Council Meeting

That Council approves the agenda for the March 6, 2017 Council meeting as amended.

That Council include the correspondence from Scott Huizinga as item 16.5. For Against Abstained COI Absent Councillor John Martinello (Moved By) x Councillor Roger McMurray (Seconded By) x Mayor Mark Walas x Councillor Steve Baker x Councillor Brian Ostrander x Councillor Mary Tadman x Deputy Mayor Laura Vink x 2 5 0 0 0

That Council moves item 14.2, Committee of the Whole minutes, to item 12, prior to the by-law.

That Council approves the minutes of the February 21, 2017 Council meeting, as presented.

That Council receives the presentation by Heather Ratz, Brighton Public Library, as information.

That Council receives all citizen comments at the March 6, 2017 Council meeting.

That Council approves and awards the Tender 2017-02, Supply and Installation of a Mechanical Brusher and a Snowplow on a 2012 McCormick Tractor, a value of $63,191.88, before H.S.T., and adding a sander/salter for a value of $3,608.88, before H.S.T., to Colvoy Enterprises 2012 Ltd.

That Council agrees with the Office of the Ombudsman and will invite him to attend a Council meeting once Bill 68 has been adopted.

That Council authorize the payment to Behan Construction in the amount of $41, 330 plus HST for installation of watermain on Georgina Street. For Against Abstained COI Absent Mayor Mark Walas x Councillor Roger McMurray x Councillor Brian Ostrander (Moved By) x Councillor Mary Tadman x Deputy Mayor Laura Vink (Seconded By) x Councillor Steve Baker x Councillor John Martinello x 5 2 0 0 0

That Council receives the Council Direction Follow Up List as information.

Whereas the contract between GSS Engineering consultants Ltd and Brighton ended December 31, 2016; whereas the Brighton Purchasing Bylaw 371-2006 requires that the use of consultants be approved by council; whereas there is no contract that has been approved by council to cover any work currently being performed by G55 Engineering consultants Ltd; whereas the absence of a contract unnecessarily puts Brighton taxpayers at risk for various liabilities and whereas, failure to adhere to the bylaws that council sets for itself further erodes taxpayer confidence and trust in council, it is recommended that council direct staff to immediately stop all payments to - and work performed by - GSS Engineering consultants Ltd. It is further recommended that staff establish another contract through an open & competitive bidding process, and in accordance with all applicable laws, bylaws & policies, for the provision of any consultant services required at the sewage plant.

Council directs staff to immediately commence recruiting citizen members for the Brighton Economic Development Committee (BEDC); And further that Council directs staff to prepare a BEDC applications and appointments report for Council's consideration no later than the April 18, 2017 Council meeting with a revised Terms of Reference.

That Council now approves the following Advisory Committee minutes and the recommendations contained therein: Committee of the Whole Budget minutes, February 27, 2017

That Council gives a By-law its first, second and third reading and finally passes this date: Being a By-law to Adopt the Estimates for General Purposes for the Corporation of the Municipality of Brighton for the year 2017

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 a Memorandum of Understanding between the Corporation of the Municipality of Brighton and the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit

That Council approves the following Advisory Committee minutes and the recommendations contained therein: Rural Advisory Committee minutes, January 26, 2017 And receives the following as information, acknowledging that Resolution AC17-02 has been

That Council receives the reports of the Statutory Committees, Boards and External Agencies: DBIA AGM minutes + 2017 Board of Directors, February 3, 2017 Brighton Public Library minutes, January 25, 2017

That Council approves the correspondence from Liana Palmer regarding the provision of a "Blue Loo" for the Codrington Farmers' Market; and, Agree to cover the cost of $1085 for a Blue Loo for the Farmers' Market.

That Council receives the correspondence from Sue Sri, Walk for Human Values Steering Committee, and proclaims April 24, 2017 as Human Values Day.

That Council receives the correspondence from Lou Rinaldi MPP regarding funding and support as information.

That Council receives the correspondence from the Canadian Cancer Society and proclaims April as Daffodil Month in the Municipality of Brighton.

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 March 6, 2017.

That this meeting of the Municipality of Brighton Council be adjourned at 8:16 p.m. Council to meet again on Monday, March 13, 2017.