The Brighton Record

Council Meeting

February 5, 2018

What was decided (25 motions)

25 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That Council amend the February 5, 2018 Council agenda to remove Matt MacDonald, G. D. Jewell Engineering as a delegate, Matt MacDonald had a death in the family and sent his regrets.
Moved by Councillor Mary Tadman, seconded by Deputy Mayor Roger McMurray
Carried
That Council amends the February 5, 2018 Council agenda to add a By-law authorizing the appointment of a representative on behalf of the Municipality pursuant to the Conservation Authorities Act under Section 13.3.
Moved by Councillor Mary Tadman, seconded by Deputy Mayor Roger McMurray
Carried
That Council defer 19.1 to the February 20, 2018 Council meeting.
Moved by Councillor Brian Ostrander, seconded by Councillor John Martinello
Carried
That the Harbour Point Detention Pond be added to the agenda as item 11.1, and move 11.2 from Notice of Motion to a Motion. For Against Abstained COI Absent Mayor Mark Walas x Councillor Steve Baker x Councillor John Martinello (Moved By) x Deputy Mayor Roger McMurray x Councillor Brian Ostrander (Seconded By) x Councillor Mary Tadman x Councillor Laura Vink x 7 0 0 0 0
Moved by Councillor John Martinello, seconded by Councillor Brian Ostrander
Carried
That Council approve the February 5, 2018 Council agenda as amended.
Moved by Councillor Mary Tadman, seconded by Deputy Mayor Roger McMurray
Carried
That the January 15, 2018 Council meeting minutes be approved as presented or amended.
Moved by Councillor Laura Vink, seconded by Deputy Mayor Roger McMurray
Carried
That the January 15, 2018 Closed Meeting Session minutes be approved as presented or amended.
Moved by Councillor Laura Vink, seconded by Deputy Mayor Roger McMurray
Carried
That Council receives delegation from Graham Healer regarding the sale of Lot 10 East Brighton Industrial Park to Gnome Works Greenhouses Inc.
Moved by Councillor Mary Tadman, seconded by Councillor Laura Vink
Carried
That Council received delegation from Olivia Sparrow and Camilla Correll, EOR regarding the proposed Stormwater Master Plan Update.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Roger McMurray, seconded by Councillor Mary Tadman
Carried
That Council receive Citizens comments from the February 5, 2018 Council meeting.
Moved by Councillor Mary Tadman, seconded by Deputy Mayor Roger McMurray
Carried
That Council refer to staff item 9.1, to report back to Council on the cost of implementation.
Moved by Councillor Brian Ostrander, seconded by Councillor John Martinello
Carried
That Council of the Municipality of Brighton receive staff report regarding appointment of Integrity Commissioner and Closed Meeting Investigator; and That Council defer appointment of an Integrity Commissioner and Closed Meeting Investigator until January 2019. For Against Abstained COI Absent Councillor Steve Baker x Councillor John Martinello (Moved By) x Deputy Mayor Roger McMurray (Seconded By) x Councillor Brian Ostrander x Mayor Mark Walas x Councillor Mary Tadman x Councillor Laura Vink x 4 3 0 0 0
Moved by Councillor John Martinello, seconded by Deputy Mayor Roger McMurray
Carried
That Council receives this report as information regarding the Storm Water Master Plan award.
Moved by Councillor Brian Ostrander, seconded by Councillor John Martinello
Carried
That Council directs that any letters sent regarding OMB costs and Lakeside Landing recently sent by legal counsel be made public after receiving a legal opinion on solicitor client privilege. For Against Abstained COI Absent Councillor John Martinello (Moved By) x Deputy Mayor Roger McMurray (Seconded By) x Councillor Steve Baker x Councillor Brian Ostrander x Councillor Mary Tadman x Councillor Laura Vink x Mayor Mark Walas x 6 0 0 1 0 Mayor Mark Walas reconvened his seat has Chair for further business of council.
Moved by Councillor John Martinello, seconded by Deputy Mayor Roger McMurray
Carried
That Council receives the Council Direction Follow Up List for information as amended.
Moved by Councillor Brian Ostrander, seconded by Councillor Mary Tadman
Carried
That Council direct staff to clear out all pampas grass from the discharge structure located at the south end of the Harbour Point Stormwater Detention Pond. Council further directs that all of this work be completed no later than April 15, 2018. The attached email forms part of this motion. For Against Abstained COI Absent Councillor John Martinello (Moved By) x Deputy Mayor Roger McMurray x Councillor Brian Ostrander (Seconded By) x Councillor Mary Tadman x Mayor Mark Walas x Councillor Steve Baker x Councillor Laura Vink x 4 3 0 0 0
Moved by Councillor John Martinello, seconded by Councillor Brian Ostrander
Carried
Whereas the Insurance Bureau of Canada states that "Climate change is causing severe weather events, especially storms involving floods, to happen more frequently and with greater intensity;" Whereas water damages are now the most common cause of home insurance claims; Whereas the Brighton residential area south of the railroad tracks is a very highly developed, low-lying, end-of-drainage & flood-prone area; And Whereas in order to protect Brighton taxpayers' lives & homes from the dangers of flooding; Now Therefore, Council requests that the Lower Trent Conservation Authority (LTCA) develops a plan - & marks up all removable fallen trees & other obstructions - for the removal of all fallen trees & other obstructions from the section of Butler Creek south of Highway 2. And Further Council requests that LTCA have this plan completed no later than 30 April 2018. For Against Abstained COI Absent Mayor Mark Walas x Councillor Steve Baker x Councillor John Martinello (Moved By) x Deputy Mayor Roger McMurray x Councillor Brian Ostrander (Seconded By) x Councillor Mary Tadman x Councillor Laura Vink x 7 0 0 0 0
Moved by Councillor John Martinello, seconded by Councillor Brian Ostrander
Carried
That Council gives a By-law its first, second and third reading and finally passes on this date: Being a By-Law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an agreement between the Corporation of Municipality of Brighton and Jeffrey G. Wallans Construction Limited for Brighton Administration Building and Library Renovation at 35 Alice St.
Moved by Councillor John Martinello, seconded by Councillor Brian Ostrander
Carried
That Council gives a by-law its first, second, and third reading and finally passes on this date: A By-law authorizing the appointment of Councillors John Martinello and Mary Tadman on behalf of the Municipality, pursuant to the Conservation Authorities Act.
Moved by Councillor John Martinello, seconded by Councillor Mary Tadman
Carried
That Council receive the minutes of the Save Our Heritage Organization meeting December 14, 2017 as presented.
Moved by Councillor John Martinello, seconded by Councillor Brian Ostrander
Carried
That Council receive correspondence from Brian Patterson, Too Far Too Fast regarding request for Council to pass a motion to prevent the opening of legalized cannabis stores in the community.
Moved by Councillor Brian Ostrander, seconded by Councillor Steve Baker
Carried
That Council proclaims May 10, 11, 12, 2018 as Carnation Days in the Municipality of Brighton.
Moved by Councillor John Martinello, seconded by Councillor Brian Ostrander
Carried
That Council receive Notice of Meeting from the Municipality of Trent Hills to consider enlargement of Lower Trent Region Conservation Authority Jurisdiction as information.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Roger McMurray, seconded by Councillor Mary Tadman
Carried
That Council gives a By-law it’s first, second and third reading and finally passes on this date to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Brighton Council meeting held on February 5, 2018.
Moved by Councillor Laura Vink, seconded by Deputy Mayor Roger McMurray
Carried
That the February 5, 2018 Council meeting adjourn at 9:01 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Mary Tadman, seconded by Deputy Mayor Roger McMurray
Carried

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