The Brockville Record

Council Meeting

August 25, 2026

Who was there

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

Absent (2): Nathalie Lavergne, 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 (15 motions)

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

THAT the minutes of the Council Meeting of July 28, 2026 be adopted.
Moved by Councillor Kalivas, seconded by Councillor Severson
Carried
THAT the resignation of Barry Moss and Larry Journal from the Aquatarium Board be accepted; and THAT Councillor Fullarton and Councillor Deery be appointed to the Aquatarium Board; and THAT the necessary bylaw be enacted.
Moved by Councillor Wales, seconded by Councillor Hobbs
Carried
THAT the Letter of Intention related to the Downtown Brockville Photo Op Trail and Full Hearts and Full Shelves Initiative be received and that a letter of support be provided by City Council for inclusion in the grant funding application.
Moved by Councillor Deery, seconded by Councillor Hobbs
Carried
THAT Council of the Corporation of the City of Brockville receive the Integrity Commissioner's - Annual Report for information.
Moved by Councillor Wales, seconded by Councillor Severson
Carried
THAT the Fire Chief be authorized to prepare and submit an application to the Province of Ontario for the Fire Protection Grant to support the renovation of a section of the main floor of Fire Station #1. For: Councillor Wales, Councillor Deery, Councillor Earle, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, Councillor Kalivas, and Councillor Severson
Moved by Councillor Kalivas, seconded by Councillor Deery
Carried
THAT Council receive report for information. For: Councillor Wales, Councillor Deery, Councillor Earle, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, Councillor Kalivas, and Councillor Severson
Moved by Councillor Hobbs, seconded by Councillor Severson
Carried
THAT Zoning Bylaw 050-2014 be amended to implement the changes as proposed and prepared by NPG Solutions with the exclusions of Section 3.21 k) (home industries) and 3.22 xii) (home occupations); and THAT Zoning Bylaw 050-2014 be further amended in relation to "Home Industries" and "Home Occupations" remain but be further refined and read "retail, except for the sale of goods in accordance with Section 3.21 (i)" for "Home Industries" and "retail, except for the sale of goods in accordance with Section 3.22 b) vii) and viii)" for "Home Occupations". For: Councillor Wales, Councillor Deery, Councillor Earle, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, Councillor Kalivas, and Councillor Severson
Moved by Councillor Wales, seconded by Councillor Earle
Carried
THAT the following items, as listed on the General Committee agenda are recommended by the Committee to be passed by Consent Agenda: 1. 2026-123 2027 Ontario 55+ Summer Games Ad Hoc Games Organizing Committee 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 along with associated subcommittees; and THAT the draft Terms of Reference for the Ad Hoc Games Organizing Committee be adopted; and THAT the necessary bylaw be adopted. 2. 2026-118 Museum Collection Policy THAT the Brockville Museum Collection Policy be adopted as amended to reflect a review period of four years rather than three. 3. 2026-119 Museum Exhibition Policy THAT the Brockville Museum Exhibition Policy be adopted as amended to reflect a review period of four years rather than three. 4. 2026-120 Museum Membership Program - New User Fee THAT the new user fee for Museum Membership offered by the Brockville Museum be approved, and THAT the necessary bylaw be amended. 5. 2026-121 June 2026 Capital Status Report THAT report 2026-121 June 2026 Capital Status Report be received. For: Councillor Wales, Councillor Deery, Councillor Earle, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, Councillor Kalivas, and Councillor Severson
Moved by Councillor Deery, seconded by Councillor Hobbs
Carried
THAT report 2026-124 - Project 260036 - MURF Ball Diamonds and Pickleball Excavation Tender be received. For: Councillor Wales, Councillor Deery, Councillor Earle, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, Councillor Kalivas, and Councillor Severson
Moved by Councillor Kalivas, seconded by Councillor Severson
Carried
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; and THAT authorization of in-kind donations in accordance with the Policy be accepted. For: Councillor Wales, Councillor Deery, Councillor Earle, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, and Councillor Kalivas
Moved by Councillor Hobbs, seconded by Councillor Wales
Carried
THAT Bylaws Numbered 056-2026 and 060-2026 to 063-2026 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 Deery, seconded by Councillor Wales
Carried
THAT pursuant to the Municipal Act , 2001, Section 239 Sub. 2 (d), Council resolve itself Closed Session at 6:51 p.m., closed to the public to consider: labour relations or employee negotiations; specifically, Union Negotiations
Moved by Councillor Kalivas, seconded by Councillor Hobbs
Carried
THAT the Closed Meeting of Council adjourn and the Open Session resume at 7:24 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Hobbs, seconded by Councillor Deery
Carried
THAT Bylaw Number 064-2026 to confirm the Proceedings of Council at its meeting held on August 25, 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 Wales, seconded by Councillor Severson
Carried
THAT Council adjourn its proceedings until the next regular meeting scheduled for September 8, 2026 .
Moved by Councillor Earle, seconded by Councillor Deery
Carried

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