The Brock Record

Council Meeting

June 15, 2026

Who was there

Present (5): Angela Canavan, Claire Doble, Peter Frank, Michael Jubb, Cria Pettingill

Absent (2): Lynn Campbell, Ron Hodgson

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

What was decided (36 motions)

34 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

It Resolved That Report 2026-DS-006, Proposed New Site Alteration and Fill By-law, be received; and That staff be directed to consider all public, Council and agency input and bring back the proposed new Site Alteration By-law for Council approval at a later date.
Moved by Regional Councillor Pettingill, seconded by Councillor Doble Be
Carried
it Resolved That Council adopts all minutes of previous Council meetings as listed in Section 9.1: Council - May 25, 2026 And receives minutes of Advisory Committee meetings as listed in Section 9.2: Brock Tourism Advisory Committee Minutes - May 5, 2026 Non-Profit Sector Advisory Committee Minutes - May 12, 2026
Moved by Councillor Canavan, seconded by Councillor Frank Be
Carried
It Resolved That Report 2026-FI-012, Indexation of Development Charge By-Law for 2026, be received.
Moved by Councillor Canavan, seconded by Councillor Frank Be
Carried
It Resolved That Report 2026-FI-014, Development Charge Reduction Program, be received for information; and That Council acknowledge and express appreciation for the funding opportunity under the Ontario-Canada Development Charge Reduction Program, by providing a letter to the provincial government, while advising that the Township does not have any eligible shovel-ready projects and is therefore unable to submit an application at this time; and That the Township support the Region of Durham in advancing its application(s), which, if successful, would help to reduce development charges across the Region and support housing development; and That staff continue to monitor the program and report back to Council should future program phases or funding opportunities become available that better align with the Township’s financial objectives and growth management principles; and That the Mayor of the Township of Brock forward a letter to Honorable Minister Flack, MP Jacob Mantle and MPP Laurie Scott along with a copy of this report.
Moved by Regional Councillor Pettingill, seconded by Councillor Doble Be
Carried
It Resolved That Report 2026-OP-012 Bridge 39 Load Limit, be received; and That the Load Limit Restriction By-Law Number 3422-2026 (appended to this report) be approved by Council.
Moved by Councillor Frank, seconded by Councillor Canavan Be
Carried
It Resolved That Report 2026-OP-014 Gas and Diesel Tanks BPY, be received; and That Council direct staff to proceed with tendering out the supply of diesel fuel and gas for Beaverton Patrol Yard with the cost of the new fuel tanks to be included in the per litre price over approximately a 5-year period.
Moved by Mayor Jubb, seconded by Councillor Frank Be
Carried
It Resolved That Report 2026-OP-016, Sidewalk Master Plan Information Update, be received; and That Council hereby direct staff to pause the Sidewalk Master Plan until the new term of Council can evaluate the plan including any new information provided by staff; and That the new plan be brought forward to Council to be considered for budget 2027 deliberations.
Moved by Councillor Doble, seconded by Councillor Canavan Be
Carried
It Resolved that Report 2026-OP-013, Spray Patcher Purchase, be received; and That Council approve the monthly rental at a rate of $6,500 per month plus materials funded through the operations budget; and That Council authorize the Director of Public Works to purchase the equipment should the monthly trial prove to be successful to be funded through the Public Works Capital Reserve as part of the Emergency Funding.
Moved by Mayor Jubb, seconded by Councillor Canavan Be
Carried
It Resolved That Report 2026-PRF-018, Beaverton Dog Park Revision and Costing, be received; and That Council approve that the project be funded from the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve; and That Council approves the funds be
Moved by Councillor Frank, seconded by Councillor Doble Be
Withdrawn
It Resolved That Report 2026-PRF-017, Beaverton Town Hall LED Lighting Project, be received; and That Council direct staff to prepare tenders packages for smaller facilities to be retrofitted to LED fixtures ahead of schedule, utilizing the excess funds from the Beaverton Town Hall LED Lighting Project; and That Council direct staff to complete additional lighting projects at smaller facilities such as Cannington and Franklin garages, at the discretion of staff utilizing these savings; and That Council direct staff return any remaining capital funds to the Building Capital Reserve Fund for future projects.
Moved by Councillor Doble, seconded by Councillor Canavan Be
Carried
It Resolved That Memorandum 2026-PRF-020, Follow up to Report 2026-PRF-015 - MacLeod Park and Centennial Park Signage and Beaverton Harbour Sign be received; and That Council direct staff to proceed with the creation and installation of the new Thorah Centennial Park sign as per the Appendix 2 to Report 2026-PRF-020, specifically design number 5; and That Council direct staff to proceed with the creation and installation of the new MacLeod Park sign as per the Appendix 1 to Report 2026-PRF-020, specifically design number 7; and That Council direct staff to install the refurbished metal sign with the new Beaverton Harbour design including the Smallmouth Bass designation at the waterfront at the harbour on the existing pole; and That Council direct staff to install the previous Beaverton Harbour sign including Smallmouth Bass designation sign as part of a ‘gateway’ feature at the top of the hill at harbour Park Crescent; and That Council direct staff to proceed with purchasing the InDesign graphic design program as part of the funding from the Region of Durham; and That Council thank Durham Region Economic Development for their financial contribution to these signs.
Moved by Regional Councillor Pettingill, seconded by Councillor Doble Be
Carried
It Resolved That Report 2026-PRF-019, Sunderland Town Hall Stage Extension Subsidiary Report, be received; and That Council direct staff to engage with the proposed engineer and historical architect to review the Sunderland Town Hall to support the removal and rebuilding of the stage front as well as investigating the building structure to support the installation and use of the temporary stage unit, and That the cost of the engineer, historical architect and removal and rebuilding of the stage front, be funded by the Sunderland Youth Theatre Group.
Moved by Regional Councillor Pettingill, seconded by Councillor Frank Be
Carried
It Resolved That Memorandum 2026-TED-004, Use of Brock Tourism Advisory Committee (BTAC) Funds for Historical Societies Brochures be received and That the request be included in the 2027 budget for consideration.
Moved by Councillor Doble, seconded by Councillor Frank Be
Carried
it Resolved That Communication Number 364/26 as submitted by the Cannington Lions Club with respect to the Cannington Canada Day Event scheduled for July 1, 2026 be received; and That Council approve the Special Occasion Permit (SOP) subject to compliance with the Municipal Alcohol Policy and all regulations of the Liquor Licence Board of Ontario, and providing the Township with a copy of the SOP; and That a copy of the certificate of insurance naming the Township of Brock as an additional insured with a minimum amount of $2,000,000 be provided to the Township; and That Council designate this an event of municipal significance for the purpose of obtaining the required liquor licence.
Moved by Regional Councillor Pettingill, seconded by Councillor Frank Be
Carried
it Resolved That Communication Number 387/26 as submitted by the Mariposa Men's Slo-Pitch League with respect to their Baseball Tournament scheduled for July 4-5, 2026 to be held at the Sunderland Baseball Diamonds be received; and That Council approve the Special Occasion Permit (SOP) subject to compliance with the Municipal Alcohol Policy and all regulations of the Liquor Licence Board of Ontario, and providing the Township with a copy of the SOP; and That a copy of the certificate of insurance naming the Township of Brock as an additional insured with a minimum amount of $2,000,000 be provided to the Township; and That Council designate this an event of municipal significance for the purpose of obtaining the required liquor licence.
Moved by Regional Councillor Pettingill, seconded by Councillor Frank Be
Carried
it Resolved That By-laws 3422-2026 be taken as read, enacted and signed by the Mayor and Municipal Clerk.
Moved by Councillor Frank, seconded by Councillor Canavan Be
Carried
it Resolved That By-law Number 3424-2026, being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Brock at its meeting held on June 15, 2026 be taken as read, enacted and signed by the Mayor and Clerk/Deputy CAO.
Moved by Councillor Doble, seconded by Councillor Canavan Be
Carried
it Resolved That the meeting of Council adjourn at TIME 11:24 a.m.
Moved by Councillor Doble, seconded by Councillor Frank Be
Carried
Be It Resolved That Report 2026-DS-006, Proposed New Site Alteration and Fill By-law, be received; and That staff be directed to consider all public, Council and agency input and bring back the proposed new Site Alteration By-law for Council approval at a later date.
Moved by Regional Councillor Pettingill, seconded by Councillor Doble
Carried
Be it Resolved That Council adopts all minutes of previous Council meetings as listed in Section 9.1:  Council - May 25, 2026 And receives minutes of Advisory Committee meetings as listed in Section 9.2:  Brock Tourism Advisory Committee Minutes - May 5, 2026  Non-Profit Sector Advisory Committee Minutes - May 12, 2026
Moved by Councillor Canavan, seconded by Councillor Frank
Carried
Be It Resolved That Report 2026-FI-012, Indexation of Development Charge By-Law for 2026, be received.
Moved by Councillor Canavan, seconded by Councillor Frank
Carried
Be It Resolved That Report 2026-FI-014, Development Charge Reduction Program, be received for information; and That Council acknowledge and express appreciation for the funding opportunity under the Ontario-Canada Development Charge Reduction Program, by providing a letter to the provincial government, while advising that the Township does not have any eligible shovel-ready projects and is therefore unable to submit an application at this time; and That the Township support the Region of Durham in advancing its application(s), which, if successful, would help to reduce development charges across the Region and support housing development; and That staff continue to monitor the program and report back to Council should future program phases or funding opportunities become available that better align with the Township’s financial objectives and growth management principles; and That the Mayor of the Township of Brock forward a letter to Honorable Minister Flack, MP Jacob Mantle and MPP Laurie Scott along with a copy of this report.
Moved by Regional Councillor Pettingill, seconded by Councillor Doble
Carried
Be It Resolved That Report 2026-OP-012 Bridge 39 Load Limit, be received; and That the Load Limit Restriction By-Law Number 3422-2026 (appended to this report) be approved by Council.
Moved by Councillor Frank, seconded by Councillor Canavan
Carried
Be It Resolved That Report 2026-OP-014 Gas and Diesel Tanks BPY, be received; and That Council direct staff to proceed with tendering out the supply of diesel fuel and gas for Beaverton Patrol Yard with the cost of the new fuel tanks to be included in the per litre price over approximately a 5-year period.
Moved by Mayor Jubb, seconded by Councillor Frank
Carried
Be It Resolved That Report 2026-OP-016, Sidewalk Master Plan Information Update, be received; and That Council hereby direct staff to pause the Sidewalk Master Plan until the new term of Council can evaluate the plan including any new information provided by staff; and That the new plan be brought forward to Council to be considered for budget 2027 deliberations.
Moved by Councillor Doble, seconded by Councillor Canavan
Carried
Be It Resolved that Report 2026-OP-013, Spray Patcher Purchase, be received; and That Council approve the monthly rental at a rate of $6,500 per month plus materials funded through the operations budget; and That Council authorize the Director of Public Works to purchase the equipment should the monthly trial prove to be successful to be funded through the Public Works Capital Reserve as part of the Emergency Funding.
Moved by Mayor Jubb, seconded by Councillor Canavan
Carried
Be It Resolved That Report 2026-PRF-018, Beaverton Dog Park Revision and Costing, be received; and That Council approve that the project be funded from the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve; and That Council approves the funds be
Moved by Councillor Frank, seconded by Councillor Doble
Withdrawn
Be It Resolved That Report 2026-PRF-017, Beaverton Town Hall LED Lighting Project, be received; and That Council direct staff to prepare tenders packages for smaller facilities to be retrofitted to LED fixtures ahead of schedule, utilizing the excess funds from the Beaverton Town Hall LED Lighting Project; and That Council direct staff to complete additional lighting projects at smaller facilities such as Cannington and Franklin garages, at the discretion of staff utilizing these savings; and That Council direct staff return any remaining capital funds to the Building Capital Reserve Fund for future projects.
Moved by Councillor Doble, seconded by Councillor Canavan
Carried
Be It Resolved That Memorandum 2026-PRF-020, Follow up to Report 2026-PRF-015 - MacLeod Park and Centennial Park Signage and Beaverton Harbour Sign be received; and That Council direct staff to proceed with the creation and installation of the new Thorah Centennial Park sign as per the Appendix 2 to Report 2026-PRF-020, specifically design number 5; and That Council direct staff to proceed with the creation and installation of the new MacLeod Park sign as per the Appendix 1 to Report 2026-PRF-020, specifically design number 7; and That Council direct staff to install the refurbished metal sign with the new Beaverton Harbour design including the Smallmouth Bass designation at the waterfront at the harbour on the existing pole; and That Council direct staff to install the previous Beaverton Harbour sign including Smallmouth Bass designation sign as part of a ‘gateway’ feature at the top of the hill at harbour Park Crescent; and That Council direct staff to proceed with purchasing the InDesign graphic design program as part of the funding from the Region of Durham; and That Council thank Durham Region Economic Development for their financial contribution to these signs.
Moved by Regional Councillor Pettingill, seconded by Councillor Doble
Carried
Be It Resolved That Report 2026-PRF-019, Sunderland Town Hall Stage Extension Subsidiary Report, be received; and That Council direct staff to engage with the proposed engineer and historical architect to review the Sunderland Town Hall to support the removal and rebuilding of the stage front as well as investigating the building structure to support the installation and use of the temporary stage unit, and That the cost of the engineer, historical architect and removal and rebuilding of the stage front, be funded by the Sunderland Youth Theatre Group.
Moved by Regional Councillor Pettingill, seconded by Councillor Frank
Carried
Be It Resolved That Memorandum 2026-TED-004, Use of Brock Tourism Advisory Committee (BTAC) Funds for Historical Societies Brochures be received and That the request be included in the 2027 budget for consideration.
Moved by Councillor Doble, seconded by Councillor Frank
Carried
Be it Resolved That Communication Number 364/26 as submitted by the Cannington Lions Club with respect to the Cannington Canada Day Event scheduled for July 1, 2026 be received; and That Council approve the Special Occasion Permit (SOP) subject to compliance with the Municipal Alcohol Policy and all regulations of the Liquor Licence Board of Ontario, and providing the Township with a copy of the SOP; and That a copy of the certificate of insurance naming the Township of Brock as an additional insured with a minimum amount of $2,000,000 be provided to the Township; and That Council designate this an event of municipal significance for the purpose of obtaining the required liquor licence.
Moved by Regional Councillor Pettingill, seconded by Councillor Frank
Carried
Be it Resolved That Communication Number 387/26 as submitted by the Mariposa Men's Slo-Pitch League with respect to their Baseball Tournament scheduled for July 4-5, 2026 to be held at the Sunderland Baseball Diamonds be received; and That Council approve the Special Occasion Permit (SOP) subject to compliance with the Municipal Alcohol Policy and all regulations of the Liquor Licence Board of Ontario, and providing the Township with a copy of the SOP; and That a copy of the certificate of insurance naming the Township of Brock as an additional insured with a minimum amount of $2,000,000 be provided to the Township; and That Council designate this an event of municipal significance for the purpose of obtaining the required liquor licence.
Moved by Regional Councillor Pettingill, seconded by Councillor Frank
Carried
Be it Resolved That By-laws 3422-2026 be taken as read, enacted and signed by the Mayor and Municipal Clerk.
Moved by Councillor Frank, seconded by Councillor Canavan
Carried
Be it Resolved That By-law Number 3424-2026, being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Brock at its meeting held on June 15, 2026 be taken as read, enacted and signed by the Mayor and Clerk/Deputy CAO.
Moved by Councillor Doble, seconded by Councillor Canavan
Carried
Be it Resolved That the meeting of Council adjourn at TIME 11:24 a.m.
Moved by Councillor Doble, seconded by Councillor Frank
Carried

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