Council Meeting

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Committee of the Whole Recommendations from the February 14, 2022 meeting be adopted.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council adopt the following minutes: Council Meeting - January 24, 2022 Committee of the Whole Meeting - February 7, 2022 Committee of the Whole Meeting - February 14, 2022, as amended

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Committee of the Whole Minutes dated February 14, 2022, specifically section 6.7.1.1.8 New Initiatives - Continued, be amended to read: There was a consensus of the Committee to include $40,000 from the Rate Stabilization Reserve Fund for legal fees with respect to identifying municipal boundaries and potential surplus sales.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following minutes be received: Non Profit Sector Review Committee - January 5, 2022 Brock Economic Development Advisory Committee - November 24, 2021 Committee of Adjustment - November 9, 2021 Brock Environmental Advisory Committee - December 9, 2021

BE IT RESOLVED That Council approve Report 2022-PCA-04; and THAT it is recommended for approval Deeming By-law 3108-2022; and THAT staff be directed to register the by-law on title and provide a copy of the signed by-law and registration to the applicant.

BE IT RESOLVED That Council approve the 2022 Operating Budget, including new staff and initiatives, of $9,723,191, representing a tax levy rate increase of 2.17%; and That Council approve the 2022 Capital Budget of $2,858,500; and That Council approve the transfer of the 2019 and 2020 net operating surplus as follows: Township - $103,491.24 to Rate Stabilization Reserve Library - $119,480.06 to Library Rate Stabilization Reserve That Council approve the proceeds of sale of land in the amount of $330,984.47 be transferred to the Rate Stabilization Reserve. Yes (5) Regional Councillor Ted Smith, Councillor Doble, Councillor Pettingill, Councillor Campbell, and Mayor Grant No (1) Councillor Schummer

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Report 2022-PS-02 Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus be received for information; and THAT staff receive direction to proceed with the purchase of the SCBA’s as outlined in the quote by AJ Stone Company.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT items listed in Section 6. Correspondence be approved save and except item numbers 11.2, 11.6, 11.9, 11.10, and 11.11.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Communication Number 28/22 Tom Marakas, Mayor, Town of Aurora regarding a request to the Province to dissolve the OLT be received.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Communication Number 42/22 from K. Scruton regarding a request to fly the First Nations flag in Beaverton and Sunderland; be received.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Communication Number 50/22 from Mona Emond, Executive Director, North House, requesting free use of the Rick MacLeish Memorial Community Centre Auditorium every 4 th Wednesday of each month from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., be received; and THAT Council grants free use of the Rick MacLeish Memorial Community Centre Auditorium every 4 th Wednesday of each month from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for North House to establish a service HUB for the Cannington community; and THAT Council authorizes the Mayor and Clerk to enter into an agreement with North House and that the required insurance be provided.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Communication Number 57/22 from Lori Mitchell, Brock Township Public Library, Interim CEO requesting Brock Township Council for support in reducing the cost of eContent for public libraries, be received.

WHEREAS the Township of Brock recognizes the important role that libraries play in our community, and the literacy programs they provide are integral to developing proficient readers; and WHEREAS the Township of Brock recognizes that digital literacy programs run by libraries help ensure citizens can contribute to our digital world; and WHEREAS vulnerable demographic groups, including seniors, low income families, youth, and new Canadians rely on access to libraries as an important tool for their participation in the community; and WHEREAS purchasing models of eContent for public libraries are restrictive in comparison to physical item purchasing, prices for eContent are exponentially higher than physical materials, but lending models do not provide additional benefits in line with premium prices; and WHEREAS libraries must be in a position to offer eContent to their users as part of their service offering to their community, particularly given the rapid pace of digitization educational and cultural materials; and WHEREAS Brock Township Public Library is committed to providing barrier-free access to learning and leisure materials to Brock residents through means that meet their changing needs; BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED THAT Council supports Canadian libraries in their efforts to increase access to eContent for users; and THAT Council calls on the Provincial and Federal governments to investigate the barriers faced by libraries in acquiring eContent, and develop a solution that

BE IT RESOLVED THAT communication number 60/22, ROMA 2022 Conference Report as submitted by Mayor Grant and Regional Councillor Ted Smith be received for information.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-laws 3106-2022, 3107-2022, 3108-2022 and 3111-2022 be taken as read, enacted and signed by the Mayor and Municipal Clerk

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law Number 3112-2022, being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Brock at its meeting held on February 28, 2022 be taken as read, enacted and signed by the Mayor and Clerk/Deputy CAO

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the meeting of Council adjourn at this time (7:35 p.m.)

Council - February 28, 2022 BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council adopt the following minutes:  Council Meeting - January 24, 2022  Committee of the Whole Meeting - February 7, 2022  Committee of the Whole Meeting - February 14, 2022, as amended

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following minutes be received:  Non Profit Sector Review Committee - January 5, 2022  Brock Economic Development Advisory Committee - November 24, 2021  Committee of Adjustment - November 9, 2021  Brock Environmental Advisory Committee - December 9, 2021 Council - February 28, 2022

BE IT RESOLVED That Council approve the 2022 Operating Budget, including new staff and initiatives, of $9,723,191, representing a tax levy rate increase of 2.17%; and Council - February 28, 2022 That Council approve the 2022 Capital Budget of $2,858,500; and That Council approve the transfer of the 2019 and 2020 net operating surplus as follows:  Township - $103,491.24 to Rate Stabilization Reserve  Library - $119,480.06 to Library Rate Stabilization Reserve That Council approve the proceeds of sale of land in the amount of $330,984.47 be transferred to the Rate Stabilization Reserve. Yes (5): Mayor Grant, Regional Councillor Ted Smith, Councillor Doble, Councillor Pettingill, and Councillor Campbell No (1): Councillor Schummer