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20160906 Council Meeting
September 6, 2016
What was decided (34 motions)
31 carried, 3 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That Council defers the following agenda items to the Planning meeting: 9.7, 9.8, 13.5, 13.7, 13.8.
Moved by Councillor Steve Baker, seconded by Councillor John Martinello
Defeated
That Council moves agenda item 19.1 to open session in accordance with Section 239.3 of the Municipal Act.
Moved by Councillor John Martinello, seconded by Councillor Steve Baker
Defeated
That Council approves the September 6, 2016 Council meeting agenda as presented.
Moved by Councillor Mary Tadman, seconded by Councillor Laura Vink
Carried
That Council approves the Council meeting minutes of August 15, 2016 as presented.
Moved by Councillor Laura Vink, seconded by Councillor Mary Tadman
Carried
That Council approves the Council minutes of the August 15, 2016 Closed Session as presented.
Moved by Councillor John Martinello, seconded by Councillor Roger McMurray
Carried
That Council approves the Council Planning minutes of August 17, 2016, as presented.
Moved by Councillor John Martinello, seconded by Councillor Steve Baker
Carried
That Council receives the delegation from Leon Hynes, Brighton District Minor Hockey Association.
Moved by Councillor Steve Baker, seconded by Councillor John Martinello
Carried
That Council receives all Citizen Comments dated September 6, 2016
Moved by Councillor Steve Baker, seconded by Councillor John Martinello
Carried
That Council reduces the rental fees of the arena canteen for the upcoming ice season. Whereby the Brighton and District Minor Hockey Association will pay a flat monthly fee of $300.00 (includes HST), while continuing to keep liability insurance policy for the operation of the Arena and Ball canteens.
Moved by Councillor Mary Tadman, seconded by Councillor Laura Vink
Carried
That Council approves the 2016 Second Quarter Financial Report.
Moved by Councillor Mary Tadman, seconded by Councillor Laura Vink
Carried
That Council directs staff to write a report on recoverable costs from the Developer for: Mac's Milk Lakeside Landing
Moved by Councillor John Martinello, seconded by Councillor Roger McMurray
Carried
That Council receives the June and July 2016 Accounts Payable Report.
Moved by Councillor Laura Vink, seconded by Councillor Mary Tadman
Carried
That Council directs staff to increase the previously indexed Schedule “C” to By-Law 058-2014 by 3.1%, in accordance with the Statistics Canada Quarterly, Non-Residential Building Construction Price Statistics.
Moved by Councillor Mary Tadman, seconded by Councillor Laura Vink
Carried
That Council directs staff to release the 2016 Budgeted donation of $15,000 to the Trenton Memorial Hospital Foundation.
Moved by Councillor Mary Tadman, seconded by Councillor Laura Vink
Carried
That Council accept staff's recommendation to purchase a new dehumidifier unit from Brant Heating and Air Ltd in amount of $24,775 plus HST
Moved by Councillor Mary Tadman, seconded by Councillor Laura Vink
Carried
1. That Council receives the report regarding the Brighton By The Bay – Phase VIII Subdivision (PR Subdiv-2013/003), as prepared by the Municipal Planning Consultant; 2. That Council hereby enacts a By-law authorizing the Mayor and Deputy Clerk to sign the subdivision agreement pertaining to Brighton By The Bay – Phase VIII Subdivision (PR Subdiv- 2013/003); 3. That Council hereby grants final plan of subdivision approval of Brighton By The Bay – Phase VIII Subdivision (PR Subdiv- 2013/003) under authority of Section 51(58) of The Planning Act; and that the final approved plan be registered within 30 days of the date of approval; 4. That Council receives and approves the draft M-Plan for lands described as Part of Lot 1, Broken Front Concession and Part of Centre Street, Registered Plan 28, otherwise attached to this report and directs Staff to sign the final plan for the purposes of registration; and 5. That Council proceed to enact a by-law having the effect of removing the Holding Provision (H) on the lands pertaining to Brighton By The Bay – Phase VIII Subdivision (PR Subdiv- 2013/003).
Moved by Councillor Laura Vink, seconded by Councillor Mary Tadman
Carried
1. That Council receives the report regarding the Applewood Meadows Subdivision (PR Subdiv-2014/001), as prepared by the Municipal Planning Consultant; 2. That Council hereby enacts a By-law authorizing the Mayor and Deputy Clerk to sign the subdivision agreement pertaining to Applewood Meadows Subdivision (PR Subdiv- 2014/001); 3. That Council hereby grants final plan of subdivision approval of Applewood Meadows (PR Subdiv-2014/001) under authority of Section 51(58) of The Planning Act; and that the final approved plan be registered within 30 days of the date of approval; and 4. That Council receives and approves the draft M-Plan for lands described as Part of Lot 21, East of Greenwood Avenue, Registered Plan 28 and otherwise attached to this report and directs Staff to sign the final plan for the purposes of registration; 5. That Council proceed to enact a by-law having the effect of removing the Holding Provision (H) on the lands pertaining to Applewood Meadows Subdivision (PR Subdiv- 2014/001).
Moved by Councillor Mary Tadman, seconded by Councillor Laura Vink
Carried
That Council receives the Direction Follow Up List dated September 6, 2016 as information.
Moved by Councillor Steve Baker, seconded by Councillor John Martinello
Carried
That, in order to reduce the costly wreckage and wear on Whites Rd and to reduce the risk of accident and injury for all users of Whites Road, it is recommended that Council direct staff to develop a bylaw that reduces truck traffic on Whites Rd to the fullest extent possible. September 06, 2016 Municipality of Brighton Page 45of of910 Council Meeting It is further recommended that this bylaw be presented to the public and all of Council no later than the September 19, 2016 Council meeting.
Moved by Councillor John Martinello, seconded by Councillor Roger McMurray
Defeated
Over the past year Brighton taxpayers have paid hundreds of thousands of dollars for consultants, staff, lawyers & equipment upgrades in attempting to ensure that the Brighton Water Pollution Control Plant is working efficiently and in compliance with various regulatory requirements. As this notice of motion is written, there are three consultants working on the Brighton Water Pollution Control Plant. In the interest of accountability and transparency, and so that Brighton taxpayers and all members of Council can better understand how their money is being spent, it is recommended that Council request Mr Jeff Graham of GSS Engineering to appear at one Council meeting every month for the purpose of reporting, and answering questions, about the status of the Brighton Water Pollution Control Plant.
Moved by Councillor John Martinello, 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 Authorize the Mayor and the Clerk to execute an Agreement between Dr. Kelly Fernandes and the Municipality Of Brighton regarding the provision of a Family Medicine Practice
Moved by Councillor John Martinello, seconded by Councillor Laura Vink
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 Lower Trent Conservation to provide source protection risk management services
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: Being a By-law to make the intersection of Old Wooler Road and Grosjean Road a four way stop
Moved by Councillor Steve Baker, seconded by Councillor John Martinello
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 Deputy Clerk to execute an Agreement between the Corporation of the Municipality of Brighton and 1272269 Ontario Ltd. (Penex Brighton Limited) regarding a plan of subdivision on a property located in Part of Lot 1, Broken Front Concession, and Part of Centre Street, Registered Plan 28, in the Municipality of Brighton, in the County of Northumberland
Moved by Councillor Laura Vink, seconded by Councillor John Martinello
Carried
September 06, 2016 Municipality of Brighton Page 67of of910 Council Meeting That Council gives a By-Law its first, second and third and finally passes this date: Being a By-Law to amend By-Law No. 140-2002, as amended, otherwise known as “The Comprehensive Zoning By-Law of the Municipality of Brighton”
Moved by Councillor Roger McMurray, seconded by Councillor Mary Tadman
Carried
That Council gives a By-Law a first, second and third, and finally passes this date: Being a By-law to authorize the Mayor and the Deputy Clerk to execute an Agreement between the Corporation of the Municipality of Brighton and 8597655 Canada Ltd. regarding a plan of subdivision on a property located in Part of Lot 21, Concession 1, in the Municipality of Brighton, in the County of Northumberland
Moved by Councillor Laura Vink, seconded by Councillor Mary Tadman
Carried
That Council gives a By-Law a first, second and third, and finally passes this date: Being a By-Law to amend By-Law No 140-2002, as amended, otherwise known as “the Comprehensive Zoning By-Law of the Municipality of Brighton”
Moved by Councillor Mary Tadman, seconded by Councillor Laura Vink
Carried
That Council receives the reports of the following Advisory Committee minutes and the recommendations contained therein: 1. Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee, August 24, 2016 2. Heritage Advisory Committee, June 16, 2016
Moved by Councillor Mary Tadman, seconded by Councillor Laura Vink
Carried
September 06, 2016 Municipality of Brighton Page 78of of910 Council Meeting That Council receives the letter of resignation from Mary-Jo Salik with thanks for her service to the Board; and, That the Deputy Clerk be directed to recruit for a Library Board member.
Moved by Councillor Laura Vink, seconded by Councillor Mary Tadman
Carried
That Council receive the email correspondence and staff prepare a report for the next meeting.
Moved by Councillor Mary Tadman, seconded by Councillor Laura Vink
Carried
That Council approves the letter received from Spencer Dennis, Presqu'ile Point Lighthouse Preservation Society, requesting letters of support for an Ontario 150 Grant and for an application for heritage designation; and, Provides letters of support for the Presqu'ile Point Lighthouse Preservation Society's Ontario 150 Grant and for their application for a heritage designation for the lighthouse itself upon receipt of a Memorandum of Understanding.
Moved by Councillor Mary Tadman, seconded by Councillor Laura Vink
Carried
That Council now moves into closed session to consider: A report from CAO Bill Watson regarding a property matter and legal opinion, being a subject regarding litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board, pursuant to Section 239(e) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended.
Moved by Councillor Laura Vink, seconded by Councillor Mary Tadman
Carried
That Council gives a by-law its first, second and third reading, and finally passes this date: A By-Law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Brighton meeting held on September 6, 2016.
Moved by Councillor Laura Vink, seconded by Councillor Mary Tadman
Carried
That this meeting of the Municipality of Brighton Council be adjourned at 8:40 p.m. Council to meet again September 12, 2016 or at the Call of the Mayor.
Moved by Councillor Mary Tadman, seconded by Councillor Laura Vink