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20160404 Council Meeting
April 4, 2016
What was decided (27 motions)
25 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That Council adds to the agenda the agenda review committee proposed in an April email.
Moved by Councillor John Martinello, seconded by Councillor Roger McMurray
Defeated
That Council approves the Council Planning minutes of the March 14, 2016 Council Planning meeting, as amended.
Moved by Councillor Mary Tadman, seconded by Councillor John Martinello
Carried
That Council approves the Council Planning closed minutes of the March 14, 2016 Council meeting, as presented.
Moved by Councillor John Martinello, seconded by Councillor Mary Tadman
Carried
That Council approves the Council minutes of the March 21, 2016 Council meeting, as presented.
Moved by Councillor Mary Tadman, seconded by Councillor Roger McMurray
Carried
That Council approves the Council closed minutes of the March 21, 2016 Council meeting, as presented.
Moved by Councillor Mary Tadman, seconded by Councillor Roger McMurray
Carried
That Council receives the presentation by John Geale regarding Northumberland Land Trust as information.
Moved by Councillor Brian Ostrander, seconded by Councillor Roger McMurray
Carried
That Council receives the information from Julie Herten regarding environmental concerns at Lakeside Landing Subdivision.
Moved by Councillor Mary Tadman, seconded by Councillor Roger McMurray
Carried
That Council direct staff to immediately and not later than 1200 hours, Friday, 8 April, 2016 obtain Appendices C & E, of the Greer Galloway report Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment Walas Lakeside Landing Subdivision and all sampling and analytical results of fill sampling at the Lakeside Landing Subdivision if available.
Moved by Councillor John Martinello, seconded by Councillor Steve Baker
Carried
That Council directs staff to obtain a legal opinion, no later than 1200 hours, Friday, 8 April, 2016, on Council's duties and responsibilities to address water contamination issues potentially arising from fill placement at Lakeside Landing Subdivision 952849 Ontario Limited.
Moved by Councillor John Martinello, seconded by Councillor Steve Baker
Carried
That Council appoints Mayor Mark Walas & Deputy Mayor Brian Ostrander, Jeff Graham and Linda Widdifield to the Review Committee for RFP 2015-10, Class Environmental Assessment for the Brighton Wastewater Treatment System
Moved by Councillor Mary Tadman, seconded by Councillor John Martinello
Carried
That Council approves and awards the Tender for the New 2016, Diesel Powered Single Axle Truck complete with Snow plow Harness, Two Way Plow, Wing and All Season Dump Body/Spreader, Tender PW 2016-02, a value of $232,052.64 before H.S.T. to Tallman Truck Centre Ltd with Viking Cives Equipment.
Moved by Councillor Roger McMurray, seconded by Councillor Mary Tadman
Carried
That Council award the contract to Supply and Install One Desiccant Dehumidifier at King Edward Park Arena to Cimco Refrigeration Ltd., of Vaughn, Ontario for the total price after taxes and HST rebate of $29,200.03.
Moved by Councillor John Martinello, seconded by Councillor Roger McMurray
Carried
That Council receives the Answers to Delegation's Questions Regarding Purchasing Bylaw Report as information
Moved by Councillor Brian Ostrander, seconded by Councillor Steve Baker
Carried
That Council receives the Council Direction Follow Up List for April 4, 2016 as information.
Moved by Councillor Roger McMurray, seconded by Councillor Brian Ostrander
Carried
In compliance with the accountability & transparency requirements specified by the law of Ontario & particularly the Ontario Municipal Act; and in order that all of Council and Brighton taxpayers can better know how Brighton taxpayers' money is being spent; and in order that all of Council might be able to better identify & prevent causes of litigation against the Municipality of Brighton; and in order that Council gain some control on the amount of Brighton taxpayers' money being paid to lawyers: Council directs staff to update - and present to all of Council & the public - the "Open insurance claims and other legal claims report", that was originally kept out of the public eye at the November 16, 2015. Council further directs that this updated report be presented to all of Council & the public at the April 18, 2016 Council mtg.
Moved by Councillor John Martinello, seconded by Councillor Roger McMurray
Defeated
That Council extends this meeting to its natural conclusion.
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 the Mayor and the Clerk to execute an Agreement between the Corporation of the Municipality of Brighton and Cobourg Development Services Ltd. for the Design and Reconstruction of Alice and Dundas Street
Moved by Councillor Roger McMurray, seconded by Councillor Brian Ostrander
Carried
That Council approves the following Advisory Committee minutes and the recommendations contained therein: 1. Emergency Planning Committee minutes, March 9, 2016 2. Accessibility Advisory Committee minutes, March 11, 2016 3. Community Events & Civic Awards Committee minutes, March 15, 2016
Moved by Councillor Brian Ostrander, seconded by Councillor Roger McMurray
Carried
1. Community Care Northumberland minutes, December 10, 2015 2. DBIA minutes, February 24, 2016 3. Mount Hope Cemetery minutes, March 9, 2016 4. Police Services Board minutes, February 26, 2016 5. DBIA minutes, AGM 2015, January 6/16, December 2/15, November 4/15, October 7/15 & September 2/15 and refers item 3 to staff for a report, the Mount Hope Cemetery minutes, March 9, 2016.
Moved by Councillor Roger McMurray, seconded by Councillor Brian Ostrander
Carried
That Council approves the information from Randy Marsh, Canadian Pacific regarding Rail Safety Week; and Proclaims April 25 to May 1, 2016 as Rail Safety Week in the Municipality of Brighton; and, Whereas it is in the public’s interest to raise citizens’ awareness on reducing avoidable accidents, injuries and damage caused by collisions at level crossings or incidents involving trains and citizens; Whereas Operation Lifesaver is a public/private partnership whose aim is to work with the rail industry, governments, police services, the media and other agencies and the public to raise rail safety awareness; Whereas Operation Lifesaver has requested City Council adopt this resolution in support of its ongoing effort to save lives and prevent injuries in communities, including our municipality; It is hereby RESOLVED to support national Rail Safety Week, to be held from April 25 to May 1, 2016.
Moved by Councillor Brian Ostrander, seconded by Councillor Roger McMurray
Carried
That Council approves the correspondence from Skate Canada regarding the waiving of ice fees for their skating carnival on March 27, 2016.
Moved by Councillor Mary Tadman, seconded by Councillor Roger McMurray
Carried
That Council approves the correspondence from Dave Cutler regarding the protection of Chimney Swifts; and refers it to the Planning Consultant for an update.
Moved by Councillor Brian Ostrander, seconded by Councillor Steve Baker
Carried
That Council receives all informational correspondence as presented.
Moved by Councillor John Martinello, seconded by Councillor Mary Tadman
Carried
That Council now moves into closed session to consider: 1. Committee appointments 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
Moved by Councillor John Martinello, seconded by Councillor Mary Tadman
Carried
That Council now adjourns the closed session and returns to open session.
Moved by Councillor John Martinello, seconded by Councillor Mary Tadman
Carried
That Council accepts Councillor Baker's resignation from the Library Board without prejudice and appoints Councillor Mary Tadman to the Board; and appoints Rob Peister to the Heritage Committee.
Moved by Mayor Mark Walas, 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 confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Brighton meeting held on April 4, 2016. 21. Adjournment Adjournment of the March 21, 2016 Council meeting Resolution No. 2016-320 April 04, 2016 Municipality of Brighton Page Page7 8 ofof 89 Council Meeting Moved by Councillor Brian Ostrander Seconded by Councillor Roger McMurray That this meeting of the Municipality of Brighton Council be adjourned at 10:05 p.m. Council to meeting again on Wednesday, April 6, 2016
Moved by Councillor Roger McMurray, seconded by Councillor Brian Ostrander