Council Meeting

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Report 2024-FI-007, 2024 Operating and Capital Budget be received; and THAT Council approve the 2024 Operating and Capital Budget with a net tax levy increase of 3.97% for 2024.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Report 2024-GG-005 Beaverton Harbour Permitted Parking Update, be received; and THAT Council endorses the parking restrictions for Lot A at the Beaverton Harbour and directs staff to update the signage within Lot A prior to the start of the 2024 season.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the presentation by Nicholas Gall of ABO Wind Canada Ltd. with respect to Battery Energy Storage Systems be received for information.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the items listed in Section 12 Correspondence be received.

WHEREAS public libraries are vibrant community hubs where residents of all ages and backgrounds can learn, work, train, innovate, explore and connect; and, WHEREAS the Brock Township Public Libraries provide community members with equitable, reliable access to broadband internet; and, WHEREAS the Brock Township Public Libraries use technology to make resources more accessible and responsive to people’s changing needs; and, WHEREAS the Brock Township Public Libraries support local economic development through the provision of important business development and job skills programming for adults and youth; and, WHEREAS the Brock Township Public Libraries works closely with local residents to deliver valued programs and services and shares knowledge and resources; and, WHEREAS the Township of Brock Public Libraries continue to responsibly manage public resources with the utmost care and is committed to the sustainability of its services; and, WHEREAS the Township of Brock Public Libraries recognize the opportunity that targeted provincial investment can provide to secure more equitable access to increasingly significant digital resources and library-based services across Ontario; BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED THAT the Township of Brock encourages the Province of Ontario to continue to recognize and support the contribution of local libraries within their communities; and THAT the Township of Brock requests the Province of Ontario to increase its existing funding by at least the rate o

WHEREAS the Sunderland downtown corridor is approximately from Maple Street South to Highway 7/12; and WHEREAS a significant number of traffic, including truck traffic uses River Street (Regional Road 10), easterly, to access Highway 7/12; and WHEREAS there are pedestrian sidewalks on both north and south sides of Regional Road 12 from Sunderland Meadows Drive leading to the downtown corridor. BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED THAT the Township of Brock request that the Region of Durham install an all way stop sign at the intersection of River Street (Regional Road 10) and Sunderland Meadows Drive in Sunderland for the purpose of slowing down vehicular traffic entering the downtown corridor.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Notice of Motion resolution C2024-044 be amended to reflect that the Township of Brock 'strongly discourages' Battery Energy Storage Solutions on Prime Agricultural Land within the Greenbelt, most specifically on Class 1-4 farmland, for the remainder of the term of council 2022-2026. Others will be considered for endorsement on a case by case basis. Yes (3) Councillor Doble, Mayor Schummer, and Councillor Pettingill No (4) Regional Councillor Jubb, Councillor Campbell, Councillor Canavan, and Councillor Frank

WHEREAS Battery Energy Storage Solutions (BESS) is an emerging technology that is new to Canada, and the Province of Ontario, with many concerns that are not yet fully understood. AND, WHEREAS the Ontario Federation of Agriculture opposes Battery Energy Storage Solutions on Prime Agricultural Land, especially Class 1-4 agricultural land, and the Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee (DAAC) does not support Battery Energy Storage Solutions on agricultural land within Durham Region. BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED THAT the Township of Brock, will not endorse Battery Energy Storage Solutions on Prime Agricultural Land, within the Greenbelt, most specifically on class 1-4 farmland, for the remainder of the term of Council 2022-2026. Others will be considered for endorsement on a case by case basis. THAT staff send this motion to MPP Laurie Scott, the Ontario Minister of Energy MPP Todd Smith and the IESO. Yes (5) Regional Councillor Jubb, Councillor Doble, Councillor Campbell, Councillor Canavan, and Councillor Frank No (2) Mayor Schummer, and Councillor Pettingill

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the agenda be amended to bring forward Public Questions and Clarification at this time.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council proceed into a Closed Meeting at 11:29 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

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council rise & report from the Closed meeting at 11:45 a.m.; and THAT Council endorse all direction provided to staff at the Closed meeting held on March 4, 2024.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law Number 3248-2024, being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Brock at its meeting held on March 4, 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 11:47 a.m.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Report 2024-FI-007, 2024 Operating and Capital Budget be received; and THAT Council approve the 2024 Operating and Capital Budget with a net tax levy increase of 3.97% for 2024. Council - March 4, 2024

Council - March 4, 2024 BE IT RESOLVED THAT the agenda be amended to bring forward Public Questions and Clarification at this time.

Council - March 4, 2024 BE IT RESOLVED THAT the meeting of Council adjourn at 11:47 a.m.