The Brockville Record

Matt Wren

Mayor · seen 2018-12-03 to 2026-10-13 · served 2018–2022, 2022–2026

146substantive motions movedof 358 meetings the minutes record them at
74procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
54substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
31meetings recorded absentof 358 they were on the record for
186–4recorded votes, for–againstrecorded votes are rare and a skewed sample

Vote count and office as published by the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, 2022 municipal election results (Open Government Licence – Ontario). Everything else on this page is read from Brockville’s own minutes.

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Council Meeting September 22, 2026
THAT the following items, as listed on the General Committee agenda are recommended by the Committee to be passed by Consent Agenda: 1.
For · 8–0 · Carried
General Committee September 15, 2026
THAT the Mayor and Fire Chief be authorized to execute an agreement between the Corporation of the City of Brockville Fire Services and the Town of Renfrew for Fire Dispatch Communications.
For · 5–0 · Carried
General Committee September 15, 2026
THAT the attached Appendix to the Fire Department of the City of Brockville Bylaw 049-2024 be approved; and THAT Bylaw 049-2024 be amended accordingly For: Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Deery, Councillor Hobbs…
For · 5–0 · Carried
General Committee August 11, 2026
Page 1 of 6 General Committee Minutes August 11, 2026 THAT an Ad Hoc Games Organizing Committee be established to develop and implement a comprehensive strategy that aims to manage the Ontario 55+ Summer Games in 2027…
For · 4–0 · Carried
General Committee August 11, 2026
THAT the Brockville Museum Exhibition Policy be adopted as amended to reflect a review period of four years rather than three.
For · 5–0 · Carried
General Committee August 11, 2026
THAT the new user fee for Museum Membership offered by the Brockville Museum be approved; and THAT the necessary bylaw be amended.
For · 5–0 · Carried
General Committee August 11, 2026
THAT report 2026-124 - Project 260036 - MURF Ball Diamonds and Pickleball Excavation Tender be received. For: Councillor Deery, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, Councillor Severson, and Mayor Wren
For · 5–0 · Carried
General Committee August 11, 2026
THAT Report 2026-122 In-Kind Fundraising Policy for the MURF Fundraising Campaign be received and approved; and THAT the In-Kind Fundraising Policy be implemented accordingly;
For · 5–0 · Carried
General Committee August 11, 2026
THAT report 2026-121 June 2026 Capital Status Report be received. For: Councillor Deery, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, Councillor Severson, and Mayor Wren
For · 5–0 · Carried
Council Meeting July 28, 2026
THAT the city’s share of funding of up to $9,200,000 for the construction of the Centeen Park Main Pump Station be allocated from the city’s Wastewater Reserve and debt financing.
For · 8–0 · Carried
Council Meeting July 28, 2026
THAT this report be referred back to staff to return with additional information related to Section 3.35 ix) (Parking Area Requirements) and to define home based business to the Council meeting in August.
For · 8–0 · Carried
Council Meeting July 28, 2026
THAT the following items, as listed on the General Committee agenda are recommended by the Committee to be passed by Consent Agenda: 1.
For · 8–0 · Carried
Council Meeting June 9, 2026
THAT the following items, as listed on the Planning and Development Committee agenda are recommended to be passed by Consent Agenda: 1.
For · 7–0 · Carried
Council Meeting May 26, 2026
THAT Council approve the Audited Financial Statements for the Corporation of the City of Brockville and the Downtown Business Improvement Area for the year ended December 31, 2023;
For · 7–0 · Carried
Council Meeting May 26, 2026
THAT Council delegate authority to the City Clerk for the appointment of the Joint Compliance Audit Committee for the Corporation of the City of Brockville; and THAT the necessary bylaw be prepared.
For · 7–0 · Carried
Council Meeting May 26, 2026
THAT Report 2026-85 2026 Municipal Election Accessibility Plan be received for information. For: Councillor Lavergne, Mayor Wren, Councillor Wales, Councillor Earle, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Kalivas,…
For · 7–0 · Carried
Council Meeting May 26, 2026
THAT building permit fee costs in the amount of $109,663.60 for the Multi- Use Recreation Facility construction and renovation project be approved and funded by the Arena Reserve For: Councillor Lavergne, Mayor Wren…
For · 6–1 · Carried
Council Meeting May 26, 2026
THAT staff be directed to create a comprehensive flag raising and civic recognition policy that allows for non international community flag raisings to continue.
For · 5–2 · Carried
General Committee May 19, 2026
THAT the following items as recommended by the General Committee be placed on the Consent Agenda: 1. 2026-81 Collection Management System Upgrade Brockville Museum 2. 2026-70 Museum Strategic Plan 2026-2030 3.
For · 3–0 · Carried
Council Meeting April 28, 2026
THAT Council approves the Restricted Period Delegation By-law to delegate authority to the City Manager in the event a restricted period occurs in 2026 due to the Municipal Election as per Section 275 of the Municipal…
For · 8–0 · Carried
Council Meeting April 28, 2026
THAT the following items, as listed on the Planning and Development Committee agenda are recommended to be passed by Consent Agenda: 1.
For · 7–1 · Carried
Council Meeting April 28, 2026
THAT the Fire Chief be authorized to enter into an agreement with the Ottawa Fire Department for trench rescue services. For: Mayor Wren, Councillor Wales, Councillor Deery, Councillor Earle, Councillor Fullarton…
For · 8–0 · Carried
Council Meeting April 28, 2026
THAT expenses in the amount of $12,000 to clean-up an encampment on City property be approved and funded by the Fiscal Policy Reserve.
For · 8–0 · Carried
Council Meeting April 28, 2026
THAT funding in the amount of $25,000 be approved for the Brockville General Hospital "imagine.Brockville.life" marketing campaign and funded by the Health-Care Levy.
For · 8–0 · Carried
Council Meeting April 28, 2026
THAT an extension of the Joint Party Agreement for Healthcare Recruitment with the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville the Town of Gananoque and the Town of Prescott for Healthcare Recruitment be extended to July 31…
For · 8–0 · Carried
Council Meeting April 28, 2026
THAT Council approve modification of the traffic configuration on Bartholomew St. to a southbound, one-way street between Pearl St. and King St. East;
For · 7–1 · Carried
Council Meeting March 24, 2026
THAT the policy on the Use of Corporate Resources During an Election Period as attached as Schedule A be adopted. For: Mayor Wren, Councillor Wales, Councillor Deery, Councillor Earle, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor…
For · 9–0 · Carried
Council Meeting March 24, 2026
THAT the following items, as listed on the General Committee agenda are recommended by the Committee to be passed by Consent Agenda: 1.
For · 9–0 · Carried
Council Meeting March 24, 2026
THAT the City of Brockville Anti-Racism Action Plan be adopted. For: Mayor Wren, Councillor Wales, Councillor Deery, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, Councillor Kalivas, Councillor Lavergne, and Councillor…
For · 8–1 · Carried
General Committee March 17, 2026
THAT the City of Brockville Anti-Racism Action Plan be adopted. For: Councillor Deery, Councillor Hobbs, Councillor Severson, and Mayor Wren
For · 4–0 · Carried
General Committee March 17, 2026
THAT the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement between the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville and the City of Brockville for Paramedic Services - Tiered Response Agreement.
For · 4–0 · Carried
General Committee March 17, 2026
THAT funding in the amount of $52,000 to support the Festivals and Events Coordinator position be approved and funded from the festival reserve.
For · 4–0 · Carried
General Committee March 17, 2026
THAT additional funding in the amount of $10,791 to complete the capital purchase of a Zamboni ice resurfacer with attachments in accordance with the ice resurfacer replacement capital project be approved and funded…
For · 4–0 · Carried
General Committee March 17, 2026
THAT the updated Downtown Temporary Patio Policy be adopted; and THAT up to $30,000 be approved from the Fiscal Policy Reserve to purchase additional barricades if needed to support the expansion of this program.
For · 4–0 · Carried
Council Meeting March 10, 2026
THAT the following items, as listed on the Planning and Development Committee agenda are recommended to be passed by Consent Agenda: 1.
For · 8–0 · Carried
Planning and Development Committee March 3, 2026
THAT Report 2026-33, 2023 & 2024 Building Department Report on fees be received; and Page 1 of 4 Planning and Development Committee Minutes March 3, 2026 THAT the $149,543.13 surplus in building permit fees collected…
For · 3–0 · Carried
Planning and Development Committee March 3, 2026
THAT the city transfer its responsibilities, as it relates to Part IV of the Clean Water Act, 2006, for the enforcement of regulating drinking water threats within the City of Brockville to Cambium Inc. for 2026.
For · 4–0 · Carried
Planning and Development Committee March 3, 2026
THAT the Mayor and City Clerk be approved to enter into an agreement with His Majesty the King in right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Infrastructure for funding in accordance with the Health and Safety…
For · 4–0 · Carried
General Committee February 17, 2026
THAT staff review the flag policy with respect to flag raising requests and compatibility with government of Canada standards;
For · 3–0 · Carried
Council Meeting January 27, 2026
THAT the following items, as listed on the General Committee agenda are recommended by the Committee to be passed by Consent Agenda: 1.
For · 7–0 · Carried

Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (31)

General CommitteeOctober 7, 2026
Planning and Development CommitteeOctober 6, 2026
Planning and Development CommitteeSeptember 1, 2026
Council MeetingAugust 25, 2026
General CommitteeJune 16, 2026
Council MeetingMay 12, 2026
General CommitteeApril 21, 2026
Planning and Development CommitteeApril 7, 2026
Council MeetingFebruary 10, 2026
Planning and Development CommitteeJanuary 6, 2026
CouncilJuly 22, 2025
Planning and Development Committee - Public Planning MeetingJune 6, 2023
Planning and Development CommitteeJune 6, 2023
Council (education)January 31, 2023
Finance & Administration CommitteeOctober 18, 2022
Finance & Administration CommitteeJuly 19, 2022
Finance & Administration CommitteeJune 21, 2022
Finance & Administration CommitteeApril 19, 2022
Finance & Administration CommitteeJuly 27, 2021
Finance & Administration CommitteeApril 20, 2021
Planning and Operations CommitteeJanuary 5, 2021
Finance & Administration CommitteeSeptember 15, 2020
Council (budget)February 18, 2020
CouncilOctober 8, 2019
Planning and Operations CommitteeSeptember 3, 2019
Finance & Administration Committee (FAC)June 18, 2019
TEST ONLY CouncilJune 18, 2019
CouncilMay 15, 2019
CouncilMay 14, 2019
Finance & Administration Committee (FAC)December 5, 2018
Planning and Operations Committee (POC)December 4, 2018

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 146)

THAT the following items as recommended by the General Committee be placed on the Consent Agenda: 1. 2026-131 Fire Dispatch Agreement, Town of Renfrew 2. 2026-132 Fire Regulating Bylaw - Appendix update 3. Information Items 1. 2026-133 2026 Annual Repayment Limit 2. 2026-134 2023-2026 Strategic Priorities Update Update June 2026
General Committee, September 15, 2026 · Carried
THAT the new user fee for Museum Membership offered by the Brockville Museum be approved; and THAT the necessary bylaw be amended. For: Councillor Deery, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, Councillor Severson, and Mayor Wren
General Committee, August 11, 2026 · Carried
THAT the applicable schedules of the Traffic By-law 21-93, be amended to reflect the implementation of two pedestrian crossovers at the following locations:  Brock Street at the Brock Trail, and  Bartholomew Street at the new 220 Bartholomew Street development For: Councillor Deery, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, and Mayor Wren
General Committee, July 21, 2026 · Carried
THAT $83,100 in additional project expenses to includ e optional items from the Reynolds Park Pavilion project tender, including a large roof mounted "Brockville Ontario" sign and solar powered light system be approved and funded by debt.
General Committee, July 21, 2026 · Referred
to Refer: THAT this report be
General Committee, July 21, 2026 · Referred
THAT a repair/replacement project for the St. Lawrence Park east pavilion roof and funding not to exceed $61,060 be approved; and THAT the East Pavilion project be funded from the project surplus of the Fire Station #2 roof repair/replacement capital project. For: Councillor Deery, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, and Mayor Wren
General Committee, July 21, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS the City of Brockville is committed to protecting the health, safety, and quality of life of its residents; and WHEREAS the City of Brockville recognizes the important economic role that responsible rail transportation and rail yard operations play in supporting regional employment, trade, industry, and the movement of good across Canada; and WHEREAS the CN Manitoba Rail Yard is located wi
Council Meeting, May 26, 2026 · Carried
THAT building permit fee costs in the amount of $109,663.60 for the Multi- Use Recreation Facility construction and renovation project be approved and funded by the Arena Reserve For: Councillor Lavergne, Mayor Wren, Councillor Wales, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Kalivas, and Councillor Severson Against: Councillor Earle
Council Meeting, May 26, 2026 · Carried
THAT Bylaw Number 045-2026 to confirm the Proceedings of Council at its meeting held on May 26, 2026 be read a first, second and third time, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed with the Seal of the Corporation and be recorded.
Council Meeting, May 26, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement between the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville and the City of Brockville for Paramedic Services - Tiered Response Agreement. For: Councillor Deery, Councillor Hobbs, Councillor Severson, and Mayor Wren
General Committee, March 17, 2026 · Carried
THAT the updated Downtown Temporary Patio Policy be adopted; and THAT up to $30,000 be approved from the Fiscal Policy Reserve to purchase additional barricades if needed to support the expansion of this program. For: Councillor Deery, Councillor Hobbs, Councillor Severson, and Mayor Wren
General Committee, March 17, 2026 · Carried
THAT staff review the flag policy with respect to flag raising requests and compatibility with government of Canada standards; and THAT staff conduct an online survey to collect public input on community flag raising protocol and the display of flags of other nations; and THAT staff solicit comment from organizations that have requested flag raisings in the past; and THAT staff provide a summary o
General Committee, February 17, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council adopt this report of expenses excluded from the 2026 Budget as a requirement of Ontario Regulation 284/09 passed under the Municipal Act, 2001. For: Councillor Deery, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, Councillor Severson, and Mayor Wren
General Committee, January 20, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Committee direct staff to bring a report back on the recommendations around the municipal election sign display timeframe at the General Committee meeting of January 20, 2026.
General Committee, November 18, 2025 · Carried
THAT Council approve a revised Capital Project and funding for a modular washroom facility at the Market St W and Water St corner park in the amount of $175,000 for a total project cost of $381,000 in advance of the 2026 Budget deliberations. For: Councillor Deery, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, Councillor Severson, and Mayor Wren
General Committee, October 21, 2025 · Carried
Page 5 of 11 General Committee Minutes October 21, 2025 WHEREAS the Province of Ontario, through the Integrated Energy Plan 2025 — Energy for Generations, has directed the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) and Ontario Energy Board (OEB) to adopt a more integrated, collaborative, and forward looking approach to electricity system planning; and WHEREAS the directives call for the establ
General Committee, October 21, 2025 · Carried
WHEREAS the Brockville and Area Music and Performing Arts Hall of Fame and the Brockville and Area Sports Hall of Fame are longstanding, volunteer-run initiatives that exist solely to honour and celebrate the achievements of individuals in our community; and WHEREAS these organizations have operated for decades without formal revenue streams, relying only on donations and sponsorships, and have co
General Committee, October 21, 2025 · Carried
WHEREAS reliable passenger rail service is a vital component of regional connectivity, economic development, and social inclusion for the residents of Brockville and surrounding communities; and Page 8 of 11 General Committee Minutes October 21, 2025 WHEREAS the recent decision by VIA Rail Canada, its postponement notwithstanding, to reduce service to only one train per day between Brockville and
General Committee, October 21, 2025 · Carried
THAT Council approve an expenditure in the amount of $9,400 plus net HST for the installation of a chain link fence along the permitter of City owned land along Butler’s Creek adjacent to the property at 25 Front Avenue East and that the funding be drawn from the Fiscal Policy Reserve. For: Councillor Deery, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, Councillor Severson, and Mayor Wren
General Committee, October 21, 2025 · Carried
THAT the following items as recommended by the Planning and Development Committee be placed on the Consent Agenda: 1. 2025-120 Main Pumping Station Design - Scope Revisions 2. 2025-119 King Street West Watermain Reconstruction - Phase 2
Planning and Development Committee, July 2, 2025 · Carried
THAT Zoning By-law 050-2014 be amended to rezone lands described as Part Lot 14 & 15, Block 29, Plan 67, City of Brockville, municipally known as 51 King Street West, from "MD-Mixed Use Downtown" Zone, subject to "Minimum 2 Storey Building Height at Page 2 of 5 Planning and Development Committee Minutes June 3, 2025 Street Edge" policies, "Maximum Building Height (21.0m [6- storeys])" policies, "C
Planning and Development Committee, June 3, 2025 · Carried
Page 3 of 5 Planning and Development Committee Minutes June 3, 2025 THAT the updated Building Bylaw and associated Building Permit Fees be adopted; and THAT Bylaw 093-2024 User Fees be amended as required; and THAT the necessary bylaws be prepared. For: Councillor Kalivas, Member Koolwine, Councillor Wales, and Mayor Wren Against: Councillor Earle
Planning and Development Committee, June 3, 2025 · Carried
THAT the motion be amended to direct that staff report back to General Committee in September with potential options and approaches to updating King Street infrastructure in the Business Improvement Area inclusive of surfaces, curbing, lighting and furnishings for the purpose of consideration in future budgets. Page 3 of 36 General Committee Minutes May 20, 2025 For: Councillor Deery, Councillor F
General Committee, May 20, 2025 · Carried
THAT staff be directed to proceed with remedial repairs of approximately 400-600 damaged interlocking stones on the City Hall entrance plaza for a cost of $10,650 funded by reserves; and THAT staff report back to General Committee in September with potential options and approaches to updating King Street infrastructure in the Business Improvement Area inclusive of surfaces, curbing, lighting and f
General Committee, May 20, 2025 · Carried
THAT the motion be amended to include direction to staff to provide additional information about Heritage Conservation Areas at the September Planning and Development Committee meeting. Page 3 of 6 Planning and Development Committee Minutes May 6, 2025 For: Councillor Earle, Councillor Kalivas, Member Koolwine, Councillor Lavergne, Councillor Wales, and Mayor Wren
Planning and Development Committee, May 6, 2025 · Carried
THAT staff be directed to schedule and promote a Developer's Meeting to provide an additional opportunity for feedback from the development community with respect to the Development Charges Background Study. For: Councillor Earle, Councillor Kalivas, Member Koolwine, Councillor Lavergne, Councillor Wales, and Mayor Wren
Planning and Development Committee, March 4, 2025 · Carried
THAT the project for Tunnel Lighting Maintenance be approved; and THAT up to $172,350 be funded from the Fiscal Policy Reserve. For: Councillor Deery, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, and Mayor Wren
General Committee, February 18, 2025 · Carried
Page 4 of 6 General Committee Minutes February 18, 2025 WHEREAS it is anticipated that US tariffs will have devastating consequences for the Canadian economy, local jobs and our community, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that staff be directed to review and recommend amendments to the City of Brockville’s Procurement Policy to establish a “Canada First” preference in the procurement of goods and serv
General Committee, February 18, 2025 · Carried
THAT the following items as recommended by the General Committee be placed on the Consent Agenda: 1. 2025-29 Market St. Washroom Phase 1 - Design Project 250029 Page 5 of 6 General Committee Minutes February 18, 2025 2. 2025-35 Tunnel Lighting Project 3. 2025-36 Procurement Policy Updates 4. 2025-37 Budgetary Control Policy Revision 5. 2025-34 Proposed User Fee Amendments Damages to City Property
General Committee, February 18, 2025 · Carried
THAT staff be directed to bring a recommendation to the Council Meeting of December 10, 2024 on proceeding with the remedial repairs of the (13) control and power pedestals and any further reparations as required. For: Councillor Deery, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, and Mayor Wren
General Committee, December 4, 2024 · Carried
THAT Council approve the tender from Ken Miller Excavating for Concrete Sidewalk & Curb Reconstruction on Centre Street in the amount of $45,653.61 (including net HST). For: Councillor Deery, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Severson, and Mayor Wren
General Committee, July 18, 2023 · Carried
THAT POL.C.19.200, Section 15 be amended by deleting: "The Clerk, upon receipt of a complete complaint shall acknowledge receipt of the complaint and convene a meeting of the Mayor, City Manager, and the Clerk to review the complaint and determine whether an investigation should be commenced. Where it is determined that a further review and investigation may be required, the complaint shall be for
General Committee, July 18, 2023 · Carried
THAT the following items as recommended by the General Committee be placed on the Consent Agenda:
General Committee, July 18, 2023 · Carried
THAT Report SR2023-119 be received.
THAT the following items as recommended by the Planning and Development Committee be placed on the Consent Agenda: 2023-115 Proposed Amendments Zoning By-law 050-2014 Windsor/Centennial - Stirling Meadows Subdivision 2023-116 Legal Opinion Request to Waive Fees for Winter Maintenance of Roads and Sidewalks Webster Crescent 2023-117 Legal Opinion Request for a reduction to the Cost Recovery (Lot Le
Planning and Development Committee, July 4, 2023 · Carried
THAT Council approve the DBIA to install banners along King St and sidewalk decals throughout the downtown for the 2023 season. For: Councillor Deery, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, Councillor Severson, and Mayor Wren
General Committee, June 20, 2023 · Carried
THAT Council approve staff recommendation to complete the Refugee Island Pavilion capital project utilizing the remaining $53,000 in capital funds, and THAT Council approve the procurement of construction services from J.I.M. Construction Inc. for $28,493 to construct the Refugee Island Pavilion. For: Councillor Deery, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, Councillor Severson, and Mayor Wren
General Committee, June 20, 2023 · Carried
THAT the following items as recommended by the General Committee be placed on the Consent Agenda: 2023-101 Next Generation 911 (NGEN 911) Additional Grant Allocations/ Expenditures 2023-105 Canadian Conservation Institute Facility Assessment Brockville Museum 2023-94 Community Art Submission Royal Canadian Legion Banners 2023-100 Community Art Submission DBIA Street Banners and Decals 2023-102 Inc
General Committee, June 20, 2023 · Carried
THAT the proposed Municipal Twinning Agreement Policy be amended to delete reference to the "ability, within existing resources, to maintain the relationships with exchange visits at least once in every five years." For: Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Deery, Councillor Hobbs, and Mayor Wren
General Committee, May 16, 2023 · Carried
THAT the motion be amended to delete: "THAT staff be directed to contact the partners in California and Australia and report back to Council with their willingness to renew the Agreements." For: Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Deery, and Mayor Wren Against: Councillor Hobbs
General Committee, May 16, 2023 · Carried

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