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20150810 Council Meeting
August 10, 2015
What was decided (32 motions)
30 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That Council approves the agenda for the August 10, 2015 Council meeting with the following amendments: 8.1 Heritage Advisory Delegation is deleted, and that agenda item 11.6 be moved to the next Council meeting.
Moved by Councillor Mary Tadman, seconded by Councillor Brian Ostrander
Carried
That Council moves 19.1, 19.5, and 19.7 into open session.
Moved by Councillor Roger McMurray, seconded by Councillor John Martinello
Defeated
That Council approves the minutes of the June 29, 2015 Council meeting, as presented.
Moved by Councillor Steve Baker, seconded by Councillor Brian Ostrander
Carried
That Council approves the Closed session minutes of the June 29, 2015 Council meeting, as presented.
Moved by Councillor Steve Baker, seconded by Councillor Brian Ostrander
Carried
That Council approves the minutes of the July 10, 2015 Council meeting, as presented.
Moved by Councillor Steve Baker, seconded by Councillor Brian Ostrander
Carried
That Council approves the Closed session minutes of the July 10, 2015 Council meeting, as presented.
Moved by Councillor Steve Baker, seconded by Councillor Brian Ostrander
Carried
That Council approves the minutes of the July 20 & 23, 2015 Council meeting, as presented.
Moved by Councillor Steve Baker, seconded by Councillor Brian Ostrander
Carried
That Council approves the Closed session minutes of the July 20 & 23, 2015 Council meeting, as presented.
Moved by Councillor Steve Baker, seconded by Councillor Brian Ostrander
Carried
1. That Council receives the report regarding a request for a two- year extension of draft plan approval; 2. That Council resolve to grant an extension for the Lakeside Landing Subdivision File No. PRSubdiv-2008/002; and further, 3. That the revised lapsing date for draft plan approval is March 31, 2018 4. Direct staff to monitor the condition of the property with respect to existing by-laws and the addition of fill
Moved by Councillor Steve Baker, seconded by Councillor Mary Tadman
Carried
1. That Council receives the report regarding 37 Pinnacle Street, prepared by the Municipal Planning Consultant; 2. That Council provide direction for staff to proceed with obtaining surveying services for the purpose of preparing an updated reference plan for easement purposes; and that Ivan B. Wallace, Ontario Land Surveyor Ltd. be commissioned to prepare the plan; and 3. That Council determine responsibility for costs associated with easement plan preparation
Moved by Councillor Steve Baker, seconded by Councillor Mary Tadman
Carried
That Council receives the update from Ken McClintock, BOLDRA, as information.
Moved by Councillor Steve Baker, seconded by Councillor Brian Ostrander
Carried
That Council refers the BOLDRA request to staff for a report.
Moved by Councillor Brian Ostrander, seconded by Councillor Roger McMurray
Carried
That Council receives the Fire Department Activity Report for July 2015, as presented.
Moved by Councillor Laura Vink, seconded by Councillor Roger McMurray
Carried
That Council receives the report from the Director of Parks and Recreation as information and approves the development of two separate project applications be made to the Ontario Trillium Grant program for the January 6th 2016 intake deadline. The first being the Skateboard Park Renovation/Expansion Project and the second being the Tennis Court Renovation Project.
Moved by Councillor John Martinello, seconded by Councillor Roger McMurray
Carried
That Council receives the Second Quarter Financial Report for 2015.
Moved by Councillor John Martinello, seconded by Councillor Roger McMurray
Carried
That Council receives the Development Summary, as information, and refer to staff for a more comprehensive report for the first meeting in September.
Moved by Councillor Roger McMurray, seconded by Councillor Laura Vink
Carried
That Council passes the By-law Review Committee Terms of Reference: The By-law Review Committee is mandated to conduct a continuous review and analysis of Municipal By-laws and shall recommend amendments, additions or deletions, and harmonization, as it shall deem necessary and desirable. The By-law Review Committee shall act as an advisory committee of Council. The By-law Review Committee shall meet no more than 10 times annually. The By-law Review Committee shall be comprised of 3 representatives of Council; 3 citizens with a background or interest in legal documents, law, or municipal policies and procedures; and staff support.
Moved by Councillor Brian Ostrander, seconded by Councillor Steve Baker
Carried
That Council directs staff to make alternate traffic plans for the Young Street construction project to alleviate problems and authorize the Mayor & Councillor Baker to meet with Fire Chief Hutchinson & Lucas Kelly to discuss these issues and bring information back to the Wednesday, August 12 meeting.
Moved by Councillor Steve Baker, seconded by Councillor Mary Tadman
Carried
That Council directs staff to bring back recommendations and solutions for the Elizabeth Street sidewalk drainage issues and safety measures to the earliest possible Council meeting.
Moved by Councillor Brian Ostrander, seconded by Councillor John Martinello
Carried
That Council receives the Council Direction Follow Up List, dated August 10, 2015, as information.
Moved by Councillor Mary Tadman, seconded by Councillor Brian Ostrander
Carried
That Council hereby suspends further use of Section 4.5, Special Council Meetings, 4.7 1) b) Meeting Agendas and 10.2 2) Notice to Members of Council and Committee Meetings. Recent events regarding the calling of Special Council Meetings have shown that portions of the Procedural By-law 097-2013 require amendment to ensure the sections are clear, unambiguous and promote ease of understanding. The highlighted Sections above would be assessed, amended if necessary by a Committee of Council, and brought back to full Council for consideration.
Moved by Councillor Roger McMurray, seconded by Councillor John Martinello
Defeated
That Council refers the Procedural By-law to the By-law Review Committee.
Moved by Councillor Roger McMurray, seconded by Councillor John Martinello
Carried
In a recorded vote at the February 2, 2015 council mtg council voted to defer - taking action on resolving longstanding storm water August 10, 2015 Municipality of Brighton Page Page4 5 ofof 89 Council Meeting drainage issues at the following five locations - to the budget process. Since this vote six months ago, there is no indication that any action has been taken to resolve any of these drainage issues. In order to ensure the security & safety of Brighton residents, homes & businesses &, in order to ensure that commitments made to taxpayers are kept, it is recommended that Council direct staff to ensure that all of the following longstanding & unresolved stormwater drainage issues - at all of the following locations - be repaired, fixed & brought to final resolution no later than end- September 2015. That Council direct staff to present plans and costings to Council, for the resolution of the stormwater drainage issues at the following locations, no later than end-Aug 2015. (1) at & about area of 365 Main St & Cheer Farms: (2) in backyards at & about area of 10 & 12 Baldwin St; (3) at south end of Dufferin St; (4) at & about area of 243 Main St & entrance to Presqu'ile Beach Motel; and (5) at & about area of driveway entrance at 103 Sanford St.
Moved by Councillor John Martinello, seconded by Councillor Roger McMurray
Carried
That in the interests of pedestrian safety and to parallel the implementation of the School Safety Zone that Council direct staff to determine the cost and feasibility of adding pedestrian crosswalk with a switch operated, flashing light with audible tones when operating on both north and south sides of County Road 2 in front of Brighton Public School. The flashing light would be similar to the light presently installed at Dundas and King St. in Quinte West. The present crosswalk has a crossing guard on school days but when the guard departs, motorists habitually ignore the crosswalk marking making it difficult for late arrivals or local residents to cross the highway.
Moved by Councillor Roger McMurray, seconded by Councillor John Martinello
Carried
That Council approves the correspondence from Randy Pettapiece, MPP, Perth-Wellington regarding Resolution for Fairness in Provincial Infrastructure Funds.
Moved by Councillor John Martinello, seconded by Councillor Roger McMurray
Carried
That Council receives the correspondence from the Royal Heritage Trust and refers it to the Heritage Advisory Committee.
Moved by Councillor John Martinello, seconded by Councillor Roger McMurray
Carried
That Council receives the Informational Correspondence of the August 10, 2015 Council meeting
Moved by Councillor Laura Vink, seconded by Councillor Roger McMurray
Carried
That Council extends this meeting to its natural conclusion.
Moved by Councillor Roger McMurray, seconded by Councillor Steve Baker
Carried
That Council moved from closed session to open session.
Moved by Councillor Brian Ostrander, seconded by Councillor Mary Tadman
Carried
That Council makes the following Committee appointments: 1. Accessibility Advisory Committee - Gail Ellis 2. Emergency Planning Committee - David Green 3. Applefest Advisory Committee - Sherry Burkitt 4. Physician Recruitment Committee - Shannon Gavas 5. Rural Advisory Committee - Susan Sirois
Moved by Councillor Roger McMurray, 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 August 10, 2015
Moved by Councillor Laura Vink, seconded by Councillor Roger McMurray
Carried
That this meeting of the Municipality of Brighton Council be adjourned at 11:03 p.m. Council to meet again on August 12, 2015 or at the call of the Mayor.
Moved by John Martinello, seconded by Roger McMurray