Council Meeting

it Resolved That the Climate and Health Vulnerability Assessment Report presentation by Tara Zupancic and Alex Swirski, Durham Region Health be received.

it Resolved That the delegation correspondence from Outer City Arts with respect to the lease of the upstairs auditorium of the Old Cannington Town Hall be received.

it Resolved That Council adopts all minutes of previous Council meetings as listed in Section 9.1: Special Council - June 18, 2025 Special Council - Closed - June 18, 2025 Council - June 23, 2025 Council - Closed - June 23, 2025 And receives minutes of Advisory Committee meetings as listed in Section 9.2: Manilla Hall Community Association - May 14, 2025 Committee of Adjustment - June 17, 2025

It Resolved That Report 2025-FI-026, Insurance Renewal July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 be received; and That Council approve the transfer of the Durham Municipal Insurance Pool surplus distribution, in the amount of $24,875, to the Insurance Reserve Fund.

It Resolved That Report 2025-FI-027, 2026 Tariff of Fees be received; and That Council approved the 2026 Tariff of Fees; and That Council direct staff to present a 2026 Fees and Charges By-law at a Council meeting held in September.

It Resolved That Report 2025-OP-017, New Tandem Axle Snowplow Tender B2025-PW-012, be received; and That Council approve the purchase of a new tandem truck from Winslow Gerolamy (International dealer) for $483,781.10 (net HST included); and That the full funding required be

It Resolved That Report 2025-OP-011, Sidewalk Clearing Policy be received and; That Council confirm that Staff are to use straight salt while performing winter maintenance on sidewalks, subject to 2026 budget approval; and That staff are to continue to perform winter maintenance on sidewalks in accordance with Minimum Maintenance Standards (as amended from time to time).

It Resolved That Report 2025-OP-016 be received; and That staff report back to Council with some different options for the maintenance gravel budget/program later in the year, in advance of the 2026 budget.

It Resolved That Report 2025-OP-018, Cold Mix Open Bituminous Pavement be received; and That Council approve awarding the contract to Miller Paving Limited in amount of $648,964.24 including non-refundable HST.

it Resolved That Council receive Report 2025-OP-019 and; That staff be authorized to proceed with awarding the tender to Downtown Autogroup in the amount of $94,773.53 including HST.

It Resolved That Report 2025-PRF-012, Late Ice 2024-2025 Season be received; and That staff proceed with preparation for late ice to continue for the 2025/2026 ice season.

It Resolved That report 2025-PRF-013, Proposed Dog Park Location be

It Resolved That Memorandum 2025-GG-014, Brock Accessibility Advisory Committee - Accessibility Makes Good Business Sense Resource be received; and That Council approves the Brock Accessibility Advisory Committee members to visit businesses in each of the downtown cores in the month of September to hand out the resource.

it Resolved That Council reinstates the September 8, 2025 Council meeting.

It Resolved That Communication Number 425/25, Request regarding brush clean up on Sideroad 18A, Cannington, submitted by Anne Collins be received; and That Council direct staff to proceed with brush clean up on Sideroad 18A, Cannington.

it Resolved That Communication number 454/25 as submitted by Tracy Perry, Royal Canadian Legion, Beaverton, and Communication number 485/25 as submitted by Ted Smith, President, Royal Canadian Legion, Sunderland with respect to a Veterans Crosswalk in the vicinity of Osborne and Simcoe Streets in Beaverton and the Sunderland Cenotaph, be received; and That Council direct staff to work with all 3 Legions on cost-sharing for this program and have the program installed by Remembrance Day 2025 with any cost this year coming from the Rate Stabilization Reserve.

It Resolved That Communication Number 466/25, Petition for Better Child Care in Sunderland, submitted by Alison Hart, be received; and That this correspondence be forwarded to the Durham District School Board and Laurie Scott, MPP, Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock.

the Township had previously submitted Resolution C-2025-173 regarding it’s intention to apply for the Province’s Municipal Disaster Recovery Assistance Program (MDRAP); and Whereas the Province announced on June 19, 2025, the launch of the Municipal Ice Storm Assistance (MISA) program, offering one-time support to eligible municipalities for incremental costs related to the ice storm that began on March 28, 2025. Be It Resolved That Council reconsider their motion to file under the Municipal Disaster Recovery Assistance Program, in favour of the new Municipal Ice Storm Assistance program.

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 the growing concerns over ongoing damage and widespread communication failures; and Whereas in accordance with the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act, 1990, Mayor Schummer on behalf of the Township of Brock, declared a State of Emergency Sunday March 30, 2025; and Whereas Brock Township residents in our urban areas were without power for 2-3 days yet many of the rural/agricultural residents were without power for 10 days; and Whereas the Township of Brock has experienced incremental operating and capital costs to deal with the immediate effects of the emergency and the post cleanup costs; and Whereas the Province announced on June 19, 2025, the launch of the Municipal Ice Storm Assistance (MISA) program, offering one-time support to eligible municipalities for incremental costs related to the ice storm that began on March 28, 2025. Be It Therefore Resolved That the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Brock delegate and authorize the Director of Finance & Treasurer, Township of Brock to submit a MISA claim on behalf of the Township of Brock and to verify and atte

it Resolved That By-law 3361-2025 be taken as read, enacted and signed by the Deputy Mayor and Municipal Clerk.

it Resolved That Council break for a recess at 12:05 p.m.

it Resolved That Council proceed into a Closed Meeting at 12:14 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 to Section 239(2)(e) of the Municipal Act

it Resolved That Council rise & report from the Closed meeting at 1:06 p.m.; and, That Council endorse all direction provided to staff at the Closed meeting held on July 28, 2025.

it Resolved That By-law Number 3360-2025, being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Brock at its meeting held on July 28, 2025 be taken as read, enacted and signed by the Deputy Mayor and Clerk/Deputy CAO.

it Resolved That the meeting of Council adjourn at 1:07 p.m.

Be it Resolved That the Climate and Health Vulnerability Assessment Report presentation by Tara Zupancic and Alex Swirski, Durham Region Health be received.

Be it Resolved That the delegation correspondence from Outer City Arts with respect to the lease of the upstairs auditorium of the Old Cannington Town Hall be received.

Council - July 28, 2025 Be it Resolved That Council adopts all minutes of previous Council meetings as listed in Section 9.1:  Special Council - June 18, 2025  Special Council - Closed - June 18, 2025  Council - June 23, 2025  Council - Closed - June 23, 2025 And receives minutes of Advisory Committee meetings as listed in Section 9.2:  Manilla Hall Community Association - May 14, 2025  Committee of Adjustment - June 17, 2025

Be It Resolved That Report 2025-FI-026, Insurance Renewal July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 be received; and Council - July 28, 2025 That Council approve the transfer of the Durham Municipal Insurance Pool surplus distribution, in the amount of $24,875, to the Insurance Reserve Fund.

Be It Resolved That Report 2025-FI-027, 2026 Tariff of Fees be received; and That Council approved the 2026 Tariff of Fees; and That Council direct staff to present a 2026 Fees and Charges By- law at a Council meeting held in September.

Be It Resolved That Report 2025-OP-017, New Tandem Axle Snowplow Tender B2025-PW-012, be received; and That Council approve the purchase of a new tandem truck from Winslow Gerolamy (International dealer) for $483,781.10 (net HST included); and That the full funding required be

Be It Resolved That Report 2025-OP-011, Sidewalk Clearing Policy be received and; That Council confirm that Staff are to use straight salt while performing winter maintenance on sidewalks, subject to 2026 budget approval; and That staff are to continue to perform winter maintenance on sidewalks in accordance with Minimum Maintenance Standards (as amended from time to time).

Be It Resolved That Report 2025-OP-016 be received; and That staff report back to Council with some different options for the maintenance gravel budget/program later in the year, in advance of the 2026 budget.

Be It Resolved That Report 2025-OP-018, Cold Mix Open Bituminous Pavement be received; and That Council approve awarding the contract to Miller Paving Limited in amount of $648,964.24 including non-refundable HST.

Be it Resolved That Council receive Report 2025-OP-019 and; That staff be authorized to proceed with awarding the tender to Downtown Autogroup in the amount of $94,773.53 including HST.

Be It Resolved That Report 2025-PRF-012, Late Ice 2024-2025 Season be received; and That staff proceed with preparation for late ice to continue for the 2025/2026 ice season.

Be It Resolved That report 2025-PRF-013, Proposed Dog Park Location be

Be It Resolved That Memorandum 2025-GG-014, Brock Accessibility Advisory Committee - Accessibility Makes Good Business Sense Resource be received; and That Council approves the Brock Accessibility Advisory Committee members to visit businesses in each of the downtown cores in the month of September to hand out the resource. Council - July 28, 2025

Be it Resolved That Council reinstates the September 8, 2025 Council meeting.

Be It Resolved That Communication Number 425/25, Request regarding brush clean up on Sideroad 18A, Cannington, submitted by Anne Collins be received; and That Council direct staff to proceed with brush clean up on Sideroad 18A, Cannington.

Be it Resolved That Communication number 454/25 as submitted by Tracy Perry, Royal Canadian Legion, Beaverton, and Communication number 485/25 as submitted by Ted Smith, President, Royal Canadian Legion, Sunderland with respect to a Veterans Crosswalk in the vicinity of Osborne and Simcoe Streets in Beaverton and the Sunderland Cenotaph, be received; and That Council direct staff to work with all 3 Legions on cost-sharing for this program and have the program installed by Remembrance Day 2025 with any cost this year coming from the Rate Stabilization Reserve.

Be It Resolved That Communication Number 466/25, Petition for Better Child Care in Sunderland, submitted by Alison Hart, be received; and That this correspondence be forwarded to the Durham District School Board and Laurie Scott, MPP, Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock.

Whereas the Township had previously submitted Resolution C-2025-173 regarding it’s intention to apply for the Province’s Municipal Disaster Recovery Assistance Program (MDRAP); and Whereas the Province announced on June 19, 2025, the launch of the Municipal Ice Storm Assistance (MISA) program, offering one-time support to eligible municipalities for incremental costs related to the ice storm that began on March 28, 2025. Be It Resolved That Council reconsider their motion to file under the Municipal Disaster Recovery Assistance Program, in favour of the new Municipal Ice Storm Assistance program.

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 address the growing concerns over ongoing damage and widespread communication failures; and Whereas in accordance with the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act, 1990, Mayor Schummer on behalf of the Township of Council - July 28, 2025 Brock, declared a State of Emergency Sunday March 30, 2025; and Whereas Brock Township residents in our urban areas were without power for 2-3 days yet many of the rural/agricultural residents were without power for 10 days; and Whereas the Township of Brock has experienced incremental operating and capital costs to deal with the immediate effects of the emergency and the post cleanup costs; and Whereas the Province announced on June 19, 2025, the launch of the Municipal Ice Storm Assistance (MISA) program, offering one-time support to eligible municipalities for incremental costs related to the ice storm that began on March 28, 2025. Be It Therefore Resolved That the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Brock delegate and authorize the Director of Finance & Treasurer, Township of Brock to submit a MISA claim on behalf of the Township

Be it Resolved That By-law 3361-2025 be taken as read, enacted and signed by the Deputy Mayor and Municipal Clerk.

Be it Resolved That Council break for a recess at 12:05 p.m. Council - July 28, 2025

Be it Resolved That Council proceed into a Closed Meeting at 12:14 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 to Section 239(2)(e) of the Municipal Act

Be it Resolved That Council rise & report from the Closed meeting at 1:06 p.m.; and, That Council endorse all direction provided to staff at the Closed meeting held on July 28, 2025.

Be it Resolved That By-law Number 3360-2025, being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Brock at its meeting held on July 28, 2025 be taken as read, enacted and signed by the Deputy Mayor and Clerk/Deputy CAO.

Be it Resolved That the meeting of Council adjourn at 1:07 p.m.