County of Brant Council
Revised Agenda

Meeting #:

Date:

Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Time:

6:00 P.m. - 10:00 P.m.

Location:

Council Chambers

7 Broadway Street West

Paris, ON

Alternative formats and communication supports are available upon request. For more information, please contact the County of Brant Accessibility and Inclusion Coordinator at 519-442-7268 or by email

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1.

Attendance

2.

Land Acknowledgement

As we gather, we acknowledge that we meet on the lands and territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, Six Nations of the Grand River, and the traditional territory of the Attiwanderonk. 

We remind ourselves that the County of Brant is situated on lands that are full of rich Indigenous history and home to many First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people today; we recognize the significance of their contributions to the past, present, and future of this land.

As a County we have a shared responsibility for the stewardship of the land on which we live and work and a commitment to the Truth and Reconciliation calls to action. We commit to continue learning, reflecting on our past, and working in allyship.

3.

Approval of Agenda

Recommendation

That the County of Brant Council Agenda of April 22, 2025 be approved. 

4.

Declaration of Pecuniary Interests

5.

Delegations / Petitions / Presentations

5.1

Gerry Paxton - Sacred Heart Parish, Paris Ontario - Request to Waive Fees

6.

Adoption of Minutes from Previous Meetings

6.1

County of Brant Council Minutes of March 25, 2025

7.

Business Arising from the Minutes

8.

Consent Items

8.1

Consent Items to be Approved

8.2

Consent Items to be Received

8.2.1

County of Brant Public Library - Meeting Minutes of February 26, 2025

8.2.2

City of Brantford - Social Services Resolutions - March 25, 2025

8.2.3

Grand River Conservation Authority - Summary of General Membership Meeting - March 28, 2025

8.2.4

Regional Municipality of Durham Resolution Amendment - Protecting Canadian Values: Ban the Nazi Swastika in Canada

8.2.5

Long Point Region Conservation Authority - Board of Directors Meeting Minutes - March 7, 2025

8.2.6

Township of Joly Resolution - No Paid Plasma

8.2.7

Town of Tillsonburg Resolution - Strong Mayor Powers

8.2.8

County of Brant O.P.P. Detachment Board Minutes - February 25, 2025

8.2.9

Whitewater Region Resolution - Request to Increase Tile Drain Amount

8.2.10

Whitewater Region Resolution - Ontario Deposit Return Program

8.2.11

Town of Saugeen Shores - Opposition to Proposed Amendments to O.Reg 530/22 to Expand Strong Mayor Powers

8.2.12

Township of Howick - Accelerated High Speed Internet Program Update

8.2.13

John Noble Home Committee of Management Minutes - March 12, 2025

8.2.14

Town of Amherstburg Resolution - Letter to the Premier - Opposition to Strong Mayor Powers

8.2.15

Township of Rideau Lakes Resolution - Opposition to Strong Mayor Powers

9.

Committee Reports

9.1

Paramedic Services Committee Report - March 26, 2025

9.2

Administration and Operations Committee Report - April 15, 2025

10.

Staff Reports

10.1

RPT-0184-25 - County of Brant Library Board - Appointments and By-law Amendment - S. Katikapalli

Recommendation

That the County of Brant Council receive RPT-0184-25 as information;

And that staff be directed to advertise for one (1) citizen member for the County of Brant Library Board for the remainder of the term;

And that the County of Brant Council direct staff to amend the County of Brant Library Board composition as follows: “That the County of Brant Public Library Board shall consist of ten (10) members appointed by the Council of the Corporation of the County of Brant, of whom two (2) shall be members of the said Council, one (1) shall be the head of the said Council or his or her designate, and seven (7) shall be qualified resident appointees”;

And that the appropriate by-law be presented to Council for consideration;

And further that Council appoint a designate for the Mayor to attend the Library Board for the remainder of the term. 

10.2

RPT-0186-25 - Supplementary Report to RPT-0160-25 - Vehicle for Hire By-law - G. Bergeron

Recommendation

That Council approve an increase the maximum age of regular Taxicabs and from 10 years to 12 years;

And that the age limit surrounding Accessible Taxicabs be removed; 

And that Taxicabs, Accessible Taxicabs and Limousines older than 10 years old require safety standards certificates to be submitted to the Licensing Officer semi-annually, within the previous 60 days from March 31 and September 30.

That the amending By-law to reflect these changes be approved. 

11.

Communications

12.

Resolutions

12.1

Proclamation Request - Lucy Marco - Month of June as Seniors Month

That the request for flag-raising be approved, in recognition of Senior's Month.

12.2

Notice of Motion: Councillor Oakley

WHEREAS the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) represents the interests of member municipalities on policy and program matters that fall within federal jurisdiction;

WHEREAS FCM’s Board of Directors is comprised of elected municipal officials from all regions and sizes of communities to form a broad base of support and provide FCM with the united voice required to carry the municipal message to the federal government; and

WHEREAS FCM’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held in conjunction with the Annual Conference and Trade Show, May 29 to June 1, 2025, followed by the election of FCM’s Board of Directors;

BE IT RESOLVED that Council of the County of Brant endorse Lukas Oakley to stand for election on FCM’s Board of Directors, for the period starting in June 2025 and ending June 2027; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Council assumes all costs associated with Lukas Oakley attending FCM’s Board of Directors meetings.

13.

Other Business

14.

In Camera

15.

By-laws

15.1

By-law Number 39-25 - Being a By-law to Amend the County of Brant Fence By-law Number 135-23 (180 Grand River Street North)

15.2

By-law Number 40-25 - Being a By-law to Appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officers (Emma Franks and Devan Shaw)

15.3

By-law Number 41-25 - Being a By-law to Provide for the Adoption of Tax Rates and to Further Provide for Penalty and Interest in Default of Payment Thereof for 2025

15.4

By-law Number 42-25 - Being a By-law to Amend County of Brant Vehicle For Hire By-law Number 58-22

15.5

By-law Number 43-25 - Being a By-law to Establish Fees and Charges to be Collected by the Corporation of the County of Brant for 2025

15.6

By-law Number 44-25 - Being a By-law to amend County of Brant By-law 2-99 with respect to the size and composition of the Library Board

15.7

By-law Number 45-25 - Being a By-law to Authorize the Execution of a Letter of Agreement for Funding Under the Dedicated Gas Tax Funds for Public Transportation Program

15.8

By-law Number 46-25 - Being a By-law To confirm the proceedings of Council

16.

Next Meeting and Adjournment

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the County of Brant Council Chambers.