Council Meeting

That Council approve the February 20, 2024 Council agenda as presented.

That Council adopt the February 5, 2024 Council meeting minutes as presented.

That Council adopt the February 12, 2024 Council Planning meeting minutes as presented.

That Council receive the CAO report dated February 20, 2024 regarding Council Remuneration; and That the Clerk be directed to prepare a By-Law authorizing the Council Remuneration and expenses for the Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Members of Council, effective January 1, 2024; That the Council Annual Remuneration Policy HR 190 be amended accordingly. For Against Abstained COI Absent Mayor Brian Ostrander x Deputy Mayor Ron Anderson (Seconded By) x Councillor Byron Faretis (Moved By) x Councillor Emily Rowley x Councillor Jeff Wheeldon x Councillor Anne Butwell x Councillor Bobbi Wright x 5 2 0 0 0

Whereas current provincial-municipal fiscal arrangements are undermining Ontario’s economic prosperity and quality of life; And Whereas nearly a third of municipal spending in Ontario is for services in areas of provincial responsibility and expenditures are outpacing provincial contributions by nearly $4 billion a year; And Whereas municipal revenues, such as property taxes, do not grow with the economy or inflation; And Whereas unprecedented population and housing growth will require significant investments in municipal infrastructure; And Whereas municipalities are being asked to take on complex health and social challenges – like homelessness, supporting asylum seekers and addressing the mental health and addictions crises; And Whereas inflation, rising interest rates, and provincial policy decisions are sharply constraining municipal fiscal capacity; And Whereas property taxpayers – including people on fixed incomes and small businesses – can’t afford to subsidize income re-distribution programs for those most in need; And Whereas the province can, and should, invest more in the prosperity of communities; And Whereas municipalities and the provincial government have a strong history of collaboration; Therefore, Be It Resolved That the Municipality of Brighton request that Province of Ontario commit to undertaking with the Association of Municipalities of Ontario a comprehensive social and economic prosperity review to promote the stability and sustainability of municipal

That Council receive the November 10, 2023 Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting Minutes as presented.

That Council receive the November 6, 2023 Heritage Advisory Committee meeting Minutes as presented.

That Council receive the Brighton Public Library Board November 29, 2023 meeting minutes as presented.

That Council receive the Lower Trent Conservation Authority Board of Directors December 14, 2023 meeting minutes as presented and the 2024 Budget and Levy.

That Council receive the Town of Cobourg request regarding the establishment of an agreement with the Town of Cobourg and Northumberland County to address the management of 310 Division Street.

That Council support the 2024 TMHF Gala Sponsorship at the level of Bronze Sponsor - $1,500.

That Council receive Northumberland County Updates February 5-16, 2024 as information.

That Council resolve itself into Closed Session February 20, 2024 at 7:50 p.m., pursuant to the Ontario Municipal Act, R.S.O. 2001, as amended Subsection 239 (2):  (e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board, OLT Appeal Update; and  (f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; New Build Legal Matter; and further,  (d) labour and employee negotiations, CAO Recruitment.

That Council rise and report from Closed Session February 20, 2024 at 9:25 p.m.: The following items were considered during the Closed Session and will require motions as necessary: Item 1 – Approval of the Closed Session minutes February 12, 2024 – a procedural motion to approve the minutes was voted on in closed session. Item 2 – Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, OLT Appeal Update Motion to receive update from Solicitor. Item 3 – advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, New Build Legal Matter Motion to receive the privileged communication from Solicitor and the confidential instructions given. Item 4 – Labour Relations or Employee Negotiations – CAO Recruitment Motion to receive confidential instructions/directions to staff.

That the update from the Solicitor regarding the OLT Appeal in Closed Session February 20, 2024 be received.

That the Solicitor's communication be received, and the confidential instructions in Closed Session February 20, 2024 be approved.

That Council approve the confidential instructions in Closed Session February 20, 2024 regarding CAO new contract for successful candidate and CAO current contract extension.

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 February 20, 2024.

That the February 20, 2024 Council meeting adjourn at 9:29 p.m.