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20150420 Council Meeting
April 20, 2015
What was decided (25 motions)
23 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That Council amends the agenda to add item 4 to direct the Mayor to give an update on the declaration of the state of emergency & watermain break; and, include announcements as item 4a).
Moved by Councillor John Martinello, seconded by Councillor Roger McMurray
Carried
That Council add to Unfinished Business 12.2, the closed session documents on the BCTC that have been released to the public, for discussion & comment.
Moved by Councillor Steve Baker, seconded by Councillor John Martinello
Carried
That Council approves the Council meeting minutes for April 7, 2015, as presented.
Moved by Councillor Mary Tadman, seconded by Councillor Brian Ostrander
Carried
That Council approves Council meeting Closed Session minutes for April 7, 2015, as presented.
Moved by Councillor Mary Tadman, seconded by Councillor Brian Ostrander
Carried
That Council approves the Council meeting minutes for March 27, 2015, as presented.
Moved by Councillor Brian Ostrander, seconded by Councillor Mary Tadman
Carried
That Council approves the Council meeting Closed Session minutes for March 16, 2015, as presented.
Moved by Councillor Mary Tadman, seconded by Councillor Brian Ostrander
Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of Brighton grants provisional consent to application B09/2015, subject to the following conditions: 1. That the severed parcel be rezoned to the Rural Residential (RR) Zone; 2. That the retained parcel be rezoned to a special exception Rural Zone to recognize the lot area and lot frontage, with no change to the area subject to the Floodprone area overlay Zone; 3. That cash-in-lieu of parkland in the amount of $500 be given 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; and 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 Brian Ostrander, seconded by Councillor Mary Tadman
Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of Brighton grants provisional consent to application B08/2015, subject to the following conditions: 1. That the severed and retained parcels be rezoned to a special exception Urban Residential Two (R2) Zone to recognize a reduced lot frontage requirement for a semidetached dwelling (two units). 2. That cash-in-lieu of parkland in the amount of $500 be paid to the Municipality; 3. 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; 4. That all taxes on the severed and retained lots be in compliance with Municipal requirements prior to the deed being stamped; and 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 Laura Vink, seconded by Councillor Brian Ostrander
Defeated
That the Council of the Municipality of Brighton grants provisional consent to application B03/2015, subject to the following conditions: 1. That cash-in-lieu of parkland in the amount of $500 be given to the Municipality; 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 John Martinello, seconded by Councillor Laura Vink
Carried
That Council receives the information from the Presqu'ile Yacht Club regarding discharges to the municipal sewer system, as information, and refers to staff for a report for the May 4, 2015 Council meeting.
Moved by Councillor Laura Vink, seconded by Councillor Roger McMurray
Carried
That Council receives the information provided by the Brighton & District Curling Club representatives Don Godden & Brian Brose regarding their Trillium grant.
Moved by Councillor Laura Vink, seconded by Councillor Roger McMurray
Carried
That Council approves the 2014 Audited Financial Statements, as presented by BDO Chartered Accountants and authorizes the Mayor and Deputy Mayor to sign Page 4 (Consolidated Statement of Financial Position), as amended, on behalf of Council
Moved by Councillor Roger McMurray, seconded by Councillor Laura Vink
Carried
That Council receives the Fire Department Activity Report for March 2015, as information.
Moved by Councillor Roger McMurray, seconded by Councillor Laura Vink
Carried
That Council defers to the May 4, 2015 Council meeting, the 2015 Roadside Maintenance Program as presented and directs staff to April 20, 2015 Municipality of Brighton Page Page34ofof910 Council Meeting bring a more detailed report to the meeting.
Moved by Councillor Roger McMurray, seconded by Councillor Laura Vink
Carried
That Council receives the report from the Manager of Planning Services regarding Ontario Municipal Board appeals of the Council decision on Applewood Meadows Subdivision Application (Sub- 2014/001).
Moved by Councillor Laura Vink, seconded by Councillor Roger McMurray
Carried
That Council awards items 21- 26, as described in Schedule 1 of Tender PW 2015-02, for water service removal and installation, mobilization/demobilization, topsoil and sod to Amos Excavating & Construction for a total cost of $91,104.96 and that Council authorizes the Deputy Clerk and the Mayor to enter into an agreement with 1178504 Ontario Inc. (Amos Excavating & Construction). Bay Street road surface treatment will be completed in-house as part of the 2015 Surface Treatment Program; and, further That Council authorizes staff to surface treat Bay Street in-house for a total cost of $61,900.
Moved by Councillor Brian Ostrander, seconded by Councillor Steve Baker
Carried
That Council receives the Council Direction Follow Up List, dated April 20, 2015, as information
Moved by Councillor John Martinello, seconded by Councillor Roger McMurray
Carried
That Council directs staff to: a) develop a Request for Proposals for the provision of legal services to the Municipality of Brighton; and b) provide a year-by-year summary - for each of the years 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 & 2014 - of the total amount of money paid by the Municipality of Brighton to the law company Templeman Menninga LLP.
Moved by Councillor John Martinello, seconded by Councillor Mary Tadman
Carried
That Council directs staff to contact Northumberland County for the provision of septic system inspections for the Municipality of Brighton.
Moved by Councillor John Martinello, seconded by Mayor Mark Walas
Carried
That the Municipality of Brighton Council authorize the Mayor and the Deputy Clerk to enter into an agreement with the Brighton-Cramahe Chamber of Commerce for the operation of a Tourism Information Centre that includes the managment of the Brighton Bus (Option A) until the end of this calendar year. Option A (includes Brighton Bus) Key services the Brighton-Cramahe Chamber of Commerce will provide: a) Hire and manage staff to provide a quality service to visitors b) Gather and track key data from all inquiries. c) Oversee the content and distribution of the visitor’s guide. d) Maintain an adequate stock of promotional materials for Brighton attractions. e) Maintain municipal materials at the Big Apple kiosk as well as the kiosk at the Gates. f) Maintain a database of tourism related contacts. g) Manage the Brighton Bus operating in July and August between Brighton and Presqu’ile. h) Include Council representation on the Chamber Board of Directors i) Include Bronze level membership with the Chamber of Commerce j) Provide quarterly tourism reports to Municipal Council Operational Costs for 2014: Facility Costs $18,715.00 (rent, utilities, insurance, office supplies, management)
Moved by Councillor Brian Ostrander, seconded by Councillor Laura Vink
Defeated
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 an Agreement between the Corporation of the Municipality of Brighton and 1178504 Ontario Inc. (Amos Excavating & Construction) to complete the work for items 21- 26, as described in Schedule 1 of Tender PW 2015-02, for water service removal and installation on Bay Street, from Price Street West to 150 metres east of Baldwin Street
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. Committee of the Whole minutes, March 10, 2015 2. Committee of the Whole minutes, March 17, 2015 3. Heritage Advisory Committee minutes, March 12, 2015
Moved by Councillor Mary Tadman, seconded by Councillor Brian Ostrander
Carried
That Council approves the correspondence regarding the 2015 Pan Am Games Torch Relay; and agree to participate in the Pan Am Games Community Torch Relay Celebration.
Moved by Councillor Mary Tadman, seconded by Councillor Brian Ostrander
Carried
That Council approves the correspondence from the Brighton & District Curling Club; and, Agrees to contribute $22,000 for the completion of the work at the Curling Club in the form of an interest free loan.
Moved by Councillor Steve Baker, seconded by Councillor Mary Tadman
Carried
That Council receives the following correspondence: 1. Correspondence from Northumberland County to the Minister of Transportation regarding the Driver Certification Program 2. Minister of Citizenship, Immigration & International Trade regarding the Lincoln M. Alexander Award 2015 3. Ministry of Natural Resources regarding the Brighton Provincial Wildlife Area
Moved by Councillor Steve Baker, seconded by Councillor Mary Tadman