Council Meeting

That Council amend the July 18, 2022 Council meeting to add correspondence from Kathleen Thomas regarding construction traffic at Raglan Street East to Section 15.4.

That Council approve the July 18, 2022 Council agenda as amended.

That Council adopts the June 20, 2022 Council meeting minutes as presented.

That Staff recommend to Mayor and Council: 1. That the Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) Implementation Plan, detailed in the bylaw attached concerning the implementation of the Municipal Accommodation Tax be approved; and, 2. That a Municipal Accommodation Tax Fee, being five percent (5%) of the MAT payable, be approved (as per the 2023 fees and charges bylaw); and, 3. That the Bay of Quinte Regional Marketing Board be the Municipality's eligible tourism entity through a services agreement for the purposes of the MAT and the Director of Finance be delegated the authority to execute the agreement; and,

That Council gives a bylaw its first, second and third reading and finally passes on this date: Being a By-law to appoint an Interim Deputy Clerk for 18 months for the Corporation of the Municipality of Brighton.

That Council gives a bylaw its first, second and third reading and finally passes on this date: Being a By-law to appoint a Deputy Treasurer for the Corporation of the Municipality of Brighton.

That Council gives a bylaw its first, second and third reading and finally passes on this date: A By-Law to Appoint Members to the Joint Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee for the Corporation of The Municipality of Brighton and Northumberland County Partner Municipalities.

That Council receive the May 18, 2022 Applefest Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes as presented.

That Council receive the May 10, 2022 Community Events Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes as presented.

That Council receive the request to contribute to the cost of the 2023 BDA Calendars in the amount of $706.00 plus tax.

That Council receive the May 24, 2022 Brighton Digital Archives Meeting Minutes as presented.

That Council receive the DBIA May 12, 2022 AGM meeting minutes as presented.

That Council receive the Brighton Public Library Board May 25, 2022 meeting minutes as presented.

That Council receive or support resolution from the CCA to transfer $17,000 from the Solar Reserve to purchase and install a digital sign at the Codrington Community Centre; and further, That Council direct the Director of Parks and Recreation to prepare an RFP for the purchase and installation of the electronic sign for the CCA.

Whereas Rail Safety Week is to be held across Canada from September 19 to 25, 2022; 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; 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; Whereas CN has requested Council to adopt this resolution in support of its ongoing efforts to raise awareness, save lives and prevent injuries in communities, including our municipality; It is hereby resolved that Council support the national Rail Safety Week being held from September 19 - 25, 2022.

That Council receive or approve the application for Road Use for Special Events for the Friends of Life Bike Rally for August 8, 2022.

That Council receive correspondence from Kathleen Thomas regarding Construction Traffic on Raglan Street East.

That Council receive the Northumberland County Updates for June 20 - July 1, 2022 and July 4 - July 15, 2022.

That Council resolve into Closed Session July 18, 2022 at 7:49 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: Organizational Review; Medical Lease Agreement; Court Lease Extension; Medical Services Funding and Lease Agreement; CAO performance review.

That Council rise and report for Closed Session July 18, 2022 at 8:26 p.m.

That Council adopt the Closed Session meeting minutes May 16, 2022 as presented.

That Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a five (5) year lease extension with the Ministry of Infrastructure for Provincial Court Services.

That Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Medical Services Funding Agreement and a Lease Agreement with Hasnain Khan.

That Council authorize the addition of the Damage Prevention Technician position to the organizational Chart.

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 July 18, 2022.

That the July 18, 2022 Council meeting adjourn at 8:30 p.m.