The Brighton Record

Council Meeting

August 21, 2017

What was decided (56 motions)

51 carried, 5 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That Council amend the August 21, 2017 Council meeting agenda to add delegation by Sylvia Reddom regarding Brighton By-laws concerning Building and Development.
Moved by Councillor Roger McMurray, seconded by Councillor Brian Ostrander
Carried
That Council amend the August 21, 2017 Council agenda to add a Motion under Section 11 as 11.5.
Moved by Councillor Roger McMurray, seconded by Councillor John Martinello
Carried
That Council amend the August 21, 2017 Council agenda to bring Notice of Motion 11.4 to the table as a Motion for consideration.
Moved by Councillor Steve Baker, seconded by Councillor John Martinello
Carried
That Council amend the August 21, 2017 Council agenda to bring Notice of Motion 11.3 to the table as a Motion for consideration.
Moved by Councillor John Martinello, seconded by Councillor Roger McMurray
Carried
That Council amend the August 21, 2017 Council agenda to add the correspondence from Adrian Ellis to Section 16.7 for Council's consideration.
Moved by Councillor John Martinello, seconded by Councillor Brian Ostrander
Carried
That Council approves the August 21, 2017 Council meeting agenda as amended.
Moved by Councillor Brian Ostrander, seconded by Councillor Steve Baker
Carried
That Council approves the July 17, 2017 Council meeting minutes as presented.
Moved by Councillor Brian Ostrander, seconded by Councillor Steve Baker
Carried
That Council approves the July 17, 2017 Closed Session meeting minutes as presented.
Moved by Councillor Steve Baker, seconded by Councillor Brian Ostrander
Carried
That Council approves the July 19, 2017 Council Planning meeting minutes as presented.
Moved by Councillor Steve Baker, seconded by Councillor Roger McMurray
Carried
That Council approves the July 19, 2017 Closed Session meeting minutes as presented.
Moved by Councillor Steve Baker, seconded by Councillor Roger McMurray
Carried
That Council approves the July 27, 2017 Special Meeting of Council minutes as presented.
Moved by Councillor Roger McMurray, seconded by Councillor John Martinello
Carried
That Council approves the July 27, 2017 Closed Session meeting minutes as presented.
Moved by Councillor John Martinello, seconded by Councillor Roger McMurray
Carried
That Council approves the August 9, 2017 Special Council meeting minutes as presented.
Moved by Councillor Roger McMurray, seconded by Councillor John Martinello
Carried
That Council approves the August 9, 2017 Closed Session meeting minutes as presented.
Moved by Councillor John Martinello, seconded by Councillor Roger McMurray
Carried
That Council received Public Meeting delegation from Douglas Leblanc regarding fill application. For Against Abstained COI Absent Mayor Mark Walas (Seconded By) x Councillor Roger McMurray x Councillor Brian Ostrander (Moved By) x Councillor Steve Baker x Councillor John Martinello x Councillor Mary Tadman x Deputy Mayor Laura Vink x 3 2 0 0 2
Moved by Councillor Brian Ostrander, seconded by Mayor Mark Walas
Carried
That Council receives for information, presentation August 21, 2017 from Kent Fitzhugh, Municipal Advisory regarding municipal and private disaster assistance program.
Moved by Mayor Mark Walas, seconded by Councillor Roger McMurray
Carried
That Council receives for information presentation August 21, 2017 from Anu Greenwood, Brighton Tennis Club regarding requested changes to the municipal tennis court surface.
Moved by Councillor John Martinello, seconded by Councillor Roger McMurray
Carried
That Council receives for information delegation August 21, 2017 from Caroline Richardson regarding concerns of road safety and construction on Telephone Road East; and That Council refer to staff to review speed, driveway entrances and to post speed signs as per by-law by August 28, 2017.
Moved by Councillor John Martinello, seconded by Councillor Roger McMurray
Carried
That Council receives presentation from Paul Sapounzi, Managing Partner, The Ventin Group regarding the progress of the working drawings for the renovation project at 35 Alice Street.
Moved by Councillor Roger McMurray, seconded by Councillor John Martinello
Carried
That Council receive citizens’ comments of the August 21, 2017 Council meeting.
Moved by Councillor Steve Baker, seconded by Councillor John Martinello
Carried
That Council extends this Council meeting August 21, 2017 to its natural conclusion.
Moved by Councillor John Martinello, seconded by Councillor Steve Baker
Carried
That Council receive the report dated August 21, 2017 regarding Fill Permit Application, Part of Lots 31 and 32, Concession ‘B’, North of County Road 64 (Douglas Leblanc); and That Council consider any discussion and public input received at the August 21, 2017 Council Meeting and determine if further review of the application is required; and That Council consider the approval of the preparation of the fill permit agreement in conjunction with the municipality’s peer review engineer and solicitor which will incorporate any direction provided by Council after consideration of public input and discussion and brought back to Council. For Against Abstained COI Absent Mayor Mark Walas (Moved By) x Councillor Brian Ostrander (Seconded By) x Councillor Steve Baker x Councillor John Martinello x Councillor Roger McMurray x Councillor Mary Tadman x Deputy Mayor Laura Vink x 2 3 0 0 2
Moved by Mayor Mark Walas, seconded by Councillor Brian Ostrander
Defeated
That Council accepts the Director of Parks and Recreation's staff report as information deferring his staff report to the September 5th, 2017 Council meeting.
Moved by Councillor Brian Ostrander, seconded by Councillor Steve Baker
Carried
That Council receives the June and July 2017 Accounts Payable Report, in the amount of $5,237,080.46, as paid.
Moved by Councillor Steve Baker, seconded by Councillor Brian Ostrander
Carried
That Council receives the 2017 second quarter financial report as information.
Moved by Councillor Steve Baker, seconded by Councillor Brian Ostrander
Carried
That Council receives the Fire Department Activity Report for June 2017.
Moved by Councillor Brian Ostrander, seconded by Councillor Steve Baker
Carried
That Council receives the Fire Department Activity Report for July 2017.
Moved by Councillor Steve Baker, seconded by Councillor Brian Ostrander
Carried
That Council receives the Wastewater Pollution Control Plant Monthly Report, for July 2017, as information.
Moved by Councillor Brian Ostrander, seconded by Councillor Steve Baker
Carried
That Council approves and awards the contract for the Sidewalk Removal and Replacement, Tender PW 2017-10, Items 1 – 3, 5 and 6, for a value of $148,695.00 before H.S.T. to Cooney Excavating Ltd and, if there is allocated budget for sidewalk works in 2018, that Cooney Excavating Ltd. would be able to complete the deleted Item #4 in 2018, for a value of $57,185.00 before H.S.T.
Moved by Councillor Brian Ostrander, seconded by Councillor Steve Baker
Carried
That Council direct staff to provide report regarding traffic issues in the Applewood Drive and Stevens Crescent neighbourhood; and That that this motion be added to the Council Direction Follow Up List.
Moved by Councillor Brian Ostrander, seconded by Councillor John Martinello
Carried
That Council receive Council Direction Follow Up List as amended.
Moved by Councillor John Martinello, seconded by Councillor Roger McMurray
Carried
That Council direct staff to review the Policy Statement provided by Council and to alter the existing policy No. CC130; and That staff bring back to Council for review and approval by the end of October, 2017.
Moved by Councillor Roger McMurray, seconded by Councillor John Martinello
Carried
That Council directs staff to present a written report to all members of Council for September 5, 2017. This report shall include (a) a timeline of all actions taken to collect OMB appeal costs from 952849 Ontario Ltd and (b) copies of all communications (related to collecting OMB appeal costs from 952849 Ontario Ltd) between staff, the OMB and all legal counsel; and That Council direct staff to instruct legal counsel to appear at the earliest possible council meeting. 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 Mayor Mark Walas x Councillor Mary Tadman x Deputy Mayor Laura Vink x 4 0 0 1 2 Mayor Mark Walas reconvened his seat as chair for further council business.
Moved by Councillor John Martinello, seconded by Councillor Steve Baker
Carried
Whereas the Municipality of Brighton has received correspondence, dated July 13th and August 4th from Victor Castro, Vicki Mitchell and Viktoria Light of the MOECC, in support of the consultants Phase 2 Report; Whereas the MOECC staff clearly state there is no evidence to support a change from a Schedule B Class EA to Schedule C Class EA; Whereas the Municipality of Brighton remains under a Provincial ‎Officers Order for noncompliance; Whereas the MOECC continues to express concern ‎with the continued delay in implementing corrective measures; Now therefore it be resolved that council rescind resolution 2017-515 and direct staff to immediately notify the consultant and the MOECC, that the Municipality of Brighton will continue with the Schedule B Class EA‎; and Further that Council accept and implement the recommendations of the consultants, upon completion of the Schedule B Class EA process. For Against Abstained COI Absent Mayor Mark Walas x Councillor Steve Baker x Councillor John Martinello (Moved By) x Councillor Roger McMurray (Seconded By) x Councillor Brian Ostrander x Councillor Mary Tadman x Deputy Mayor Laura Vink x 1 4 0 0 2
Moved by Councillor John Martinello, seconded by Councillor Roger McMurray
Defeated
That Council directs Staff to provide the necessary minimal gravel and grading required to return Evergreen Lane to pre-flood condition to ensure the safe passage of Emergency vehicles and residents.
Moved by Councillor Steve Baker, seconded by Councillor John Martinello
Defeated
That Council obtain legal advice regarding the actions of the MOECC related to the conduct of the sewage plant environment assessment.
Moved by Councillor Brian Ostrander, seconded by Mayor Mark Walas
Carried
That email from Solicitor, Cassels Brock forwarded to Council by CAO, Bill Watson dated August 21, 2017 be made a public document.
Moved by Councillor John Martinello, seconded by Councillor Roger McMurray
Defeated
That Council direct staff to instruct Ravio Uukkivi, Lawyer, Cassels Brock to appear before Council at their earliest convenience.
Moved by Councillor Brian Ostrander, seconded by Councillor Steve Baker
Carried
That Council defer correspondence regarding 39 Perry Ave to the September 18, 2017 Council Meeting.
Moved by Councillor Brian Ostrander, seconded by Councillor John Martinello
Carried
That Council establish a Physician Accommodation Advisory Group to assess available office space to accommodate new physicians; and That the Physician Accommodation Group consist of the Mayor, Deputy Mayor, CAO and one additional Council member.
Moved by Councillor Brian Ostrander, seconded by Councillor John Martinello
Defeated
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 Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario as Represented by The Minister of Infrastructure for the Lease Extension and Amending Agreement Number L08162, regarding the rental of the Court Room and Offices at 35 Alice Street.
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 Clerk to execute an Agreement between the Corporation of the Municipality of Brighton and Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario as Represented by The Minister of Infrastructure for the Lease Extension and Amending Agreement Number L10950, regarding the rental of the Holding Cell Area at 35 Alice Street.
Moved by Councillor Steve Baker, 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 authorize the Mayor and the Clerk to execute an Agreement between the Corporation of the Municipality of Brighton and Cooney Excavating Ltd. for Tender PW 2017-10, Sidewalk Removal and Replacement.
Moved by Councillor Brian Ostrander, seconded by Councillor Steve Baker
Carried
That Council receives and approves the minutes from the:  Rural Advisory Committee July 20, 2017 meeting; and  Accessibility Advisory Committee July 14, 2017 meeting.
Moved by Councillor Brian Ostrander, seconded by Councillor Steve Baker
Carried
That Council reject correspondence from Steve Saxton, P.Eng. Civil Engineer, J.L. Richards, regarding the Status of Brighton Wastewater System Class EA for information. For Against Abstained COI Absent Councillor Steve Baker x Councillor John Martinello (Moved By) x Councillor Roger McMurray x Councillor Brian Ostrander (Seconded By) x Mayor Mark Walas x Councillor Mary Tadman x Deputy Mayor Laura Vink x 4 1 0 0 2
Moved by Councillor John Martinello, seconded by Councillor Brian Ostrander
Carried
That Council supports Office of the Ombudsman of Ontario Report regarding closed meeting held by the Municipality of Brighton on March 10, 2017.
Moved by Councillor Roger McMurray, seconded by Councillor John Martinello
Carried
That Council approve or receive the recommendation from the Presqu'ile Point Property Owners' Association regarding removal of existing sign prohibiting swimming and replacing with a new sign designating "Swim at your Own Risk", refer to staff.
Moved by Councillor Steve Baker, seconded by Councillor Roger McMurray
Carried
That Council support the Northumberland Children's Foundation event "1st Annual Grape Crush for the Kids" October 5, 2017 and grant $1000.00.
Moved by Councillor Roger McMurray, seconded by Councillor John Martinello
Carried
That Council to provide financial support in the amount of $595.00 for a quarter page advertisement towards The Army, Navy and Air Force Veterans in Canada Association.
Moved by Councillor John Martinello, seconded by Councillor Roger McMurray
Carried
That Council support the request from Melissa Brant to educate the health care community and the public; and to support research into Kawasaki disease.
Moved by Councillor Steve Baker, seconded by Councillor John Martinello
Carried
That Council receives correspondence regarding the Ombudsman Annual 2016-2017 Report.
Moved by Councillor Steve Baker, seconded by Councillor John Martinello
Carried
That Council receive correspondence item Northumberland County Council Resolution 2017-07-19-158.
Moved by Councillor Steve Baker, seconded by Councillor Brian Ostrander
Carried
That Council receives for information notice of event "Cider Tasting at Proctor House" September 23, 2017 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Mayor Mark Walas reconvened his seat as chair for further council business.
Moved by Councillor Brian Ostrander, seconded by Councillor Steve Baker
Carried
That Council defer correspondence item from Adrian Ellis to the September 5, 2017 Council meeting.
Moved by Councillor John Martinello, seconded by Councillor Brian Ostrander
Carried
That Council gives a By-law a 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 August 21, 2017.
Moved by Councillor Brian Ostrander, seconded by Councillor Steve Baker
Carried
That this meeting of the Municipality of Brighton Council August 21, 2017 be adjourned on August 22, 2017 at 12:05 a.m.
Moved by Councillor Brian Ostrander, seconded by Councillor Steve Baker
Carried

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