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20160502 Council Meeting
May 2, 2016
What was decided (28 motions)
26 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That Council approves the agenda for the May 2, 2016 Council meeting, as presented.
Moved by Councillor Roger McMurray, seconded by Councillor John Martinello
Carried
That Council approves the Council Planning minutes of April 11, 2016, as presented.
Moved by Councillor Roger McMurray, seconded by Councillor John Martinello
Carried
That Council approves the Council Planning closed minutes of April 11, 2016, as presented.
Moved by Councillor John Martinello, seconded by Councillor Roger McMurray
Carried
That Council approves the Council meeting minutes of April 12, 2016, as presented.
Moved by Councillor John Martinello, seconded by Councillor Roger McMurray
Carried
That Council approves the Council meeting closed minutes of April 12, 2016, as presented.
Moved by Councillor John Martinello, seconded by Councillor Roger McMurray
Carried
That Council approves the Council meeting minutes of April 28, 2016, as presented.
Moved by Councillor John Martinello, seconded by Councillor Roger McMurray
Carried
That Council approves the Council closed minutes of April 18, 2016, as presented.
Moved by Councillor Roger McMurray, seconded by Councillor John Martinello
Carried
That Council receives the information from Mellissa D'Onofrio-Jones, Brighton Public Library, regarding programs & initiatives the Library is undertaking.
Moved by Councillor Brian Ostrander, seconded by Councillor Mary Tadman
Carried
That Council receives all citizen comments at the May 2, 2016 May 02, 2016 Municipality of Brighton Page 1 of 6 Council Meeting Council meeting.
Moved by Councillor Roger McMurray, seconded by Councillor John Martinello
Carried
That Council receives the Consideration for Retail Businesses to Operate on Statutory Holidays Report as information in advance of the Public Meeting to be held on May 16, 2016
Moved by Councillor Brian Ostrander, seconded by Councillor Mary Tadman
Carried
That Council receives the March 2016 Public Works Operations Report as information
Moved by Councillor Mary Tadman, seconded by Councillor Brian Ostrander
Carried
That Council receives the March 2016 Accounts Payable Report, in the amount of $3,501,252.82, as paid.
Moved by Councillor Mary Tadman, seconded by Councillor Brian Ostrander
Carried
That Council receive the Community Connections Expo Funding and Website Report and direct staff to provide $1,000.00 to the event to support transportation costs to Cobourg for the event on June 3 and 4, 2016.
Moved by Councillor Brian Ostrander, seconded by Councillor Mary Tadman
Carried
That Council receive the Brighton Cruise Night Report and further permit the Brighton Cruise night to use the front parking lot at King Edward Park Arena.
Moved by Councillor Mary Tadman, seconded by Councillor Brian Ostrander
Defeated
That Council receive the BOLDRA (Brighton Off Leash Dog Recreation Association) Contract and Financial Report as May 02, 2016 Municipality of Brighton Page 2 of 6 Council Meeting information; and, Further, that the Municipality provide BOLDRA with 40% of all dog tag revenues; and, Further, that all commissions received be returned to the Municipality until the loan is repaid, where, at that time the agreement can be renegotiated; and, Further, the Municipality requires a plan for a door to door program by May 30, 2016 before commissions can be paid.
Moved by Councillor Laura Vink, seconded by Councillor Brian Ostrander
Carried
That Council receives the Drinking Water Quality Management Standard (DWQMS) Accreditation Report as information.
Moved by Councillor Laura Vink, seconded by Councillor Brian Ostrander
Carried
That Council receives the report from the Director of Parks and Recreation, the Director of Finance and Administrative Services and Deputy Clerk and directs staff to implement the duties and care and maintenance of Mount Hope Cemetery; That Council Directs staff to maintain and manage all of the records of Mount Hope Cemetery and agrees to the purchase of the necessary software to do this; That Council directs staff to bring a fees and charges by-law for cemetery services to the next Council meeting; That Council directs staff to appoint DewMill Enterprises as the contractor for Funeral Services and Cemetery Management Services for a three-year term.
Moved by Councillor Laura Vink, seconded by Councillor Brian Ostrander
Carried
That Council receives the Council Direction Follow Up List as information.
Moved by Councillor Laura Vink, seconded by Councillor Brian Ostrander
Carried
That Council gives a By-Law its first, second and third reading and finally passes this date: Being a By-law to provide for the adoption of Tax Rates for 2016 and to further provide for Penalty and Interest in Default of Payment thereof
Moved by Councillor Roger McMurray, seconded by Councillor John Martinello
Carried
That Council approves the following Advisory Committee minutes and the recommendations contained therein: 1. Applefest Advisory Committee minutes, April 19, 2016 2. Applefest Advisory Committee minutes, March 20, 2016 3. Accessibility Advisory Committee minutes, April 15, 2016 4. Community Events & Civic Awards Advisory Committee minutes, April 13, 2016
Moved by Councillor Roger McMurray, seconded by Councillor John Martinello
Carried
That Council receives the reports of the Statutory Committees, Boards and External Agencies: 1. Brighton Public Library Board minutes, January 20, 2016 2. Brighton Public Library Board minutes, February 24, 2016 3. DBIA minutes, March 10, 2016 4. SOHO minutes, April 14, 2016
Moved by Councillor Roger McMurray, seconded by Councillor John Martinello
Carried
That Council receives the correspondence from Mike Martell regarding the Brighton's constructed wetland; and, May 02, 2016 Municipality of Brighton Page 4 of 6 Council Meeting Further, that staff request that the MOECC present their report to Council on the water quality in Presqu'ile Bay.
Moved by Councillor Brian Ostrander, seconded by Councillor Mary Tadman
Carried
That Council receives the correspondence from Dave Cutler regarding the Main Street Development Area; and, Further, refers the matter to staff for a report.
Moved by Councillor John Martinello, seconded by Councillor Roger McMurray
Carried
That Council receives the correspondence from the Minister Responsible for Senior Affairs regarding the anniversary of Seniors Month.
Moved by Councillor Roger McMurray, seconded by Councillor John Martinello
Carried
That Council receives the correspondence from Laurie Scott MPP regarding human trafficking; and That Council passes the following resolution: That Council approves the correspondence from Laurie Scott, MPP for Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock, regarding Bill 158 which aims to take immediate steps against human trafficking in Ontario; and further That Council supports the following resolution: Whereas human trafficking is a heinous crime that has been
Moved by Councillor John Martinello, seconded by Councillor Roger McMurray
Referred
That the Informational Correspondence at the May 2, 2016 Council meeting be received.
Moved by Councillor Roger McMurray, seconded by Councillor John Martinello
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 May 2, 2016.
Moved by Councillor John Martinello, seconded by Councillor Roger McMurray
Carried
That this meeting of the Municipality of Brighton Council be adjourned at 7:59 p.m. Council to meet again on Monday, May 9, 2016 or at the Call of the Mayor.
Moved by Councillor Brian Ostrander, seconded by Councillor Mary Tadman