The Brighton Record

Council Meeting

September 4, 2018

What was decided (37 motions)

36 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That Council amend the September 4, 2018 Council agenda by adding discussion around reduction of speeding on Harbour and Ontario Streets under Section 12.1.
Moved by Councillor John Martinello, seconded by Councillor Brian Ostrander
Carried
That Council amend the September 4, 2018 Council meeting agenda be moving Closed Session agenda item (e) to open session under section 12.2. For Against Abstained COI Absent Councillor John Martinello (Moved By) x Deputy Mayor Roger McMurray (Seconded By) x Mayor Mark Walas x Councillor Steve Baker x Councillor Brian Ostrander x Councillor Mary Tadman x Councillor Laura Vink x 2 5 0 0 0
Moved by Councillor John Martinello, seconded by Deputy Mayor Roger McMurray
Defeated
That Council approve the September 4, 2018 Council agenda as amended.
Moved by Councillor Mary Tadman, seconded by Councillor Laura Vink
Carried
That Council approve the Closed Session meeting minutes for July 16th and July 18th, 2018 as presented.
Moved by Councillor Laura Vink, seconded by Councillor Mary Tadman
Carried
That Council approve the July 26, 2018 Special Meeting minutes as presented.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Roger McMurray, seconded by Councillor Laura Vink
Carried
That Council approve the Closed Session meeting minutes July 26, 2018 as presented.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Roger McMurray, seconded by Councillor Laura Vink
Carried
That Council approve the August 13, 2018 Council meeting minutes as presented.
Moved by Councillor Laura Vink, seconded by Councillor Mary Tadman
Carried
That Council approve the August 15, 2018 Planning meeting minutes as presented.
Moved by Councillor Laura Vink, seconded by Councillor Mary Tadman
Carried
That Council receive the delegation from John Harwood.
Moved by Councillor John Martinello, seconded by Councillor Brian Ostrander
Carried
That Council receive the delegation from Robert Sirluck, refer to staff for a report for September 17th meeting.
Moved by Councillor John Martinello, seconded by Councillor Brian Ostrander
Carried
That Council receive delegation from Colleen Thompson, Highland Shores Children's Aid.
Moved by Councillor Brian Ostrander, seconded by Councillor John Martinello
Carried
That Council receive citizens comments from the September 4, 2018 Council meeting.
Moved by Councillor Brian Ostrander, seconded by Councillor John Martinello
Carried
That Council receives staff report regarding 2018 Development Charges Indexing Report; and That Council authorizes staff to increase the previously indexed Schedule “C” to By-Law 058-2014 by 4.0%, in accordance with the Statistics Canada Quarterly, Non-Residential Building Construction Price Statistics.
Moved by Councillor Steve Baker, seconded by Councillor Brian Ostrander
Carried
That Council receives the 2018 second quarter financial report as information.
Moved by Councillor Steve Baker, seconded by Councillor Brian Ostrander
Carried
That Council receives the July and August 2018 Accounts Payable Report, in the amount of $1,585,868.67, as paid.
Moved by Councillor Laura Vink, seconded by Councillor Mary Tadman
Carried
That Council receives the Storm Water Master Plan update from Emmons & Oliver Resources Inc, for the month of July as information.
Moved by Councillor Mary Tadman, seconded by Deputy Mayor Roger McMurray
Carried
That Council receive the report dated September 4, 2018 regarding the “Consideration of Tri-Party Agreement for unopened road allowance for residential access”; and Further, that Council authorize a by-law be prepared, and the Clerk and Mayor be authorized to execute an agreement with Mr. Joe Bell and the Township of Cramahe for usage of unopened road allowance (Kelly Lane) for residential access.
Moved by Councillor Mary Tadman, seconded by Councillor Laura Vink
Carried
That Council receives the staff report regarding Memorial Park Stage and Washroom Project update as information.
Moved by Councillor John Martinello, seconded by Councillor Brian Ostrander
Carried
That Council receives the report dated September 4th, 2018, regarding the draft ByLaw Enforcement Policy; and That Council adopts the draft By-Law Enforcement Policy for the Municipality of Brighton policy manual.
Moved by Councillor Brian Ostrander, seconded by Councillor John Martinello
Carried
That Council receives the report dated September 4th, 2018, regarding a By-Law to amend and update the Parking By-Law 126-2016; and That Council refer the By-Law to the accessibility committee for review and comment.
Moved by Councillor John Martinello, seconded by Councillor Brian Ostrander
Carried
That Council delete the following completed items from the Council Direction Follow Up List: 2018-44; 2018-464; and 2018-522; and That Council receive the Council Direction Follow Up List as amended.
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 on this date; Being a By-Law to Authorize the Mayor and the Clerk to execute an Agreement between Peterborough Utilities Service Inc. and the Municipality of Brighton to provide QMS Representative Scope of services in accordance with Municipal Policies and Procedures and other Government Legislation standards and regulations.
Moved by Councillor Brian Ostrander, seconded by Councillor John Martinello
Carried
That Council receive the S.O.H.O. Directors meeting July 12, 2018 minutes and financial statement.
Moved by Councillor Laura Vink, seconded by Councillor Mary Tadman
Carried
WHEREAS, child abuse is a complex and ongoing problem in our society, affecting children in the Municipality of Brighton; and WHEREAS, every child is entitled to be loved, cared for, nurtured, and secure and to be free from neglect, as well as from verbal, emotional, sexual and physical abuse; and WHEREAS, the Municipality of Brighton faces a continuing need to support community-based programs to prevent child abuse and neglect; and WHEREAS, it is the responsibility of every adult who comes in contact with a child to protect that child’s unconditional right to a safe, nurturing childhood; and WHEREAS, the County of Northumberland has dedicated individuals and organizations who work daily to counter the problem of child abuse and neglect and to help parents obtain the assistance they need; and WHEREAS, our community is stronger when all citizens become aware of child abuse and neglect prevention and become involved in supporting parents to raise their children in a safe, nurturing environment; and WHEREAS, the residents of the Municipality of Brighton celebrate children, our municipality’s greatest resource and the community leaders of tomorrow; NOW, THEREFORE, Council hereby proclaim the month of October 2018 as Child Abuse Prevention Month in the Municipality of Brighton, and commend this observance of the citizens of this Municipality; and THAT Council allow purple ribbons to be presented in the downtown area.
Moved by Councillor Laura Vink, seconded by Councillor Mary Tadman
Carried
WHEREAS, there are several children in Hastings, Northumberland and Prince Edward counties who are waiting for an adoptive home; and WHEREAS Highland Shores Children’s Aid has a continuing need for families who will adopt older children, sibling groups; children or youth with emotional, physical, social or behavioral challenges or medically fragile infants; and WHEREAS, these children require extra patience and support to help them overcome previous hardships; and WHEREAS, in fiscal 2017/18, 9 children and youth from Hastings, Northumberland and Prince Edward counties were adopted; and WHEREAS, it is important to stress that low income, being single or not owning a home does not disqualify individuals from adopting; and WHEREAS, children waiting for adoptive parents and families who have adopted these children require and deserve community support; NOW, THEREFORE, Council of the Municipality of Brighton do hereby proclaim November 2018 as Adoption Awareness Month in the Municipality of Brighton.
Moved by Councillor Mary Tadman, seconded by Councillor Laura Vink
Carried
That Council proclaim the week of October 28 to November 3, 2018 as "English as a Second Language Week".
Moved by Councillor Laura Vink, seconded by Councillor Mary Tadman
Carried
That Council receive correspondence from Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks regarding Compliance Inspection Report for the Brighton Springs Drinking Water System.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Roger McMurray, seconded by Councillor Mary Tadman
Carried
That Council receive correspondence from the International Joint Commission Canada and United States correspondence regarding report recently released entitled Observed Conditions and Regulated Outflows in 2017.
Moved by Councillor Laura Vink, seconded by Councillor Mary Tadman
Carried
That Council receive correspondence from Northumberland County - Media Release First conference designed for Northumberland small businesses.
Moved by Councillor Mary Tadman, seconded by Councillor Laura Vink
Carried
That Council receive correspondence from Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, Peterborough District, Public Notice for a Category B Project Evaluation, Class Environmental Assessment.
Moved by Councillor John Martinello, seconded by Councillor Brian Ostrander
Carried
That Council resolve itself into Closed Session September 4, 2018 at 7:59 p.m. pursuant to Ontario Municipal Act, 2001 as amended Section 239 (2(c)(d)(e)).
Moved by Councillor Brian Ostrander, seconded by Councillor John Martinello
Carried
Councillor Martinello left the meeting at 8:40 p.m. That Council rise and report from Closed Session September 4, 2018 at 8:54 p.m. with three motions for open session.
Moved by Councillor Steve Baker, seconded by Mayor Mark Walas
Carried
That Council receive the report dated September 4, 2018 regarding “Compensation adjustments for temporary assumption of extra work – various non-union personnel”, and authorize the CAO to provide compensation adjustment to the following positions; • Director of Finance • Clerk By-law Administrator • Executive/HR Assistant • Manager of Capital Infrastructure • Public Works Operations Supervisor
Moved by Councillor Mary Tadman, seconded by Councillor Laura Vink
Carried
That Council receive the Offer of Purchase/Sale from Prime Terpene Company Ltd. for the purchase of Lot 27, Sharp Road, Brighton, Industrial Park; And further, acknowledge receipt of the comments of the Police Services Board (if available) in regards to this proposal; And further, authorize the Mayor and Clerk to accept and execute the real estate transaction for $35,000 with an October 26, 2018 closing date.
Moved by Councillor Steve Baker, seconded by Councillor Brian Ostrander
Carried
That Council receive the CAO report dated September 4, 2018 regarding "Status Update - Municipality of Brighton vs MOECC".
Moved by Deputy Mayor Roger McMurray, seconded by Mayor Mark Walas
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 meeting held on September 4, 2018.
Moved by Councillor Brian Ostrander, seconded by Councillor Steve Baker
Carried
That the Council meeting held on September 4, 2018 be adjourned at 8:58 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Steve Baker, seconded by Councillor Brian Ostrander
Carried

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