Council Meeting

That Council approve the April 22, 2025 Council agenda as presented.

That Council elect Councillor Rowley to Chair the meeting for agenda item 17.3.

That Council resolve into Closed Session April 22, 2025 at 5:03 p.m., pursuant to the Ontario Municipal Act, R.S.O. 2001, as amended, Subsection 239 (2) (c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local boards, Negotiation Purchase of Sale Agreement, Sharp Road Industrial Park.

That Council rise and report from Closed Session April 22, 2025 at 5:37 p.m.

That Council approve the confidential directions provided to staff in Closed Session April 17, 2025.

That Council adopt the April 7, 2025 Special Council meeting minutes as presented.

That Council adopt the April 7, 2025 Council meeting minutes as presented.

That Council adopt the April 14, 2025 Council Planning meeting minutes as presented.

That Council receive citizens comments submitted at the April 22, 2025 Council meeting.

That Council receive the Staff Report outlining the current status of the Brighton Tennis Club and Brighton Pickleball Club draft agreements.

That Council approve the proposed Pride Flag Raising Event scheduled for June 2, 2025 at 10:00 am in front of the Municipal Centre; and That Council approve the proposed alternative of installation of Pride Flags in the hanging flower baskets along Main Street during the month of June.

That Council receive the CAO Ongoing Report and Capital Projects Update as information.

That Council gives a bylaw its first, second and third reading and finally passes on this date: being a by-law to Authorize the Use of Internet Voting as the Alternative Method of Voting for the 2026 Municipal Elections in the Municipality of Brighton

That Council gives a bylaw its first, second and third reading and finally passes on this date: Being a By-law to amend and update By-law No. 099-2020, a By-law for Prescribing Standards for the Maintenance and Occupancy of all Property within the Municipality of Brighton and to Repeal By-law No. 082-2002.

That Council support request from Lorraine Pyle, Stroke Support Coordinator, to proclaim the month of June as "Stroke and Aphasia Month".

That Council support request from Stephen Murdoch, Enterprise Canada to light the Memorial Park stage in blue on May 1st, in celebration of Doctor's Day.

That Council receive request from Trinity St. Andrew's United Church to waive Variance fee of $75.00 for the installation of Electronic Sign.

That Council received correspondence from Trinity St. Andrew's Church regarding the 2025 Pride Walk and Service.

That Council receive the Northumberland County Updates April 14-25, 2025.

That Council receive correspondence from the Honourable Rob Flack, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing - Strong Mayor Powers Announcement, extension of strong mayors powers, and Resolutions and Letters of opposition:  Town of Saugeen Shores - Mayor, Luke Charbonneau, letter of opposition  Town of Tillsonburg - resolution of opposition  Town of Amherstburg - resolution of opposition  Township of Rideau Lakes - resolution of opposition

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 22, 2025.

That the April 22, 2025 Council meeting adjourn at 7:25 p.m.