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20150601 Council Meeting
June 1, 2015
What was decided (46 motions)
42 carried, 4 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That Council adds an appointment to a committee to the closed session under Section 239.2(b).
Moved by Councillor John Martinello, seconded by Councillor Laura Vink
Carried
That Council moves agenda item 9.3 (GSS Engineering) to the Closed Session as item 4.3, as a matter subject to solicitor client privilege (Municipal Act 239.2(f).
Moved by Councillor Brian Ostrander, seconded by Councillor Mary Tadman
Carried
That Council adds an interim staff appointment to the closed agenda as 4.5, under 239.2(b) identifiable individual.
Moved by Councillor John Martinello, seconded by Councillor Laura Vink
Carried
That Council adds, as item 4.6 in the Closed agenda, a personnel matter under 239.2(b) regarding an identifiable individual.
Moved by Councillor John Martinello, seconded by Councillor Roger McMurray
Carried
That Council amend the agenda to add a motion to appoint a municipal staff person as recording secretary to the Brighton Public Library Board's Library Space Working Group as 12.8.
Moved by Councillor Brian Ostrander, seconded by Councillor Mary Tadman
Carried
That Council adds the provision of alternate planning services to Unfinished Business as item 13.2.
Moved by Councillor John Martinello, seconded by Councillor Roger McMurray
Carried
That Council directs that one of the digital, solar power speed limit signs be placed in the eastbound lane on Little Lake Road be added as agenda item 12.9.
Moved by Councillor Roger McMurray, seconded by Councillor Laura Vink
Carried
That Council approves the agenda for the June 1, 2015 Council meeting as amended.
Moved by Councillor Mary Tadman, seconded by Councillor Brian Ostrander
Carried
That Council now moves into Closed Session to consider: 1. A report from Pesce & Associates regarding CUPE Negotiations, being a subject regarding labour relations or employee negotiations, pursuant to Section 239(d) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended 2. A report from GSS Engineering being advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose pursuant to Section 239(2)(f) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended. 3. Committee application 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. 4. Appointment to a committee 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. 5. An interim staff appointment 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. 6. A personnel matter being a subject regarding personal matters June 01, 2015 Municipality of Brighton Page Page1 2 ofof1213 Council Meeting 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 Brian Ostrander, seconded by Councillor Mary Tadman
Carried
That Council recesses the closed session and returns to open session, to reconvene at 6:30 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Mary Tadman, seconded by Councillor Brian Ostrander
Carried
That Council approves the Council meeting minutes of May 19, 2015, as presented.
Moved by Councillor Mary Tadman, seconded by Councillor Brian Ostrander
Carried
That Council approves the Council Closed Session Minutes of May 19, 2015, as presented.
Moved by Councillor Mary Tadman, seconded by Councillor Brian Ostrander
Carried
a) That Council now moves into the statutory public meeting portion of this meeting, pursuant to Sections 34 of the Planning Act.
Moved by Councillor Mary Tadman, seconded by Councillor Roger McMurray
Carried
1. That Council receives the report regarding the Rosslyn Estates Phase II Subdivision and Rezoning applications, prepared by the Manager of Planning Services and directs staff to prepare conditions for draft plan approval of Sub-2015/001 (Rosslyn Estates Phase II) for 18 dwelling units, consisting of 8 lots for single detached dwellings and 5 lots for semi-detached dwellings, to be brought forward to a future meeting of Council;
Moved by Councillor Mary Tadman, seconded by Councillor Roger McMurray
Carried
That Council defers the motion to enact a by-la to designate certain lands, specifically Lots 32 & 33 on Plan 39M-851 not subject to Part Lot Control.
Moved by Councillor Steve Baker, seconded by Councillor John Martinello
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 Mary Tadman, seconded by Councillor Roger McMurray
Carried
That Council defers agenda item 8.1 Planning Issues, B11/2015 & B12/2015 to a future meeting.
Moved by Councillor Steve Baker, seconded by Councillor Brian Ostrander
Carried
That Council receives the information from Jennifer Moore & Mo Pannu from Northumberland County regarding shared services
Moved by Councillor Brian Ostrander, seconded by Councillor Mary Tadman
Carried
That Council receives the delegation from Mike Cowan, Chair, Betty Clost, Co-Chair and Doug Cheer, Member, "Our TMH" requesting support in their goals
Moved by Councillor Mary Tadman, seconded by Councillor Brian Ostrander
Carried
That Council receives the report from the Director of Parks and Recreation as information on the progress of Phase 2 on the Cenotaph Project.
Moved by Councillor Roger McMurray, seconded by Councillor John Martinello
Carried
That Council directs the Director of Parks and Recreation to: Defer the project until 2016 and place in the 2016 Municipal budget an amount to complete the paving of the North and South parts of the Codrington Parking Lot, including the area of the new Shelter with consideration to drainage as well as the placement of bollards for the east side of the shelter to prevent vehicle access to the pad; and that it be completed no later than July 15, 2016; and direct staff to issue an RFP in January 2016 for completion of the work.
Moved by Councillor Mary Tadman, seconded by Councillor Roger McMurray
Carried
That Council approves a temporary position for the Public Works Department, as provided for in the job description "Public Works Part Time Clerical Assistant, with the end date to coincide with completion of the organizational review.
Moved by Councillor Roger McMurray, seconded by Councillor Laura Vink
Carried
That Council direct staff to prepare an RFP to contract out the service of "Tourism Information Centre" for the remainder of 2015.
Moved by Councillor Laura Vink, seconded by Councillor Brian Ostrander
Defeated
That Council direct staff to prepare a job description for a Community Development Officer whose focus will be promotion & marketing of Brighton, its businesses and the Industrial Park, and report back to Council at its next meeting.
Moved by Councillor Laura Vink, seconded by Councillor Brian Ostrander
Carried
That Council direct staff to post the agendas and minutes of Committees of Council on the Municipality of Brighton calendar.
Moved by Councillor Brian Ostrander, seconded by Councillor Mary Tadman
Defeated
In the interest of public safety & in order to reduce road surface wear & tear, it is recommended that Council directs staff to post speed 60 km/hr speed limit signs along the entire length of Old Wooler Rd in the Municipality of Brighton. It is further recommended that Council direct staff to ensure completion of this work no later than June 30, 2015.
Moved by Councillor John Martinello, seconded by Councillor Roger McMurray
Carried
That Council seek the provision of Engineering Services from Northumberland County, to not extend beyond this term of Council.
Moved by Councillor John Martinello, seconded by Mayor Mark Walas
Carried
That Council directs staff to provide a recording secretary to the Library Space Working Group.
Moved by Councillor Brian Ostrander, seconded by Councillor Mary Tadman
Defeated
That Council extends this meeting to its natural conclusion.
Moved by Councillor Brian Ostrander, seconded by Councillor Steve Baker
Carried
That Council approves the request from the Presqu'ile Point Lighthouse Preservation Society for a donation of $2,000 to support the Presqu'ile Lighthouse Festival, and for an updated letter of support to Lou Rinaldi, MPP, and Rick Norlock, MP.
Moved by Councillor Mary Tadman, seconded by Councillor Brian Ostrander
Carried
That Council authorizes a 3 member Committee of Council to seek alternate Planning Services in the interim, until the Organizational Service Delivery Review is complete. The committee will include Councillors Martinello, Tadman & McMurray.
Moved by Councillor Steve Baker, seconded by Councillor Mary Tadman
Carried
That Council gives a By-Law its first, second and third reading and finally passes this date: Being a By-law to authorize the Deputy Clerk and the Mayor to execute the appropriate documents and deeds to transfer title of municipally-owned property, being Parts 2 and 3 on Plan 39R- 12047, to Habitat for Humanity Northumberland execute a Land Transfer to Habitat for Humanity
Moved by Councillor John Martinello, seconded by Councillor Mary Tadman
Carried
That Council gives a By-Law its first, second and third reading and finally passes this date Being a by-law to Authorize a Temporary Road Closure By-Law for Art on Main on July 11, 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: Being a By-law to appoint a Deputy Clerk for the Corporation of 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: Being a By-Law to regulate the selling of goods and merchandise at residential properties, commonly known as garage sales within the Municipality of Brighton and to repeal By-law 004-2013
Moved by Councillor Roger McMurray, seconded by Councillor John Martinello
Carried
That Council receives the reports of the Statutory Committees, Boards and External Agencies: 1. Lower Trent Source Protection Meeting Minutes, May 14, 2015 2. Lower Trent Conservation Board Meeting Minutes, May 14, 2015 3. Mount Hope Cemetery Commission Meeting Minutes, April 8, 2015
Moved by Councillor Roger McMurray, seconded by Councillor John Martinello
Carried
That Council receives the letter dated May 15, 2015 from Al Strathdee, Mayor, Town of St. Marys, requesting support of Network Southwest Action Plan that combines passenger rail and bus services; and if supported.
Moved by Councillor Roger McMurray, seconded by Councillor John Martinello
Carried
That Council receives the letter dated May 11, 2015 from David Maunder, Aquafor Beech, requesting consideration of the Storm Water Master Plan contract termination, and if approved.
Moved by Councillor Roger McMurray, seconded by Councillor John Martinello
Carried
That Council receives the correspondence from Don Dudley regarding the lack of policing at Main & Prince Edward Streets; and, refers it to the Police Services Board.
Moved by Councillor John Martinello, seconded by Councillor Roger McMurray
Carried
That Council approves the correspondence from John Bos regarding expenses resulting from the state of emergency; and, Agree to reimburse him $244.08, the cost of having his pump rebuilt.
Moved by Councillor Roger McMurray, seconded by Councillor John Martinello
Defeated
That Council receives the Informational Correspondence of the June 1, 2015 Council meeting
Moved by Councillor John Martinello, seconded by Councillor Roger McMurray
Carried
That Council returns to closed session.
Moved by Councillor Mary Tadman, seconded by Councillor Steve Baker
Carried
That Council now moves from closed session back into open session.
Moved by Councillor Roger McMurray, seconded by Councillor Laura Vink
Carried
That Council will advertise for an Emergency Information Officer, and will include the need for social media skills and be provided Basic Emergency Management Training.
Moved by Councillor John Martinello, seconded by Councillor Laura Vink
Carried
That Council gives a 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 June 1, 2015
Moved by Councillor Roger McMurray, seconded by Councillor John Martinello
Carried
That this meeting of the Municipality of Brighton Council be adjourned at 10:56 p.m. Council to meet again on Monday, June 15. 2015 or at the Call of the Mayor.
Moved by Councillor John Martinello, seconded by Councillor Roger McMurray