Council Meeting

it Resolved That the presentation by Lindsay Healey with respect to Hike for Hospice in support of Oak Ridges Hospice be received.

it Resolved That the presentation by John Grant of Brock Arts and Culture with respect to 2024 Brock Arts and Culture Highlights and Upcoming Projects for 2025 be received; and That Council has no objection to the installation of fish artwork and bird houses; and That staff be directed to work with Brock Arts and Culture to determine the appropriate locations for the art installation; and That Council approve the fish artwork previously installed at the Beaverton Harbour in 2024 to be placed in the same locations starting May 17, 2025 until September 15, 2025; and That with Councils approval Brock Arts and Culture hereby accept all responsibilities for damaged or stolen artifacts.

it Resolved That Council adopts all minutes of previous Council meetings as listed in Section 9.1: Council - April 28, 2025 And receives minutes of Advisory Committee meetings as listed in Section 9.2: Brock Tourism Advisory Committee - April 15, 2025

It Resolved That Report 2025-OP-010, Beaverton Dam, be received; and That Council direct staff to bring forward a cost to perform the Dam Safety Review during the 2026 budget deliberations; and That Council direct staff to bring forward the cost to remove the central pillars of the dam to the 2026 budget deliberations.

It Resolved That Report 2025-OP-009, Traffic Control Markings, be received; and That Council approve the use of remaining Traffic Calming Budget of $7,750 from 2024 to advance the work required in 2025; and That Council approve the contract amount of $25,714.96 (including net HST) with Stoneline Ltd.; and That Council approve the 11 speed humps of $833.88 including Net HST; and That Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the contract with Stoneline Ltd.

It Resolved That Report 2025-PRF-010, Security Camera Bid Results be received; and That staff be authorized to proceed with the security camera installations at the Timothy Findley Memorial Branch of the Brock Library and the Dench Animal shelter by Hytec Security for the amount of $10,690 plus HST, and That the Treasurer be authorized to transfer additional funds of up to $1,000 (above the previously approved $10,000) from the Public Building Capital Reserve.

It Resolved That Report 2025-PRF-011, Manilla Hall Accessible Ramp Replacement; and That the Director of Finance be directed to transfer an additional $15,000 from the Manilla Hall Reserve towards this project; and That staff proceed with the proposal from Barry Bryan Associates for the design and contract administration as outlined in their proposal; and That staff proceed with the tender for this project as soon as possible upon receipt of the drawings.

it Resolved that Report 2025-TED-04, New Beaverton Harbour Sign be received; and That Council approve of the use of the Brock Tourism Advisory Committee’s budget for funding the new Beaverton Harbour sign with an upset limit of $2,000 which will include installation; and That Council approves Concept One (Appendix 1) for the sign.

it Resolved That Memorandum 2025-GG-010 be

It Resolved That Communication Number 258/25, Durham Greener Homes Program Update and Enhancements, submitted by Durham Region be received.

It Resolved That Report 2025-GG-008, Blue Communities Designation be received.

it Resolved That Council break for a recess at 12:30 p.m.

It Resolved That Communication Number 280/25, Durham District School Board Enrollment Pressures and Funding Challenges submitted by the Durham District School Board (DDSB) be received; and That Council's support for the DDSB be forwarded to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing.

It Resolved That Communication Number 304/25, submitting by Seyed Bardia Yousefi requesting an exemption of Noise By-law 3118-2022 be received; and That Council approve the exemption with respect to Schedule 1 of the by-law for the hours of 9:00 p.m. on May 24, 2025 to 12:00 a.m. on May 25, 2025.

it Resolved That By-laws 3346-2025 be taken as read, enacted and signed by the Mayor and Municipal Clerk.

it Resolved That By-law Number 3347-2025, 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 12, 2025 be taken as read, enacted and signed by the Mayor and Clerk/Deputy CAO.

it Resolved That the meeting of Council adjourn at 12:56 p.m.

Be it Resolved That the presentation by Lindsay Healey with respect to Hike for Hospice in support of Oak Ridges Hospice be received.

Be it Resolved That the presentation by John Grant of Brock Arts and Culture with respect to 2024 Brock Arts and Culture Highlights and Upcoming Projects for 2025 be received; and That Council has no objection to the installation of fish artwork and bird houses; and That staff be directed to work with Brock Arts and Culture to determine the appropriate locations for the art installation; and That Council approve the fish artwork previously installed at the Beaverton Harbour in 2024 to be placed in the same locations starting May 17, 2025 until September 15, 2025; and That with Councils approval Brock Arts and Culture hereby accept all responsibilities for damaged or stolen artifacts.

Be it Resolved That Council adopts all minutes of previous Council meetings as listed in Section 9.1:  Council - April 28, 2025 And receives minutes of Advisory Committee meetings as listed in Section 9.2:  Brock Tourism Advisory Committee - April 15, 2025

Be It Resolved That Report 2025-OP-010, Beaverton Dam, be received; and That Council direct staff to bring forward a cost to perform the Dam Safety Review during the 2026 budget deliberations; and That Council direct staff to bring forward the cost to remove the central pillars of the dam to the 2026 budget deliberations.

Be It Resolved That Report 2025-OP-009, Traffic Control Markings, be received; and That Council approve the use of remaining Traffic Calming Budget of $7,750 from 2024 to advance the work required in 2025; and That Council approve the contract amount of $25,714.96 (including net HST) with Stoneline Ltd.; and That Council approve the 11 speed humps of $833.88 including Net HST; and Council - May 12, 2025 That Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the contract with Stoneline Ltd.

Be It Resolved That Report 2025-PRF-010, Security Camera Bid Results be received; and That staff be authorized to proceed with the security camera installations at the Timothy Findley Memorial Branch of the Brock Library and the Dench Animal shelter by Hytec Security for the amount of $10,690 plus HST, and That the Treasurer be authorized to transfer additional funds of up to $1,000 (above the previously approved $10,000) from the Public Building Capital Reserve.

Be It Resolved That Report 2025-PRF-011, Manilla Hall Accessible Ramp Replacement; and That the Director of Finance be directed to transfer an additional $15,000 from the Manilla Hall Reserve towards this project; and That staff proceed with the proposal from Barry Bryan Associates for the design and contract administration as outlined in their proposal; and Council - May 12, 2025 That staff proceed with the tender for this project as soon as possible upon receipt of the drawings.

Be it Resolved that Report 2025-TED-04, New Beaverton Harbour Sign be received; and That Council approve of the use of the Brock Tourism Advisory Committee’s budget for funding the new Beaverton Harbour sign with an upset limit of $2,000 which will include installation; and That Council approves Concept One (Appendix 1) for the sign.

Be it Resolved That Memorandum 2025-GG-010 be

Be It Resolved That Communication Number 258/25, Durham Greener Homes Program Update and Enhancements, submitted by Durham Region be received. Council - May 12, 2025

Be It Resolved That Report 2025-GG-008, Blue Communities Designation be received.

Be it Resolved That Council break for a recess at 12:30 p.m.

Be It Resolved That Communication Number 280/25, Durham District School Board Enrollment Pressures and Funding Challenges submitted by the Durham District School Board (DDSB) be received; and Council - May 12, 2025 That Council's support for the DDSB be forwarded to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing.

Be It Resolved That Communication Number 304/25, submitting by Seyed Bardia Yousefi requesting an exemption of Noise By-law 3118- 2022 be received; and That Council approve the exemption with respect to Schedule 1 of the by- law for the hours of 9:00 p.m. on May 24, 2025 to 12:00 a.m. on May 25, 2025.

Be it Resolved That By-laws 3346-2025 be taken as read, enacted and signed by the Mayor and Municipal Clerk.

Be it Resolved That By-law Number 3347-2025, 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 12, 2025 be taken as read, enacted and signed by the Mayor and Clerk/Deputy CAO.

Be it Resolved That the meeting of Council adjourn at 12:56 p.m.