The Brighton Record

20150302 Council Meeting

March 2, 2015

What was decided (33 motions)

32 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That Council approves the agenda for the March 2, 2015 Council meeting, as presented. Resolution No. 2015-148 That Council amend the agenda to add email correspondence between Councillor Martinello and the Chamber of Commerce as item 16.2.
Moved by Councillor Steve Baker, seconded by Councillor Brian Ostrander
Carried
That Council approves the agenda for the March 2, 2015 Council meeting, as amended.
Moved by Councillor Steve Baker, seconded by Councillor Brian Ostrander
Carried
That Council approves the minutes of the February 9, 2015 Council meeting, as presented.
Moved by Councillor Steve Baker, seconded by Councillor Brian Ostrander
Carried
That Council approves the minutes for the February 17, 2015 Council meeting, as presented.
Moved by Councillor Steve Baker, seconded by Councillor Brian Ostrander
Carried
That Council approves the closed session minutes for the February 17, 2015 Council meeting, as presented.
Moved by Councillor Steve Baker, seconded by Councillor Mary Tadman
Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of Brighton grants Provisional Consent to application B01/2015, subject to the following conditions: 1. That the parcel to be severed be added as a lot addition to and merge in title with the property having the civic address 11 Loyalist Drive and Municipal Roll No. 14 08 108 060 293-11; 2. That all taxes on the severed and retained parcels be in compliance with Municipal requirements prior to the deed being stamped; and 3. That three paper copies and a digital copy of a registerable survey and the appropriate deeds be prepared and deposited with the Municipal Clerk within one year of the granting of consent.
Moved by Councillor Mary Tadman, seconded by Councillor Steve Baker
Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of Brighton grants provisional consent to application B02/2015, subject to the following conditions: 1. That cash-in-lieu of parkland in the amount of $500 be paid to the Municipality; 2. That a comprehensive drainage and lot grading plan for the severed and retained parcels be prepared by a qualified professional engineer or Ontario Land Surveyor, to the satisfaction of the Municipality, such plan shall demonstrate that there will be no runoff onto adjacent properties; 3. That all taxes on the severed and retained lots be in compliance with Municipal requirements prior to the deed being stamped; and 4. That three paper copies and a digital copy of a registerable survey and the appropriate deeds be prepared and deposited with the Municipal Clerk within one year of the granting of consent.
Moved by Councillor Mary Tadman, seconded by Councillor Steve Baker
Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of Brighton grants provisional consent to Applications B04/2015 and B05/2015, each subject to the following conditions: 1. That the applicant dedicate to the Municipality a strip of land ensuring 33 feet from the centreline of Ontario Street along the frontage of the severed parcels for road widening purposes; 2. That a lot grading and drainage plan for the severed parcel be prepared by a qualified professional engineer or Ontario Land Surveyor, to the satisfaction of the Municipality, such plan shall demonstrate that there will be no runoff onto adjacent properties; 3. That cash-in-lieu of parkland in the amount of $500 be paid to the Municipality; 4. That all taxes on the severed and retained parcels be in compliance with Municipal requirements prior to the deed being stamped; 5. That three paper copies and a digital copy of a registerable survey and the appropriate deeds be prepared and deposited with the Municipal Clerk within one year of the granting of consent.
Moved by Councillor Steve Baker, seconded by Councillor Mary Tadman
Carried
That Council receives the information from Eunice Kirkpatrick, YMCA Northumberland with an update on the Brighton YMCA.
Moved by Councillor Mary Tadman, seconded by Councillor Steve Baker
Carried
That Council receives the report regarding toxic smoke from Jerry Deverell, and refers it to staff.
Moved by Councillor Brian Ostrander, seconded by Councillor Mary Tadman
Carried
That Council direct staff to prepare a by-law to extend the current Agreement with TAS-Page Communication of Peterborough regarding Fire Dispatch Service for the Fire Department.
Moved by Councillor John Martinello, seconded by Councillor Laura Vink
Carried
That Council refer the report for the Community Safety Zone back to staff to encompass Terry Fox Drive and Dundas Street in the school areas.
Moved by Councillor Mary Tadman, seconded by Councillor Brian Ostrander
Carried
That Council defer the recruitment of the Director of Public Works & Development pending discussions with Northumberland County to provide engineering services and until completion of the operational review.
Moved by Councillor Mary Tadman, seconded by Councillor Brian Ostrander
Carried
That Council approve the plan prepared by the Mayor and the CAO for the Water Pollution Control Plan Ammonia Removal Project to be presented to the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change; and, further that the plan be added as an addendum to RFP-C-2015-001.
Moved by Councillor Roger McMurray, seconded by Councillor Mary Tadman
Carried
That Council receive the report from the Manager of Planning Services regarding Ontario Municipal Board appeals of the Council decision on Rezoning Application Z22/2014.
Moved by Councillor Laura Vink, seconded by Councillor Roger McMurray
Carried
That Council receives the report from the Manager of Planning Services regarding Ontario Municipal Board appeals of the Council decision to pass By-law 010-2015.
Moved by Councillor Mary Tadman, seconded by Councillor Roger McMurray
Carried
That Council grant draft plan of subdivision approval to Sub- 2014/001 (Applewood Meadows Subdivision) subject to the Conditions and Notes to Final Approval that are attached, for 68 dwelling units, consisting of 34 lots for single detached dwellings, 10 lots for semi-detached dwellings and 24 townhouse units in 4 blocks, and 2 blocks for 0.3 metre reserves.
Moved by Councillor Roger McMurray, seconded by Councillor Mary Tadman
Carried
That Council pass a By-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into a site plan agreement with 2306205 Ontario Inc. regarding development at 15355 Telephone Road, such agreement to include clause/clauses whereby 2306205 Ontario Inc. agrees that, in exchange for proceeding with the development and occupancy thereof in advance of the provision of traffic signals/intersection improvements, the developer agrees to fully indemnify the Municipality with respect to any liability arising therefrom and to provide insurance coverage to the Municipality in an adequate amount; and, further, that clause H be replaced with wording agreed to between the municipal solicitor and the developer regarding insurance; and, that item J be added to include the requested MTO condition.
Moved by Councillor Roger McMurray, seconded by Councillor Mary Tadman
Carried
That Council receives the Council Direction Follow Up List, dated March 2, 2015, as information.
Moved by Councillor Mary Tadman, seconded by Councillor Roger McMurray
Carried
That Council, pursuant to Section 6.11.6, dispenses with notice for item 11.1 regarding snow removal and deals with the matter at this meeting.
Moved by Councillor John Martinello, seconded by Councillor Roger McMurray
Carried
In the interests of public safety & in order to protect Brighton taxpayers from various liabilities, it is recommended that staff be directed to produce a report for presentation to the public & council as soon as possible but not later than April 7 Council meeting. This report shall examine the circumstances surrounding various complaints received about snow ploughing on Carman Road on the morning of Sunday, February 15, 2015. Furthermore, this report shall: (a) state the requirements - under Ontario Regulation 239/02 (Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal Highways) - for patrolling frequency, snow accumulation & ice formation prevention on Carman Rd and make findings as to whether, or not, these requirements were met; (b) investigate the cost & use of snow barriers to prevent drifting of snow onto various rural & other roads; March 02, 2015 Municipality of Brighton Page 56of of910 Council Meeting (c) investigate - with residents & staff - reports that a municipal snow plow caused a vehicle described as a van to veer off Carman Rd & into a snow bank. This investigation shall include all relevant & raw GPS data related to the operation of snow plow; and, (d) make recommendations to ensure the safety of the residents - and all users - of Carman Rd & to ensure that emergency services can be delivered to the residents of Carman Rd in a safe & timely manner that complies with all applicable laws, regulations, orders & municipal policies.
Moved by Councillor John Martinello, seconded by Councillor Roger McMurray
Carried
That Council refer item 11.3 to the budget meeting of March 10th.
Moved by Councillor Brian Ostrander, seconded by Councillor Laura Vink
Defeated
That Council, pursuant to Section 6.11.6, dispenses with notice for item 11.3 regarding the Downtown Revitalization, Branding Initiative, and the Brighton Creative Trade Centre, and deals with the matter at this meeting.
Moved by Councillor John Martinello, seconded by Councillor Roger McMurray
Carried
In order to provide clarity and clear direction to staff Council supports the following motion: 1. That any and all activity by Municipal Staff with respect to the “Downtown Revitalization Initiative” cease immediately. With Councils decision to disband the Committee and thus cease activities regarding the Downtown Revitalization the position of “Economic Development Revitalization Co-coordinator“ be deemed redundant as a result of Corporate Re-organization and the position eliminated. If the DBIA or Chamber of Commerce wishes to continue this process without Municipal Staff involvement or taxpayer funds we have no objections. 2. That any and all activity by Municipal Staff with respect to the “Branding Initiative” cease immediately. The Municipality will not adopt nor endorse the logo proposed from the “Branding Initiative” and stop any current or future funding with respect to this initiative. The Municipality will remove or cease using any form of the logo either in printed or electronic form. 3. That Municipal staff will provide Council with a full accounting, in writing to be made public, of all Municipal funds including grants, loans, or any and all other funds spent on the Downtown Revitalization, Brighton Creative Trades Centre and Branding Initiatives. This should include but not be limited to all staff time and wages, invoices paid or outstanding, Committee costs as well as any other activities with a nominal cost associated to these initiatives. This report should
Moved by Councillor Steve Baker, seconded by Councillor John Martinello
Carried
That Council extends this meeting to its natural conclusion.
Moved by Councillor Roger McMurray, seconded by Councillor Mary Tadman
Carried
That Council defer the Communication Protocol to the next Council meeting to allow members of Council to provide input to the CAO to be compiled.
Moved by Councillor John Martinello, seconded by Councillor Roger McMurray
Carried
That Council received the letter from Templeman Menninga, dated February 20, 2015, and that staff be directed to delete the audio recording of the recess portion of the February 5 Committee of the Whole meeting, and post the in session portion of the meeting to the municipal website, consistent with the Templeman Menninga legal opinion of 20 February, 2015.
Moved by Councillor John Martinello, seconded by Councillor Roger McMurray
Carried
That Council gives a By-Law is first, second and third and finally passes this date: Being a By-Law to authorize the Mayor and the Clerk to execute a Site Plan Agreement between the Corporation of the Municipality of Brighton and 2306205 Ontario Inc. regarding development of a gas bar, convenience store and eating establishment, in Blk G Pl 42 Brighton, except Pt 1 38R4142; Pt Lt 44 Pl 42 Brighton as in Cl61461 except Pt 4 38R1660; Municipality Of Brighton being all of PIN 51242-0558(LT), with a civic address of 15355 Telephone Road in the Municipality of Brighton, County of Northumberland.
Moved by Councillor Steve Baker, seconded by Councillor Brian Ostrander
Carried
That Council approves the following Advisory Committee minutes and the recommendations contained therein: 1. Heritage Advisory Committee minutes, February 6, 2015 2. Community Events & Civic Awards Advisory Committee minutes, February 10, 2015
Moved by Councillor Mary Tadman, seconded by Councillor Steve Baker
Carried
That Council receives the reports of the Statutory Committees, Boards and External Agencies: 1. Lower Trent Conservation minutes, February 12, 2015
Moved by Councillor Mary Tadman, seconded by Councillor Steve Baker
Carried
That Council approves the correspondence from Operation Lifesaver regarding Public-Rail Safety Week and proclaims April 27 to May 2, 2015 as Public-Rail Safety Week.
Moved by Councillor Mary Tadman, seconded by Councillor Steve Baker
Carried
That Council have Mayor Walas contact the Brighton Chamber of Commerce and request the documents that Councillor Martinello requested in his email of February 26, 2015, to be included in the 10 March, 2015 budget meeting.
Moved by Councillor John Martinello, seconded by Councillor Roger McMurray
Carried
That Council receives the following correspondence: 1. Ombudsman's Office regarding Bill 8
Moved by Councillor Steve Baker, seconded by Councillor Mary Tadman
Carried

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