Council Meeting

That Council approve the May 3, 2021 Council meeting agenda as presented. For Against Abstained COI Absent Mayor Brian Ostrander x Councillor Ron Anderson (Seconded By) x Councillor Mark Bateman x Councillor Doug LeBlanc x Councillor Emily Rowley x Councillor Mary Tadman x Deputy Mayor Laura Vink (Moved By) x 7 0 0 0 0

That Council adopt the April 19, 2021 Council meeting minutes as presented. For Against Abstained COI Absent Mayor Brian Ostrander x Councillor Ron Anderson x Councillor Mark Bateman x Councillor Doug LeBlanc x Councillor Emily Rowley (Seconded By) x Councillor Mary Tadman (Moved By) x Deputy Mayor Laura Vink x 7 0 0 0 0

That Council adopt the April 26, 2021 Special Council meeting minutes as presented. For Against Abstained COI Absent Mayor Brian Ostrander x Councillor Ron Anderson (Seconded By) x Councillor Mark Bateman (Moved By) x Councillor Doug LeBlanc x Councillor Emily Rowley x Councillor Mary Tadman x Deputy Mayor Laura Vink x 7 0 0 0 0

That Council receive presentation from Sarah Tanner, Northumberland County, Community Safety and Well Being Plan update. For Against Abstained COI Absent Mayor Brian Ostrander x Councillor Ron Anderson x Councillor Mark Bateman (Seconded By) x Councillor Doug LeBlanc x Councillor Emily Rowley (Moved By) x Councillor Mary Tadman x Deputy Mayor Laura Vink x 7 0 0 0 0

That Council supports the request for promotional advertising from Courageous Companions for a business card sized ad in the amount of $295.00, plus taxes; For Against Abstained COI Absent Mayor Brian Ostrander x Councillor Ron Anderson x Councillor Mark Bateman x Councillor Doug LeBlanc (Moved By) x Councillor Emily Rowley (Seconded By) x Councillor Mary Tadman x Deputy Mayor Laura Vink x 7 0 0 0 0

That Council Receives the Covid-19 Expenses in 2020 Report as information. For Against Abstained COI Absent Mayor Brian Ostrander x Councillor Ron Anderson x Councillor Mark Bateman x Councillor Doug LeBlanc x Councillor Emily Rowley (Seconded By) x Councillor Mary Tadman x Deputy Mayor Laura Vink (Moved By) x 7 0 0 0 0

That Council approves the 2020 Reserve Balances Report; And, That Council receives the 2020 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; And that Council authorizes staff to establish the Covid Reserve; And that Council authorizes staff to eliminate the Water Reserve, the Winterfest Reserve and the Dog Park Reserve.

That Council receives the report dated May 3rd, 2021, being a Sign Variance to permit the use of an off-lot sign; and further, That the Council grants approval for the Sign Variance as requested by Coles Timber Mart, 47 Ontario Street, to permit an off-lot sign to advertise the location of the business, with the exemption of the current size, reduce to be within accordance of the bylaw. For Against Abstained COI Absent Mayor Brian Ostrander x Councillor Mark Bateman x Councillor Doug LeBlanc (Seconded By) x Councillor Mary Tadman x Deputy Mayor Laura Vink (Moved By) x Councillor Ron Anderson x Councillor Emily Rowley x 5 2 0 0 0

That Council receives the staff report on the condition of the membrane roofs and replacement costs at the King Edward Park Community Centre and Arena as information. For Against Abstained COI Absent Mayor Brian Ostrander x Councillor Ron Anderson x Councillor Mark Bateman (Moved By) x Councillor Doug LeBlanc (Seconded By) x Councillor Emily Rowley x Councillor Mary Tadman x Deputy Mayor Laura Vink x 7 0 0 0 0

That Council receive the Council Follow Up List for information.

Whereas the Municipality of Brighton is rapidly growing and there has been a need demonstrated now and in the future for services for the Halliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge (HKPR) Health Unit or Hub directly located in the Municipality of Brighton; And whereas the nearest Office for in person service (Well water testing, community health etc.) in Northumberland County now is Port Hope to the West; And whereas the Health Unit Office (HKPR) moved out of Brighton in June 2016; And whereas it is Council's desire to have the Municipality of Brighton partner with the Provincial Government and the HKPR to again establish a Health Unit office or Hub in Brighton. Now be it resolved that the Mayor and CAO be authorized to set up a meeting with the Chair of board of directors of the HKPR to see if it’s feasible to re-establish their services in Brighton and research the possibilities of space for a return to the Municipality. This motion ties into Strategic Planning initiative: Promote wellness in the community: Develop medical space (to accommodate doctors AND other medical Services. For Against Abstained COI Absent Mayor Brian Ostrander x Councillor Ron Anderson (Moved By) x Councillor Mark Bateman x Councillor Doug LeBlanc x Councillor Emily Rowley x Councillor Mary Tadman x Deputy Mayor Laura Vink (Seconded By) x 7 0 0 0 0

Whereas the citizens of the Municipality of Brighton are looking for an opportunity to rid used but usable household items rather than through Yard Sales and needless trips to our landfill; And Whereas other communities at this time are holding or considering “Curbside Giveaway Day” a popular environmental “Green” initiative (that has become quite popular around the Province); And Whereas the “Giveaway Day is meant to normalize the reuse and donation of unwanted but usable items and keep them form ending up in landfills while promoting the “sharing of economy”; And Whereas any items that are not picked up that day will have to be brought back in; Now therefore be it resolved that the Municipality of Brighton Council approve and authorize staff to determine the best date this year 2021 for an annual initiative and to set out the rules for residents taking part. For Against Abstained COI Absent Councillor Ron Anderson (Moved By) x Deputy Mayor Laura Vink (Seconded By) x Mayor Brian Ostrander x Councillor Mark Bateman x Councillor Doug LeBlanc x Councillor Emily Rowley x Councillor Mary Tadman x 6 1 0 0 0

That Council defer the motion until information has been received from Municipal Solicitor, the Integrity Commissioner and the Ombudsman's Office. For Against Abstained COI Absent Mayor Brian Ostrander x Councillor Ron Anderson x Councillor Mark Bateman x Councillor Doug LeBlanc (Moved By) x Councillor Emily Rowley x Councillor Mary Tadman x Deputy Mayor Laura Vink (Seconded By) x 7 0 0 0 0

That Council gives a by-law its first, second and third reading and finally passes on this date: Being a By-law to provide for the adoption of tax rates for 2021 and to further provide for penalty and interest in default of payment thereof For Against Abstained COI Absent Mayor Brian Ostrander x Councillor Ron Anderson x Councillor Mark Bateman x Councillor Emily Rowley x Councillor Mary Tadman x Deputy Mayor Laura Vink (Seconded By) x Councillor Doug LeBlanc (Moved By) x 6 1 0 0 0

Be it resolved that Staff recommendations with respect to Consent Agenda 14.1 and 14.2 be adopted as printed. For Against Abstained COI Absent Mayor Brian Ostrander x Councillor Ron Anderson x Councillor Mark Bateman x Councillor Doug LeBlanc x Councillor Emily Rowley (Moved By) x Councillor Mary Tadman x Deputy Mayor Laura Vink (Seconded By) x 7 0 0 0 0

That Council receive the Brighton Police Services Board November 27, 2020 meeting minutes as presented. For Against Abstained COI Absent Mayor Brian Ostrander x Councillor Ron Anderson x Councillor Mark Bateman x Councillor Doug LeBlanc x Councillor Emily Rowley (Moved By) x Councillor Mary Tadman x Deputy Mayor Laura Vink (Seconded By) x 7 0 0 0 0

That Council receive or support request from Sherry Hamilton, on behalf of the Brian Todd Memorial Community Fund, for the installation of the Banners for Downtown Brighton bearing Local Student artwork on poles in the downtown core. For Against Abstained COI Absent Mayor Brian Ostrander x Councillor Ron Anderson (Moved By) x Councillor Mark Bateman (Seconded By) x Councillor Doug LeBlanc x Councillor Emily Rowley x Councillor Mary Tadman x Deputy Mayor Laura Vink x 7 0 0 0 0

That Council support Glenn Irving, First Vice President, Royal Canadian Legion Brighton request for Council to reassess the increase of Lottery Licensing Fee structure. For Against Abstained COI Absent Mayor Brian Ostrander x Councillor Ron Anderson x Councillor Mark Bateman x Councillor Doug LeBlanc x Councillor Emily Rowley (Moved By) x Councillor Mary Tadman (Seconded By) x Deputy Mayor Laura Vink x 7 0 0 0 0

That Council resolve itself into Closed Session May 3, 2021 at 9:03 p.m., pursuant to the Ontario Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, Subsection 239 (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal employees or local board employees; Compensation Review; and (k) a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations

That the May 3, 2021 Council meeting be extended to its natural conclusion at 9:29 p.m. For Against Abstained COI Absent Mayor Brian Ostrander x Councillor Ron Anderson x Councillor Mark Bateman x Councillor Doug LeBlanc x Councillor Emily Rowley (Moved By) x Councillor Mary Tadman x Deputy Mayor Laura Vink (Seconded By) x 7 0 0 0 0

That Council rise and report from Closed Session May 3, 2021 at 9:40 p.m. For Against Abstained COI Absent Mayor Brian Ostrander x Councillor Ron Anderson x Councillor Mark Bateman x Councillor Doug LeBlanc (Moved By) x Councillor Emily Rowley (Seconded By) x Councillor Mary Tadman x Deputy Mayor Laura Vink x 7 0 0 0 0

That Council adopt the Closed Session meeting minutes for April 6th and 26th, 2021 as presented or amended; and further, That Staff add the Integrity Commissioner’s Periodic Report to the May 17th Council Meeting agenda as public document for adoption. For Against Abstained COI Absent Mayor Brian Ostrander x Councillor Ron Anderson (Seconded By) x Councillor Mark Bateman x Councillor Doug LeBlanc x Councillor Emily Rowley x Councillor Mary Tadman x Deputy Mayor Laura Vink (Moved By) x 7 0 0 0 0

That the Municipality of Brighton Council endorses the OPP detachment board (PSB) composition as presented. For Against Abstained COI Absent Mayor Brian Ostrander x Councillor Ron Anderson x Councillor Mark Bateman x Councillor Doug LeBlanc (Seconded By) x Councillor Emily Rowley (Moved By) x Councillor Mary Tadman x Deputy Mayor Laura Vink x 7 0 0 0 0

That Council gives a bylaw its first, second and third reading and finally passes on this date: being a bylaw to confirm the proceedings of the Corporation of the Municipality of Brighton Council meeting held on May 3, 2021. For Against Abstained COI Absent Mayor Brian Ostrander x Councillor Ron Anderson (Moved By) x Councillor Mark Bateman x Councillor Doug LeBlanc (Seconded By) x Councillor Emily Rowley x Councillor Mary Tadman x Deputy Mayor Laura Vink x 7 0 0 0 0