Council Meeting

That Council approve the April 17, 2023 Council agenda as presented.

That Council adopt the April 3, 2023 Council meeting minutes as presented.

That Council adopt the April 9, 2023 Special Council meeting minutes as presented.

That Council adopt the April 11, 2023 Council Planning meeting minutes as presented.

That Council receive presentation from Northumberland County Jennifer Moore, CAO and Glenn Dees, Director of Finance regarding the 2023 County Budget and the State of the County.

That Council receive presentation from Terri Lynn Simpson and Tamara Perron regarding the Smithfield Public School Playground project.

That Council receive the staff report regarding the Economic Development Advisory Committee Terms of Reference, a Health Services Advisory Committee and an Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee for information; and That Council support the suggested change the the Terms of Reference for the Economic Development Advisory Committee; and That Council support the proposed Health Services Advisory Committee replacing and the Physician Recruitment and Retention Advisory Committee, therefore disbanding the Physician Recruitment and Retention Advisory Committee; and That Council establish the Health Services Advisory Committee and the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee and adopt the proposed Terms of Reference for each, as presented; and further That Council direct staff to proceed with advertising for community members to be appointed to both the Health Services Advisory Committee and the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee.

That Council receive request from the Smithfield P.S. Playground Committee for $85,000 for the installation of 2 play structures; and further, That the matter be

That Council gives a bylaw its first, second and third reading and finally passes on this date: being a By-law to appoint Various Boards and Committees of Council for the Term 2023-2026.

That Council gives a bylaw 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 2023 and to further provide for penalty and interest in default of payment thereof.

That Council receive the September 12, 2022 Heritage Advisory Committee meeting Minutes as presented.

That Council receive the March 14, 2023 meeting Minutes of the Community Events Advisory Committee as presented.

That Council receive the Brighton Public Library Board meeting minutes November 23, 2023 as presented.

That Council support City of Owen Sound request for support for Municipality of Chatham-Kent's resolution regarding Reducing Municipal Insurance Costs.

That Council support request from Operation Smile Canada to proclaim June 18th, 2023 as the Longest Day of Smiles; Whereas Operation Smile Canada is a global medical charity providing free, life-changing surgeries and medical care to children born with cleft conditions around the world; And Whereas, Every 3 minutes, a child is born with a cleft condition, and lack of access to safe, effective surgery means that easily treatable conditions like cleft lip and cleft palate can become fatal; And Whereas, Operation Smile Canada believes every child born with a cleft condition deserves exceptional surgical care; And Whereas, The Longest Day of SMILES® will unite Canadians from coast to coast to coast as they raise awareness and funds; And Whereas, On June 18th, 2023, the citizens of Brighton are encouraged to learn more about how to support this worthy cause by visiting www.longestdayofsmiles.ca; And Whereas, Our community can help celebrate the Longest Day of SMILES® by posting #longestdayofsmiles on social media; Therefore, Council of the Municipality of Brighton do hereby proclaim June 18th, 2023 as “Longest Day of SMILES® in Brighton and commend its thoughtful observance to all citizens of our municipality.

That Council support request from the Township of Mulmur, regarding Bill 5 - Stopping Harassments and Abuse of Local Leaders Act, 2022

That Council receive updates from Northumberland County for April 3 - 14, 2023.

That Council resolve itself into Closed Session April 17, 2023 at 8:25 p.m., pursuant to the Ontario Municipal Act, R.S.O. 2001, as amended, Subsection 239 (2) (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual; and (k) a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations

That Council rise and report from Closed Session April 17, 2023 at 8:38 p.m.

That Council adopt the April 3rd and 6th, 2023 Closed Session meeting minutes as presented.

That Council direct staff from Closed Session April 17, 2023 to prepare a bylaw for the execution of an agreement between Dr. Bushra Chaudry and the Municipality of Brighton for May 1st, 2023 Council meeting.

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 April 17, 2023.

That the April 17, 2023 Council meeting adjourn at 8:41 p.m.