Council Meeting

it Resolved That the presentation by Regional Chair John Henry with respect to Annual Region of Durham Update be received.

it Resolved That Council adopts all minutes of previous Council meetings as listed in Section 9.1: Council - February 23, 2026 And receives minutes of Advisory Committee meetings as listed in Section 9.2: Committee of Adjustment - December 16, 2025 Manilla Hall Community Association - January 14, 2026 Brock Tourism Advisory Committee - November 18, 2025

it Resolved That Council waives the rules of the Procedural Bylaw, with respect to providing public notice for a Closed meeting, at their meeting held on March 9, 2026.

it Resolved That Council proceed into a Closed Meeting at 10:30 a.m. to discuss the following matters: 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 advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose pursuant to Section 239(2)(f) of the Municipal Act

it Resolved That Council rise & report from the Closed meeting at 11:11 a.m.; and, That Council endorse all direction provided to staff at the Closed meeting held on March 9, 2026.

It Resolved That Report 2026-FI-004, 2025 Year End Property Tax Status Report be received.

It Resolved That Report 2026-PRF-006, Rick MacLeish Memorial Community Centre Resurfacer Hot Water Heater Replacement be received; and That staff be directed to proceed with the replacement of the hot water heater and associated plumbing for the resurfacing operations, and That this funding for the replacement hot water heater and associated plumbing work be deducted from the previously approved capital funding for Rick MacLeish Memorial Community Centre.

It Resolved That Report 2026-PRF-007, Thorah Island Dock Repairs Tender be received; and That Council direct staff to cancel Thorah Island Dock Repairs Tender #B2026-PR-05 due to the tenders submitted coming in over budget; and That Council direct staff to rescope the Thorah Island Dock Repairs Tender and re-post on Bids and Tenders.

It Resolved That Report 2026-PRF-008, Beaverton Harbour Washroom Design Preliminary Drawings be received; and That staff take Council feedback on the design to the architect for consideration.

the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) Pension Fund serves over 1,000 employers and over half a million employees and retirees from diverse groups including: municipal governments, school boards, libraries, police and fire departments, children’s aid societies, and electricity distribution companies; and Whereas the log-standing jointly-sponsored governance model with two corporate boards has provided stability, accountability, and fairness for both plan members and employers for more than two decades; and Whereas the Government of Ontario has passed legislative changes to OMERS governance structure through Bill 68; and Whereas these changes would replace the current OMERS Sponsors Corporation with a new Sponsors Council that would lose its corporate status and independent resources; and Whereas the proposed model could allow pension decisions affecting municipal employers and employees to be made without meaningful municipal oversight, increasing financial risk for municipalities and local taxpayers; and Whereas municipalities are already under significant financial strain and cannot absorb additional pension costs without consequences for property taxes or local services; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That the Township of Brock does not support the legislative changes to the OMERS Act contained in Bill 68 and requests that the Government of Ontario reconsider the advisability of proceeding with these changes; and That the Council of the Township of Brock s

it Resolved That By-law Number 3409-2026, be taken as read, enacted and signed by the Mayor and Municipal Clerk.

it Resolved That By-law Number 3406-2026, being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Brock at its meeting held on March 9, 2026 be taken as read, enacted and signed by the Mayor and Deputy Clerk.

it Resolved That the meeting of Council adjourn at 11:48 a.m.

Be it Resolved That the presentation by Regional Chair John Henry with respect to Annual Region of Durham Update be received.

Be it Resolved That Council adopts all minutes of previous Council meetings as listed in Section 9.1:  Council - February 23, 2026 And receives minutes of Advisory Committee meetings as listed in Section 9.2:  Committee of Adjustment - December 16, 2025  Manilla Hall Community Association - January 14, 2026  Brock Tourism Advisory Committee - November 18, 2025

Be it Resolved That Council waives the rules of the Procedural Bylaw, with respect to providing public notice for a Closed meeting, at their meeting held on March 9, 2026. Council - March 9, 2026

Be it Resolved That Council proceed into a Closed Meeting at 10:30 a.m. to discuss the following matters:  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  advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose pursuant to Section 239(2)(f) of the Municipal Act

Be it Resolved That Council rise & report from the Closed meeting at 11:11 a.m.; and, That Council endorse all direction provided to staff at the Closed meeting held on March 9, 2026.

Be It Resolved That Report 2026-FI-004, 2025 Year End Property Tax Status Report be received.

Be It Resolved That Report 2026-PRF-006, Rick MacLeish Memorial Community Centre Resurfacer Hot Water Heater Replacement be received; and That staff be directed to proceed with the replacement of the hot water heater and associated plumbing for the resurfacing operations, and That this funding for the replacement hot water heater and associated plumbing work be deducted from the previously approved capital funding for Rick MacLeish Memorial Community Centre.

Council - March 9, 2026 Be It Resolved That Report 2026-PRF-007, Thorah Island Dock Repairs Tender be received; and That Council direct staff to cancel Thorah Island Dock Repairs Tender #B2026-PR-05 due to the tenders submitted coming in over budget; and That Council direct staff to rescope the Thorah Island Dock Repairs Tender and re-post on Bids and Tenders.

Be It Resolved That Report 2026-PRF-008, Beaverton Harbour Washroom Design Preliminary Drawings be received; and That staff take Council feedback on the design to the architect for consideration.

Whereas the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) Pension Fund serves over 1,000 employers and over half a million employees and retirees from diverse groups including: municipal governments, school boards, libraries, police and fire departments, children’s aid societies, and electricity distribution companies; and Whereas the log-standing jointly-sponsored governance model with two corporate boards has provided stability, accountability, and fairness for both plan members and employers for more than two decades; and Whereas the Government of Ontario has passed legislative changes to OMERS governance structure through Bill 68; and Whereas these changes would replace the current OMERS Sponsors Corporation with a new Sponsors Council that would lose its corporate status and independent resources; and Whereas the proposed model could allow pension decisions affecting municipal employers and employees to be made without meaningful municipal oversight, increasing financial risk for municipalities and local taxpayers; and Whereas municipalities are already under significant financial strain and cannot absorb additional pension costs without consequences for property taxes or local services; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That the Township of Brock does not support the legislative changes to the OMERS Act contained in Bill 68 and requests that the Government of Ontario reconsider the advisability of proceeding with these changes; and That the Council of the Township of

Be it Resolved That By-law Number 3409-2026, be taken as read, enacted and signed by the Mayor and Municipal Clerk.

Be it Resolved That By-law Number 3406-2026, being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Brock at its meeting held on March 9, 2026 be taken as read, enacted and signed by the Mayor and Deputy Clerk.

Be it Resolved That the meeting of Council adjourn at 11:48 a.m.