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20150615 Council Meeting

June 15, 2015

What was decided (49 motions)

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

That Council adds a Statutory Public Meeting to the agenda as agenda item 9 for Consent Applications B13/2015, B15/2015, and B16/2015
Moved by Councillor Brian Ostrander, seconded by Councillor Mary Tadman
Carried
That Council directs staff to monitor the conditions governed by the water restriction by-law until after the July meeting
Moved by Councillor Steve Baker, seconded by Mayor Mark Walas
Carried
That Council approves the agenda for June 15, 2015 as amended.
Moved by Councillor John Martinello, seconded by Councillor Roger McMurray
Carried
That Council now moves into Closed Session to consider: 1. Report on a matter 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. 2. Report on a matter 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.
Moved by Councillor Roger McMurray, seconded by Councillor John Martinello
Carried
That Council approves the minutes from the May 28, 2015 Council meeting as presented.
Moved by Councillor John Martinello, seconded by Councillor Roger McMurray
Carried
That Council approves the Council Closed Session minutes of May 28, 2015 as presented.
Moved by Councillor John Martinello, seconded by Councillor Roger McMurray
Carried
That Council approves the minutes of the Council meeting of June 1, 2015 as presented
Moved by Councillor John Martinello, seconded by Councillor Roger McMurray
Carried
That Council approves the 4:00 p.m. Closed Session Council minutes of June 1, 2015
Moved by Councillor Brian Ostrander, seconded by Councillor Roger McMurray
Carried
That Council approves the minutes from the Regular Closed Session Council meeting of June 4, 2015
Moved by Councillor Roger McMurray, seconded by Councillor Brian Ostrander
Carried
That Council approves the Closed Session Council minutes from June 4, 2015
Moved by Councillor Steve Baker, seconded by Councillor Mary Tadman
Carried
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 Brian Ostrander
Carried
That Council will hold Consent Applications B13/2015 and B14/2015 in abeyance.
Moved by Councillor Mary Tadman, seconded by Councillor Brian Ostrander
Carried
that Council now closes the statutory public portion of this meeting pursuant to the Planning Act, and moves into regular business.
Moved by Councillor Brian Ostrander, seconded by Councillor Mary Tadman
Carried
That Council receives the report from Jeff Graham, GSS Engineering Consultants Ltd. regarding the Waste Water Treatment Plant operations.
Moved by Councillor Mary Tadman, seconded by Councillor Steve Baker
Carried
That Council receives the information from Gordon Tobey & Felicity June 15, 2015 Municipality of Brighton Page 2 of 11 Council Meeting Pope on the importance of heritage preservation, as presented.
Moved by Councillor Steve Baker, seconded by Councillor Brian Ostrander
Carried
That Council receives the information from Bob Burke & Mellissa D'Onofrio-Jones from the Brighton Public Library regarding an update on the Library Expansion Working Group.
Moved by Councillor Steve Baker, seconded by Councillor Brian Ostrander
Carried
That Council receives all Citizen Comments at the June 15, 2015 Council meeting.
Moved by Councillor Roger McMurray, seconded by Councillor Laura Vink
Carried
that Council receives the Fire Department Activity Report for May 2015.
Moved by Councillor John Martinello, seconded by Councillor Roger McMurray
Carried
that Council approves and awards the contract for the Supply of Clear Diesel, Coloured Diesel and Unleaded Gas, PW 2015-04, to Hutchinson Fuels
Moved by Councillor John Martinello, seconded by Councillor Roger McMurray
Carried
That Council receives the Streetlight Conversion Update Report dated June 15, 2015 as information; and, Refers back to staff to contact developers to update them on the current LED requirements and the need for compliance with municipal standards prior to construction.
Moved by Councillor Laura Vink, seconded by Councillor Roger McMurray
Carried
That Council receives the Community Safety Zone Report dated June 15, 2015 and directs staff to prepare a by-law for the speed reduction to 40 km per hour in the new Community Zone Area as follows: Option B: Includes Elizabeth Street, from approximately 50 metres east of Alice Street to approximately 400 metres east of Terry Fox Drive, Dundas Street, from approximately 50 metres each of Daniels Drive to 450 metres east of Terry Fox Drive and Terry Fox Drive, from Elizabeth Street to Dundas Street.
Moved by Councillor John Martinello, seconded by Councillor Roger McMurray
Carried
That Council receives the May 2015 Public works Operations Report as information
Moved by Councillor John Martinello, seconded by Councillor Roger McMurray
Carried
That Council extends this meeting to its natural conclusion
Moved by Councillor Roger McMurray, seconded by Councillor Laura Vink
Carried
That Council receives and refers the Community Development Officer Job Description Report dated June 15, 2015 and attachment as information to the organizational consultants.
Moved by Councillor Brian Ostrander, seconded by Councillor Roger McMurray
Carried
That Council receives the report from the Director of Parks and Recreation as information regarding the July 4th, 2015 Pan Am Games Torch Relay Community Celebration at King Edward Park from 1-3 pm.
Moved by Councillor Brian Ostrander, seconded by Councillor Laura Vink
Carried
That Council approves awarding the Project No. PW 2015-07, as follows: Part A: Survey, Design, Layout, Earth Excavation, Construction and Restoration of a new sidewalk on Harbour Street from Prince June 15, 2015 Municipality of Brighton Page 4 of 11 Council Meeting Edward Street to Cedar Street; And Part B: Earth and Gravel Excavation, Construction and Restoration of a new sidewalk on Elizabeth Street from Terry Fox Drive to Alice Street; To Cooney Excavating Ltd. for the total price of $256,685.15 (including H.S.T.)
Moved by Councillor Laura Vink, seconded by Councillor Brian Ostrander
Carried
That Council approves and awards the contract for the Ditching and Shoulder Corrections in various locations throughout The Municipality of Brighton as provided for in RFQ PW 2015-05 to Cooney Excavating for a value of $351.00 per hour.
Moved by Councillor Mary Tadman, seconded by Councillor Brian Ostrander
Carried
That Council changes the date of the August Council meeting from August 17th, 2015 to August 10th, 2015.
Moved by Councillor Mary Tadman, seconded by Councillor Steve Baker
Carried
That Council receives the Council Direction Follow Up List for June 15, 2015 as information.
Moved by Councillor Steve Baker, seconded by Councillor Brian Ostrander
Carried
That Council deem the Notice of Motion regarding Expansion of the Library Space urgent and read as a Motion.
Moved by Councillor Brian Ostrander, seconded by Mayor Mark Walas
Carried
That Council supports, in principle, the expansion of the existing Municipal Building at 35 Alice Street to accommodate the expansion and enhancement of the Brighton Public Library. For Against Abstained COI Absent Mayor Mark Walas x (Seconded By) Councillor Mary Tadman x Councillor John Martinello x Councillor Laura Vink x Councillor Roger x McMurray Councillor Steve Baker x June 15, 2015 Municipality of Brighton Page 5 of 11 Council Meeting Councillor Brian x Ostrander (Moved By) 7 0 0 0 0
Moved by Councillor Brian Ostrander, seconded by Mayor Mark Walas
Carried
It is recommended that Council direct staff to ensure completion of the Requests for Proposals for the class environmental assessment for the sewage treatment plant no later than the end of July.
Moved by Councillor John Martinello, seconded by Mayor Mark Walas
Carried
That Council directs that one of the digital, solar powered speed limit signs be placed on Tess Lane Little Lake Road in the eastbound land to make drivers aware of the speed they are travelling.
Moved by Councillor Roger McMurray, seconded by Councillor John Martinello
Carried
That Council receives the report on a Speed Limit Zone on Old Wooler Road as information, and will bring a by-law to the next meeting that states the full length of Old Wooler Road shall have signage posted on both sides of the road and in both directions.
Moved by Councillor Brian Ostrander, 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 a Plumbing Inspection Agreement for the Enforcement of the Plumbing Provisions of the Building Code Act and Building Code between the County of Northumberland and the Municipality of Brighton.
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 Clerk to execute an Agreement between the Corporation of the Municipality of Brighton and Cooney Excavating Ltd. for Ditching and Shoulder Correction in Various Locations throughout the Municipality of Brighton.
Moved by Councillor Laura Vink, seconded by Councillor Brian Ostrander
Carried
June 15, 2015 Municipality of Brighton Page 7 of 11 Council Meeting 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 Clerk to execute an Agreement between the Corporation of the Municipality of Brighton and Cooney Excavating Ltd. for Survey, Design, Layout, Earth Excavation, Construction and Restoration of a new sidewalk on Harbour Street from Prince Edward Street to Cedar Street and Earth and Gravel Excavation, Construction and Restoration of a new sidewalk on Elizabeth Street from Terry Fox Drive to Alice Street.
Moved by Councillor Brian Ostrander, seconded by Councillor Laura Vink
Carried
That Council gives a By-Law its first, second and third reading and finally passes this date: A by-law to authorize a temporary road closure for a potion of Main Street for a Street Dance.
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 to authorize temporary road closures for portions of various streets during the Habitat House Move Parade.
Moved by Councillor Mary Tadman, seconded by Councillor Brian Ostrander
Carried
That Council approves the following Advisory Committee minutes and the recommendations as amended: 1. Applefest Advisory Committee minutes - May 12/15 2. Community Events & Civic Awards Advisory Committee minutes - May 12/15 3. Heritage Advisory Committee minutes - April 23/15
Moved by Councillor Steve Baker, seconded by Councillor Brian Ostrander
Carried
That Council receives the reports of the Statutory Committees, Boards and External Agencies: 1. Emergency Planning Committee minutes - March 4, 2015 2. Police Services Board minutes - May 27, 2015 3. DBIA minutes - May 6, 2015
Moved by Councillor Steve Baker, seconded by Councillor Brian Ostrander
Carried
That Council approves the correspondence from Steve White & Tracey Acker; and directs staff to identify the owner of the laneway.
Moved by Councillor Laura Vink, seconded by Councillor Brian Ostrander
Defeated
That Council approves the correspondence from Keep Hydro Public; and Approves the following resolution: Municipal Resolution to express opposition to the privatization of Hydro One Whereas the public electricity system in Ontario is a critical asset to the economy and vital to the living standard and well-being of all Ontarians; And whereas it is essential that Ontarians maintain public control and public decision-making with respect to electricity; And whereas experience in other jurisdictions shows that privatization typically means consumers pay more for electricity; And whereas a privatized Hydro One will no longer be subject to scrutiny by the Auditor General, the Ombudsman, the Financial Accountability Officer, or the Integrity Commissioner, and will no longer be required to provide information or services to citizens under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, the Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act, or the French Language Services Act; And whereas our public electricity system currently generates hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue for the provincial government every year to help pay for public services we all depend on; And whereas the sale of shares in Hydro One will provide a short- term financial gain for the province in exchange for a much larger long-term financial loss; And whereas the provincial government has no mandate from voters to sell any part of Hydro One; And whereas opinion polls show Ontarians oppose the privatization June
Moved by Councillor Brian Ostrander, seconded by Councillor Laura Vink
Carried
That Council receives the Informational Correspondence of the June 15, 2015 Council meeting
Moved by Councillor Brian Ostrander, seconded by Councillor Mary Tadman
Carried
That Council now moves into closed session to consider: 1. Community recognition being a subject regarding personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees 2. Committee appointment being a subject regarding personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees 3. A personnel issue being a subject regarding personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees June 15, 2015 Municipality of Brighton Page 10 of 11 Council Meeting
Moved by Councillor Steve Baker, seconded by Councillor Brian Ostrander
Carried
To appoint Linda Walas to the Applefest Advisory Committee
Moved by Councillor Mary Tadman, seconded by Councillor Brian Ostrander
Carried
To adjourn the closed session and return to open session.
Moved by Councillor Brian Ostrander, seconded by Councillor Laura Vink
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 June 15, 2015
Moved by Councillor Roger McMurray, seconded by Councillor John Martinello
Carried
That this meeting of the Municipality of Brighton Council be adjourned at 10:45 p.m. Council to meet again on July 20, 2015 or at the Call of the Mayor
Moved by Councillor Roger McMurray, seconded by Councillor John Martinello
Carried

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