20151021 Council Meeting

That Council approves the agenda for the September 21, 2015 Council meeting, as presented.

That Council approves the September 8, 2015 Council minutes, as presented.

That Council approves the September 9, 2015 Council minutes, as presented.

That Council approves the September 9, 2015 Council minutes Closed Session, as presented.

That Council now moves into the Statutory public meeting pursuant to section 34 of the Planning Act, RSO 1990.

That the Council of the Municipality of Brighton grants provisional consent to application B22/2015, subject to the following conditions: 1. That the severed parcel be rezoned to prohibit a single detached dwelling or an accessory dwelling unit as a permitted use to the satisfaction of the Municipality; 2. That the retained parcel be rezoned to recognize deficient side yard setbacks, to the satisfaction of the Municipality; 3. That the Owner be required to enter into an encroachment agreement with the Municipality; respecting existing accessory buildings and structures located within/encroaching into the Municipal road allowance (Ferguson Hill Road), or in the alternative the Owner agrees to remove the offending buildings/structures; 4. That all taxes on each of 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 deed(s) be prepared and deposited with the Municipal Clerk within one year of the granting of the consent.

That the Council of the Municipality of Brighton defer further consideration of consent applications B18-2015 and B19-2015; thereby allowing an opportunity for further dialogue with the applicant and Lower Trent Conservation.

That Council of the Municipality of Brighton grant provisional consent to application B20/2015; subject to the following conditions: 1. That the severed/merged lot and retained parcel be rezoned to the satisfaction of the Municipality of Brighton; 2. That the severed parcel be merged on title with the adjoining property to the west and having roll no. 1408 206 030 18100. 3. That all taxes on each of the severed and retained lots be in compliance with Municipal requirements prior to the deed being stamped; and 4. That three paper copies and a digital copy of a registerable survey and the appropriate deed be prepared and deposited with the Municipal Clerk within one year of the granting of consent.

That Council moves back into the regular session of the Council meeting.

1. That the Council of the Municipality of Brighton grants provisional consent to applications B16/2014, B17/2014 and B18/2014, subject to the following conditions: 1. That entrance permits be obtained from the Municipality of Brighton; 2. That the severed and retained parcels be rezoned, to the satisfaction of the Municipality of Brighton; 3. That cash-in-lieu of parkland in the amount of $500 be paid to the Municipality for each of the severed parcels; 4. That all taxes on each of 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 September 21, 2015 Municipality of Brighton Page Page2 3 ofof1011 Council Meeting survey and the appropriate deed be prepared and deposited with the Municipal Clerk within one year of the granting of consent.

1. That the Council of the Municipality of Brighton grants provisional consent to applications B19/2014, B20/2014 and B21/2014 and Rezoning Application Z19/2014, subject to the following conditions: 1. That entrance permits be obtained from the County of Northumberland; 2. That the severed and retained parcels be rezoned, to the satisfaction of the Municipality of Brighton; 3. That cash-in-lieu of parkland in the amount of $500 be paid to the Municipality for each of the severed parcels; 4. That all taxes on each of 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 deed be prepared and deposited with the Municipal Clerk within one year of the granting of consent.

2. That Council enacts a By-law to rezone certain lands located in Part Lot 23, Concession ‘B’, west side of Stoney Point Road in the Municipality of Brighton from ‘Rural Exception No. 1 (RU-1) Zone’ to ‘Rural Residential Exception No. 42 (RR-42) Zone’.

That Council receives the information from William Benn regarding a proposed business in Brighton.

That Council receives all citizen comments at the September 21st, 2015 Council meeting.

Whereas fire services dispatch is currently

That Council amends the by-law to read that 5 of the lower tier municipalities must agree to participate in County dispatch services for Brighton to participate.

That Council receives the Emergency Notification System report as information.

That Council receives the Fire Department Activity report for August, 2015, as information

That Council receives the report from the Director of Parks and Recreation and will consider a budgeted amount of $1,000 under the Parks and Recreation Department’s Capital budget to construct a regulation Pickle-ball court at the current fenced asphalt pad (basketball court) at Hilda Montgomery Park in Gosport

That Council defers the August 2015 Public Works Operations Report to the next Council meeting, to be presented by a member of Public Works Staff.

That Council direct staff to prepare a report on Bay Street & present to the next Council meeting at the latest.

It is recommended that Council direct staff to invite Mr Pine & Mr Fell of the Eastern Ontario Regional Network (EORN) to attend a public meeting in Brighton. The purpose of this meeting is to allow members of the public & all members of Council to address ongoing concerns related to internet service provision by Xplornet. It is further recommended that this public meeting be held sometime between the Brighton council meetings of October 5 & October 19, 2015.

Approximately 2 months ago, a Brighton resident reported rats in the area of Prince Edward St between County Rd 64 and Cedar St. Subsequent to the first report, another Brighton resident reported that 27 rats were trapped in the area of the intersection of Prince Edward & Cedar Streets. Soon after that report, it was reported that 9 rats were trapped in the area of Ontario St & Main St. Most recently, during the week of August 24, 2015, rats were reported in the vicinity of Perry Ave. Given the significant property damage & health risks posed by rats & the potential for damage to reputation that could result from being known as a rat-infested town, it is recommended that Council direct staff to immediately acquire the services of a contract pest controller in order to stop the apparent spread of rats in Brighton. It is further recommended that Council direct staff to ensure the strictest enforcement of garbage storage & disposal bylaws.

In accordance with the financial management, transparency & accountability requirements of sections 224(a), (d.1) & (e) of the Ontario Municipal Act and as partial response to questions raised by the public about the implementation of the Harbour & Elizabeth Streets sidewalks project, it is recommended that Council adopt the following measures: a) as deemed necessary, on a case by case basis, tender documents shall be reviewed & approved by Council prior to being used for any purposes related to seeking bids for, or awarding of, contracts; b) the public & press shall be notified - on the homepage of the Municipal website & by e-mail notification of all media outlets - of the time & place of every bid opening meeting. Such notification shall occur at least one week prior to the occurrence of every bid opening meeting; and c) council representation at bid opening mtgs shall be on a rotational basis & as approved by Council.

That Council rescind the authority it gave for the Mayor and Deputy Mayor to attend weekly staff meetings. In addition any resolution of Council pertaining to this authority be rescinded.

That Council gives a By-Law its first, second and third reading and finally passes this date: Being a By-law under the provisions of Section 34 of the Planning Act, R. S. 0., 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 Lot 23, Concession B, in the Municipality of Brighton from the Rural (RU) Zone to Rural Exception No.46 (RU-46) Zone, Rural Residential (RR) Zone and Environmental Protection (EP) Zone.

That Council gives a By-Law its first, second and third reading and finally passes this date: Being a By-law under the provisions of Section 34 of the Planning Act, R. S. 0., 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 Lot 23, Concession B, on the South side of County Road 64 in the Municipality of Brighton from the Rural Exception No. 1 (RU-1) Zone to Rural Residential Exception No. 42 (RR-42) Zone.

That Council approves the following Advisory Committee minutes and the recommendations contained therein: 1. Applefest Advisory Committee minutes, August 18, 2015

That Council extends this meeting to its natural conclusion.

That Council receives the reports of the Statutory Committees, Boards and External Agencies: 1. Police Services Board minutes, August 26, 2015

That Council approves the correspondence from CARP and proclaims October 1, 2015 as National Seniors Day.

That Council approves the correspondence from the Recycling Council of Ontario and proclaims October 19-25, 2015 as Waste Reduction Week.

That Council receives the correspondence from Tony Bright regarding Young Street construction.

That Council receives the Informational Correspondence of the September 21, 2015 Council meeting

That Council now moves into closed session to consider: 1. Sophia Duguay, Hicks Morley about a personnel issue 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; and being a matter under Section 239.2(f) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose September 21, 2015 Municipality of Brighton Page 910 ofof1011 Council Meeting 2. A personnel issue 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;

That Council adjourns the closed session and returns to open session.

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 September 21, 2015

That this meeting of the Municipality of Brighton Council be adjourned at 11:45 p.m. Council to meet again on Monday, October 5, 2015 or at the call of the Mayor.