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20160216 Council Meeting
February 16, 2016
What was decided (32 motions)
31 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That Council amends the agenda by moving 19.1.3 to open session as 16.3.
Moved by Councillor John Martinello, seconded by Councillor Steve Baker
Defeated
That Council amends the motion to remove 19.1.3 from the motion.
Moved by Councillor Brian Ostrander, seconded by Councillor Mary Tadman
Carried
That Council approves the minutes of the January 25, 2016 Council meeting, as presented.
Moved by Councillor John Martinello, seconded by Councillor Roger McMurray
Carried
That Council approves closed session minutes of the January 25, 2016 Council meeting, as presented.
Moved by Councillor Brian Ostrander, seconded by Councillor Mary Tadman
Carried
That Council approves the minutes of the February 1, 2016 Council meeting, as presented.
Moved by Councillor Brian Ostrander, seconded by Councillor Roger McMurray
Carried
That Council approves the closed session minutes of the February 1, 2016 Council meeting, as presented.
Moved by Councillor Laura Vink, seconded by Councillor Brian Ostrander
Carried
February 17, 2016 Municipality of Brighton Page 12of of910 Council Meeting That Council approves the Planning minutes of the February 8, 2016 Council meeting, as presented.
Moved by Councillor Brian Ostrander, seconded by Councillor John Martinello
Carried
That Council approves the Planning minutes closed session of the February 8, 2016 Council meeting, as presented.
Moved by Councillor Roger McMurray, seconded by Councillor Laura Vink
Carried
That Council receives the information from Craig Brooks, Lakefront Utilities regarding Brighton's water facilities as presented.
Moved by Councillor Roger McMurray, seconded by Councillor Laura Vink
Carried
That Council receives the information from Mark Mills, Northumberland County and Tom Behan, Behan Construction regarding Bayshore Drive.
Moved by Councillor Laura Vink, seconded by Councillor Roger McMurray
Carried
That Council receives all citizen comments at the February 16, 2016 Council meeting.
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 commencement of a helmet borrowing program for King Edward Park Arena.
Moved by Councillor John Martinello, seconded by Councillor Roger McMurray
Carried
That Council approves the Draft Emergency Response Plan, as presented.
Moved by Councillor John Martinello, seconded by Councillor Roger McMurray
Carried
That Council approves the changes to the Procedural By-law, as outlined in the report Procedural By-law changes and that Citizen Comments & Delegations only reflect Planning issues.
Moved by Councillor Steve Baker, seconded by Councillor Laura Vink
Carried
That Council appoints Vicki Kimmett as Marriage Officiant in the Municipality of Brighton and the Province of Ontario, under the authority of the Marriage Act of Ontario and appointed by by-law of the Municipality of Brighton.
Moved by Councillor Steve Baker, seconded by Councillor John Martinello
Carried
That Council approves or receives the report BEDC Terms of Reference as information; and, direct staff to revise the Terms of Reference.
Moved by Councillor Brian Ostrander, seconded by Councillor Mary Tadman
Carried
That Council defers the BEDC motion until such time as there are staff to support the Committee.
Moved by Councillor Steve Baker, seconded by Councillor John Martinello
Carried
That Council directs staff to monitor Lakeside Landing.
Moved by Councillor Steve Baker, seconded by Councillor Laura Vink
Carried
That Council enacts a By-law to assume for Public Use, the following roads within the Phases 1 and 2 of the Orchard Gate Subdivision: Empire Boulevard between Main Street and Courtland Way Courtland Way between Royal Gala Drive and Empire Boulevard Royal Gala Drive from Empire Boulevard to lots number 25 and 30
Moved by Councillor Steve Baker, seconded by Councillor Laura Vink
Carried
That Council receives the Council Direction Follow Up List for February 17, 2016, as information.
Moved by Councillor Steve Baker, seconded by Councillor Laura Vink
Carried
Whereas the council of the Municipality of Brighton continues to reference and refer to "accountability and transparency". Therefore be it resolved that council direct staff to provide a report on adopting a best practices "Council Code of Conduct" for the Municipality of Brighton, as soon as possible. This report should include, but not be limited to, recommendations from the office of the Ombudsman of Ontario.
Moved by Mayor Mark Walas, seconded by Councillor Mary Tadman
Carried
Council direct staff to change the Community Safety Reserve back to the Policing Reserve, as it was originally named, clearly identifying the specified use of this reserve.
Moved by Mayor Mark Walas, 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 Provide Rules Governing the Calling, Place and Proceedings of Meetings of the Municipality of Brighton Council
Moved by Councillor Laura Vink, seconded by Councillor Steve Baker
Carried
That Council gives a By-Law its first, second and third reading and finally passes this date: Being a by-law to authorize Civil Marriage Solemnization service in the Municipality of Brighton
Moved by Councillor Laura Vink, seconded by Councillor Roger McMurray
Carried
That Council approves the following Advisory Committee minutes and the recommendations contained therein: 1. Committee of the Wholes minutes, February 2, 2016 2. Emergency Planning Committee minutes, November 9, 2015 3. Rural Advisory Committee minutes, January 28, 2016 4. By-law Review Committee minutes, February 9, 2016
Moved by Councillor John Martinello, seconded by Councillor Roger McMurray
Carried
That Council receives the reports of the Statutory Committees, Boards and External Agencies: 1. Brighton Public Library Board minutes: August 5, 2015, September 23, 2015, October 15, 2015, & November 25, 2015
Moved by Councillor Mary Tadman, seconded by Councillor John Martinello
Carried
That Council approves the correspondence from Autism Ontario and proclaims April 2, 2016 as World Autism Day in the Municipality of Brighton
Moved by Councillor Mary Tadman, seconded by Councillor Brian Ostrander
Carried
That Council receives the correspondence from Dave Cutler regarding snow clearing in Presqu'ile Provincial Park.
Moved by Councillor Mary Tadman, seconded by Councillor Brian Ostrander
Carried
That Council receives the February 16, 2015 Informational Correspondence.
Moved by Councillor Brian Ostrander, seconded by Councillor Mary Tadman
Carried
That Council now moves into closed session to consider: 1. Property to be considered being a subject regarding a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or board pursuant to Section 239(2)(c) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended 2. Tenancy agreements being a subject regarding the security of the property of the municipality or board pursuant to Section 239(2)(a) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended 3. A personnel question being a subject regarding the security of the property of the municipality or board pursuant to Section 239(2)(a) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended
Moved by Councillor Roger McMurray, seconded by Councillor Laura Vink
Carried
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 February 17, 2016. February 17, 2016 Municipality of Brighton Page 89of of910 Council Meeting
Moved by Councillor Roger McMurray, seconded by Councillor Laura Vink
Carried
That this meeting of the Municipality of Brighton Council be adjourned at 9:46 p.m. Council to meeting again on Monday, March 7, 2016
Moved by Councillor Brian Ostrander, seconded by Councillor John Martinello