Council Meeting

That Council approve the March 25, 2024 Council agenda as presented.

That Council adopt the following Special Council meeting minutes for the purpose of CAO Recruitment as presented:  November 27, 2023  December 4 and 5, 2024  January 19, 2024

That Council adopt the March 4, 2024 Council meeting minutes as presented.

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

That Council move into Public Meeting March 25, 2024 at 6:36 p.m. for public consultation of the 2024 Budget as per the Municipal Notice Bylaw, and for the Water/Wastewater Rate Study as per the Ontario Municipal Act Section 400.

That Council receive comments from the public regarding the 2024 Municipal Budget, there were no comments.

That Council receive comments from the public regarding the Water/Wastewater Rate Study, there were no comments.

That Council move out of Public Meeting portion of the agenda March 25, 2024 at 7:05 p.m.

That Council receive delegation from Jimmy McLean, GFHT Community Engagement Liaison, Gift from the Heart, update on number of Brighton residents using services provided at GFTH Outreach dental clinic and to on the GFTH Amazing race.

That Council receive delegation from Doug McRae, regarding the negative impact of Mute Swan on our ecosystem.

That Council receives the 2023 Accessible Vision and Goals Update for information purposes.

That Council receive staff report “Logo/Branding Pubic Consultation” for information; Whereas the rebranding of Brighton was initiated without a comprehensive costing assessment; And Whereas it is the responsibility of elected officials to ensure responsible fiscal management of public funds; And Whereas, proceeding with the rebranding project without a clear understanding of the associated costs poses significant financial risks to the municipality; And further that the rebranding of Brighton stop until a full costing assessment is conducted with an implementation timeline, and that any future rebranding only be presented when council requests it.

That Council award the Reconstruction of Marina Drive contract to Dekeyser Excavating Ltd. in the amount of $1,324,284.62 inclusive of the expensed portion of HST and a 15% contingency.

That Council award Tender PW 2024-01 for the procurement of a fleet of four (4), 2023-2024 model year trucks to Blue Mountain Chrysler in the amount of $308,627.00 inclusive of the expensed portion of HST (Net of HST Rebate).

That Council receives the 2023 Council and Committee Remuneration Report as information.

Whereas, Mute Swans (Cygnus olor) are an introduced species in North America, originally brought from Europe in the late 19th century; And Whereas, Mute Swans have established large populations in various regions of Canada, including the Brighton area and Presqu'ile Bay; And Whereas, Mute Swans can have significant negative impacts on ecosystems, displacing native waterfowl, consuming aquatic vegetation, and contributing to water quality issues; And Whereas, The current protected status of Mute Swans under the Migratory Birds Convention Act (MBCA) limits management options available to address these negative impacts; And Whereas, Local communities, such as Brighton, are bearing the brunt of the negative consequences of Mute Swan populations; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That Brighton Council urges the Minister of Environment and Climate Change Canada to consider removing Mute Swans from the list of protected species, allowing for controlled population management in areas where they are causing significant ecological and economic harm, particularly in and around Presqu'ile Bay; And Further That Council directs staff to petition the Canadian Heraldic Authority to change Brighton's Coat of Arms from the invasive Mute Swans to a species native to Brighton; And Further That this resolution be forwarded to the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change Canada, and Phil Lawrence, Member of Parliament for Northumberland-Peterborough South.

That Council gives a bylaw its first, second and third reading and finally passes on this date: Being a by-law authorize the Mayor and the Clerk to execute an agreement between the Corporation of the Municipality of Brighton and Dekeyser Excavating Ltd. for Capital Project PW 2024-02 Reconstruction of Marina Drive.

That Council support the recommendation from the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting of March 8, 2024; and That Council direct staff to add a budget line item to the Accessibility Advisory Committee budget for "Committee Member Transportation" of $300.00 for committee members to be reimbursed their costs for use of public transportation to attend committee meetings.

That Council receive the January 12, 2024 Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting Minutes as presented.

That Council receive the November 28, 2023 Environmental Sustainability Advisory Committee meeting Minutes as presented.

That Council receive the Minutes of the Applefest Steering Committee meeting Minutes of February 21, 2024, as presented.

That Council receive the January 15, 2024 Heritage Advisory Committee meeting Minutes as presented.

That Council receive the March 4, 2024 meeting notes of the Northumberland Inter-Municipal Task Force on Housing and Homelessness as information.

That Council receive the Lower Trent Conservation Authority Board meeting minutes February 8, 2024 as presented, and correspondence Provincial Changes Affecting Conservation Authority Permits.

That Council of the Municipality of Brighton do hereby proclaim April 2nd as “World Autism Day; Whereas, World Autism Day will be recognized on April 2, 2024, in Canada thanks to Senator Jim Munson’s Bill S-206, An Act Respecting World Autism Awareness Day; And Whereas, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) affects more than 135,000 Ontarians. Autism Spectrum Disorder is a neurodevelopmental disorder affecting 1 in every 66 Canadian children, as well as their friends, family, and community; and approximately 1 - 2% of the Canadian population is on the autism spectrum; And Whereas, ASD is a spectrum disorder, which means it not only manifests itself differently in every individual in whom it appears, but its characteristics will change over the life of each person as well. A child on the autism spectrum will become an adult on the autism spectrum; And Whereas, Autism Ontario is the leading source of information and referral on autism and one of the largest collective voices representing the autism community. Since 1973, Autism Ontario has been providing support, information, and opportunities for thousands of families and individuals across the province; And Whereas, Autism Ontario is dedicated to increasing public awareness about autism and the day-to-day issues faced by individuals with autism, their families, and the professionals with whom they interact. The association and its Regions share common goals of providing information and education, supporting research, and advocating

That Council receive the March 4 - 15, 2024 Northumberland County Updates as information.

That Council received for information the Relay running adventure May 18, 2024 to raise funds to support the Jack-org Foundation.

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 March 25, 2024.

That the March 25, 2024 Council meeting adjourn at 8:15 p.m.