The Brockville Record

Council Meeting

September 22, 2026

Who was there

Present (8): Philip Deery, Jane Fullarton, Katherine Hobbs, Mike Kalivas, Nathalie Lavergne, Louise Severson, Cameron Wales, Matt Wren

Absent (1): Jeff Earle

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 (10 motions)

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

THAT the minutes of the Council Meeting of September 8, 2026 be adopted.
Moved by Councillor Hobbs, seconded by Councillor Severson
Carried
THAT the Council for the Corporation of the City of Brockville hereby proclaim the month of October as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month and October 15th as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day.
Moved by Councillor Severson, seconded by Councillor Lavergne
Carried
THAT the Council of the Corporation of the City of Brockville proclaim the month of October 2026 as National Disability Employment Awareness Month in the City of Brockville; and THAT the National Disability Employment Awareness Flag be flown at Reynolds Park from October 13th to October 19th, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Wales, seconded by Councillor Deery
Carried
THAT Council approve the revised meeting schedule for the remainder of the Council term.
Moved by Councillor Fullarton, seconded by Councillor Severson
Carried
Original Motion: THAT Council receive this correspondence as information.
Moved by Councillor Wales, seconded by Councillor Kalivas
Carried
Motion to Refer: THAT Council receive this correspondence as information; and Page 3 of 7 City of Brockville Council Meeting Minutes – Tuesday, September 22, 2026 THAT the matter of tree planting at the Dana Street Greenbelt be referred to the October General Committee meeting; and THAT staff provide information about costs, funding sources and potential locations for the re-planting of additional trees at the Dana Street Greenbelt this fall.
Moved by Councillor Wales, seconded by Councillor Hobbs
Carried
THAT the following items, as listed on the General Committee agenda are recommended by the Committee to be passed by Consent Agenda: 1. 2026-131 Fire Dispatch Agreement, Town of Renfrew THAT the Mayor and Fire Chief be authorized to execute an agreement between the Corporation of the City of Brockville Fire Services and the Town of Renfrew for Fire Dispatch Communications. 2. 2026-132 Fire Regulating Bylaw - Appendix update THAT the attached Appendix to the Fire Department of the City of Brockville Bylaw 049-2024 be approved; and THAT Bylaw 049-2024 be amended accordingly Page 4 of 7 City of Brockville Council Meeting Minutes – Tuesday, September 22, 2026 3. Information Items: THAT the following items be received for information: 1. 2026-133 2026 Annual Repayment Limit 2. 2026-134 2023-2026 Strategic Priorities Update Update June 2026 For: Mayor Wren, Councillor Wales, Councillor Deery, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, Councillor Kalivas, Councillor Lavergne, and Councillor Severson
Moved by Councillor Fullarton, seconded by Councillor Hobbs
Carried
In favour (8): Mayor Wren, Councillor Wales, Councillor Deery, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, Councillor Kalivas, Councillor Lavergne, Councillor Severson
THAT Bylaws Numbered 067-2026 to 069-2026 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 Kalivas, seconded by Councillor Wales
Carried
THAT Bylaw Number 070-2026 to confirm the Proceedings of Council at its meeting held on September 22, 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 Deery, seconded by Councillor Fullarton
Carried
THAT Council adjourn its proceedings until the next regular meeting scheduled for October 13, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Lavergne, seconded by Councillor Severson
Carried

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