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it Resolved That the presentation by Lexi Robertson with respect to Brock Concession Road 5 - Road Conditions be received.

it Resolved That the presentation by David Rhead with respect to Thorah Park Boulevard - Recommendation Report be received.

it Resolved That the presentation by Donald Millett with respect to Thorah Park Boulevard - Recommendation Report be received.

it Resolved That the presentation by Frank and Connie Drago with respect to Thorah Park Boulevard - Recommendation Report be received.

it Resolved That the presentation by Miles Weekes with respect to Thorah Park Boulevard - Recommendation Report be received.

it Resolved That Council adopts all minutes of previous Council meetings as listed in Section 9.1: Council - June 9, 2025 Council - Closed - June 9, 2025 And receives minutes of Advisory Committee meetings as listed in Section 9.2: Non Profit Sector Advisory Committee - April 8, 2025 Brock Accessibility Advisory Committee - March 18, 2025 Brock Tourism Advisory Committee - May 6, 2025 Committee of Adjustment - May 20, 2025

it Resolved That Council break for a recess at 8:16 p.m.: and That Council amend the agenda to bring forward Report 2025-DS-005 Regional Official Plan Amendment Application, 23801 Thorah Park Boulevard, for consideration when the meeting reconvenes.

It Resolved That Report 2025-DS-005, Regional Official Plan Amendment (ROPA-2022-005) Application, 23801 Thorah Park Boulevard, Part of Lot 1, Concession 14, Township of Brock – Recommendation Report, be received; and That the application to amend the Envision Durham Official Plan (ROPA-2022-005) to permit a resort development be approved; and That Amendment No. B1 to the Envision Durham Official Plan (appended to this report as Attachment 2) be adopted by Council.

it Resolved That the agenda be amended to bring forward Notice of Motion - Reconsideration of the Sale of the Sunderland Unopened Laneway, for consideration at this time.

on February 10, 2025, Council passed Resolution # C-2025-081: Be It Resolved That Report Number 2024-GG-040 Sale of Unopened Laneway, Sunderland, be received; and That Council declare the Unopened Laneway, Sunderland as surplus and direct staff to prepare a “Stop-Up and Close” By-law to be presented on the February 24, 2025 agenda; and That Council approve the following split and sale of the Unopened Laneway, as shown on Schedule “1” attached and described as follows: Part 1 to be conveyed to 5 Albert Street, Lot D, Plan 79, PIN # 72004-0250, owned by Trustee of King Edward Masonic Lodge No. 464, to clear any encroachment issues. Part 2 “South L” to be sold and conveyed directly to Gary Bertram, owner of the commercial garage, legal description of Part Lot 29, Plan 26, PIN No. 720040245. The price to be established by the Township at fair market value as outlined in the Closed Session Report No. 2024-GG-023 “Establishment of Land Purchase Price”. Part 3 “North L” to be sold by means of a Public Sealed Tender. The minimum starting bid to be established by the Township at fair market value as outlined in the Closed Session Report No. 2024-GG-023 “Establishment of Land Purchase Price”; and That Council authorize staff to proceed with the services of an Ontario Land Surveyor, to survey the unopened laneway; and That Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute all required documents necessary to complete the transactions in selling the Unopened Laneway, Sunderland. And Wherea

It Therefore Resolved That Council, after reconsidering their motion passed on February 10, 2025 as Resolution C-2025-081, and having an update from staff with respect to discussions with both interested parties (Mr. Bertram and Mr. Zare) to discuss any opportunities of selling the Unopened Laneway in a means that was different from originally approved by Council on February 10, 2025, including the option of registering a permanent easement on the “North L”; hereby authorize the following: That Council approve the following split and sale of the Unopened Laneway, as shown on Schedule “1” attached and described as follows: Part 1 to be conveyed to 5 Albert Street, Lot D, Plan 79, PIN No. 72004-0250, owned by Trustee of King Edward Masonic Lodge No. 464, to clear any encroachments. Part 2 to be conveyed to 7 Albert Street, Lot E, Plan 79, PIN No. 72004-0251, owned by Ellen Teresa Bertram. Part 3 to be conveyed to Part Lot 29, Plan 26, PIN No. 720040245, owned by Gary Richard Bertram. Part 4 to also be conveyed to Part Lot 29, Plan 26, PIN No. 720040245, owned by Gary Richard Bertram with a permanent access easement, registered on title, for the purposes of ingress and egress in favour of the property municipally known as 67 River Street, Part Lot 29, Plan 26, PIN No. 72004-0244; and That Council authorize staff to proceed with the services of an Ontario Land Surveyor, to survey the unopened laneway; and That Council authorize the Deputy Mayor and Clerk to execute all required d

It Resolved That Report 2025-FI-022, Canada Community Building Fund - 2024 Annual Report be received.

It Resolved That Report 2025-FI-025, Parkland Reserve Fund - 2024 Annual Report be received.

It Resolved That Report 2025-FI-020, Trust Fund Year-End Balances for 2024That Council be received.

It Resolved That Report 2025-FI-019, 2024 Year-End Surplus and Year-End Reserve Balances be received and; That Council direct the 2024 surplus of $616,834 be allocated as follows: $17,953 to Library Rate Stabilization; $150,000 to Working Fund Reserve to assist with Winter Control Disaster Event; $100,000 to Public Works Winter Control Reserve; $100,000 to Financial Software Replacement Reserve; and Balance of approximately $248,881 to Rate Stabilization Reserve.

It Resolved That Report 2025-OP-013, Road Rehabilitation Alternative be received; and That Council direct staff to tender for the installation of Open Graded Cold Mix on Concession 1 and Concession 3.

It Resolved That Communication Number 371/25, Request to Operate Refreshment Vehicle at Beaverton Harbour Park, submitted by Ronnie Dale of 'Papa Beans on the Run' be received; and That Council grant an exemption from Section 19 of the Refreshment Vehicle By-law Number 2382-2011-PP, as amended, to permit Papa Beans to operate within the Harbour Park at the Beaverton Harbour; and That Council grant relief from Section 3(y) of the Parks By-law Number 1977-2006-PP, as amended, to permit the use of the BBQ unit on the hot dog cart; and That the owner and any operator/employee of the Refreshment Vehicle provide to the Township a Criminal Record Check (CRC) and a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) from a registered police association in Ontario; and That the owner provide a certificate of approval from the Durham Region Health Department for the hot dog cart; and That the owner provide proof of liability insurance in the amount of $2 Million (2,000,000) naming the Township of Brock as additional insured; and That an administrative fee of $300.00 be paid as part of, and in addition to, the Hot Dog Cart Application Fee.

It Resolved That Communication Number 388/25, Request to Operate Refreshment Vehicle in Beaverton Parks, submitted by Sean Smith of Weiner Wagon be received; and That Council grant an exemption from Section 19 of the Refreshment Vehicle By-law Number 2382-2011-PP, as amended, to permit Weiner Wagon to operate at Centennial Park; and That Council Grant relief from Section 3(y) of the Parks By-law Number 1977-2006-PP, as amended, to permit the use of the BBQ unit on the hot dog cart; and That the owner and any operator/employee of the Refreshment Vehicle provide to the township a Criminal Record Check (CRC) and a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) from a registered police association in Ontario, and That a certificate of approval from the Brock Township Fire Department be provided to the Clerks Department; and That a certificate of approval from the Durham Region Health Department be provided to the Clerk's Department; and That the owner provide proof of liability insurance in the amount of $2 Million (2,000,000) naming the Township of Brock as additional insured; and That an administrative fee of $300.00 be paid as part of, and in addition to, the Hot Dog Cart Application Fee.

the Province has announced the expansion of strong mayor powers to another 169 municipalities as of May 1, 2025, in addition to the 47 municipalities which currently have received strong mayor powers; and Whereas the Province claims that strong mayor powers will get homes and infrastructure built faster, reduce red tape, and accelerate the delivery of key priorities; and Whereas research from the Association of Municipal Clerks & Treasurers of Ontario (AMCTO) has identified that: a) there is no evidence to suggest this legislation has any impact on the number of housings starts in municipalities that have been granted the powers; and b) strong mayor powers have blurred the political-administrative authority between the roles of head of council and chief administrative officers (CAOs), threatening the neutrality of the public service and politicizing local government leadership; and Whereas strong mayor powers is an erosion to the democratic process of an historically non—partisan municipal governance structure; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Brock hereby rejects the strong mayor powers granted to it, and requests that the Province repeal the legislation, or offer the option to municipalities to opt out of strong mayor powers; and That this Resolution be forwarded to the Minister of Municipal Affairs & Housing Rob Flack, Premier Doug Ford, MPP Laurie Scott, and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO).

it Resolved That the Notice of Motion presented by Councillor Campbell and Councillor Canavan requesting the establishment of an Ad-hoc Brock Arts Policy Advisory Committee, with the Terms of Reference providing input into the creation of a "Made in Brock" public art policy, in collaboration with staff, be

On Saturday, March 29, 2025, a severe ice storm hit parts of southern Ontario, including the Township of Brock, coating trees and power lines in ice; and Whereas By Sunday, March 30th, 2025, much of Brock township was without hydro electric power, including both landline and cellular communications; and Whereas The Brock Emergency Control Group met on Sunday, March 30, 2025 to evaluate and address the growing concerns over ongoing damage and widespread communication failures; and Whereas in accordance with the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act, 1990, Mayor Schummer on behalf of the Township of Brock, declared a State of Emergency Sunday March 30, 2025; and Whereas Brock Township residents in our urban areas were without power for 2-3 days yet many of the rural/agricultural residents were without power for 10 days; and Whereas the Township of Brock has experienced incremental operating and capital costs to deal with the immediate effects of the emergency and the post cleanup costs. Be It Therefore Resolved That the Corporation of the Township of Brock requests the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing to activate the Municipal Disaster Recovery Assistance (MDRA) program; and That Council delegate and authorize the Director of Finance & Treasurer, Township of Brock to submit a MDRA claim on behalf of the Township of Brock and to verify and attest to the accuracy of the attached claim; and That Council direct staff to circulate this resolution to the Ministry of

it Resolved That Council proceed into a Closed Meeting at 9:58 p.m. to discuss the following matters: a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board pursuant to Section 239(2)(c) of the Municipal Act.

it Resolved That Council rise & report from the Closed meeting at 10:09 p.m.; and, That Council endorse all direction provided to staff at the Closed meeting held on June 23, 2025.

It Resolved That Council waive the requirement of the Public Notice Policy as it relates to holding a public meeting for the disposition of land known as Part 2 on Plan 40R-6091, being a portion of unopened road allowance between Concession 5 & Concession 6, Thorah; and That Council, in accordance with the Sale of Land Policy F21, approve the transfer of Part 2, Plan 40R-6091 to the Estate of Glenford (Glen) William Clarke and the Estate of Margo Joanne Clarke for the amount as noted in the closed meeting held on June 23, 2025; and That Council have consideration for By-Law 3359-2025 to declare Part 2, Plan 40R-6091, as surplus and sell to the Estate of Glenford (Glen) William Clarke and the Estate of Margo Joanne Clarke; and That Council delegate to the Deputy Mayor and Clerk delegated authority to execute all documentation to complete the transfer.

it Resolved That By-law 3333-2025, 3355-2025, 3358-2025, and 3359-2025 be taken as read, enacted and signed by the Regional Councillor/Deputy Mayor and Municipal Clerk.

it Resolved That By-law Number 3357-2025, being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Brock at its meeting held on June 23, 2025 be taken as read, enacted and signed by the Regional Councillor/Deputy Mayor and Clerk/Deputy CAO.

it Resolved That the meeting of Council adjourn at 10:11 p.m.

Be it Resolved That the presentation by Lexi Robertson with respect to Brock Concession Road 5 - Road Conditions be received.

Be it Resolved That the presentation by David Rhead with respect to Thorah Park Boulevard - Recommendation Report be received.

Be it Resolved That the presentation by Donald Millett with respect to Thorah Park Boulevard - Recommendation Report be received.

Be it Resolved That the presentation by Frank and Connie Drago with respect to Thorah Park Boulevard - Recommendation Report be received.

Be it Resolved That the presentation by Miles Weekes with respect to Thorah Park Boulevard - Recommendation Report be received.

Be it Resolved That Council adopts all minutes of previous Council meetings as listed in Section 9.1:  Council - June 9, 2025  Council - Closed - June 9, 2025 And receives minutes of Advisory Committee meetings as listed in Section 9.2:  Non Profit Sector Advisory Committee - April 8, 2025  Brock Accessibility Advisory Committee - March 18, 2025  Brock Tourism Advisory Committee - May 6, 2025  Committee of Adjustment - May 20, 2025

Be it Resolved That Council break for a recess at 8:16 p.m.: and That Council amend the agenda to bring forward Report 2025-DS-005 Regional Official Plan Amendment Application, 23801 Thorah Park Boulevard, for consideration when the meeting reconvenes.

Be It Resolved That Report 2025-DS-005, Regional Official Plan Amendment (ROPA-2022-005) Application, 23801 Thorah Park Boulevard, Part of Lot 1, Concession 14, Township of Brock – Recommendation Report, be received; and That the application to amend the Envision Durham Official Plan Council - June 23, 2025 (ROPA-2022-005) to permit a resort development be approved; and That Amendment No. B1 to the Envision Durham Official Plan (appended to this report as Attachment 2) be adopted by Council.

Be it Resolved That the agenda be amended to bring forward Notice of Motion - Reconsideration of the Sale of the Sunderland Unopened Laneway, for consideration at this time.

Whereas on February 10, 2025, Council passed Resolution # C- 2025-081: Be It Resolved That Report Number 2024-GG-040 Sale of Unopened Laneway, Sunderland, be received; and That Council declare the Unopened Laneway, Sunderland as surplus and direct staff to prepare a “Stop-Up and Close” By-law to be presented on the February 24, 2025 agenda; and That Council approve the following split and sale of the Unopened Laneway, as shown on Schedule “1” attached and described as follows:  Part 1 to be conveyed to 5 Albert Street, Lot D, Plan 79, PIN # 72004-0250, owned by Trustee of King Edward Masonic Lodge No. 464, to clear any encroachment issues.  Part 2 “South L” to be sold and conveyed directly to Gary Bertram, owner of the commercial garage, legal description Council - June 23, 2025 of Part Lot 29, Plan 26, PIN No. 720040245. The price to be established by the Township at fair market value as outlined in the Closed Session Report No. 2024-GG-023 “Establishment of Land Purchase Price”.  Part 3 “North L” to be sold by means of a Public Sealed Tender. The minimum starting bid to be established by the Township at fair market value as outlined in the Closed Session Report No. 2024-GG-023 “Establishment of Land Purchase Price”; and That Council authorize staff to proceed with the services of an Ontario Land Surveyor, to survey the unopened laneway; and That Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute all required documents necessary to complete the transactions in selling the U

Be It Therefore Resolved That Council, after reconsidering their motion passed on February 10, 2025 as Resolution C-2025-081, and having an update from staff with respect to discussions with both interested parties (Mr. Bertram and Mr. Zare) to discuss any opportunities of selling the Unopened Laneway in a means that was different from originally approved by Council on February 10, 2025, including the option of registering a permanent easement on the “North L”; hereby authorize the following: That Council approve the following split and sale of the Unopened Laneway, as shown on Schedule “1” attached and described as follows:  Part 1 to be conveyed to 5 Albert Street, Lot D, Plan 79, PIN No. 72004-0250, owned by Trustee of King Edward Masonic Lodge No. 464, to clear any encroachments.  Part 2 to be conveyed to 7 Albert Street, Lot E, Plan 79, PIN No. 72004-0251, owned by Ellen Teresa Bertram.  Part 3 to be conveyed to Part Lot 29, Plan 26, PIN No. 720040245, owned by Gary Richard Bertram.  Part 4 to also be conveyed to Part Lot 29, Plan 26, PIN No. 720040245, owned by Gary Richard Bertram with a permanent access easement, registered on title, for the purposes of ingress and egress in favour of the property municipally known as 67 River Street, Part Lot 29, Plan 26, PIN No. 72004-0244; and That Council authorize staff to proceed with the services of an Ontario Land Surveyor, to survey the unopened laneway; and That Council authorize the Deputy Mayor and Clerk to execute all

Be It Resolved That Report 2025-FI-022, Canada Community Building Fund - 2024 Annual Report be received.

Be It Resolved That Report 2025-FI-025, Parkland Reserve Fund - 2024 Annual Report be received.

Council - June 23, 2025 Be It Resolved That Report 2025-FI-020, Trust Fund Year-End Balances for 2024That Council be received.

Be It Resolved That Report 2025-FI-019, 2024 Year-End Surplus and Year-End Reserve Balances be received and; That Council direct the 2024 surplus of $616,834 be allocated as follows:  $17,953 to Library Rate Stabilization;  $150,000 to Working Fund Reserve to assist with Winter Control Disaster Event;  $100,000 to Public Works Winter Control Reserve;  $100,000 to Financial Software Replacement Reserve; and  Balance of approximately $248,881 to Rate Stabilization Reserve.

Be It Resolved That Report 2025-OP-013, Road Rehabilitation Alternative be received; and Council - June 23, 2025 That Council direct staff to tender for the installation of Open Graded Cold Mix on Concession 1 and Concession 3.

Be It Resolved That Communication Number 371/25, Request to Operate Refreshment Vehicle at Beaverton Harbour Park, submitted by Ronnie Dale of 'Papa Beans on the Run' be received; and That Council grant an exemption from Section 19 of the Refreshment Vehicle By-law Number 2382-2011-PP, as amended, to permit Papa Beans to operate within the Harbour Park at the Beaverton Harbour; and Council - June 23, 2025 That Council grant relief from Section 3(y) of the Parks By-law Number 1977-2006-PP, as amended, to permit the use of the BBQ unit on the hot dog cart; and That the owner and any operator/employee of the Refreshment Vehicle provide to the Township a Criminal Record Check (CRC) and a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) from a registered police association in Ontario; and That the owner provide a certificate of approval from the Durham Region Health Department for the hot dog cart; and That the owner provide proof of liability insurance in the amount of $2 Million (2,000,000) naming the Township of Brock as additional insured; and That an administrative fee of $300.00 be paid as part of, and in addition to, the Hot Dog Cart Application Fee.

Be It Resolved That Communication Number 388/25, Request to Operate Refreshment Vehicle in Beaverton Parks, submitted by Sean Smith of Weiner Wagon be received; and That Council grant an exemption from Section 19 of the Refreshment Vehicle By-law Number 2382-2011-PP, as amended, to permit Weiner Wagon to operate at Centennial Park; and That Council Grant relief from Section 3(y) of the Parks By-law Number 1977-2006-PP, as amended, to permit the use of the BBQ unit on the hot dog cart; and That the owner and any operator/employee of the Refreshment Vehicle provide to the township a Criminal Record Check (CRC) and a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) from a registered police association in Ontario, and Council - June 23, 2025 That a certificate of approval from the Brock Township Fire Department be provided to the Clerks Department; and That a certificate of approval from the Durham Region Health Department be provided to the Clerk's Department; and That the owner provide proof of liability insurance in the amount of $2 Million (2,000,000) naming the Township of Brock as additional insured; and That an administrative fee of $300.00 be paid as part of, and in addition to, the Hot Dog Cart Application Fee.

Whereas the Province has announced the expansion of strong mayor powers to another 169 municipalities as of May 1, 2025, in addition to the 47 municipalities which currently have received strong mayor powers; and Whereas the Province claims that strong mayor powers will get homes and infrastructure built faster, reduce red tape, and accelerate the delivery of key priorities; and Whereas research from the Association of Municipal Clerks & Treasurers of Ontario (AMCTO) has identified that: a) there is no evidence to suggest this legislation has any impact on the number of housings starts in municipalities that have been granted the powers; and b) strong mayor powers have blurred the political-administrative authority between the roles of head of council and chief administrative officers (CAOs), threatening the neutrality of the public service and politicizing local government leadership; and Whereas strong mayor powers is an erosion to the democratic process of an historically non—partisan municipal governance structure; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Brock hereby rejects the strong mayor powers granted to it, Council - June 23, 2025 and requests that the Province repeal the legislation, or offer the option to municipalities to opt out of strong mayor powers; and That this Resolution be forwarded to the Minister of Municipal Affairs & Housing Rob Flack, Premier Doug Ford, MPP Laurie Scott, and the Association of Municipalitie

Be it Resolved That the Notice of Motion presented by Councillor Campbell and Councillor Canavan requesting the establishment of an Ad- hoc Brock Arts Policy Advisory Committee, with the Terms of Reference providing input into the creation of a "Made in Brock" public art policy, in collaboration with staff, be

Council - June 23, 2025 Whereas On Saturday, March 29, 2025, a severe ice storm hit parts of southern Ontario, including the Township of Brock, coating trees and power lines in ice; and Whereas By Sunday, March 30th, 2025, much of Brock township was without hydro electric power, including both landline and cellular communications; and Whereas The Brock Emergency Control Group met on Sunday, March 30, 2025 to evaluate and address the growing concerns over ongoing damage and widespread communication failures; and Whereas in accordance with the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act, 1990, Mayor Schummer on behalf of the Township of Brock, declared a State of Emergency Sunday March 30, 2025; and Whereas Brock Township residents in our urban areas were without power for 2-3 days yet many of the rural/agricultural residents were without power for 10 days; and Whereas the Township of Brock has experienced incremental operating and capital costs to deal with the immediate effects of the emergency and the post cleanup costs. Be It Therefore Resolved That the Corporation of the Township of Brock requests the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing to activate the Municipal Disaster Recovery Assistance (MDRA) program; and That Council delegate and authorize the Director of Finance & Treasurer, Township of Brock to submit a MDRA claim on behalf of the Township of Brock and to verify and attest to the accuracy of the attached claim; and That Council direct staff to circulate thi

Be it Resolved That Council proceed into a Closed Meeting at 9:58 p.m. to discuss the following matters:  a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board pursuant to Section 239(2)(c) of the Municipal Act. Council - June 23, 2025

Be it Resolved That Council rise & report from the Closed meeting at 10:09 p.m.; and, That Council endorse all direction provided to staff at the Closed meeting held on June 23, 2025.

Be It Resolved That Council waive the requirement of the Public Notice Policy as it relates to holding a public meeting for the disposition of land known as Part 2 on Plan 40R-6091, being a portion of unopened road allowance between Concession 5 & Concession 6, Thorah; and That Council, in accordance with the Sale of Land Policy F21, approve the transfer of Part 2, Plan 40R-6091 to the Estate of Glenford (Glen) William Clarke and the Estate of Margo Joanne Clarke for the amount as noted in the closed meeting held on June 23, 2025; and That Council have consideration for By-Law 3359-2025 to declare Part 2, Plan 40R-6091, as surplus and sell to the Estate of Glenford (Glen) William Clarke and the Estate of Margo Joanne Clarke; and That Council delegate to the Deputy Mayor and Clerk delegated authority to execute all documentation to complete the transfer.

Be it Resolved That By-law 3333-2025, 3355-2025, 3358-2025, and 3359-2025 be taken as read, enacted and signed by the Regional Councillor/Deputy Mayor and Municipal Clerk.

Be it Resolved That By-law Number 3357-2025, being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Brock at its meeting held on June 23, 2025 be taken as read, enacted and signed by the Regional Councillor/Deputy Mayor and Clerk/Deputy CAO.

Be it Resolved That the meeting of Council adjourn at 10:11 p.m.