Council Meeting

That Council approves the agenda for the April 18, 2017 Council meeting as amended.

That Council moves agenda item 19.1.2 from closed session into open session, as agenda item 9.5.

That Council approves the March 29 Council minutes, as presented.

That Council approves the April 3, 2017 Council minutes, as presented.

That Council receives all citizen comments at the April 18, 2017 Council meeting.

That Council receives the Fire Department Activity Report for March 2017 as information.

That Council approves the 2016 Reserve Balances Report; And, That Council receives the 2016 Development Charges Reserve Report and authorizes the Treasurer to provide a copy of the financial report to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing as required by the legislation.

That Council receives the March 2017 Accounts Payable Report, in the amount of $3,977,721.54, as paid.

That Council receives the report 2018 Municipal Election Update as information on the impact of Bill 181 - the Municipal Elections Modernization Act: and, That Council maintains the first past the post model for the 2018 Election; and, That Council will again use the Vote by Mail option for the Election; and, Further directs the Clerk's Department to monitor and evaluate the ranked ballot as it is used in the 2018 Election and report back to Council.

That Council receives the Council Direction Follow Up List, dated April 18, 2017, as information.

That Council directs staff to commence the process of collecting OMB appeal costs from the developer of Mac's Milk and a staff report back at the planning meeting in May. For Against Abstained COI Absent Councillor Steve Baker (Seconded By) x Councillor John Martinello (Moved By) x Councillor Roger McMurray x Councillor Brian Ostrander x Councillor Mary Tadman x Councillor Laura Vink x Mayor Mark Walas x 6 0 1 0 0

That Council directs staff to commence process of collecting the OMB appeal costs from the developer of Lakeside Landing; and Further, that this motion be

That Council approves the following Advisory Committee minutes and the recommendations contained therein: Community Events & Civic Awards, minutes & Annual Report, March 21, 2017 Heritage Advisory Committee minutes, January 19, 2017 Heritage Advisory Committee minutes, February 24, 2017 Heritage Advisory Committee minutes, March 17, 2017

That Council approves the correspondence from Nathan Cole, Canadian Pacific regarding Rail Safety Week; and, Proclaims the following: Whereas Public - Rail Safety Week is to be held across Canada from April 24 to April 30, 2017; 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 that our community proclaims national Rail Safety Week, to be held from April 24 – April 30, 2017.

That Council approves the correspondence from Bell regarding Connect to Innovate; and, Agree to send a letter of support for Bell's Connect to Innovate application. For Against Abstained COI Absent Mayor Mark Walas x Councillor John Martinello x Councillor Roger McMurray x Councillor Brian Ostrander x Councillor Mary Tadman (Seconded By) x Councillor Laura Vink (Moved By) x Councillor Steve Baker x 6 1 0 0 0

That Council approves the correspondence from Wendy Parker on behalf of the Brighton Quinte West Family Health Team requesting a letter of support; and, Agree to provide a letter of support for the financial enhancement of Ministry funding application from the BQWFHT.

That Council receives all informational correspondence as presented.

That Council now moves into closed session to consider: Staffing issues being a subject regarding personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees, pursuant to Section 239 (2) (b) of the Municipal Act, 2001 as amended.

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

That Council receives the report from the CAO and Manager of Planning, Building, and Community Development; and, That the position of Planning Assistant be declared redundant; That the new position of Planner 1 be established; and, That the Organizational Chart dated April 18, 2017, be approved to reflect these changes.

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 April 18, 2017.

That this meeting of the Municipality of Brighton Council be adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Council to meet again on Monday, May 1, 2017.