The Brighton Record

Council Meeting

October 21, 2019

Who was there

Present (3): Ron Anderson, Brian Ostrander, Emily Rowley

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

What was decided (19 motions)

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

That Council amend the agenda to add a Motion for a verbal report regarding Remembrance day under section 10.3.
Moved by Councillor Doug LeBlanc, seconded by Councillor Mary Tadman
Carried
That Council approve the October 21, 2019 Council meeting as amended.
Moved by Councillor Mary Tadman, seconded by Councillor Emily Rowley
Carried
That Council approve the October 7, 2019 Council meeting minutes as presented.
Moved by Councillor Mary Tadman, seconded by Councillor Emily Rowley
Carried
That Council approve the October 15, 2019 Planning meeting minutes as presented.
Moved by Councillor Emily Rowley, seconded by Councillor Mary Tadman
Carried
That Council receives delegation from Matt Rozema regarding sidewalk proposal in Smithfield.
Moved by Councillor Emily Rowley, seconded by Councillor Mary Tadman
Carried
That Council receive citizen comments from the October 21, 2019 Council meeting.
Moved by Councillor Ron Anderson, seconded by Councillor Mark Bateman
Carried
That Council receives the 2019 third quarter financial report as information.
Moved by Councillor Ron Anderson, seconded by Councillor Mark Bateman
Carried
That Council receives staff report from the Director of Parks and Recreation regarding Crib Dock Removal RFP #REC-2019-10; and That Council awards RFP#REC 2019-10 to Drew Harrison Haulage of Picton , Ontario for a total before-tax amount of $39,000.00 wi th funding for this project coming from the financial analysis provided in the staff report, including $10,000 from the Recreation Reserve Account.
Moved by Councillor Mark Bateman, seconded by Councillor Ron Anderson
Carried
That Council receive staff report from Director of Public Works regarding Brushing and Tree removal; and That Council direct staff to include $120,000 in the 2020 Operating budget for roadside brushing to maintain the yearly brushing program on it's current 3 year cycle.
Moved by Councillor Mark Bateman, seconded by Councillor Ron Anderson
Carried
That Council approve the construction of a pedestrian sidewalk immediately East of civic address 884 Smith Street on property own ed by Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board in 2020; a nd That Council direct staff to issue and award a tender for Contracted services to perform Winter Sidewalk Maintenance on the Smith Street sidewalk for the 2019/2020 and 2020/2021 winter seasons; a nd That Council approve an additional staff position of Crossing Guard. For Against Abstained COI Absent Mayor Brian Ostrander x Councillor Mark Bateman x Councillor Doug LeBlanc x Councillor Emily Rowley x Councillor Mary Tadman (Seconded By) x Deputy Mayor Laura Vink (Moved By) x Councillor Ron Anderson x 6 0 0 1 0
Moved by Deputy Mayor Laura Vink, seconded by Councillor Mary Tadman
Carried
That Council approve the 2019 Third Quarter Work Plan report as depicted in Schedule 1.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Laura Vink, seconded by Councillor Emily Rowley
Carried
Whereas, the Municipality of Brighton is home to one of the last original Grand Trunk Stations, currently situated on the property known as Memory Junction; And whereas, this property holds rich historical value for the Municipality of Brighton, with the station openi ng in 1857 and closing in 1962; And whereas, there is the hope that the train will once again stop in the Municipality of Brighton; Therefore, be it resolved that Council direct staff to prepare a report as to the cost to purchase, maintain and preserve the Grand Trunk Station (currently known as Memory Junction) for current and/or future use. For Against Abstained COI Absent Mayor Brian Ostrander x Councillor Ron Anderson x Councillor Mark Bateman x Councillor Doug LeBlanc x Councillor Emily Rowley x Councillor Mary Tadman (Moved By) x Deputy Mayor Laura Vink (Seconded By) x 7 0 0 0 0
Moved by Councillor Mary Tadman, seconded by Deputy Mayor Laura Vink
Carried
Whereas, the Municipality of Brighton currently does not have ample Hotel Accommodations; And Whereas, with the growing community and a need to promote economic development, it would be prudent to make an effort to provide accommodations to those visiting, working or passing through the Municipality of Brighton; Therefore, be it resolved tha t Council direct staff to prepare a report providing the cost to have an accommodations study completed, funding options to pay for the study and possible next steps to seeing this option become available to potential investors. This would be completed wit h the intentions to include in the 2020 Budget.
Moved by Councillor Ron Anderson, seconded by Deputy Mayor Laura Vink
Carried
That Council supports the request from Gina Boyd to paint a municipal bench in the downtown core of Brighton in the rainbow colours in acknowledgement and accep tance of the LGBTQ community. Councillor Mary Tadman opposed.
Moved by Mayor Brian Ostrander, seconded by Councillor Mark Bateman
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 Temporary Road Closures for Portions of Various Streets during the Santa Claus Parade in the Municipality of Brighton
Moved by Councillor Emily Rowley, seconded by Councillor Mary Tadman
Carried
That Council gives a by-law its first, second and third reading and finally passes on this date: Being a By-La w to Authorize A Temporary Road Closure for Portions of Various Streets during the Remembrance Day Ceremony in Memorial Park
Moved by Deputy Mayor Laura Vink, seconded by Councillor Mark Bateman
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 A Temporary Road Closure for Portions of Various Streets during the Candlelight Vigil in Memorial Park.
Moved by Councillor Mark Bateman, seconded by Councillor Ron Anderson
Carried
That Council gives a by-law its first, second and third reading and finally passes on this date; being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Corporation of the Municipality of Brighton Council meeting held on October 21, 2019.
Moved by Councillor Ron Anderson, seconded by Councillor Mark Bateman
Carried
That the October 21, 2019 Council meeting adjourn at 7:24 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Ron Anderson, seconded by Councillor Mark Bateman
Carried

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