Council Meeting

That Council amend the August 16, 2021 Council meeting to allow a discussion concerning the repurposing of the Hilda Montgomery Park under section 11 Unfinished Business.

That Council approve the August 16, 2021, Council agenda as amended.

That Council adopt the July 19, 2021 Council meeting minutes as presented or amended.

That Council adopt the July 21, 2021 Planning meeting minutes as presented or amended.

That Council receive delegation from Cam Culford on behalf of Brighton Peace Club, requesting the use of Memorial Park Amphitheatre Stage for 21 days in September.

That Council receive staff report regarding Memorial Park Event Use; and further, That the Municipality of Brighton Council approves/declines the request from Cameron Culford to hold a Peace Festival commencing Wednesday, September 1st for 21 days from 10am until 4pm each day. at the stage and grounds of Memorial Park located downtown on Main Street.

That Council receives the 2021 Second Quarter Financial Report as information.

That Council support the requests for promotional advertising from Power of a Wish Campaign and Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Message Yearbook for a total cost of $599.37.

That Council receives the Wastewater Pollution Control Plant Improvements Update report as information.

That Council set aside the motion regarding tender award to receive a motion to discuss Telephone Road and Loomis Bridge.

That Council requests the County to attend a meeting to discuss the rehabilitation of Telephone Road and the Loomis Bridge Closure.

That Council receive staff report regarding Telephone Road Rehabilitation contract to Drain Bros. Excavating Ltd.; and further, That Council award the Telephone Road Rehabilitation contract to Drain Bros. Excavating Limited in the amount of $834,289.84 including 15% contingencies as well as expensed portion of HST.

That Council receive staff report regarding Orchard Gate Subdivision Watermain Looping contract to Behan Construction; and further, That Council award the Orchard Gate Subdivision Watermain Looping contract to Behan Construction Limited in the amount of $182,046.38 including 15% contingencies as well as expensed portion of HST.

That Council receive the 2021 Second Quarter Work Plan Report for information as amended.

That Council appoint Councillor Anderson as the Council representative to the Multi-Use Recreation Facility Task Force.

Whereas the Municipality of Brighton is a welcoming and inclusive community made up of people from various creeds, cultures and national identities; And Whereas the Municipality of Brighton celebrates all of our residents, their cultural identities, and organizations with whom they affiliate; Now therefore be it resolved that Council directs staff to identify crosswalks and municipal structures in the Municipality that could be designated for painting in various themes to celebrate various identities and organizations; And further that Council authorizes staff to consult with governing bodies or councils of organizations in advance of any art being placed on crosswalks; And further that Council directs staff to report to Council on identified crosswalks and their themes in advance of altering the crosswalk or applying artwork.

That Council defer the construction of the proposed pickleball courts at Hilda Montgomery Park; and, That Council direct staff to present Council with a report listing all possible locations to be considered for a pickleball court; and, That Council direct staff to present a Public Consultation Plan for Council's Consideration; and further, That Council direct staff to develop a policy for Public Consultation on Community Projects. For Against Abstained COI Absent Mayor Brian Ostrander x Councillor Ron Anderson (Seconded By) x Councillor Mark Bateman (Moved By) x Councillor Emily Rowley x Deputy Mayor Laura Knegt x Councillor Doug LeBlanc x Councillor Mary Tadman x 5 2 0 0 0

That Council support recommendation from Applefest Committee to cancel Applefest 2021 due to the Covid-19 pandemic with the possibility of hosting smaller local community event(s) using the Applefest brand.

That Council receive the Applefest Committee June 23, 2021 meeting minutes as presented.

That Council receive the DBIA meeting minute of June 10, 2021.

That Council receive correspondence from Julie Godfrey, concerning parking issues on Dorman Street and Kingsley Avenue.

Whereas Rail Safety Week is to be held across Canada from September 20 to 26, 2021; and Whereas it is in the public’s interest to raise citizens’ awareness of the dangers of ignoring safety warnings at level crossings and trespassing on rail property to reduce avoidable deaths, injuries and damage caused by incidents involving trains and citizens; and Whereas Operation Lifesaver is a public/private partnership whose aim is to work with the public, rail industry, governments, police services, media and others to raise rail safety awareness; and Whereas CN has requested City Council adopt this resolution in support of its ongoing efforts to raise awareness, save lives and prevent injuries in communities, including our municipality; and It is hereby resolved to support national Rail Safety Week to be held from September 20 to 26, 2021.

That Council receive Northumberland County Updates - August 2-13, 2021.

That Council resolve itself into Closed Session August 16, 2021 at 8:53 p.m., pursuant to the Ontario Municipal Act 2001, as amended, Subsection 239(2): b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; Appointment of Committee Members; and c) proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; Industrial Park Land update; and k) a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations

That Council extend the August 16, 2021 Council meeting to its natural conclusion at 9:27 pm.

That Council rise and report from Closed Session August 16, 2021 at 9:58 p.m.

That Council approve Closed Meeting minutes from both July 16th and 21st, 2021 as presented.

That Council appoint two community members as discussed in Closed Session to the Trails and Cycling Path Advisory Committee.

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 August 16, 2021.

That the August 16, 201 Council meeting adjourn at 10:00 p.m.