenance contractors; and Whereas the limited liability framework in practice in New Hampshire is based on the Canadian Smart About Salt guidelines and has been successfully defended in the higher courts. Therefore,

it Resolved That By-law Number 3369-2025, being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Brock at its meeting held on October 14, 2025 be taken as read, enacted and signed by the Mayor and Clerk/Deputy CAO.

it Resolved That the meeting of Council adjourn at 12:49 p.m.

Be It Resolved That the deputation by Janet MacPherson, Director, Brock Community Health Centre, regarding a one year lease extension at the Beaverton-Thorah Health Centre, be received; and That Council grant an exemption under Section 107 (1) of the Municipal Act, for an additional six-month extension to their existing least, to end August 1st, 2026, with a reduced lease rate at the 2025 rate; and That Council delegate to the Deputy CAO & Clerk the authority to amend the lease should Brock Community Health Centre be successful in their Expression of Interest with the Province, the remainder of the year will be at the full appraised commercial rate.

Be it Resolved That the presentation by Durham Regional Police Services Board Chair, Shaun Collier with respect to Community Policing Report - October 2025 be received.

Council - October 14, 2025 Be it Resolved That Council adopts all minutes of previous Council meetings as listed in Section 9.1:  Council - September 22, 2025  Council - Closed - September 22, 2025 And receives minutes of Advisory Committee meetings as listed in Section 9.2:  Manilla Hall Community Association - June 18, 2025

Be It Resolved That Report 2025-PRF-022, Dog Park Proposal be

Be It Resolved That Report 2025-PRF-020, Fox Park be received; and That the Township accept the gift of the parcel known as Fox Park from the Beaverton & District Conservation Club subject to the requirements of the Donation Policy, and That staff proceed to have the property cleaned up by a certified arborist, and That staff add this parcel to the Township of Brock asset management listing, and That this property be identified as Fox Park with a plaque identifying this donation from the Beaverton & District Conservation Club.

Be it Resolved That Report 2025-PRF-021, MacLeod Park Plan Revision Update be received; and That Council direct staff to include the proposed soil testing budget of $5,000 in the 2026 Capital Budget submissions for deliberation and be funded by a draw from the MacLeod Park Reserve; and That Council direct staff to establish an internal committee with Council Members and staff to assist with the proposed development plan.

Be It Resolved That Report 2025-PRF-024, Thorah Island Harbour Docks be received; and That staff be directed to prepare a tender document for posting on bids and tenders for the repairs to the north and south piers at Thorah Island for work to be completed prior to the berthing slip agreements for 2026 starting May 1; and That staff report back to Council with the tender results for discussion on the received tender amounts for consideration above the already approved remaining capital budgeted amount of $54,719.98.

Be It Resolved That Council Report 2025-PRF-025, Manilla Hall Ramp Encroachment be received; and That Council approve the encroachment of the proposed accessibility ramp for the Manilla Hall into the municipal road allowance, recognizing the necessity of the design to meet AODA standards.

Be it Resolved That Resolution C-2025-367 be amended by adding "That Council direct the Fire Chief to report back on the value of the Fire Protection Agreement with the Town of Georgina after a two-year period."

Be It Resolved That Report 2025-PS-014, Fire Protection Agreement be received; and That Council authorize the Deputy CAO/Clerk and Fire Chief to enter into a Fire Protection Agreement with the Town of Georgina; and That Council direct the Fire Chief to report back on the value of the Fire Protection Agreement with the Town of Georgina after a two- year period.

Be it Resolved That Council break for a recess at 12:03 p.m.

Be It Resolved That Report No. 2025-GG-025 “Ward 4 Council Vacancy”, be received; and That Council declare the office of Ward 4 Councillor, vacant; and That Council direct the Clerk to conduct an appointment by open call for qualified interested candidates in accordance to the timelines set out in Report No. 2025-GG-025; and That Council direct the Clerk to establish a Special Council meeting to be held on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, to consider and appoint an individual to the office of Ward 4 Councillor.

Be It Resolved That Communication Number 580/25, Request for Speed Controls on Peace Street, Cannington, submitted by Kristina Walsh and Matthew Whittemore be received; and That Council direct staff to refer this matter and all current speed reduction requests to the Ad-hoc Traffic Calming Committee; and That staff report back on traffic calming measures for Peace Street from Cameron Street to the arena in Cannington.

Be It Resolved That Communication Number 617/25, Request Speed Reduction on Residential Streets in Beaverton, submitted by Dorothy Herriman be received; and That this request be forwarded to the Ad-hoc Traffic Calming Committee for any suggestions as this particular road is already posted at 40 km/hr.

Be It Resolved That Communication Number 618/25, Beaverton Fall Fest, Donation Request, submitted by Alicia Swan of the Cozy Swan be received; and That Council approve the donation in the amount of $500 to Beaverton Fall Fest.

Be It Resolved That Communication Number 618/25, Beaverton Fall Fest, Donation Request, submitted by Alicia Swan of the Cozy Swan be received; and That Council advise the organizers of Beaverton Fall Fest that monetary requests such as this are not budgeted by Council and are better directed to Central Counties Tourism, Durham Tourism or Brock Board of Trade.

Be It Resolved That Communication Number 631/25, Elect Respect from the City of Pickering be received; and That Council direct staff to present the Region of Durham's motion on this subject matter at a future council meeting.

Whereas the Township of Brock has successfully implemented a hybrid work model and Telecommuting Policy over the past several years, demonstrating continued productivity, service excellence, and employee engagement; And Whereas the hybrid work model has contributed positively to staff well-being, work-life balance, and retention, while maintaining high standards of public service delivery; And Whereas the Province of Ontario has recently signaled a preference for a return to full-time in-office work for municipal employees, which may not reflect the evolving nature of work or the demonstrated success of hybrid arrangements in Brock; And Whereas the Township of Brock recognizes the importance of providing a stable, flexible, and modern workplace that supports both operational needs and employee satisfaction; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That Council affirms its support for the continuation and enhancement of the Township’s hybrid work model and Telecommuting Policy as a long-term strategy for workforce management; and That Council commits to maintaining flexibility in work arrangements where operationally feasible, and to regularly reviewing the policy to ensure alignment with organizational goals and community expectations; and That Council encourages other municipalities to consider similar approaches that reflect the changing nature of work and the diverse needs of municipal staff.

Whereas chloride concentrations measured in Lake Simcoe have steadily increased since the 1970’s and, if unchecked, could exceed the Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment Chronic Guideline by approximately 2069; and Whereas chloride concentrations in urban tributaries are routinely above that Chronic Guideline, occasionally above the Acute Guideline and have recently exceeded the concentration of ocean water in one urban tributary, and continue to increase everywhere due to the use of winter salt on roads and parking lots; and Whereas these concentrations are lethal to some species of fish and benthic invertebrates, and decreasing the amount of winter salt use throughout the watershed is critical to the near-term health of urban tributaries and long-term health of Lake Simcoe; and Whereas a barrier to the reduction of salt application for parking lots and walkways is the scarcity of trained and certified winter maintenance contractors; and Whereas a more substantial barrier to the reduction of salt application for parking lots and walkways is concern over liability; and Whereas businesses in the winter maintenance sector are seeing insurance and legal costs escalate to the point where many have failed, and some property owners have been unable to find winter maintenance contractors; and Whereas the limited liability framework in practice in New Hampshire is based on the Canadian Smart About Salt guidelines and has been successfully defended in the higher courts. Th

Be it Resolved That By-law Number 3369-2025, being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Brock at its meeting held on October 14, 2025 be taken as read, enacted and signed by the Mayor and Clerk/Deputy CAO.

Be it Resolved That the meeting of Council adjourn at 12:49 p.m.