The Brockville Record

Council

August 26, 2025

Who was there

Present (7): Philip Deery, Jeff Earle, Jane Fullarton, Katherine Hobbs, Mike Kalivas, Louise Severson, Matt Wren

Absent (1): Cameron Wales

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

What was decided (8 motions)

8 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

THAT Les Winters and Tracey Hughes be added to the DBIA Board of Directors; and THAT the resignations of Evan Buck and Deborah Lawrence from the DBIA Board of Director be accepted; and THAT the resignation of Kate McKinnon from the Brockville Public Library Board be accepted; and Page 2 of 8 City of Brockville Council Meeting Minutes – Tuesday, August 26, 2025 THAT the necessary Bylaw be enacted.
Moved by Councillor Earle, seconded by Councillor Deery
Carried
THAT a reserve fund for Police Services be created; and THAT the necessary bylaw be enacted. Page 4 of 8 City of Brockville Council Meeting Minutes – Tuesday, August 26, 2025 For: Mayor Wren, Councillor Deery, Councillor Earle, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, Councillor Kalivas, Councillor Lavergne, and Councillor Severson
Moved by Councillor Fullarton, seconded by Councillor Severson
Carried
In favour (8): Mayor Wren, Councillor Deery, Councillor Earle, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, Councillor Kalivas, Councillor Lavergne, Councillor Severson
THAT an alternative voting method (telephone and Internet voting) be approved for the 2026 Municipal Election; and THAT the necessary bylaw be prepared. For: Mayor Wren, Councillor Deery, Councillor Earle, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, Councillor Kalivas, Councillor Lavergne, and Councillor Severson
Moved by Councillor Fullarton, seconded by Councillor Severson
Carried
In favour (8): Mayor Wren, Councillor Deery, Councillor Earle, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, Councillor Kalivas, Councillor Lavergne, Councillor Severson
THAT Bylaws Numbered 065-2025 to 069-2025 be introduced and the same be now read a first, second and third time, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed with the Seal of the Corporation and be recorded.
Moved by Councillor Kalivas, seconded by Councillor Lavergne
Carried
THAT pursuant to Municipal Act, 2001, Section 239 Sub. 2 (b) and (c), Council resolve itself Closed Session at 6:40 p.m., closed to the public to consider: Page 6 of 8 City of Brockville Council Meeting Minutes – Tuesday, August 26, 2025 1. personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; specifically, Committee membership; and 2. a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; specifically, 36-46 King Street West and other property matters.
Moved by Councillor Hobbs, seconded by Councillor Earle
Carried
THAT the Closed Meeting of Council adjourn and the Open Session resume at 7:46 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Kalivas, seconded by Councillor Fullarton
Carried
THAT Bylaw Number 070-2025 to confirm the Proceedings of Council at its meeting held on August 26, 2025 be read a first, second and third time, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed with the Seal of the Corporation and be recorded.
Moved by Councillor Kalivas, seconded by Councillor Earle
Carried
THAT Council adjourn its proceedings until the next regular meeting scheduled for September 9, 2025.
Moved by Councillor Kalivas, seconded by Councillor Fullarton
Carried

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