Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (27 motions)
27 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That Council approve the September 16, 2024 Council agenda as presented.
Moved by Councillor Byron Faretis, seconded by Deputy Mayor Ron Anderson
Carried
That Council adopt the September 3, 2024 Council meeting minutes as presented.
Moved by Councillor Emily Rowley, seconded by Councillor Jeff Wheeldon
Carried
That Council adopt the September 6, 2024 Special Council meeting minutes as presented.
Moved by Councillor Byron Faretis, seconded by Deputy Mayor Ron Anderson
Carried
That Council adopt the September 19, 2024 Council Planning meeting minutes as presented.
Moved by Councillor Jeff Wheeldon, seconded by Councillor Bobbi Wright
Carried
That Council receive this report on options for the use of the British Phone Booth that is being donated to the Municipality of Brighton for information.
Moved by Councillor Byron Faretis, seconded by Deputy Mayor Ron Anderson
Carried
That Council receive the September 2024 Information Technology Workplan Report as information
Moved by Councillor Bobbi Wright, seconded by Councillor Jeff Wheeldon
Carried
That Council receive the Arena Ice Installation Report for information purposes.
Moved by Councillor Jeff Wheeldon, seconded by Councillor Bobbi Wright
Carried
That Council approve the recommendation for staff to relocate the Tiny Tree Forest from Harbour St and County Rd 64 to Butler Creek Trail-Stallwood Link.
Moved by Councillor Emily Rowley, seconded by Councillor Jeff Wheeldon
Carried
That Council approve $13,261.12 in addition to the $95,000.00 allocated in the 2024 budget, to acquire the proposed ice resurfacer, at a total cost $108,261.12 which includes a $10,000 trade in on the 2014 ice resurfacer.
Moved by Councillor Bobbi Wright, seconded by Councillor Jeff Wheeldon
Carried
That Council approve the By-law authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute an Agreement between The Corporation of the Municipality of Brighton and The Brighton and District Curling Club.
Moved by Councillor Jeff Wheeldon, seconded by Councillor Emily Rowley
Carried
That Council receive the report on social services available in the Municipality of Brighton and direct staff to continue to engage with County of Northumberland staff on any initiatives where a partnership could exist to address homelessness in the municipality.
Moved by Councillor Emily Rowley, seconded by Councillor Jeff Wheeldon
Carried
That Council authorize execution of the by-law to approve the new Memorandum of Understanding between the YMCA Northumberland and the Municipality of Brighton and renew the Lease Agreement with the YMCA Northumberland for the space located at 170 Main Street, Brighton, Ontario; and That Council direct staff to bring back a Terms of Reference for establishing an Advisory Committee to begin planning for the future multi-use recreational facility for the Municipality of Brighton. For Against Abstained COI Absent Mayor Brian Ostrander x Deputy Mayor Ron Anderson x Councillor Jeff Wheeldon (Moved By) x Councillor Bobbi Wright (Seconded By) x Councillor Byron Faretis x Councillor Emily Rowley x Councillor Anne Butwell x 4 2 0 0 1
Moved by Councillor Jeff Wheeldon, seconded by Councillor Bobbi Wright
Carried
That Council receive the CAO Ongoing Report and Capital Projects Update as information.
Moved by Councillor Jeff Wheeldon, seconded by Councillor Bobbi Wright
Carried
That Council gives a bylaw its first, second and third reading and finally passes on this date: Being a By-law to execute an agreement between the Corporation of the Municipality of Brighton and the Brighton and District Curling Club
Moved by Councillor Bobbi Wright, seconded by Councillor Jeff Wheeldon
Carried
That Council gives a bylaw its first, second and third reading and finally passes on this date: Being a By-law to authorize the Mayor and the Clerk to execute an Agreement between the Corporation of the Municipality of Brighton and YMCA Northumberland regarding a eight-year lease at 170 Main Street, Brighton, Ontario and a Memorandum of Understanding for Programs and Services. For Against Abstained COI Absent Mayor Brian Ostrander x Deputy Mayor Ron Anderson x Councillor Jeff Wheeldon (Moved By) x Councillor Bobbi Wright (Seconded By) x Councillor Byron Faretis x Councillor Emily Rowley x Councillor Anne Butwell x 4 2 0 0 1
Moved by Councillor Jeff Wheeldon, seconded by Councillor Bobbi Wright
Carried
That the Council receive the Community Events and Civic Awards Steering Committee meeting Minutes of July 9, 202.
Moved by Councillor Emily Rowley, seconded by Councillor Jeff Wheeldon
Carried
That Council received the Applefest Advisory Committee meeting Minutes of July 23, 2024.
Moved by Councillor Byron Faretis, seconded by Deputy Mayor Ron Anderson
Carried
That Council receive the Heritage Advisory Committee meeting Minutes of July 8, 2024 as presented.
Moved by Councillor Byron Faretis, seconded by Deputy Mayor Ron Anderson
Carried
That Council direct staff to investigate a grant-in-aid type program to provide heritage property owners 50% of costs for enhancements made to heritage aspects detailed in its designation by-law vs a tax break program for heritage property owners, or inclusion in CIP Program, and report back to Council with recommendations.
Moved by Councillor Byron Faretis, seconded by Councillor Emily Rowley
Carried
That Council receive the Northumberland County OPP Reports for May/June/July 2024 as information.
Moved by Councillor Jeff Wheeldon, seconded by Councillor Emily Rowley
Carried
That Council refer correspondence email from Kathy Thomas regarding speeding on Raglan Street to staff for the Transportation Master Plan Study.
Moved by Councillor Bobbi Wright, seconded by Councillor Jeff Wheeldon
Carried
That Council support the resolution from the Municipality of Trent Hills regarding Request for Safety Improvement at Intersection of County Road 29 & 30.
Moved by Councillor Byron Faretis, seconded by Deputy Mayor Ron Anderson
Carried
That Council resolve into Closed Session September 16, 2024 at 7:13 p.m., pursuant 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; Activity Club matters.
Moved by Councillor Bobbi Wright, seconded by Councillor Jeff Wheeldon
Carried
That Council rise and report from Closed Session September 16, 2024 at 7:43 p.m.; Item 1 – Approval of the Closed Session meeting minutes for September 9th, 2024 A procedural motion to adopt the minutes was voted on in closed session, therefore there remains nothing to be done in public session. Item 2 - personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; Activity Club matters
Moved by Councillor Jeff Wheeldon, seconded by Councillor Emily Rowley
Carried
That Council approve the confidential directions given to staff in Closed Session September 16, 2024.
Moved by Councillor Byron Faretis, seconded by Deputy Mayor Ron Anderson
Carried
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 September 16, 2024.
Moved by Councillor Emily Rowley, seconded by Councillor Jeff Wheeldon
Carried
That the September 16, 2024 meeting of Council be adjourned at 7:46 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Byron Faretis, seconded by Deputy Mayor Ron Anderson