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 (17 motions)
17 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
THAT the minutes of the Council Meeting of March 24, 2026 be adopted and circulated as read.
Moved by Councillor Wales, seconded by Councillor Deery
Carried
THAT the Council of the Corporation of the City of Brockville wish to proclaim the month of May as Community Living Month in the City of Brockville; and THAT the Community Living Flag be flown at Tunnel Bay from May 4 to 8, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Deery, seconded by Councillor Hobbs
Carried
THAT the Council of the Corporation of the City of Brockville wish to proclaim May 1, 2026 as Doctor's Day in the City of Brockville; and THAT the Brockville Arts Centre be illuminated in blue in support of this cause.
Moved by Councillor Severson, seconded by Councillor Earle
Carried
THAT the Council of the Corporation of the City of Brockville receive this correspondence as information.
Moved by Councillor Kalivas, seconded by Councillor Deery
Carried
THAT Councillor Severson be appointed to represent the City of Brockville on the HART Hub Community Committee.
Moved by Councillor Wales, seconded by Councillor Hobbs
Carried
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 Act; and THAT the necessary bylaw be prepared. For: Mayor Wren, Councillor Wales, Councillor Deery, Councillor Earle, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, Councillor Kalivas, and Councillor Severson
Moved by Councillor Severson, seconded by Councillor Fullarton
Carried
In favour (8): Mayor Wren, Councillor Wales, Councillor Deery, Councillor Earle, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, Councillor Kalivas, Councillor Severson
THAT the following items, as listed on the Planning and Development Committee agenda are recommended to be passed by Consent Agenda: 1. Information Items THAT the following Information Items be received for information: 1. 2026-52 2025 Annual Building & Bylaw Services Activity Report Page 4 of 14 City of Brockville Council Meeting Minutes – Tuesday, April 28, 2026 2. 2026-47 Planning Department Annual Report 2025 For: Mayor Wren, Councillor Wales, Councillor Deery, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, Councillor Kalivas, and Councillor Severson Against: Councillor Earle
Moved by Councillor Wales, seconded by Councillor Earle
THAT the following items, as listed on the General Committee agenda are recommended by the Committee to be passed by Consent Agenda: Councillor Earle requested to remove Item 2026-55 Trench Rescue Brockville Fire / Ottawa Fire - Automatic Aid Agreement and Item 2026-66- Funding Request - Encampment Cleanup from the Consent Agenda. 1. 2026-64 Bandwango User Fees for City Pass THAT a new user fee for a City Pass via the Bandwango platform and offered by Brockville Tourism be approved; and THAT the necessary bylaw be amended. Page 5 of 14 City of Brockville Council Meeting Minutes – Tuesday, April 28, 2026 2. 2026-62 Bicycle Rental User Fees THAT a new user fee for bicycle rentals offered by Brockville Tourism be approved; and THAT the necessary bylaw be amended. 3. 2026-48 Transit Stop Announcement System Procurement 250064 THAT additional expenses in the amount of $10,026 be approved and funded by the Canada Public Transit Fund (CPTF) and Fiscal Policy Reserve to install the TransitFare Next Stop announcement system for new transit bus purchased under 250069. 4. 2026-46 AMCO OACAP Funding Support THAT the Airport Commission recommends the consideration of a motion in favor of the Ontario Airport Capital Assistance Program (OACAP) as advocated by the Airport Management Council of Ontario (AMCO). 5. 2026-60 Marine Power Pedestal Capital Project Procurement 260028 THAT additional expenses of up to $3,000 funded by the Fiscal Policy Reserve be approved to complete the installation
Moved by Councillor Deery, seconded by Councillor Fullarton
Carried
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, Councillor Hobbs, Councillor Kalivas, and Councillor Severson
Moved by Councillor Deery, seconded by Councillor Hobbs
Carried
In favour (8): Mayor Wren, Councillor Wales, Councillor Deery, Councillor Earle, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, Councillor Kalivas, Councillor Severson
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: Mayor Wren, Councillor Wales, Councillor Deery, Councillor Earle, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, Councillor Kalivas, and Councillor Severson
Moved by Councillor Deery, seconded by Councillor Hobbs
Carried
In favour (8): Mayor Wren, Councillor Wales, Councillor Deery, Councillor Earle, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, Councillor Kalivas, Councillor Severson
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: Mayor Wren, Councillor Wales, Councillor Deery, Councillor Earle, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, Councillor Kalivas, and Councillor Severson
Moved by Councillor Kalivas, seconded by Councillor Severson
Carried
In favour (8): Mayor Wren, Councillor Wales, Councillor Deery, Councillor Earle, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, Councillor Kalivas, Councillor Severson
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, 2026; and THAT the necessary by-law be enacted. For: Mayor Wren, Councillor Wales, Councillor Deery, Councillor Earle, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, Councillor Kalivas, and Councillor Severson
Moved by Councillor Hobbs, seconded by Councillor Earle
Carried
In favour (8): Mayor Wren, Councillor Wales, Councillor Deery, Councillor Earle, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, Councillor Kalivas, Councillor Severson
THAT Council approve modification of the traffic configuration on Bartholomew St. to a southbound, one-way street between Pearl St. and King St. East; and THAT Council amend Traffic Bylaw 21-93 Schedule I - Stop signs, Schedule X - One-way streets be amended accordingly; and THAT Council amend Parking Bylaw 119-1989 Schedule 1, Schedule 2, Schedule 6, and Schedule 7, to prescribe on-street parking on Bartholomew St. to the east side only; and THAT the effective date of the bylaw amendment corresponds to the reopening of Bartholomew St. pending the reconstruction project. For: Mayor Wren, Councillor Wales, Councillor Deery, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, Councillor Kalivas, and Councillor Severson Against: Councillor Earle
Moved by Councillor Wales, seconded by Councillor Severson
THAT Bylaws Numbered 031-2026 to 039-2026 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 Hobbs, seconded by Councillor Earle
Carried
THAT the Closed Meeting of Council adjourn and the Open Session resume at 8:00 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Wales, seconded by Councillor Fullarton
Carried
THAT Bylaw Number 040-2026 to confirm the Proceedings of Council at its meeting held on April 28, 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 Earle, seconded by Councillor Hobbs
Carried
THAT Council adjourn its proceedings until the next regular meeting scheduled for May 12, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Deery, seconded by Councillor Severson