Council Meeting

That Council proceed to Closed Session to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal employees pursuant to Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act and to discuss 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.

That we rise from in camera at 4:53 p.m. and resume in camera later in the meeting.

That Council break for a recess at 4:53 p.m.

That the direction provided in closed session be approved.

That the items listed in Section 10, Consent Agenda be approved save and except agenda items 10.2.2, 10.2.3, 10.2.5, 10.2.6, 10.2.7, 10.3.3, 10.3.4, 10.3.5, 10.4.1, and 10.4.4.

That Report 2021-CO-16 be received for information and that Council approve the plan/proposal presented by Ignis Services Canada Inc. as outlined in this report and direct staff to proceed accordingly.

That Council approve the Interim Digital Sign Policy.

That Council receive Report 2021-CO-19, Annual Statement of Development Charges Reserve Fund for information.

That Report 2021-CO-20, EV Charging Stations Grant be received, and that staff be authorized to proceed with the application for two (2) level 2 electric vehicle charging stations through the Natural Resources Canada Zero Emissions Vehicle Infrastructure Program.

That Council approve the recommendation as contained within Report 2021-CO-21.

That the request as contained within Communication 742 be

That communication 745 be received for information.

That Council nominate Bill Davis for the Ontario Senior of the Year Award.

That By-law Number 3019-2021 being a By-law under the provisions of Section 34 of the Planning Act , R.S.O. 1990, as amended, to amend Zoning By-law Number 287-78-PL, as otherwise amended, of the Corporation of the Township of Brock, with respect to certain land located within Part Lot 16, Concession 5 (Thorah), in the Township of Brock, Region of Durham, be read a first, second and third time and passed in open Council and that the Mayor and Deputy Clerk were authorized to sign the by-law on behalf of the municipality and to have same engrossed in the by-law book.

That By-law 3046-2021 being a By-law to implement an Administrative Monetary Penalty System in the Township of Brock be read a first, second and third time and passed in open Council and that the Mayor and Deputy Clerk were authorized to sign the by-law on behalf of the municipality and to have same engrossed in the by-law book.

That Council approve the implementation of the Harbour Passes program for the 2021 Season on a month to month basis.

Further, that staff investigate the feasibility of painting lines for Pickleball on other Township tennis courts.

That staff explore the cost and feasibility of painting lines for Pickleball on the Sunderland tennis courts and, further, that staff investigate the feasibility of painting lines for Pickleball on other Township tennis courts and report back.

That Council approve the purchase of a 7' red maple memorial tree for Debbie Bath-Hadden at a cost of $115, and a plaque at a cost of $25 for Sunderland Park.

That the Township of Brock reach out to the Region of Durham for possible traffic safety improvements at the intersection of Regional Road 15 and Simcoe Street under Project Zero.

That, following a positive consultation with the insurance provider, that the cost of the services of a traffic engineer be ascertained as to whether

That, following a positive consultation with the insurance provider, that the cost of the services of a traffic engineer be ascertained as to whether the roads along the lake; Thorah Park Blvd, Maple Beach Rd and Cedarhurst Beach Rd, are actually wide enough to require a yellow line down the center or whether an exception can be made in this instance due to lack of room on the sides for pedestrians. The traffic engineer should also comment on the space between speed limit signs and whether additional curve signs should be added.

That staff look into how Brock Township might be able to remove or redirect truck traffic away from Concession 7 between Lakeridge Rd and Highway 12/7.

That staff investigate and report on reducing the speed limit along Thorah Park Boulevard, Maple Beach Road, and Cedarhurst Beach road from 40 km/h to 30 km/h and to place traffic signs indicating the speed limit every half kilometre.

That Council break for a recess at 6:53 p.m. and reconvene at 7:00 p.m.

That Council proceed to Closed Session at 7:03 p.m. to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal employees pursuant to Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act.

That we rise from in camera at 7:24 p.m.

one of the primary responsibilities that members of Council have is to serve and represent the residents and taxpayers of Brock Township, and that responsibility must be applied in a fair, equal, and transparent manner, and that public engagement in policy discussions and decisions is key to a healthy democratic system; and, Whereas part of the responsibility on behalf of residents and taxpayers is in the form of communication to and from residents and taxpayers on matters of public policy and issues affecting The Township; Therefore, Be It Resolved that The Council of The Township of Brock requests that Township Staff begin drafting a comprehensive extension to the current Council Code of Conduct or a separate set of policies which will confirm the obligations to residents and taxpayers including but not limited to a Council-Resident Charter which will include the following: Outline responsibilities that members of Council have to communicate with all residents and taxpayers of Brock Township in the manner chosen by individual Councillors; In the case of communications via social media, that a comprehensive and fair social media policy be included; A complaint and appeal process be developed which includes reports to Council whether the complaint originates from a Councillor to a resident, or a resident to a Councillor; A pledge that a member of Council will treat residents and taxpayers with respect and courtesy during all interactions; Outline circumstances in which a memb

That the resolution be

That By-law Number 3049-2021, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Brock at its meeting held on May 31, 2021, be read a first, second and third time and passed in open Council and that the Mayor and Deputy Clerk were authorized to sign the by-law on behalf of the municipality and to have same engrossed in the by-law book.

That we do now adjourn at 8:16 p.m.

Council - May 31, 2021 Session 5 Whereas one of the primary responsibilities that members of Council have is to serve and represent the residents and taxpayers of Brock Township, and that responsibility must be applied in a fair, equal, and transparent manner, and that public engagement in policy discussions and decisions is key to a healthy democratic system; and, Whereas part of the responsibility on behalf of residents and taxpayers is in the form of communication to and from residents and taxpayers on matters of public policy and issues affecting The Township; Therefore, Be It Resolved that The Council of The Township of Brock requests that Township Staff begin drafting a comprehensive extension to the current Council Code of Conduct or a separate set of policies which will confirm the obligations to residents and taxpayers including but not limited to a Council-Resident Charter which will include the following:  Outline responsibilities that members of Council have to communicate with all residents and taxpayers of Brock Township in the manner chosen by individual Councillors;  In the case of communications via social media, that a comprehensive and fair social media policy be included;  A complaint and appeal process be developed which includes reports to Council whether the complaint originates from a Councillor to a resident, or a resident to a Councillor;  A pledge that a member of Council will treat residents and taxpayers with respect and courtesy during all in