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)
11 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
THAT the Council of the Corporation of the City of Brockville hereby proclaims February 13, 2026 as Wear Red Canada Day.
Moved by Councillor Severson, seconded by Councillor Fullarton
Carried
THAT the resignation of Councillor Lavergne from the Aquatarium Board be accepted; and THAT Rob Williams be appointed to the Aquatarium Board; and THAT the necessary bylaw be enacted.
Moved by Councillor Wales, seconded by Councillor Kalivas
Carried
THAT Council for the Corporation of the City of Brockville receive this correspondence as information.
Moved by Councillor Severson, seconded by Councillor Deery
Carried
THAT the minutes of the Council Meeting of January 13, 2026 and the Special Council Meetings of January 14, 2026 and January 20, 2026 be adopted and circulated as read.
Moved by Councillor Deery, seconded by Councillor Kalivas
Carried
THAT the following items, as listed on the General Committee agenda are recommended by the Committee to be passed by Consent Agenda: 1. 2026-9 Sale of Con 5 Part Lot 35 Algonquin Rd THAT Council declare the property located adjacent to 5138 Algonquin Road as surplus to enable the sale of the land. 2. 2026-2 2026 Interim Tax Levy and Establishment of Due Dates THAT Council authorize the 2026 interim tax levy, due February 27, 2026, and establish August 31, 2026 as the due date for the second and final tax levy; and enact the necessary bylaw. Page 3 of 7 City of Brockville Council Meeting Minutes – Tuesday, January 27, 2026 3. 2026-13 2026 Temporary Borrowing Bylaw THAT Council approves a Temporary Borrowing Bylaw authorizing the Mayor and City Treasurer to borrow temporary working capital, as may be required for current operations, of up to $6,000,000 for the year 2026; and enact the necessary bylaw. 4. 2026-14 Ontario Regulation 284/09 Budget Matters-Expenses 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. 5. Information Items Report 2026-5 Sign By-law Election Signage; and Report 2026-4 Festivals and Events Fund THAT Report 2026-5 Sign By-law Election Signage and Report 2026-4 Festivals and Events Fund be received for information. For: Mayor Wren, Councillor Wales, Councillor Deery, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Kalivas, Councillor Lavergne, and Councillor Severson
Moved by Councillor Fullarton, seconded by Councillor Deery
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Wren, Councillor Wales, Councillor Deery, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Kalivas, Councillor Lavergne, Councillor Severson
THAT Council refer the matter of the Flag Policy Review back to the General Committee to complete the public engagement process and direct staff on areas of the policy to review. Page 4 of 7 City of Brockville Council Meeting Minutes – Tuesday, January 27, 2026 For: Mayor Wren, Councillor Wales, Councillor Deery, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Kalivas, Councillor Lavergne, and Councillor Severson
Moved by Councillor Fullarton, seconded by Councillor Severson
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Wren, Councillor Wales, Councillor Deery, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Kalivas, Councillor Lavergne, Councillor Severson
THAT Bylaws Numbered 009-2026 to 011-2026 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 Severson, seconded by Councillor Wales
Carried
THAT pursuant to Municipal Act, 2001, Section 239 Sub. 2 (c), Council resolve itself Closed Session at 6:12 p.m., closed to the public to consider: 1. a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; specifically, Dana Street
Moved by Councillor Deery, seconded by Councillor Kalivas
Carried
THAT the Closed Meeting of Council adjourn and the Open Session resume at 6:40 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Deery, seconded by Councillor Kalivas
Carried
THAT Bylaw Number 012-2026 to confirm the Proceedings of Council at its meeting held on January 27, 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.
Moved by Councillor Lavergne, seconded by Councillor Severson
Carried
THAT Council adjourn its proceedings until the next regular meeting scheduled for February 10, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Severson, seconded by Councillor Deery