Council Meeting

That Council approves the agenda of the December 16, 2013 Council meeting as amended with the addition of agenda item 10.01, a report from the CAO regarding the absence of the Director of Finance.

That Council approves the Council meeting minutes of December 2, 2013, as presented.

That Council approves the Council meeting Closed Session minutes of December 2, 2013, as presented.

That Council now moves into the statutory public meeting portion of this meeting, pursuant to Section 400(f) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended.

That Council now closes the statutory public portion of this meeting, pursuant to Section 400(f) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, and moves into regular business.

That the Council of the Municipality of Brighton has no objections to the Brighton-by-the Bay, Phase VIII subdivision as proposed by 1272269 Ontario Limited (Penex Brighton), subject to the proposed conditions as set out in the December 16th, 2013 Report, being included on the granting of draft plan approval by the Pine Ridge Municipal Planning Agency; and That municipal staff are directed to send this resolution along with the proposed Municipal conditions of draft plan approval, as included with the December 16th, 2013 Report, to the Pine Ridge Municipal Planning Agency. Recorded Vote requested by: Councillor John Martinello For Against Abstain Absent COI Mayor Mark Walas x Councillor Craig Kerr x Councillor John Martinello x Councillor Tom Rittwage x Councillor Emily Rowley x Councillor Mary Tadman x Deputy Mayor Mike Vandertoorn x 6 1 0 0 0

That Council receives the information from the Brighton Rotary Club regarding their request for a reduced rate at King Edward Park for Rotary meetings.

That Council receives all citizen comments from the December 16, 2013 Council meeting.

That Council receives the report from the CAO regarding the absence of the Director of Finance; and That the December 17, 2013 Budget meeting be an open house format with opening comments from the Committee of the Whole Chair. Recorded Vote requested by: Councillor Tom Rittwage For Against Abstain Absent COI Mayor Mark Walas x Councillor Craig Kerr x Councillor John Martinello x Councillor Tom Rittwage x Councillor Emily Rowley x Councillor Mary Tadman x Deputy Mayor Mike Vandertoorn x 6 1 0 0 0

That Council receives the Fire Department Activity Report for November 2013.

That Council receives the November 2013 Accounts Payable Report, in the amount of $799,416.76 as paid.

That Council approves the 2013 Tax Write-Off Report and directs staff to adjust the tax accounts.

That Council approves a transfer to the Community Events Reserve of $598.55, as fundraised by the Community Events Committee in 2013; and, That Council approves a transfer to the Community Events Reserve of $2,000.00 to be used in 2014 to purchase tents for future events, as recommended in the Community Events Minutes of August 13, 2013; and, That Council approves a transfer of $6,886.88, representing the additional surplus from the Community Events budgeted expenditures in 2013 to be transferred to the Youth Initiative Reserve; and, That Council approves a transfer to the Winterfest Reserve of $409.44, as fundraised by the Winterfest Committee in 2013; and, That Council approves a transfer of $3,142.77, representing the surplus from the 2013 Applefest Event, to the Applefest Reserve.

That the following contributions be made to reserves in 2013 to be utilized in 2014: $25,000.00 – Sprinklers and Fire Alarms at Sharp Road; $4,000.00 – Building Maintenance, South Fire Hall; $30,000.00 – Storm Water Masterplan; $75,972.08 – Unspent Tax Support for Surface Treatment Roads.

That Council receives the report from the Director of Public Works and Development regarding the Road Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Program for the years 2014 through 2024 that is currently being developed at the Public Works and Development Department for information.

That Council receives the report from the Director of Parks and Recreation as information; and, Directs staff to prepare a bylaw prohibiting the use of tobacco at all municipal parks, effective May 1st, 2014.

That Council receives the Council Direction Follow Up List, dated December 16, 2013.

Whereas a number of lower tier Councils in Northumberland County have advised the Northumberland County Council that they do not support discussions regarding governance changes including single tier government, amalgamation or the division of Northumberland County, And whereas the Northumberland County Council has elected to receive the lower tier notifications without taking action to discontinue these discussions, Therefore the Council of the Municipality of Brighton instructs CAO Frost not to participate in discussions related to possible governance changes as part of the CAO’s committee unless such participation, in the CAO’s opinion, is necessary to protect the interests of the Municipality of Brighton, And further, That any references to possible governance changes coming forward from the CAO’s Committee be submitted to the Council of the Municipality of Brighton for consideration prior to the report being forwarded to County Council, And further that this resolution be circulated to the other Northumberland County Municipalities with a request for support and to the MMAH for information. Recorded Vote requested by: Deputy Mayor Mike Vandertoorn For Against Abstain Absent COI Mayor Mark Walas x Councillor Craig Kerr x Councillor John Martinello x Councillor Tom Rittwage x Councillor Emily Rowley x Councillor Mary Tadman x Deputy Mayor Mike Vandertoorn x 4 3 0 0 0

That Council gives a By-Law its first, second and third reading, and finally passes this date: Being a By-Law to Establish General Fees and Service Charges for the Municipality of Brighton, effective January 1, 2014

That Council gives a By-Law its first, second and third reading, and finally passes this date: Being a By-Law to Establish Water and Waste Water Fees and Service Charges for the Municipality of Brighton, effective January 1, 2014.

That Council gives a By-Law its first, second, and third reading, and finally passed this date: Being a By-Law to provide rules governing the calling, place, and proceedings of meetings of the Municipality of Brighton Council. Recorded Vote requested by: Councillor John Martinello For Against Abstain Absent COI Mayor Mark Walas x Councillor Craig Kerr x Councillor John Martinello x Councillor Tom Rittwage x Councillor Emily Rowley x Councillor Mary Tadman x Deputy Mayor Mike Vandertoorn x 4 3 0 0 0

That Council approves the following Advisory Committee minutes and the recommendations contained therein: Brighton Emergency Planning Committee, minutes - November 13, 2013 Brighton Economic Development Committee, minutes - November 27, 2013

That Council amends the motion to add with the exception of item 9 in the Police Services Board minutes of November 27, 2013.

That Council receives the reports of the Statutory Committees, Boards and external agencies: Mount Hope Cemetery Board, minutes - October 25, 2013 Northumberland County Council, minutes - October 16, 2013 Brighton Police Services Board, minutes - November 27, 2013 Brighton Downtown Business Improvement Association, minutes - December 4, 2013 Brighton Public Library Board, minutes - July 4, 2013 Brighton Public Library Board, minutes - September 30, 2013 Brighton Public Library Board, minutes - October 30, 2013 with the exception of item 9 in the Police Services Board minutes of November 27, 2013.

That Council refers the recommendation from item 9 of the Police Services Board to create a Transportation Committee to the next Council.

That Council refer item 9 in the Police Services Board minutes of November 27, 2013 to staff for a report.

That the Council of the Municipality of Brighton support the private member's bill currently before the provincial legislature which would increase fines and institute demerit points for those found guilty of distracted driving; and, That this resolution of support be send to the office of MPP Rob Milligan.

That the letter from The Rotary Club of Brighton received December 2013 requesting a reduction in rental fees at the Community Centre be

That Council receives the correspondence from Adrian Ellis regarding the offer from the Office of the Ontario Ombudsman to attend a Council meeting.

That Council approves the request from Natasha Bowes, from Autism Ontario, and proclaims April 2, 2014 as World Autism Awareness Day; and approves the participation of the Municipality of Brighton in Autism Ontario's "Raise the Flag" campaign.

That Council approves the request from Rene Schmidt on behalf of Northumberland Youth Unlimited for a letter of endorsement for the organization to b allowed to occupy space at the OMAF building.

That Council receives the following correspondence: F. Bonter correspondence regarding comments from the Mayor W.R. Hick, Director of Education, Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board, regarding the track at ENSS Adrian Ellis, correspondence regarding the ENSS track with the exception of correspondence from F. Bonter, to be dealt with separately.

That Council extends this meeting to its natural conclusion.

That Council receives the correspondence from F. Bonter regarding comments from the Mayor.

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

That Council appoints Murray Workman and Brian Ostrander to the Brighton Public Library Board; and Mary Macklam and David Lawler to the Heritage Advisory Committee.

That the proposed property acquisition listed as item #3 on the closed session agenda, (19.2 in open session), be received with no further action. Recorded Vote requested by: Councillor Tom Rittwage For Against Abstain Absent COI Mayor Mark Walas x Councillor Craig Kerr x Councillor John Martinello x Councillor Tom Rittwage x Councillor Emily Rowley x Councillor Mary Tadman x Deputy Mayor Mike Vandertoorn x 7 0 0 0 0

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 December 16, 2013.

That this meeting of the Municipality of Brighton Council be adjourned at 9:57 p.m. with Council to meet again on Monday, January 20, 2014 or at the call of the Mayor.