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20150519 Council Meeting
May 19, 2015
What was decided (40 motions)
38 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That Council moves Notices of Motion 13.6 and 13.7 to Motions to be considered this evening.
Moved by Councillor John Martinello, seconded by Councillor Roger McMurray
Carried
That Council approves the agenda for the May 19, 2015 Council meeting as amended.
Moved by Councillor John Martinello, seconded by Councillor Roger McMurray
Carried
That Council now moves into closed session to consider: 1. Report from Pesce & Associates regarding CUPE Negotiations being a subject regarding labour relations or employee negotiations pursuant to Section 239(2)(d) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended
Moved by Councillor John Martinello, seconded by Councillor Roger McMurray
Carried
That Council approves the Council meeting minutes of May 4, 2015
Moved by Councillor Roger McMurray, seconded by Councillor Laura Vink
Carried
That Council approves the Council meeting Closed Session minutes May 4, 2015.
Moved by Councillor Laura Vink, seconded by Councillor Roger McMurray
Carried
b) That Council now closes the statutory public portion of this meeting pursuant to the Planning Act, and moves into regular business
Moved by Councillor Steve Baker, seconded by Councillor Mary Tadman
Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of Brighton grants Provisional Consent to application B10/2015, 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 144 Bayshore Road and Municipal Roll No. 14 08 206 010 109-00; 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 Steve Baker, seconded by Councillor Mary Tadman
Carried
That Council receives the Fire Department Activity Report for April 2015.
Moved by Councillor Mary Tadman, seconded by Councillor Brian Ostrander
Carried
That Council approves the purchase of the Mechanical Head Pressure Seasonal Controller from Cimco Refrigeration for the May 19, 2015 Municipality of Brighton Page 2 of Page 1213 3 of Council Meeting stipulated price of $26,695.00 + HST as per section 4.15.2 of the Municipal purchasing policy.
Moved by Councillor Brian Ostrander, seconded by Councillor Mary Tadman
Carried
That Council approves awarding the Young Street, George Street, and Singleton Street road reconstruction, to Behan Construction Ltd, for a total price of 3,158,326.98, including H.S.T. and further that Council authorizes the Mayor and Deputy Clerk to enter into an Agreement with Behan Construction Ltd
Moved by Councillor Steve Baker, seconded by Councillor Brian Ostrander
Carried
That Council receives the Public Works 2015 Road Construction Program, Maintenance Program and Operating Program, as information; and, further, Direct staff to issue an RFP for the proposed work in Gosport and the Brighton Industrial Park, and other areas, as budgeted; and, further, Direct staff to prepare a report to detail what projects will be completed in-house.
Moved by Councillor Brian Ostrander, seconded by Councillor Mary Tadman
Carried
That Council consents with a 2/3s majority to reconsideration of a staff report regarding authorization to Presqu'ile Yacht Club to Discharge into the municipa l waste water system.
Moved by Councillor Mary Tadman, seconded by Councillor Brian Ostrander
Carried
And that, if supported, Council authorize staff to provide written authorization for members of the Presqu’ile Yacht Club to discharge wastewater from boat holding tanks into the municipal sanitary collection system, under Section 2.2 (1) of By-law 013-2015 Sewer Use By-law, according to the conditions outlined in this report
Moved by Councillor Brian Ostrander, seconded by Councillor Mary Tadman
Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of Brighton grants approval to variance requests submitted by Evangel Pentecostal Church, 30 Butler Street East and Fellowship Christian Reformed Church, 204 Main Street to permit LED – digital signs to be incorporated into their new ground signs subject to the following conditions: That the displayed message shall not scroll vertically or horizontally; That the display shall not incorporate any flashing, animated or moving illumination; and That the displayed message shall stay in view, unchanged for a minimum of five (5) minutes.
Moved by Councillor Mary Tadman, seconded by Councillor Brian Ostrander
Carried
That Council agrees to donate Parts 2 and 3 on Plan 39R-12047, located on Pinnacle Street South, to Habitat for Humanity Northumberland, as surplus land, for a Habitat housing project; That Council directs staff to prepare the appropriate by-law to be brought forward to the next meeting of council; and That Council exempts the Habitat for Humanity Northumberland project from Development Charges and the Building Permit Fees
Moved by Councillor Steve Baker, seconded by Councillor Brian Ostrander
Carried
That Council authorizes the Director of Finance and Administrative Services to provide $22,000 to the Brighton and District Curling Club in the form of an interest free loan, to be repaid to the Municipality of Brighton with an amortization period of 10 years, with semi-annual payments of $1,100, commencing in 2018. That Council directs staff to prepare a suitable agreement and authorizing by-law for Council’s consideration.
Moved by Councillor Steve Baker, seconded by Councillor Mary Tadman
Carried
That Council amend the motion to read "commencing in November, 2017".
Moved by Councillor Brian Ostrander, seconded by Councillor Mary Tadman
Carried
That Council authorizes the Director of Finance and Administrative Services to provide $22,000 to the Brighton and District Curling Club in the form of an interest free loan, to be repaid to the Municipality of Brighton with an amortization period of 10 years, with semi- annual payments of $1,100, commencing in November, 2017, as amended. That Council directs staff to prepare a suitable agreement and authorizing by-law for Council’s consideration.
Moved by Councillor Steve Baker, seconded by Councillor Mary Tadman
Carried
That Council receives the March and April 2015 Accounts Payable Report, in the amount of $3,826,746.88, as paid
Moved by Councillor Roger McMurray, seconded by Councillor Laura Vink
Carried
That Council receives the Legal Information Report dated May 19, 2015 from the Director of Finance and Administrative Services; and, Directs staff to continue to develop an RFP that would permit bidding/selection of more than one legal firm, based on specialization.
Moved by Councillor Laura Vink, seconded by Councillor Roger McMurray
Carried
That Council receives the RFP C-2015-02 Report from the Council- appointed Bid Evaluation Committee and approves the appointment of Gazda Consulting Group for the purpose of performing an Organizational and Non-Union Compensation Review for the amount of $52,776.00, plus HST.
Moved by Councillor Roger McMurray, seconded by Councillor Steve Baker
Carried
That Council receives the Council Follow-up List dated May 19, 2015
Moved by Councillor Laura Vink, seconded by Councillor Roger McMurray
Carried
In order to ensure that the best interests of the Municipality of Brighton are served, it is recommended that Council authorize the Mayor to appoint a legal firm and professional planning consultant to represent the Municipality of Brighton at the Ontario Municipal Board hearing related to the Mac's Milk on Elizabeth Street.
Moved by Councillor John Martinello, seconded by Mayor Mark Walas
Carried
It is recommended that Council direct Mr. Jeff Graham GSS Engineering Consultants Ltd. to appear as a delegation to the June 1, 2015 Council meeting so that Mr. Graham can speak to issues raised in meeting minutes of April 30, 2015 & progress being made in sewage plant operations.
Moved by Councillor Roger McMurray, seconded by Councillor John Martinello
Carried
That Council direct staff to prepare a report on the feasibility and costs associated with creating a monthly report, making all email correspondence between members of council available to the public.
Moved by Councillor Brian Ostrander, seconded by Councillor Laura Vink
Defeated
That Council form a Task Force to investigate and prepare a report for the expansion of library space for the Brighton Public Library; And further that the Task Force be constituted by six people, three to be appointed by the Municipality of Brighton Council, and three to be appointed by the Brighton Public Library.
Moved by Councillor Brian Ostrander, seconded by Councillor Steve Baker
Defeated
That Council refers the matter of the Library expansion to the Library Board for consideration, and a report back to Council.
Moved by Councillor John Martinello, seconded by Mayor Mark Walas
Carried
In order to implement lessons learned from the April 2015 state of emergency, it is recommended that Council direct the Emergency Planning Committee to present - to Council - any & all recommendations for revisions to the Municipality of Brighton Emergency Response Plan; It is further recommended that the Emergency Planning Committee present its recommendations to Council no later than the June 15 Council meeting.
Moved by Councillor John Martinello, seconded by Mayor Mark Walas
Carried
That Council gives a By-Law its first, second and third reading and finally passes this date: A By-Law of the Municipality of Brighton being a By-law to provide for the Adoption of Tax Rates for 2015 and to further provide for Penalty and Interest in default of Payment thereof.
Moved by Councillor John Martinello, seconded by Councillor Roger McMurray
Carried
That Council gives a By-Law its first, second and third reading and finally passes this date A By-Law of the Municipality of Brighton being a by-law to Authorize a Temporary Road Closure By-Law for the East Northumberland Secondary School Prom Parade on May 22, 2015
Moved by Councillor John Martinello, seconded by Councillor Roger McMurray
Carried
That Council gives a By-Law its first, second and third reading and finally passes this date A By-Law to Authorize the Mayor and the Deputy Clerk to execute an Agreement between the Corporation of the Municipality of Brighton and Behan Construction Limited to complete the work as described in Contract No. 29-2804, Young Street, George Street and Singleton Street Roadway Reconstruction.
Moved by Councillor Laura Vink, seconded by Councillor Roger McMurray
Carried
That Council gives a By-Law its first, second and third reading, and finally passes this date a Brighton by the Bay Zoning By -law being a By-law under the provisions of Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O., 1990, to amend By-law No. 140-2002, as otherwise amended, of the Corporation of the Municipality of Brighton as it applies to certain lands located in Part of Lots 1 and 2, Broken Front Concession, in the Municipality of Brighton, to change the zoning from the Future Development (FD) Zone to the Urban Residential One – Holding (R1-H) Zone.
Moved by Councillor Laura Vink, seconded by Councillor Roger McMurray
Carried
That Council gives a By-Law its first, second and third reading and finally passes this date a Goodfellow Zoning By-law being a by-law under the provisions of Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O., 1990, to amend By-law No. 140-2002, as otherwise amended, of the Corporation of the Municipality of Brighton as it applies to certain lands located in Part of Lot 34, Concession 8, in the Municipality of Brighton, in the County of Northumberland, to change the zoning from the Agricultural (A) Zone to the Agricultural Exception No. 32 (A-32) Zone and the Rural Residential (RR) Zone.
Moved by Councillor Laura Vink, seconded by Councillor Roger McMurray
Carried
That Council approves the following Advisory Committee minutes and the recommendations contained therein: Applefest Committee, April 21, 2015
Moved by Councillor Laura Vink, seconded by Councillor Roger McMurray
Carried
That Council receives the reports of the Statutory Committees, Boards and External Agencies: 1. Emergency Planning Committee, March 4, 2015 2. Quinte Economic Development Commission, April 14, 2015
Moved by Councillor Roger McMurray, seconded by Councillor Laura Vink
Carried
That Council receives the Informational Correspondence of May 19, 2015
Moved by Councillor Steve Baker, seconded by Councillor Brian Ostrander
Carried
That Council moves into Closed Session to consider: 21.1. 1. By-Law of the Municipality of Brighton being a By-Law to Appoint Fence Viewers being a subject regarding personal matters about an identifiable individual including municipal or board employees, pursuant to Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended. 2. A report from Templeman Menninga being a subject regarding litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals affecting the municipality or local board pursuant to Section 239(2)(e) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended. 3. A report from Hicks Morley being a subject regarding labour relations or employee negotiations pursuant to Section 239(2)(d) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended 4. A report from Hicks Morley being a subject regarding personal matters about an identifiable individual including municipal or board employees, pursuant to Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended.
Moved by Councillor Steve Baker, seconded by Councillor Brian Ostrander
Carried
By-law 041-2015 That Council gives a By-Law its first, second and third reading and finally passes this date A By-Law to appoint Pete Herrington, Joe Banbury, and Jim Cummings as Fence Viewers for the Municipality of Brighton.
Moved by Councillor Mary Tadman, seconded by Councillor Brian Ostrander
Carried
That Council gives a By-Law its first, second and third reading and finally passes this date: A By-law of the Municipality of Brighton being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Brighton meeting held on May 19, 2015
Moved by Councillor Brian Ostrander, seconded by Councillor Mary Tadman
Carried
That this meeting of the Municipality of Brighton Council be adjourned at 10:45 p.m. Council to meet again on Monday, June 1, 2015 or at the Call of the Mayor.
Moved by Councillor Brian Ostrander, seconded by Councillor Steve Baker