The Brockville Record

Council

November 25, 2025

Who was there

Present (9): Philip Deery, Jeff Earle, Jane Fullarton, Katherine Hobbs, Mike Kalivas, Nathalie Lavergne, Louise Severson, Cameron Wales, Matt Wren

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 (11 motions)

9 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

THAT the minutes of the Council Meeting of November 11, 2025 be adopted and circulated as read.
Moved by Councillor Severson, seconded by Councillor Deery
Carried
THAT in recognition of Palestine's Independence Day on November 15, that the flag of Palestine be flown at Tunnel Bay from Friday, November 28 through to Monday, December 1, 2025. Page 2 of 7 City of Brockville Council Meeting Minutes – Tuesday, November 25, 2025 For: Councillor Wales, Councillor Kalivas, Councillor Lavergne, and Councillor Severson Against: Mayor Wren, Councillor Deery, Councillor Fullarton, and Councillor Hobbs
Moved by Councillor Wales, seconded by Councillor Kalivas
Defeated
In favour (4): Councillor Wales, Councillor Kalivas, Councillor Lavergne, Councillor Severson · Opposed (4): Mayor Wren, Councillor Deery, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs
THAT the flag-raising request submitted by the Brockville Peace Collective be referred to staff, and THAT staff review the City's Community Flag Raisings and Flag Protocol Policy at the direction of the General Committee and report back by March 2026 with recommendations, if any, together with a recommendation on the request; and THAT public engagement efforts be prioritized in this review. For: Mayor Wren, Councillor Deery, Councillor Fullarton, and Councillor Hobbs Against: Councillor Wales, Councillor Kalivas, Councillor Lavergne, and Councillor Severson
Moved by Councillor Deery, seconded by Councillor Fullarton
Defeated
THAT staff be directed to review the City's Community Flag Raisings and Flag Protocol Policy at the direction of the General Committee and report back by March 2026 with recommendations, if any, together with a recommendation on the request; and THAT public engagement efforts be prioritized in this review.
Moved by Councillor Deery, seconded by Councillor Wales
Carried
THAT Council approve the Development Charges Background Study, dated December 23, 2024 including Addendums dated February 25, 2025, and November 12, 2025, prepared by Watson & Associates Economists Ltd; and THAT staff be directed to bring an annual administrative report of Development Charges to Council; and THAT the necessary bylaw be prepared. For: Mayor Wren, Councillor Wales, Councillor Deery, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, Councillor Kalivas, Councillor Lavergne, and Councillor Severson Against: Councillor Earle
Moved by Councillor Hobbs, seconded by Councillor Lavergne
Carried
In favour (8): Mayor Wren, Councillor Wales, Councillor Deery, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, Councillor Kalivas, Councillor Lavergne, Councillor Severson · Opposed (1): Councillor Earle
THAT the following items, as listed on the General Committee agenda are recommended by the Committee to be passed by Consent Agenda: 1. 2025-182 First Impressions Community Exchange Program Brockville and Cobourg Page 4 of 7 City of Brockville Council Meeting Minutes – Tuesday, November 25, 2025 THAT Report 2025-182 be received for information. 2. 2025-181 Pre-Election Report 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. For: Mayor Wren, Councillor Wales, Councillor Deery, Councillor Earle, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, Councillor Kalivas, Councillor Lavergne, and Councillor Severson
Moved by Councillor Fullarton, seconded by Councillor Deery
Carried
In favour (9): Mayor Wren, Councillor Wales, Councillor Deery, Councillor Earle, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, Councillor Kalivas, Councillor Lavergne, Councillor Severson
THAT staff be directed to develop a policy for limited rental use of the Rotary Outdoor Rink Facility including new a user fee in the 2026 budget for Council consideration. For: Mayor Wren, Councillor Wales, Councillor Deery, Councillor Earle, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, Councillor Kalivas, Councillor Lavergne, and Councillor Severson
Moved by Councillor Severson, seconded by Councillor Earle
Carried
In favour (9): Mayor Wren, Councillor Wales, Councillor Deery, Councillor Earle, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, Councillor Kalivas, Councillor Lavergne, Councillor Severson
THAT report 2025-185 November 2025 Variance Report be received. Page 5 of 7 City of Brockville Council Meeting Minutes – Tuesday, November 25, 2025 For: Mayor Wren, Councillor Wales, Councillor Deery, Councillor Earle, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, Councillor Kalivas, Councillor Lavergne, and Councillor Severson
Moved by Councillor Kalivas, seconded by Councillor Fullarton
Carried
In favour (9): Mayor Wren, Councillor Wales, Councillor Deery, Councillor Earle, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, Councillor Kalivas, Councillor Lavergne, Councillor Severson
THAT Bylaw Number 083-2025 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 Earle, seconded by Councillor Lavergne
Carried
THAT Bylaw Number 084-2025 to confirm the Proceedings of Council at its meeting held on November 25, 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 Severson
Carried
THAT Council adjourn its proceedings until the next regular meeting scheduled for December 9, 2025.
Moved by Councillor Wales, seconded by Councillor Fullarton
Carried

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