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MONTHLY NEWSLETTER

April 22, 2022 | Issue 4

Upcoming Meetings

The digital Council Calendar makes it easier then ever to livestream meetings, access agenda and minutes and submit a delegation request. Click on an event and select the HTML agenda to access the livestream or recording that is connected to the meeting agenda.

Committee of the Whole - April 25, 2022 at 1:00 p.m.
Council - April 25, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.
Committee of the Whole - May 7, 2022 at 10:00 a.m.

View the Council & Committee Calendar

23rd Annual Charity Golf Tournament

Join us on June 23, 2022 for the 23rd Annual Township of Brock Charity Golf Tournament. Registration and lunch will begin at 10:30 with a shot gun start at 12 noon.

Player registration, dinner registration and sponsorship opportunities are now available online.

All proceeds from this 2022 fund-raising event will be used to assist local non-profit organizations in completing quality community and youth-oriented projects and programs. Over the first 22 years of this tournament you have raised over $236,472 for this great cause.

2022 Municipal Election

Candidate Nominations – 2022 Municipal Election

NOTICE is hereby given to the Municipal Electors of the TOWNSHIP OF BROCK

Nominations in the Township of Brock for the Election, which will be held on Monday, October 24, 2022, will be accepted for the following list of elected offices by completing the prescribed form in the Office of the Clerk:

Mayor: One (1) Member to be elected by general vote;

Regional Councillor: One (1) Member to be elected by general vote;

Ward Councillors: Five (5) Members to be elected by the electors of each of the five (5) Wards in the Township of Brock.

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*Regional Chair

One (1) to be elected to represent the combined area of the Regional Municipality of Durham

*NOTE: Nominations will be received in the Clerk’s office of the Regional Municipality of Durham, 605 Rossland Road East, Whitby, Ontario, L1N 6A3

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*English Language Durham District School Board – Durham District School Board

One (1) Trustee to be elected to represent the combined area of the Townships of Uxbridge, Scugog, and Brock

*NOTE: Nominations will be received in the Clerk’s office of the Township of Scugog, 181 Perry Street, Port Perry, Ontario

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*English Language Durham Catholic District School Board – Durham Catholic District School Board

One (1) Trustee to be elected to represent the combined area of the Townships of Uxbridge, Scugog, and Brock

*NOTE: Nominations will be received in the Clerk’s office of the Township of Uxbridge, 51 Toronto Street South, Uxbridge, Ontario

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*French Language Public School Board – Conseil scolaire Viamonde

One (1) Trustee to be elected to represent the combined areas of the Counties of Haliburton, Northumberland, Peterborough, Peterborough (City), City of Kawartha Lakes, Quinte West (City), and Durham Region

*NOTE: Nominations will be received in the City Clerk Services, City of Oshawa, 50 Centre Street South, Oshawa, Ontario

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*French Language Catholic District School Board – Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir

One (1) Trustee to be elected to represent the combined areas of the Counties of Northumberland, Hastings, Peterborough, City of Kawartha Lakes, Peterborough (City), Quinte West (City), and Durham Region.

*NOTE: Nominations will be received in the City Clerk Services, City of Oshawa, 50 Centre Street South, Oshawa, Ontario

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Nomination Procedures

Nominations are required to be submitted on the prescribed form (available online and at the Clerk’s office), which must be endorsed by at least 25 persons who are eligible electors within the Township of Brock and shall be filed IN Person or by an Agent at the Clerk’s office, Township of Brock Municipal Administration Building, 1 Cameron Street East, Cannington, Ontario, L0E 1E0, during normal office hours (8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) commencing Monday, May 2, 2022. The last date to file a nomination form is Friday, August 19, 2022 (Nomination Day) between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Appointments are encouraged and can be arranged by emailing clerks@brock.ca

Each filed nomination form must be accompanied with the prescribed nomination fee ($200 - Mayor and $100 - all other positions) payable by cash, certified cheque, money order, or debit only. No person who proposes to be a candidate may solicit or accept contributions for election purposes or incur campaign expenses until a nomination paper has been filed.

Further information related to these requirements or any other issues related to the Municipal Election in the Township of Brock may be obtained from the Clerk’s office by calling 705-432-2355 or emailing clerks@brock.ca

Third Party Advertiser Registration

Registrations from Third Party Advertisers for the Election, which will be held on Monday, October 24, 2022, will be accepted by completing the prescribed form in the Office of the Clerk.

Qualifications

You may register as a Third Party Advertiser if you meet the following qualifications:

· An individual who is normally a resident of Ontario;

· A corporation that carries on a business in Ontario;

· A trade union that holds bargaining rights for employees in Ontario.

Restrictions

The following are restricted from registering as a Third Party Advertiser:

A candidate whose nomination paper has been filed;
A federal political party registered under the Canada Elections Act or any federal constituency association or registered candidate at a federal election endorsed by that party;
A provincial political party, constituency association, registered candidate or leadership contestant under the Election Finances Act;
The Crown in right of Canada or Ontario, a municipality, or local board.

Advertisements

Third Party Advertisements shall only be placed after the Third Party Advertiser has registered with the Clerk within each municipality where advertisements are to be placed.

Financial Obligations

Registered Third Party Advertisers are subject to spending limits and must file a financial statement.

Registration Procedures

Registrations are required to be submitted on the prescribed form (available online and at the Clerk’s office) and shall be filed IN Person or by an Agent at the Clerk’s office, Township of Brock Municipal Administration Building, 1 Cameron Street East, Cannington, Ontario, L0E 1E0, during normal office hours (8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) commencing Tuesday, May 2, 2022. Appointments are encouraged. The last date to file a registration form is Friday, October 21, 2022.

No person who proposes to be registered may solicit or accept contributions for election purposes or incur expenses until a registration has been filed.

Mark you calendars for

Summer Day Camp Registration!

Spring Cleaning Your Yard?

Check Local By-laws before Open Air Burning

The Brock Township Fire Department is advising residents to contact them regarding any restrictions governing open air burning, before starting any fires or burning brush.

“With spring outdoor cleanup starting, we know some people choose to burn brush and yard debris on their property,” explained Katie Dukelow. Cleaning up debris and limiting the level of flammable vegetation surrounding your home is a good practice. But make sure the way you do it is safe – for you, your home, your neighbors, and the surrounding

area.

Agricultural, open air and/or recreational burning in the Township of Brock is regulated through the Burn By-law. All properties require a burn permit prior to having any

agricultural, open air and/or recreation fires.

Open air burning can include the use of outdoor fireplaces and cooking fires not

involving the use of a barbeque. Some outdoor appliances used are not recommended because there is potential for personal injury, property damage and increased risk of a grass fire.

“Whether in the backyard of your home, the cottage or at a campground, make fire safety a priority,” said Katie Dukelow “Open air burning, especially if left unattended, can become difficult to control and can result in a serious widespread fire.”

Always keep fire safety in mind, contact Brock Township Fire Department for more

information or any questions you have about our open-air burning requirements.

For more information contact: Katie Dukelow, Fire Prevention Inspector & Public Educator 705-432-2355 ext 233 or katie.dukelow@brock.ca

No Mow May

Help to save the bees! Join in No Mow May - just 4 short weeks of ‘no mowing’- to help support pollinator habitats.

Pick up your free lawn signs to help promote and show your participation in No Mow May at The Township of Brock Administration building, 1 Cameron Street East, Cannington while supplies last!

The Township of Brock Welcomes Lisa Chen as the New Director of Finance/Treasurer

The Township of Brock is pleased to announce that Lisa Chen will be joining our team as the Director of Finance/Treasurer on May 9th, 2022.

Lisa brings over 20 years of financial, accounting and operational experience in the municipal sector. Her most recent role was Senior Manager, Financial Planning and Reporting for the City of Markham. Lisa also spent 18 years working for the City of Richmond Hill as the ERP Finance Functional Lead and Manager of Financial Planning. She has profit, not-for-profit and municipal experience in accounting and financial analysis.

Lisa is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CMA) and holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Toronto as well as a Diploma in Public Administration from the University of Western Ontario.

Collaboration and team building as well as ensuring decisions are made with a consistent focus through the financial strategic lens will be key for the Township of Brock’s future.

We are confident Lisa will be a strong leader to help guide the Municipality as we move forward.

Brock Business Survey

Are you, or is someone you know, a business owner in the Township of Brock? Brock business owners are highly encouraged to have their voices heard by completing the Brock Business Survey.

Delivered in partnership between the Township of Brock (Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committees), the Brock Board of Trade, and Invest Durham, the Brock Business Survey is a quick and easy way to pass along ideas, thoughts, and concerns, to relevant stakeholders. Want to chat with someone directly? The Brock Business Survey also offers a one-on-one meeting with a member of the Invest Durham team to discuss topics in further detail.

Complete the Brock Business Survey today!

Durham Region News

Poultry biosecurity: protect your flock from avian influenza

Attention small poultry flock owners! Every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. EST through April and May, join the Poultry Industry Council and Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, for an important webinar on Small Flock High Pathogenic Avian Influenza. Avian Influenza is a reportable disease and can be detrimental to all poultry. Keep updated on the disease and how to best protect your flock by registering for this webinar.

Agriculture and food workforce development

There are plenty of opportunities for careers in the agri-food sector with three to four jobs waiting for every agriculture or agri-food related post-secondary graduate. In addition to skilled work in all fields of the agri-food sector, there are also numerous other career opportunities including farm assistants, administrators and small equipment operators. Visit investdurham.ca/AgricultureWorkforce to learn more.