Council Meeting

it Resolved That the presentation by Chris Olson with respect to Speed Limit on Blackwater Road be received; and That Council direct staff to reduce the speed limit on Blackwater Road between Highway 12/7 to the south and Brock Concession Road 4 to the north to 40 km/h, and on Concession 4 west of Blackwater Bridge to Highway 12; and That Council amend the traffic control bylaw to amend the speed limit on Blackwater Road between Highway 12/7 to the south and Brock Concession Road 4 to the north to 40 km/h, and on Concession 4 west of Blackwater Bridge to Highway 12; and That Council direct staff to forward this resolution to DRPS.

it Resolved that Council adopts the Committee of the Whole recommendations from open and closed sessions November 18, December 2, and December 16, 2024.

it Resolve That Council adopts the following Council and Committee of the Whole minutes: Committee of the Whole - November 18, 2024 Committee of the Whole - Closed - November 18, 2024 Council - November 18, 2024 Council - Closed - November 18, 2024 Special Council - November 19, 2024 Special Council - Closed - November 19, 2024 Special Council - November 22, 2024 Special Council - Closed - November 22, 2024 Committee of the Whole - December 2, 2024 Committee of the Whole - Closed - December 2, 2024

It Resolved That Communication Number 961/2024, Brock Township Animal Shelter, submitted by Olga Kuzmich, regarding a 15th anniversary celebration of the Dench Animal Shelter and mural, be received; and That Council forward the request to staff for consideration of implementing the 15th anniversary celebration of the Dench Animal Shelter and/or mural for any potential future budget considerations.

It Resolved That Communication Number 977/24, 2025 Mobile Food Market Request, submitted by The Nourish and Develop Foundation be received; and That Council has no objection to the operation of the Mobile Food Market to be held outdoors at the Manilla Hall during the months of April - November 2025 and indoors from the months of January - April 2025 and November and December 2025; and That Council grant free use of the Manilla Hall for The Nourish and Develop Foundation's Indoor/Outdoor Mobile Food Market in the amount of $1,250 representing 25 event dates, with the amount being allocated to GL# 10-40-690-7692-63-6800 "Grants - Free Use Policy/Reduced Rate Rental" ; and That Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into an agreement with the Nourish and Develop Foundation with respect to the free use of the Manilla Hall for the Indoor/Outdoor Mobile Food Market for 2025.

It Resolved That Communication Number 1031/24, Request for 2025 Rental Cost Reduction - Rick MacLeish Memorial Community Centre, submitted by Durham Farm and Rural Family Resources - Early On program, be received; and That Council has no objections to the Durham Farm and Rural Family Resources - Early On program continuing to operate on Monday's and Friday's during the school year at the Rick MacLeish Memorial Community Centre in 2025; and That Council grant a rental reduction of the Rick MacLeish Memorial Community Centre Auditorium for Durham Farm and Rural Family Resources - Early On program in the amount of approximately $350.00 (2024 rate) reduced rate for January to March 2025, with the amount being allocated to GL# 10-40-690-7692-63-6800 "Grants - Free Use Policy/Reduced Rate Rental"; and That Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into an agreement with the Durham Farm and Rural Family Resources - Early On program with respect to rental reduction of the Rick MacLeish Memorial Community Centre Auditorium for 2025; and That Council direct staff to inform Durham Farm and Rural Family Resources that the reduced rate from April to June will need to increase based on DFRF operating budget.

municipalities face growing infrastructure needs, including roads, bridges, public transit, water systems, and other critical services, which are essential to community well-being and economic development; and Whereas the current sources of municipal revenue, including property taxes and user fees, are insufficient to meet these increasing demands for infrastructure investment; and Whereas the Province of Ontario currently collects the Land Transfer Tax (LTT) on property transactions in municipalities across the province, generating significant revenue that is not directly shared with municipalities; and Whereas the Federal Government collects the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on property transactions, a portion of which could be directed to municipalities to address local infrastructure needs; and Whereas redistributing a portion of the Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST to municipalities would provide a predictable and sustainable source of funding for local infrastructure projects without creating a new tax burden on residents or homebuyers; and Whereas a redistribution of a portion of the existing Land Transfer Tax and GST would allow municipalities to better plan and invest in long-term infrastructure initiatives, supporting local economic growth and improving the quality of life for residents; Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That the Township of Brock formally requests the Provincial Government to consider redistributing a portion of the Land Transfer Tax collected

it Resolved That By-laws 3304-2024, 3308-2024, 3309-2024, 3310-2024, 3311-2024 and 3312-2024 be taken as read, enacted and signed by the Mayor and Municipal Clerk.

it Resolved That By-law Number 3303-2024, being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Brock at its meeting held on December 16, 2024 be taken as read, enacted and signed by the Mayor and Clerk/Deputy CAO.

it Resolved That the meeting of Council adjourn at 7:10 p.m.

Be it Resolved That the presentation by Chris Olson with respect to Speed Limit on Blackwater Road be received; and That Council direct staff to reduce the speed limit on Blackwater Road between Highway 12/7 to the south and Brock Concession Road 4 to the Council - December 16, 2024 north to 40 km/h, and on Concession 4 west of Blackwater Bridge to Highway 12; and That Council amend the traffic control bylaw to amend the speed limit on Blackwater Road between Highway 12/7 to the south and Brock Concession Road 4 to the north to 40 km/h, and on Concession 4 west of Blackwater Bridge to Highway 12; and That Council direct staff to forward this resolution to DRPS.

Be it Resolved that Council adopts the Committee of the Whole recommendations from open and closed sessions November 18, December 2, and December 16, 2024.

Be it Resolve That Council adopts the following Council and Committee of the Whole minutes:  Committee of the Whole - November 18, 2024  Committee of the Whole - Closed - November 18, 2024  Council - November 18, 2024  Council - Closed - November 18, 2024  Special Council - November 19, 2024 Council - December 16, 2024  Special Council - Closed - November 19, 2024  Special Council - November 22, 2024  Special Council - Closed - November 22, 2024  Committee of the Whole - December 2, 2024  Committee of the Whole - Closed - December 2, 2024

Council - December 16, 2024 Be It Resolved That Communication Number 961/2024, Brock Township Animal Shelter, submitted by Olga Kuzmich, regarding a 15th anniversary celebration of the Dench Animal Shelter and mural, be received; and That Council forward the request to staff for consideration of implementing the 15th anniversary celebration of the Dench Animal Shelter and/or mural for any potential future budget considerations.

Be It Resolved That Communication Number 977/24, 2025 Mobile Food Market Request, submitted by The Nourish and Develop Foundation be received; and That Council has no objection to the operation of the Mobile Food Market to be held outdoors at the Manilla Hall during the months of April - November 2025 and indoors from the months of January - April 2025 and November and December 2025; and That Council grant free use of the Manilla Hall for The Nourish and Develop Foundation's Indoor/Outdoor Mobile Food Market in the amount of $1,250 representing 25 event dates, with the amount being allocated to GL# 10-40-690-7692-63-6800 "Grants - Free Use Policy/Reduced Rate Rental"; and That Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into an agreement with the Nourish and Develop Foundation with respect to the free use of the Manilla Hall for the Indoor/Outdoor Mobile Food Market for 2025.

Be It Resolved That Communication Number 1031/24, Request for 2025 Rental Cost Reduction - Rick MacLeish Memorial Community Centre, submitted by Durham Farm and Rural Family Resources - Early On program, be received; and That Council has no objections to the Durham Farm and Rural Family Resources - Early On program continuing to operate on Monday's and Friday's during the school year at the Rick MacLeish Memorial Community Centre in 2025; and That Council grant a rental reduction of the Rick MacLeish Memorial Community Centre Auditorium for Durham Farm and Rural Family Resources - Early On program in the amount of approximately $350.00 (2024 rate) reduced rate for January to March 2025, with the amount being allocated to GL# 10-40-690-7692-63-6800 "Grants - Free Use Policy/Reduced Rate Rental"; and That Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into an agreement with the Durham Farm and Rural Family Resources - Early On program with respect to rental reduction of the Rick MacLeish Memorial Community Centre Auditorium for 2025; and That Council direct staff to inform Durham Farm and Rural Family Resources that the reduced rate from April to June will need to increase based on DFRF operating budget.

Council - December 16, 2024 Whereas municipalities face growing infrastructure needs, including roads, bridges, public transit, water systems, and other critical services, which are essential to community well-being and economic development; and Whereas the current sources of municipal revenue, including property taxes and user fees, are insufficient to meet these increasing demands for infrastructure investment; and Whereas the Province of Ontario currently collects the Land Transfer Tax (LTT) on property transactions in municipalities across the province, generating significant revenue that is not directly shared with municipalities; and Whereas the Federal Government collects the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on property transactions, a portion of which could be directed to municipalities to address local infrastructure needs; and Whereas redistributing a portion of the Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST to municipalities would provide a predictable and sustainable source of funding for local infrastructure projects without creating a new tax burden on residents or homebuyers; and Whereas a redistribution of a portion of the existing Land Transfer Tax and GST would allow municipalities to better plan and invest in long-term infrastructure initiatives, supporting local economic growth and improving the quality of life for residents; 1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That the Township of Brock formally requests the Provincial Government to consider redistributing a por

Be it Resolved That By-laws 3304-2024, 3308-2024, 3309-2024, 3310-2024, 3311-2024 and 3312-2024 be taken as read, enacted and signed by the Mayor and Municipal Clerk.

Be it Resolved That By-law Number 3303-2024, being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Brock at its meeting held on December 16, 2024 be taken as read, enacted and signed by the Mayor and Clerk/Deputy CAO.

Be it Resolved That the meeting of Council adjourn at 7:10 p.m.