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20141015 Council Meeting
September 15, 2014
What was decided (19 motions)
19 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That Council approves the agenda for the September 15, 2014 Council meeting as presented.
Moved by Councillor Tom Rittwage, seconded by Councillor Mary Tadman
Carried
That Council approves the Council meeting minutes of September 21, 2014
Moved by Councillor Mary Tadman, seconded by Councillor Tom Rittwage
Carried
That Council approves the Closed Session Council minutes of September 2, 2014.
Moved by Councillor Craig Kerr, seconded by Councillor Mary Tadman
Carried
That Council receives the delegation from the Northumberland Chapter of the Council of Canadians regarding Enbridge Line 9 and Oil by Rail
Moved by Councillor Emily Rowley, seconded by Deputy Mayor Mike Vandertoorn
Carried
That Council direct that the matter presented by Rob Taylor and Colm Mayor, Northumberland Chapter, Council of Canadians regarding Enbridge Line 9 and Oil by rail be placed on the next Council agenda for discussion.
Moved by Councillor Mary Tadman, seconded by Councillor Craig Kerr
Carried
That Council receives all Citizen Comments at the September 15, 2014 Council meeting.
Moved by Councillor Emily Rowley, seconded by Deputy Mayor Mike Vandertoorn
Carried
That Council approves the purchase of a 2015 Ford F550 from Edwards Ford Sales for the Public Works and Development Department Recorded vote requested by: Deputy Mayor Mike Vandertoorn For Against Abstained Absent Mayor Mark Walas x Deputy Mayor Mike Vandertoorn x Councillor Craig Kerr X Councillor John Martinello x Councillor Tom Rittwage x Councillor Emily Rowley x Councillor Mary Tadman x 5 2 0 0
Moved by Councillor Craig Kerr, seconded by Councillor Tom Rittwage
Carried
That Council approves the policy for audio recording of open and closed session Council meetings as presented by the CAO.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Mike Vandertoorn, seconded by Councillor Emily Rowley
Carried
That the report from the CAO regarding the release of Integrity Commissioner reports regarding labour relations investigations be received Recorded vote requested by: Deputy Mayor Mike Vandertoorn For Against Abstained Absent Mayor Mark Walas x Deputy Mayor Mike x Vandertoorn Councillor Craig Kerr x Councillor John Martinello x Councillor Tom Rittwage x Councillor Emily Rowley x Councillor Mary Tadman x 6 1 0 0
Moved by Councillor Craig Kerr, seconded by Councillor Tom Rittwage
Carried
That In accordance with the termination clause at the Investigator Services Agreement (I Oct 2007) between Brighton & Local Authority Services (LAS) Ltd., LAS be informed that the contract between Brighton & LAS, for the provision of closed session meeting investigation services, will be terminated within 90 days of the approval of such termination by Brighton Council. Further, that LAS be directed, in writing, to ensure the completion of all outstanding contractual obligations prior to contract termination. Recorded vote requested by: Councillor Emily Rowley For Against Abstained Absent Mayor Mark Walas x Deputy Mayor Mike x Vandertoorn Councillor Craig Kerr x Councillor John Martinello x Councillor Tom Rittwage x Councillor Emily Rowley x Councillor Mary Tadman x 7 0 0 0
Moved by Councillor John Martinello, seconded by Councillor Mary Tadman
Carried
That Council approves the following Advisory Committee minutes and the recommendations contained therein: 1. Heritage Advisory Committee minutes - June 12, 2014 2. Applefest Committee minutes - August 13, 2014
Moved by Councillor Craig Kerr, seconded by Councillor Mary Tadman
Carried
That Council receives the reports of the Statutory Committees, Boards and External Agencies:: 1. Mount Hope Cemetery Board minutes April 16, 2014 2. Brighton and District Chamber of Commerce minutes June 24, 2014 3. Northumberland County Council minutes July 23, 2014
Moved by Councillor Craig Kerr, seconded by Councillor Mary Tadman
Carried
That Council approves the correspondence from CUPE Ontario Division request for proclamation regarding Child Care Worker & Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day; and, That October 29, 2014 be designated the 13th "Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day" in recognition of the education, dedication and commitment of child care workers to children, their families and quality of life in the community.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Mike Vandertoorn, seconded by Councillor Emily Rowley
Carried
That Council receives the petition from co-owners of Block 10, 32 and 35 of Brighton Bay Estates regarding the Subdivision Agreement; and, refers it to staff for a report.
Moved by Councillor Craig Kerr, seconded by Councillor Mary Tadman
Carried
That Council receives the letter dated September 8, 2014 received from Kathy and George McCormack, co-owners of Harry's Hots regarding By-Law 162-203; and, refer to staff for a report.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Mike Vandertoorn, seconded by Councillor Emily Rowley
Carried
That Council receives the letter dated September 5, 2014 from Anthony Pitts, Chair, YMCA Northumberland Board of Directors with a leadership update.
Moved by Councillor Tom Rittwage, seconded by Councillor Mary Tadman
Carried
That Council receives the letter received from Lois Donavan and Ken McClintock, BOLDRA, inviting Council to the opening ceremony for the Hunter Pepper Dog Park.
Moved by Councillor Tom Rittwage, seconded by Councillor Mary Tadman
Carried
That Council gives a By-Law its first, second and third reading, and finally passes this date: A By-Law for the Municipality of Brighton being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Brighton meeting held on September 15, 2014.
Moved by Councillor Mary Tadman, seconded by Councillor Tom Rittwage
Carried
That this meeting of the Municipality of Brighton Council be adjourned at 7:45 p.m. Council to meet again on October 6, 2014 or at the Call of the Mayor.
Moved by Councillor Tom Rittwage, seconded by Councillor Mary Tadman