Council Meeting

That Council approve the October 2, 2023 Council agenda as presented.

That Council adopt the September 18, 2024 Council meeting minutes as presented.

That Council received presentation from Melanie Cressman, Executive Director, The Children's Foundation raising awareness of the important role that individuals and the communities play in supporting vulnerable children, youth, and families through the provincially recognized Dress Purple Day campaign.

That Council receive presentation from Brighton Public Library, Rick Hill, Board Chair and Heather Ratz, CEO.

That Council receive citizens comments submitted at the October 2, 2023 Council meeting.

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 Chief Building Official for the Enforcement of the Building Code Act, 1992 and its Regulations.

That Council receive the Lower Trent Conservation Authority Board of Directors July 13, 2023 meeting minutes as presented.

That Council support or receive proclamation request to proclaim October 8-14, 2023 as "Fire Prevention Week"; Whereas, Municipality of Brighton is committed to ensuring the safety and security of all those living in and visiting Brighton; and Whereas, fire is a serious public safety concern both locally and nationally, and homes are the locations where people are at greatest risk from fire; and Whereas, smoke alarms detect smoke well before you can, alerting you to danger in the event of fire in which you may have just seconds to escape safely; and Whereas, working smoke alarms save lives by providing early warning of fire so you and your family can safely escape; and Whereas, unattended cooking is the leading cause of residential fires; and Whereas, Brighton residents should be sure everyone in the home understands the sounds of the alarms and knows how to respond; and Whereas, Brighton residents who have planned and practiced a home fire escape plan are more prepared and will therefore be more likely to survive a fire; and Whereas, Brighton residents will make sure their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms meet the needs of all their family members, including those with sensory or physical disabilities; and Whereas, Brighton first responders are dedicated to reducing the occurrence of home fires and home fire injuries through prevention and public fire safety education; and Whereas, Brighton residents are responsive to public education measures and are able to take personal s

That Council support or receive request from Children's Foundation and Highland Shore's Children's Aid to proclaim the month of October as "Dress Purple Day".

That Council receive the updates from Northumberland County for September 18-29, 2023 as information.

That Council resolve into Closed Session October 2, 2023 at 8:27 p.m., pursuant to the Ontario Municipal Act, R.S.O. 2001, as amended, Subsection 239(2)(b), personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; Appointment of Committee Member to Accessibility Advisory Committee.

That Council rise and report from Closed Session October 2, 2023 at 8:40 p.m.;  Item 1 - Approval of Closed Session Minutes of Sept 18, 2023 - A procedural motion to approve the minutes was voted on in closed session. Therefore remains nothing to be done in public session.  Item 2 - Personal matters about an identifiable individual, appointment of committee member for the Accessibility Advisory Committee - motion to approve to follow.

That the confidential appointment of a committee member to the Accessibility Advisory Committee be approved.

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 October 2, 2023.

That the October 2, 2023 Council meeting adjourn at 8:42 p.m.